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New-York tribune., 1905-02-27
FRANK CROKER MEMORIAL
Family to Distribute $1,000 Among
Various Charities.

1t was learned yesterday that before Richard
Croker sailed for Europe on Saturday he
called family conference to decide on suit
able memorial for Frank Croker Mr. and
Mrs. Croker decided to distribute $1,000 among
charities Of various religious beliefs where it
would do the most good for the poor Of the
city. Andrew Freedman Will attend to the dis
tribution Of the fund
The following are the charities to be bene-
fted:-st- Joseph's Hospital for Consumptives
$500; Little Sisters OF the Poor. 5Oth-st and
3d-ave $500; Sisters OF Divine Compassion, 13s
2d-ave.. $500; st. Vincent De Paul Society, 10
Perry-st.. $1,000; Missionary Sisters of Sacred
Heart for Poor Italians. $500; Salvation Army
$500; Mount Sinai Hospital $500; United He
brew Charities, 2d-ave. and 21st-st, $500
Father Ducey is to receive $500 for the poor Of
ST Ieo's parish
New-York tribune., 1905-02-27
HITS ELECTION BRIBERY.
AssembLymon Palmer WiU Intro
duce Three Measures This Week.

Albany, Feb 25.-Another gun IN the legislative
campaign against election bribery VIII be fired this
week when Minority Leader Palmer will introduce
In the Assembly three bills and amendment to
the penal code aimed at this practice. Those be-
hind the measures are anxious to have them
derstood as non-partisan, for which purpose. 1t is
said, they VIII be introduced in the Senate by
Republican.
The real objective IN the opinion of those inter
ested IS the who actually handles and dis
burses the cash. because large number Of men
must meet him and know what he does. They
have IN mind legislation which will require a state
ment from these men, and limit the objects for
which they spend money the theory that
the candidate and men higher up in the organiza-
tion cover their tracks.
The bills win cover: (a) The features OF responsi
bility by the candidate committeeman and others
actually disbursing funds: (b) the rendering Of
statement of election expenses accompanied by
vouchers (c) defining Of the meaning Of corrupt
practices. by stating the legitimate objects of
penditures such meetings, preparation and cir
cIaton OF ntel ature hiring carriages. poll workers
and canvass clerks. the payment Of secretaries etc.
and prohibiting all other election expenditures, ex-
cept those specified, and (d) setting forth the
penalties for corrupt practices being forfeiture OF
Office by candidate personally guilty thereof, and
deriving party of its in election district
WI ere corrupt practices have taken place
&c ling the election If the corrupt practices have
prevailed in both parties
1ydes for summary investigation by the Supreme
Court or a justice thereof, or a county judge, OF
charges made by any resident and qualified voter Of
election or election OF county city, town or village
officers.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-27
WINS 1T TUXEDO
Former National Champion Has Leg
on Gold Racquet.

Tuxedo Park n. Y Feb. 26-The final round Of
play for the gold racquet brought together to-day
on the courts here Clarence H. Mackay. the former
amateur champion Of the United States. and I.
Townsend irwin of the Tuxedo Tennis and Racquet
Club and Mr. Mackay easily in three straight
games 10. 15-12 $50. Irwin reached the final by
default Erskne Hewitt was unable to play,
owing to the death of his uncle. Edward Cooper.
Irwin played pluckily throughout and stuck to his
opponent until the last ace was won
Mr. Mackay showed his form Of three years ago.
when he defeated all comers. He was not a COM
petltor for this years national championship but
s he disposed Of George c. Clark, jr runner up to
Lawrence W waterbury, the public is looking forward
with great interest to a match between Messrs.
NTackav and Waterbury. It hinted by several
Of the spectators at to-days play that two matches
might be arranged-one TO be played here and one
on the courts Of the New-York Racquet and Ten
MS Club
In addition to a special prize, Mr.. Nackay, by
to-days victory, Will get leg the gold racquet.
presented last year by Hugo Barring to the local
club for competition. Milton ., Barger, or the
New-York Racquet and Tennis Club, won the tour
nament last year.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-27
DIR. eRENFELL TELLS OF HIS WORK.

DR. Wilfred Grenfell. the Arctic traveller was q
busy man yesterday. In the morning he made an
address at Grace Methodist Church. speak
ing briefly to the pupils of the Sunday school af-
terward In the afternoon b. addressed a large
gathering in the auditorium OF the West Side Young
Mems Christian Association. His remarks IL
lustrated by sereopticon views of scenes in Labra
dor where his mission and hospital work have met
with success he said, considering the primitive
facilities he has had He outlined his work on tho
coasts of Labrador and Newfoundland. where ha
has established three hospitals, each with a doc
tor and trained nurse.
Pictures were shown Of the fishing vessels and
the abodes OF the Esquimau and Indian settlers
also of his first ship the schooner Albert and his
present one, a steamer called the StrathcOna,
which ls now frozen in the ice on the east side OF
Newfoundland Bay. He expects to Join her, he
said in May and continue the work of fishing for
fish and for mems souls. DR.. Semple. DR.. van
DYKE and Hamilton w. Mabie have allowed their
names to be used as nucleus of an auxiliary COM
mitee be formed in this city for the purpose OF
establishing a branch station. from which to as
sist In the mission and hospital work Dr. Grentell
win speak in Boston next Sunday at Trinity
Church.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-27
PRIZEFIGHT PRISONERS FREED.
Police Took Tickets, but Sprung the Trap
Too Soon.

The sixty men arrested on Saturday night IN Cap
tain Cooney's raid on alleged prizefght at No.
249 West 64th-st were discharged yesterday by
Magistrate Whitman in the West Side Court. The
police testified that they saw no fight or persons
dressed for the ring and the magistrate held that
the evidence insufficient
John Fuller, the proprietor Of the stable. de-
cared that the promoters of the fight took forcible
possession OF his place. threatening him with
hammer.
The policemen testified that they went to the barn
and found only two men there. The police were
in plain clothes. One stationed at the
door to take tickets while the others posted them
selves about the place and assumed poses befittng
sporting men. Soon the sports" began to arrive.
and when they had gathered to the number of
sixty, the police announced themselves, closed the
doors and summoned the patrol wagons
New-York tribune., 1905-02-27
THE JOSEPH HOLLAND sENgFlT.

The benefit TO be given for Joseph Holland. the
well known actor. who by reason OF physical dis
ability. is inCapacitated further stage work
will be held at the Metropolitan opera House on
the afternoon of Friday. March - An auction
sale OF seats viii be held the previous Friday.
March It. at Of Charles Frohmau's play houses
probably the Empire. at which Mr.. Silo viii ofIl-
ciate. assisted by numerous players of national
repute- \ souvenir programme Is being made.
which Will contain drawings by Reid. MetcaIt. Vos
and others
The committee having in charge the testimonial
announces that Miss Ethel barrymore VIII appear
IN a speciality. that Miss Marie Dressler viii sing,
assisted BY chorus composed OF nearly all ths
leading men and women at that time Ia New.
York, Victor Herbert aud one OF the largest or
cheStras ever gathered together in this city VIII
play during the performance, while il Is assured
that among the stars who viii positively appear
Miss Eleanor Robson, William Gillette. Frank
Daniels. David Warneld Lew Yields. Francis VIII
and Joseph Weber.
Playlets will be introduced. under the direction
of Julian Mitchell and Ge0rge Marion and in every
other way this testimonial promises to 0e ore ot
the most conspicuous affairs O1 the kind fox rnAas
years.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-27
B, AND o. ORDERS $50 LOCOMOTIVES.
Provision Also Made for Purchase of 10000
Cars-Total Cost Over $12,000,000.

Baltimore. Feb. 26.-The Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road Company has authorized the purchase of I75
consolidation freight locomotives 30 passenger loco
motives 40 six wheel switching locomotives and
10O5O freight cars. This will be the new equip
rnent for the present year. and will be by far the
largest purchase made in recent years by the COM
pany. The contracts Will soon be awarded, and
the aggregate cost will range between S12o0oOo0
and $l3OO0OOO The delivery Of cars will commence
in April and in time for navigation business. II is
expected the first locomotive will be delivered In
June, and all deliveries OF cars and locomotives
completed by November l. 1905. in order to take
care of next winters business requirements
New-York tribune., 1905-02-27
WOMAN SHOOTS BURGLAR.
Uses Shotgun on Man in Her Room-He
May Die.

Lexington, Mass. Feb 26.-Edward Barrow.
twenty-one years old. of City Mills, shot and
probably fatally wounded by Miss Ottiine s AL
derman, on being discovered in the latter's bed
room early to-day Tonight his condition was
critical.
Miss Alderman. who IS about fifty years old,
lives with her mother and unmarried sister. She
told the police that she lying awake in bed
reading about 2SO o'clock when the light was sud
denly extingushed She is quite deaf and did not
hear intruder but, distinguishing the outlines OF
a mans form. commanded him to leave. When he
moved toward her she reached for shotgun kept
by her bed and fired. Barrow sank to the floor
with charge of birdshot IN his abdomen. Barrow
is employed by forester at Arlington Centre. If he
survives he Will be held for burglary
New-York tribune., 1905-02-27
GYM" MEETS HERE FRIDAY NIGHT.
Harvard Team at Columbia and Lehigh at
University Heights.

Followers of gymnastics here will have their
first good opportunity OF getting line the rea-
tive strengths OF several teams OF the intercollegiate
Association on Friday night. Harvard and Co
,urbia meet tn a dual in the local gymna-
sium but as Harvard IS not going to enter team
in the championships, the meet VIII serve only to
.hoyI the strength of the light blue team. On the
same night New York University and Lehsh win
aireedv defeated the University Of Pennsylvania
@asI13 by a score of % TO % The result Of this
meet will give basis OF comparison pet"eeh new
York and Pennsylvania
New-York tribune., 1905-02-27
uvu, MAY MEET BROWN AT FOOTBALL.

New-York University will play eight games on
-, ,airor next fall-six at home and away
-Four games have already been arranged They
are WESLEYAN at Ohio Field. October p; Rutgers
al Ohio Field. November q; Syracuse at Syracuse
5s ebs dates pending are with Stevens Institute
Lehigh Trinity and Brown The The h Brown HIaved game
f1rnvidence Syracuse and Lahigh VIII appear on
the schedule after lapse OF several years. while
I5rorn will be met for the first time. As yet the
seIection OF a coach has not been decided, but
there q strong possibility "a. tnaf t. ysa fu2 VIII
New-York tribune., 1905-02-27
HOT SPRINGS HOTELS SAFE.
Mayor Issues Statement That All Visitors
Can Still Be Accommodated.

Hot Springs, Ark Feb. 26-The first estimates Of
the damage done by the fire were not exaggerated.
More than forty city blocks have been eaten away
bv the flames and the most conservative estimates
place the loss at $l,500.0O0.
The following statement has been issued by the
Mayor
To the Public: The fire swept area lies princi-
pally in the residence portion Of the city While
the loss is enormous, the principal business portion
of Hot Springs including the hotels and lighthouses
is not affected We think therefore, it proper
to request The Associated Press 10 state that our
city has ample accommodations for all who may
desire to visit It for health pleasure. and no
advance in rates will be tolerated.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-27
DOCTOR IN CELL TRIES SUICIDE.
Washington Eye, Ear and Throat Specialist
Held for Alleged Forgery.
rBx TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIsUSE.I

Newport News. Va. Feb. 2s-Dr. S. DeIancsy
Hicks indicted last week for forgery attempted
last night 10 hang himself in his cell with piece
Of rope manufactured out OF rags and bits OF
cloth, which he had tied 70 the grating OF the door
a guard prevented the suicide.
Dr. Hicks is well known in Washington. Rich
mond and Norfolk where he Practised as an eye.
ear and throat specialist, and was prominent II
society. He posed as seSthete and is the author
OF several brochures OF Since his arrest bis
relatives and friends appear 20 have abandoned
i'm
New-York tribune., 1905-02-27
HOSPITAL FUND COLLECTION.

Charles Laner OF No. 80 Cedar-st-, the general
treasurer OF the Hospital Saturday and Sunday AS
sociaton, reports the following additional contri-
buttons TO the collection in progress:
New-York tribune., 1905-02-27
The cARoNIA LEAVES QUEENSTOWN.

Queenstown Feb 26.--The Cunard Line
steamer Caronia sailed for NewYork at II IS a. m.
to-day on her maiden voyage, She behaved splen-
didy. despite heavy gale after leaving Liverpool
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-21
WANT
LOWER
FIGURES
Commercial Street
May Be Improved by
Owners of Frontage

On behalf of a committee of prop.
erty owners Of frontage On South
Commercial street, Alderman Bayne
appeared before Manager weleh, of
the Citizens Light & Traction Com,
pany today, and ascertained that the
street car company would just as soon
build the extension to the rock quarry
and haul the crushed rock for that
street improvement for the property
owners as for the contractor, who has
been awarded the contract, and Mr..
Bayne is Of the opinion that the prop
erty owners will be able to get lower
figures, and make the improvement
themselves.
Under the charter the property own
ers can make the improvement them.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-21

selves, If they consider the bid too
high, but will have to put up 80 per
cent Of the total cost of the street,
which will be between four and five
thousand dollars to ensure performance
Of the contract according to specifca-
tions. Mr.. Bayne thinks this is the
only way to make the improvement
and avoid q lawsuit, and he Is very
anxious that the improvement shall go
through. He says IL the property own
srs do the work themselves they will
make a better street, as they will put
down three layers instead of two, and
he considers the specifications defec-
tive in not requiring three layers Of
crushed rock. They are getting figures
Of contractors to see IL the excavating
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-21
Woman Sues for Money
Loaned to Her
Intended
His Counter Claim for Breach
of Promise Is $4,000
and the Intended Is
Still Waiting

In a civil suit, began July 26th, Sarah
Hassan claims Of E. L. Bentley $3O4.73,
for a certain sum Of gold coin Of the
realm in the amount of $27O, furnished
and delivered April IA, 1903, to the
said Bentley.
And now eometh the unusual. BY his
counsel, John Bayne, Bentley ~reponents
that he got the $270 after he had So
cured a promise Of marriage from the
plaintiff, and sues for breach Of prom.
Use damages in the sum Of $500. He
alleges:
"That at Salem, Oregon, on or about
the 4th day of April, 1908, the plain.
tiff paid to the defendant the sum Of
two hundred and seventy dollars, the
same being the s270 mentioned in
plaintiffs complaint, and II was then
agreed between plaintiff and the de-
PENDANT that they should be married,
and that the defendant and the plain.
tiff would then go over to the state Of
Washington, where the plaintiff owned
certain lots, and that, for the said sum
Of $27O paid him as aforesaid by the
plaintiff, the defendant would plan and
superintend the construction Of a
double house upon the said lots Of the
plaintiff for her, and that the said work
so agreed to be performed by the de-
PENDANT should be in full and complete
satisfaction and payment Of the said.
S270, and that the defendant has ever
since been and is now ready, able and
willing to perform his part Of the said
agreement, but the plaintiff has failed
and refused to allow the defendant to
perform his part Of the said agree
ment.
"That during the year 1908 the
plaintiff and the defendant entered into
a mutual agreement whereby they each
promised and agreed TO marry the 9th.
err. and become husband and wife.
"That the said plaintiff was at the
time OF the said agreement a widow Of
about SO years Of age, and the defend.
ant was a single nan about the same
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-21

age, and tho plaintiff represented TO
the defendant that she was worth
about $4,000, and she was and is
worth considerable property, and she
was a woman Of pleasant manner and
progressing appearance, and led the
defendant into said agreement TO mar
~ her, and the man being a mar nat
urally inclined to and DESTROYS Of a
home life, and the plaintiff being a
pleasant companion, and suited to the
tastes Of the defendant, the defendant
entered into the said agreement,
knowing that such proposed marriage
would be a great benefit aud advantage
TO him, in giving him a home life and
a pleasant aud enjoyable companion Of
his own age for the remainder Of his
life, with sufficient means for support.
ing both without labor, IL necessary.
''That the defendant ever since said
agreement 10 marry the said plaiutia,
has been, and Is now ready, able and
willing on his part TO perform the said
agreement, but the plaintiff has married
one 8. Z. Hassan, and she is now his
wife, and she has refused and failed
and made Il impossible on her part e
perform her part Of the said agree
! ment to marry the defendant to IN,
damage Of the defendant in the sum OF
twenty-five hundred dollars BY reason
Of the plaintiff refusing to perform he
. part Of said agreement TO marry hin
Q aud by her marrying the said S. +
Hassan."
But the answer tells the story Il
y most graphic manner;
an Of which natter set forth in tn
answer plaintiff by her attorney, MI
Pogue, specifically denies.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-21

MEETING
AT CANDY
Was Not a FraternaI Order
Gathering but Just the Far
mcrS and Plain Com
mon People

exempting a criticism Of the Oregon
legislature, Of which he was at one
time a member.
Col. HOfer is not Gan avowed IAN.
didate for congress- but is doing
what he can in a modest way TO pro.
mote the interest Of his friend, Hon.
Walter l.. Tooze, Of WOODBURY.
Mr.. ToOze is a man who has served
the party long and faithfully, who has
never been a bolter, but has spent his
time and his money freely in promoting
the cause Of the Republican party.
Mayor Gilmore's introduction was
unauthorized, and was Immediately dis
claimed, with the further emphatic
statement that he was not seeking a
nomination for any Office. But this
does not mean that any man may not
take 9 nomination Il he esn get it for
any Office.
This was done in fully as emphatic
and unmistakable a manner as Hon.
Geo. c.. Brownell did announce his can-
didacy for the state senate. The state
ment about Mr.. Brownell next making
a move on the United States senate was
not taken seriously by that gentleman,
but was in the nature Of a joke.
50 far as all the rest Of the reports
are concerned, state and national poll
-
ties were handled without gloves. The
padlocked politicians were not present,
and IL they had been they would have
been Mortified at the ~plainness Of the
talking that was INDUCED.
Thank God, Oregon is a free country
and no one has TO get permission to &c
out among the country people and talk
about public affairs. The managers at
Portland might as well understand, the
lid is of.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-21

Tho Coming Visit Of BArnum q Bailey.
Twelve enormous canvas %pavilions
will be put up early in the morning Of
the day the show arrives, and the doors
win open the same afternoon, giving
two exhibitions, at 9 o'clock, and again
at 8 O'Clock. Three rings, two olymp.
ian stages, a racing track and an aerial
enelave will be made use Of for the pre-
sentation OF the 100 startling new acts
and performances. Here will also be
seen Two menageries, wherein are also
the living euriosities, such as a giant,
troupes OF midgets, Scandinavian dane
ers and musicians and other high-class
speciality artists, whose vaudeville en-
tertainment Of itself is a whole show,
and for which there is no extra charge
Behind and around all these are all the
animals In cages, aud at one end of the
walk are the herd Of CRATES, the baby
elephant and mother. the midget pony
i''spee" and other rare creatures. Tween
ty-6ve champion bareback riders o.
|, both sexes win prove a revelation II
equestrian feats, while scores Of thI
1 best aeriaiists Of Europe and Ameriei
win display their accomplishments Il
mid-air. All n~ationalities viii striv
I with our native horsemen in the eque'
trian tournament with h~ighleaping an
loRg-distanee jumping horses, Will
many other athletes and aerobsts vi
eontest in leaping aud tumbling toun
namenta One hundred trained hors'
viii perform In three rings and shr'
herds Of elephants In three rings at a
other period. Giant aud pigmy an
mails aud curious animal freaks wi
also prove interesting objects, and q
children win be delighted with the e
teat Of the eye.feasts provided 4
them In the antics Of tho clowns Al
eapers Of the tiny trained animal
birds, and other creatures. II win
be here undivided on Wednesday A
gust sSa
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-21

The Oregon newspapers have had a
great deal to say about a farmers pic
mic, held at Candy Saturday, at which
Senator Brownell Of Clackamas county,
and the editor Of the Capital Journal
were the advertised speakers.
1T WAS A BIG, CLEAN GATHER
ING OF PEOPLE OF ALL PARTIES.
The o~regOnian calls it "Brownell
and Hofer, putting f~raternalism in the
background Reporters were sent
there by the leading newspapers Of
Portland, who gave the event more
space than was deserved.
IT WAS WRONGLY ADVERTISED
AS A FRArERNAL PICNIC. NO
LODGE TOOK PART.
Cutting out all bombast, prejudice
and personality, the following para
0ranha deserve notice
(From the Oregon City Courier.)
A union fraternal picnic will be held
at Candy Saturday, August 10th. Big
preparations are being made, and all
the different orders in this and Marion
county will participate. The principal
Grafton Of the day win be made by
Colonel Hofer, Of Salem, and George
Clayton Brownell, Of Oregon City. Col
Hofer is an avowed candidate for con
gress, and he may talk politics. Mr.
BrOwnell may or may not be a candi
date 20 succeed himself.
(From oregonian Account.)
Mayor II. c. Gilmore, of Candy, pre-
sided as chairman Of the afternoon
meeting, and introduced Colonel Hofei
as the "next congressman from the
frat district" The Salem e~ditonpoli
tieian modestly explained his position
in relation TO the congressional situa
tion. and then wsded into politics, no
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-21

EXCLUSION
RESI-
And Convict Labor Question Be-.
fore the Commercial
Club This Evening

The Commercial Club meets this
evening at 1880 o'clock at the police
court room to transact some routine
business.
Resolutions have been sent to the
club from the Portland Board Of Trade
for consideration on the Chinese exclu-
sion question.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-21
@. A. R. Picnic.

Ladies Of the W. P. c., and Ia,
members of the G. A. R., are Invited b
attend a picnic given on Reservoir Hi
Tuesday afternoon and evening, Az
gust 22d. Ice cream and lemOnad,
will be served. The ladies win pleas
bring well-fIled lunch baskets.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-21
soma Qooa Hons

In company with r. n. Miller We
visited q few Liam county hop yards
Monday. VALE there promises 10 be
= fair yield generally in no other
section DO the yards equal thass Ia
Syracuse nrecineI~eaeEsoa Review
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-21

Makes bones and muscles faster tA,,
any other remedy. Brings strength
health and happiness to the vbS,
family. That's what HoTissr,
Rocky Mountain Tea will do. IS eta
Tea or tablets. Stones Drug Store