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The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-15
SHAFTS OF REPARTEE
IN PEONAGE CASES
Quick Responses of Court and Counsel During
the Arguments

During the argument on the peonage
cases yesterday in the United States
court the greatest interest was shown
by Judge Emory Speer, and time and
time again he interrupted Mr. w. NJ.
Toomer with pertinent and far-reach-
ing questions There were also a
number of amusing and highly inter-
esting incidents which arose during the
course of the session.
In course of his argument Mr..
Toomer on several different occasions
used the word federal in connection
with the constitution.
Mr.. Toomer," said Judge Speer,
what is your authority for the word
'federal?'"
1T is a common term for the con-
stitution of the United States" was
the reply.
But you will search in vain in the
constitution for it," answered the court.
You know l am an instructor on the
constitution, and 1 am afraid that you
young boys have had bad training"
Shortly after, while reading a part
of reading from United States Judge
Jones. Mr.. Toomer came upon the
words federal constitution" With a
smile he looked up at the court, and
said: May it please the court, ! am
of the opinion that the Hon. Judge
Jones, whom l highly respect, has had
bad training as we'll as we boys"
During the course of the argument
presented by Mr.. Leon A. Wilson, the
court interrupted with: Are you
quoting at present, Mr.. Wilson,"
NO, sir, your honor" was the re-
ply. II have not yet come to the de-
cisions in the cases which 1 shall quote
in support of our position"
The argument is so eloquently pre-
sented, and in such beautiful and con-
| else language" replied Judge Speer,
that l thought perhaps you We're quot
ing"
After gracefully acknowledging the
neat compliment Mr.. Wilson stated
that he was indebted to the congress-
man from his district and to other dis
tinguished gentlemen for aid in looking
up the law in the case.
"Oh, then / am to understand" said
Judge Speer, with a smile, that there
| is a powerful coalition formed against
our worthy district attorney"
| One of the strongest and most grace
| full compliments paid to the argument
| of Mr.. Toomer was that by Col. p. w
Meldrim. just before the adjournment
of the court. Col. Meldrim will argue
the demurrers in the case of the Nc
Leods and Lester Williamson this
morning. In mentioning the matter to
the court Col. Meldrim said:
81 am content to let the argument
on the general demurrers rest with
that which has been presented by Mr.
| Toomer so eloquently and forcefully.
shall bring out only such points as are
new to the cases in which l am coun-
SELL"
Mr.. Alderman, in support of his po-
sition, quoted at length from Judge
Jones. In replying, Mr.. Toomer said;
THE remarks quoted from Judge
Jones were given in answer to ques-
tons propounded by the grand jury
ard not IN an opinion on an actual
trial There has been no opinion filed
in a similar case since the world be-
gan.
The quotation reminds me of thu
Congressman who quoted at length
from some authority in his argument
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-15
IN THE RAILROAD W0RL D.


Mr.. ]. c. Lusk. district passenger
agent of the Southern Railway, with
headquarters at Birmingham, but who
is now stationed at Jacksonville dur
ing the northward movement of the
tourists, came to Savannah yesterday
to accompany a lady passenger of the
line who was too i'll to travel alone Mr..
Lusk, when he reached Savannah,
turned over his charge to Mr.. E. G..
Thomson, who accompanied the pas
senger to Charlotte.
Mr.. J. c. Conn, district passenger
agent of the Queen and Crescent, with
headquarters at Chattanooga, was
among the visitors in Savannah yes
terday.
Mr.. e. c. Dunnavant, treasurer of
the st. Louis Service Company spent
yesterday in this city.
Mr.. w. H. Young. superintendent of
motive power of the Atlantic Coast
Line, went south yesterday.
Mr.. ]. P. Douglass, general agent of
the Denver road, with headquarters
at New Orleans, was among the Wis
itors in Savannah yesterday.
Mr.. William H. Rogers, travelling
freight and passenger agent of the
Chicago. Milwaukee and st. Paul, with
headquarters at New Orleans, spent
yesterday in Savannah.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-15

For sore gums. sore Jaw or neural
gia, use sloan's Linimeni.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-15

Mr.. w. H. Young. superintendent o
motive power of the Atlantic Coas
Line. went south yesterday.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-15

he of the company, California Fig Syr
, printed front OF every package OF the e
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-15
THE WEATHER.
Morning News barometer. March

Morning News barometer, March
IA, ll:3O p. m. ....................Z9 ~. "a
Morning News thermometer,
March IA, 1880 p. m. ......... 81
Washington, March 14.-Forecast for
Tuesday and Wednesday:
Georgia and South Carolina-Fair
Tuesday and Wednesday. light west
winds.
Eastern Florida-Fair. colder Tues
day; Wednesday fair, fresh winds.
Western Florida-Fair Tuesday and
Wednesday, light variable winds be-
coming southerly.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-15

FOR SALE AT ALL DRUGGIs rs.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-15

Mr.. e. c. Dunnavant, treasurer of
the st. Louis Service Company spent
yesterday in this city.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03
VAUDEVILLE NOT WANTED.
Manager Taylor Of the Frazer Says

Threatened disruption of the
Northwestern Theatrical association.
and the prospective substitution of 10
cent vaudeville for the legitimate
dramatical companies now on the cir
cult, has not disconnected nor alarm
ed Manager X. ]. Taylor, of the Fra
ger theater in this city in the least.
strong effort is being made to
abolish the circuit and place a line
of vaudeville shows in place of the
high-class theatrical entertainments,
now coming to the northwest. In
fact, the Great Falls, Mont, opera
house has severed its connection with
the circuit and has given its indors-
ment of the 10 cent house project.
This is the first and only theater so
doing and Manager Taylor in speak
ing Of the matter this afternoon to
the East Oregonian, says:
This city is not ready to surren-
der its first-class line of theatrical
companies for cheap shows. Vaude-
vile, as a regular line of attractions
is out of the question in Pendleton.
The people would not accept it in
place of the present shows. They
demand something better and more
educational in nature. and more ar
tistic. Vaudeville in the large cities
where there is large cosmopolitan
population to draw from. is possible
But in a small place, where the ma
jority of theater-goers are people OF
the best tastes and culture. it can
never be substituted for the better
line of plays.
II do not believe the association
can afford to surrender its present
progressive and satisfactory policy.
1t is bringing 'first-class line of at
fractions here, and the people are
not ready to take vaudeville, as a
regular line. The circuit should keep
up its reputation, and let such towns
as feel that they cannot support the
higher class of shows, adopt vaude-
ville.''
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03

did they so within two miles of any of
the claims which Loomis was sent
II investigate.
Heidecke asked Loomis whether he
was going to visit any OF the claims.
Loomis answered:
you have seen PGter, haven't
your
Yes" replied Heidecke, but l
don't like that plan.
~Mum's the Word" Says Loomis
NUNS the word" said Loomis ~I
am special agent, ana whatever l re-
port will be all right. You need not
be afraid"
what about ormsby?" asked
Heidecke,
'Oh, Ormsby has no kick coming
Loomis then took out a map of the
township and said, Where shall we
mark the cabins on these claims %
Heidecke marked the location of i'm
aginary cabins on the bogus claims.
No further Investigation was made
They returned to Detroit, where
Loomis made out vouchers for a foul
days trip into the township and gave
Heidecke $40 in cash, sending hin
SIS more a day or two later by mail
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03
SUPPOSED EX-PRIEsT.
Seattle Police Believe They Have Ex.
posed Case of Double Life.

Seattle. Dec. S.-In the arrest of J.
F. Mace, the police believe they have
cleared up the strange disappearance
of James f. MacGouran, at one time
priest of the college of Our Lady
Lourdes. Mace is held on a charge
of forgery. 1t being evident that he
has used the name of Mrs. Margaret
Kennedy. whose bank account is kept
in the Canadian Bank of Commerce
in Portland. Mace is the name Mac
Gouran went by In this city, but his
mail came addressed to James F,
MacGouran.
For this reason City Detective
Adams believes that the two men are
the same. MacGouran left the
Georgetown college two years age
and took little boy away within i'm
but the boy was afterwards returned
Since that time nothing has beer
heard of the priest.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03

New York, Dec. 3.-Mrs. ChadEirh
Is still at Holland House. II is iexus-
ed this morning. She was deterrsss
from going to Cleveland last ni<hdt
by the action OF the creditors in hnsp-
ing n receiver appointed. II is Saisb
she has no intention of going to Eur
ope.
A man who called himself "Cols--
man Carnegie" called at the hoaszl
early this morning and asked fsr
Mrs. Chadwick.
The much heralded statement
which her counsel claimed Mrs.
Chadwick would issue, clearing aR
certain questions regarding her anilt>-
cee'nts and financial operatiorH, WIS
not forthcoming today. Her attorney
refused to be interviewed on the sub
ject
Deputy Sheriff Rim this afternoon
served a writ of attachment on Man,
ager HERMAN, of the Hollank
House, instructing him not to permin
any OF the womans property to be Dss-
moved from the hotel. The writ V1ss
served on Herman. as Mrs, Cha1E =.
wick is a nonresident
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03
wooIgrowers Meet December I2.

The officers of the Idaho Wool
growers Association have addressed
the following communication to the
members of the association. Mr..
Gwinn, the secretary of the associa-
tion stated this morning that the in
dications were that the meeting TO be
held in Pocatello December IL, would
be largely attended on account of the
important business which is to come
before the association. The commit
tee in charge of the program are
now working on It and 1t will be
ready for publication within a few
days.-Boise Capital News.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03
Big Mortgage on Opera House.

one of the largest foreclosure suits
filed in the Baker county circuit court
was that filed yesterday by Frank f.
Geiser. by c. A. Johns, his attorney,
against the Baker City Opera House
Company.
The suit is brought on note for
$4,000, dated May 16, 1901, running
for five years, with interest at per
cent payable semi-annually, covered
by mortgage on the real property
to secure payment of the principal
and interest on the loan. The note
provides that in default of payment
of interest the entire debt becomes
due and payable. The complaint
asks for judgment for $15,4S7 and
800 attorneys fees.-Baker City
Democrat
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03
BAZAAR CLEARED ABOUT s24o,
Women Well Pleased With the Result
of the Two Days Sales.

The Presbyterian bazaar which
closed last night after two days
business. netted the women about
$24O. While all the small bills are
not yet paid, Mrs. C. ]. Smith esti-
mates that the clear profit will be
fully this amount.
I'VE are highly pleased with the
result OF the bazaar, and wish to ex-
press our gratitude to the patrons
who made 1t possible for us to dis
pose of the goods placed on sale"
said Mrs. Smith to the East Oregon
ian this afternoon.
"The expenses have been greatly
reduced by the commendable willing
ness of everyone to help and to the
excellent work of the committees and
friends who assisted them, is due the
success of the bazaar"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03
REORGANIZATION
OF THE G0LC0NOA
DEBT ON EQUIPMENT
AND NINE is $4,000.
Its Capitalization is $4,000, ,O0O-Will
Not BE Leased to Prussing, But
VIII BE Sold January 5. 18O5-The
Quartz Mill Cost 100000 and the
Equipment and Shafts Are All In
Good Shape and Ready for Opera
ton.

Circulars calling for complete re-
organization of the Golconda Gold
Mines Company have been issued by
Secretary j. S. Beckwith. of this city.
A complete recapitulation of the
condition of the famous mine Is
given in the circular, and an assess
ment of 10 cents per share is called
for, for the purpose of bidding in the
valuable property for the stockhold-
ers.
The Golconda company is capitaliz-
ed at $3,OO0,O00, all of which stock Is
now held by the stockholders, ex-
cepting 1882 shares, which is re-
served as treasury stock. The in
debtedness on the mine and equip
ment is about $40, 900. and mortgages
on this property may be foreclosed.
thus depriving the stockholders of
the entire property for but fraction
of its actual value.
At recent meeting OF the stock
holders In this city. the proposition
to lease the mine to Alexander Prus-
sing was rejected and an order was
issued to sell the mine, mills, and
equipment at public auction, In this
city, on January s, 1905.
In order to be able to bid I'm the
property for the stockholders, and
retain II In the possession OF its origi-
nal and rightful owners, 1t has been
proposed by Secretary Beckwith. that
an assessment of 10 cents per share
be levied, the amount so raised to be
used in bidding in the property for
the stockholders.
The mill on the property is a 90
stamp Bryan quartz mill, installed at
a cost of about 800 900, the water
and the work on the mine consists
of 400 feet of tunneling and thous-
ands of feet of drifting. all OF which
is In good condition ready for imme-
diate use, II the work is resumed on
the mine.
Should the property be purchased
for the stockholders by this assess
ment, new company will be organ
lied. the stock distributed to those
paying their assessments, and after
reserving a development fund, for
tne purpose OF putting tne mime III
working order, the remainder Of the
fund collected by this assessment will
be redistributed to the stockholders,
pro rata.
1t is hoped by Mr.. Beckwith to ac-
complish a reorganization and resume
operations at this rich mine. The
ore bodies are said to be the richest
in the entire Sumpter district, and
but for mismanagement. the mine
would now be producing large divi-
dends. II is well equipped for work, /
and expert testimony of engineers
who have recently made complete
examination of the property, is to the
effect that it can be made the great
est producer in Eastern oregon. The
ore bodies lie deep, but they are enor-
nous.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03
Land Prices in Northern Idaho.

state land board, who returned Tues
day from North Idaho. where he had
been conducting land sales, reports
big prices rule up there.
In Kootenai county he sold nine
4O-acre tracts at prices ranging from
$36 to s65 per acre. few pieces
fell below the above figures. Mr..
Jackson said there is but little farm
land left vacant in Kootenai and ii is
much sought after.
In Idaho county he sold 80 40-acre
tracts at prices ranging from $40 to
1880 per acre. Idaho has a large
acreage of tillable land yet unsold.-
Boise Capital News.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03

st. Louis, Dec. 3.--Jack Roberts,
the jantor is supposed to have per-
ished, and 10 nurses i'm the Missouri
baptist Sanitarium IN North avenue,
had narrow escape from being
burned to death in a fire which de-
stroyed the hospital dormitory early
this morning.
Roberts lost his life while making
an heroic effort to arouse the occu-
pants of the building. Nurses Nor
gan and Laderde leaped from the
third story in their night garments
and both were seriously injured. Miss
Morgan may die.
The firemen, nurses and attendants
succeeded in removing safely all the
patients in the institution. So in num-
ber
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03
Battle With Tramps.

Little Rock, Ark. Dec. 3.-One
man is dead and two seriously wound
ed as a result of a battle on an Iron
Mountain train near Newport. Train
men attempted eject party supposed
to be tramps. The latter opened
fire, hitting Brakemen Speer and Ir-
win. Both are In a serious condi-
tion. One of the tramps was killed,
and his body was found in a coal
car
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03

the purpose of burying the dead. and
lasted six hours
The Russians continue mine-ciear-
ing operations in Port Arthur har-
Dor, which is taken here to indicate
the fleet will attempt a sortie when
ever the harbor becomes untenable.
1t is evident most of the Russian
ships are badly damaged and unfit
for service, but still have some fight
ing power
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03
Japanese Finances Stated.

Toxic, Dec. 3.-Premier (Katsura
and Finance Minister Some today pre-
sented the war budget to the honE
of representatives. 1t calls for tn
tai of $S90,O00.O00, including provhs-
ion for interest on outstanding loans
The minister of finance said It WIN
be necessary next year TO borrow buf
s225 900 900.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03
HAPPY CANYON DITCH.
Three UmatiIla River Farmers mcor-
porate for Irrigation Purposes.

This afternoon Eugene DeHaven.
Charles Marple and Ed Dupuis, three
farmers living near Horseshoe curve,
filed articles of incorporation for the
Happy Canyon Ditch Company.
The object of the company will be
to construct about three miles of ir-
rigating ditch, covering about 200
acres of alfalfa land belonging to
them. The ditch will be taken out
of the Umatilla river near the Hop
per place. at Horseshoe curve, and
will reclaim some new land, besides
covering the farming lands Of the in
corporators.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03
Savings Bank

Both teams are practicing in the
effort to raise the score and one Of
the best games of the season is ex-
pected next Thursday night. Some
Oh the members OF both teams are
new players, and the old players seem
70 be about equally matched. The
winner of this contest will be imme-
ulately challenged by several other
business houses, and series of games
20 last for the entire winter is now
IN prospect.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03
Has CANCER of the Tongue.

Jerry Despair returned yesterday
evening from Spokane, where he vis-
tied his father, James Despair. who
is seriously Ill with cancer Of the
tongue. Mr.. Despain's father has
been i'll for about four months and
little hope for his recovery is enter
tanned. He lived for a number OF
years in Pendleton, coming to this
city In 1871.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03
BANK RUN RENEWED.
Former Cashier Gives Away the In
stitution's Secrets.

Buffalo, Dec. 3.-The run on ths
German-American Bank was renew
ed this morning, the bank beiEE
crowded with depostors demanding
their money. string OF persOun
lined up for half a block
Former Cashier Wehpner who re-
signed by request OF the bank offie-
ials few days ago, gave out a stats-
ment for the morning papers IN
which he declared the institution haS
made too many big loans.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03
Butter Creek Meetings.

Revs. H. S. Shangle and M. "
Howard go to Butter creek to hold
a series of meetings. commencing
next Wednesday evening and contin-
uing over the following Sunday. The
second quarterl ymeeting will also be
held there. at the Thompson school
house, Saturday and Sunday of next
week
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03

New York. Dec. 3,-Justice COnlaul,
in the city court this morning issus't
an attachment against the property
of Mrs. Chadwick In favor OF Loufsss
& Co.. Fifth avenue millionairez.
The amount is $1,000 The sherins
Immediately started In search ar
property upon which to levy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03

f.. e. Turner has named his pam
of pit bull terriers. which he recent
ly secured from the kennels OF H. n
r. Miller, at Croton. o., Oregon Terry
and Umatila Jude. The pups sFs
highly bred, and Turner expects In
carry away some blue ribbons at the
next Portland bench show. AS figaf-
ers this breed of dog is considered az
the top. The pedigrees of the twp
dogs show a long list of celebrates
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03
SERVING WR|TS
OF ATTACHING Mt
Creditors Trying to Secure
Themselves by Getting HoE
of Personal Property.
TRYING TO BREAK EVEN
WITH MRS. CHADWICK.

Landlord of the Holland HOUSE Rss-
strained From Allowing Her Chas--
tells To Leave His Hotel-Third Con--
tinuance of the Case Has BnzR
Taken I'm Observation-Disclosures Hs1A
Been Appointed TO Take Charges ~
Mrs. Chadwick's Property-Nepl,<H
of Carnegie's Calls at HoIla,ra
House.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03
To Administer Korea.

London, Dec. at is reported in
official circles that Marquis Ito and
the former Japanese minister to Rus
sia will come from Europe to Amer
lea early in 1905. 1t is understood
their mission will partly be relative to
the future administration of Korea,
and transferring the business of the
ters.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03
JAPANESE MOUNTING HEAVY
GUNS ON 2O3 METER HILL
Russians Making Preparations to Rush All Warshps From
the HarbOr When the City Surrenders.

Toxic, Dec. 3.-Advices from Port
Arthur state that the activity of the
japanese has not relaxed with the
capture of 2O3 Meter Hill, but there
already has begun placing of big guns
in position on the hill, and positions
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03
||IF[ss|0N IN
| me LAND CASES
|utional and Unexpected
|,i,ods During the Prose-
fsArgument
II. AEIDCKE MAKES
STARTLING CONFESSION.

n AGENT of the Department In
N in the Frauds, According to
M. With Reflections, Cast
\ Omsby, Also of the lnferiar
.rment-Case VIII Close With
Arguments by the Counsel, the
as Having No Witnesses to
In. or Other Defense To Make.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03
Third Continuance.

Cleveland. Dec. "A third coninHr
uance was taken today in the Cast
of Herbert l.. Newton against Cazise
l.. Chadwick, in which an applicatisr
was made for receiver for thse
Chadwick securities The matter waz
laid over until December 10 by NM
tual agreement.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03
Rails for die Great Southern.

Instead of securing rails and equip
ment from the foreign market for the
Great Southern railroad, they were
ordered from the Colorado Fuel &
Iron Company through Portland
agents yesterday. the first delivery
to be made in 60 days, This will
greatly facilitate work and, as w. F.
Nelson, one of the officers. told the
reporter we may take ride to Dufur
on the Fourth of July. .The equip
ment ordered will cost s150,000.
Within a few months the road will
be pushed on to Bend.-The Dalles
Chronicle.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03
Must Have Especial Permission.

Colombo, Island of Ceylon, Dec. 8.
The authorities here have been no.
tficd from London that no coaling fa-
facilities shall be given belligerents
without permission of the local gov
ernment.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03
...ssssssssss'


prtland, Dec. 3--The great
|ienatlon in the land fraud
came this afternoon at 2
bek. when Frank Walga-
! one Of the defendants, in
Eptsd Halls speech and
lsi to change his plea to
Of guilty, and by confess
implicated all the other
pintOrs in a long chain of
! and perjuries. He is the
Of the defendants to show
Of Weakening.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03
Massachusetts Village Burns.

Hyannis. Mass. Dec. 3.-Fire this
morning destroyed a portion of the
business section of town. Loss, $780,
600.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-12-03
Chicago Grain.

Chicago. Dec 3.-December wheat
opened s1.091s, closed $1.O9%; May
wheat opened $1.10%, closed $1.1l%.
Corn opened 4S9s, closed 47B. Oats
opened '2914, closed 29.