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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-31

COLORADO SPRINGS, July 3o--Amos
X. Kumbaugh of Washington, D. c., a
close friend oil Miss Laura Matthews
who committed suicide near Broadmoor
on Sunday night added horror and mys-
terry to the gruesome case by shooting
himself through the head this afternoon
IN the same manner adopted by Miss
Matthews, Rumbaugh killed himself in
his room at the Alta Vista Hotel. The
hour when the fatal shot was fired Is
not known as it was not heard by any
one in the hotel and the decd was dis
covered only when the officers went to
his room to ascertain why he had not
responded to subpoena to attend the
coroner's inquest over Miss Matthews
body today.
That the act of Rumbaugh was the
direct result of the death of Miss
Matthews is not doubted. Rumbaugh
claimed to have but chance aeouaint-
ance with the girl, but it developes that
he knew of her in Chicago and also that
he. knew G. A. Coey, a wealthy Chica-
goan and DIR. H. A. Thomas of "lOl"
Ranch
Rumbaugh was the one who accom-
panied Miss Greene, Miss Matthews
nurse to the livery stable to see if the
actress horse had returned. 1t was he
who sent the telegram to Coey demand
ing, "He do the right thing by the
girl and it was with him that Miss
Matthews lett the letter in which was
enclosed the letter to Coey. Officers
have not yet had time to examine Rum
1augh's papers and effects and the coro-
ler has had his room locked. If Rum
'augh did not destroy the letter left !
lin by Miss Matthews, together with
he letter to Coey, it is believed they
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-31

SAN FRANCISCO. July 3o.--captair
Hansen Of the steamer San Pedro tes-
titled at the Columbia investigation here
this afternoon. After describing condi.
tions ON bis vessel he came 10 the sub
ject OF hh alleged refusal TO permit
boats from the Columbia TO put their
passengers on the San Pedro. Captain
Hansen says that one OF the life boats
pulled up near him aud asked that its
passengers DO taken aboard. At that
time the San Pedro's decks were under
water and water had reached the top OF
the main dockhouses Captain Hansen
says that hc refused 10 take the pas.
sengcrs aboard. There have been state
ments in the press, Hansen says, that II
he had taken these on board more could
have been saved, Hansen says the boats
which asked him TO take tho passengers
on had only nine passengers aboard II
and another had only four In II.
Captain Hansen says that he thought
the boat with nine persons contained
the captain OF the Columbia but after.
wards found ii was the third mate.
Hansen says this man, among his other
questions asked for the San Pedro's first
mate, saying that he wanted to get to
Shelter Cove and would there get
warship to the scene In six hours. The
San Pedro captain said this man spoke
very peculiarly but he had decided to
send his first mate with the man when
north bound steamer was sighted about
two or three miles away but he could
not attract her attention. Captain Han.
zen says he thinks she was the Watson
and does not understand how she failed |
70 seem him as he saw her very clearly. |
Hansen defended himself vigorously |
against the charges brought against him
by Third Officer Hawse and declared
that ho did everything in his power to
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-31
TO OPEN UP BELLINGHAM.

BELLlNGHAM, Wash, July So.--The
liquor dealers of Bellingham are pre-
pairing for hot campaign in the next
municipal election in Bellingham this
fail They will try to enlist the aid of
the business men in an effort to give
the liquor dealers and green cloth men
more freedom, They believe that the
business men viii side with them in
regard to the open policy, The saloon
element was instrumental in the over.
whelming defeat Of Councilman Blakes-
lee, in the Second Ward, last fall, and
they have been inspired with confidence
since.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-31

WASHINGTON, July ao.--An expert
In the department OF agriculture ap-
proSimates the damage done to wheat
In Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas BY the
green bug this spring at sl5,oO0,0Oo. He
makes these figures after personal visit
10 the stricken section. However, as
the figures are only a guess they will
not be included in the "ofIicial green
bug" bulletin soon to be issued.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-31
CANAL BOATS WRECKED.
Supports to Bed of Erie Canal Break
and Mills Are Threatened.

SYRACUSE. July 80. = The stone
arches which supported the bed of the
Erie Canal at point near the center OF
this city where it passes over onondaga
Greek gave way this afternoon and
four canal boats were drawn into the
bed of the creek by the suction. Fifty
feet OF the wall of the three-story EN-
pire FIGURING Mill fell into the water
and the Bartels and Greenway Breweries
respectively on the North and South
banks of the canal were threatened with
No one was hurt.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-31

viii show startling facts that NAV en-
tangle many people of prominence. The
telegram sent by Rumbaugh to Coey
Monday morning taken in the light Of
suicide has more meaning than before.
IL follows:
Laura committed suicide on account
OF you. Letters are left behind. Send
$500 at once for expenses
Public officers say the letter show.
Rnmbaugh knew coey well enough to
speak to him of Laura and threaten
him.
Rumbaughs death is momentarilv ex.
peeted. Two brief notes are all that
explain his act. One to his mother saw.
that there is nothing to say and asks
'nat his body be laid away to rest. The
other is to "Whom it may concern and
directs that Mrs. ]. Fl. Rumbaugh, Mt.
Pleasant, Pa, and insurance company
"h0 iraternal organizations be notified,
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, July SO.-AIrs.
Jennie Matthews, mother of Laura
Matthews, who was found dead at Colo
rado Springs, lett this morning for
chicago. She says she does not believe
her daughter intended to commit suicide.
WASHINGTON, July SO.-Inquiry to-
night fails to reveal identity Of Amos
Rumbaugh who is dying from self
IL fiicted wound at Colorado Springs.
Late tonight it was learned that Miss
Matthews was afraid of Rumbaugh who
was infatuated with her. Miss Greene
said that Rumbaugh was desperately in
love with Miss Matthews and swore
when she told him of the suicide that
ne would seek revenge on Coey HE
lilied himself through love of the girl"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-31
INHERIT FABULOUS WEALTH.

HELENA, Mont, July 30. - Three
!oung women of this city, the Misses
Bertha and Frederika volker and Miss
kenton Kepner, have been apprised that
after three years litigation in German
courts they have been declared the heir
essOs to the estate of their grandfather
valued at S4o,0oo,O00 The young wom-
en- will go to German shortly to claim
their fortune.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-31
BREAKS BOTH ARMS.

EUGENE. Or, July sO.--A peculiar
accident happened yesterday afternoon
to George W. Smith, painting contrac-
tor OF this city. He was on a scaffold
10 feet above the floor in building.
when the board on which he was stand
ing slipped and he fell to the floor,
alighting on both hands The bones of
both forearms were broken squarely
across
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-31
GUARDS ROAD WITH GUN.

SPOKANE, WASH, July SO-The Great
Northern has stopped the Blackwell
road from building trestle over its
road at Northport. The company has
stationed guard there and refuses to
allow the new road to drive piling. The
matter is now before the officers of the
two roads. 1t is thought settlement
may be reached this week.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-31
WORLD MARKETS.

NEW YORK, July s0.--Lead, coppe,
and silver unchanged,
LIVERPOOL, July So,--July wheat
Is lid.
CHICAGO, July SO.---Wheat steady
July opened 90 Id, closed 90 l,2; Sep
tember' opened 92 S-Sc. advanced $50,
closed % S'4c; barley, 59@6Sc; N. w.
$l.2O.
SAN FRANCISCO, July SO,--Portland,
and Tacoma, wheat unchanged
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-31
NEGRO ELEcTRocUTED.

NEW YORK, July sO.-William Mel
sen, a negro, was executed in the elec-
trio chair in Sing Sing prinson at os-
shining, today. for the murder Of Lizzie
Norman. with whom he lived, on Decem-
Der 2, 1905.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-31
KILLED IN AUTO WRECK.

SEATTLE, July So.-o. M. Long was
killed and four women and an unknown
man slightly injured at South Seattle
last night in collision between an
auto and buggy
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-31
YESTERDAYS BASEBALL SCORES

At Seattle-Seattle 0, Butte 0.
At Portland Portland 3, Los An.
geles s.
At Tacoma-Tacoma 8, Spokane 0.
At oakland-Oakland 8, San Fran
cisco q
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-31
Ne HAD KNOWN LAURA MATTHEWS BEFORE IN CHICAGO

MASS MATTHEW'S SENT LETTER SUICIDE WHICH RI IT HAc
IkoYED WILL BRING OTHER PROMINENT PEOPLE INTO
ULhD slIOAIlON-cA A. c0EY, WEALTHY CHICAGO NAN r
VohVED In THE CAUSES AND OF DOUBLE TpAcrnv
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-31
HANSEN THOUGHT DoRAN WAS ON ONE or columens BOATS

FINDS OUT THAT IT WAS HAwsE WHO TALKED so
PECULIARLY TO MM-AsKED FOR HIS FIRST MATE AND SAID
THAT lib KNEW OF wARsHp AT SHELTER COVE IN SIX
H0URa ~
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-31
HANSEN DEFENDS himself
Principal Witness Yesterday Before the Columbia
Disaster Investigating Commission.
DID EVERYTHING IN HIS POWER TO RESCUE

ne look All on Board San Pedro That Could Safely Come and
warned Rest of Because He Thought the Ship Might
Sink With the Addition
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-07-31
Can NOT LIVE WITHOUT GIRL
50 Amos Rumbaugh Shoots Himself Through tfe
Head for Suicide Girl.
COLORADO SPRINGS SHOCKED BY AWFUL DEED

Deed Was Discovered Only When Officers Went TO Rumbauqs
Room to Take Him to the Inquest Over the Body
Of His Sweetheart.
Williams news., 1907-02-02
HAD TO HIT THE GRIT

Quite a bit of excitement was caused at the Saginaw & Manistee lumber company's place of business last Monday on account of strike among the Mexican employees there which caused suspension of work in the saw and blaming mill dur ing the afternoon.
 Mir. Tefft, superintendent of the yard, has, for some time, been somewhat handica pped on account of scarcity of help, but on last Saturday about twenty five Japa- nesr, who had been in the employ of the Santa Fe railroad company, applied for work at the lumber mill and Superintendent T. fit told them to report for duty on Monday morning, which they done.
 But during Monday forenoon it i was noticed that the Mexican laborers did not like the idea of working with these men from the howery kingdom, against whom they are prejudiced, and when the i one o'clock whistle blew for every one to return to work. the Mexicans paid no attention to it and "lined ] up" in military formation in front of one of the buildings in the yard.
 Upon inquiry why they were not at their post of duty the yard superintendent was informed that after due and d, lihelale consider atiun of the matter they had decided to refuse to work with tine Japanese, and would go back to their jobs only upon condition that the "Japs" were discharged from the company's employ, which WAS done. and the trouble was im- mediatelv settled.
 Later on in the evening a com mittee of Mexicans ordered the Mikado representatives to hit the high places on the road P. D. 0. under threat of personal violence, and the "Japs" knew it was time to "sa be the burro" and accepted the advice tp "skidoo" in the spirit in which it was offered and pulled their freight" out of town.
Williams news., 1907-02-02
Fousha- Wilson Euptials

On last Wednesday evening. at S:30 o'clock, Bert Fousha and Miss Lillian Wilson were quietly united in the holy bonds of matrimony, at the residence of Mir. and Mrs. R. 5. Teeple, Rev. David Roberts, pastor of the Methodist church. officiating at this happy affair, which was witnessed by few intimate friends. Alter the congratulations were offered, d dainty collation. was -ervtd.
 The groom is valued employe of Ba ahhitt Bros. is we'll and favor ably known, and is held in high esteem by his many friends in this city.
 The bride is the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mir. and Mrs. J. \. Wilson, of Kingman, and has resided in this city f,r the pats two years. She is an attractive young lady, possessing sweet, amiable disposition and has made many warm friends and acquaint- ances here who join the NEWS in wishing the happy couple a long life of matrimonial bliss. Mir. and Mrs. Fousha will make Williams their future home
Williams news., 1907-02-02
F. o. E. INSTALLS OFFICERS

The Fraternal Order of Eagles o tuesday night. last week, in
 led their newly elected officers After the installation cere monies were concluded, the birds, with a hungry screech, flew to the banquet hall, where a spread, consisting of all the palatable viands on the market. awaited them.
 Following are the names of the officers and their respective ranks,
 w. P. P.-L. s. Williams.
 w. P.-J. D. Raudeba ugh.
 w. V. P.-Nelson Fousha.
 w. Chap.-J. H. Hudson.
 W. Cnn.-E. S Donohue.
 w. 1. CA. NJ. Fousha.
 w. O. G.-Geo. McDougall.
 H. E. Sanders.
 Geo; McDougall, Trustees.
 R. $. Teeple,
 w. Asst. Con- William Goat.
 Recently large, fat billy goat was discovered in the wilds Cf Ash Fork. The goat is a very savage animal, guaranteed to kick, butt and buck harder than any goat known of at present. At great trouble, expense and personal dan ger. Mir. Patsy Hollihan captured this animal and presented it to the Williams Aerie. Fraternal Order of Eagles. The Aerie is now in m ost excellent condition to administer several of the degrees of the order to any Williams citizens who have tendency to learn the art of hyiug All brother Eagles who haven't small sprouts, indicating wings growing from their shoulders should immediately make the acquaintance of Billy.
 It, is not the intention of the Aerie to go into the goat business extensively, but in a short time they will be in a position to furnish trained goats to any lodge desirous of same, at d nominal charge.
 The goat is in the custody of the Worthy Conductor, Jean Donohue md will be on exhibition at Mir Donohue's residence from f 10 6 ii the afternoon. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. MT. Don ,hue states that the goat is goou Eagle. and is perfectly able to fly that is, fly at anything that look. ike candidate.
Williams news., 1907-02-02

There are ninety senators and 3S6 members of the house in the federal legislature. The increase in the salary of the members from $5 GOO to $7 800. with the increase for each of the nine members of the ca binet, the vice president and the speaker of the house, from $S GOO to SIP, ,0O0 year, to begin March 4, will require an additional ex penditure of $1 ,234, ,OO0, and when Oklahoma gets into the Union this will be swelled to one million and quarter.
Williams news., 1907-02-02
IN THE JUSTICE COURT

Police Judge L4ngin has been very busy during the past several days correcting the ways of the transgressors. Among the many evil-doers who were escorted by Marshal Kennedy to the hall of justice to show. cause why they should not be punished for their misconduct, the following failed to convince the judge that they didn't violate the jaw:
 William Harris was arrested az a peace breaker. and it cost him a five case note.
 E. Curry was arrested for lead ing his horse on the sidewalk and arrested on a mirdemeanor charge He plead guilty and paid $6 fine.
 This Frilev was convicted of disturbing the peace and sentenced to pay fine of $5 and costs of court. She liquidated.
 Fred Holden had a misdemea nor charge booked against him on last Tuesday-riding a horse on the sidewalk-and was sentenced to a fine of $6, which he paid.
 Nellie Ringle disturbed the city's peace last Friday hy discharging firearms within the city limits. This was an infraction of the city ordinance. and the fact that she done wrong was impressed upon her mind in very emphatic man. ner-a $15 fine, which she handed over to the court.
 P. Mckinney, colored, after several attempts to start a rough house in different business houses along the line," was arrested for disturbing the peace. and although he put up a very good "spiel' to the judge, there was nothing doing and he was requested to dig up $9O That was probably more money than this "shine" ever had during his entire sporting career, and being unable to come through with the required amount he was taken to Flagstaff by Constable McDoug ell where he registered at the hote l Francis and engaged room and board for ninety days.
Williams news., 1907-02-02
.hout a show of opposition.
Thursday, January 31, 'O7.

Thursday, January 31, 'O7. the weeks sessions was the fight between Williams and Bell in the lower house -lConcernlng certain rules for the session. Williams, as member of the committee on rules, supported the majority report while the minority was sup ported by Bell. The majority re- port prevailed by vote of Is to s.
 A bill was introduced in the upper house by Lockett making the pay of members of town councils in cities of the class of Williams, Mesa and Flagstaff $5 a day when they are present at the meetings and nothing when they are absent. He also introduced measure provid ing for the handling of cases in towns of such class by the justices of the precinct ill which the town lies.
 Another bill affecting such towns provides for the necessity of persons desiring to vote at municipal elections being tax payers, and on the great register two years pre- vious to election. This was pre- sented by O'Neill upon request ot the citizens of Tempe.
 The bill introduced by Hunt, re. pealing the gambling law of the territory, has passed the counci and is now in the hands of the house, where it has been referred tt a committee.
 Bryan has sent word tbat he can not accept the invitation of ths legislature to come and address 1t
 An invitation has been extended hy the legislature through join resolution to President Roosevelt to become the guest of the territory in June on the occasion of the un yelling of the O'Neill monument
Williams news., 1907-02-02
AN AUTOMOBILE WRECK
BY C A. F.

As we were racing down the hill 70 And talking, in the automobile, said, ''Turhan the gear!" Not dreaming that a child was near As the automobile gave a jerk It caught little girl by the skirt. The little girl didn't know we were there; But we hit her-so young, so fair! The gasoline tank blew up-whir-ee-ee! A piece of iron hit my knee. The chauffeur gave Il little sigh, As he went sailing toward the sky. We found her tangled ir the wheels Standing on her head, hanging by her heels. We carried her to her cottage door And hurried away for the doctor. The doctor said, 'there is no hope' As he looked at her wounds through &
 microscope.
 The woman cried, -'Oh, my dear niece," f And laid her in her grave in peace.
Williams news., 1907-02-02
"Scotty" Hears From "Coconino. '

The following letter, written by ''Coconino," sometimes known as Charles Canall, was received by Constable ''Scotty" McDougall this week. Comment is unnecessary, as "Coconeen" tells it all:
 Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. 9, '07. OFFICER MCDOUGALL.
 >, Williams, Ariz.
 Dear Officer: In glancing over the village paper, 1 noticed they are coming fast and furious for you in the honor line. It is said tha t all of the tax payers applauded when you received the appoir tment of deputy sheriff. and that the pine trees also nodded their approval We'll, I should say that is going some l have only heard from one disgruntled voter. Rattle snake Pete, of Pizen Springs. He is here brea king bronchos. but says he will he back in the pine clad hills of Coconino in April, and if ever you attempt to arrest him that you had better kiss yourself good bye. SN, Officer, for the sake of your family when Peter has his paint on and lakes to the war path, frame up some excuse to use your railroad pass to the extreme county line. Come back slowly until Pete has showed
 Yours truly,
 "COCoNINo."
Williams news., 1907-02-02
A PIONEER RESIDENT DIES

It was with feelings of the most profound sorrow that the news was received throughout this city of th' death of William Crowell. which occurred at Peach Springs oi. Thursday night, last week.
 The deceased came to Arizona about eighteen years ago, and has lived for quite number of years in the vicinity of Peach Springs, where he was engaged in the cattle and mining business. Through thrift and hard work, he accumu- lated snug fortune.
 He was held in high esteem by a large circle of acquaintances Tn this city and numerous other places in Coconino county, and was such d universal favorite that hundreds felt as if they had lost dear friend. He was an exceptionally fine man-intelligent, charita ble. broad minded and warm hearted.
 He was unmarried, but leaves a number of close relatives to mourn his loss in Ohio. the place of his nativity, to whom the NEWS offers words of condoience.
 The remains are being held at Peach Springs, awaiting telegra phic instructions from relatives iii Ohio regarding the disposition of the body.
Williams news., 1907-02-02
PHOENIX, Jan. 26, 1907.


 the Arizona legislature in it's first week was the adoption of the reso lution of Williams, of Cnconino county. symrathizing with Cali fornia, and taking a punch at that august parsonage. Theodore Roose- welt, and the national congress. Though it cannot be said anything or importance has been done, aside from organizing and passing this resolution, both houses passed it. In what has taken place Williams has played conspicuous part, and if this keeps up he will return home at the end of this session full of honor for himself and his constitu ents.
 A rule was adopted in the coun- cil today forbidding the smother ing of bills in the committees. It will be remembered that the anti gambling bill slumbered itself to death in a committee two years ago. and many other measures that the members did not desire to kill passed away through the mo report" treatment in the com mittees.
 A resolution providing for the appointment of the junketing com- mittees appeared in the council Friday and there was no session Saturday. There will probably be little done until the junketeers make their biennial pilgrimmage to the territorial institutions next week
 Speaker Bailey, in the lower house of the Arizona legislature, announced the following standing committees shortly before adjourn ment, the chairman of each being named first:
 Rules-Speaker Bailey, William Guild.
 Ways and Means-Hampton. Crenshaw, Morgan, Mccormick Day.
 Appropriations-Burke, Hamp ton, Bell, Crenshaw, Grosetta, Pace Williams.
 Education--Bunch Pace, Day Coleman, Krook.
 Judiciary-Krook, Martin, Vii Hams, Cren< haw, Hampton, David son, Grosetta.
 Corporations ns-Pace, Whiteside Krook, Burke, Davidson.
 Williams, Whiteside Bell, Davidson, Guild.
 Territorial Affairs - Whiteside Burke, Bail, Coleman, Hampton.
 Irrigatinn-Bell,P Pace, Grosetta Slaughter, Bunch.
 Live Stork-Slaughter. Bell, Pace Mccormick, Grosetta, Whiteside Morgan.
 Elections-DAvidson, Day, Nor gan, Mccormick. Murphy.
 Labor and Labor Organization Murphy, Coleman, Bail, Hull Martin.
 Claims-Bail, Hull, McCor::ick Militia and Indian Affairs-DAy Bunch, Morgan.
 Public Expenses and Accounts - Grosetta, Hampton, Wallace.
 Enrolling and Expressing Bills Wallace, Guild, Whiteside.
 Petitions and Memorials s-Burke Williams, Wallace.
 Mines and Mining-Hull, Mur phy, Krook, Martin, Hampton
 County and County Boundarie. -Crenshaw. Pace, Guild: Slaugh ter. Whiteside.
 Federal Relations - Coleman Day, Hull.
 Agriculture - Mccormick, Nor gan, Wallace, Pace, Slaughter.
 Public Buildings - Crenshaw W Murphy. Bail, Martin. Slaughter Territorial Library-Guild, Wal lace, Bunch
 Monday, Jan. 2S. 'O7. Realizing that they had beer Ie blind folded into trap to slal