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The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-02
LAWYERS
QUARREL
in PRINT
Story of W. B. Willis
and Attorney Gen
eral Crawford
Difference Over Division of
Fees the Cause of a
Political Per-
SecBtiOn

Marshfeld Mail: w. r. Willis,
of Roseburg, is still camping on A. NJ.
Crawford's trail, and has preferred
charges with the state bar association
against the encouragement, and will
attempt to have him disbarred.
The Portland Journal makes a red
scare head out of this, and gives a
garbled account Of the former rela-
tions of Crawford and Williams. 1t
says:
Some years ago A. NJ. Crawford
went to Roseburg and was admitted to
Judge Willis Office. When he came
he was a stranger, without clients or
business acquaintance, and he acted
for time as the assistant of the eld.
er attorney. Finally, as Crawford ac-
quired some business of his own. they
frequently conducted cases to gether
sharing in the fees. These amicable
relations continued for several years,
but finally ended in disagreement over
the fees in a case, which they had
conducted Jointly"
The above Is evidently Willis YER
sion of the matter, as every one here
knows that Crawford went to Rose
burg to serve a term as receiver of the
Roseburg land office. after building up
a fine law practice at Marshfeld. end
taking his place as one of the leading
attorneys Of this part of Oregon. When
hia term in the land office expired he
resumed the practice of his profes.
sion. Willis at that time was a has.
been. and, out of pity Crawford gave
him desk room in his office and threw
some business in his way to help him
along. He allowed him to assist in
the Nash litigation, and paid him his
share of the fees. But when he made
a sale of the Nash mines. a matter
with which Willis had nothing what
ever to do. he naturally kept the com
mission himself Not satisfied with
the charity he had received, however,
when he found that Crawford had re.
ceivod good commission for negoti-
ating a sale of the mine, Willis wanted
half Of that. The fact that he was en-
tirely ignorant Of the transaction on
which this commission depends, until
long afterward, shows that he had per
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-02

formed no.services in the matter, and
had no claim on a share OF the com
mission. He didn't get it. and, with
the vindicitive hatred of the broken
down has-been for a benefactor, he has
been trying ever since to injure Craw-
ford in any way possible, His so-ca1ed
case has been thrown out Of court sew.
era ltimes, and now he brings it be.
fore the bar association, where he
knows it will be thrown out, simply in
an attempt to injure Crawford, with
the help of such newspapers as the
Portland Journal, which will make a
great display of the charge and ignore
the vindication.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-02

S. Lippey, of Seattle. who read care
fully prepared paper on Systematic
Giving" In beginning he said that
some years ago in Fargo, NJ D., there
fell into his hand tract on this sub
iect. by the reading Of which he was
determined to adopt tithing for him
self.
This he said. was the best move
l ever made, except when asked my
wife to have me"
Mr. Lippey had scarcely begun his
address when it began to appear hat
the $4,000 endowment was already
begun, by the fact that two notes were
passed up from lhe audience to the
bishop.
Gen. odell next introduced T. s..
Mcdaniel, of Portland. whose address
was heartily received by all. He said
in part:
II, too, have been working in the in
terest Of Willamette University. While
you, with Or Coleman. have succeed
ed in paying the debt, have found >
new student. Three months ago there
came to our house a little girl. Gap.
plause).
What is the use Of paying the debt
or of having a school. II somebody
does not bring in new students. Cap
plause)
DR., Coleman has travelled great
distance, in the interest of Willamette
University, but in the past three
months have travelled 3S41 miles and
40 rods, afoot, and at night (Contin.
ued applause)
Before closing Mr.. McDaniels said
he proposed to present some resolu-
tions and huge cardboard box was
produced, from which he took beau.
tiful vase and presented It to DIR. Cole
man, on behalf Of the ministers and
laymen of the Oregon conference, as
a token OF their appreciation OF his
labors.
DIR. Coleman was introduced and
was about TO respond when Bishop
Hamilton arose and said he was called
back by the door, and would be back
again. but before going, would ley
down the first dollar Of that $4,000
endowmen. and suited his action to his
words.
DR. Coleman then spoke. responding
very feelingly TO Mr. McDaniels.
He then entered upon themes con.
nected with the University.
He said 81 shall not die until this
University is on It's feet. have given
death notice to keep away. (Applause)
There shall be 100000 endowment
and more. There shall be a great Uni.
yersity. (Applause)
At this juncture Bishop Hamilton
returned and held up FIVE dollars. an.
nouncing that he had that as a begin.
ming of the $4,000 Later other offer-
ings were passed up
DR.. Coleman again arose, and an.
nounced an informal reception In the
room below, TO which all were invited.
After the benedictlon was pronounced
tn egreat crowd repaired, as many as
possible. TO the lecture room, where
Bishop. Mrs. Hamilton and DIR. Cole
man received and shook hands with a
great many people. Later refresh.
ments we're served 10 all, and at about
II p. m. all went TO their homes.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-02
rAREm
WHY MOTHERS
WORRY

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worry over a plump chiIdF
There is no better bank of
health for a child to draw
from than a good supply Of
healthy flesh.
SCOTS Emulsion not only
gives a child weight and
plumpness, but it feeds the
brain, bones and nerves witb
strength and active power.
Fewer mothers would
worry if they knew more
about SCOTS Emulsion.
Wen send you sample free upon request.
SCOTT a BOVINE, 4op Pearl Street, Nsu yosl..
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-02
Willamette University

JOHN H. COLEMAN PRsIDENT SALEM, OREGON
College OF LIBERAL Arts, Law, Art, Medicine, MSsic,
OratorY, Theology.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-02
For Good Groceries

Go to Branson a Ragan's, and after
once trying their groceries you will
use them all the time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
MANY INDICTMENTS
 IN PEONAGE CASES
SEVEN PROMINENT MEN OF GEoR- CHA ARE CHARGED WITH SELL ING NEGROES INTO SLAVERY AND RESTRAINING LIBERTY.

Savannah. Ga, November Exchanged with having held negroes in a condition of servitude and peonage, twenty-six in- dictments have been returned by the fed- eral grand jury against seven prominent citizens of Southern Georgia.
 The names mentioned in the indictments are Edward J. McRee. William Mckee and Frank I. Mckee of Caldosta, Ga; William F. Crawley and Thomas J. Me Clelland of Ware county; Clayton B. Me- Leod and Lester Mcwilliams of Mont gomery county.
 The indictments are for various offenses connected with the alleged selling of ne- groes into peonage and other methods Of depriving them of their liberty.
 The persons against whom the indict- ments have been returned are prominent ly connected, one of them, Edward Mc- Rec. being a member of the state legisla- ture. The remaining persons included in the indictments have been prominently identified with the business. and in some instances political, interests of their sec tions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
At San Francisco.

San Francisco, November 23--Three fav- orites rewarded their packers at Oakland today and well-played horses took two of the events The track was very mud dy The two-year-old race resulted in the best contest, Otto Stifel winning by head from Sir Appleby. with Miss May Bowdowish a close third.
 First race futurity course selling--Dot- trell, 94 (Kunz), 4 to 1, won; Quarter 94 CR Wilson,, to 1, second; Toto Gratiot, l02 HIidebrand). to 1, third. Time, l:l5.
 Second race five furlongs-Otto Stifel. lO6 CD HalD, & to 5. won; Sir Appleby l09 (ConnelD 15 to 1. second, Miss May Row doish. 1O3 (CrosthwaiD, 25 to I, third. Time, 1:05.
 Third race, six furlongs-San Nicholas, 109 (Adkins), even. won; Martinmas. l07 (Otis). to l. second; Royal Rogue. 1o2 CD. HalD, 3 to 1, third. Time, Ill.
 Fourth race, mile and fifty yards-Har- rv Thatcher l03 O. Martini. to 1, won: Dr. Bernays. 103 (W. Waldo) to 3, sec ond; Rose of May. 9S dewis) 3I2 to l, third Time, Isl.
 Fifth race, futurity course, selling | Pickaway 94 Gewis). to 1. won; MT. Dingle, 1o2 G. Martini. to 1. second; Pluck. 10s (J. Daly), to 1, third. Time, 114Ha
 Sixth race. mile. selling-Lord Mel | bourne, 9S (Oliphant, to 5 won; Glen Arvon, 106 (W. Waldo. to l, second; Anvil 103 (FerrelD, 3Ds to l. third. Time | 1:46
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
Martin. ( CampbeH Wedding.

At the residence of the brides father MT. R. H. Campbell Miss Mary Gee Campbell was quietly married to pr. R. A Martin of Pell City, Ala. The marriage was very quiet on account of the recen death of Miss Campbells mother. Only 2 fewS intimate friends and relatives were present.
 The hall and parlor were decorated witt palms, ferns and cut flowers.
 Mrs. Harris played Mendelssohn's we'd ding march during the ceremony. Miss Gertrude Campbell was maid of honor She was gowned in white null over white silk She carried white carnations. The bride was handsomely gowned in white crepe de chine. oyer white silk, witl trimming of Panne velvet, and carried 8 bouquet of brides roses.
 After the ceremony the bride changed her costume for a black tailor made sui with black hat to match. The couple left for their bridal tour and later will he at home in Pell City. B
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
HEAD F|N|SHESAT THE LATON|A TRACK Five Out of Six Races are
 HotIy Contested TWO FAVORlTES WINNERS Lyrist and Sea Pirate Fail to Dsap- point the TaIent-New System of
 Starting the Horses Works
 Admirably.

Cincinnati, November 2S-In five out of resulted. Lyrist and Sea Pirate were the only winning favorites. William Murray took the place of Jack Hoffman as starter today, and used a new system in sending them away from the post h. stead of the field standing flat-footed, the horses are sent back several yards and allowed to run to the barrier. His work was perfect Weather cloudy; track slow.
 First race, mile-Behoove, 105 GA. W. Booker) to 1, won; John J. Began, 99 CD. Austin), , to ?, second: Kilmorie, 109 (Munroe). to 2 third. Time 1:49.
 Second race. six furlongs-Lyrist. 1O6 (Munroe), IS to ,. won; Athena, 1O6 GA. W. Booker) to 1. second; Miss Fleisch- man, 102 CD. Austin), to l, third. Time, 1:29.
 Third race, six and a half furlongs- Worthington, 1O1 (Crawford), 5 to 2, won; F'leuron, 102 (Scully). to 1, second; Fu- gurtha, or (GulletD, 8 to 1. third. Time, 1:264.
 Fourth race steeplechase. short course Sea Pirate, 137 (Monohan), to 1, won; Theory, 127 (Peters). ? to 1. second; MT. Rose, 132 (Archihald), to 1, third. Time 3:01h4.
 Fifth race. five and a half furlongs- Red. White and Blue, 102 J. Hicks), 10 to 1. won Seagraves, 1O5 (Munroe), 3 to l, second; Circular Joe, 110 Landry), to l, third Time, 1:12.
 Sixth race, six and half furlongs- Dave Sommers, no GA. W Booker), to 1. won; Ben Mora, 105 CD. Austin) 9 to 10. second; Alec, 97 (NicoD, 12 to l, third. Time, :25
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
At Benninqs.

Washington November 23-Carbuncles s performance in the last race was the feat ure at Bennings today. He conceded weight to good field and won going away at the end, covering the mile in Al, the best time of the meeting for the new course Trapezist was the only winning favorite. Track fast.
 First race, mile and seventy yards-Nine Spot, 103 (Redfern), to l, won; Star and Garter, 95 (H. Callahan), 50 to 1, second i; Milady Love 90 (Brunner), 15 to 1, third. Time, :50 3-5.
 Second race, five and a half furlongs- Gold Domo, 112 (Fuler), to 1, won; Gan anogue. 109 (Redfern), to l, second; Mis- kayuma 100 CHoar), to 1, third. Time, 1:09 3-5.
 Third race. hurdle, mile and a half-- Draughtsman. 14S fMara), 3 to 1, second; Meteorite, 143 (Dayton), 50 to 1, third. Time. 2:53.
 Fourth race, six furlongs-Alforten, III CH. Michaels) to 1. won: Cophelia. 104 (Redfern), 20 to 1, second: Peter Paul, 119 (Bullman) to 1. third. Time 1:15 1-5.
 Fifth race, mile and a sixteenth-Dra- matist, 97 (OandD. to 1, won Fortuna tus 102 (Redfern), to ,, second; Clover land. 1Os (Fletcher), 20 to 1, third. Time, 1 .53.
 Sixth race. mile--Carbuncle. 106 Red- fern), to 1, won; Unmasked, 122 Fuller). 6 to l. second; April Shower. 106 (H. Calla- ham, 10 to 1, third. Time. 1:h.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24

erly' has been set for the evening of De- cember II.
 Miss Marjorie Catchings and her maids of honor for the football team will re- ceive informally from s to Il Thursday evening the members of the university team and the alumni.
 Mrs. John B. Knox and Mrs E. L. Tur- ner of Anniston will arrive today to be the guests of Mrs. T. G. Bush.
 Mrs. William Pittman Redd is the guest of her parents. Dr. and Mrs. Gas ton, in Montgomery.
 Mrs Edward Magruder Tutwiler enter tained informally at cards last evening in compliment to Miss Curran
 Mrs. William Peyton Pinckard will en- certain the Highland Book club tomorrow morning at 1O;3o o'clock.
 Mir. and Mrs Merrill Pratt Northing- ton entertained a few friends informally last evening in compliment to Miss Dora NorthingtonA
 Mrs William c. Oates of Montgomery is expected to arrive in Birmingham to- day and will be the guest of Mrs. Robert J. Lowe.
 Miss Edith McMilan of Anniston is the guest of her sister, Mrs. William Mabry. Miss Nixon sent out invitations yester- day fer the afternoon of November 24 when she will entertain at cards at 2:3C o'clock in compliment to Miss Jelks, Miss Berry and Mrs. Percy Nixon.
 
 The members of St. Agnes Guild of the Church of the Advent will conduct cake market Wednesday at Foxs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24

The club house will be elaborately deco rated and the ball will be danced in the large, new ball room that was recently added to the club house.
 Besides the informal entertainments during the season, the following are the dates for euchre parties: Wednesday, De- cember ?. Wednesday, December IS, Janu- ary 13, February 10 and March g.
 The New Years ball will be danced on the evening of December 3l. There will be a cotillon on the evening of January 27, and a ball on the evening of Tuesday, March l.
 MT. Adolph Well is chairman of the en- tertainment committee which includes MT. M. M. Ullman, MT. Lee Slaughter, MT. Emmet Frost and MT. Herbert Levy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
BUSINESS HOUSES BURN.
Four Large Wholesale Buildings De-
 stroyed m Knoxville.

Knoxville, November 23.-Fire today to- tally destroyed four large wholesale build ings and damaged a fifth in the whole sale section of the city, adjoining the Southern railroads freight shops. The loss is from sO,ooo to s6OOOO, fairly well insured. The buildings burned were.
 Swift & Co.'S. cold storage warehouse.
 F. C. Kaiser, produce warenouse.
 Dick & Dick, wholesale grocery special ties.
 w. W. Scarborough, Henderson Co.,, produce warehouse.
 McClung. Buffet & Blackwell, hardware and machinery warehouse.
 The two last concerns occupied the same building
 The wholesale grocery house Of W. B. Lockett & Co.,, adjoining suffered slight damage. The fire is thought to have origf- mated in the McClung, Buffett X Buck well, or the Scarborough-Hend build ings. It spread rapidly to other buildings. Much of the contents were saved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
BODIES ARRIVE.
Engineer Moore CIings HeroicaIIy to
 His Throttle in Wreck.

Ashevile. N. C.. November 23,-The bodies of Engineer Guy Moore and Brake man Charles Porter Andrews. who were killed in the runaway wreck on Balsam mountain, near Waynesville, last night, arrived in Asheville at $40 this afternoon. Flagman Killiam, Fireman Fortune and Conductor Boone, all of whom received slight injuries, came in on the same train. They were able to walk to their homes.
 Later details strengthen the belief .nat Engineer Moore was killed by being struck in the back of the head with d piece of the heavy piling which the train was loaded with. Brakeman Porter was crushed to death beneath the caboose, which was derailed after the rear sec ton of the train had broken loose from the engine. Fireman Fortune says he was told to jump by the engineer who heroically clung to the throttle while swiftly rushing to death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
MORGAN VISITS PRISON.
Brother of Confederate Raider Returns
 to Scene of Escape.

Columbus, O., November 23.-R. c. Morgan, brother of Gen. John Morgan the famous Confederate raider, called upon Governor Nash today and later visited the AOhio penitentiary where in 1863 he was confined as prisoner of war. During his visit to the prison he set at rest reports that the party who escaped on the night of November 27 1863, had bribed their way out. He went to the cell block and explained how the escape was made.
 MT. Morgan changed cells with his brother and was not with the escaping party. He, however. furnished them the information which enabled them to get over the walls in safety. E Today was his first visit to the prison since his release.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
Thanksgiving Offering Of The KOman'S Club.

The generous action of the Woman S club in making a Thanksgiving offering to both the free kndergartens and the Greene is being heartily commended Both institutions deserve substantial recogni- ton and the Woman's club emphasized by it's generous contribution it's sincere inter. est in these two philanthropies
 Mrs. Charles Samuel Simmons, the pres ident of the club, Is a woman whose in- terests and sympathies are quickly arous- ed and few phianthropies do not receive her support and encouragement. The unanimous action of the club in contribut- ing to the Creche fund and to the free kin dergartens Is in line with its broad work. and establishes precedent that should be followed by numerous other organiza- tions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
Pupils of Miss Coffin and
 Miss Handiey Give Recital

Yesterday afternoon at 3:3o o'clock the following pupils of Miss Coffin and Miss Handley gave recital at the residence of the former at 1926 South Fourteenth street: Miss Dorothy Lum, Miss Alice Stevenson, Miss Bertha Meade, Miss Ellie G. Robinson, Miss Dorothy Doane, Miss Louise Corey, Miss Mary Munger Miss Kath Van Hoose. Miss Alice Lyons, Miss Janette Harris Miss Minnie Monroe. Miss Ruth Williams, Miss Hattie Montgomery, Miss Roberta Russell, Miss Mabel Vince lock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
REPUBLIC STOCK DROPS.
Slump of Seven Points Awakens Ru-
 mors Concerning Company.

New York. November 2S-A point de- cline in the preferred stock of the Repub- lie Iron and Steel company on the stock exchange today, making a drop of Il points since last Friday, was accompa- nied by various rumors concerning the corporations condition. It was said that a plan was under way to secure addi- tonal working capital by issuing new bonds, but of this leading director said he knew nothing neither could he offer any explanation for the severe slump in the stock.
 The regular quarterly meeting of the directors will be held in this city on Mon day next and it is expected some state ment regarding the companys affairs will then be issued
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
THOMPSON PROTESTS.
Does Not Want John Washington Made
 Postmaster at Tuskegee.

Washington. D. C., November 23.-(Spe- cial) l)-Representative Thompson of Ala bama called at the postoffice department today to protest against the creation of and the appointment of John Washing ton as postmaster at Tuskegee institute, Alabama.
 John Washington Is a brother of Book CT T. Washington. MT. Thompson insist ed that the proposed office was unneces- sary and Is not needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
Epstein. Frien Engagement.

The engagement of Miss Lizzie Epstein, the daughter of J. Epstein of this city, and Morris Frien of New York is an nounced. According to Jewish custon the contract was signed in the presence of Rabbi Yasgour at the residence of MT. Epstein 1912 Avenue D. The occasion was celebrated with refreshments and speeches were made. R. Hermaa and M Fainglas of New York were present and made happy congratulative talks The wedding will take pla.e after Christ mas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
Petition Filed for Bankruptcy.

! Asheville, N C.. November 23.--On ac- count of the failure to realize on their property, including bank stock, cotton mill stock and real estate, the creditors of the Key Furniture company of States vile, N. C.. filed a petition in the fed eral court here today at Il o'clock ask ing that the company be declared bank rupt The assets of the company are es- timated at s94,000 and liabilities at $62 000 The company was incorporated under the laws of North Carolina with capital stock of S35, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
Confederate Chaplain Dead.

Denver, Colo, November S.-The Rev. Thompson Smith, senior chaplain of the Confederate army and intimate friend of Generals Jackson. Lee and Early during the civil war, died of general debility to- day at St. Luke's hospital in the city. aged S1 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
Endcott's Tomb Discovered.

Boston, November 23.-A search of the old town records of Boston, family re- cords. and the original plan of the South burying place. has resulted in the discov- cry of the location of Governor John En- dicott's tomb, which has been unidentified for more than 150 years. The tomb is in the northwest corner of the old Granery burying ground. where the first tombs were built soon after the establishment of the cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
Metal Trades Organize.

Chicago. November 23.-By the organi- zation of the metal trades council another central labor organization has been form ed in Chicago, which will bring together many of the strongest unions in the city. working in similar crafts. The council will follow the lines laid down by the na- tional metal trades council, with which it is affiliated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
Prominent Lawyer Kills Himself.

Richmond, November 23-Richmond T. Lacey. well known lawyer of this city and brother of the late Benjamin Lacey, formerly of the state supreme court of appeals, committed suicide today by shooting himself Sickness and despon- dency are believed to have prompted the dao6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
French Bark Wrecked.

San Francisco. November 23-The French bark Francois Coppe struck the rocks on the eastern side of Tonales Bay and was wrecked on Friday night. Four of the survivors of the wreck came ashore on drift wood and now are at ranch near Marshall. It Is reported that two bodies have been found washed ashore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
Change, of Venue Granted.

Jefferson City Mo-. November 2S.-On a presentation of Prosecuting Attorney R. r. Stone, who is under indictment on the charge of accepting bribe money Judge Hazell today granted change of venue. The case will go before a special judge who will be selected. Prejudice was all legged by the defendant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-24
Society,".
(continued from Sixth Paee.)

worked untiringly until the work was en- dorsed by the Alabama Educational asso- citation at its last meeting. It was at that meeting of the association that the committee was named which prepared the programme"