The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-02

corning 10 the terms OF mis- Will,
it was announced here today, as q
result of the withdrawing Of FL
mer Swope of Martinsburg. w.
Va, of his claim to a share In the
estate. The claimant admitted
that he was not Colonel Swope's
son.
NEW YORK-Governor Osborn
Of Michigan today denied current
reports that he has deserted the
candidacy of Colonel Roosevelt for
the republican presidential nomi-
nation.
MOUNT AIRY, N. C.-Although
rain last night ruined the scent
of their bloodhounds and delayed
the expected capture of Sidna
Allen and Wesley Edwards, the
posses who are pursuing the last
of the Hillsville outlaw gang are
closing In gradually today, and
hope soon to capture their men.
A battle is expected when the
fugitives are sighted.
Los ANGELES, CaI.-The hear
ing of extradition proceedings in
the case OF Charles Dean, alleged
bank robber, was resumed today
before United States Commissioner
William Van Dyke. G. v. Halter,
head of the Los Angeles Pinkerton
agency, was called as a witness.
Deans extradition is sought by
the Canadian government in con-
nection with charges of compli-
city In the recent robbery of the
New Westminster, b. c., branch
of the Bank OF Montreal.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal.-Work
to secure jury to try former Po-
lice Captain Michael j. Conboy for
the alleged murder of Bernard
Lagan began before Superior
Judge Dunno today. This is Con-
boys fifth trial. A new venire of
$50 men will be returned tomor-
row.
MEDFORD, Ore.-At q mass
meeting last night, which was at
tended by over 800 citizens of
Medford, committee was ap-
pointed to raise $4,000 to begin
the building of a railroad to the
famous Blue Ledge mining dis
trict.
LOS ANGELES, Cal.-Frank
Pierce, rancher, was struck and
knocked flat by falling brick In
Spring street. Didn't you see the
danger sign?" asked a kindly
chief of police. "Gosh," groaned
Pierce, II saw 1t, but ! thought It
was an April fool joke"
Los ANGELES-Presi J.
A. Murphy, National Bank of Com
merce, was confronted last evening
by 112 applicants for a position
as secretary on an European tour.
A friend had inserted an ad. In an
April l morning paper.
LOS ANGELES, Cal.-Political
Changing" leaders are the Chan
ticlers of politics who imagine the
political sun cannot rise until they
crow, according to William e.
Smythe, of San Diego, whose ad-
dress here is claimed by LaFol-
lette leaders today to have re-
suited in many conversions to the
cause of Battle Bob"
PORTLAND, Ore.-"Does the
prisoner understand English?"
inquired the judge. regarding
Wong 81, charged with disorderly
conduct. Certainly not" bland
ly replied Wong. Ten dollars"
said the court.
PORTLAND-Phil Douglas was
attacked by cramps when he saw
bottle of whisky in Ed Med
ford's pocket. He drank, but the
cramps got worse. He rolled in
agony In the streets. Phil told
the Judge all about 1t. "Ten
days"
PORTLAND - Robert Short,
16, is absent-minded, according to
the police. After robbing, with
two companions, grocery store,
he left a note saying that If the
police were notified the store
would be burned. He signed his
name and is now in jail.
PORTLAND-"Ca a man eat
luncheon when the cards have
been spread carelessly over the
table by someone else without be-
ing arrested?" was the plaintive
plea of I. Strassberg, arrested in
his delicatessen store, with others,
for gambling. The Judge took the
case under advisement.
SAN FRANCISCO-After mari
tai vicissitudes covering a period
of Is years, during which time she
was married to five husbands, In
Guiding the wealthy cattle king,
James Clay Dunphy, Mrs. Ethel
Pagnuello, a beautiful 34-years-
old woman, is dead here today
after brief illness.
SAN DIEGO, Cal.-Efforts of
the /. w. WIS to sell a San Fran
cisco evening newspaper contain
ing accounts of the free speech
fight here have been blocked by
the police. AS fast as the news