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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-06-15
Laying Foundation to Prove
Scheme Was Blackmail
On Whites Part.
SOLD STORY Of BRIBERY CHARGES
TO CA|CAG0 TRIBUNE FOR ;3,250
Part Of This Has Been Paid to Wit.
nesses, but He Denied Having Made
Any Attempt to Sell the Manuscript
to Certain Magazines.

1Os"0AASsA ~~s
White, the chief witness Of the prose-
cution, was the center Of interest
when the trial of Lee O'Neill Browne
on charges Of bribery was resumed
before Judge McSurely. today. At
torneys for the defense continued
their questioning Of the state repre-
sentative whose confession that he
had been paid $1,000 to vote for VIM.
Lo1imer for United States senator was
the principal cause Of Brownies in
dictment.
The defense began an attack on the
character Of White with the ultimate
design, it is maid Of charging that the
present allegations grew out OF an
unsuccessful blackmailing scheme OF
Whites. Wishing to introduce SONS
Of Whites letters written to Browne,
Mr.. Forrest ran against snag when
the court ruled that before being &C
cepted as evidence White must first
identify them. Evasive replies visibly
nettled the Browne legal battery.
Here is some Of the dialogue:
els this letter in your handwrit-
ing?"
1T appears to be-"
Aren't you sure Of it,"
"I'm not positive about it."
did you address an envelope for
this letter; did you seal the envelope;
did you place a postage stamp on it.
and did you mail it?"
"I'm not positive"
Eventually two letters were identi-
ned. In. one of them, written subse-
quently to the election of Senator
Lorimer, White said+... s4,4.frs,
."ess.1. have only ninety cents in the
world. If you will fill in the enclosed
promissory note for whatever money
you will loan me I will be glad
The note--made out for $50-also
was placed in evidence. Others ag-
gregating 800 were also introduced
Some Of the expressions used in let.
ters which the defense attempted to
introduce were:
'By the grace Of God every cent you
have let me have will return"
II have my ring in pawn for a few
dollars"
"The future is sure to bring sur
thing l may do in the future"
ny tu0 AdCIcI cApICSblOn Luo uSs
fense vill argue that White was at
tempting to blackmail Browne.
letter written by White to Senator
Lorimer was likewise read to the
fury. In it White said he was about
to place his experiences as legisla.
tor before the public. He said he had
been offered 1925 a word for it.
Mr.. Forrest asked him If he has
submitted his story to certain maga.
znes which he named. Witness ad.
mitted that he had not.
did you offer it to the Chicago
Tribune?"
Eyes, SIR"
White at this point produced his
contract by which the Tribune agreed
to pay him $3,250 for his story Of the
alleged bribery. Part of this sum
White said had already been paid him
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-06-15
To Drag Lake.

Milan. June 15.-The Italian au-
thorities have yielded toe the persis-
tence to the American Consul Caughy
and authorized the further dragging
Of Lake Como in the search for the
body of Porter Charlton. This an
nouncement was made today follow
ing protracted conference between
officials of the government and the
consul. Caughy still holds to the
theory that Charlton suffered the
same fate as his wife.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-06-15
THE STATEHOOD
BILL IS NEXT
Will Pass the Senate but May
Not Get to Confer.
ence.

Washington. June 15.-The senate
leaders today said that the passage of
the statehood bill by the senate at the
present session was assured. 1t will
not be taken up. however. until action
is had upon the conference report on
the postal savings bank bill. They
do not feel certain. however. that the
statehood legislation will emerge from
the conference.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-06-15
Man Still Denies Connection
With Dastardly Murder
Looking for Husband.
ITALIAN GOVERNMENT WILL
HAVE COMO LAKE DRAGGED
Interest of American Officials Has
Caused Much Activity-Poljce Have
Discovered Mysterious Motive for
Crime but It is Not Made Public. 1,

Como, Italy, June 15.-Constantin
Ispolatoff, the chance acquaintance of
Porter Charlton and his wife, Mary
Scott Castle Charlton, who has been
held in custody since the body was
recovered from Lake Como, was again
interrogated today, this time by an
examining judge.
The suspect was as nonchalant as
ever. He insisted that he was alb
solutely innocent of any connection
with the crime which, according to
his story, must have been committed
some time after his last meeting with
the Charltons.
1t is believed that the authorities
have worked out motive for the
crime based upon what has been told
them by peasant neighbors of the
Charltons and by the physicians who
were called in. Just what this theory
is remains matter Of conjecture.
The authorities are spurred on by the
interest taken in the case by the state
department at Washington as shown
through the activities of Ambassador
Leishman and the American consul
at Milan. Charles M. Coughy. Mr..
Leishman is stopping at Castle uriou,
the home of Mrs. MacCreery, on the
shore of Lake Como. He is keeping
in touch with the consul at Milan and
with the American embassy at Rome
and comforting frequently with the
officials of the Italian government.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-06-15
Reclamation
plan PASSED
Senate Authorized the 1ssu.
ance Of $50, 100000 in certi.
ficate of Indebtedness.

Washington, June 15.-The bill to
authorize the issuance Of certificates
Of indebtness to the amount of $780,
100000 to complete the reclamation
projects was adopted by the senate
as rider to the pending administra-
ton land withdrawal bill. Only Sen
ators Burton, Gallinger and Kean
voted against 1t.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-06-15
MANY LIVES LOST
IN RIVER FLOOD
Moravia Rive, r Has Carried
Devastation to the People
Of the Valley.

Belgrade, Servia, June 15.-F1oods
following the torrential rains have
caused havoc in the valley of Moravia
valley. Thirty-five lives have been
lost. The towns Of Chupria, Jagodina
and Svalianatz are Inundated. Water
to the depth Of from seven to ten feet
fills the streets. Many houses are
undermined and have collapsed. King
works left for the scene today.
Oberammergau.
Bavaria, June 16.-Oberammergau,
the scene Of the Passion play: is to-
day cut of from railway communica-
tion with the outside points by the
flood that has invaded the district
OF. the 600 strangers lin the place to
witness the sacred performance, 300
are Americans. 1t is believed, how
ever, that these are in no danger as
the hotels are on high ground. The
lower streets are filled with water.
Awful Stories.
Cologne, June Histories of death
and the gatherings ON the survivors
are brought by the refugees from the
food valley of Abr. The waters are
rapidly subsiding but while at their
height they wrought frightful damage.
Several villages on the banks of the
River Abr are washed away. The
houses collapsing buried their occu-
pants beneath the flood. So strong
was the current that 1t swept away
locomotives and steam road rollers
as child might scatter it's toys. Near
the mouth Of the Abr river a rescuing
party recovered the bodies of a woman
and an infant. The little one was
tightly clasped in the mothers arms
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-06-15
Nearly Ducked.

Midland, Kas.. June 15.-Mars
landed here In his Skylark. A choppy
wind forced him to fly low and he
nearly fell into the Kansas river
while rounding the bluffs at Ennis.
He landed safely in a meadow and
will resume his flight soon.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-06-15
Looking for Husband.

Geneva, Switzerland, June 15.-The
police are keeping sharp lookout
for Porter. Charlton, the husband of
the American woman who was mur-
dered and her body thrown into Lake
Como, at Como, Italy. They believe
he is hid{6g III Switzerland. 1t has
been reported to the police that Charl-
ton was seen at Lucerne last Sum
day. --
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-02
ANNA WendIer was Numbered.

Jefferson ity, Mo, July 2.-Coro-
ner Amos, following an examination
of the body of Miss Anna Wendler,
found yesterday in Rising Greek, to-
day declared his belief that the
young woman was murdered. The
coroner stated that he found a
strand of wire wound tightly about
the girls neck. He said the evil
dence showed that Miss Wendler
was made a prisoner about three
miles above the place where her
body was found. Her torn stock
ings and soiled clothing, the coroner
said, we're evidence that she had
been compelled to tramp some dis
tance along the bank of the creek
before she was killed.
The state will offer a reward of
$500 for the capture of the murder
er. The girls father, it was stated
today, will offer an additional sum.
The officers believe that at least two
men were participants in the crime.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-02
An Experts Opinion.
(By Max Balthasar.

Reno New, July 2.-In my opinion,
James J. Jeffries will win his battle
with Jack Johnson Monday within 25
rounds.
/ base this prediction upon the
wonderful form into which he has
worked himself 1 believe he is as
good, If not better than when he
fought Corbett seven years ago. His
speed and strength are all that could
be desired. 1t is not necessary TO
touch upon his gameness.
am bearing in mind, making this
expression that in Johnson, Jeffries
meets the most dangerous man in his
career. Giving Johnson due credit for
the possession of many wonderful
fighting qualities, in JEFF he is meet
ing giant almost superhuman, and
If he succeeds in beating the white
Tlda he must be hailed as the most
remarkable pugilist of all time.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-02
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Will Have Fight by Rounds.

The Capital journal will
Monday print the full returns
from the Jeffries-Johnson bat
% tie. The Journal takes the full
United Press reports, the best
" telegraph service on the coast,
and that company has informed
its clients that it will send out
the fullest and most complete
description of the battle by
rounds ever attempted by any
news service. 1t will attempt
to have every important blow
struck, every important feature,
on the wires within 10 seconds
after il occurs, and this news
will be flashed TO the Journal
within a minute or two later.
The fight will commence at
1880 and the Journal will have
the full report for its regular is
sue. Should the fight go the 45
rounds, it will all be there.
The journal will also bulletin
the fight by rounds. The wires
were tested from the ringside
at Reno this morning, in the
longest circuit ever made on
the coast and worked perfectly.
The news of the fight will be
sent direct from the ringside
without relays to all points ON
the coast from San Diego to
Vancouver, u. @. This will give
the journal the quickest and
best service possible, far ahead
of any other Obtainable-and il
will be full.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-02
REVIEW

back" in the sense of a "has-been, -
but, as precaution, he has devoted
year. and a half to preparation for
this fight. He has usually given six
weeks to preparation.
Jeff will be faster Monday than in
any previous fight. His whole system
of training has been designed to up
build speed and to soften his muscles
With soft muscles he will be better
able to stand punishment than when
natures armor is made hard and
rigid.
Jeffries has actually spent more
time on the massage table than In ex-
ercise, and the result will be an ath-
letic masterpiece of speed and en-
durance.
A great deal has been said of
Jeff's lack of boxing practice. On the
eve of the fight, and now that secre-
cy is no longer of value, will say
that JEFF has had practically double
Iu6 dluOuhI VI DOAln6 anu mdoSd6S
than what the public has heard Of,
for several weeks past, and practical
ly on every day, when the crowd was
disappointed at not getting chance
to see the big fellow work. Jeffries
has been rising at o'clock in the
morning, hauling out his brother
Jack and Bob Armstrong for secret
boxing. These workouts invariably
have been followed by massage, the
whole proceeding being kept secret
in order to clinch the belief in John
sons camp that Jeff was not working
as hard as necessary.
Jeffries will win in well under 20
rounds, but should the battle go be-
yond that it will see jeff carrying the
fight and so full of speed and vitali-
ty as to surprise all but his most in
innate followers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-02

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The United Press leased wire y
report of the prize fight will be =
ANNOUNCED by megaphone from =
The Journal Office in detail, as =
fast as received, Monday at 1880 =
p. m. Be there to hear it.
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(By Roger Cornell, chief trainer at
Jeffries' camp. Written for the
United Press.)
Reno New, July 2.-Contrary to
the popular belief, there is nothing
incongruous in the statement that
Jeffries will be in the best condition
of his career when he enters the ring
on Monday. There is nothing mirac.
ulous in the fact that this trite ex-
preston is becoming an actuality
The reason for doubt was that re
tirement" is commonly associated
with old age. Jeffries' retirement
came when he was only 80, and be-
fore his actual physical maturity
which in men of large physique, often
comes late. This is proved by the
fact that he is larger boned now than
then, and that he has developed in
every way. Jeffries has not "come
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-02

sued by mob of white men. The
negroes were found in Skiffer's cabin
neal Harrisville. They were huddled
together in fear. All were dragged
from the cabin by the infuriated mob
The white men alleged that Skiffer
had given the fugitives shelter and
the mob shot Skiffer to death. Two
other negroes were severely beaten,
and the others were released.
While pursuing negroes through a
swamp yesterday, two white men in
the posse were shot and killed from
ambush.
The authorities today hope to con-
troll the situation without the aid of
troops. The white men are still
searching for other negroes.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-02
BIG PLANT
BURNS IN
ST LOUIS

st. Louis, Mo. July 2.-One man
was killed. one fatally hurt and
three others injured in a spectacular
fire at the storage plant Of the
Waters-Pierce OIL Company here to-
day. Fire Captain ]. M. Lyons was
killed, Herman Fiker a laborer. was
fatally injured. and three fremen
we're badly hurt.
The flames broke out in the big
storage and shipping plant Of the
company, and spread with great ra-
pidity. Nineteen giant storage test
ing tanks exploded while the flames
we're at their height
The loss is estimated at over
100000.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-02
UNITED pRrss LEASED w1Rn.1

Mendenhall, Miss, July 2.-Hav-
ing killed six negroes in a race riot,
which began last evening, mob re-
sumed it's attack on the negro settle
ment here today. A negro named
Skiffer was riddled with bullets and
slain. The negroes living here have
fed, and the mob is hunting them.
Tue trouble started Sunday, when
Luther Puckley, a white man, went
to tic cabin of negro named Brady
to collect so, which he said the ne
gro owed him. Brady and Buckley
quarreled, and a fight ensued, In
which Buckley was killed.
Brady and other negroes fed, pur-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-02
SERIES

attitude, and, as usual in such cases
in the Southern cities, would endeav-
or to show their superiority over the
white by crowding white women off
the sidewalks. Should this occur,
they declare, rioting would be almost
sure to follow, and the clashes be-
tween the two races would be almost
inevitable.
Negro government clerks here are
nervous and excited over the fight,
and are paying more attention to it
than any even in years in which the
two races have figured so prominent
ly.
Many congressman from the South
ern states asked their opinion of the
matter, declared that they do not be-
lieve negroes will be stirred by John
sons victory.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-02

Washington, July 2.-There is ap-
prehension throughout the South over
the possible outcome of the Jeffries-
Johnson fight. The negroes of the
South are taking an intense Interest
in the affair believing that the result
will determine the social position of
the blacks. Should Johnson win it is
feared that the exultation of the
blacks may take form that will
make the smouldering race problem
a grave issue. 1t is feared that the
heads of the Southern negroes would
be turned in case Jeffries is defeated.
1t is almost certain, many Southern
ers predict, that in that event the
negroes would assume an arrogant
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-02
STREETCARS
ARE STARTED
ON new LINE

Cars were operated this afternoon
on the new Welch line, known as the
Salem, Eugene & Eastern system. The
first car is operated every half hour
between Commercial. on Center
street, to the tile works, near the
fair grounds. Power is generated at
the Spaulding mill plant, and regular
service will be maintained in COM
pliance with the charter. Manager
F. w. Waters is to be congratulated
on getting this second electric system
inaugurated under the Welch man
agement started in the Capital City.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-02
Fleeing frona til eHeat.

New York, July 2.-Trains leaving
New York today are 1ammed with
people fleeing to escape the severe
heat that has gripped New York for
the past few days. Fifty thousand
persons slept on the beach at Coney
Island last night. The temperature
remained at S5 degrees during the
night, and today there is no prospect
of relief
Five deaths and numerous prostra-
tions have been reported.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-02
[uNIrnp rnnss lnAsnp wlnn. ]

Chicago, July 2,--Ten more deaths
occurred from heat today, making
total of 60 since June IA, when the
heat wave first struck the city. The
thermometer reached 80 degrees to-
day, as compared with 92 degrees
yesterday, but there was not enough
breeze to move pail Of smoke that
hung over the city.
At o'clock this afternoon 15
deaths had been reported from the
heat The fact that today was a
half-holiday probably saved the lives
of many workingmen.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-02

Reno. New. July Stakeholder
big Tim" Sullivan received "tho
bacon" today In the shape Of
s51 900 cash. which, added to the
$4,000 he already holds. completes
the Jenfries-Johnson purse Of s1O1.-
600 and removes the last possible
hitch In the preliminary arrange
ments OF the big fight
The money was taken TO Sullivan
here today by Promotera Rlckard
and Gleason. The $1,000 was in
gold.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-02
THIRD WARD HAS COMMITTEE
OF THREE SELECT DELEGATES

In the third ward 21 persons at
tended the Republican mass meeting
today at 2 D. m. and on motion Of
VIM. Brown a committee OF three,
consisting Of Frank Meredith. w. H..
Eldridge and Frank Waters selected
the following delegates to the county
assembly:
Abner Lee, VIM. Brown, II. w.
Thielsen A. w. Drager, Gideon stolz.
W. H. EldFidge, Tom Cornelius, Fred
r. Waters, Arthur L. Benson. G. G.
Kinney. Carroll Moores. Paul Hauser,
c. NJ. EppIey, DR.. J. Reynolds.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-02
Separate Bulletin Boards.

Birmingham, Ala, July 2.-Ne-
groes and whites will not be allowed
to congregate before the same bulletin
boards to watch returns of the jeff
ries-Johnson fight Monday.
Mayor. O'Brien today issued an or
der instructing the police to keep the
whites and negroes separated. He
declared that he intended to take no
chance of a riot in Birmingham, as a
result of the Nevada encounter.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-02
Two Towns Burned.

Port Arthur, Ont, July 2.-Forest
fires, which are raging today. de-
stroyed all but one house in the town
of Grosie, and It is reported that
there was some fatalities. Farmers.
have abandoned their homes in the
district enveloped by the Are and the
women and children have been
brought here.
Not a building remains in Fort
Devlin. It is believed Lavelle Will be
saved. The inhabitants have fought
the flames increasingly for two days
and nights.
The railway losses in the burned
area are estimated at $1,000, 600.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-02
BLACKS
KILLED IN
RACE RIOTS
Trouble Started Sunday When
Lut,ler Buckley Trying to
Collect a Small Bill From a
Negro, Was Killed by Me-
groeS in a Quarrel
THREE WHITES ARE KILLED

The Authorities Claim to Have the
Situation Under Control, But the
White Men Are Still Looking for
egroes and TrOuble-Mob Was
Again Active Today, and 1t May
BE Necessary to Order Out the
Militia-NegPoes Have Fled in
Terror and Are Hi ding in the
Swamps.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-02
May CAUSE
IIi29UBLEIN
The SOUTH
Negroes in Southern States Are
Much Excited Over the Jeff
rieS- johnson Fight, and May
Become Arrogant in Case
Johnson Is a Winner.
TROUBLE WOULD FOLLOW

as They Think the Result would
Establish the Social Position OF
the Blacks-NegrOes Generally
Show This Feeling by CrOwdine
White Women Of the Sidewalks,
and This Will surely Fan the
SIumbeIing Fires of the Old Race
War.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-02

lttb fhhNH LIFTED NtAA
Kiel, Germany, July Am at
tempt will be made TO reach the
north pole In an airship; II the plans
of Prince Henry or Prussia and
Count Zeppelin are carried ont
They went to spitzbergen today 70
arrange 70 get an airship for such :
flight They plan 10 make the at
tempt next week.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-02
JEFFRIES
PICKED AS
A WINNER
Cornell, His Chief Trainer, Tells
Why He Should Win, and
Max BaIthaSer, Who Is the
Best Posted Man in the
Country, Also Backs Him.
WILL WIN UNDER 20 ROUNDS

That Jeffries Will Win Inside of 20
Rounds Is the Consensus of Opin-
ion of the Unprejudiced and I'm
excited Now at RenO-Corne1
Says Jefrries Did Not Have to
"Come Back" As He Has Matured
SlOwly-Is Now in His Prime and
at His Best.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-02

International Falls, Mimi, July 2.
The town Of Mizpah. 40 miles south
Of here, is in ruins today as a result
Of forest fires which are sweeping
that portion OF the state. The post
Office building was blown up in an eff
fort to check the advance OF the fire,
but high wind carried the flames
through the town and forced the in
habitants to fee.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-07-02
MANY DEAD
VICTIMS OF
HOT WAVE
Fiften Dead in Chicago Today
and Sixty-Five Since Hot
Spell Began-NeW York AL
so Suffers and Train Loads
Leave the City Daily.
$4,000 SLEEP ON THE BEACH

Temperature Stood at SO All Night
I'm New XorlS-The Day Being q
Half Holiday Probably Saved Many
Lives-Forest Fires in Western
States and Ontario Follow the In-
tense Heat and Long Drouth--Two
Towns Completely Burned Last
Night.
Evening journal., 1910-05-27
coLoRED CATHOLICS
MEET TO ORGANIZE

The women of st. Joseph's Colored
Catholic Church met last evening at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs r. IT. Hill.
204 Searles street for the purpose of
organizing a Ladies Auxiliary in con-
nection with ST. Benedicts Missionary
Association. A temporary organization
was perfected. The following named
officers were elected: Mrs L. Jones,
chairman; Miss Celestine Green. sec
retary; Mrs. Dora Melh. treasurer. Be
fore the meeting adjourned a letter
received from Mrs. NJ. A. Dorsey of
ST. Benedict's Missionary Society of
Baltimore was read by James Custice.
Mrs. Dorsey tells of the religious
work being done by colored women.
and Of her visit to the convent of the
colored sister In Baltimore and says
something should be done to arouse
the colored Catholic man. She advo-
Gates that the members of the organ
ization urge that colored priests be
provided for work among the colored
race.
Luncheon was served by Mrs. Hill.