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The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-06-24
CALHOUN JURORS
FAIL TO AGREE
Long Court Battle Ends In a
Mistrial.
DEFENDANT SCORES JUDGE
San Francisco Millionaire After Fight
Lasting More Than Five Months
Calls Francis j. Heney
Bride Taker.
DEFENDANT SCORES JUDGE

San Francisco, June 21.--Terminat.
ing in disagreement Of the jury, with
ten men determined on acquittal and
two steadfastly resolved upon con-
viction, the trial of President Patrick
Calhoun OF the United Railroads end
ed at noon yesterday. Five months
and a week had transpired since the
millionaire street-car magnate, o de,
scendant OF Patrick Henry, made his
first appearance in court to answer to
the charge of offering bride Of $4,000
to supervisor to obtain privilege
for his corporation.
Not until each juror had pronounced
as hopeless the prospect of a verdict
was the order for their liberation
made by Judge Lawlor, prosecution
and defense giving assent to the dis
charge. as,t
= No Demonstration In Court.
The trial ended quietly and with
out demonstration. The courtroom
was we'll filled, but the sudden climax
did not permit of an attendance gath
cred from far and near, such as char.
acterized the five days Of argument
and the vigil Of the preceding night
But five ballots were taken. three of
these shortly after the jury retired
Upon the first vote the jury stood
eight for acquittal and four for con
viction. Two of the four joined the
majority upon the second ballot, and
ona ~ tho rapoo aiming tuo opno,,nrod
his determination to remain out a
month If necessary.
Judge Lawlor announced that he
had ascertained, before coming to
court, that the jury appeared to be
hopelessly divided. After ordering
the discharge of the Jury, Judge Law
Tor drew his chair to the edge of the
platform nearest the Jury box and ad
dressed to the IL men some informal
remarks, criticising the laws and
usages that made possible the ex.
pense of three months in the empanel,
ing of jury, and thanking them upon
their worth as citizens. He declared
the courts were utterly helpless to
prevent such occurrences and recon,
mended that the legislature be infiu,
enced by the people to change the
laws that governed court procedure.
f., VIII Be Tried Again. p
The attorneys were expected to fl,
date for another trial upon the
same indictment at to-days session OF
court .......
II am ready to try this case again
and I will go ahead at once II nee,
essary," said Francis ]. Heney, special
counsel In the case, an hour after the
adjournment
Mr.. Calhoun said:
"Of course, am disappointed at the
failure of the Jury to acquit me Of
the unjust charges against me.
should have liked my vindication by
the jury to have been absolute. The
Judge was hostile, the assistant dis
trict attorney bribed and the admins
tration of the criminal law OF this
state disgraced. propose at the
proper time and in a proper manner
to submit formal charges against AS
sistant District Attorney Francis ]
Heney for receiving brides as a public
officer and against Rudolph Spreckel.
and James d. Phelan, who financed
the prosecution. for having paic
them"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-06-24
|ROBBER IN AUTO
FLEEs WITH $1,000
Texas Bank Held Up in Wild West
Fashion.
LONE MAN IN DARING JOB
Express Office In Wisconsin, New
York Bank and Canadian Train
Also Robbed--TotaI Loot
Is $4,000. ~

1 Fort Worth, Tex, June 23.-Tn true
frontier style highwayman, de-
scribsd as genteel in appearance,
robbed the branch banking house of
the Wagner Bank & Trust Company,
In the most central section OF the
downtown district of Fort Worth, of
$500 in currency, escaped and sue
ceeded in evading the searching par
ties of police and citizens. .#
The robbery was the most daring
attempted in Texas in years. Cashier
Walter e. King was alone in the bank
at the time, balancing the business of
the day, when a well.dressed stranger
walked in. AS the man approached
the window of the cashiers desk, King
looked up and down the barrel Of re,
volver, Next came the demand for
the money in sight. H,.... ? .
Threatens to Kill Cashier.
| Make move or a noise of any
kind and I'll kill you" was the greet
ing Mr.. King remembers. +'''s ""
The cashier complied and, stuffing
the roll of bills-$8,100, in denomina.
lions ranging from 81 to $20-the man
backed out of the door under cover OF
his pistol, and las King ran to tele,
phone he saw the man walking down
the street and mingling with the
crowds with an air of unconcern. :
The police reached the scene five
minutes later, but the stranger had
disappeared. At the time of the rob.
berry several hundred were in the vi
cinity of the building and many noted
the arrival at the bank and the depar
ture of the man, but his manner was
bland. Several declare that he
climbed into a waiting automobile
| after walking several blocks.
The police believe the robber is
still in Fort Worth. Every place OF
possible hiding is being searched.
Bandits Rob Safe of $4,000.
Green Bay, Wis, June 23.-Two ban
| dts entered the night Office of the
United States Express Company here
and at the point of revolver com
PEELED the man in charge to open the
| safe. They secured $4,000.
New York Bank Robbed.
Ithaca, N. Y, June 23.-Robbers blew
up the safe in the Citizens Nationa
bank at Locke. a village 20 miles
north of this city,. and departed
with between $500 and S2,700
most of which was in IS bills
They overlooked about $1,000 in gold
There were four men in the band, and
holding at bay the citizens, who were
aroused by the explosion, they mad,
their escape.
Hold Up Canadian Train.
| Vancouver, B. c., June 23.-Cana
dian Pacific train No. 81, west bound
was held up near Kamloops, by fouI
| men.
The robbers took the train for No
S, which was carrying a large amour
of silver to the coast. The men
who wore masks, obtained no loot
After holding up the train at Ducks
near Kamloops, and discovering thei
error, they started across Skursharl
lake in boat, pursued by large mum
Der of men.
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Report Will be DELAYED.

The test of the methods of produc
ing heat for the purpose Of evapora
ton of water at the plant of the oska
Ioosa Traction & Light Company, made
last week under the direction of Prof
Meeker, an expert engineer from the
Ames State college, will not be report
ed for a number of days. The tgur
ing of the report requires much labor
Oh account of the many things taker
into consideration.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-06-24
COUNTY OLD SETTLERS.
Call For Meeting of Vice Presidents
Next Saturday.

The officers, vice-president and the
executive committee of the Mahaska
County Old Settlers Association are
hereby notified to meet in the super
visors' room of the court house, Satur-
day, June 26tb, at one O'Clock sharp.
Arrangements will then be made for
the annual meeting of the association.
A. J. LYLE, President.
G. w. SHOCKLEY, Secretary.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-06-24
National counslI. O. U. c. T.

Columbus, o., June 23.--The TWEEN.
ty-second session of the Supreme
or National council of the Or
der of United Commercial Travel
ers of America, made up OF repre-
sentatives from rs grand jurisdic-
tons, embracing IS states and four
Canadian provinces, convened at the
national headquarters of the order
In this city to-day.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-06-24
DIED IN HOSPITAL.
Resident Of Mahaska County Passes
Away at Marshalltown.

tMarshalltown, Ia, June ED
ward McDonough. aged 81. a bachelor
farmer living six miles southeast OF
Lacey in Adams township. Mahaska
county, died at st. Thomas hospital
at ten o'clock last night. OF blood
poisoning. resulting from necrosis oil
the right knee Joint.
Surgeons amputated the leg near
the hip yesterday, In hopes of say
ing his life. but his system had alb
sorbed too much poison THE body
will be taken 10 Lacey tonight.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-06-24
County Conventions.

One year ago Saturday we were
in the midst of political stir. Republl-
can, democratic and prohibitionists
we're assembled in county convention
following the primary election. The
boys are already getting things shap-
ed up for the contest of next year.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-06-24
DRoBATE NOTICE.

il To All Whom 1t May Concern:
You are hereby notified that there is
now on file in the office of the Clerk of
the District Court Of Iowa, In and for
Mahaska County, an instrument in writ
ing, purporting to be the last will and
testament of Phebe P. Sloan, late of
said county, deceased, and that the End
day of August, 1909, at o'clock a. m.
has been fixed for the probate of said
will, at which time you can appear at
the court house in said county and show
cause, if any there be, why said will
should not be admitted to probate.
In Witness Whereof, have hereun-
to set my hand and affixed the seal of
said court at Oskaloosa, Iowa. this 7th
day of June, 1909.
L. E. Corlett, Clerk District Court.
By G.. w. Patterson, Deputy. 46w3
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-06-24
Walked In Her sleep.

Eugena Richards, ~ years old,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. f. j. Rich
ards, residing near Ainsworth, while
asleep walked out OF window and
fell from second floor and then fell
down stairway into the cellar, badly
Ibruising herself.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-06-24
oskaIoosa After Attorney.

The Mahaska county bar will b
represented in Marshalltown mex
week during the convention of tbs
state bar association and an invita-
ton will probably be extended for tho
holding OF the next annual convention
iu Oskaloosa,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-06-24
Iaf. commutes Death sentence.

Washington, June 23 President
Taft commuted to life Imprisonment
the sentence Of death imposed on
Henry L. Schrifogle, alias "Ducky''
Holmes, convicted of the murder OF
Mrs. Mary A. Hamilton November 26.
1907. The execution was to have
taken place next Thursday.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-06-24
pIscouraaers Of Hesltaney,

Have you noticed the new clubs be-
ing carried by the police force? They
were made at the Anamosa reformery
by an inmate of the place and were
brought to the local force by AL M.
Jones who recently visited among
friends in the city.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-06-24
Alumni Association.

A permanent organization OF the
alumni OF the Marshalltown High
school was formed by 200 alumni OF
the school.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-06-24
Husband and wife Assasslnated.

Adrian, Ca. June 23.-George
Howell and his wife. highly respected
people of this place. we're shot and in!
stantly killed by Robert Jenkins.
Jenkins Is being pursued by large
posse with bloodhounds. Jenkins and
Howell had not been On good terms
for some time. .---...--.--
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-06-24
Won The Prize.

Harry wishard, of Bloomfield, a
member OF the sophomore class OF
Iowa Wesleyan University at Mt.
Pleasant won the Harland oratorical
prize OF $50.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-06-24
A cufsu REGULATION.

An order has been issued to the
Dubuque police by the proper authori
ties to the effect that In the future
city parks must be deserted at 1,
o'clock each evening, promptly.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-06-24
Mas MOT AM old RulIdina,

The date of the laying of the cor
ner stone OF the Second ward or JEFF
ferson school took place in the year
1869 and the building has been In use
forty years The first class gradual
ing from the high school. which was
formerly held in that building, was
that Of 1873.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-06-24

Keota merrhants have been stune
with dollars OF lead. Look out; thes
don't ring, so are easily detected.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-06-24
CLUBS AND SOCIETY
Enjoyable Occasions In The City's
Homes and Halls.

A very pretty ante-nuptial event was
witnessed last evening at the home OF
Miss Bessie Stafford, No. COS Fourth
avenue east, with Miss Stafford and
Miss Everette Morsman as entertain
ers. The evening was supposed to be
regular meeting of the "A B club
of the Congregational church, but ev
cry member knew something unusual
was in the air. The affair was made
rose shower" for Miss Irene De
Wore, whose marriage occurs this ey
ening, and Miss Wayne Rosebrook
who departed for the west later In the
evening to become a bride within a
few days. Mrs. Jessie Harrison Davis
of Alamosa, Colorado, bride of a
year. was also made party to the
honors. The home was transformed
into a veritable bower of roses, loads
of them being used in the decorations
and the entertainment, and the all
was was heavy with their fragrance
All kinds of roses were there, and the
beauty of the rooms cannot be imag
ined by one not present. Red was
the dominant color for the decora
tons, and red and white hearts inter
mingled with the roses, added to the
sentiment of the gathering. Red can
dies gave forth soft and pretty light
in the dining room, where couple o.
snow white doves lowered above the
refreshment table which was the cen
ter of an elaborate decoration. trappe
was served by Miss Grace Hill from
a bowl which was the center OF grea
mass of red roses and ferns. Wher
the roll of the members was called, al
Is the rule of the club, Mrs. Davis
was presented with a large bouquet o
choice red roses. When the names o
Miss DeVore and Miss Rosebrook wer,
responded to, Miss Stafford opened ;
parasol above the girls and roses anC
rose petals fell over and about then
in great shower, making a prett.
and a pleasing feature of the even
ing's program. A most of persona
messages and little notes Of congratu
lation also fell to the floor about tn
brides-elect, the reading of which ful
nished merriment and pleasure for tn,
| guests. The young ladies entered int
the spirit of the shower and a NOR
enjoyable evening the club has neve
| known.
About thirty intimate friends entel
tanned Misses Wayne Shurlling an
Stella Shipley, of the Penn overall fat
tory, at surprise party in Glenwoo
park recently. After picnic suppe
in the woods the remainder OF tn
evening was much enjoyed in role
skating. Miss Shipley goes soon t
Seattle, Washington, to live, and Mis-
Shurlling win spend her vacation /
Montana. Their many friends regre
losing their conpanionship, but wis
them success in their new undertai
ings and hope for them a safe an
pleasant journey The farewell part
was much appreciated and enjoyed b
ali present.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-06-24
NEEDLE IN BODY.

Taken From Arm Pit, But Origin Ia
Unknown.
North McGregor, Ia, June ALL N
Greener had needle removed from
his armpit and up to the time of its
appearance In this particular spot II
had never caused him any pain or In
convenience and he cannot remember
when the needle entered mis- body.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-06-24

watermelons are the latest arrivals
in the local market.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-06-24

Saturday was great corn growing
day.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-23
Attempt to Free
Kidnaper Boyle
Ladder Found Under Window, but En-
fort is Frustrated-Idcntity
Of Mrs. Boyle.

MERCER, Pa, April 2,-An attempt to
llberate James II. Boyle from the Mercer
county Jail was made last night, according
to officials at the jail. That the effort
failed was due to the vigilance OF Night
Waterman Robert Fruit, who discovered a
ladder resting against the jail wall. d.
rectIy under the window OF Boyle's cell. It
was apparently the intention to saw the
bars from outside and release the prisoner.
Fruit called the guards and the Jail was
watched closely the rest of the night.
That quick disposition will be made OF
the cases against Boyle and hia wife 10 the
opinion here. Evidence will be presented
tomorrow to the grand jury and indict-
ments are expected against both the
Boyles. 1t is believed the trial Of Boyle
will be commenced Monday and be fol-
lowed quickly by hat of his wife.
Mrs. Boyle is anxious that her identity
and career shall not be brought out at the
trial, but Attorney T. c.. Cochran, repre-
senting Mr.. Whitls in the prosecution, is
determined to identity the woman because
OF the public reports intimating that she Is
connected with a prominent family IN
Sharon.
Mrs. Boyle Is a mystery no longer. Last
night the press was given absolute in
formation that the woman is Helen Nc
Dermott Of Chicago, Previous stories to
the effect that she was a member of a
prominent and wealthy family are without
foundation. Attorney T. II. Cochran, re-
resenting the prosecution, admitted that
Mrs. Boyle was Helen McDermott.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-23

ton OF Secretary of Agriculture Wilson,
whose informatfoIs concerning crops Mr..
Patten 'receAtly declared to be the joke
of the century"
To this a smile was the only answer.
The regular daily bulletin issued by
Bartletts Patten q Co, after the close of
the market today, had this to say.
THE real situation Is unchanged. There
is no mort wheat in the country imam
there was before the decline and the de-
mand is Just as good. our confidence in
higher prices Is as great as ever"
TRINIDAD, Colo, April e2.-James A.
Patten. .Chicago's wheat king arrived
here today and left shortly afterwards for
TerciO, Colo, near the New Mexican line.
whence he will drive overland twenty
five miles to the ranch of w. II. Bartlett,
near vermejo Park, New Mexico A heavy
snowstorm prevails and the trip will be
made through snow drifts.
Patten appeared tired and extremely
nervous and he was not in the best of
temper. 4
None of your business was his answer
10 a question as to his mission in Trinidad.
rive becu bounded to death by reporters
for weeks"
Patteii displayed great anger when the
reporter Insisted on questioning him regard
ing wheat conditions.
ITS none of your business what | think 3"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-23
Denies Seeing
Mrs. Gould Drunk
Dustin Farnum Says He Saw Nothing
Bad in Conduct of Divorce
Defendant.

CHICAGO, April 2a.-Dustin Farnum's de-
position in the Gould divorce case was
taken here today before Attorney Louis C.
Ehle. Mrs. Gould was represented by
Clarence ]. Shearn and Mr.. Gould by Arch
ibald Watson.
The actor was a willing witness. In et-
feet he stated that he had known Mrs.
Gould seven or eight years; had met her on
an average OF not more than once a year.
and had never witnessed anything derosa-
tory to her character or habits. Their
own relations were those OF friendly &C
quaintance only. He had never seen Mrs.
Gould drink an intoxicant, he said.
The deposition of Mrs. Norris II. Mundy,
whose father was master of the Gould
yacht Niagara and who, before her mar
rage, was a companion of Mrs. Gould on
several trips, was also taken,
Mrs. Mundy testified she had never
seen Mrs. Gould drink more than two cock
tails at one sitting nor had she observed
any particular intimacy between Mrs.
Gould and Farnum.
did she call him Dustin or dear or
anything like that7' asked Attorney Wat
son.
MOT that remember" was the answer.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-23


Of rates without definite indication OF such
increases in the scherules. He said he
proposed to have a full explanation Of the
schedule and to give other senators an
opportunity TO vote TO lower some OF the
rates. THE wooden schedule" he said,
ought to be reduced. / undertake to say
tina for two years this schedule has been
a bad advertisement for the republican
party. I intend to so vote as to adhere as
far as possible to every reduction in the
Dingley rate that was made by the house
committee and to every reduction made
by the senate committee. Wherever | find
a rate in this bill above the Dingley rate
of 81 / reserve the right to inquire into
the question whether after twelve years of
prosperity with every industry multiplying
output aud increasing it's capacity whether
after twelve such years OF industrial prog
ress II might be possible to scale some OF
these duties. While n may be-" said Mr..
DoIliver. evidently referring 10 a statement
by Mr.. Aldrich. that there are only a few
increases and quite a large number OF re-
in this bill. I venture to say when
are through with II II will be so nearly
like the Dingiey law that many men will
wonder what was the extraordinary &C.
CASTOR that called Us here. This session
was not called to increase the
schedule OF the DingIey law"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-23

he snapped. turning on the reporter, 81
want to forget wheat and I'm tired of re-
porters. Get out"
MIR. Patten reached Trinidad at 3 o'clock
this morning and left here at S o'clock
after a short rest at a hotel. He ia travel
ing alone. He boarded the smoker of the
way train 10 Terclo, and sticking a big
cigar In his mouth lit il and sat stolidly
smoking, occasionally Elaring- at the curl
Gus crowd which had invaded the smoking
car and had gathered on the depot plat
form to get a glimpse OF the famous
r'wheat king
At the hotel where Mr.. Patten rested for
a few hours he was warned by the clerk
that IT would be dangerous to attempt tile
overland trip from Tercio to the Bartlett
ranch today. as a furious blizzard is rag
Tag In the mountains.
II don't care said Mr.. Patten. "I want
secluslon-Rnd rest. and I'm going after II.
The stage cannot reach the Bartlett ranch
before nightfall. and the roads are in a
dangerous condition as a result Of the al
most unprecedented snowfall, tremendous
snowsliaes being Of frequent occurrence
oyer the mountain passes.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-23
SULTAN WILL HOLD THRONE
Will Remain Sovereign Of Empire
Under Agreement.
INVESTMENT OF CITY COMPLETE
Part OF the Third Army Corps Sent to
Asia Minor to Intercept Bands
of FuRittves from the
Capital.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, April 22.-The sui
tan of Turkey and the chiefs of the consti-
tutional party have reached an agreement
under the terms of which his majesty re-
mains as sovereign of the empire, but with
powers somewhat more restricted than be-
fore the palace conspiracy of April 10.
The cabinet again is i'm session today.
Negotiations are proceeding between
Nazim Pasha, the commander of the first
army corps. which garrisons CONSTANT
nople, and the commanding general of the
army of investment on the following points:
The disbandment OF 5000 time-expired
men in the Constantinople garrison and the
replacement of the remainder of the gar
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-23

mended upon the fact that the pcoris at
home knew little Of affairs abroad. ln
this connection he instanced the United
states and the Philippine islands.
Plea for Armed Peace. Fl
Continuing, Mr.. Roosevelt expressed his
great pleasure at the welcome given him
yesterday by the British cruiser. Pandora,
whose rails end masts we're manned by
cheering sailors when the Admiral came
into the harbor. He said he believed in
peace. but considered that strength meant
peace, and he hoped that all the great ma
tons would provide themselves with this
means TO the end.
In conclusion Mr.. Roosevelt referred
briefly to his future plans and gave some
OF his first impressions OF the country.
Mr.. Roosevelt was followed bv Mr..
selous, who expressed the hope that Mr..
Roosevelt would In the future use the
power OF his position to bring about an
entente between Great Britain and Ger,
many.
J. Alden LorIng and Major Means did
not come ashore from the Admiral vester.
day besause of the heavy rains. They dis
embarked this morning. .
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-23

r1son by saloniki troops; the punishment
of soldiers according to the degree of their
guilt in the revolutionary movement of
last week. and the transfer of the policing
of Constantinople to. the reformed Mace
DOMAIN g~endarrnerie; these conditions to be
executed with cafS and moderation in order
TO prevent bloodshed.
The investment OF Constantinople by the
constitutlonalists is practically complete.
Contingents of the third army corps have
been sent to points in Asia Minor, notably
.Eski-Shehr. a station OH the Anatolian
railroad, to intercept fugitives and cut off
communication with the capital on this
side.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-23
Evidence in
in Wagar Case
Each Side is Confident Of Victory in
Trial on Embezzlement
Charge.

SIOUX FALLS, S, D., April 2.-(speeial
Telegram. THE introduction Of evidence
and cross-examination of witnesses has
been concluded in the case of Arson
Wagar. former United States commissioner
at Dallas. charged with embezzlement Of
trust funds belonging 10 homesteaders, and
the closing arguments we're begun before
court adjourned this evening, The closing
arguments will not be concluded before
noon Friday, and the ease will not get to
the jury before noon or early In the after
noon. Both the prosecution and defense
are confident OF winning a victory.