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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-04-08

the keen work of the detective and the
subsequent confession of Judge Tanner
are almost tragic in their bearing.
While Tanner refused to produce the
partnership books kept by the firm of
Mitchell and Tanner, on the ground that
1t might incriminate him, he did pro-
duce partnership agreement, dated
1901, that on it's face appeared to be
genuine.
But Mr.. Burns thought differently.
To make long story short, the clever
detective noted that the agreement was
written on paper which bore the water
mark of Edinample. The books of the
firm showed that the first Edinample
bond paper purchase had been made
on March 80, 1908, almost three years
subsequent to the writing of their origi-
nal partnership agreement. Burns also
noted that the document had been writ
ten on typewriter using black rib
bon, and investigation proved that dur
ing the period between 1901 and 1905
green and purple ribbons had been
used, and that black was used for the
IL
discovered also that the profits of the
concern were divided equally between
Mitchell and Tanner, and that a clause
in the original partnership agreement
read: THAT all moneys received from
pracNcing before the department at
Washington was to be the exclusive
profits Of John H. MITCHELL" while in
the agreement presented before the
grand jury the name Of Tanner APP
peared in the place Of Mitchell's.
Misspelled words in the agreement fur
nished clew, and Tanners son in a
test before the grand Jury misspelled
those same words, and finally admitted
that he had written the agreement in
December, 1904. Judge Tanner was
now called before the grand jury again,
and persisted in his former statement
that the agreement was genuine, and
the grand jury promptly indicted him
for perjury. Later, 1t Is said, he made
confession to Burns, duplicating
Mitchell In the fraud.
The "Burn-Without-Es iip Letter.
In the meantime Harry c. Robertson,
the private secretary OF Senator
Mitchell, at Washington, had been
subpoenaed as witness by the gov
eminent, and on his arrival at Port
land was Immediately taken by Mr..
Burns before the grand jury. 1t was
believed that he was carrying an i'm
portant letter from Mitchell to Tanner,
and this letter was demanded by the
Jury, and reluctantly surrendered.
Here was the most sensational bit of
evidence yet produced. The letter was
widely published at the time of its dis
covery. but this article would not be
complete without quoting a portion OF
the document to which Senator Mitchell
had appended the solemn admonition:
Burn this without fail:
you must not get ratified or alarmed.
Senator Mitchell wrote. Harry win
doubtless Identify the copartnership arti-
cles Of 1901 az having been prepared by
him. See him at once on his arrival. Don't
be interviewed until 1 see you. And this
II strictly conndential-don't tell Harry.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-04-08

nothing whatever to do with the land
steals. and which was perfectly proper
for the clerks to give. This information
would require little research on the
part of the clerk, and when 1t was fin
ished the inquirer professed himself to
be deeply grateful and on leaving would
press $40 bill into the hands of the
clerk, and IL he raised any protests,
would say: ooh, give it to your wife,"
Here was temptation easy to yield
to- for it seemed so innocent and harm
less, as he had only furnished informa-
ton which was legitimate and the in
quirer had merely given an expression
of gratitude for services rendered. But
that was but the first step. In few days
the conspirator would call again and
want still other information which did
not have to do with the land cases. The
clerk, eager to oblige, supplied the in
formation, and $50 offered by the CRATE
full inquirer was more readily accepted
than the $40 had been. Now the clerk
was fixed, and when the conspirator
came out boldly and sought information
in regard to land cases, and the clerk
would protest that he could not give it,
he was coolly informed that he must do
as he was bid, for he had accepted two
or three brides from him already, and il
1t became known he would lose his place
and perhaps go to the penitentiary. The
clerk, realizing his position, would
yield, and in short time would be deep
in the meshes Of the great conspiracy.
After Big Game.
But the big game had not been winged
as yet, and It was really the big fellows
which the department was anxious to
get. But step by step the trail was lead
ing up higher and higher, and desperate
as were the efforts to end the investiga-
ton, powerful as were the influences ex-
erted to discredit the work and place
Secretary Hitchcock in false light, strong
as were the counter charges brought
against the secretary Of the interior to
have him removed, not for an instant
did he hesitate or pause In his purpose
to run to the ground every one in any
way connected with the land frauds,
whether United States senator or poor
$1,000 clerk, the tool of the real con-
spirators.
The first hint from Arizona had led to
unearthing big frauds in California, and
now the trail led into Oregon, where the
confession of Frank H. walgamott
brought about the conviction OF a pretty
bunch Of prominent people, among them
8. A. ID. Puter, who is alleged to have
had dealings with Senator Mitchell In
the land frauds. From this beginning
all the timber land prosecutions in the
state Of Oregon started. 1t is charged
that Portland man and a millionaire
lumber dealer Of Minnesota had ac-
quired more than 100000 acres in Ore
gon. With the conviction of Puter,
Mckinley and others. Burns did not rest,
but proceeded to worm from them in
formation which resulted in the charges
of the bribing Of United States Senator
Mitchell, Of Portland. wa
The plot thickened and a. It did 30
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-08-18
REID LEASES ENGLISH MANOR.
Americas Ambassador VIII Reside in
a Handsome Country Home.

Iondua August Ambassador
RoH nl, taken a lease On a country
scat at Wirs' Park. near Ampthlii
B"diori,hlrr and Mr. Reid and his
family Will take vp their residence
there Tor Winter in q couple OF months
The unIha-- ilor hl, secured the prop.
er'y for h' term ~ his stay In Eng
land
NrrN rarh is hne place, OF : 900
Gct"s, uu wuch there Is good shooting
The mansion .. almost as large as
Dorchester huu,, aud is richly iur,
nlshed aud Wei equipped With every.
thing necessary iur the entertainment
and comfort ~ house parties Some
slight changes Nj, ne made.
The estate IS - miles frOm London
and MI R'.d propose. coming 10 the
metropolis daily u A', automobile.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-08-18
TRANS-MISSISSIPPI
CONGRESS- MEETS
Many Prominent Men Gather at
Portland Exposition.
1000 DELEGATES ARE PRESENT
The First Days Session Will BE De-
voted to Welcome Addresses and Re
sPonses--Many Cities Want the Con-
Vention Next Year.

Portland, Ore, August 17.-EVery-
thing Is IN readiness for the opening
session of the Trans-Mississipp con
gress, which Is to begin a four days
session in Portland today. Delegates
by the hundred have been arriving IN
the city during the past TWO days and
Secretary A. + Franycs estimates
that there will be in the neighbor.
hood OF 900 delegates present when
Chairman Rufus p jennings, Of the
executive committee. calls the meet.
ing TO order.
Large delegations are here from Cal.
ifornia, Utah, Colorado. and Texas
and Montana. besides a liberal number
from all the states west OF the Missis.
sippi river
As is to DO expected. the largest
attendance will be drawn from the
three sister states OF Oregon. Wash
ington and Idaho, and the balance of
power In the matter Of selecting the
next meeting place, which shows signs
OF being a matter Of keen compe
tltion. will rest largely with the dele.
gates OF these states Already the
representatives Of Salt Lake, Denver
and San Francisco. the three leading
candidates now in the field, have now
commenced securing converts and 80
far as can be- learned each has about
an equal choice In securing the prize.
The session today will De for the
most part devoted 10 the making of
welcoming addresses by Governor GEO.
Chamberlain. Of Oregon; and Albert
l. VI ,ad. Of Washington, United
States Senators Fulton. OF Oregon and
Piles. of Washington, by representa-.
t!yos of por''anl's municipality and
the local commercial organizations
The responses will be- made by GOV.
cruor G. C. Pardee, Of California, GOV.
oruor John II Mickey. OF Nebraska,
and Ex-Governor David X. Francis.
NJ Missouri
The only matter VI routine business
which viii be- done today is the ap
pOiutm,n, ut the committee On resolu.
lions and permanent organization.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-08-18
Fruit Passes THROUGH State

Jackson. Miss. August l7.-Sccre.
tary Hunter or the state board oi
health. today gave his consent for ba.
mana trains from New Orleans 20 pass
through the state under the rules laid
down 10y IN" state board Of health
The fruit is To be- sent through in
tightly refrigerated cars. the vcntia,.
ors In the roofs 10 be covered with 20.
inch wire. The fruit Is TO be- put on
board of iumigatcd cars 40 Chalmette
ana then delivered 10 ,ac Illinois Cen.
;ral road outside the city, not passing
through New Orleans.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-08-18
Plenty Of Fruit at Mobile.

Mobile, Ala, August 17.-Notwlth.
standing the report OF banana famine
in Chicago from the receipt of bananas
at this port today and others enroute.
there seems to be enough to supply
all northern markets In business cir.
Giles 1t was claimed today. that there
Is the greatest existence OF a famine
they are doubtful Receipts today
were: Steamer IT. Gaines, from Bo-
cas- Del Toro. 1900 punches; Taun.
ton, from Bocas del TOro. $4,000; I'm.
pcrlator. from Port Limon, 25,OO0; An
sela from Puerto COrtez, $4,000, rs
parala from Port LImon. $4,000 Total
49,. 900 lunches.
With the exception Of the ~. Gaines
ell steamers were up To the United
Fruit company. The Bsparla, which ar.
rived early this morning, is anchored
In midstream awaiting a berth to dis.
charge. She has the record for bring.
ing this time the largest cargo Of ba.
nanas ever brought 70 MOble-45,0uO
lunches
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-08-18

nunicahon with New Orleans. allow.
inp freight 10 come In that has been
fum.yatcd. Fruit and dry goods are
excepted.
President SOuchOn has telegraphed
concentrations to the Shreveport au.
thorties. He has also wired to the
Rlchland parish authorities asking
them to modify their drastic regula
lions.
At Covington Dr. Durell, head OF the
tuberculosis sanitarium, and A noted
student Of insect life, has been max.
ing Investigations to discover II the
stegOmyia exists there. He has ex.
amined several hundred mosquitoes
and failed to find one. Hundreds OF
New Orleans people have gone to Gov.
ington and its vicinity.
n the entire city responds TO the
appeal for sulphur fumigation on Sun.
day. It Is estimated that 300 tons or
6OO,0 900 pounds will be consumed.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-08-18
MONEY CRISIS THREATENS CHINA
German Banker Who Has. Travelled
There Makes Statement.

San Francisco, August l7.-Car!
Behrman, Berlin banker, who has been
travelling extensively in China, says
that a grave monetary crisis is liable
to occur in China before long
That country" he goes on to say.
Seems to be manipulating It's coinage
In such a manner as to have less
valuable coin circulating side by side
with one more valuable, and accOrd'
ing 70 a well known economic law, the
less valuable medium Is likely TO drive
out the more valuable one and cause
a financial depression.
Heretofore the cash copper coin
in value equal To about one-twentie;n
OF the American cent. has been the
chief coin in circulation. But recent.
ly there has been an extensive mint
age OF a coin called the cent 1t is
equal TO about ten cash OF the lat
ter, fully 100000 were coined last
year while the mintage OF the cash
has not been increased Now, while
the value Of the cent Is nominally
about ten times that Of the cash its
Intrinsic value is not nearly 50 much
larger and | fear less valuable, intrin-
sically. OF the two coins. will drive
out the other. doubt If the indus
trial strength of China is such as 70
make 1t prepared to substitute such a
unit Of money as the cent for the much
less valuable unit on which all trans.
actions have been based in the past"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-08-18
WIRE TAPPERs ARRESTED.
Gang Of swindlers Are Rslded BY -
lice Of New York.

New York. August l7.-Having ben
Informed that band Of swindle5s pos,
ing ds wire tappers had Melted a large
sum by the familiar confidence method
Of pretending 10 hold back race results
going by wire 10 pool rooms. the pc.
lice have raided brown stone front
house, handsomely furnished. in West
Forty-tith street
Nine men were alleged 10 be- mem.
lers Of the gang were arrested. E!gat
Of the prisoners already had their pic.
lures on the Ogues' gallery
Police reserves were called ont TO
help in the charge on the building
Officers climbed mp the front AMI ~.
tered by th" parlor window Eleven
men were within and they made a
wild dash 10 escape. Two succeed.
ed but the others were he'd up at the
buck fence ana submitted without a
struggle
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-08-18
New submarine Beat

Chicago August q; \ sp.cia, from
Cleveland q. says ;ha, Luther &
Thompson has invented submarine
boat which the luIed S'sSrs gov
ernment IS examining Nth Wow OF
adopting Il 10 the Hsvy department
The invention LOOKS Ike . shark and
that Is the name Of Mt Thompson has
given the vessel have studied he
actions Of the fsh tor tWcnt, uyc war,
and my boat Is constructed 10 s!nk
last as nsh docs, by means of "a
wing blaces said Mr. Thompson n,
Nrrriug gear used on ~ sgAu,suUes
Is not adapted to the Mind % vors
ina, vessels Of this class are ,hu,cis,
ID do
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-08-18
csr,lsssness Cause o, Accident.

Macon. Ca, August lT.-The curo.
ner's jury created a sensation by d..
claring that reckless management and
negligent employees caused the disas.
trous wreck Monday afternoon oe
tween the Central o. Georgia through
freight and the Atlanta division pas
senger train. The fury took testimony
from a number Of witnesses tie prin.
cipal one being the dispatcher a. The
Junction His story vas q most thrill
:ne oae he saw the passenger ,rala
move no the mad on the main line .s
Il 'eft he function. Then he cauTh,
IN" 's. - instrument a report
f-Jal ..ofe thar me freiCh,
train haf .au 'h.rc and vas making
us Way "a Nacsa
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-08-18
ENJOYS MAKING
LITTLE HEADWAy
Peace Conference Gets Throgyb
Its Work Slowly.
ARTICLE us BEING CONSIDERED
This Artlole Refers to the Cess On q
the Chinese Eastern Railway :, ,,.
na-Hereafter ENJOYS and SITE,
Will Take Breakfast at Naval ysro

Portsmouth, n. H., AuSu,. g, u.
Japanese ENJOYS. after q ..
Newcastle in a c0yeAad o..
though cold rain prevail
at the navy yard at $40 90.
Russian commissioners rrl.u ..,
a few minutes afterNari
derstOOd that the subjec' -
sdered today was No. I, ~. .. ...
conditions, which is the On. ,.
to the eSsion of the CHA S.. z.
railroad to China.
After today the peace p..u.... ...
ries are TO be served with their .. q.
fast in their dining room 49, o.. .,a
stores building. at the u4,, ..-,
Heretofore a luncheon dHl ."
tea had been served in a..
room, and the arrangpmg b.. ...
very attractive.
The menu for breakfa-' f. ...
In French and sets forth ag ,... =
dishes calculated to plea, .
lite Of the widest variety.
Breakfast will be ready "t..
ing at half past 3 o'C,Unh. CO..
the intention 20 have 'hu m . O..
Guided So that the session -
ference may begin al 10 o.1.'
The trip OF the envoy ..."
hotel TO the navy yard o.. "..
was very disagreeah'e on a...... '.
the steady rain. which '.- ....
representatives. in their oi,, ....
bile were uncomfortable
The morning session U' '..
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-08-18
Trying to Suppress Boycott.

Shanghai. August 1.-THE Chinese
foreign board has ordered Chou Fu.
the vicer0y ~ Nankin. 10 make ever,
eifori 10 suppress the boycott which
has nov been extended 20 English
goods imported. II ~ supposed. by an
American arm Chinese merchant %
have asked the general chamber @,
commerce 20 assist them to supprcs Is
he movemcn; tearing that serioue
financial trouble will result Much OF
the trade 81 Shanghai 10 a.r,aly be-
ing transferred 20 Ten TsIU sherS
General Nuaa Sal Hal vicrrol ~ r,
chi Ii has prohibited the boyvo,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-08-18
Amsriean Flor.sts Meet

Washington Augus' To"
OF American Florists and ore
HortieuliuTaiists began o. 80.
session here today VIII N
large attendance PartieuS'
est vas displayed In ths p
JUDGES the prize essay .".
subject being the idea e.
hrSt prize was awarded :
sky. o, philadelphia '-a
HenTy Eichho,z. % Ws'r'
and the third % } AG"..
New York city. Fu.aRr--
nation n Offices slc
,omorrow Dr r p pa..
The bureau ~ par .rt
cred an llll>'s',S ''.'-
culture and Horticulture
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-08-18
Lion Trainer Seriously Injured.

Memphis. August II A special 10
the Ncws-ScImitar from GAINESVILLE.
Tenn, says that during a performance
Of circus here last night a fight
took place between lion and its
trainer, Charles Duncan. After the lat.
ter entered the cage the enraged ami
maj sprang toward him, Duncan slip
ped and fell, the lion leaping upon
MIN. biting ,and crushing the 1eft
shoulder in a frlghtul manner. The
trainer discharged a pistol and hot
irons were thrust into the cage for the
purpose OF driving the lion into a
corner OF the cage, Trainer Dnu
can was then rescued and removed &c
sanI,arium. where he is Ia SER.
Gus cOnd ton. Duncan Is said 20 liz,
In Louisville. Ky \ large audience
Witnessed the thrilling experience Of
the trainer.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-08-18
Omen Door for Siberia

Toxic. August 1.-THE a. b.
discussing the proceeduG,
peace conference a. Por'sm'i'
gests that Japan omitted '' t'-
the open door in siberia an ''-
ing OF Siberian rivers 10 '.' 7'
ton OF the world ViSd.y'' "r
free port. u declares. Nyu.f q.
a, Japan much but i 49,
assis; the development ~ A
commerce.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-08-18
National Reciprocity Conference.

Chicago. August 1.-THE national
reciprocity conference began a two
days session today 81 the Illinois
hotel with 600 delegates from all parts
~ the country assembled to discuss
reciprocal trade relations Other coun.
trles amended the tarin law. altera
tions OF the Interstate commerce laws
aud kindred laws The west sent =
large delegation. the great stock rails.
ing and farming industries Of the
world were well represented The east.
ern states also are we'll represented
al The conference. A notable feature
81 the convention wGs the attendance
of foreign resident In Chicago repre-.
sentlng nearly every country. The
conference Was called 10 order at 10 IL
O'Clock this morning by A. d San
derS OF Chicago
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-08-18

Sump;lf ore Angus Ifs. r
Deylin a iocouos.ys eagiuceT. de bees
Arrcsfed ~ sheriff Steele. 81 Csatla
waurgus eouaty. \. 4. charged With
rAa murdsg o. sirAnesg with vaous
- quArrel a. OiEa Ia hat coGaey
nsilA 80 W tahea bArk - Reu YorR,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-08-18

New Orleans, August l7.--ENccpt
ia a somewhat lower temperature
ore was little change In the yellow
tter situation and the time OF the
lfral authorities was largely taken
With routine work
A dozen suspicious cases were re-.
1Ffed for investigation during the
NH, and occupied tn eatlentlon OF
~ inspectors. but with large percent.
s,e Of recoveries and tho small per
ntaGe Of deaths. the whole sltua.
30 was regarded with cheerfulness.
the only depressing influence upon
ne community Is the serious lnroads
boa trade which has been made by
4He guarantees. Although many PEG.
~ who do not usually leave the city
ave gone away ON vacation retail
terchants have not suffered severely.
wholesRlers whose receipts are
Measured by the business they do with
surrounding country are still, So.
pnsly affected A. the regular bus
ess season opens here ON Sep, l.,
png appeals are being made through
gcnlars and otherwise for aid from
ID health authorities In cities towns
1d counties In restoring freight tart
The fact that che physicians are
~ asslstlng the Marine hospital
vice IN turning up all the existing
11es OF yellow fever IL evidenced IA
~ examination OF the report for the
afl ~ hours OF the 81 cases, a Ia
Ieatlon having been made, the nun
III 60. thirty or about one-half were
Hloried by doctors aE having come
'lhin their practice. OF the other
~ Inspector Perkins produced ~
.Rnaa 90 yellow fever and cases pr
81n1lRg symptoms thereof. two were
4olurnOd by the ward organizations
lno By the city board OF health. ave
ID the emergency hospital and four
~ the charity hospital
Any friction that has heretofore tx
lsled has passed away and perfect
harmony exists In she work
nrha ,o,,I n,r,her -, case. trcst,b
q. ar, .,,.,....,,.,, ,osn,,.I a. ts,o d.
- ~ Nh, .n,,h.r "a H.. d,.4
s.. -. g.. =, -. 80 g.. hoor
- -, -, ''"" 49, 49,. :,
.,,s,sn,,.a -. a., -, go, c,,on
w. - - 'N
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-08-18
Double rrsassy IN rsnns.sss.

ChUtRnoOsa. Tenn, August IA
Nv~s dispatch from RockNooi T,an
says ;aat VII FraElsF ana John VII
llams kdIcd Jordan MILLER aud his 80
In the moaaiAins near here today. No
particulars are oftAlaahie HA,l the ~.
sura a oglcars saai IhsrA
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-08-18
NOnNa, May ss RseuslIs

lLr.iu. AUGUST u The plan sup
ported BY Great Br,taia Tor Frac,
Charles of Denmark % Asceut ,ls
Norv ,x.an thrCns has failed aCoors
ibS 10 intormStloa received tr0m 90
pvnhagen The expectation Is thai
NoTvsy WIN estxslisA = rspaesie.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-08-18
Wholesale TRADE
SUFFERS SERIOUSLY
slIow Fever Plays Havoc With
New Orleans Merchants.
i Gaze ARE NOW REPORTED

FsleIsns Grow More Hopeful Every
o5S. and the Greatest Depression
FsIs In the Crescent City IS the Rig
i 0uaraatIne Of Other Places
New cases OF yellow fever in New
eana since G D. m. Tuesday-l9,
fttal cases 10 date 1899.
1ealhs--5
Total deaths--175.
ho increase In the number OF new
ees OF yellow fever In New Orleans
81 20 noon today is Offset by the de-.
tase In the death list as compared
I'D the same hours yesterday II
|kews the effectiveness OF the treat.
4ent OF cases and conveys an air OF
tcouragement.
No new cases were reported during
~ morning hours from any point In
Be state.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-08-18

BoSton. Angus i-th
vAaory oGiciAls received
late las, nlght frOn thel rs
vatsry IN cailfsrniA thar
sIlaas e gss,asr O. ~ oe's