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New-York tribune., 1908-02-09
SPECULATOR ENDS LIFE
Diary of Man Who Dies in Produce
Exchange Tells of Heavy Losses.

Edward c. Brooks, who came to this city sew
eral years ago from the West in prosperous con-
diton. and who. according the police,
his property in Wall Street specuatons, was
found dead yesterday afternoon in an annex OF
the Produce Exchange. q suicide. Several notes
found in his clothing and an empty bottle of cya-
nide of potassium lying the floor beside the body
led Coroner Hamburger and the police to believe
that the had taken his life.
Little was known of fNBrooks by the exchange at
taches except that the dead lived at No 1874
East 2eth street, and that he came from the West
a few years ago and was considered well off. OF
late it has been known that he has had several
successful ventures in the Street, and in one day
lost $4,000 transaction. Recently he has
been in destitute condition. and for the last few
days had tried to obtain some kind of employment
with brokers who knew him. He even asked to be
put to work IN the exchange porter
The business OF the exchange was over yesterday
afternoon when James Conlon, a clerk. went into
lavatory in the annex and found Brooks lying on
the floor unconscious. He called Patrolman Soper
of the John street station who called an ambulance
from the Hudson Street Hospital. but Brooks was
dead when 1t arrived.
In of the notes which were found Brooks de-
nounced several members of the exchange, who. he
alleged had tricked him out Of his money, while
another note read: In case of decease, my name
is Edward c. Brooks No. 134 East 2eth street;
communicate with my brother Clifford Brooks. No.
Is Week Road, Hampstead London In addition
to the notes diary, which showed that lie
had transacted business with many OF the large
firms in the Street, and opposite the date jan
uary was written. Easy money. Stocks rose
to-day to three points" Other entries read:
January 11-Heavy fall Penn. lost $4,000 by
the fall" Opposite Saturday, January s. he had
written: All my money is gone L could not
raise $50 on some mining shares. l tried hard to
do so, and 1 desperate. held out West
Corn from an acquaintance loan friendly
action. Awful depression fills all lines of business.
ard there is hope expected for me in the
accursed impediment OF speech" Under date of
November % Brooks had written: The Presidents
message is due December ); go short two days be-
fore If stocks are fairly high"
Coroner Harburger said last night that he would
hold an autopsy Brooks. although he was sure
that death had been caused by dose of cyanide
of potassium.
At No 134 East 18th street, where Brooks was
said to have lived, information could be oD
tanned last night to whether or not he really
did live there.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-09
DINNER OF 22D REGIMENT VETERANS.
Major William B. Smith, President of De-
fendam Association, Presides

Former members OF the 22d Engineers OF the New
York National Guard. enrolled In a veteran organ
ization known as the Defendam Association Of the
22d Regiment, held their annual dinner at tho
Hotel Astor last night. Major William B. Smith.
president Of the association, presided Others who
spoke Patrick F. MCGOWAN. President of the
Board OF Aldermen; Hugh Hastings Alderman R.
J. Doull. Captain w. J. Maidhof. General George
W Wingata. Colonel ". B. Hotchkin Major Rob-
ert Abbott, Chaplain ". n. Dunnen and Senator
Towne.
During the evening Major General Charles F.
Poe and staff who also dining the Hotel
Astor were the guests of the veterans Others
present included Colonel II. o. s. Heistand. Adju-
tant General of the Department Of the East
George Sauires, of New Jersey; Captain E. A
Dick Major ]. A. Bell Colonel De Mott and Ma
tors McGrotty. West and Taussig.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-09
COLD WEATHER HELP FOR POOR.
Children's Aid Society's Appeal for Funds
Meets with Generous Response.

Generous response followed the Childrens Aid
societys appeal for a special relief fund to relieve
m. novertv among families whose children attend
the ORGANIZATIONS Industrial schools Secretary &
Loring Brace reports that 1872 families have been
relieved during the month OF January. OF THIS
number 100 received coal. $50 clothing. +is meat
and groceries So medicine and nurse attention and
"a wsre aided with the rent Besides this assist
ance lOs9 children supplied with shoes
The society expended $s50 There is still some
money in the special fund treasury. but the con-
tinued cold weather Is increasing the suffering In
the tenement districts to such extent that more
funds are needed to maintain the relief work
Contributions to the Childrens Aid Society should
be addressed to c. l.. Brace, secretary.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-09

S2 5o for each person. and the coach will hold
only eighteen persons 1t wi be that Mr..
Vanderbilt is not looking for profit In the enter
prise other than If he beat the English coach
Ing record between London and Brighton.
Hit his han lawful houtlay,' said an English
who helping load the animals yesterday
afternoon; but hits is 'obby, and cawn't say
but that hits worth the houtlay. There's nothink
to Under i'm from driving on the 'ighway cost
what hit may, his there?'
Harry Clark will have supervision over the horses
on the trip. They are due in London in two weeks
New-York tribune., 1908-02-09
STEWARDS. ASSOCIATION BALL FEB. Is.

The Stewards Association Of New York is ar
ranging for a ball 10 be held on the evening Of
February % at Palm Garden According to the
committee nearly all the boxes have been sold and
the demand for tickets has been unusual.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-09
EANCIED HIMSELF.

Wife (reading)-Thts magazine says that hand
some proverbially dsagreeable.
Husband-But, my dear. I'm sure l try my best
TO DC pleasant ali tlmeS.-Illustrated Bits
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-19
GEORGIA WANTS MONUMENT.
May Recall, Offer Of Wirz Shaft to
Richmond " o. c.

MACON GA. De l>.--ln letter
address, Il D the Georgia DIVISION
United daughters ot the C0nf"deracy.
Mrs. " D. /! lmar. SECOND wee prrsi-
don't Of the GeCr|ia Division ana
chairman OF the Wiz Monument In
sc~i ton Committee. states that she
has received already in reply TO her
letter Of last week practically enough
eHdor -tments rom State chapters 70
autt ""ize the calling + specl1l con
yention to reconsider the sending Of
the WIZ monument to Richmond. The
letter also : ates shat many OF the
chapters have already adopted reso-
litions calling for the location OF tn"
monument on Georgia soil AT III"
Savannah convrntiGn OF f"e Georgia
Division last summer, by a majority
Of two voes the monument was
awarded to Richmond. There were
several ahsentees among the delegates
and since then many protests have
come from all parts Of the State from
prominent daughters. who insist thai
had al! The delegates voted at SaVan-
nah The monument would in tho first
place been given to Georgia.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-19
CORPORATION COMMISSIONS
MEETING WITH ATTORNEYS
P-entiss Declares Railroads Hope
TO Show Good Reason for
Larger Passenger Rae.

RICHMOND VA. Dcc. IS.-"Thor"
has been TO proposition from, any
body 10 mako a compromise. There
has hccn no secret inquiry. The cor-
ror2tion commission was organized
IN order TO hear snv complaints that
the railroads NAV max" or that the
peopIe may make ~ any time tn"
constitution meant inst this when -
cr.a ted the comnisS ion. II was or
ranizrd to boar complaints. and al
that has been donc in those inter
views with the railroa6 attorneys Tho
Other dav was 10 discus the best
method Of DrccrC. lure
The railroads appear dissatisfied
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-19

BRITISH fReIGHlER
SUNK BY TRAMP STEAMER
Two Vessels Meet Outside New YORK
Aarbor In Thick, Fo9-Aii q
Crew Rescued.

NEW YORK. Dec Is Tn" tMitiSh
freight steamer Da"h"Stau was sank
outside the harb,' tonight 10y the
tramp steamer CatHt"nr.
Their, was 70 loss ci lie. the crew
of tn Rrirish'r br,ug picked rp hN
the Catalanc and lHt,i transferred 10
rh. uiln; boat New l"rk.
The IayhcSt?n w., owned by n"
HinImstau Steamship Company. and
registered, sac &c.: "r'<s Th"
Dauh"s;an sail d !:rr today for Mar
ssili,S
RI. CA'al,ur Wi, in l""nd fnr
Boston. in command az Capital" G'N'
,tr SIZE had all l'nm l.cuiahur2,
c T. inr Ru.ton. NV York. Fhia.
L-luLia an l"ith The vessel is Of
Bliss gross tons al:l owned nv the
English ard American shipping Conn
pany cf london.
IN til, thick of log III" v":S'lS
n,.,:. The Catnlo'." was proceeding
slowly and We !u' Harl~ south of
the sea and Of Gedu' channel when
the Other freghtrr which was can.
,ion>lv ..rki&g tn channel entrance.
vs. nadr CT dead ahead and scarce
V " shir's lrnGtn distant.
The pilots Of 'a''i' craft Siln%,la-
neon, u realized til. = ja:g ger ana ma
racuy.r.d de ~ rat.''y l." avoid co..
li>:un hu' their h"9.iway was 20"
prnar tn be checked l''f..r" ne Gaia
zone h rammrd hr'" in IA" p0r'
quarter If Il" DG-h stan.
The Ca,alG"r is rut tlcn"ht "a b"
sa.;nN>lv daiMa?rd.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-19
500 ATTEMPTED ASSAULT.
Negro Who Narrowly Escaped Lynch.
ing, Legally Hanged.
tHy Associated Press


CHARLOTTE. y. C.. dee lS,-Will
Graham. Il negro. was banged today mt
Cone ord. y. c.. for attempted criminal
assault On Miss Pearl Tucker. Ii
year Old gil. o. Cabarrus county.
Tn" negro. when arrested narrowly
escaped lynchiNg. 1000 people. mos {
~ mill workers, marching upon III"
Concord jail. hu, h" was protected by
several COM an;"s of thu Nati"nai
guard and spirited ava 10 the
RAJ, igh penit"ntiary where h" was
bella pending rNrcuti"n
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-19
Coast Artillery Transferred.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Dec IS
The 10th and fg2ad~Nco companies OF
coast artillery now at Florida posts
will be relieved from those stations
about March LIST and take stations. the
former company, at Fort Hancock. n.
J.. and the latter ut Fort Hamilton.
y Y
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-19
APPO|M1EE HEs!!ATED LONG Time
President-elect Fests That n: Is to
he Congratulated Upon Securing
siders That Larger Recognition Due
to State Of Pennsylvania.
(By Associated PresS.)


AUGUSTA. GA. Dec lS.-Wil!iam
H. Tafi, Pres idrnt-.l"ct of III United
States tonight annUunc"' III" anpoint
msht Of United S:GtrS senator p. {.
Knox. Of Penns> Nania. as secretary
of stat" in his cabinet
The announr. nlvnt followed tn" r"-
ceipt ry Nj Tai; of telegram which
came late This afternoon conveying
the information from Nr Knox tha:
he would accept III" premiership Of
I'll" Taft cahiYc'.
Mr.. Tai; without delay rale 1h''
announcements hat III" mater was
settled
In giving the details Of the negO-
tiat'Ons he said the offer was mad"
to Mr.. krnx la=t Sunday morning
in New York: that since III" offer.
he had not heard f:cm Mr. Knox IN
il the telegram he received ioGay.
Unable to See Knox.
After constellation with S,cre-
tary Root in Washing'on last Sat"r
day aft rnoon, NJ. T?ft said he mad"
an effort TO see the PENNSYLVANIA
senator. but was Informed that he
was in New York to attend The din
wired Mr. Knox to see him ~ the
Henry W. Taft residence Sunday
morning
The appointment was kept Mr.
Knox conc!u5ing bis visit in time
for Judge Taft to attend morning
church service. but remaining at the
Taft residence until after Judge TAFT
had gone 10 chvrch.
Considers Himself Fortunate
Il feel that | am TO he congratu-
lated in securing the services Of Sen
atOr Knox in my cabinet said Judge
Tai! in making the announcement
and making the statement with the
understanding that h" was TO be
quoted
In selecting q secretary OF state.
7 wanted frs: { great LAWYER. and
second. man who would fill the pub
lie eve. not Only here but abroad
as well as a man who stands oIt
prominently as great American.
Senator a Great Lawyer.
Mr. Knox was great attorney
general: he was prominent candi-
date for The presidency: and he is
recognized in the Senate and else
where as one Of the gre at lawyers OF
that BODY"
Judge Taft also feels that from a
ncl'tical viewpoint the selection OF
Mr.. Knox il most naDDv He eX-
blamed tina. there was often feel
ing that the :tate Of PENNSYLVANIA
with its assured Republican MAORI
ties. often WIS sighted in the mat
ter Of recognition in the high coun-
ellis Of tn" rartv
nat this will nor L. the case in
the next administration was indicated
nv the announcement by MIR Taft
thu he should invite Senator Knox
to come TO augusta tina: ne might
rorsnl: him freely with reference 10
filling o:h'r places in his cabinet. In
fact he said that he fell the need Of
srch advice rs h" should he able to
Obtain from NJ Knox regarding not
only the cal iret hrt many matters
preliminary to the beginning Of his
administration
Explanation Of Hesitancv.
The hesitation Of Senator Knox to
make more sDerdv decision is in
terpreted hero to his desire 10 ar
range with due = gard for tho inter
cats OF the r2-:v and his sis'c for re-
lirauishing his Sen' in the SeTate
Mr. Taft evircci NAM evidences
Of qualification 2: the decision which
had ben reached
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-19
PRESIDENT DETERMINED.
viii Prosecute Persons Whom He
Consider Guilty Of Libel.
nv Associated PreSs)

WASHINGTON. u. G. Dec lS.-Af
ter to-ay's cabinet meeting and a
Cu1f"rrncc with IN" Presid mt A;fO--
r"v General '!'He partc said the q .
rartEcni of j'E'tice s'ilI had under
cor liberation ihc question oF pros
Cufing ihO.c per Sons whom the pT"Si-
don't cOns:d'rs guilty OF criminal H.
bel n connection with publication
regarding itEr Panama canal pur
chase
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-19
ROOSEVELT PREPARING.
AZ er Christmas Will Submit Evidence
Upon Which Congressman Accused.
iRv Associated PressD

WASHINGTON. d. G.. Dec. is
President Roosevelt has begun pr, pa
ration Cor Co%S.s SIS. evidenc" upon
which he bas"'i he statements in his
ANIMAL message regarding tn" secret
service. ard which the Perkins roo
luton passed ,rsterdav in tn" House
ca!icd urnn IN" President to produce.
This evidence will not BE- really to
send 10 the House until after III"
Christmas recess.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-19
HOUSE WITHOUT QUORUM.
Many War Claim Bill:
Are Passed
N CffINaIn'

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. DC lN.-"c
enc, Il tho gene raj exc lUs If Nom.
l."rs for ih"'r homes for the Christ
mas hc''ia:s. the sttcnGancc in tn"
Hos" of KCrr' 'BIatives today va
far shor: Of Trorum Never nc "ss
grcd deal o. bUsircss was transact.
cd
This cor is'. 4 mostly ~ IN" ras
S2go r; war claim e. som" of them
giving r'sr 10 considerable discussion
At 40 p. m. the House adjourned
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-19
TO AGATE ARMAMENT.
Great Britain and Perhaps United
States Offer Good O:riees.
iRv Associated Press

BVENOS AYRES. Eec 1S--It is re-
-ortrd that Grea: Britain has tender
ed her good Offices to the Argentine
Rcrubi:c AMI Brazil with view to Sc
curing 4 :iiminution in the ornaments
OF these TWO countries. The NaCion,
in making reference to this matte.
Yesterday. expressed belief that media
ton has been offered by the United
States
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-19
D|sCRED|Ts THE RUM0R
Holland Doesn't Believe That Ven
ezueIa Has Declared War;.
BUT DUTCH FEEL SAFE N ANY Event
Run,or Apparently Originated in Co
Iumb;a-OecIaration Of state Of
Defense" Because Of Seizure Of
Coast Guard Ship Probably Explains
(By the Associated Pressl

THE HAGUE. Dec 1S.-The foreign
Office here places no credence in tn"
report that Venezuela has declared
war against the Netherlands.
This rumor was current YESTERDAY
in both America and Europe and a.
parcn,ly originated in BOgOta. Colum-
1ia.
II is believed that the only basis
for the report is the recent dcclai a.
ton by Vice President Gomez. Of
Venezuela that his country was in
state CT defense" because Of Hol-
lands seizure Of the coast guard ship
Alexis. Even IL the war rumor Should
ann on: to be true the government
considers that the Dutch squadron
NV in south American waters Is SUI
ficicnt 10 meet all CvrDtualities.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-19

shGnid publish il.
sliiilr disposition to Suppress de
tails OF the evidence was shown by
tn" n'wSpap' + men. however.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-19
HOLLAND Won, Exceed Limits.

BERLIN, Dec. 1s.-Both the Ger
nan foreign Office aad President Gas
20 diSCrcd,: toe report that Nen"'
zueIa has declared war aga!ns; the
Netherlands.
The foreign Office takes the ground
hat even II hostili'ies have been de-
c!sred. the declaration came, becom''
.foc,iyc because Venezuela is In no
position 10 carry a campaign beyond
is own boariors and Holland will not
exceed he limits Of is rctaliaiory
ours" as already fixed and known 20
tho United States.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-19
Lynched Ger Killing Woman.
Try Assocfafcd Rrcsa.l

LEXINGTON. KY. Dec. 1s.-E!mer
HiH. charged with the murder o. Mat
10 womack. in Affair county. va'
AIKEN from the jail by a mob AT Won
ticclln. Wayne county. "Wednesday
night. cared four miles 20 Grassy
Geek and hanged TO a tree.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-19
AN URGENT DEFICIENCY
Money Needed Promptly to Carry
on Canal Projects.
MARKS DECREASE UNDER LAST YEAR
Principal Share Ct Desired Appropria-
ton Is For Atlantic Division.
Where Are Loca'ed Gatun Locks
and Dam-A!so for New Projects.
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON n. G.. Dec. 1S.-A
request fOT an urgent deficiency ap-
p'onriatiOn s5.45S 0"o to carry Oh III:
work en- thcIsthmian canal at the
present rate during The ha!anc" of
The fsccl wear and for new Projec;s
was received by til" House today
from III" secretary OF war.
Last wear deficiency approprIa-
ton Ct s1i .9?n.00N was made.
The pr;rCiraI share of the desired
aVpropria ion is for the Atlantic divi-
sior where are located the Gatun
locks and dam
For his division an appropriations
CT s3.+5I .uC0 IS REQUIRED
Chairm2n Gocthals. OF he commits
sion rxD!airef that the curren. aD-
preparation was hss"d on tn" mi:tak-
On idea thor Congress had approprl-
a'cd fey rock crushing nan; Il P"r-
20 Polio. An erecting plact for tn"
Ga:un locks and dams. and = ssels
10 iranSTo:; thc cruS hci T.'cks
ror this purpose ?.5"n."on is now
a.kcd OF tn" total appropriation re-
qucs:e3 s. i5S.ono is for labor and So
Gaa 900 for materials
ScSt'FV1GVN way '"NSStgcS-
The President j. considering thu
adv!slbiIi;y a. havirG examination
and rcTor mad" OF IN" character 81
The Foundation that undCrly tn"
locks along thu lin" Of III" Panama
carnl
So much has I.'cn laid recently
Concerning qu"stioranl" conditions
that ox'st Icnrs'h the sites of thcs
works tha. T. Is REGARDED as import.
ant to carefully ,"rm!nc at this
time ~" cyact magnitude Of The task
of providing s'ah'a foundations for
thcsn forks ard dams.
For this important dT'y tho Prcs:-
don: - corsi Ioring the employment
or civil engineers OF 'min"rCc who
eTc 70: rcw IN the service Of tho gov.
crnmPr' and Who coTig not poSsihI"
10 biased IN their judgments hccaua"
Of any versoTal interest In rTpOrfs
previously made on the canal.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-19
ELEVEN DIE OF POISON.
Enlisted Men Drink 100 Freely Of
''CoIumbian Spirits."
NV Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Dec IS
General Tasker r. Bliss. in command
Ct the fore. in III, Philippines. has
reported the death " II enlisted men
of the 18Th regiment. stationed at
Camp k"ithlev. Mindanao from me-
rhvl nnisoning. resulting from drink
ing columbian spirits
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-19
Eighteen Years for Assault.
ID,r AcSnniaf I'D PrQ.ol

~ Mason. a negro. was today sen
fenced TO eighteen years in the pen
itent:arv for attempting 10 assault
Miss USE Windsor
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-19
csn's M'Ixxle Press.

tn" w 'Re warned ~ n"wspapH-
mon in court aE7tns' publishing tcs
firaonv brought ont In h. trial. say
ing there woro over 100 Indictment
vct 20 ~ tried ard ina. II would be
Impossible 10 secure Jurors who had
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-19

lContinred on Third Psgc).
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-19

THE DAILY PRESS is the
only newspaper published in
Newport News that receives
the fui! news service OF the
Associated Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-19
THE WEATHER.

Generally fair Saturday and
Sunday: colder Saturday, fresh
west winds shifting to south.
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tcontinued % secosa noaJ
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-19

Or. L. y. Mcbride. Of Manhaftan
a member Of the Bayside Ysche CT
vas called.
n ma. On the aoat when I -
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-21
MACK EMPHATIC IN HIS
CHARGES OF CORRUPTION
Supports Accusation by Bryan That
Republicans Are Raising Money
70 Buy Taft's Election.
"Tactics Repeated"

NEW YORK, Oct. 20.-Speaking of
the charges made by w. J. Bryan that
the Republicans are seeking to buy the
election, Democratic National Chair
man Mack said today there was no
doubt that the Republican organiza-
ton had plen1 of money with which
they would endeavor to repeat the pur-
chasing plans which were, he alleged,
pursued in the campaigns of 1895, 1900
and 1904.
Mr. Mack said:
"I think the letters of Mr.. Hartman
and President Roosevelt prove pretty
we'll what was done in the 1904 cam
paign in the purchase of votes. and
there is no question that the Repub-
ilcan organization is preparing to do
the same thing this year.
so long as they do not print their
campaign contributions they can do
anything they please and handle the
money in any way they see fit. Not
withstanding the efforts that will be
made to purchase the election, agree
with Mr.. Bryan that he will be
elected
Mr.. Mack said the Democratic cam
paign had cost so far about $250,OOO.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-21
SUES CITY TO KILL
CHARTER PROVISIONS
SANTA BARBARA TAXPAYER
FILES COMPLAINT
Would Prevent Legislature from Rati-
tying Amendments Involving the
Initiative, Referendum
and Recall
TBy Associated Press. !;

SANTA BARBARA, Oct. 20.-Claim-
ing the charter amendments passed at
the last municipal election are Illegal,
a complaint was filed today by several
interests In this city under the name
of c. e. Latailliade. tax payer,
against Mayor Boeseke and City Clerk
Davis, of the city of Santa Barbara,
to secure an injunction to prevent the
amendments going to the legislature
for ratification.
The amendments involved concern the
right of the city to control wharves,
condemn wharf property, choose mem
bers of the council at large. establish
a board of public works, and introduce
the initiative, referendum and recall.
It Is claimed the election is illegal
because called on legal holiday and
brought out insufficient votes.
Attorney Fl. G. Booth, representing
the plaintiff, refuses to state what in
terests are against the amendments.
The hearing for a permanent injunc-
ton will be held here October 3d. be-
fore a Los Angeles judge. yet un-
named.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-21
CONSPIRACY TO SUB0RN
PERJURY NOT A FELONY
OREGON Supreme Court Renders Inter-
estin9 Decision In Disbarnent
Case Demurrer-Moral Tur-
pitude Not involved

SALEM, Ore, Oct. 20.-In sustaining
the demurrer of Marion r. Biggs,.
land fraud convict and lawyer to dis
barment proceedings instituted against
him on the grounds that he was con-
victed in the federal courts of the
crime of conspiracy to suborn per-
jury, the supreme court of this state
today stated in effect that the offense
charged is not felony nor misdemeanor
within the meaning of the disbarment
statute.
The statute under which the attempt
to have Biggs disbarred was instituted
upon which the complainants relied, is
section 1907, subdivision 1. Bellinger &
Cottons code, which provides that an
attorney may be removed or suspended,
upon his being convicted off any
felony or of a misdemeanor involy-
ing moral turpitude, in either of which
case the record of his conviction is con-
elusive evidence"