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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-25
TRIAL BY JURY
IS DENIED THAW
SANITY OF FAMOUS PRISONER
WILL BE SETTLED By
JUDGE KEOGH.

NEW YORK, May 24.--Harry X.
Thaw cannot have trial by jury a.
TO his sanity in Westchester county.
Justice Martin ]. Keogh 20 decided
today. The case was up before him
about three weeks ago. but the JUS
tice only rendered his decision to-
day. in the form Of an Endorsement
OF the application, reading:
Trial by jury denied
This was n denial OF suit brought
by Thaw.s mother. Mrs. Mary Coptey
Thaw. some weeks ago. In which she
alleged her son had recovered his
reason and should be heard by twelve
OF his peers.
William Travers Jerome represent
ed the State in the case. and Clarence
J. Shearn looked after the interests
OF Thaw. Neither would discuss the
matter today after the decision was
rendered.
Unless Thaw's attorneys take the
matter Of a tr.a. hv fury to a higher
court, the prisoners sanity will be
settled without Il jlry before Justice
Keogh on June 3D.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-25
FIRST CONTEST VOTE
PUBLISHED TOMORROW
Candidates Are Urged Send in Ballots Before T. NJ
Today--Friends Will Vote for You il You Have Votes
to Your Credit-Now Is the Time to Enroll

hesitate too long because in ong 80
they may miss this opportunity for
ever.
Everything comes TO her who
waits, but hustle while sf1e waits. Is
a good proverb. So get busy young
lady. and make up your mind dlfnite-
ly 10 come out on the ''tiptop" when
the contest, finally closes. only the
best young ladies are entered, and 1t
will be happy and friendly strua-
gle 10 the end.
The abbreviated tour itinerary part
of which was shown yesterday IL con-
tinued this morning
Antwerp.
One OF the most important of Euro
Continued OH Second pageo
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-25

In tomorrow's per. the 6rst vote
showing in the Great Richmond Nir-
ginian European Tour Contest, Will
be exhibited. From the city and
suburbs and all corners of the State
votes have been coming in, in great
quantities. showing that many % the
young ladies have readily grasped the
Opportunity for 4 free tear |thss ssisa~-
mer.
is no lead which cannot be easily
overcome. There N a splendid op-
partunity for the young lady who
takes a long time to definitely de-
eide 70 enter the race. and the time
has by no means gone by when they
can be assured of making good
showing, II will not pay though TO
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-25
MOROCCO MENACED by
ERANCO-GERNA CRISIS

BERLIN, May 24.--Another acute
Franco-Gern>an crisis over Morocco
+ threatened. According to news re-
ceived here. two colonial agents,
brothers named ManHesT4aHn, are Fe-
sponsible for the new trouble. The
agents were arrested at Tarudent by
French authorities. r.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-25

GEN. BLISS COMMANDS

WASHINGTON. May 24.-An army
OF occupation is ready 10 descend
upon Cuba at five hours notice. The
first 5000 troops 10 move will In
clude three regiments Of infantry, one
regiment ot cavalry. two batteries Of
artillery engineres. and force from
the signal corps, The tentative COM
uaander ef Of this ~arssF n =Rsisasitss''
General Tasker NJ, Bliss. His selec-
ton, however, is subject to change.
1t is most significant that not one
soldier now on duty along the Rio
Grande will be sent to Cuba. The
entire proposed army OF occupation
is drawn from the East
Among the troops available are
batteries u and F. Third field artil-
lery. the Fifteenth cavalry, at Fort
Myer: the Eleventh cavalry. al Fort
Oglethorpe. Ga, the Third infantry.
at Madison barracks; AT Fort onta-
rio. the Seventh infantry at Platts~
burg barracks. y. Y; the Seventeenth
infantry. at Fort Mcpherson, Ga: the
Twenty infantry, at Fort Jay,
Fort Porter. Fort Ontario and Fort
Niagara. \. Y.
Pre- -ident Gomez Alert.
Informing the state department to-
day that he expected TO stamp out
the negro Instruction In ten days or
two weeks. President Gomez today
opened recruiting offices for voIun-
teers IN Havana and all the other
cities in Cuba. He intends to put
5000 troops in the field In a deter
mined effort to avoid intervention.
s@a Both the state and war depart.
nents are advised that 2,e60 rural
guards with field artillery are already
in Oriente province hunting down the
insurreotos, Within twenty four
hours this force will be augmented
by Ave hundred men from the bar
racks at Havana.
The insurrsctos have so far sue
cessfuliy evadod engaging govern
ment forces in anything but skrmish-
es. They confine their activities TO
looting and destroying property.
Word was received at the state de-
partment that TOO negroes under
General Estenoz. burned the sugar
cane plantations known as Santa
Rosa, FL Gauzo and Esperan,a, near
Guantanamo.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-25
SAW CLAUDE ALLEN
SHOOT MISS AYERS
Juror FARMS POSITIVE IN HIS
TESTIMONY TO wYTHEyuIE
COURT.
HE. FLED UNDER FIRE
CLERK GoAD TELLS Brs STORY
AND SURVEYOR PHILLIPS
EXPLAINS MAPS OF HILLS
WILLIE COURTROOM.

4. Especial to The Richmond Nlrgintan.l
WXTI5ENllLE, Va. MAY ga
Miss Nellie Wiser. 10 whom Claude
Allen is reported to be engaged. Ta-s
present in court this afternoon and
sat nv the prisoners side until court
adiourned for the day. Miss WISER
who ts very attractive. was dressed ia
black and wore black hat She ap-
peared very Interested in the proceed
inga. and during "A brief recess spent
the time in conversation with Jrdge
Hairston. of counsel for the defense.
She shook hands with Claude when
ed this afternoon and they chatted an
til court was called TO order. During
the examination Of witnesses she cast
frequent glances at the man by her
side charged with the murder OF
Judge Massey. Miss Wtsier was &C
com panied by her brother.
The examination Of Surveyor CYRUS
Phillips this afternoon proved as long
and more tedious than that of Clerk
Dexter Goad this morning In all six
witnesses testified today. MI Phibbs
had made maps Of the Hillsetl'e court
room and his evidence was mainly IN
explanation of these VI. X Lindsey
aga T. d Farris both members OF
ire July tHaI NnnNltb'o = ipS IA INV
case which precipitated the tragedy,
were the other two witnesses this ar
ternoon.
saw Judge Shot.
Lindsey saw a man whom he did
not recognize rush up, kneel on the
steps leading 10 the judges stand and
fred tnroe times at Judge NaEsie.
When he reached the door on his way
out and looked back he saw that the
judge had sunk.
Farris on his way out saw the cloth
in the back Of a womans dress give
In as a bullet struck It. He turned
and looked into the barrel or Claude
Aliens pistol Plunging through the
door he raced down the street while
bullets Aired by some one In the yard
kicked up dirt on both sides, He did
not know the name OF the woman
shot but recognized her as Wit
ness in the Floyd Allen case. MISS
F-}irabsth Avres was the woman Kill
ed
t----t -s,nir In, ESlleskse
The chair which Judge Massie oc-
cupted a. the time of the shooting
vas tatretIasaAd IN eytdencs this
morning during the testimony OF
Clerk Dexter Goad. Mr.. Goad thought
the hole In the back OF the chair
could have been made by bullet
Aired by man standing In the posi-
, ton in which witnesses have placed
Claude Allen. The chair way placed
on the stand here. and the witness
CONTINUED on Second pFse,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-13

has it neglected to work beyond.
From the first il has been the ban
ner church III the Presbytery in the
support Of both home and foreign
missions. Both senior and junior
Endeayor societies have been per-
meated with the same spirit The
choir, under the direction OF Mr. and
Mrs. H. c. Kinney, became famous
throughout the state. The Sunday
school rapidly grew under the care
Of n. p. Dodge, its first superinten-
dent, until at one time It had more
than 800 enrolled. Miss Mary Coe
organized and most successfully d.
rected a splendid Junior c. /. II Is
still nourlshing under her capable
leadership. Since its organization
the church has received about $50
members. The outlook for better
things is bright"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-13
MISS CAHlLL BECOMES
BRIDE OF II. G.. HALL

At the home of the brides par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. S. o. Cahill, at
sos West c street, Monday afternoon
at four o'clock. Miss Gertrude Cahill
became the bride OF Burton c. Hall,
OF Marshheld. Oregon.
The ceremony was performed
within beautifully decorated bower,
the words Of the marriage service be-
ing impressively spoken by Rev. f.
C. Lovett, pastor OF the Baptist
.cnurch.
A number OF the friends of the
happy couple were present to witness
the Joyous event, and innumerable
gifts were showered upon the con-
tracing parties A wedding supper
followed tho ceremony.
The bride has been teacher Of the
Williams school, and her circle Of
friends extends throughout the couu.
~ MIR Hall is a mechanical engl-
neer operating In Marshheld at pres
ent.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-13
SOFT JOB FOR NICK.


CINCINNATI, Dec. 12.-Congress-
man Nicholas Longworth, son-in-law
of Colonel Roosevelt, defeated can
didate for reelection, will not have
to worry about a job when his term
expires.
Il will take care of Nick" said
Wes Rippey here today He can
have a position as yice-president of
the Central Trust company any time
ne wants it,"
The Central Trust company is one
of the most conservative financial in
stitutions in Cincinnati.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-13
TELLS HOW SWEEPSTAKES
COCKEREL WAS GROWN.

A single comb Rhode Island Red
cockerel was pronounced the best
male bird In the show here at the
time of the Grange fair last fall. A
week later the same bird won the
sweepstakes premium at the Ash
land show in the liyeliest kind of
competition, and now he has been
sent to the shows at Portland and
other northern centers where he will
contest for honors with the blue
bloods of the northwest.
The story of this bird is remark
able in that it proves that years OF
previous experience are not neces-
sary to produce perfect poultry in
the salubrious climate of the Rogue
valley, but that the key to success
lies in getting eggs or stock from
virile strains and then using just
good chicken sense in assisting ma
ture to do the rest.
Geo. II. Parker tells the tale of
this cockerel in the following words.
I'm the early part of February of
this year, one of my boys purchased
two settings of single comb Rhode
Island Red eggs from a local breed
er. From those eggs we raised 22
chicks, 2 cockerels and 10 pullets.
sold eight of the cockerels when
they were three months old for 20
cents per pound, live weight making
the average price so 1-2 cents. The
twelve cockerels were apparently as
nearly alike as that many peas and
made no selection when | sold the
eight, intending to kill the rest
about Thanksgiving time
When the Grange fair was held
here this fall, at the request of DR..
WilcoXon | entered my best cockerel
and two pullets as Il trio. received
the blue ribbon and the judges pro-
nounced the cockere the best bird
in the show. | then sent them to
Ashland to the district fair and won
first on the trio and sweepstakes on
the cockerel | have now sent the
cockerel to the shows at Albany,
Portland and Eugene. | don't know,
of course how he will run in fast
company and thought perhaps | had
better write this article before | did.
He has already won me $3.50 in
prizes, however. OF course, that
isn't much money but suppose | 4ad
Kept the whole II cockerels, had
never looked at the standard books
and didn't know that | had anything
extra in the bird line | never would
have known If | hadn't entered him
at the show, and ! would advise any
one who has anything in the poultry
line they think good, to exhibit at
the coming show in January. My
pullets have done very well all the
fall laying at the present time about
so per cent"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-13

Hlulh w thhtohuA y bNli9 -
Bethany Presbyterian church is
today, December nth, 1912, cele-
bratng the 25th anniversary of its
organization, and will this evening
render a program in commemoration
OF the completion of the quarter of
a century Of active and effective eff
fort.
A notable feature OF the celehra-
tion is the fact that Rev Robt Me-
Lean, the present pastor of the
church, was its pastor when it first
took its place in the church life Of
the community ON December nth,
1887 He continued as its pastor
until January 1899, when he was
called 20 Portland to assume the
pastorate of the Third Presbyterian
church, and later he was engaged in
the foreign missionary work his
field being in Porto Rico. He is now
closing the second period OF his pas
torate here his resignation having
been accepted by the church board
that he can again enter the mission
airy field The board of missions has
been demanding for some time that
Mr. Mclean accept the charge as
superintendent of Spanish Mission
work, covering the states Of Califor-
mia, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado
and Texas and the local church has
finally allowed Or Mclean to take
up this broader work for which he
is so eminently qualified He will
enter his new work January /, 1918.
In his sermon last Sunday Dr. Nc
Lean touched upon the early history
Of the church, speaking OF its or
ganlzation as follows:
twenty-five years ago this
church entered upon this work. In
the court house little band, strong
In faith gathered and formed the
organization They we're Mrs. G, u.
Barrie, Mr.. W. S Barrie, Mrs. J X.
Plgney, Miss Myra Wheeler, Mrs.
Robert Pool and Mrs Rich, To this
number Justly sould be added Mr..
and Mrs II. c, Kinney, Mr. and Mrs.
n. p Dodge and Mrs, VanDyke, for
all these labored for the upbuilding
OF the church with taithtulness
eQualled by few aud surpassed by
none They entered as members the
following June.
This church then took, and has
sluce held the post OF honor In the
fight against organized evil II bitter
ness OF attack Is any criterion, II
has unnlnchlugly stood by Its pas
tors In their efforts to create senti-
meut for the enforcement OF the law
OF moral purity in public life, Nor
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-13

All Insurance is calculated upon the
probable length OF time "A person has
to live This is called the average ex'
pcctancy Many elaborate tables have
been made mp by the insurance com
panieS, some based upon one set OF
data, some upon another. and conse
Quently they vary slightly. The Brit
ish life annuity tables. a fair calcula.
ton, show that a man of fifty has a
natural expectancy Of living 212 years,
woman of the same age 23.5 years;
at sixty his expectancy is 14.S years,
hers is II years; at seventy his is 9.5
years, hers 1919 years.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-13
She Saw.

why is Mrs Wombat wearing such
dowdy clothes lately? She spends half
her husbands income on dress But
why Is she wearing such mean looking
clothes just nowT"
Her husbands mother ia visiting
her just now, See?"
The other woman saw.-Pittsburgh
Post
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-13

Prof. j. S. MacMurray, teacher OF
vocal music in this city for some
years, has just received notice from
Salem that the position of vocal in
structor in the school of music at
Willamette University was vacant
and requested Mr. MacMurray to
make application, stating that the
excellent recommendation received
from his friends and former pupils
had prompted them to make this Of
fer.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-13
STANDARD OIL co. PROSPECTS.

LOS ANGELES. Dec. 12.-That the
Standard Oil company plans to con-
tinue its expensive prospecting on
land that may be oil-bearing, is indi-
Gated today by its purchase of $50
acres near Fullerton, adjoining prop
erty it already holds No operations
have been started in this section and
it is distant from all known oil lands.
The companys plans have not been
announced.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-13
TITANIC ROMANCE
DEVELOPS \ WEDDING.

NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-As an af-
termath of the Titanic disaster, two
survivors, Miss Bessie McCory of
New York and Thomas Mccormick of
Bayonne, n. j., are to be married,
according to announcement here to-
day.
Mccormick leaped into the water
just before the big liner sank and
was pulled into a life boat by Miss
McCory.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-13
WRECKED VESSEL THE DERNA

LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE Identity
of the vessel sunk by the dread
naught Centurion in the English
channel Tuesday was virtually estab-
lished today when boat marked
Derna, containing the body of man,
was picked up of the Isle of Wight.
The Derna, owned in Genoa, Italy,
carried a crew of 25 men.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-13
AGRICULTURAL EXPERT.
CONTINUED from Page L.

asked that Grants Pass and the 9TH
er cities along the Pacific Highway
join with them in working for the
betterment Of that great roadway.
The local Good Roads association will
deal with this subject as J., has al
ready had II under consideration.
Fishing Legislation Discussed.
Legislation affecting the fishing in
Rogue river was called up for discus
sion. and a committee composed Of
Senator Smith, Representative R'an-
chard. Wilford Allen. NJ. j. Ander
son and II. T.. Gething, president OF
the fishermen's association, was ap-
pointed to confer about the matter
and 10 suggest laws that would meet
local conditions.
That the river should be opened
TO commercial fishing under the pro-
per restrictions Is the opinion OF all,
and laws that will protect the inter
ests OF both the salmon industry and
the game fish will be worked out and
offered TO the legislature.
Through the referendum the river
was closed to commercial fishing two
years ago, thus destroying an indus
try that was worth thousands OF dol
lars annually to the community. The
result OF the enactment OF this la"
has been to line the banks OF the riY-
er with decaylng salmon and to pol
lutte the water supply OF the city
Proper legislation will make the sal.
mon available to commerce and yet
protect to the fullest the sport OF the
fly fisherman.
Railroad Situation Good.
President Hobart reported that the
railroad situation was in most salts
factory condition. He said that the
surveyors for the Coos Bay line had
worked up the river to this point,
and had then gone to Gold Hill and
run the line from there back to this
city Reports from Mr.. Lee we're
that he was progressing nicely with
The project, and that the outlook was
especially optimistic. President Ho-
bart said that he believed that both
the Coos Bay and the Crescent City
roads would be successfully put
through.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-13
The Subtle Poreupins.

The porcupine has his good points. y
admitted the possum. but be Is an aw.
ful aatterer, you know"
"FlattererT echoed the coon bIankly
Yes. He is apt to send Que away
feeling awfulIy stuck up"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-13
ARCHBOLD PROSECUTION
WILL CLOSE THIS WEEK.

WASHINGTON, Dec 12.-The pro-
secution in the impeachment pro-
ceedings against Judge Robert W.
ArChbold OF the commerce court
probably will rest its case the last of
this week.
The defense will present so wit
nesses. making it improbable that
the case will end before January II.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-13

\ Des Moines man had an attack
OF muscular rheumatism in his
shoulder \ friend advised him to
go to Hot Springs. That meant an
expense OF $4,000 or more He
sought for quicker and cheaper
way to cure 1t and found It in Cham
berlain's Linament. ,hree days af-
ter the first application OF this lini-
ment he was we'll. For sale by all
dealers
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-13
On the Safe Side,
Queer Sense Of Huno,

Don't you admire man who laugh.
at dangerw
only to certain degree. He may
have courage, but he unquestionably
possesses a poor sense Of humor."-
Washington Star.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-13

Born-A daughter was born to Mr..
and Mrs G. f, Howell at their home
on L and Oak streets Sunday, Deem
Der Sth.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-13

II YOU are troubled with chronic
constipation, the mild aud gentle ef-
feet OF Chamberlaln's Tablets makes
them especially suited TO your case.
For sale by all dealers.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-13

Business men are not the only
ones who use letter heads. They
are for use In private correspon-
dence. The Courier prints them.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-13
Hard to Shake Or

Hewitt-He sticks closer than a
brother Iewett-Yes; like church
debt. Woman's Home COMPANION.
On the Safe Side.
Schroeder Ito his neighbor, a widow.
er'-Why did you send your housekeep
er away, since she was such a good
cook? The Widower-She made sucn
splendid puddings was afraid l
should marry Fliegende Batter.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-13

FOR SALE-A choice eleven acre
alfalfa and berry ranch, irrigated
Cows, horses and hogs and farm
implements. A 17-room hotel on
South side, next to P. o. and
store, furnished, good trade, aud
barn and outbuildings, all go with
place. No flies on this price of
owners figures of only $4,000. See
H. B. Hendricks, 2O5 Albert, Bldg,
near postoffice. city. 11-S-4t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-13

FOR SALE-Lots in Laurel Crest;
good soil, shade trees, irrigation;
beautifully located for a charming
home or choice investment; prices
lower than let's less desirable. Nell
lie o. Miller, Owner, 100 n. 6th
st. 11-15-tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-13

FOR SALE or trade for baled hay,
l new auto top and body, rubber
tire, two-horse surrey. See Grants
Pass Feed Co.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-13
MISCELLANEOUS

WANTED-Horses to feed and pas
ture for the winter. Address Mrs
l.. NJ. Spencer, Provolt, oregon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-13

Send this paper to Jour friends.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-13

FOR SALE-Horse, top buggy, har-
ness, Jersey COW, churn, butter
worker, full blooded Plymouth
Rock and White Leghorn cocker
els. Robert L. Huck, 627 North
3rd st. 12-6-lt
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-13

Engraved cards at the Courier.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-13
BETHANY PRESBYTERIANS.
Continued from Page H.

ing of Bethany church formed an in
teresting exhibit
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-12-13
CLASSIFIED ADS
FOR SALE

BEES AND HONEY for sale by Os-
car Beer, Takilma, Oregon. list