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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-14
Nebraskan Again Asserts Sullivan
Got Seat in Convention.
By Unfair Means.
PEOPLE CANNOT BE FOOLED
Attempts to Work Public by Party
Managers Will Fail-Bryan Speaks
in Cincinnati on "Purifcation
in Politics"

LINCOLN, Sept. l3.--The reply Of w,
j. Bryan to the statement of National
Committeeman Sullivan was given out
tonight. Bryan states that he will not
lower the discussion with Sullivan TO
one of personal character. Bryan re-
iterates that Sullivan's seat In the Ma
tional Democratic convention was OBJ
tained by unfair means, and the rea-
son he was not ousted was because the
party Is on the verge OF q national con.
test Bryan states that he will not
submit the question Of whether he be
a candidate for President to Sullivan
or any body of persons less numerous
than the whole Democratic party. Bry-
an declares the question about Bryan's
contention that no man can represent
a favor seeking corporation and the
people at the same time. Bryan says
the Democrats of Illinois and oil other
states are invited to scrutinize closely
the connections of those who aspire to
be party managers. He says the peo'
pie cannot be fooled and the party that
attempts to fool them is sure to learn
its mistake when the votes are count
ed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-14
BEATEN In SEATTLE.
Municipal Plan Falls by Large z
ity at Election. I

SEATTLE, Wash. Sept. i3.--Oiilcial
returns on special election for the is.
suance Of upwards Of 100000 for the
establishment OF reet-railway sys-
tenn by this city, show the proposed
municipal ownership plan failed by q
vote Of s,702 for the bonds as against
7,lol against the bonds, or a mojority
Of 1920. In order 10 have carried the
measure a three.flfths vote would have
been necessary.
The county. at the same election, vot.
cd a 100000 bond issue for the con.
struction Of canal connecting Lake
Washington and Puget Sound, the right
Of way having been donated by the
county to the government some years
ago, This city gave majority Of s'oos
votes In favor Of II, the vote standing
at D,73O for and 1907 against the la
sue. In the country districts to the
north Of the city this majority was
greatly increased, while the southern
part Of the county split even on It's
vote.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-14
AIva Adams Renominated Cover
nor OF Colorado.
sPEER FACTION IS DITCHED
Democrats Read Speer Faction Out Of
Party for Subserviency to Local
Utility Corporations--Bryan
Is Endorsed.

DENVER, Colo, Sept. l3.-After
three days OF strenuous sessions, perhaps
the most lively and In some particulars
the most extraordinary ever witnessed
by the Democrats Of Colorado, the state
convention adjourned tonight, after
nominating full ticket headed by Al
va Adams for governor and Elias NJ.
Emmons, lieutenant governor. The 80.
tion Of the convention, considered the
most momentous, was the reading out
Of the party Of the Speer faction, be-
cause Of their alleged subserviency to
local utility corporations. The plat
form endorses Bryan's candidacy.
Horace W. Havens, Of Leadville, was
nominated by acclamation for secretary
of state.
The ony opponent to Adams who has
been considered at all was County
Judge Ben b. Lindsey, of Denver, but
the semi official announcement, made
today that he would remain indepen.
dent practically put him out Of the
running in the Democratic convention.
The Patterson delegation, which was
seated yesterday by an overwhelming
vote, occupied the seats assigned to
Denver today.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-14
ADAMS SPIRITED AWAY.
Attorneys and Denver Officers Indig'
nant and Will Fight.

BOISE, Sept. l3,-Steve Adams was
spirited away from the state peniten-
tiary last night and taken to Wal
lace, where a charge of murder has been
made against him. Attorneys Clarence
Darrow and John F. Nugent, represent
ing the officers of the Western Feder-
alton of Miners, who are involved in
the Steuenberg case. apparently were
outwitted by this move. They left
this afternoon for Wallace, declaring
their intention to institute habeas cor
pus proceedings in an effort to secure
the release of Adams.
Sheriff Sutherland and warden Sc
cretly took Adams from the peniten-
tiary last night and drove to Caldwell
or Meridian, where they boarded a
train for Wallace. The Denver officers
who were here with a requisition fol
Adams, are indignant at the trick and
also left for Wallace, where a legal bat
tie will be fought,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-14
TRIES TO COMMIT HARI-KARI.

SEATTLE, Wash, Sept, lS.-After
ripping her abdomen open with a dull
saw.edged bread.knife, Mrs, Hans
Moberg tied up the wound, and then,
clad only in her undergarments, walked
from her home and tried to jump into
the bay near the creosoting works in
North Seattle. She was prevented from
doing so by some workmen and was re-
moved to the city Jail.
The woman was believed to be in
sane, and police officers locked her up,
not knowing that she was dangerous
ly wounded. After going to the cell
the woman removed the bandage she
had on and then the seriousness OF her
wound was discovered. Surgeons were
called and they hurriedly sewed up the
wound afterward removing her to Way
side Emergency Hospital, where she
now lies in critical condition.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-14
INCREASE THE REWARD.
George Wade, Escaped Convict, Wanted
by Authorities.

TACOMA, Wash, Sept l3.-United
States Marshal Hopkins has increased
to $3.50 the reward offered for the cap
ture of George Wade, the convict who
escaped from McNeil's Island July 4,
1905.
Wade and Ed Stickney headed the
outbreak last year. Eight convicts
were involved. Seven were captured,
but Wade made good his escape. He
has eluded the authorities for a year.
Word has lately been brought to the
officers that he has returned to the
Sound country, believing that the
watch for him was no longer maintained.
Wade was under fve-year sentence
was larceny, having been sent to the
prison from Alaska. He is confirmed
criminal. Following is his description;
Age, 40 years; height, feet 8 "a
inches; weight, l62 pounds; has dark
brown hair; eyes, grayish blue; COM
plexion, exceedingly dark.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-14

HAVANA, Sept. l3.-Late this eve
ming Commander Colwell of the cruiser
Denver, was approached by an accredit'
ed emissary of Aldred Zayas, President
of the Liberal party, and General Cas-
tillo, commander of the insurgents in
Havana province, with signed offers tc
surrender to Commander Colwell or
condition that the United States guar
antee them fair judicial treaty. Col
well, accompanied by Charge d'Affairi
Sleeper, Immediately carried the propo
sition to President Palma. The Pres
ident was immensely pleased and asked
Colwell if he would accept the surren-
ders. The latter replied in the mega
tive, but advised Palma to communi-
cate with the Washington government
which was done.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-14
A FRUITY RuMPUS.
Six Millions Claimed for a Ship Load OF
Bananas.

NEW YORK, Sept, IA suit in
volving damages of $60OO,OOO, with
the United Fruit company named as de-
fendant and which is based upon the
alleged violation Of the Sherman anti
trust law, was fled in the United States
Circuit Court yesterday. The plaintiff
Il the American Banana company, a
corporation organized under the laws
of Alabama several years ago. The
American Banana company charges that
II has been damaged to the extent OF
two million through the acts of the
United Fruit company. The Sherman
antitrust law provides that an injured
party may collect triple damages. The
banana company alleges that Costa Ri
can soldiers, melted by the Fruit COM
pany, seized q ship load Of supplies and
a plantation belonging to the former
company, and still holds the plantation.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-14
AsToprA, OREGON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER ~ 1906
INTERURBAN RAILS TORN UP.
Los Angeles Line Had Squatted on Gov.
ernment Reservation.

SAN PEDRO, Cal. Sept. l3.--Men
from the Government dredger at work IN
the barbor here, under Captain s. A.
Crawford, In charge Of the government
work, went to the government reseTva.
tion this morning and took up portion
Of the track recently laid by the Los
Angeles Interurban Railway company
The Internrban Company began about
a month ago to build line from the
south city limits along the bluffs over,
looking the outer harbor TO the light.
house on Point Firmin. The line was
completed week ago, and the first reg
ular service was inaugurated on Sunday
last.
No right Of way was secured on the
reservation. It Is believed that Captain
Crawford acted under instructions re-
ceiyed from the War Department.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-14
Marines Landed In Havana Solely
for Protection Of Amer
ican Interests
MARIETTA IS AT CIENFUEGOS
Insurgents Offer to Surrender to Com
mander Colwell, of the Denver, if
IlFy Would Be Guaranteed
Fair Treaty.

WASHINGTON, Sept. l3.-It was Of
fcially announced late tonight that the
sailors who were landed at Havana by
the cruiser Denver had been ordered to
return to their ship Immediately, save
small legation guard. This action
followed the receipt of an official re-
port to acting Secretary Of State Ba-
con from Charge d'Affairs Sleeper at
Havana. The report was not made pub
lie, but it was officially announced that
the sailors were landed from the Dem
yer solely for the protection Of the lives
and property of the American citizens
after a discussion between Sleeper and
Commander Colwell Of the Denver.
There is no intention. it Is stated, to
do other than safeguard Americans.
That the landing in any way contem-
plated protection to the Cuban gov
ernment, insurrectionary government,
President Palma, or for any other than
Americans, is officially disclaimed.
The landing of l20 bluejackets from
the Denver and camping in front Of
Palma's palace tonight caused the most
profound interest here. II was stated
the instructions to the commander of
the Denver were such that he was not
to have landed the sailors without first
having been requested by Charge
d'Affairs Sleeper. Government officials
declined to comment on the situation.
The Denver is at Havana for the pro-
lection of American interests, but it has
been intimated that this one purpose
will afford Palma protection in case his
life is in danger.
The landing was a complete surprise
to the government, and that it was not
made under instructions from Washing
ton was also made plain; but the rea-
sons which actuated Colwell, though
setforth in the dispatch, were not made
public.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-14
Fred Mitchell Sole Witness in Sis.
tsr's Sanity Inquiry.
INSANITY PLEA IS OPPOSED
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Miller
Says That the State Will Oppose
Insanity Charge and Introduce
Rebuttal Testimony.

SEATTLE, Wash, Sept. l3.-only a
short session of the commission named
to examine into the sanity of Esther
Mitchell and Maud Creffield was held
today, and only one witness was ex-
amined. This was Fred Mitchell, broth
er of Esther. The feature of the ses-
sion was a statement by Deputy Prose-
cutting Attorney Miller that the state
viii oppose the insanity charge and
will introduce rebuttal testimony to
show the women were all in their right
minds. Fred Mitchells testimony was
of little Importance. Tomorrow the tes-
timony of Mrs. O. V. Hurt mother of
Mrs. Creffield will be taken. Later the
physicians who examined the women, as
well as the county Jail physician, will
be called. Following this both women
will be re-examined by the commission.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-14
WILLING TO MARRY ARIZONA.
New Mexico Democrats Vote Strong
for Joint Statehood.

SANTA FE, N. NJ, Sept. lS.-After
sitting ell night without agreeing upon
a nomination for Territorial Delegate,
the Territorial Democratic convention
adjourned this morning to meet again
later in the day, The convention went
on record in favor of joint statehood
with Arizona by vote of IA to %,
ten delegates not voting. The conven'
vention endorsed Governor H. G. Ha-
german for investigating and dismiss
ing former Republican officials, but
condemned the alleged extravaganza of
the last Republican legislature. 1t
asks that every territorial county and
other official public official be investi-
gated by the governor
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-14
POLICE ARE BAFFLED.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. l3.--The po-
lice are apparently bafiied in their eff.
forts to discover the murderer Of Mrs
Maurice X. Lewis, who was mysteriously
slain Monday in an apartment house
kept by Charlotte Kelly. Superinten-
dent Of Police Taylor said tonight there
was no suspicion that Miss Kelly was
concerned In the murder. eve believe,
he said. "that Miss Kelly knows more
than she has told US; that is, about
the persons who had keys to her home
and we are anxious to learn all she
could tell, From what learned she
has clear alibi"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-14
Russian Constitutional Democrats
VIII Go Abroad.
FINLAND PLACE TO HOLD IT
Attempts Are Made to Induce Finland
to Allow Congress to Meet There
Agent Also in Stockholm
usual Proceeding.

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. l3.-Next
week perhaps will see the unusual spec
tacle of an organized political party go
ing abroad to hold its.congress and plan
an electoral campaign. The members Of
the Constitutional Democratic party
who went to Helsingfors to sound the
Finnish authorities on their attitude
toward holding the congress have report
ed in such a way that the executive
committee is altering its plans and i
sending an agent to Stockholm. Prof.
Mouromtseff, who presided over the
lower house, has gone to Germany. il
being no secret that he is not in SYM
pathy with the viborg address and is
unwilling to compromise his political
future by participating in an outlaw
congress.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-14
Defendants Hear Verdict Read
Without QuaiIins-Bail
Is Fixed.
JURY DECIDES GUILT QUICKLY
Remain Out Less Than Two Hours and
Bring, In Sealed verdict--0nly
Ballots Were Taken--Move for
New Trial.

PORTLAND. Sept. i3.--After deliber.
ating an hour and 45 minutes and TAX
Ing three ballots, the jury In the case
OF the United States against State SEN
ator Franklin p. Mayes, cx'Representa'
tive Willard N. Jones and George So
yenson. returned sealed verdict, find
Ing the defendants guilty Of conspir'
acy to defraud the government In con-
nection with the creation OF the Blue
Mountain Forest Reserve. The verdict
was opened and read In the United
States Circuit Court at o;35 this morn
ing. The defense gave notice OF an
intention to iilc motion for new
trial, and the whole case went over un-
I'll the October term Of court,
On the first two ballots the vote stood
II for conviction and one for acquit'
tai. Then discussion followed and
on the third ballot all l2 voted to con-
Wet. The one man who stood out
based his position on the theory that
Mays was In bad health and could not
have had a hand In the conspiracy.
All three defendants were In the
court.roo when the verdict was read.
There was no scene. Senator Mays sat
beside his wife lie looked worn and
tired, but when the fateful words fell
from the lips Of Captain sladen, the
clerk, he moved not muscle. Willard
Jones heard the verdict with the same
indifference that ha: characterized his
conduct throughout the long trial. Geo.
Sorenson's countenance was an immov-
able as granite.
Bail In the case Of Mays and Jones
was fixed at $1,000, and 90 days were
allowed in which to prepare a bill OF
exceptions. Sorenson Is already under
$4,000 bonds After the arrangement
OF the formal aftermath Of the trial,
court took a recess until 2 o'clock,
when the bill Of exceptions in the Nick
ell case will come up for settlement.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-14
THE LAND OF EXPERIMENT.

LONDON, Sept. l9,-The Times Well
lington correspondent says that the
government land proposals are the most
drastic in the history of colonial leg.
islation and are creating intense in
terest in New Zealand, especially the
law compelling owners to sell within a
decade the excess Of land held beyond
$25,OOO unimproved value and the pro-
visions preventing the present owners
of one thousand acres of first class
land or those Of five thousand acres
of second class land adding to their es-
tates, those by free holds or lease holds.
The correspondent adds that the pro-
posals will be sturdily combatted.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-14
BUSINESS SECTION BURNS.

TIBURN, Calf, Sept. ls.-Fire this
afternoon destroyed the business sec
tion Of this town. Only the utmost ef-
forts OF the 22nd infantry and the
state fire tug sent from San Francisco
saved the residence portion. Two hun
dred are homeless. The loss is estimat-
ed at 100000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-14
PRICE FIVE CENTS

declared that the treatment Of the in
surgent wounded by the Palma govern
ment soldiery Is more barbarous than
prevailed during the Weyler regime in
Cuba. The aid Of the Red Cross 90
ciety Is implored. Mario Aldamo, the
official representative Of the Cuban
government in this city, said that the
aid suggested in the letter to Miss
Chandler was not needed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-14
- -
HE HAD TO co.

HANOVER, Sept l3.---James A. Gar
land. the New York hnancier and club
member died this morning Of pneu-
monia He had been III for some time
and death was not unexpected.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-14

WASHINGTON, Sept. l3--So far as
learned no official word is received re-
garding the landing of marines at Cen-
fuegos.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-14

TAMPA, Sept. l3.--A private mes
sage from Cienfuegos states that the
marines from the gunboat Marietta
landed there today to protect American
interests.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-14

NEW YORK. Sept. lS.-Colonel
Aguirre of the Cuban revolutionary
junta, yesterday addressed letter tc
Miss Margaret Astor Chandler. The
letter recalls Miss Chambers humane
work during the Cuban insurrectior
against Spain, and challenges her com
passion for wounded insurgents. II
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-14

NORFOLK, Sept. l3.-seyeral hurry
orders were received from Washington
today relative to the dispatching OF
cruisers to Cuba.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-14
TREMoRS CONTINUE.

GUAYAQUL, Sept. ls.-Earth tre-
mors continue in various localities in
the interior of Eucador. No damage is
done.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-14
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE.

Al Seattle--Seattle. s; Fresno, 3.
AT oakland--oakland, 0, Los Angeles
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-05-04
"SHBLTON.".
A New Town on the FLAP. --Situated
In Rapidly Growing HoIbrook.

Shelton is seven miles northeast Of
Rocky Ford in the Holbrook section. 1t
is located on A. w. Shelton's ranch. Mr..
Shelton was an early settler in the Hol-
brook region, going there fifteen years
ago and taking his pick Of the soil. The
townsite Of forty acres is being surveyed
and the Arkansas Valley R. R. has con-
tracted to build depot. beet dump. scale
house, stock yards. cantaloupe shed and
switch yards. An artssian we'll will al
50 be bored.
Paul Kennedy holds half interest IN
the townsits, also an option on
between 200 and 800 acres surrounding
Shelton which hs Is having surveyed and
plated into s and 10 acre tracts, which
he will place Immediately upon the mar
kst. The townsits is located north Of
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-05-04
The program Of the corner stone Of the
new Methodist Espieopal church opoaed

The program OF the corner stone OF the
new Methodist Espieopal church oposed
at tho Presbyterian church at 10 O'Clock
Tuesday morning. May l. Tho building
was well filed with members and frionas
Of tho church. Tho oponing hymn was
read by Rev. W. |. Davenport. Of tho
Presbyterian church. Prayer was offered
by Rev. S. c. Green. OF the Bsp.iat church.
which was followed by an anthem. Rock
Of Ages" by tho choir. Tho scripture
reading was by Eov. NJ. NJ. Nalson. Of tho
Christian church. Tho sseold hymn was
announced by Rev. c. w. Simmons. OF
the Rocky Ford circuit. NJ. E. church.
Rov. F. r. Holicabaek. pastor Of tho N.
E. church. spoke sf tho order Of esercisos
and introduced Chancellor Sueh.cll. ss
the Denver University.
The chancellor spoke frst Of whE.
various priced Institutions s.aai for-the
home. federal and city buildings. sehco.
houses. etc. But church bz!ding was
tho symbol Of tho highest idea possible
to inagino-i. O.. that God is and was
revealed to men through cszist. Ths
church is also tho sysnbol Of the brother
hood Of man. Tho church does not need
q dramatic demons ration Of religion.
Religion Is not spectacular. halt doing
Justice. loviIg mercy and walking humbly
before God. It Is net outward. out in
ward. There Is now in this world more
evidence Of shs divinity Of relieisn than
ever before sinee Chris. was on earth.
Good places to live on this earth ran be
fount only wiiere the gospel has gone.
It is Christian civilization which puts
value into land A Rocky Ford farmer
could ,.rade two acres OF Ibis land for 10
miles square in the ,,sart Of Africa-Aiand
which "a as fertile as that IN the Arkan.
sas Valley, but the trade would not b. a
good ono. The African land would raise
big crops but be in a bad place to raiso
boys and girls. That men of the highest
minds are accepting christis an evidence
of the divinity Of religion. More external
unity is not needed. DR.. Green has been
talking nonsense Of that sort. His ideas
would burn down Rocky Ford's churches
except one. bit in five years there would
not be enough religion here to mako it
worth while to come here. External
unity would be calamity. There has
been a positive gain by the breaking up
into many bodies. Each has its strong
features which helps to enrich the others.
More coereiye force Of grace is not
needed. One need Of the church is
higher and finer conception Of what God
Is. Our real declaration Of God is what
our lives teach. We need higher and
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-05-04

Lake Holbrook. has southern slope and
is admirably situated for the location of a
town. The soil surrounding has proven
to be az productive as any in the Rocky
Ford district. producing rs to so tons Of
beets per acre and particularly suited to
cantaloupe culture.
The to 10 acre tracts will appeal to
parties who wish to secure home in
this country at low price. These tracts
are a specially strong point in the Hol-
brook propositions.