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Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10
WOULD GIVE BACK FINE
ESTATE TO WOMAN OWNER
Guardian of Miss Nina P. Lee of Pasa-
dena viii Ask Court to Relieve
Her from His Supervision

Attorney Edyard L. Payne, who was
appointed guardian of Miss Nina P.
Lee, a wealthy woman of Pasadena,
September II, will ask to be discharged
from his position in Judge Rives' court
today. He also will request that Miss
Lee be restored to competency and per-
mitted to attend to her own affairs.
If the order is granted Attorney Payne
will turn over to Miss Lee $4,000 in
property, stocks and money, handled
by him during his term as guardian.
Miss Lee was declared incompetent
to handle her own affairs in September
after an examination as to her mental
condition and when it was shown that
certain persons were taking advantage
of her in money matters.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10
POVERTY DRIVES YOUNG LAWYER
TO CRIME; HE SELLS HIS BIBLE FOR ST.
Wife East Young Man Utters Fictitious Checks
Money o Her-Mother Hastens Across Continent
Save Her Son

That he borrowed money to come to
Los Angeles, where he intended to
study for the ministry; was compelled
to sell his Bible for a dollar and finally
forced to pass fictitious checks to get
money to send his sick wife, was the
statement made in Judge Davis court
yesterday by Ossian M. Congdon, who
asked for a probationary sentence after
pleading guilty to a charge of passing
bad check for $40. His application
was granted and he was placed on pro-
baton for a term of three years.
COngdon is an attorney, having
passed the bar examination at Elgin,
ILL.,, in 1894, and practiced in that
city and in Deming, N. M. He came
to Los Angeles in June last, taking a
room at the Y. M. C, A. He began
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10

passing bad checks for small amounts,
he said, when he was discharged from
his position as a solicitor, the money
being used for his own support and
that of his wife, who is i'll in El Paso
Texas. His mother, Mrs. c. NJ Cong
don of New York, widow of a once
prominent member of the Rock River
conference of the Methodist Episcopal
church of Illinois, hastened to this city
when she heard of her sons trouble,
and since her arrival has been work
ing for 81 a week and putting forth
every effort to obtain his release. 1t
was due to her efforts, it is said, that
Judge Davis received through the mails
many assurances that Congdon would
be given employment if placed on pro-
baton.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10
COUNTER TESTIMONY
IN MCROSSAN TRIAL
WITNESS DECLARES VALUES
ARE HIGH
Prospectus Issued by Ex-Preacher
Bore Statements Backed Up by
Experts Who Examined
Properties

Il told McCrossan he was either a
fool or a fakir to send out such a
circular as that" was the statement
made in Judge Willis court yesterday
by Sidney Norman, editor of a mining
paper, the last witness for the prosecu-
ton in the trial of Charles Wesley Nc
Crossan on a charge Of issuing a false
prospectus of the Cordillera Mining
company in August, 1907
Besides Norman only one other wit
ness was examined by the prosecution
before closing its case, DR.. Julius Koe-
big, an assayer, testifying he examined
the mining company's property In lSOG'
bringing a number of ore samples to
Los Angeles, the assays of which
ranged from 81 to $3.50.
Norman, in his testimony, said his
conversation with McCrossan occurred
in March, 1903, and referring to the al
legged fraudulent circular he said he
told the former minister he should be
more careful in his dealings with the
public and his use of the United States
mails. McCrossan, he said, replied he
probably had been carried away with
enthusiasm and exaggerated the state
ments contained in the prospectus.
says values HTS Tll9h
Thomas Hamilton one Of the discov-
erers of the mining property, was the
first witness called by the defense. lie
said the values ran from 81 to $1,000 a
ton and that indications in 1907 We're
such that the statements in the clrcu-
lar letter were fully warranted.
THE sides and floor of the canyon
where the property is located, SAID
Hamilton, "are covered with breccia
ore. running high in values, and we
found a number of stringers, TOUR
inches 10 eight inches wide, which as
sayed from $50 to 800 ton. l do not
believe the statements in the prospec-
tus, judging from the indications IN
August, 1907, when the circular was is-
sued, were exaggerated"
DR. Arnold NJ. Garfield, a stock
holder. said he visited the mine
with three companions in 1907 and
returned TO Los Angeles with nine
teen samples, all of which showed
values. Attorney Paul Schenck SAID
he would have the certificates OF these
assays in court today and that they
will show values from $1,000 down.
The trial, it is expected, will be con-
cluded Saturday.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10
DECLARES Ills
SANITY; THEN
CHANGES PLEA
ALBERT RYAN AST0NlSHES
COURT ROOM
PLEADS GUILTY TO MURDER in
FIRST DEGREE
Attorneys Acting for Accused ASK for
Trial on the Insanity Charge
Without Consent of
Defendant

at am not insane; I've been ready
for sentence any time since July l6,
avs the statement of Albert Ryan that
astonished every person sitting III
Judge Davis department OF lhe Grim
inal court yesterday. 70
Ryan pleaded guilty to a charse oL
murder in the first degree Tor ths
killing of Otto Miller in the Onlteu
states hotel July 16 last, and 1t Is sala
to be the first time in the history Oh
the local criminal courts, If not IN lIe
entire state, that a plea OF TINS kInu' @
carving with it the probability of the
death penalty, has been entered.
RYAN, in addition to bluntly ac-
lknowIedging his guilt stated the trlal
as to his mental condition which ended
Wednesday, when a jury returned
verdict finding him sane, was held
without his consent. Il am not IN
sane" he declared.
When Ryan entered the court room
from the bridge of sighs at 10 O'Clock
Yesterday and took his seat by the
side of his attorney, Fred w. Morrison,
his appearance of indifference had
changed to one of determination.
"I want the case disposed of as
quickly as possible he said in an un-
dertone to his attorney.
When Judge Davis called the case in
which Ryan was charged with the
killing of Otto Miller, Attorney Nor
rison stated he would withdraw his
notice of motion for a new trial on
the insanity charge.
1.-THE trial for insanity was held
without the knowledge or consent OF
the defendant" he said. MY asso-
ciate, Attorney Spring and myself de-
termined on the trial after talking to
physicians and making an investiga-
ton, but the trial was held against his
wishes"
"All the time" interrupted Ryan.
Enters Plea of Guilt
Attorney Morrison said it was Ryans
wish to withdraw the plea of not
guilty and enter a plea of guilty.
When Judge Davis announced he
would require some evidence to deter
mine the degree of the crime. Ryan
arose slowly from his seat, towering
to his six feet two inches of height
above a number of men surrounding
him. He spoke unfalteringly, his words
being uttered clearly and with per
ceptible Irish brogue
'I am not insane" he said. 1--WE
been ready for trial or sentence since
July 16."
"Do you plead guilty to murder of
the first degree?" asked the court.
les, lISl utSIGSt Nco AHt nun
chalant response.
On the request of Attorney Morrison
the time for pronouncing sentence was
postponed until 10 o'clock next Satur-
day. 1t is understood that at that time
a plea for leniency will be made for
the purpose Of securing for Ryan a life
sentence in the penitentiary. District
Attorney Fredericks, while stating he
was unprepared to say what he would
do In, ,aIa 10 ~ 10
he did not believe he would oppose
a life sentence and insist on the death
penalty.
AS a result of Ryans action in plead
ing guilty to the charge of numbering
Otto Miller the other charge, that of
killing Harry e. Snyder at the same
time Miller was shot, will be dismissed
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10
New interpretations

The following articles of ineorpora
tion were filed in the county clerk S
office yesterday:
Empire Tire and Rubber company,
capital $25, 900; directors. H. II. Jarman,
II. V. Carter, e. S. Boyle.
Ezell Manufacturing and Plating
company, capital $4,000; directors,
Barkley " Ezell, George w. Pike Os-
car A. Martin, c. $. Warren. Los An
geles; j. ]. Harshman, Compton.
Theatrical Treasurers' association, di-
rectors, ]. d. Banks, Clifford Bernard.
Warwick L. Howe, Lew Spaulding.
Frank Toplitzky
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10
RoweIps Trial Postponed

Because the time in Judge Willis
court will be taken up all this week
in the trial Of c. w. MCCrossan, the
court yesterday postponed until Mon
day the beginning of the trial of
Elmer f. Rowell, charged with obtain
ing money by false Representations
TWO charges have been filed against
Rowell. one accusing him of obtaining
5000 from j. c. Benedict and the other
of obtaining $683 from J. M. Pound
stone. the money to be used in further
ing mining deals which investigation
showed to be mythical
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10
WITH CARGO OF
SUGAR FOUNDERS AT "EA

NEW YORK, Dec. 9-The British
shin johanna loaded with cargo, OF
sugar from Iloilo. p. l., for Philadel-
phia, sank at sea off santo Domingo;
according to a cable message received
here from that island today. The
message came from Capt. Nlckersoh OF
had saved himself after his ship had
foundered, ,
The fate of the crew is unknown
The Johanna was of 1922 tons burden
and carried a crew of twenty-five men.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10
Seaman Loses License

PORTLAND. Ore, Dec. 9.-The
license of Captain Levi Snyder of the
steam schooner Argo, which was
wrecked near Tillamook two weeks
ago, when four lives were lost. was
today suspended for one year by United
States Inspectors Fuller and Edwards
Snyder was found guilty of carelessness
and negligence
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10

Bordwell several months ago, after vio-
lating a previous probationary sentence,
was again arrested for the same otfense
yesterday. He was taken to the county
Jail, and will have his hearing before
Judge Bordwell on a day yet to be set
Sullivan, it is alleged. broke his parole
by becoming intoxicated and falsifying
the books of a law firm with which he
was associated.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10
Sues Railroad

The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Railroad company was yesterday made
defendant in suit for damages of $685.
OOO filed in the superior court bl Pearl
McMullen on account of injuries sus-
tanned by her 9-year-old son, Frank
McMullen, in September last. The boy
was struck by a train near Elysian
park. his right foot being so badly in
iured that 1t had to be amputated.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10
steals Horse. Pleads Guilty

Sam Parrison, who stole a horse be
longing to ]. d. Green a month ago and
sold the animal at Newhall, pleaded
guilty to charge of grand larceny
in Judge Willis court yesterday and
asked for probation. The matter was
continued until December 16
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10

MEMS SUITS
Mems $40 suits. s4s5; mems st4 suits at
s625: mems S1S suits and overcoats, $3.50;
mems S22 suits and overcoats s9.95; mems
S25 suits, slI.45; mems $50 suits and over
coats S1295; mems s35 suits, cravenettes'
overcoats hand tailored and made for high
class trade in the latest styles and patterns,
or made suits and overcoats from New
York's leading tailors.
MEMS FURNISHINGS
50 pongee shirts. s1.25; 26s dozen golf
shirts s125 value, 5Oc; 81 overshirts in fan
cy patterns and coat styles, csc; So mems
silk hose in holiday box of pairs, 81; 2Oc
fancy hose, 1-3c 50c-75c fancy SILK llsle
hose, Csc; csc hose in natural colors' l2t2c'
mems President suspenders l5c mems oOc
suspenders, 25c; mems 81 fancy silk suspen-
der 45c; 25c white handkerchiefs SC; 12lkc
white linen handkerchiefs; also fancy col
ored border, lac; zoe linen handkerchiefs
l-3c; soc handkerchiefs, 19c; Csc Boston
Iarters, 15c; 15c arm bands Sc; mems l0c
bandana handkerchiefs, sc; mems 60c rib
bed balbriggan underwear. 25c; mems Toe
fancy ribbed underwear, SOC; mems 81 un-
derwear, 45c; mems 81 natural wool under
wear, 79c; mems S1.75 ribbed lambs wool
underwear 95c; mems $2 the famous Glas-
tonbury underwear, known the world over
for its fine quality and it 9Se; mems SS'
the finest grade of combed wool, the famous
Glastonbury kind, s1,25; mems So silk Isle
underwear in the needle stitch, 95c.
YOUTHS SUITS
$3.50 youths suits, s3.25; $40 youths suits
sass; SIS youths suits, $6.95
For the benefit of those employed dur
o'clock evenings. s.
@NATTTNIENITA CATEC CO
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10
Held TO Answer

Chris Marks, charged with obtaining
money by false representations in a
mining deal from DR.. Louis E. Wyckoff,
was held to answer to the superior
court by Justice Ling yesterday. He
was released on bonds of $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10

MEMS CRAVENETTE ovERCoATs
Every one of the following are genuine
s12.50 Prlestley cravenettes, $545; S17
Priestley cravenettes, 81 so; $50 Priestley
crayenettes 50; $25 Priestley cravenettes,
s11.45.
MEMS PANTS
Mems So chevIot pants, SLAB; mems SO
cy at s1.S5; mems $3.50 hand tailored worst
ed, s2.25; mems IS and So pants, s2.75;
mems Sc and 81 pants, hand tailored and
fancy patterns. cut to ht s295.
MEMS HATS
MEMS Sc soft felt hats. 95c; mems $3.50
soft felt hats, $1.25: mems SO hats, $l.4b:
mems $3.50 soft felt hats in black and fancy
colors. s1.75; mems 81 soft hats in the latest
styles. $195 mems SO soft and stiff hats in
nobby styles and shapes, s245.
BOYS SUITS
SO boys suits. 79c; 81 boys suits, s195; Sc
boys suits sass; $40 boys suits Sass;
$40 boys overcoats, sS.25; $3.50 boys over
coats, s4.95.
SWEATER COATS
$3.50 wool sweater coats, 95c; SIS boys
overcoats, s625; SO wool sweaters, s115; 81
wool sweaters, $1.95; IS wool sweaters,
s2.25; IS wool sweaters, S295.
MEMS SHOES
Mems SO shoes, s1.45; mems 81 shoes s1.s5;
mems So shoes, S2.45.
ng the day we will remain open until
turday until IL p. m.
10 WEST THIRD STREET
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10
An Unfortunate Circumstance
CREDITORS SALE
Stock Boys Cohng-$1sooo Stock Mems Ho
day Furnishings Sale Today ITO West Third Street

Whereas and associates doing general clothing and haber
hosiery
in
merchandise consigned Continental
sacrificed half their
3 m Come early
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10
Attorney Auain in Jail

stephen Sullivan. an attorney who
was placed on probation BY Judge
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-10
Holiday Suggestions

Cloves Suspendes Mufers, Handkerchiefs, Neclwear,
Garters Cuff Links Scarf Pins, Collar Bags, Paamas, Night
Robes Bath Robes Umbrellas Canes, Suit Cases, Grips,
Hosiery Shirts Underwear Smoking Jackets Dress Waist
coats Fancy Waistcoats, Overcoats Cravenees Sweater
Coats Suits Tousers-n short everything wear except
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1909-12-17
CHURCH NOTES.

Remember watch night service in
the M. E. church new years eve, Dec
81. Special musical programme is be.
ing prepared. Everybody welcome.
Mrs. Thompson will speak at the reg
ular gospel service in the NJ f. church
Sunday, Dec. 10, at 7:30 p. m. Sunday
school at IL a. m.
At the monthly "At Home" and
business meeting of the Tri Mu class
of the NJ. E. Sunday school, Roy Coop
er was elected secretary, und Harold
McCammon chairman, of the member.
ship committee.
The sacrament of the Lords Supper
will be administered at the Peerless
hall at 7:30 Sunday evening. This is
the first communion service to be held
by the newly organized Presbyterian
church. 1t is the Lords Supper, not
Presbyterian sacrament, and all
christian people, regardless of church
affiliations, are invited to partake there
of. Special music. Federated Sunday
school 2:30 Sunday afternoon.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1909-12-17
A FORMER Resident.

J. O. Calhoun, of Seattle, who spent
ten days among old friends and asso-
Citations in Loomis, left Tuesday morn
ing for his home. Mr.. Calhoun resid-
ed for several years in Loomis leaving
that camp some seven or eight years
ago. He took a prominent part in
public affairs and politics in his day,
and ran for legislature on the republi-
catan ticket. 1t was an off year for
republicans in Okanogan county, as it
generally was in the early history of
the county, and Mr.. Calhoun was
showed under with the balance of the
ticket. While he noted a marked
change for the better in the county as
whole, the gentleman missed many
familiar faces at Loomis, and was dis
appointed to find the place under a
temporary eclipse. He met ~ith a
cordial welcome from old friends still
in the county who were pleased to see
that the gentleman is bearing his ac.
cumulating years lightly and with a
becoming grace. A most amiable and
scholarly gentleman is Mr.. Calhoun,
and, as his friends mp this way will be
pleased to learn, is doiug we'll in the
big city of the coast.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1909-12-17
CHRISTMAS DANCE AT LOOMS.

The many readers of the GAZETTE
in and about Loomis should not forget
the grand first annual ball to be given
at Eagle hall, Loomis, on Christmas
eve, next Friday, December "a, by the
Miners Union of that place, and even
those readers at greater distance who
wish to harvest a maximum of pleas
ure at minimum of cost, and open
the holiday season in blaze of glory,
would do we'll to be numbered among
the throng that will crowd Eagle hall
on this occasion. 1t will be the first
given under the auspicies of the Union,
and those having it in charge will
make extra efforts to place it und9r the
head of the leading social event of a
public nature of the winter of 1909-10.
The best of music will lend inspir-
alton to the feet of the participants,
and the committees will extend q COR
dial welcome to all comers. Be there
if you can get there.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1909-12-17

to opensup this big lead at greater
depth and obtain a more thorough
knowledge Of the extent and character
OF the mineral. For years every indi-
cation IN the way of quantity and quail
ity ofthe ore gave promise of pay
ing BODY of ore under ground If once
extensively and Systematically exploit
ed. In the past the owners have not
had the means to do extensive work,
depending entirely on their own exer-
tions t5 develop the claims, and the
death Of one of the owners, Geo. Pas
kell, oyer year ago, caused the sus-
pension of operations almost entirely.
Mr.. Bahrs is extending an old tunnel
to cut the ledge at considerable depth,
and expects to reach the point of con-
tact within 60 feet. If the property
becomes a shipper the product will
have 20 reach the railroad at this point,
as itais only a comparatively short
downghill pull to Oroville.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1909-12-17

looking on the bright side of life mr.
der trying circumstances. It. il the
concensus OF opinion among those hay-
ing business before his court, that
Judge Taylor is making a creditable
record on the bench. His stren,,ous
and pyrotechnic campaign last fall.
forced upon him, made him some enc.
mics among the members of the bar.
VINO never forget nor forgive, and at
times there appears to be strained re-
lation between the court and counsel
This friction is confined to few. and in
time should wear off. 1t is the gen
eral impression, among those not in
tiuenced by prejudice or rancorous
recollections, that Judge Taylor is
making fair, just and impartial Judge,
performing his duties faithfully and
with ability.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1909-12-17
CONTRACT ON THE o. $.

Word has been received that Chas.
[. Kline has been awarded contract
for continuing the extension of the
working tunnel on the Q. S. mine, but
how many feet he is to run is unknown.
1t is the impression, however, that the
contract covers more than the annual
assessment required, and it is hoped
that this is the beginning of continuous
operations on that property. The Q.
5. is located on the east side of the
Sinlahekin valley, overlooking Blue
Lake. and about equal distance be-
tween Loomis and Conconully. The
property first came into notice nearly
dozen years ago. when Steve Barron
was the power behind the throne. The
group is composed of number of
claims. and on top of the mountain
immense ledges of copper bearing ore
have.been traced long distance, un-
covered and prospected in numerous
places. The chief work done is in the
nature of a large working tunrel, the
object of which was to reach the ore
at depth, which is into the mountain
over 1000 feet, and in the process Of
driving some choice copper ore has
been encountered. The main leads
have not as yet been reached. If they
are ever tapped and prove to be what
the surface groupings indicate, the O.
IS. will certainly be a wonder in the
way ofRa large showings0f high grade
coppef ana III # any faith can~be
placed in the general indications upon
which mining men generally bank the
mine should prove mint to the share
holders. Mr.. Kline, who has thfs new
contract, is thorough and experienced
miner, and it is certain that the work
he has charge of will be done right.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1909-12-17

U. McCammon, who is quite aa in
ventive genius, has devoted years to
Derfecting refrigerator car that re-
irlgerates without the use of ice. More
properly speaking his invention is an
appliance for chilling cars. and with it
ne can produce chill enough to freeze
'he shoes of brake, if that were nec-
essary. The papers have been for
warded to the patent office at Wash
nston, and If the idea has not been
ALREADY seized by some one else he will
PROBABLY have no trouble in securing
patent. The device is simple in its
application, and il it will perform the
functions claimed for it Mr.. Mccain
lnon Is tlcketed for fortune, and this
paper trusts he will get, and live long
to enjoy, it.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1909-12-17
SLIPPED A COG.

AS You Like 1t" happened as you
aon't like it, for the company that was
" present the great Shakesperan COM
pany Jailed to show up on the date ad-
vertised. 1t was great disappoint-
~ent TO those who had been antici-
pa'lng dramatic treat, yet under the
circumstances the company company
can hardly be blamed for failing to
Keep the appointment. The arrange
nents were that the troupe, that held
'ne boards at Pentiction last Friday
night, was to drive across country to
neremeos to catch the train that would
land the outfit in Oruyille Saturday.
ne same old blizzard that whitened
'n's valley extended northward, prob
aoiy TO that pole DR.. Cook is having
80 much trouble over, making the drive
W heremeos impossible. The troupe
uack pedaled by taking the Canadian
acme to fill the dates on the railroad
east of here.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1909-12-17
CALL FOR BIDS.

NJ Office is hereby given that sealed bids
~ will be received for the construction of a
sidewalk to conform with that part of Ordi-
nance No. A, described as follows: Commenc-
ing at the inte section of the west side OF Ma II
street, on the map OF Oroville. with the south
side OF Central avenue and running thence
along the southerly side of Central avenue to
the east side of Vancouver street; and also
commencing at the intersection of the north
side of Cential avenue, on said map of Oroville,
with the west :side of said Vancouver street,
and running thence along the west side OF said
Vancouver sire t. to the southerly side of Sec
ond avenue and thence at right angles and
running westerly along the southery side of
second avenue to the easterly side Of Victoria
street, at the Office of the town clerk of the
town of Oropille, up to the time of the regular
meeting of the council of said town on Mon
day, December p. 1909 at eight o'clock, at
which time such bids will be opened.
Dated this 10th day of December, 1909.
+. S. TAYLOR,
AS CleIk of the Town of Oroville.