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Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-14
NOTED BANKER
ENDS HIS life
WEALTHY NEW YORKER CUTS
HIS OWN THROAT
John w. Castles Found Dead by His
Brother-Nervous Breakdown
Led to Magnate's
Suicide
tBy Associated Press ]

NEW YORK, Sept. 1S--John w.
+, Castles, president of the Union Trust
company and a director of other we'll
known corporations, committed suicide
by cutting his throat tonight at the
Grand Union hotel.
His body was found shortly before
o'clock tonight by his brother, Barton
| S. Castles, who Immediately summoned
a physician, but Mr.. Castles was be-
yond aid. He left no note, and his
brother ascribed his act to a nervous
| breakdown.
Mr.. Castles. accompanied by his
brother and friend. Eli Spring, went
| to the hotel three days ago and pgo-
cured adjoining rooms.
| The brother intended, according to
the hotel authorities, to look after Mr.
| Castles while he was in such a nervous
condition and Mr.. Spring volunteered
his assistonce.
For some reason the banker was left
alone, and on returning Barton S
Castles found his door locked. In alarm
the door was forced open and tbs
Tragedy revealed.
Leaves Widow
Mr.. Castles is survived by his widow
Elizabeth, and daughter and son
Frances and John W. Castles.
The Union Trust company, OF
which Mr.. Castles was president, is
one of the largest institutions of its
kind in the city and is situated at 50
Broadway, in the heart of the finan-
cial district.
Up to 1905, it was paying dividends
of so per cent and Is now considered
one of the strongest banks in the
country. Its surplus and profits
amount to $3.50, 770, and it's loans and
discounts to $39. .1S4,690 while the de-
posits total nearly $60.0OO,0OO
Mr.. Castles also was a director OF
the Central Park North & East River
Railroad company, the Chesapeake &
Ohio Railway company, the Hanover
National bank of this city and other
corporations. He was United States
company, Ltd. of London
John v. B. Thayer, secretary and
second vice president of the Union
Trust company, said tonight that Mr..
I Castles had been in poor health for
some months. suffering with general
nervous breakdown. He said that fin
aneial matters had no bearing what
ever on the case.
Finds Bottle on Dresser
On dresser near the bed there was
an eght-ounce bottle unlabeled, but
containing a pungent acid. Whether
Mr.. Castles had taken any of this be-
fore cutting his throat had not been as
certained tonight.
| Mr. Castles had little connection with
the Union Trust company since as
suming the presidency of the institu-
tion on Jan. last when he succeeded
Edward King.
| Not long ago Mr.. Castles condition
became so serious that he was sent to
sanitarium at Kerhonkson, NJ Y,
where ne remained for three months.
At times he returned to New York ac-
| companied bv an attendant. On
Wednesday last he came down on the
latest of these trips and for the first
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Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-14

CT. JOHNS, N. F., Sept. 13.-AlIen
IN Written, who was boatswain of
tho Peary auxiliary steamer Erik
in 1905, and again in 1903, added his
quota to the polar controversy TO-DAY:
On his expeditions he naturally saw
much of Peary and knew of his plans.
He was also on tho Erik in tho sum-
nner of 1907, when she lay at Sydney.
alongside the schooner John r. Brad
ley, in which DR.. Cook was starting for
the pole.
Whitten says the Bradley was
abundantly equipped for Cooks ex-
pedition, having supplies for at least
three years.
He confirms the charge made by DR..
Cook at Copenhagen that Peary took
Cooks provisions, adding that not only
did the crew take Cooks stores that
were at Etah, but that boats were sent
to Annatook, thirty miles distant. to
remove Cooks provisions, which were
stored there.
The boatswain declares both Cooks
and Francke's collection of ivory and
skins, some of them quite valuable,
likewise were taken.
He says the trouble with Pearv,s
previous expeditions had been the lack
of supplies.
Instead of remaining away for three
years, Commander Peary was com
Pelled to return after about fifteen
months, the real reason, Written de.
clares, being that he did not have
enough supplies to remain longer.
Press Tug Arrives
Capt. Bartlett, commander of the
steamer Roosevelt, has sent q. telegram
to relative here saying the steamer
would remain at Assises Harbor near
Battle Harhor, to be painted, and that
she will arrive at Sydney about Sep
tember %.
The tug Douglas Thomas, chartered
by the Associated Press to meet Com
mander Peary, returning on the steam
er Roosevelt from the north pole.
reached Point Richie from Bonne Bay.
n. F., last night.
From the wireless telegraph station
here 1t was learned the Roosevelt was
still at Battle Harbor, Labrador
The Thomas has covered 355 miles
from sydney, almost due north The
run from Bonne Bay to Point Richie.
eighty-five miles, was made Sunday
afternoon in a gale.
The tug skirted the western coast of
Newfoundland, and those on board
could see the snow of last winter
cleaning in big white patches on the
mountain tops as mile after mile was
traversed.
The Thomas came to anchor a mile
from shore. The correspondent landed
in dory and with lantern and guide
walked three miles through the scrub
and swamp to the Marconi wireless sta
tion, where he was informed the Roose-
welt was still at Battle Harbor.
High Speed Voyage
Coming north from Bonne Bay, the
Thomas expended every possible pound
of steam against the head seas. There
was no direct word of Commander
Peary's whereabouts for several days,
and there was the ever present lia-
bility of passing the Roosevelt on the
sea,
At Point Richie the additional inteIli-
gence was CLEANED that the steamer
Tyrian had been turned over by the
Newfoundland government to the news
paper men to go out and meet the
Roosevelt.
The Thomas spent last night at Point
Richie, but left at an early hour this
morning for Battle Harbor. If the
weather conditions hold good she
should reach there some time this af-
ternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-14
CHICAGO TO GET RID
or ALL UNDESIRABLES
UNTIL TAFT DEPARTS

CHICAGO. Sept. 13.-In anticipation
of a great influx of visitors on the occa-
sion of President Taft's visit to Chicago
next Thursday. Chief a Detectives
Wood began today to free the city of
''police characters" generally
Every minute of the presidents STAY
here has been mapped out, and Chief
of Police Steward has arranged for the
closest police guard. The chief has
secuted over every foot of ground
which the president will cover from
the moment he steps from the Lake
Shore train at Fifty-fifth street at 11:l5
a. M, until he departs at 12:45 Friday
for Milwaukee.
The president is expected to speak
informally at a luncheon given him by
the Commercial club and at Orchestra
hall in the evening.
In the latter speech the president is
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Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-14
BOatSwain Tells of Way
Stores Were Taken
DR.. COOKS CHARGES AGAIN
SUBSTANTIATED
DETAILS OF EXPLORERS JOUR-
NEY GIVEN TO WORLD
Controversy Between Arctic Travellers
Hourly Becomes More Tangled.
Newspaper Men Go to Meet
Lieutenant

SYDNEY, N. S., Sept 1s.-The govern
ment steamer Tyrian with newspaper
correspondents left North Sydney tonight
to meet Commander Peary and the Arc
tic ship Roosevelt somewhere of the
west coast of New Foundland.
Efforts will be made to get Peary to
board the Tyrian, which is a much
faster ship than the Roosevelt, and come
to Sydney.
Should Peary decide to remain on the
Roosevelt the newspaper men will inter-
view the explorer and members of his
party, after which they win hurry back
to this port, where they viii land sew
eral hours in advance of Peary.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-14
THE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity! Fair
Tuesday; continued warm, light north
wind, changing to south. Maximum
temperature yesterday 81 degrees,
minimum SO degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-14
BALLlNGER MAY
LEAVE CABINET
REPORT is SENT SECRETARY
WILL RESIGN
-Subordinate Claims President Is Not
Satisfied With Explanations of
Pinchot Controversy-Cun-
nlnqham Deal Explained

CHICAGO, Sept. 13.-A Washington
dispatch says:
Secretary Ballinger, 1t is understood,
will retire from the Taft cabinet. rms
does not mean that his resignation will
be Immediately accepted.
1t is the information of his subordl-
mates that the president is not satisfied
with the explanations which have been
given in regard to his connection with
the Cunningham coal tract in Alaska
So far as known, intimations OF
wrong doing on the part of the secre-
tal-y Of the interior have no. sseen es'
tablished.
The secretary's connection with tht
Cunningham deal has been explained
as entirely proper.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-14
LOCAL


state division meets with unanimous ap-
proval at big mass meeting held by realty
board. Committee appointed to take hrsi
steps.
Chamber of commerce committee makes fnal
arrangements for visit Of President Taft tc
Los Angeles.
Through letter written to sweetheart, mar
charged with killing brother-in-law in Louisi'
ana six years ago is captured.
Congestion in county and city schools this
year will be greater than ever before.
Ministerial association of San Pedro protests
before police board to granting Of twelve sa"
loon licenses at harbor.
Nathan Newly tells police commission he Is
ready to present charges against Police Cap
tain Broadhead -
Cars to Hollywood will run through Hi
street tunnel Fednesday morning
Rev DR.. E. r. Ryland will leave Houston
Texas, this week to return to Hollywood
Many candidates seeking municipal ofhces
sixty-two candidates alerady striving for th'
nine seats In city council.
Company B of Los Angeles is added TO loca
strength of the Seventh regiment.
oliver Morosco and John Cort in legal tahsl'
over presentation here of THE Girl from Rec
tors -. ,.a -
education fixes salaries of teachers at Sai
Pedro at figures made by trustees
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-14
EASTERN

American bankers prepare preliminary ar
rangements for convention which opens today
in Chicago.
Young girl who falls in attempt to secure
liberty for prisoner in Jail at Nevada, MO-
with whom she infatuated attempts to
commit suicide by shooting herself
Medical board declares supposed leper at
washington is not afflicted with dreaded dis
ease
Fee for registration on mail matter to be in
creased from cents to 10 cents, according TO
advices from Washington.
Robert S. Lovett elected to succeed ~ H.
Hartman and Jacob H. Schlff and William
Rockefeller selected as directors In railroad
enterprises.
Body of Lieut.. James N. Sutton is ex-
humed after death two years ago and autopsy
is held at Arlington, ID. c.
Admiral George Dewey praises work or gun
ners in American navy.
Secretary of Interior Ballinger 1t is claimed
will quit Tafts cabinet
One thousand weavers in mills at Fall River,
Mass strike for more wages.
New York fears another Chinese tong war
will break out in that city
Chicago professor says immigrants make best
Americans
American Bankers association ready for
convention, which opens today in Chicago.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-14
FOREIGN

Expert navigator in Paris says It is likely
both Peary and Cook are in error.
Il is said more cubic feet OF water passed
down in flood of Monterey river in Mexico
than flows in NIagaras rapids.
Methods said to have been used by Peary
revealed by boatswain, and Cook s charges
substantiated.
German troops at Wurtemberg engage in
sham battle, and Emperor William observes
maneuvers
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-14
COAST

Boiler in bathhouse at san Francesca "a
plodes and half score Of patrons are ia
iured seriously several fatally.
Miner is nearly killed and team OF Inu'es 81
are drowned by sudden rush OF water III
canyon in Imperial valley.
Several Chinese arrested on charse
smuggling are caught in act Of receiving
quantity of opium.
Barn burned at Rockport, Wash, ano
three bodies besides one man known 10 DC
dead is believed to be in ruins
'I1onpshore lumbermen hold annual meet
ing at San Francisco.
Several Chinese are arrested whiie receN-
ing smuggled opium at San Francisco
Girl in San Francisco says father sho'
wife and child accidentally.
Ten injured by boiler explosion in bath
house at San Francisco; several fatally
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-14
POLAR CONTROVERSY
HAS REACHED CRISIS

NEW YORK, Sept. 1s.-With DR..
Cook homeward bound. Commander
Peary now in touch with the corre-
spondents, two swelling streams of
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The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-09-30

FOR SALE-Milch cows fresh
now. more coming in soon. Call at
Ploeger ranch miles northeast of FL
sburg. Not at home on Saturdays
WIN PLOEGER.
II. F. Bean, one of the oldest clerks
in this city-having put in 20 years
eight of which he was in the employ OF
Jerry Pattenaude without the loss of a
single day. is taking a vacation since
the transfer of the Pattenaude store.
Mr. Bean has a reputation for honesty
and integrity that is excelled by none
and he will be greatly missed by host
of people from his old stand
Rev. A. w. Laningham, District
Superintendent of the Washington
Chidren's Home Society spent the
past two Sundays speaking IN the
churches here in this city in the inter
est of the work of the Home, and the
people have responded very literally
to the support of the work and also
received little baby girl five months
old and taken 1t TO the Home l uesuaN
FOR SALE-My house and four lots
at SO f. Second ST. Lots all in or
chard. Large barn and shed, brick
cellar, at bargain. Will sell separ-
ate lots 80 by l20. r. G. SARGENT.
The Elite photograph gallery in the
Geddis block changed hands few days
since, Miss Emma Homes beng the
new proprietor. Miss Homes is well
known in this city, having held "a posi-
ton in Pautzke's Art Studio for four
wears and has also worked in California
but lately came up from Salem, Ore,
where she held position in the larg-
est studio in that city. We bespeak
for Miss Homes a good business as she
Is good capable photographer. Give
her a call when you want a photo.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-09-30
rhev Didn't Have to Chance.

During the years in which our pure
food laws have been put into effect
there has been great hurrying and
scurrying on the part of the food man
ufacturers to change their methods to
make them conform to the law.
The Quaker Oats Company is a con-
spicuous exception. 1t was admitted
that Quaker Oats was as pure and
clean as possible and that it was an
ideal food.
1t is so cheap that any one can af-
ford it and so nourishing that every
one needs it. The result of last years
experiments at Yale and other points
where food values were tested is that
Quaker Oats has been adopted by
many persons as their food on which
they rely for adding vigor and endur-
ance of muscle and brain.
The Quaker Oats Company meets
all demands in the way it packs
Quaker Oats; regular size packages
and the large size family package;
the latter both with and without
china.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-09-30
Chamber of Commerce

A special meeting of the Ellensburg
Chamber of Commerce is hereby called
for Friday evening, October LIST, 1909,
at eight O'Clock, to consider the matter
of making an exhibit at the National
Apple Show to be held at Spokane
November Il to 20 and to dispose of
any other matters which may properly
come before the meeting. Every mem
Der of the organization should be pre-
sent. and the meeting should also be
attended by every grower who favors a
representative apple exhibit from Kit
titas county.
p. II. w. Ross, President.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-09-30
State News

NJ. 3. Mccoy of Seattle, u. 5 ex-
aminer of government surveys, was
the L. ). pententiary on Mcneil Is
land
Columbia county has 1922 acres OF
improved lands.
Wenatchee is to build Sl5, 900 Conn
mercial Club building.
Tacoma is going to build fine Com
mercial club building to cost 5000, 900
and Sl45. 900 of that an cunt has al
ready been subscribed.
From ninety acres Henry l.. Rouse
of Garfield. harvested 100 tons of hay,
=, 500 bushels of oats equal to IS, 100
James Armstrong has sued Yakima
county for Sl0.9S7. 80 damages FOR per-
manent disability caused by an over
turned wagon on the Sunnyside- Nab
ton road.
The klcktat county fair which was
held last week was pronounced a sue
cess.
Whitman county offers a cash prize
of $50 to couples who will stand for u
public marriage on the grounds during
the fair.
Palouse city will hold its carnival
and harvest festival Oct. 1916.
Wenatchee will next month ship two
train loads of apples TO London.
The Indians of the Yakima valley
are holding their poJlatch this week
Fully 1000 are present and every tribe
of the northwest is represented.
The live stock and poultry show in
the A. Y. =. exposition is the finest
ever known on the Pacific coast.
Capt. J, II. May, one of the pioueer
settlers of Washing ton, died in the
Soldiers Home in Orting, Sept 18th.
An epidemic o! scarlet fever is rag
ing in burlington and all schools,
churches and public gatherings are
prohibited.
Grays Harbor is reaping big har-
vest of salmon.
Thirteen Holstein COWS were killed
Sunday by Northern Pacific train in
the Selah valley. They were valued
at 1925. 90 each.
T. &. Shamrock, an expert accountant
of Seattle, has sued Skagit county for
/ 1882 for labor performed on county
! books.
The local option forces are planning
/ a campaign in North Yakima.
North Yakima has bought the light
plant of the Light and Water company
The price agreed upon is $4,000.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-09-30
proddinu Him.

Marie But If you love Tom why DO
you 20 about with Jack? Madge-
We'll Won see. Tom is rather slow, and
Pm using Jack as a pacemaker Tor
him. Exchange.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-09-30
NE LOCAL EVENTS

gaye you tos
,ood citizen ought to register
tspes
:, phelps returned from Seattle
W. " s,r.tf spent few days in Seat
,his week.
hines osborn Of Th0rp' was in the
i, yesterday
y u..,v Crout spent several days last
ost in Seattle
-, T. Taylor of Gle Elum, was in
t.aty Tuesday
~. rain Of late has rather dampen-
a.hs heavy dust
O. S Benjamin is reported on the
d list this week
hdg. Smith Of Roslyn' was down on
s,ipss yesterday
We do artistic picture framing
q. w. PAUTZKE..
! Cameron of North Yakima, was
,rhe city Monday
The many customers OF }. X. Smiths
4. shop will be glad to learn that he
shck st bis post.
BOru: To Mr.. and Mrs. J. 7. Ebert,
friday, Sept. H. son.
Primary election for municipal
tickets November 7.
The registration at the normal
,boOl now exceeds 200.
Maurice Turner visited the A y. II.
.psition last week.
Ms Maurice Turner is visiting the
losltion this week.
-Ssuer kraut only five cents per
,uud, Putnam Grocery Co. 80
FOR SALE = Eight milch cows-tive
ss,b good mixers }. ii. MUNDY.
Aas: Farmers 10 80 If.
Iscob KNAPP and wife OF Gle Elum,
me- 10 the city yesterday
c. ". Cline of Seattle, was a witness
The court here this week.
RIB. Wilson returned from a visit
Seattle Monday afternoon.
Chester McGranahan is taking the
~ P. exposition in this week.
c q. Flummerfelt returned from his
lit 70 Seattle Sunday evening.
Soy, lady, do you want one of the
ST. egg beaters in the world free? II
zee our offer in this issue.
Simon Mundy went over to Seattle
Dnday and returned yesterday.
A. N. Stevens went over to Seattle
Oudsy TO take in the exposition.
0. Salladay spent last week in
altle with relatives and friends.
superior court recOnvened Monday
b jury to finish up the calendar.
Z. Willis of Gle Elum, was down
ending court this week as witness.
v. Hoeffier OF Gle Elum, attended
legal matter in the court this week.
all for our Comet coffee and Spider
tea, and get the best.
The A. G.. BUTLER Co.
ln. Kenney and daughter, Mallory,
arned from a visit to Tacoma Satur-
Willie, the little son of Mr. and Mrs.
Johnson, is reported dangerously
low that the fall rains have set in,
may expect to wade through mud
bile.
be suggestion of The Dawn to clean
rearl street was acted upon very
nptly.
eyal Shoudy, an old Ellensburg
, Is q guest of his brother, John A.
family.
you have anything to sell that we
dle, see US first We are paying 30
% Tor eggs this week.
MCDOWELL BROS.
lmon Mundy succeeds Mr.. Dyer as
'ler On Il. F. ID. route No. 3, begin
: today.
A. Maxey is making some i'm.
'ements around his residence on
BY street.
'nn ). Burnham and family, and d.
mode and family left today for
90 Cities from whence they will go
'sliIornia to spend the winter.
e'' LaniDgham will speak next
uay at the Dane school No. II, at
a. H.; at kittitas at 3 p. m. and
'cnool house No 36 at 1870 p m.
ne klttitas Valley Lumber COM
! was Incorporated this week with
'pltal stock of $1,000 j. f.. Cor
ana Y f. Ortman are the incOrpOr-
rs
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-09-30

The greatest tattle-tale in the world
Is womans age when 1t begins To
scIl on her Philadelphia Record.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-09-30

II. II. krack has sold his interes, i,
the clothing store to Messrs Carmody
and O'Brien.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-09
D. Y. SHOLES co,
ITO Board of Trade Bldg. Telephones: Douglas 40:
10th and Farnam SITS. Independent A-2049.
HOUSES
10 Board of Trade Bldg.
10Th and F'arnam SITS.
Telephones: Douglas 40;
Independent A-2049.
HOUSES

2&0-2n7 PoppeOn Ave, 7loom modern except het natural WOOD finish first
class sss repair y bock to car paved street. all paid for. beautiful, view, lot $x
Easy walking distance
A5O-SS Pine 81, rooms, all modern residence. finished in oak and gum down
stairs large rooms ind a large lot Jnl& IT., stree paved and pid for u block
to. the car. Fronts IN Brownen Hall There are very few houses for sale in
this neighborhood and no Others at this price that's are as good a bargain as
this one.
Mason St between at and 3&d SITS, 1O1oom all modern residence with
nSS 49, EnytH ItS POsud pdhs al paul .iWHNe .aI gas
iE0N-Near sd and Harney. a new modern Sroom residence" nTstdasSI in very pTT.
tcular, central hall, log living room with fireplace bookcases ad hooks
bntm H. dining room with built in buffet coat close in the hail. mbnatio
large bedrooms. and bait, servants' room and large storage room on the third
xix mstanmenB of paving tax
5000 Field cIub district brand new Sroom residence on the choicest street between
stairs and birch Upstairs with maple floor and white enamel woodwork tiled
bath room and vesubue. hot water heat handsome mission style electric
I'M room and living room sleeping, porch large front porch cement drive
district today and will sell before thu week is out Half cash required.
$1,000 Field club district a magnificent 10room modern home on the boulevard be-
twen WooFworh and Popphton House is finished in oak md fir with hand
newly decorated oak floors downstairs rooms are very large both upstairs
home 90 f. lot If you are looking for something good in this sized dwelling
let us shw you this place.
IN7OO-A magnihcent new English style dwelling completed les thar a year in the
in the vey best portion OF the district between West Farnam mi the FIELD
built Of brick and plaster two bath rooms, 5 toilets 5 Iavatoies. hot water
in the way Of making a home omfotabe and attractive II you have the
money, let US show you this