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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-27
Joseph bowman.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
HARRISONBURG. VA. Feb. &C.
Jo4eph Bowman. fifty-lve years old,
IL dead at Edinburg, Shenandoah
county. He leaves his widow. who
was Miss Hutchinson. and several
brothers and sisters, including John
Bowman, of Washington.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-27

of the Increase Of 1905 memherol
in the Methodist Episcopal Ehercs1An
last year. the Conferences j. ia the
United States reported 4s.1S2. and the
foreign Conferences 9.ic3. mi
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-05
LAWLER AND FRED
ERICKS TELL SECRETS.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. Oscar
Lawler of Los Angeles, special gov
ernment agent, who directed the
compiling OF evidence against West
ern labor leaders which resulted In
the indictments returned by the Cal
ifornia federal grand jury against
Olaf A. Tveitmoe, Anton Johansen,
e. A. Clancy, j. e. Munsey and 9TH
ers, testified today for two hours be-
fore the federal grand jury here,
which is continuing the probe into
the alleged dynamite conspiracies.
Lawler carried several packages into
the grand jury room, one of which Is
believed to have been provided By
the evidence taken in Los Angeles.
1t is also believed that Lawler read
the original confession of Ortie Nc
Manigal to the probers. The docu-
ment is said to contain the names Of
20 labor leaders, alleged to be i'm
plicated in the nationwide dynamite
conspiracy.
1t was considered probable that
District Attorney Fredericks of Los
Angeles, who secured the confession
of the McNamaras, would testify to-
morrow.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-05
OREGON RAILWAY CON-
MISSION OPPOSES HOOK,

SALEM, Jan. ASSERTING that
Justice Hook of Kansas would be
dangerous man to be placed on the
United States supreme bench because
he has already decided adversely on
railroad rate cases, similar to those
now before the supreme court OF
Oregon has forwarded telegraphic
protests against Hooks appointment
to Senator Bourne.
The telegram requests Bourne to
oppose Hooks nomination as asso-
ciate Justice should President Taft
see at to select him, on the grounds
that the states appeals ought to be
passed on by a Judge who had not
already rendered an adverse decis-
ion on practically the same ques-
tions.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-05
From Thursdays Daily.

Mayor-elect R. G. Smith tmayor
1t will be after tonight) arrived from
the north this morning and will this
evening be at the last meeting Of the
present city administration to take
the oath Of office as chief exc, ,utive
of the city.
Asked by representative of The
Courier if he had any message to
send out to the people of the city,
the mayor-elect said
Yes, / shall begin at once on a
clean up of Illicit liquor sellers and
slot machines. This was my prom
ise to the people and this will do.
There is another question which
is of vital interest, and thSt is a
municipal owned water and light
plant shall Immediately place
this matter before the people.
Il believe Grants Pass can build a
complned water and lighting plant
that will cut the present lighting
and water rate in two. At present
the people are paying on an average
$4,000 a month for lights and ST.
600 a month for water. This is sS.-
600 a month, $4,000 a year, going
out Of Grants Pass to owners of the
two systems.
Il believe this city can build a
modern combined lighting and water
plant for s25O,OOO, that will make
our rates one half, pay interest on
the investment, provide a sinking
fund, and If the city could find a
market for 1t, would furnish surplus
electric energy to the amount of g.
600 horsepower. II this power
could be sold even at the low rate Of
$40 per horsepower per year It
would mean a revenue Of $4,000 !
annually in addition to receipts for
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-05

after the council adiourned-but Il
was not a gay moment for Banneid'
he was awaitin' TO know" whether
he was a police officer or whether ne
wasn't a police officer He asked
Myers and he asked Clements. they
both talked over the question with
him hurriedly. He seemed not sat
isfied with their view. The rooms
were full of people as the couneii
session had just adjourned. Some
were interested and some didn't hear
what was going on.
1--WE a notion to quit now ana iel
them run their town" said Banfeld'
and he moved around and around
some more. He was mad, and ne
wasn't mad. He did not quite know
whether he was mad or not, nor
whether he was cop or not a cop. i
don't want to go into something
where / don't know where am
said the man of gun and star. Just
then Mayor Smith passed by and Mr.
Banfeld and Mr.. Smith had a
seance. Il want to know where l
stand-I've a notion to quit now"
said the cop.
Mayor Smith pounded his fist on
opdycke's long counter and said;
IF you quit I'll have you arrested
you are a policeman of this town un-
til | tell you to quit"
well, | want a guarantee said
Banfield.
Guarantee for what?" said the
mayor.
well, want some kind of a guar
antee that l am going to be paid.
Great goodness-you will be
paid" said Mayor Smith, as he was
hurrying away.
"Well who will guarantee it?"
celled out Banfield after the mayor.
81 will, said the mayor. Go and
act policeman, all of you, until |
tell you to quit. None of these men
have been put In office yet, you are
still policeman and you are a po-
liceman until I tell you to quit-you
hear that" Bang, and the door was
shut and the mayor gone.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-05

sibllltles Of the western states, 4"
writes Gov. West OF Oregon, and con-
tinued.
The tour OF the western COVER
nors Will result In the bringing about
OF a better understanding and close
friendship between the east and the
west. The eyes Of the east were not
only opened to the possibilities OF
the west. but It's people were brought
TO realize that our interest is their
Interest and whatever is done to de-
yelop the west is bound to rebound
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-05
PUTS A BULLET INTO
RIVERSIDE JUDGE.

RIVERSIDE, Cal, Jan. 4.-Lying
in wait in an upstairs hall of an Of
flee building, John Chinnici, an ltal-
ian, today shot and probably fatally
wounded Justice of the Peace Holton
Webb as he was entering his offices.
Chinnici then slipped downstairs
to the street and fled toward the
open country A posse of police and
deputy sheriffs at once took his trail,
which led toward the desert.
Angry citizens and friends of
Webb formed another posse and join
ed in the chase.
The man was captured on the
countys border by the sheriff after
terrific chase.
He was surrounded by armed dep
uties, who feared an attemp. at
lynching. Feeling is running high
and the sheriff has ordered triple
guard throughout the Jail.
The shooting grew out of a civil
suit involving $50 in which Chinnici
and his brother were litigants. Webb
decided against Chinnici, who storm
ed from the courtroom in a rage.
Chinnici fired four times at the JUS
tice. One bullet found it's mark,
plowing through the right shoulder
and lodged in the right lung. He
has slight chances of recovery.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-05
PIT NISHMENT ENOUGH
FOR THIS FRESHMAN.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4.-"Your
name asked Police Judge shcrt-
all in court today.
"Paulos Farascharayisch." an
swered the prisoner,
"Polish?" Queried the Judge. not
looking up
Polish is It your honor? No sir.
an it's not Polish, and all the Irish
In me rebels at the insinuation. Sure
was born In County Cork, sir. Me
mothers q Hogan and me dad
rest his soul--was a Halloran. Sure.
sir, and this names me mothers sec
ond choice. was not old enough to
Kick whom she took IT,"
Punishment enough" said the
Judge Get drunk no MORE, you
can carry that name and keep sob
or"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-05
TO GET VOTERS OUT AT
SCHOOL ELECTIONS

To the Editor OF The Courier:
Sir An installment of Three
Pines new school library has arrived
from the j. X Gill company OF Port
land This company is the author
lied dealer TO furnish these libraries
to schools at the reduced or school
price. These books are all choice
ones. selected by the commission as
suitable and proper for the use Of
public schools, These volumes are
purchased with money raised at a
Thanksgiving entertainment, az has
been mentioned In these columns
In connection with the subject Of
schools II Is pertinent to take note
of the sentiment that is being awak-
ened at Portland relating to the non
attendance of the voters at school
elections. II appears that this is
subject that needs to be taken up by
all who are interested In the schools
Of which we all claim to be so proud.
The case OF Portland Is only one Of
all the school districts Of this state
Tor all are similarly situated and af-
iected.
The remedy as suggested there by
some is TO have the school election
take place on the same day and at
the same time as the general cleo
ton To the writer this appears
good solution OF he problem. The
question OF vital Importance In this
country is the proper education Of
the rising generation Now what
question has so little thought given
20 Il by the great majority OF the
voters as the conduct and maInten.
ance Of these same schools
The Courier can do a good work
by drawing out the Ideas OF our edu-
Gators and all interested In our
school progress What say the
brethern, laymen as well as the pro
fesslonal element9
w. Il. DANIEL.
Three Pines. January 3
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-05
NEW MAYOR AND COUNCIL
CONTINUED from Page l.

distress Of men of families who are
out of work. The council voted to
adjourn until this evening at
1880 o'clock, when the question will
be taken up in earnest.
Mr.. Smith said in part:
There is a grave question con-
fronting this city. There are a num-
Der OF men out of work here, men
with families. There are being car
ried in the local banks city warrants
to the amount OF $4,000 or more.
The banks are likewise carrying
county warrants. believe 1t was
bad policy for the banks to have un-
dertaken this; yet they did, and
now the problem ought to be solved
by a bond issue. fhis would bring
$40, 900 from the east to circulate
among us here. This would make
times considerably better and give
work to these people. 1t is pitiable
"a man with a family depending on
him, who wants to work and who
has nothing to do. Merchants tell
me more and more are men asking
to be carried for long credit This
condition can be relieved by a bond
issue.
"This question vas voted down in
the last election, 1t is true, but l
believe It was voted down because 1t
was not really understood. II the
matter is put up in a clear distinct
form | believe the people of the city
will authorize the bond issue, get
rid of these warrants and get money
here"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-05
:. p. FIREMEN SAY
SHOPMEN IN TROUBLE.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4.-That
the firemen of the Hartman lines
were having difficulty with the COM
pany and had refused to make re-
pairs to locomotives which before the
strike were made by the shopmen,
was the assertion today at the San
Francisco headquarters of the sys-
TEN federation.
President E. L. Reguin of the fed
Grafton had heard nothing of a re-
ported ultimatum to the company by
the engineers. This is to the effect
that if the present strike was not
settled by February 1 the engineers
would call sympathetic strike.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-05

ures twice that Of New York. Massa-
chusetts and Maine combined, OF It's
great variety OF grains, grasses and
vegetables and fruits, OF its mines
and fishing OF It's orchards and hop
fields, OF It's live stock industry, and
last but not least of It's delightful
cllmate-they could hardly believe
the statements true. As a result OF
the trip thousands are becoming in
terested, and am sure the coming
year will see westward movement
such as neyer was seen before"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-05
GOV. WEST SAYS GOVERNORS SPECIAL
PROVES RECORD COAST ADVERTISING

ST. PAUL, Nina. Jan. 3.-"Ths
western governors special has prov
ed the greatest advertising feature
ever attempted in the interest OF the
west. News OF It's coming was abroad
In the land and thousands awaited
at the stopping points not only
to receive US with open arms, but to
hear OF the great resources and pos
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-05
From Thursdays Daily.


Tonight the old city admlDistra-
tion dies and the new takes office.
The old council and Mayor Myers
will open proceedings as usual, and
then turn the city government over
to Attorney X. G. Smith and the new
council. Judge NJ. L. Opdycke will
administer the oath of office to the
new mayor and the other officials.
The personnel of the city cdmin-
istration after tonight will be as fol-
lows:
Mayor. G. Smith.
Councilmen first ward G. M
Caldwell (socialist) and F. D. Strick.
err (holdover.) \
Councilmen second ward-Angus
Mclean and J. F. Wolfersberger
(holdover.)
Councilmen third ward-H.
Clark and c. c. Daniels, (holdover.
Councilmen fourth ward w. f
Eyerton (socialist) and H. l.. Her.
Finger, (holdover.)
City Attorney-George w. Col
Wig.
Chief Of Police-G. w. Rowley.
Street Commissioner-Hugh Nc
Kenzie.
No appointment has yet been
made for city engineer 1t is not
known whether Engineer Hobson
will be reappointed or succeeded by
another.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-05

INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. l.-The In
diana democratic state central COM
mittee today formally endorsed
Governor Thomas r. Marshalrs cam
didacy for the presidency. Plans for
waging the campaign here alresdy
have been secretly prepared. It Is de-
chred, and the governor will immed-
lately begin a countrywide tour In
an onort 10 secure the nomination.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-05

to the benefit of the east. They
know that a movement Of the land
less man Of the east TO the 'manless
land Of the west is one not only in
the interest OF business. but one
which will make for government.
when told Of the great variety
Of resources OF a state like Oregon
OF It's $4,000 square miles OF virgin
forest. OF water power which meas
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-05
KEATS TAFT BANQUET.
w. E. DANIEL
'hree. Pines. January g.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan "A n.
Macauley mining man from Salt
Lake, gave "litte dinner' TO 500
friends at the Palace hotel last night.
1t cost him lust $4,000 A thous-
and plates at the TAFT diuner cost
10000
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-05
MADAME CURRW STRICKEN,

PARIS, Jan. S Madame Currie,
noted scientist and Joint discoyerer
of radmm, Is In a hospital here today
with a serious attack OF appendicitis
She will be operated upon os soon as
preparations can Do completed Mad
anne Currie received the Nobel prlte
for chemistry last year
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-05

The first actual business transact
ed when the new mayor took his seat
was the naming of president of the
council, someone to act as mayor
In the absence of the chief executive.
The matter was put to the council
by Mayor Smith, who stated that
nominations were in order.
Wolfersberger then nominated
Herzinger.
Daniels nominated Stricken.
The ballots were then written by
the seven members present. The
vote was counted by the mayor and
Opdycke, who acted as clerk through
out, Attorney Johnston not taking
his seat as auditor and police Judge
last night. The result of the count
was three for Herzinger and three
for Stricken. Total of six, with sew
en- councilmen voting A hunt was
made around the table for the sew
enth ballot, but it could not be
found. Another vote was necessary
to break the tie The sec md bal
lot resulted, Stricken four, Herzin-
ger three. DR. Stricken was duly
declared elected.
Mayor Smith then stated hat the
next order of business was the nam
ing of his appointiye officers, for ac-
ceptance or rejection by the coun-
ell. He named J. \ Johnston for
city auditor and police magistrate.
Confirmed unanimously.
George w Colvig, city attorney.
Confirmed unanimously.
G. NJ Rowley, city marshal, or
chief Of police Confirmed unanlm-
ously
V. S. Grout and F. ]. Rogers, po-
lice officers. Confirmed unanimous
ly
Hugh Mckenzie, superintendent of
streets, (re-appointmenD. Confirm
ed unanimously.
The mayor stated that he had not
yet made an appointment for city en-
gineer Whether he will re-appoint
Engineer Hobson or name a new
man is not known.
The bonds Of George P. Jester and
j. n Johnston. the former for city
treasurer and the latter as auditor
and police Judge We're then approv-
ed.
George P. Jester has taken charge
of the citys money as treasurer. his
bondsmen being Lillian Jester and
Frank Leet The bond is in the
sum of $1,000.
The bond Of J. n. Johnston has
been approved and he this morning
took over the office of city auditor
and police Judge. The bond is s5,-
600 and is signed by J. V. Schmidt
and John Randle.
The mayor then named the stand
ing committees of the council. They
are as follows:
Judiciary-Caldwell. Walfersberg-
er, Daniels.
Finance Clark, Everton, strick-
er.
Streets - Herzinger. Mclean.
Clark.
Fire and water-Caldwen. Nc
Lean, Herzinger.
Observation-Disclosures Stricken.
Everton
Light Herzlnger, Daniels. Cald-
we'll
Parks and Public Property
Daniels. McLane.
Sewer-Clark. Everton. Wolfers-
'erger
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-05

water and lighting.
Mr.. Smith stated that Rogue river
was the proper source for water. pur-
ifed by the violet lamp system, now
in use elsewhere.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-05

WASHINGTON, Jan, A. Senator
knute Nelson of Minnesota today
headed delegation from that state
which called upon President Taft to
urge the appointment OF Frank B.
kellogg TO the vacant associate Jus
ticeshlp on the United States su-
preme bench.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-05
SNOW STORM IN WILLAMETTE

PORTLAND, Jan. "A heavy
snow storm Is sweeping the william.
ette valley this afternoon. The
storm struck Portland shortly after
o'clock
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-05

ORoVILLE, Cal, Jan, Arthur
Lewis, convicted OF the murder Of
little Helen Rumball at Gridley. was
today sentenced to 10 years in San
Quentin prison.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-05
Washington Mourns.

WASHINGTON, Jan. with the
entire nation in mourning over the
death of Rear Admiral Robley d.
Evans, Fighting Bob" kilograms of
coincidence from every part Of the
civilized world today are deluging
the members of his family.
The popularity of the dead naval
officer was shown today when the
navy department, high naval officers
and "blueiackets' united in a mon
ster request to the family to allow
the body to lie in state so that they
might have a last look at the man
who piloted the great American bat
tleship fleet around the Horn to San
Francisco on its world-glrdling
cruise.
The navy department will have
complete charge of the funeral ar
rangements These will be without
pomp as the dead officer would have
desired, but nevertheless impressive
President Taft and other government
officials have announced their inten.
tion to attend the obsequies. Cadets
from the naval academy at Annapo-
lis and also a large contingent from
West Point military academy will
attend the funeral.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-05

John Banfeld, night police officer
added to the gaiety OF the evening
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-05

Fred Wilcox went to Glendale
Thursday 70 spend the day.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-05

PORTLAND, Jan 4.-The mys-
terry surrounding the identity OF
Or j. G. Day" was cleared up at
1880 this morning, when Day admit
ted to Captain of Detectives Day that
he was Frank C. Smith Of Les Ange-
les Detective Day said Smith ad-
mltted that he had secured $500
from Nellie Bell and that he was
willing to return to California and
stand trial.
LONG BEACH, Cal, Jan. 4.-The
Camlguin, the only whaling vessel in
southern California waters, beached
today towing two leviathans killed
off this port.
SOUTH PASADENA, Cal. Jan. A.
Mrs. C. p, Rodgers, wife Of the
aviator held for automobile speed
ing was released on her pea that
she was learning to drive. The po-
liceman cranked her car and bowed
her out Of sight
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4.-"He
struck at me and missed, but knock
ed my son by a former marriage in
sensible Then he threw dishes at
me. tore my clothes from my body.
and drove me naked into the night"
states Mrs Ellen Johnson, suing
Emil johnson, a carpenter, for dl-
yorce. She asks an injunction re-
straining Carpenter from withdraw
ing money from a bank until hear
ing In the suit is had.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-05
FIGHTING BOB EVANS
HAS PASSED BEYOND

NAoS61 S6 VIM
WASHINGTON, Jan. Admiral
Robley D. Evans, U. s. navy. ire
tired died at his home In this city
late yesterday afternoon.
Admiral Evans death was sudden.
When he arose yesterday he an
nounced to members OF his family
that he felt In better health and spir-
its than he had enjoyed for some
time. He said he felt no III effects
from the old wounds received in the
civil war, or from the recurrent at
tacks OF rheumatism, from which he
had suffered for years.
After partaking OF hearty lunch
con Admiral Evans went TO his II
brary. He was stricken there about
2 p. m. Members OF his family i'm
mediately summoned DR.. s. s.
Adams, who found him in great pain.
Responding, apparently, TO the treat
men, the admiral fell into a restless
sleep and his family believed all i'm
mediate danger was passed. He
awakened, however, shortly after 4
o'clock. and, raising himself on his
elbow with great difficulty, an
nounced that he was choking.
81 am unable to get my breath"
he said. Then he sank back and,
fully conscious to the last, died at
4;45 O'Clock.
With himat the end was his wife,
his daughter, Mrs. H. I. seawall,,
and his daughter-ln-law, Mrs. NJ. J..
Evans.
The only other members Of the
family who were not present were
his daughter, Mrs. C. H. Marsh and
his son, Commander Evans, who is
on duty on the cruiser Monaghan.
Tribute by General Chaffee.
LOS ANGELES, Jan. Admir-
al Evans was a splendid officer and
held magnificent record during his
naval career. He was always highly
respected by all his brother officers
and by the general public. He was
ona nf tho faw mon ahout mhono I
have never heard one breath of
scandal"
% This was the eulogy of Admiral
hobley d. Evans, who died in Wash
lngton late yesterday, voiced today
by General Adna r. Chaffee, former
chief of stan, United States army.
Il first met Admiral Evans during
the Cuban campaign in 1885," con-
tinued General Chaffee. During
the ensuing years had the pleasure
of meeting him on many occasions,
but we were not what might be
termed intimate aoqualntances.
During the time l was chief of
stan at Washington, | was on more
intimate terms with him than at any
other time, frequently meeting him
at the clubs which officers of both
branches of the service were wont
to frequent"