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Newspaper Page TextPatronize Salem Dealers Buy from home merchant. Pou can do no better elsewhere, and besides you are assisting in building up Salem, and that is a duty you owe to yourself and to Salem. VOL. XXIL I fw 4Hl fl fW5& (1(1 f? ri BOOST YOUR OWN CITY II 'aA ffvV f AkYY VCS ft ! Jv2ryV ' W . . Don't overlook the opportunity to vv W iil fill 11 In! mMBilFfnf 1 lOTWfffldlr i 'r- ' 1' SALEM. OREGON. TIIIItSIlAV. w Tniu t iot.i Sherman Goes Over the Divide Vice-President Sherman, After Being unconscious for Honrs Died at His Home In Utica N. Y. last Night 4 -H II Ih Life In Brief. 4 Born, October 24, 1855, at Utl- ca, New York. Graduated from Hamilton Col- lege In 1878. Admitted to the New York bar IT in 1880. Married Miss Carrier Babcock : of East Orange, N. J January ' 20, 1881. ! Elected mayor of Utlca In 1884 at the age of 29, youngest In city history. Elected to the Fiftieth Con- greea In 1887 and re-elected to the Fifty-first and Fifty-third and to each .succeeding Congress to the Sixtieth in 190!). Chairman of the New York Stat Republican convention in 1896. 1900, and 1908. Chairman of Republican Na- tlonal Congressional Committee in 1906. Elected Vice-President of the United States November 3, 1908, Renominated for Vlce-Presl- dent by Republican National Convention at Chicago, June 22, 1912. Died October 30, 1912. 4 Utlca, N. Y., Oct 31. After a long Illness, Vice-President Sherman died at his home In this city at 9:42 o'clock last night of uraemlc poison, caused 1y Brlght's disease. He had been sinking since early morning, and it was realized that ioath was a question of only a few liours. There was a slight relief shortly af ter 7 o'clock, caused by an apparent improvement in the condition of the Wdneys, but it did not prove real or lasting, and, atjbost gave only tem porary hope. Temperature Risen to 106. At 9 o'clock the patient's tempera' lure rose to 106. From that time his condition rapidly passed from bad to worse, until the end. Mr, Sherman "was unconscious when the end came, :nd had been in that condition for : sveral hours. All the members of the immediate i'mlly were witnesses to the final 1.; ene. In addition to Mrs. Sherman, there were In the chamber their three yens Sherrlll, Richard U. and Thom ita M. Sherman and their wives; R. K. and Sanford Sherman, brothers of V.e. Sherman, and Mrs. L. B. Moore ind Mrs. H. J. Cooklnham, sisters of lit. Sherman. Unconscious for Hours. Soon after Mr. Sherman died Dr. F. Peck, the attending physician, is- iod the following statement: "The vice-president died at 9:42 p. . without regaining consciousness ! r a moment He was perfectly quiet Tin died in the presence of his wife, luf brother and sister, his two broth- i 3 and his three sons and their wives. ll had been entirely unconscious Hiiice 7 o'clock, when he had a period partial consciousness lasting for rtli ut 15 minutes. He died in an uiuemlc coma, as a result of Brlght's lVcase, heart disease and arterlor-Tulerosls-" MARSHALL PAYS TRIBUTE TO SHERMAN , UNITED PKKHS LEAKED WIRE. J Chicago, Oct 31. Owing to the Jrath of, Vice-President Sherman, Governor Thomas R, Marshall, Demo cratic candidate for vice-president, lure today called off three speeches he was scheduled to deliver in Chica go. Has a Rending Contract. Indianapolis, Oct. 31. United States District Attorney Charles W. Miller to day began the reading In the federal court of 5000 letters and documents so fur identified in the trial here of the 47 labor leaders accused of violation of f d ral statutes by transporting dy immi'.a across the continent. Eddie Denies It All Ix)s Angeles, Oct. 31. Former City Prosecutor Guy Eddie took the stand In his own behalf to- day in the Juvenile department of the superior court. The for- nver official denied in detail n;l the charges made by Mrs. Alma Jones, a negress, who testified that Eddie had misconducted himself in his relations with her. Eddie declared that during the whole time Mrs. Jones was In his office the door between the general office and his private room was open, Sherman's Funeral Saturday BODY TO LIE IX STATE FRIDAY A FTE UNO 0 X A LL GOVERNMENT BUSINESS TO RE SUSPENDED ON THE DAY OF THE FUNERAL. Utica, N. Y., Oct. 31. The funoral of James Schoolcraft Sherman, vice president of the United States, who died hero last night of Brlght's dlseaso after a lingering illness, will be held In the First Presbyterian church here at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. All arrangements for the obsequies were completed this afternoon. Named His Pall Bearers. The services will be conducted by the Rev. M, W. Stryker, president of Hamilton College, assisted by the Rev. Louis S. Olden. The active pall bear ers will be employes of the Utlca Trust and Deposit company, of which insti tution Sherman was president. Sher man himself selected the honorary pallbearers a month ago, but the list of their names is locked up In his desk. It could not be learned today when the desk would be opened. The body of the late vice president is to He In state in the Oneida county court house tomorrow afternoon, be tween the hours of 3 and 9 o'clock. President to Attend. An official proclamation of the vice president's death was issued this af ternoon by President Taft, accompan ied with a request that all public of ficials pay special tribute to the mem ory of the dead statesman on the day of the funeral, when all government business probably will be suspended. The president this afternon cancelel his engagement to speak at the unveil ing ceremonies at the Washington monument In Newark, N. J Saturday, and will leave for Utlca Friday even Ing to attend the funeral. He has not decided whether to return to Wash lngton after the services or to proceed directly to Cincinnati from Utlca, All Flags at Half Mast All army posts and naval vessels were ordered to lower flags to half mast out of respect for the late vice president. Senator Bacon, president pro tern of the senate, today authorized Sergeant at Arms Ransdell to arrange for the attendance of senators at the funeral Speaker Champ Clark telegraphed the house sergeapt at arms, appoint ing a committee to attend the cere monies, The United States supreme court will ad)ourn this afternoon for sev eral days out of respect to Sherman's memory. Coroners Jury to Seek Cause of Explosion State Labor Commissioner O. P. Hi.ff today made the statement that If the state laws provided for a boiler Inspector and required license for en- plneers, the regrettable accident which occurred Tuesday In the Salem Bank & Trust building would not have happened. Bills proposing these laws have been Introduced at several legis lative sessions in Oregon, but have al ways been fought down. Coroner Clough has empanel a Jury for the investigation of the explosion v. hlch will work on the case early next week. The Jury yesterday view ed the premises and the bodies of the victims and will further Investigate the case later. The boiler was procured from the state Insane hospital several months ago when the Institution Installed a central heating system. MmZ 7Z i7TT7T7TTTT"7T771 : r - T , I ! San Antonio. Tex.. Oct. 3!.- U Chu.nR0 0(.t. 31,AltholIgll t V inH1AJ A J Rvled lists. co'im.d today, of i many things were said during T 0 Named A3 ?ss ; Continue bh ; ' Given Big , ( 8how that nlno r,on l""-1811 . rlty of Vice-President Sherman. O intormerr The funernl of the victims the hwnilv This statement was Hindu l- Ovation Witness Testifies Hockin First Put Burns on to the McNamara's and that He "Turned Them All Up" UNITED 1'HKKS IJtABED Will. Indianapolis, Oct 31. Sworn testi mony that H. S. Hockin, present secretary-treasurer of the international As sociation of Bridge and Structural, Iron Workers, gave Detective William J. Burns the first tip that James B. Mc Namara and Ortle B. McManigal dyna mited the Los Angeles Times building was given by J. A. O. Badorf, attorney of the National Erectors' association today at the trial of the 47 union men charged with Illegally transporting dy namite. The witnesses also asserted that In formation furnished by Hockin also turned up" the defendants In the present trial. Hockin, Badorf swore, got Into com munication with Burns shortly after the Los Angeles dynamiting, and Indi cated that he might plead guilty him self If indicted, and that he would turn state's evidence ngalnst his asso ciates. "I think you are a fool," Badorf said Hockin told him, to give all your In formation to Burns and let him build up a reputation on It." Badorf also Identified many exhibits, which forms part of the evidence against the accused man. HE GOT TWO YEARS FOR WHITE SLAVING San Francisco, Oct. 31. Two years In the federal prison on McNeil's Island was the sentence pronounced upon Thomas H. Beaumont, who has wife and child In Alaska, on a charge of violation of the white slave law, Through misleading correspondence Beaumont, an elderly man, induced Charlotte O'Hara, a young girl, to come to San Francisco to accept a position, and then took advantuge of her. "I am disgusted with a man with a wife and child should be taken In this sort of a crime," said United States Judge Van Fleet, In passing sentence. President's Tribute to Sherman Washington, Oct. 31. President Taft's proclamation said In part: "In the death of VIce-PreBident Sherman, the nation has lost one of its most industrious citizens and one of Its most efficient and faithful servants. As a legislator he displayed such at tributes of upright and wise states manship as to commend him to the people for tbe second highest office In their gift. "As presiding officer of the senate, Mr. Sherman won the respect and es teem of all for fairness and Impartial ity. His private life was noble and good. His genial disposition and at tractiveness of character endeared him to all whose privilege it was to know him. "In respect to the memory of the eminent and varied services of this high official and patriotic public ser vant, I direct that on the day of the funeral the executive offices of the United States shall be cloBed; that army and navy posts and stations dis play the flag at half-mast, and that representatives of the United Stales In foreign countries pay tribute to the Illustrious dead for a period of 30 days." Becker Slept Soundly. Oslnlng. N. Y., Oct. 31. Former Po lice Lieutenant Charles F. Decker, con victed of the murder of Herman Ro senthal, and sentenced to be electro cuted early In December, now convict No. 62,738, In Sing Sing prison, today expressed himself as confident of se curing a new trial. Becker slept soundly throughout his first night In the condemned row. were held today, and a requiem high mass sung for them. Arrangements are under way for rebuilding the orphanage and the erection of a memorial to these who lost their lives In sav- Ing the Inmates. Died from Effects of Her Wounds San Francisco, Oct. 31. Mrs. Jean Wlsmell McComas, the beautiful young wife of W, P. McComas, wealthy min ing engineer of Los Angeles and Mex ico, died this morning at Adler sani tarium here from the revolver wound In her right temple without having re gained consciousness. McComuswas released by the police late yesterday, after Captain of Detec tives Wall had declared he was con vinced that Mrs McComas had shot herself . Although Mrs, McComns died at 6 o'clock this morning, the coroner was not notified of her death until 9 o'clock. Following an operation on MrB. McComas' brain, physicians stat ed that she had an even chance for re covery, Ifut she was unable to survive the crisis, which came late last night, The body was removed to the morgue, where Coroner T. B. W. Le land Issued orders to prepare for ex haustlve Inquiry Into the clrcum stances surrounding the alleged sul cide. jvo date has been set for the coroner's Inquest. Captain Wall stated that he would not re-arreBt McComas, as he was sat iBfied that Mrs. McComas had commit ted suicide, and that her husband was the victim of circumstances which had placed him In a falBe position. Drs. Terry and Modltt, who attended Mrs. McComas, stated that examlna tlon of the wound had convinced them that It was a plain case of suicide. Before Coroner Iceland was advised of the death a woman, who refused to give her name telephoned that If de tectives were sent to an address on McAlllBter street some light would he thrown on the circumstances of the shooting and The responsible party brought to Justice." Detectives were Immediately despatched to the address given. The autopsy, it was announced, would be held today. Coroner Lcland will escort the Jury to the Agelui apartments, where Mrs. McComas Is said to hava shot herself. Are They Unfair to Any Labor? The following has been deceived by The Capital Journal, with the request that it be given publication' Trades and Labor Council of Salem, Oregon: To Union Men of Salem and Vicinity: The various locals of this city, having exhausted all reasonable means within their power to gifc them signed lit-, the Trades and Labor otinoll lins plnced the following on the unfair Hat; Klectrlc Fixture and Supply Co., KI0 east Bide North Liberty street. Eugene Kckerlen's saloon, 116 North Commercial street. Sulem Bank & Trust Co., and the building, corner Liberty and State streets. We sincerely trust all union men will bear this In mind, and act accord ingly. Fraternally submitted, CHA9. M. A.DKKSOX, Pres. L. M. UXRUH, Sec. P. S. Dr. B. L. Sleeves Is a director of the Sulem Bank & Trust Co. Tb above circular Is put out at this particular time no doubt to Injure Dr. Sleeves' chances as a candidate for (Continued on page 4.) Military Authorities Say Another Week Will See Turks Whipped -Powers to Protect Constantinople UNITED PRKB8 L10AHED WIRE. Paris, Oct. 31. That in no circum stances will tha powers permit Bul garian troops to enter Constantinople was the authoritative announcement here today, which, diplomats agree, may hold the kernel of grave troubles for Europe. Tbe Bulgarians, It is de clared, have determined to enter the Sultan's capital In any caso, and the Bltuatlon Is tense. In Constantinople, Czar Ferdinand could make his own "peace terms, and, should he demand control of the cap ital of Turkoy, only armed force could compel his evacuation. The powers want to limit Ferdinand's ambitions. Messages looking to this action today are speeding between tbe various chan cellories of Europe. It Is reported here among diplomats that Servla, Montenegro and Greece are willing that Czar Ferdinand shall be estopped from entering Constanti nople, and that even Russia, Bulgaria's almost ally, Is agreeable to Interven tion to prevent Bulgarian occupation of the Turkish capital. Reports that Turkoy had landed 30, 000 troops on the coust of the Black Sea, with the Intention of attacking Rulgarla from the rear 'are not be lieved here. French military authorities believe that another week will set a period to any effective Turkish resistance to the march of the victorious allies. EARTHl'AKE CHANGED SURFACE OF ISLAND UNITED I'llKHB LEASED WIIIE.l Sydney, N. S. W Oct 31. Many re markable yhanges In the phynlcnl fea tures of tho Island of Ninafoon, In the Tongan group, duo. to the violent erup tion of 30 volcanoes there, have oc curred, according to reports here to day. A large lake In the center of the Island has dropped two feet. All of It's Classes Growing One hundred and forty-two men and boys are already enlisted In the vari ous forms of physical culture work ut tho Y. M. C. A., although the season Is yet In Its early stages, and within the next two months Physical Director Charlos Carter expects the number to be not loss than 2'i0. Seventy-eight of those already at work are adults, while the remaining 64 are boys under the age of 17 years. Tho largest gymnasium class In the BHOclatlon at present Is the sonlor, composed largely of young business men of the city, which hnB 40 enllHted. Director Carter expects the class to have an enrollment of ISO before the lose of the season. The class Is mak ing a specialty of biff ball. The regular gymnasium clauses do ot compel tlio whole program of uni ties at the Y. M. C.' A. In addition here Is a boxing class .conducted by rofeHHor 1'uli ry, who Is well accoin- llHlied In the manly art, and a wrest- rg class conducted by U II. C'ompton young grupplor who knows the game toto. Nine members of these two lasses are not enrolled u the regular nlor class. Under the chaperonnga of Mrs. It. It. Wallace a swimming class for women us started ye-iterduy. This class Is xpected to have an enrollment of at ast 3"i by the end of next week. Curd of Thank. To our friends and neighbors. For your kindness and sympathy during our mother's Illness, we desire to ex- PIcbs our heartfelt thanks. J. II. ROIIIN3. W. R. ROBINS W. ROBINS. Chicago, Oct. 31, Although many things were said during the heat of the campaign, I hnvo not read any reference which questioned the sincerity or integ rity of Vice-President Sherman, olthor In his private or official life." This statement was mnde to day by Joseph Davles, In charge of western Democratic national headquarters here. Congressman Burleson, of Tex as, alBo paid a high tribute to the late vice-president. Who Will Be Named for Vice SENATORS (TMMINS, OF IOWA, AND 110 RAH, 01' IDAHO, AM) GOVERNOR II AD LEY, OF MIS SOURI SUGGESTED FOR THE PLACE. UNITED MRUS LEASED Willi. Now York, Oot. 31. Speculation as to the man who will succeed the late Vice-President Sherman as candidate for vice-president on tbe ticket with President Taft was tho chief topic of dlsnuBslon among the politicians here today. At Republican liendquartcrs It was reported that either Governor Herbert S. Iladloy, of Missouri; Senator Albert B. Cummins, of Iown, or Senator Wil liam E. Borah, of Idaho, were most likely to fill the vacancy caused by Sherman's death. SALEM HIGH TO PLAY ALBANY HIGH With the football game between Al bany high and Salem high only a week off, a great amount of enthusiasm is boing manifested among the high school students. The high school team will not go to Vancouver, as was scheduled at first, but will rest up at home, so as to be In trim for the election dny game. Albany has a very strong team this year and Is confident of winning the contest. When they were down here Inst year Salem defeated them by a narrow margin, but this yenr they will be on tholr home field with a rein forced team, and are figuring on tak Ing Salem Into camp. However, tho high school team will be stronger than at any other time this season, ns Coach Turner Is putting them through good stiff practice every night, and nlso drilling them on new ploys, which will be the big yardage gainers. Drown Is out again In moleskins after being out for over two weeks, while tho team, ns a whole, Is gaining strength right along. In order that tho team may not be lacking for support In tho game, nn arrangement has been mnde with the Oregon Electric to run an excursion on that day, leaving here n little after noon, and returning In tho evening, whereby 2.10 or 300 students and other people Interested In the game will go up to cheer the team on to victory, The fare for tbe rond trip and nd nilBslon to tho gamo being only $1.30, It Is expected that over half of the stu dents will go. It Surely Costs Money to Run the Railroads Tho total operating revenue of the Southern Pacific Hallway Co., In Ore p,nn In the last year totals $7,!)!i3,71X.22 while tho fottal operating revenue or llifj entltro Southern I'uclflc lines (.mounts to $9(1,1121,090.27. Theso fig ures aro shown In tho annual report of the company which was (IIimI with tho statu railway coniiiilsslon today. The report shows further that, the total revenue from transportation on the Oregon Southern Pacific lines Is $?,MIMI2.(;s, and on the entlro sys tem, $H9,7I9,()02.44. Tho revenues for operations other than transportation In Oregon amount to $17,91H.40, und on the whole, system, $7fi2,((i(i.3i. This Is about the time when the am ateur gardener and the man who was going to get rich from three, old hem quit struggling. Vociferous Cheers of Big gest Crowd Ever Gathered in Madison Square Garden, Delays His Speech it Win. UNITED I'llEHH LEASED W11IX. New York, Oct. 31. "The most en thusiastic political meeting in the his tory of Now York City." This was tho phrase most used here today In referring to the groat demon stration given Colonol Roosovolt at Madison Square Garden last night at the big Progressive rally. Tho ova tion tendered the former president was one of the most remarkable ever seen in New York. Governor 111 ram Johnson, of California, was speaking vigorously when a shout outsldo the building announced the arrival of Col onel Roosevelt As tho colonel, cheeks thinner than they were buforo his attempted assas sination, but ruddy and tunned Just the same, Htrode vigorously down the aisle, a deafening roar arose from the greatest mob that hns over packed tbe garden. Governor Johnson made a gesture for silence, but the gathering appeared not to see him. Crowd Just Howled. "We want Teddy l" thoy shouted, "We want Teddy!" Colonol Roosovolt, bowing and smil ing, climbed the steps to the speakers' gallery and Btood before the throng. IlnndnnnnB and American flags waved n unison, the cheering from thousands of throats completely drowning out the music from several bonds. The crowd cheered the colonel for 42 mln utcA. During all this time he stood on tho ptutform smiling and bowing, re fusing to heed the earnest requests of Governor Johnson nnd other Progres sive leaders to sit down. When he finally Htarted speaking the colonel's voice was not pitched In Its usual high key. Made No .Mention of Shooting. It was well modulated and reached to every portion of the garden. Tho former president made no reference to his shooting by John Schrunk, neither did ho refer to any of his political op ponents. Tho way for tho great reception ac corded the colonel was paved by the addrewsoB of Governor Johnson and Oscar Strauss, the latter the Progres sive gubernatorial candidate, of New York, who referred In glowing tonus to the great work alredy accomplished by Roosevelt and tu the battlo ho is now making for "equal rights to all, rich und poor alike." Teddy Is Pleased. Oyster Day, N. Y Oct. 31 Showing no vlslblo slgnB of fatigue from I nut night's excitement or his 42-mlnuto speech ut Mud I son Square Garden, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt was up early today and ready for work. "Ily George!" he said, "I fool line." Referring t the remarkable dem onstration In his behalf last night, Colonel Roosovolt said: "The crowd was most attentive. It seemed to appreelute every point I made nnd responded Immediately. It v.as the best meeting by far of tha campulgn. "Tho principles enunciated at last night's meeting will bo taken by the two other main parties within the next two years. Tho only persons who will not espouse them will he Debsltes on one hand and tho Klrbv element on he other." Colonel Roosevelt plans to attend he Straus meeting In Madison Square (harden tomorrow night. He Is not scheduled to speak, but may discuss the state tltcket. ,0.G DRAWN OCT CASE NEARS KNI h'NITKII I'liEHS !JMSI:i WIIIK 1 Salem, Mass., Oct. 31. The state will rest Its' case today in tho trial hen? of Joseph Kttor, Antonio Caruso and Arturo Glovannlttl, who urn charged with murder growing out of the I,uwrenco textile strike. Tho defense, It Is said, plans to move for dismissal of the charge on the ground of lack of evidence. If tills motion Is denied, the defense will begin the presentation of evidence tomorrow.