davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-07-12
gave HIS TESTIMONY
ROCKEFELLER APPEARED In
COURT AT CHICAGO.
His knowledge of the Affairs of the
Company, Of WHICH He Is the Head
Man, Is WoefuIly Lackine-lnvesti-
cation Is to Find Out Who Is to
Blame for Violation Of the Law.

Chicago, July John D. Rockefel-
Ter, president of the Standard Oil
company of New Jersey, occupied the
witness stand in the district court
Saturday, while Judge Lands piled
him with questions regarding the fin
ancial strength and the business meth
DDS of the corporation Of which he is
the head. Mr.. Rockefeller was very
willing and an equally unsatisfactory
witness. He was ready to tell all that
he knew. but he said that he knew
practically nothing. The net result
of his examination was that he be-
lieved during the years 1908, 1904 and
1905, the period covered by the in
dictments on which the Standard Oil
company of Indiana was recently con-
victed, the net profits of the Standard
Oil company of New Jersey were ap-
proximately 40 per cent of an out
standing capitalization of $100,000,00O.
The investigation by Judge Lands
was instituted by him for the express
purpose Of determining whether or not
the Standard Oil company of Indiana,
which was convicted of violation of
the law, was really owned by the
Standard Oil company of New Jersey;
whether the Union Tank Line COM
pany, whose cars were used for the
shipments made in violation of the
law. was similarly owned, and also
to obtain an idea of the financial re
sources of the convicted corporation
in order to inflict a fine proportionate
to the offense and the assets Of the
convicted company.
The prospective appearance in court
Of the man reputed to be the richest
man in the world brought about 9
spectacle the like Of which has never
been witnessed in the vicinity of {
Chicago courtroom. The crowd wa:
so dense that frequent cries for as
sistance were heard and people wht
were jammed against the wall fran
, tically begged for relief against The
pressure to which they were subject
ed.
Admission to the courtroom was b.
card only, but many people succeeded
in evading the guards and when Judg'
Lands took his seat the room wa
packed to the last inch. Inside thu
courtroom perfect order prevailed a
all times, except at the immediate
opening, when Judge Lands threat
ened to clear the room if absolute
quiet was not preserved.
Secretary Pratt testified that tn
net earnings of the Standard Oil o
New Jersey were $31,OO0,O0O in 1908
SCI 10000 for the first half of 1904
and s57,0O0,OO0 in 1905.
"Send John D. Rockefeller and
|, dozen other trust magnates to prisol
for long term of years and one O
the most vital questions before tn
people of this country will have bee
!; solved" William Jennings Bryan dc
,, clared on the case at banquet give
! in his honor by DR.. Sol. G. Dickey
,, president of the Winona Lake Assem-
: bly,, at Warsaw, Ind, as follows:
president Roosevelt and others ar
,, now bringing to a successful issue tn
! principles and ideas I advocated 1
years ago." Mr.. Bryan continued
This is particularly true as regard
, the tariff. The president is compilin
: my future speeches for me-"
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-07-12

The campaign of the terrorists In
Russia is bad enough in itself, but that
it is being carried on with 100000
stolen from the national treasury adds
insult to injury.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-07-12
ANTIcooLlE TREATY sTINGs
Japan May Not Renew Convention
With United States.

With United States.
Washington, July S.-That the Jap
anese government will not consent
to the renewal Of the present treaty
with the United States if this gov
eminent reserves the right to insert
a clause in the compact excluding
Japanese coolie labor from continent
tai United States, is indicated by
semi-official advices purporting to
give the views of Foreign Minister
Hayashi, which were received here
recently from Ototali Yamaoka, the
personal representative of Count Oku
ma, leader of the progressive party
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-07-12
CLAS SIFlED AID S

NoTICE-The following announcements are
from leading business men and firms, and are
well worth your careful reading. The list may
for.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-07-12

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup the best remedy to use for their chill
dren during teething pe-ior.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-07-12

1t is said there are more men buried
to the square foot along the line OF
the Panama canal than in any other
part of the world.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-07-12
AGENTS WANTED.

Make money through vacation selling Wat
sons Stereoscopc Views. Live agents are
west. Quick sellers. Local views. o. w.
Watson & Co., II-Iz Filler Block, Spokane
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-07-12

That was wise man who set a rat
trap in his pocket and caught his dear
wife by the finger.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-07-12

The ups and downs" are only the
hills and valleys we cross in our eter
nal quest for happiness.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-07-12

Tito St. Vitus Dance and all Nervous Dis
fllA eases permanently cured by DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. end for FREE
Id, 9S1 Arch ST., Phila.. Pa
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-07-12

II God does not fit a man for the
Christian ministry, not all the colleges
OF the world can.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-07-12

An electric bell doesn't always have
an engagement ring.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-07-12
MANY ARE BEING CURED
w Il GROVER ChiroDratOr

found no relief, try the science of Chiropractic
and get we'll CHfROPRACTIC is a DRUG.
LESS MET llOD. 1t removes the cause OF
disease, and NATURE, the great healer, does
the curin" Call or write.
Consultation and examination free.
SIG sth floor Mohawk Block Spoksn, Wash
Phone 1906.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-07-12
M MEDICAL.

Cure for Catarrh Inflammation, Cancer,
Eczema, Ulcers, Tumors, guaranteed BY
agent today. DIR. c. o. Under. Osteo-
Neuropath and Physician, 6Is-I6I7 Jameson
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-07-12
REAL ESTATE

EAST GREENACRES
Finest irrigated land in the Inland Empire.
Future home of Corbin Sugar Beet Factory.
Forty minutes from Spokane by electrics; guar
anteeing best market and biggest prices 10
trains daily. Gravity system of irrigation, and
best of soil. Write and let tell you how
the land will pay for itself.
BECHER & THOMPSON
40 Stevens Street, Spokane, Wash.
TIMOTHY RANCH-And a great, big bar
gain if sold by July 18th. 100 acres, miles
from Springdale and miles from logging rail-
road. 100 acres Timothy; will cut 1870 tons
this year. balance timber. room house, barn
stock; other outbuildings; water piped to house
and barn; trout stream runs through place.
RED. and phone. Crop and all for 10000.
Cadillac Realty Co., 40 Riverside Av. Spokane
FIVE ACRES OF CELERY LAND
On car line near city. A beauty-all in crop,
$1,000. .
BALDWIN & PILE
326H Riverside Avenue, Spokane, Wash.
Homesteads and deserted claims with per-
Apple Orchards, $40 down, $40 month. Tim.
Der claims will cut 100000 We can sell
your farm-or sell you one. ID. e. KENYON,
o4I2 Howard Street, Spokane, Wash.
VACANT GOVERNMENT LAND.
Blue print maps of Stevens County, showing
all vacant government lands, $3.50 each. Blu4
prints townships in Stevens, Ferry, OkanoRan,
Douglas or Chelan Counties, $I.oo each
FRANK r. CORBALEY,
Room Iro Auditorium, Spokane, Wash.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-15
Wealthy Pioneer Dead.

Boulder. Colo-A. J, Macky died at
mis- home in this city June llth. aged
seventy-three years. AT the time of his
death and ever since 1893 he was pres
ident Of the First National bank of
Boulder and was regarded as the
richest citizen of Boulder county. He
had held many offices. having been
postmaster in the early days. clerk Of
the District Court, county treasurer,
city treasurer. and holding various
other positions OF trust.
He was born in Herkimer county.
New York, November II, 1894, was a
carpenter by trade. and came to Boul-
der in 1859 by an OK team. Macky was
one of the original Steamboat Springs
company, being its treasurer and its
largest stockholder until its sale two
or three years ago. II was to his ar
dent sympathy for an Elks' home in
this city that the splendid ediice is
due 1t is to his confidence in Boulder
that the city has its splendid gas
plant Several other enterprises felt
the stimulus of his sympathy and sup
port.
Mr. Macky leaves an estate esti-
mated to be worth half million dol
lars.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-15
Ouray Bank Closes.

Ouray, Colo-Unable to weather a
run which it was feared would come
following the rendering of a judgment
of $1,000 against the institution. the
Bank OF Ouray failed to open. Its LA
bilities are approximately &l1S,0o0,
while the assets, according to the Off
GERS. will more than Offset this.
The bank was operated by the firm
Of Hurlburt, Stevens & Mcclure,
George r. Hurlburt being president.
Judge Theron Stevens, pioneer juris'
and statesman, is a member of the
firm
If our assets are handled properly. "
said President Hurlburt, the deposit
ors Will get dollar for dollar. The court
Judgment was the only reason for our
closig We are not in shape to stand
a run and deemed it inadvisable to tG
attempt TO continue business. l do NOT
think that We will reopen"
The verdict of $4,000 was rendered
in the case of the city of Ouray VS.
the Bank OF Ouray for the collection oi
note of s. 000 with interest at eight
cen per cent.
In February, 1905, the First National
Bank of Ouray traded the note to tn
city of Ouray in exchange for deposit
certificates held by the city on thu
bank A judgment was taken at that
time against the Milwaukee Mining
Company. the makers of the note, but
collection could not be made from this
company and the bank and its success
sors became liable as indorsers on the
note The case has been taken to tn
supreme Court twice on demurrers and
objections in points of law and decis
ions have been rendered by the Su
preme Court which brought the case
to trial before the District Court at this
time
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-15
Damn Your Pardon. and Go On"

insist on my question. It may have
occurred to you. Bates. that in a sense
in a sense, mind .ou-l'm the mas
ter here
We'll. | should say. if you press me
that fear Mr.. Glcnarm. your grand
father burned the plans when he left
here the last time. | hope you will
pardon me. sir, for seeming to reflect
upon him
Reflect upon the devil, What was
his idea. do you SUPPOSE"
I think, sir. If you will pardon
Don't be so fussy'" | snapped,
Damn your pardon. and go on
He wanted YOU to study out the
place for yourself. sir. 1t was dear
to his heart, this house. He set his
heart upon having You enjoy it"
Il like the word-go ahead.
And | suppose there are things
about it that he wished you to learn
for yourself
You know them of course. and are
watching me when I'm hot and cold,
watching me to see when I'm hot and
cold. like kids at a childs game"
he 'te!loW turned ana raced me
across the table.
Mr.. Glenarm. as ] hope God may
be mercful to me in the last judg-
ment. | don't know any more about it
than you do
You were here with Mr.. Glenarm
all the time he was building the house.
but you never saw walls built that
weren't what they appeared to be. or
doors made that didn't lead any
where"
| summoned all my irony and con-
tempt for this arraignment. He lifted
Nis hand as though making oath.
"As God sees me. that is all true. I
was here to care for the dead masters
comfort and not to spy on him, sir"
And Morgan, yJur friend. what
about him."
Il wish | knew, sir
Il wish to the devil you did" and
@ung out of the room and into the H.
2rary.
AT II O'Clock | heard a pounding
NJ the great front door and Bates came
TO announce a caller, who was now
stamping the snow from his shoes
audibly in the outer hall.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-15
=, - u. u h.Ig. MerrlI q
CHAPTER X.-Continued.


gathered up the fragments OF Nor
saa's lantern and wont back to the Ii
brary The lights in half the candle
sticks had sputtered out. | extin-
EuisEcd the remainder and started to
my room.
Then in the groa' dark hall ! heard
a nuf'ied tread As Of some one follow
iur mc-not ON the broad staircase.
nor in any place I could identify-yet
Enthusiastically on steps Of some sort
beneath or above me My nerves
were already keyed 10 breaking
pitch. and the ghost.lIke tread in the
wall angercd me Morgan. or his ally.
Bates. undoubtedly, o reflected, at
some new trick | ran into my room.
found q heavy walking stick and set
of for Bates room On the third floor.
II vas always easy TO attribute any
sort Of mischief 10 III" fellow, and
undoubtedly he was crawling through
the house somcw here on an errand
that boded no good 20 me
1t was now past Two O'Clock and he
should have been asleep and out of
the way long ago crept to his room
and threw open the door without, |
must say the slightest idea OF find.
ing him there But Bates. the enigma
Bates, the incompatible cook, the per.
feet servant. SAT at a table the light
of several candles falling on book
over which he Was bent with that
maddcning gravity he had never yet
In my presence thrown of
He rose at once. stood at attention
incliuing his head lightly
Yes, Mr GIenarm
Yes, the DEVIL | roared at him
astonished at finding him sorry.
mus' say. that he was there The
stick frll from my hands. | did not
doubt he knew perfectly well that
had some purpose in breaking in upon
him ! was bafled and in my rage
1ioundeFed for words to explain my.
self
/ thought ! heard some one in the
house don't want you prowling
about In the night, do you hear?1
Certainly not, sir" he replied in a
grieyed tone
| glanced at the book he had been
reaoing. 1t was a volume of Shakes
pealrs comedies. open at the first
scene of the last act of Winter s
Tale"
Quite pretty hit of work that. /
should say he remarked. 1t was
ono of my late masters favorites"
Go TO the devil" | bawled at him.
and went down 10 my room and
slammed the door in rage and
ChggTIn.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-15
Cheap Water In Larimer County.

Fort Collins, Colo.-The cheapest
water ever discovered in Larimer
county Is now the property OF the
Mountain Supply Ditch Company.
The procuring of 400. 100000 cubic feet
Of water that will put under irrigation
about 10000 acres OF dry land in the
Poudre valley will be the direct result
Of the recent trip to the Bristol ranch
by the stockholders cf this company
They have filed on the stream OF water
running through Hargood canon, which
carries about six cubic feet per sec
ond. The stream flows over a gravel
bottom for some distance and then dis
appears in the sand. 1t has been esti-
mated that by building a pipe line
from a point above where the water
disappears and extending 1t for dis
tance Of $4,000 feet, the water can be
turned into Box Elder creek and taken
out at the present ditch system. This
company will also extend the Michi-
gan ditch one mile to a tributary of
the Michigan river and secrue about
ACC. coo 900 cubic feet Of water.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-15
The Reverend Paul s,oddars SIR

The Reverend Paul Stoddard SIR
The chaplain OF St Agatha's was a
big fellow as l had remarked on the
occasion Of his interview with Olivia
Gladys Armstrong by the wall. His
light brown hair was close-cut his
smooth shaven face was bright With
the freshness of youth. Here was
sturdy young apostle without frills,
but with a vigorous grip that left my
hand tingling His voice was deep
ana musical-a voice that suegesta I'D
sincerity and inspired confidence
I'm afraid | haven't been neigh
borly, Mr., Glenarm. | was called
away from home a few DAYS ago after
heard of your arrival. and ! have
just got back. ! blew in YESTERDAY
with the snow storm"
He folded his arms easily and
looked al me with cheerful directrrss
as though politely speculating as TO
what manner OF man | might be
1t was fine storm; / got a great
day. out OF IT" | said. An Indiana
snow storm is something have never
experienced before"
This is my second winter. | came
out here because | wished 10 do some
reading and thought I'd rather do il
alone in university"
"Studious habits are rather forced
on one out here, | should say. In my
own case my course of reading is all
cut out for me"
The Glenarm collection is famous
the best in the country, easily Mr.
Glenarm. your grandfather was Ger
tainly an enthusiast | met him sew
eral times. though he was a trife hard
to meet and the clergyman smiled
My grandfather had his whims.
but he was fine. generous he5r'ed
old gentleman | said.
You haven't been on our sida OF
the wall yet? Well, I promise not 10
molest your hidden treasure If Foun
be neighborly," and he laughed ner-
rily-
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-15

4 fear there's a big joke involved in
the hidden treasure, | replied. IN
so busy staying at home to guard it
that | have no time for social recrea-
ton"
He looked at me quickly to see
whether | was joking. His eyes were
steady and earnest The Reverend
Paul Stoddard impressed ne more and
more agreeably. There was a sugges-
ton of quiet strength abC..t him that
drew me to him
Il suppose every one about here
thinks of nothing bat that I'm at Glen
arm to earn my inheritance My resi-
dence here must look pretty sordid
from the outside
Mr.. Glenarm s will is a matter OF
record in the county. OF course. But
you are too hard on yourself It's no.
body's business If your grandfather
wished to visit his whims on you. l
should say. in my own case. that l
don't consider it any of my business
what you are here for didn't come
over to annoy YOU or to pry into your
affairs | get lonely now and then
and thought I'd like to establish neigh
borly relations"
Thank you: | appreciate your COM
ing very much. and my heart warm
ed under the manifest kindness of the
man.
And hope"-he spoke for the first
time with restraint hope nothing
will prevent your knowing Sister
Theresa and Miss Devereux. They
are interesting and charming-the
only women about here OF your own
social status
My liking for him abated slightly.
He might be detective, represent.
ing the alternative heir. for all l knew
and possibly Sister Theresa was a
party to the conspiracy to drive me
away
In time, no doubt. in time. | shall
know them" | answered evasively.
oh. quite as you like,"-and he
changed the subject We talked of
many things-of outdoor sports, with
which he showed great familiarity, of
universities, of travel and adventure
Columbia was his alma mater. but he
had spent tw" years at Oxford.
CTO EE CONTINUED
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-15
SHIRE DENIES HIS GUILT.
Says He Confessed TO Murde-ino
Csplan While Mentally Unbalanced.

Denver-Repudiatin his two con-
fessions OF numbering Maurice Caplan
February 1e, 1906, Zachary Shire de-
cIares he is now perfectly sane and is
anxious 10 have judicial inquiry into
his mental condition.
At the county hospital Shire
charged that the written confession
was secured by District Attorney Std
ger by suggestion when Shire was in
an unsound state of mind. He said
that he was visited in his cell in the
county jail by Stidger who was ac-
companied by his deputy, Harry Sill
verstein, and Deputy Sheriffs Leonard
De Lue and Charles Burkhardt.
These officers" he said. "one
morning came to my cell. Burkhardt
had a tablet and pencil in his hand.
They asked me to tell the story Of the
murder. but | couldn't. everything
seemed muddled.
First Stidger would ask me ques-
tion. and when | told him | couldn t
remember he would suggest the an
swer and naturally l would agree.
Then Burkhardt would write down the
question and answer stated by Std
ger They kept this up until they
seemed TO have heard all they wanted
and then Stidger asked me to sign
the paper.
Il had no idea at the time what was
on the paper; my brain seemed IN a
whirl and | seemed TO know | was 60
ing crazy. He urged me TO sign, SO |
took the pen and wrote my name
What is on the paper | didn't know
and don't know to this day"
Declaring that he is innocent OF the
murder of Caplan, Shire stated: My
confession to the awful deed which |
made in Butte was sweated out of me
while | was in demented condition
and frightened by the accusations and
questions hurled at me by the Butte
police
Asked concerning the truth OF
Shire's statement to the effect that
he. Mr.. Stidger. had secured con
fes SION OF some crime through mental
suggestion. District Attorney Stidger
declined TO discuss the case.
He would niether affirm nor deny
Shire's statement. Il have not said
that | ever got a confession from
Shire" he said. Neither have | said
such a confession was not gotten.
am going to try this case in the courts,
just as do all other cases. ! shall
not talk about it in any way for publi-
cation
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-15
Memento for President Diax.

With simple but impressive cere-
mony President Diaz was presented
with the military painting portraying
the action of his command in the bat
tie OF Puebla against the French
forces m the war of the invasion.
The painting, which was the work Of
the artist Francisco de p Mendoza, =
professor in the national school OF fine
arts and of the military college, was
executed at the request of the gov
ernors of II Mexican states, and was
presented as personal gift to the
chief magistrate. The painting repre-
sents Gen. Diaz in action in the glo-
rious battle which won fame for the
Mexican forces. and at the moment
when the forces under the direct
command of Gen. Diaz saved the day.
Mexican Herald.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-06-15

mat the intrusion upon his grounds
by Miss Armstrong. one Of the stu
dents. has caused Mr. Gleuarm no an
noyance, The Sisters beg that this
inf action OF their discipline Will be
overlooked. and they assure Mr.. Glen
arm that II will not recur."
An unnecessary apology The note
papec was OF the best quality At
the head OF the page St Agatha $,
Anuandale" was embossed in purple
one OF the sisters | had seen beyond
the vail undoubtedly wrote it-possi-
bly, Sister Theresa herself. A clever
woman that Thoroughly capable Of
plucking money from guileless old
gentlemen Poor Olivia born for
freedom. but doomed to a pentup ex-
istence with a lot OF nuns resolved
to send her box of candy sometime
just to annoy her guardians. Then
my own affairs claimed attention.
Bates. / asked do you know
what Mr.. Gienarm did with the plans
for this house"
II. started slightly. l should not
havs noticed il if | had not been so
keen for his answer.
NO. sir. | cant put my hand upon
them sir
Z hat all very well. Bates but you
didu answer my question Do you
kn0~ where they are? I'll put my
hand on them il you will kindly tell
me where they re kept"
Il fear very much, Mr. GlenaIm,
tina. they have been destroyed. | tried
To {. I'D them before you came. to tell
you the whole truth. sir. but they
must have been put out of the way.
"Thats : very inter, sting. Bates VIII
you kindly tell me whom you suspect
of destroying them The toast again,
please
His hand shook As he passed the
plate.
4 hardly like to say. sir, when its
only a suspicion
of course | shouldn't ask YOU TO
incrimnate yourself, but I'll have to