Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 4

WEDNESDAY EVENING, "7 MAICH 27, 1807, DEWOT till IS OPTIMISTIC 8 HANGMAN'S NOOSE BETTER THAN LIFE IMPRISONMENT Erland H. Soderberg Is Ready to Go to Gallows Charged With Murdering His Mother. AT SUM'S FUTURE To Be Given FREE To The School Children of America Services Are to Be Held Each' Day Program for Easter Sunday. Railway President Declares There Is Much to Be Thankful For. NEW YORK, March 27.

Frank Trumbull, president of the Colorado Southern system, has just returned from Chicago in an optimistic frame of mind over the continued prosperity of the West. He said; Stolid, sullen and with a heart as dead as a piece of -wood, Erland H. Soderberg, murderer of tola own mother, rests In a solitary cell in the city prison, hoping fcis miserable- life wili be spared and stating: that he prefers the hangman's noose in preference to life imprisonment. Never in the history of local criminology has such a human being as Soderberg toen arrested on a charge of murder. -V-lce would be warm as compared to the blood that flows in his veins.

He sleeps well, peacefully as a child. There are visions of tha ghost of his mother, with a gaping wound in her throat and a sanguinary gash in the abdomen, that confront him. His sleep is undisturbed and his waking moments arc devoid or any paroxysms of grief which would ordinarily convulse a child that had slain a mother. would prick him with a pin It is probable that he would not bleed. As a study in degeneracy and abysmal ignorance and brutality, thia son who slew5 his mother stands almost without parallel la the' annals of American crime.

HODGKINS SAYS. Detective Hodgklns says: "Last night as he told the coroner's jury of his fiendish act there was scarcely a perceptible tremor on his face. It was a matter of fact recital. He was sorry that he killed his mother --imply because he would be hung for it. There was no remorse, on his mother's account.

He is certainly a remarkable criminal. In securing the confession from him he was cool as an iceberg. He is an unnatural being. He views his own death, at the end of a hangman's noose, very much in the Fame light that he regarded the death of his mother. tu "There are no symptoms of a downgrade movement, except such as will naturally follow the curtailment of improvement by railroads, and if this does not extend too far it may prove salutary in the matter of adjusting labor conditions, money rates, etc.

"If we look at our situation in an unruffled way we can count up a number of blessings. For example, no rate wars, no rebates, no retaliatory railroad construction, no apprehension of paralysis over thousands of miles of territory by strikes of railroad eniDloves because the railroad This sketch was made by Leonard C. Eeckwlth, aged 12 years, Los Gatos School. -Los Gatos. Cal.

We give cash prize of $1.00 for any drawing of this character which we accept and use. All school children can compete. How to Secure a Prize IS ABNORMAL. Detectives Hodgklns and Klynn, who-secured the confession of the son. stan- managers offer to settle upon certain Pj figures or arbitrating." jf INU "The fact that he overslept an hour land tpn minutes the morning after he killed his mother, Indicates that he In drawing the pictures and writing the Jingles, you must follow the simple instructions as to size, which will be furnished free upon application t-n the Cereal Company.

or which you will, rind inside of each package of K. C. CORN at your grocer's. Remember it is not a condition in any way that you must buy K. C.

CORN in ordeh to compete. A postal addressed to the Egg-O-See Cereal Company, San Francisco, will bring full particulars. Remember, full instructions about how to make the drawings are in every package of E. C. CORN.

Get yours today. Large package io. Instead of the usual office of Tene-brae the devotions this evening at St. Mary's Church, Jefferson and Eighth streets, will consist of Rosary, sermon by the pastor. Rev.

Father Dempsey, and benediction. Tomorrow morning there will fee solemn high mass at 9 o'clock, followed by a procession of the Blesfed Sacrament. A beautiful Altar of Repose has been built In the Lary chapel where the faithful will watch In silent adoration, throughout the day and night. Tomorrow evening there will be special prayers in honor of the Blessed Sacrament and an appropriate sermon by Father James orant. GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE.

Good Friday morning the services will begin at 9 o'clock, consisting of the reading of the Passion of Christ, Veneration of the Cross and Mass of the Pre-Panctified. In the evening at 7: SO o'clock, there will be the Via Crucis or Way of the Cross, followed by a sermon on the Death of Christ by Father Robert Ses-non, and Veneration of the Cross. Saturday morning services will begin at 8 o'clock, consisting of tne blessing of new fire, the Parochal Candle and Baptismal Font. EASTER DAY. Solemn high nass on Easter Sunday will be sun? at 11 o'clock with Father Sesnon as celebrant; Father Dempsey as deacon; Father Grant as sub-deacon; and Brother Timothy as ceremontarous.

Father Dempsey will deliver the sermon. At this mass an augmented choir with orchestral accompaniments, will assist under the direction of Prof. Adolf Gregory. The orchestral prelude and interlude will be from Mendelssohn's Lobegesang, and the nostlude from the WalDurels. that Soderberg is the most abnormal all territories of the Colorado Southern lines were never so good.

lias no conscience. He eats well and sIpods well and thrives as an animal ii human being they ever dealt with. He confesses freely, hut grief Is i Before thf coroner's Jury Inst night he told the tale of-the murder simply, ex- pressing the wish that he miRht be hanged instead of getting a iife sen- I tence. With deliberation he said tint there was nothing in life for him and I he might as well die. He apparently regarded his own end, whhMi will speedily approach, with as much indif- i 1 I I I WRECKS The food that is taking the country by storm is COMPANY'S CORN flaked and toasted.

without a soul. In prison he has not suffered from any terrible remorse and arts more like a wooden man than as a real live person. He probably will go to the gallows with supreme indlf-i civ nee." Detective Tim Klynn, who assisted Hodgklris in worming a confession out of the unnatural son. concurs fully (with his colleague. Klynn says it is doubtful if Soderberg has a soul, as he I Is apparently without a heart, The eoroer's Jury has charged the I son with murder and a formal torn-; plaint was riled against him this after-I noon.

VESTIGATED Every one is eating it enjoying it and little folks and big folks are calling for more. Delicious, wholesome and nourishing. Be sure you get E. C. CORN" it has a flavor all its own and is the kind that comes in the biggest, most generous packages FLAKES to tf 10 cents.

Made the in New York Grand Jury Is Bring Indictment for Numerous Deaths. -from the choicest white corn in the famous EGG-O-SEE I world's largest, cleanest food rams I Xerence as he regarded the life of mother. BRUTAL EXPRESSION. "The man with a hoe." never had a more degenerate and brutal expression. Intelligence, manhood, nobleness are all lacking in the make-up of Soierberg.

In the place, there is ignorance, brutality, and sullen remorse. If you Willie's Thoughts Turn Toward Easter wav, NKW YORK, Mareh Th Grand fj Jury, which has been making an exam- SALVADOR NOW ASK PEACE Ination into the wrecks on the Harlem division of the New York Centra), near Bedford Park, on the night of February More EGG-O-SEE was eaten during the past year than all other flaked wheat foods combined. This the strongest endorsement the American people have ever given to a food is the best proof of the absolute purity and superior quality of KCC-O-SKK Company's products. If your grocer has not received his supply of E. C.

CORN, send us his name and 10 cents and we will send jnii a package prepaid. I Kyrle and Gloria, Beethoven in CvCre- do, Sane tyr and Agnus Del. Weber, Offertory, Allelina. sung by Miss Yale. The soloists of the mass will be Misses Shean and Wright and Messrs.

Spuller and Gregory. Mrs. Gregory i wnien resunea in tne oeain or twen- i ty-three persons, will, according: to an nnoune merit marie in the Criminal Court House last nipht. hand down an i indictment today. -Manslaughter in the i second degree, it "Was stated, wiil be I I charged.

Assistant PistrUt Attorney will preside at the organ. EGG-O-SEE CEREAL SAN FRANCISCO, U.S. A. ...1 Smyth, at the Coroner's con- S1- mmVS Central American War Is Likely to Be Settled by Diplomacy. wy Why don't you fix up that empty room tended that some of the officials of the I and rnt it? J50 worth of furniture for! railroad company should be hHd.

person- I $1 a week at Jackson's 519 Twelfth I ally responsible for the killing of the' street, Oakland. passengers. WASHINGTON. March 27. Mr.

,,1 a i- TlftlUM I vt a. TB i V2W TO! it ii mi 1J rer ('reel, the Mexican ambassador, today 'ii firmed the press dispatches of this morning that Salvador has expressed a cle-irt' for peace In Central -America and is anxious to have Mexico exert good influence in ending the war. This desire of Salvador Is regarded by diplomatists as an Indication that itbo war is practically ended, because II ondura-s is not strong enough to con-i tinue it single-handed. This action of i Salvador will doubtless prevent Guate-1 mala Costa Kica from taking part I in the support of Honduras. I Mr.

Creel had a conference with Mr. Corea. the Nicaraguan minister, today, and probably will confer tomorrow with Secretary Root, as to how Mexico land the United States can exert their efforts to restore -peace. K'ZZs-s tK HGfcM hmr 4 mm tab. 'U'-' r-4 14' I I I 5 DAME FASHON'S USIEST DAYS Say, it iVel 'his sunshine? Senna ns though I really was going to grow bis and fat if this weather will Just keep up.

(ell you Ir's great after much rain ami flatter of little drops of water which flooded out ahnut on'e-lifllf of the blooming slate, but then all things will come out right in the end. We kno'v It will, 'cause It's writ in the book that ay. Now about Kaster Clothes our nw Faster windows will be in this week and we will have a very pretty show. Better eome around here you can 6-c it at FILE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION At last, some sunshine. Those who waited "to see what the weather would be like" are regretting that they did so.

Now Easter is but three days off and there is just time to do your shopping right if you start right away Articles of incorporation were filed this morning by the Ernest Fox Lunch club company which intends to engage in a general mercantile business in Berkeley with a capital stock of of which amount $3 has been subscribed by Ernest Fox, George T. Tojison and F. W. Dorn. NOTHING IS MISSING FROM THE TAFT PENNOYER DISPLAY HeesemanJs 1107 and 1117 WASHINGTON ST.

Exclusive Millinery Tailored Garments of Exclusive Design i Hot ross Duns For several weeks our milliners have been preparing for these show-days. Xow everything is in readiness for the Easter hat choosing. "Wc have been busier than ever these rainy days and our exhibit shows it. MORE IMPORTED HATS. MORE OF OUR CREATIONS.

MORE OF NEW YORK'S BEST. Each of the TAFT PENNOYER tailored garments is an exemplar of the right cf individuality an original idea artistically unfolded in a practical manner. This is why our Suits and Coats are so different so gratifying to seekers of the exclusively stylish. The Spring models in tailored Suits are well worth looking at they show something. That "something" is the exact fulfillment of an informed woman's ideas of correct dress.

$25.00 to $75.00 FOR EASTER The Shoe Section Devoted exclusively to the needs of women, misses and children. With Spring have come many new styles of footwear and all are here. Boots, Shoes, Oxfords, Ties, Slippers; the proper footwear for all occasions only the best grades of the best makers. The mcriNaf this section has made it deservedly popular. At the Imperial Home Bakery Also Specially Baked Bread, Pies and Cakes.

Send in your order now, and let us supply you vvith our Easter products. Long Coats Strikingly stylish in the new- light check and plaid effect; three-quarter length; velvet collars and cuffs; fancy trimming. $15.00 to $50.00 New Jackets Bright, fancy mixtures, stripes and checks; plain reds and blues; black and white checks; semi-loose or box-fitted coats. $5.50 to $35.00 it The Waist Section Offers Exclusive Novelties in the Following: 1252 GINGHAM AND PERCALE WAISTS. $1.25 to $3.75.

to LINGERIE WAISTS, $5.00 to $45.00. LACE WAISTS, $6.75 to $25.00. LAWN WAISTS, 75c to $5.00. SILK WAISTS, $7.50 $15.00. Imperial Home Bakery S.

E. Cor. Eleventh and Clay Sts. TELEPHONE OAKLAND 268 Silk Shirt Waist Suits An extensive selection of high novelties; also a most Interesting display of imported Fancy Silk Costumes. $17.50 to $125.00 Gloves Parasols GOLF VESTS AND JACKETS, $2.75 to $5.50.

Neckwear Dainty embroidered and 'lace Neckwear a hundred novelties each and a variety of beautiful voke effects. Ribbons High-grade novelties in brocaded designs, Dresdens, fancy stripes and plaids neck ribbons for every 'V 4 tr mtm i ii ii twm I Fancy parasols with unique, natural wood handles something exclusive In pattern and shades to match any Complete Spring line of French kid and silk gloves new shades, new stitching; all lengths-; gloves for all uses. A room with wall Dapr adds to its THE MOST COMPLETE EASTER DISPLAY ON THE PACIFIC COAST 1 rP tolA. Make your trust us with the task of makln all harmonlnii. nut uiiij Br ii the paper but hang it artistically.

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