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t .V.1 ' ETON CITY ENT02P H- ..ton t , . the label. V. 0 - not miw any of new number. Attend to It now. ORMON CITY, OREGON, FRIDAY, OCTOREIi G, 19ll. ESTABLISHED 186$ FORTY FIFTH YEAR No, 40. RESOURCES REVEALED AT COUNTY FAIR FINE EXHIBITION AT CANBY SHOULD ATTRACT MANY PERSONS TO COUNTY. ALL SECTIONS ARE REPRESENTED Barlow Progressiva Club, Clalrmont end Werner and Herding Grange Have Unusu ally Fine Displays. Tli (iackamuH county fitlr of 1911 will k down In history a ono of ilu flnrst exhibitions over given In i he nniiity. All sections were repre sented, mill each onu iiiiuIm a ciedlt Utile dlHplliy. Tlmt tho excellent showing will do much to advertise the resource of tho coinity U assured. Thn vege tables, fruits, melon, grasses, etc., on display were u testimonial to tho resources of tlio rounty tlmt unqiies tloniilily will lirtng fine results. Hescrlptlon of several of tlio booths mill exhibit follow : ' Barlow Makes Fine Showing. Harlow Progressive club had It booth In tlm northwest corner of the building Th decoration wit very artistic mid were arranged by II. T. Melvln. assisted by M rii. L L. Irwin of Harlow, who have always taken an active Interest In thn displays from that thrlvlnic town. Tim '! Ilusc was f ih tooiM'd mid covered with asparagus ferns anil Ivy, unit at tho rear were stalk of corn litrmhiKl,l with grains mid grasses, product of liar low. Tin- fancy work, vegetables, fruits, canned vegetable and fruit and Jellies were u credit to tho mem hers of thn organization, wblch has done ho much to bring Harlow to the front. Some of the tallest coin stalk, grain and graKHc. and largest pump kliiH mil sqimshe were In the liar low exhibit. Tho booth was thronged with rcsldeift of Harlow Oregon City dnv. The club carried off flrrft pii.o lust enr. as well us this year. Among the Industrial exhibitor wore ttie followlliK: Fancy work department Mrs. C. I, , Pcimcll, pillow Bllpn, hand em broldereil; crochet bedspread, Mrs .lames KrlckHon; Htand cover, drawn work. Mrs ChhhIo Tnll; biireiiu scarf, M in, loniird rarmetiter; handker chief. Mrs. JameH Krlckson; crochet Htand (over, MIhh Joneplilne Arol stead; embroidered dollies. Mrs Quint, who Is 78 years of age; Mat tenders work, Mis. James Krlckson; enidrolilered pillow Blips, Mrs. Gil dertHon; crazy inillt. Mrs. James Krlckson. Tliere were many other pieces of fancy work In this depart ment. The floral display which adclud to the beauty of the dooth consisted of astern, carnations, ferns, fuse-bias mill a largo myrtle tree. Mrs. Ado Andrews had the lnrg-t collection of flowers. Remarkable Specimens Shown. In the general collections of fruits, can I find fresh, gralnB and gniHseh, vegetables, many contributed, among ihem beliiK P. ' l'nrineiiter, collec lion of meloim; largest squash, II. T. Melvln. which meiiHiired four feet and three Indies In circumference; S. II. IleiK, cillectlon of apples; K. F. .luilv, collection of Hubbard squashes, cadiiime; W. W. Jesse, collection of apples mid his celebrated tomntoes; F. I Towne, cabbage and other vego tadlcH; Fry Brothers, collection of pumpkins, collection of prunes and plums; Mrs. I). .!. Parmeiitor, peach es, penih, quinces, grapes, etc.; W. W. Jesse, collection of (lerman potn toes; C. M. Ellsworth, ciiciimbera, the display being arranged like a anako with red mouth and black eyes, by II. T. Melvln; collection of potatoes by Kiv mothers. S. II. Ilerg, IX .1. Par menter. O. M. Auhvp. II. C. Howe. W. Kubaogh, J. B. King; D. J. Parmon ter, Htock beats and stock enrrots; Kale S. Krlckson. J. II. Hartman, vegetables; gourds, Mrs. Mary Wright and Lvle Fennelit yeast ("that will raise bread to the cellliiK" according; to II. T. Melvln. who was In chnrge of the exhibit, this yeast having neon made by Mrs. M. I. I'armenter) ; collection cauliflower, P. J. Parmon ter; broom corn, Mrs. Towne; dried fruit, W. V. Jesse; popcorn, Kd J'idd and'l'inard I'armenter; hois, V. SlatiiKer; quinces (Japanese), E. F. Judy; pumpkins. J. I). Hitter The grain and grass exhibit was the best ever collected by this organization at any county fair and consisted of barley, rye, wheat, oats, alsatc, red clo?r. vetch, alfalfa, timothy, pastry la Tempting. In the domestic science department there were cakes, pies, bread and other delicacies that were tempting ' to the visitors,' who regretted that they hnd not been-appointed Judge of thee xhlblt. Miss, 3. B. Her. Mixs Hattle Irwin. Mrs. U I Irwin and Mrs. F. I Towne were among those wbo contributed to this collection. II T. Melvln and Boy Parmenter had exhibits of honey and ranch egg. Among the vegetable that attracted much uttentlon were the Immense table beets, stock beets, fif'een pounds; rutabagas, turnips measur ing twenty four Inches In clrcumfc fnce; pumpkins sixteen Inches In diameter, celery,, cauliflower and cu cumbers. The vegetables and grain as well as the other produce exhibited were erown by the residents of Barlow without Irrigation, which epeaka well tor the soil. Clalrmont Improvement Club. This wan the first time that Clair mont Improvement club had exhib ited at the county fair, and the dls (Continued on page 8.) INSTITUTE HAS BIG ATTENDANCE SUPERINTENDENT ALDERMAN EXPLAINS SCHOOL LAWS OF OREGON. MISS LAUCHEAD GIVES ART TALK Contagion Carried By House Fly Fea ture of Illustrated Lecture By S(at Health i Officer, More than 1!H0 teacher attended the sessions of the Clackamas County liiHtltutu which was convened In tho high school Monday. The Institute Ik by far the must Important one over held In tho county and it Is expoctod It will be of great benefit to the teachers. ' U It. Alderman, Superintendent of I'ulillc Instruction, delivered tho prlu clpal nddieHS the first day, his sub ject being, "Tho Oregon Hchool Uws." He explained In detail the method of certification for teachers and declared It had been radically elm lined by tho IKlHluture of 1910 11. "All certificates," he said, "iHsncd In June, and thereafter aro state certificates; that Is, they aro iHHiied by tho Htale Hoard of Klec tlon and are In force throughout tnn state. Certificates uro of different kinds, as follows: One year, Btato, Ave years state, state life dlploiiu, high school certificate Speclul certl llcates and temporary county certlll cates. Tho new method places teach ers at a greater advantage than form erly for tho present certificates are valid In many other states, i.raues of over ninety secured at any teach ers' examination may bo carried for three -yesr In progressive certifica tion provided the holder Is engaged In teaching." Titer.-, was much disappointment over the failure of .Miss Montana Hastings, department of education, rniveislty of Oregon, who was to have spoken on "Teachers' Opportulil ties for Improvement" to bo present. Miss Muud Ijiughead, primary de partment. Albany schools, dellvored an Interesting talk on art master pieces. She exhibited a collection of copies of various pictures and sketches, explained their meaning, anil told something about tho artists. The object of the lecture was to awaken Interest of pupils and teach ers in art. Miss Helen T. Kennedy, of the Oregon Slate Library Commls slim, was unable to be present. Dr. Calvin S. White, State Health Officer, delivered an Interesting lec ture. Illustrated with stereoptlcou views, to the teachers at the Medio dlHt church. Monday night. Several of the lllust rations were of houso-tlys, showing how contagion Is carried. Other views wero of lepers and the leprosy colony In the Hawaiian Is hinds. The rapid advance In educational methods In Oregon In tho past four years was the keynote of an able ad dress made by K. S. Kvundvti, Depart incut of Kducatlon. State Normal School, Tuesday, at the Teachers' In stitute which Is being held nt the high sc'iool. Dr. Kveuden explained that he had recently returned to the state after being nbsent four years, and declared that he was amazed nt the work that had ben accomplished. The speaker said Jhut the modern sys tern of education would do more than any, other one thing to attract per sons to Oregon. Interesting addresses also were de livered hy K. D. Itessler, of the Ore gon Agricultural school; E. C. Carle ton, Deputy State Superintendent of Public Instruction; Mlsa Campbell, of Prnng Educational Company; Miss Maud longhead, Primary Department, Albany schools, and Thurman Chancy, Superintendent of the Douglass Coun ty schools. Men Entertain Women. Tim mun imiphnrs phva a. rece nt loll for the women tenchers In the parlors of the Commercial Club in the eve ning. More than 200 teachers were in attendance. Vocal selections wero rendered by the Gladstone quartet, iin.l mtneh. sundwiches and wafers were served by the men. Mayor Hrownell, who delivered the address of the evening, told of the good woik that was being accompltsnea oy me teachers of Oregon, and declared thit they deserved more credit for the up building of the state than the politic ians, lawyers, and persons of ail other vocations. The mayor declared that education was an essential to suc cess, and Oregon, and especially Clackamas county, were lonunaic in having such competent men and wo men In charge of the schools. Superintendent of County Schools Gary, who arranged the program for the Institute, Tuesday night Issued an Invitation to all citizens of Oregon City and the county to be at the high school at 2:4." o'clock thla afternoon when W. T. Foster, president of the Reed Institute. Portland, will deliver on ,l,ir nn "The Professional Spirit." Dr. Foster la one of the ablest men in Oregon, and all persons lin ran nosslblv do so should take advantage of the opportunity to hear him. Department Work Closet. Mr. Kessler spoke Tuesday on "In terest In Education"; Misa Laughead (Continued on page 41 HUNDREDS DROWN IN NAVAL BATTLE TURKISH TRANSPORTS STEAM ONTO ROCKS AS ITALIAN WARSHIPS PURSUE. DESTROYERS. ARE BADLY DAMAGED Commander of Garrison 'at Tripoli Refutes to Comply With De mand to Surrender Arab Are Feared, PKEVKHA, Sept. 29. When Itulla'i gunboats today encountered two Turkish transports with 2000 troops aboard, tho transports determined not to be captured. They steamed bravely on the rocks off Preveza and hundreds of soldiers were drowned. HAUlMKA F.uropean Turkey, Sept. 30, 1 u. in. An Italian crulBer df stroyer In tho harbor of Prevesa In Kplrus mid landed troops. The Turk IhIi authorities aro aendlng a battal Ion of troops to Prevesa. PAIHS. Sept. 30. The Matln'i Athens correspondent says that the telegraph official at Vonltsta, Greece, telegraphs to the government that a naval battle occurred off Prevesa at 2 o'clock In the afternoon. Dottroyer la Driven Ashore. Italian warships belonging to the Ionian squadron encountered a flo ttlla of Turkish destroyers cruising off tho coast of Kplrus. Tho Italians promptly attacked the flotilla and two Turkish ships were badly damaged by shells. Tbey have gone ashore In the Gulf of Arta. ' TRIPOLI. Sept. 29. The Italian squadron which has been standing In the offing rame close to shore this morning and the destroyer Garl baldl steamed Into the harbor at noon flying a whito flag. Great crowds watched her approach. After reconnoltirlng, the deBtroyer launched a boat, which came to tho beach. An officer landed, He was preceded by a bluejacket, carrying a white flag. Turk Won't Surrender. Turkish soldiers surrounded the pair. Th officer asked for the Turkish commander. When taken to him. he formally announced that the Italian fleet had been ordered to occupy the town. He therefore de maiuled the Instant surrender of tho whole Turkish garrison. The Turk Ish commander replied that he wna unable to comply with tho demand and emphatically refused to stir render. The Incident was witnessed by tho foreign residents who gathered around the Italian officer and cheered him enthusiastically. The boat then returned to the destroyer, which re Joined tho fleet. Many residents of Tripoli apent last night camped on the beach, alarmed lest the Arabs should get out of hand and begin pillaging. Arabs are constantly arriving from the country. The mosques are kept open and throughout the night were filled with praying people. BE FOUL PLAY VICTIM Mystery shrouds the disappearance of Henry Hemiing. a young Warm Spring Indian, who has been missing since Friday night, September 22. Helming and his wife and small baby were camped on the West side of the river and tho last known of the miss ing man was In the vicinity of the Secrest. barn, where he was seen drinking with James Thompson, Jame I'nitouch and Parrlsh Flemmlng, three other Indians, who said the next day that Ilonnlng had been arresteda nd would not be heard from for a long while. These three men left at once for the reservation, without further explanation and made no attempt to find their missing companion. The police w ere appealed to but they have discovered nothing, and It Is generally supposed that Hennlng either fell, or was thrown Into the Willamette Rlwr on the night of his disappearance. leaning's father made a remarkable ride to the reservation and back, a distance of more than 200 miles n a little more than two days to find the three Indians who were with his son. but had to return without dis covering their whereabouts. Hen nlng's young wife and child, and his father, are still camped at Gladstone and hope to find news of their miss ing man. E County Judge Beatle said Friday night that the work of remodeling the courthouse was proceeding sat lsfactorily, and he expected that it would bo completed by the first of next year. Not only is an addition being erected In the rear of the building, but the Interior of the old structure Is being rearranged and the tower Is being repaired. The floor of the big vault whlrh will be a part of the addition has been laid. It is made of cement. The walls of the fuma?e have been built and the interior partitions are being put in place. It Is planned to have the roof on the addition before the rainy season starts. NSTER IS Secretary Iizello, of the Clacka mas County Fair Association, has sent out more than 1,000 premium warrants, and expects to complete the work tday. Several articles of Jewelry, which were found on the fair grounds, are In tbo possession of Mr. Ijizelle, and he urges the own ers to call for them. Tim association cleared about f.W) this year, about the same aa at the previous fair. The largest x pumpkin grown this year In Oregn la on exhibition In the Promotion Hulldlng. It was grown on the farm of James Lindsay near Canemah. and took a prize at the County Fair. It weighs about 100 pounds. IN DEADLY FIGHT 8EVERAL MEN REPORTED KILL ED IN FIERCE BATTLE ON ILLINOIS CENTRAL. MISSISSIPPI TROOPS CALLED OUT Strikebreakers In Car At Frelghtthed When Trouble Starta Men On Bth Sidet Ute Flrearmt. JACKSON, Miss., Oct. 3 In a fight in the freight yards of the Illin ois Central at McComb City between strikers today aeverrt persona are re ported to have been allied and others wounded. Governor Noel ordered out troops at 7:30 o'clock tonight and two companies arenow hastening to the scene. The special train, bearing tho strikebreaker continued on Its Jour ney to New Orleans. Citizens of Magnolia say that when the train passed there at full speed every coach window was broken and no one was visible at the openings, the strikebreakers lying prone on the floor to escape bullets. Several hundra.1 shots were ex changed and among the atrlkera there were numerous bruised and broken heads. Many of the wounded were carried to the headquarters of the strikers and physicians were sum moned. It Is said that several will diij, ThA fiL-ht at McComb occurred at the freight Bhed, half a mile south of the Heiuit. closelv following the first encounter of the afternoon, in which one man was seriously wounaea. Tl,o tmln lienrinir the strikebreak ers had pulled down to the freight shed and was standing on a siueiracn. More than 1,000 breakers assembled, words were exchanged and it Is as serted that a striker hurled a brick among the strikebreakers. l..,mo,II.itoK-.n fiiHillAde of Shots followed. The strikers opened fire on the coach windows, at which the heads of the strikebreakers could te seen. Several fell after the first vol ley. Tim ncciiimiits of the coaches ro- tnrii..H Mm fire throuch the windows. keeping well scattered. Occasionally, when a strikebreaker bolder man me rout ml soil his head above the dan ger line, he was greeted with a show- er of bullets ana otner misseis. APPLE CROP BIG WITH L The movement of the annle crop of the northwest Is now well under way. Good grade Oregon Kings, wntcn figure largely In the displays at this iima am m I ii at II. 2.1 tn 11.50 gen erally in Portland, while the best Oregon Gravenstelns offered are held nt 11.75 to 12. Jonathans grown in this state, showing fair quality, are selling at $1.25 to ji.ts ana ageu om nt n "s to 11.50. Red Pearmalns and Bellflowers from California are for the roost part held at fl.25 a. box. Th outlook Is for comnaratlvely cheap apples throughout the fall and winter, for the crop or tne country generally is a heavy one. From this time on the local market will bo liberallv supplied with this staple fruit. The market on other fruits shows little change from the conditions of the past week. The peach supply Is rather lighter, and for that reason there. Is some disposition to raise prices. For the best offerings of Elbertas and other sorts dealers ask 05 to 75 cents, but common fruit is available at 40 to 50 cents. On the whole peaches this week have been much less active than for the past month. Pears are still Belling in a slow but steady way. but the market is adequately supplied with the later sorts and will be for the next month or two. Grapes continue cheap, and there seems to be small likelihood of prices working much above the present level In the near future. Fancy To kays are holding at 90 cents to (1 a crate and Malagas at $1 to $1.10. Horse Hurt In Fense. A horse belonging to 'he Burns grocery store of Gladstone, became entangled in a barbed wire fence Tuesday and wat badly mangled. Dr Thomas a veterinary rurgeon of Gladstone, was summoned, and It was necessary to take 32 stitches to close the wound, but the horse will recover. STRIKERS AND FOES TAX LEVY IS URGED TO BUILD HIGHWAY FARMERS AT BIO TWILIGHT MEETING FAVOR THI8 PLAN OF RAISING MONEY. DIMICK AND HAYES MAKE SPEECHES Good Roadt, It Is Declared, Would Double Land Values And At tract Many Persons To Clackamas County. A resolution providing for a special tax levy for the building of the Capi tal Highway through Clackamas county was adopted by a unanimous vote at a meeting of the East Side Capital Highway Association at Twi light Wednesday evening. About 100 residents of the neighborhood were nresent and a larze delegation went from this city in automobiles. G. B. j Dlmlck, one ot the speakers, aeciarea that the road should be built as soon as possible. "The wealth and prosperity of a country dejiends upon its roads," said Judge Dlmlck. "The highway should be built In a modern way, and should be well drained. Good roads more than double land values. They Invite capital and a higher class ot cll rens." Gordon E. Hayes, said that lie nirread with all Jll(lL' Dlmlck had said, and he hoped to see the day when a boulevard would be. opened irom Alaska to Mexico. "Good roads and good schoolhouses go hand In hand." declared Judge Hayes. "I hope to see the day when The little Napoleon of Clackamas county (Judge Dlmlck) will be able to Jump in his automobile every morn ing and go to Salem to occupy , the governor's chair." Dr. A. I Beatie said persons whose property was not on the route of the proposed highway should assist In raising the money the same as those w ho were directly .benefited. He said that their patriotism and county pride should cause them to lend a helping hand. Charles' Risley, M. J. Lazelle and vacant nodd and Harvev also made addresses. - Mr. Dood declared that he did not think much of a man who was not willing to aid in building good roads. The association will meet next Wednesday night at Central Point. WEST DECLINES TO CALL EXTRA SESSION "Theie' not going to be any spe cial session of the legislature to pass good road3 laws." said Governor Oswald West In Portland. "I have decided that the cause of good roads will be advanced rather than checked if highway bills are given to the luiative rather than to the legislature." With these two sentences and a wave of his hand Governor West laconically disimissed a subject that for two weeks has aroused deep in terest throughout the state and has made the executive department at the capital a storm center of pro test. "A special demand for a special session has been voiced from some quarters," continued the governor. "Many of the friends of good roads legislation were in favor of a special session and made as much known to me. "At the same time there w-as a general protest against a special session. I received an uncounted number of protests from every pari of the state from farmers, business men and even many of the good rniidM ndvocatea were aureed that even if a special session should be called it would have no results. "If a special session should result in the passage of good highway laws it might be all right, but the mapor tty of the people as indicated by the protests I have received, were opposed. "I am of the firm opinion that tho I -in-a fnr muds shouul he UUt UD to the people. It is a matter of the greatest importance, and one ayeci ing the interests of every man. ,vmimii mid child in the state. Therefore. I believe the people should be given tne nest oppor mnitv tn exnress their desire in so important a matter. Undoubtedly the initiative furnishes the best opportunity and the people have Indicated that thev unm-ove the initiative rather than a special session." NEW RECORD IS HADE FOR TAX COLLECTIONS Persons who failed to pay the last half of their taxes within the required time, which expired Monday, will be required to pay a penalty of 17 per cent. The total collected Monday was probably the largest amount received by the Sheriff for the final payments in the history of the office. Chief Deputy Staats said late in the after noon thit he and his assistants had not been able to figure the total amount. Persons who pay their taxes before March 15 get a rebate of 3 per cent, and those who pay half prior to the first Monday in April and the oth er half before or on the first Monday in October escape paying penalties. The Sheriff will soon begin selling the property of delinquents. FARMER CHOKED TO DEATH FOR NONEV TAX AMENDMENT BE LIVE WIRES NAME COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE PROPOSED MEASURES. EBY FIGHTS EOR COUNTY FAIR LEVY Treasurer of Association Thinks That Debt of $7,000 Should Be Paid H. E. Cross To.8peak on Canal and Locks. Into the multitude of tax amend ments that will confront the voters of Oregon at the November election next year, the Live W Ires of the Ore gon City Commercial Club will pry, with an earnest endeavor to find the light. At the weekly luncheon Tues day, Judge G. B. Dimick declared that the problems that confront tne peo ple in relation to tax questions are so Intricate that they are understood by few and a campaign ot education should be conducted. City Recorder L. Stipp and ex Senator Hedges were named a committee to make an in vestigation of the proposed measurea and amendments and make a report at next Tuesday's luncheon, when the tax question will be discussed by the Live Wires.. Attorney Stlpp also in terjected into the question the ac tions of the State Tax Commission relative to the assessments of public service corporations. Mr. Stipp is not satisfied with the existing law and this is a matter that the Live Wires will also peer into. It is very probable that considera ble time will be devoted this winter bv the Live Wires to taxation mat ters. both state and county. This is a matter that affects nearly every body and members of the Commercial Club will no doubt become better posted within the next few months It is contended by many that the revenue tax measures and amend ments proposed are so conflicting in their character that endless trouble must certainly ensue by the enact ment of some of these measures and the defeat of others. The legislature has submitted two measures provid ing for the repeal of the county tax amendment, several have been sub mitted by the Granges and there are others embracing a modified form of Single Tax that will be presented by W. S. U'Ren. Leaving the state-wide tax ques tion tbJtself temporarily, a movement has been set on foot to induce the County Court to . levy a tax of one quarter mill for the partial support and maintainence of the Clackamas Countv Fair. This step Is fathered by O. D. Eby, treasurer of the Fair Association, and has the support of some of the heaviest taxpavers of the county, notably the Willamette Pulp & Paper Company. Mr. Eby snows that while the association has 40 acres of valuable land at Canby and some buildings, there is a debt of about J7,0U0 that should be paid. The as sociation this year netted about $300, which will be applied on the indebted ness. but this was a successful yea' with fine weather and It is safe to assume that in succeeding years the County Fair will not be so fortunate. A levy of one-quarter mill will pro duce about $0,000, and will mean only 25 cents on each $1,000 valuation. Mr. Eby has served notice that he will. at next Tuesday's luncheon, introduce a resolution commending the pfopos ed levy which will unquestionably have the support of the Live ires. H. E. Cross, the Nestor of the Live Wires, has announced that he will talk on locks construction next Tues day. Mr. Cross lived here when the present locks were constructed and he Is prepared to make statements concerning them that will be of con siderable Interest. He was warned by J. E. Hedges who was employed on the construction of the locks, tint he too has a ripe memory for their effect and influence nn the cify's growth and welfare. This discussion Is awaited with considerable Interest. COAL PRODUCTION IN WASHINGTON. D. C, Sept 28. (Special.) The coal mining industry of Oregon, according to the United States Geological Survey, Is suffer ing from the great Increase In tee production of petroleum In California and Us use as fuel, for domestic needs es well as for railroads and for manufacturing. The production of coal in Oregon decreased from 87.276 short tons in 1909 to 63,21 tons in 1910, a loss of 24,035 tons, or 27.54 per cent The value decreased $10,966, or 4.C6 per cent, from $233. OSi in 1909 to $224,119 in 1910. Only two mines, tie Newport and th Beaver Hill, boA In Coos county, ship coal In large juantity, the shii nents being mailt almost entirely by .-ca to San Francisco. Suea For Balance on Note. A. S. Dresser has filed suit against G. P. H. R. White and wife for $3476 alleged to be a balance due on a promissory note of $4f80. The suit was filed by George C. Brownell. WILL PROBED JURY FINDS THAT JOHN THOMAS, AGED RANCHER, IS VICTIM OF 3TR ANGULATION. CENERAL ALARM OUT FOR SUSPECT Charles Swain, Employed On Farm, Misting Day After Tragedy Body Is Brought To Thia City. Coroner Wilson held an Inquest Monday over the body of John Thomas, the wealthy rancher found dead in his home, with his hands and feet tied, near Sycamore Station ou the Estacada carllne, the jury return ing a verdict of homicide. Dr. Carll, who made an examination, said that . the aged recluse had been strangled to death. He had also been struck on the mouth with a blnnt Instrument. The body was brought to the Holman undertaking establishment in this city. Sheriff Mass has sent descriptions of Charles Swain, the man employed by Thomas, who is mysteriously miss ing, to all cities in this and adjoining states. The rancher was killed Satur day night and Swain was seen leaving the bouse Sunday morning. While the coroner was holding the Inquest well dressed woman, who said she lived In Portland, arrived at the Thom as home. She hadn't heard of the trag edy, and had a basket of delicacies for the rancher. The woman said he bad no relatives In this country and she was bis best friend. Coroner Wilson learned that Mr. Thomas was born in Herefordshire, Eng., November 9, 1839, and came to the United States in 1877 He settled first at Ridgefield, Wash., and then went to Portland, where he conducted a hotel two years. He and Hannah Baxter were married in 1875, three children being born to them. All the children are dead. Several years af ter the death of his first wife Mr. Thomas and Anna Poulson were mar ried, She, died two or three years ago. It is the belief of Sheriff Mass that the slayer robbed bis victim of $65 and a gold watch. The ranch upon which Mr. Thomas lived is valued at $25,000. The body was found by William N. Chllcote, who with his brother Earl and William Peterson, were passing the Thomas farm Sunday afternoon, when he decided to run in and see If Thomas had any oats for sale. He went to the back door and on receiv ing no answer opened the door lead ing into the dining room where he found the body. Chilcote immediately called the other two members of his party and they called Grant Sager, a farmer liv ing about 100 yards west of the Thom as place. Sager at once notified Cor oner Wilson and Sheriff Mass. The last time Thomas was seen alive was Saturday evening about dusk, when J. E. Donnelson, of Gresh am, stopped at the Thomas place to pay house rent. At this time Thomas was with Swain. Donnelson offered Thomas $20, which was in excess of the rent due. Thomas opened his purse and exposed three twenty and one five dollar pieces, but not suffi cient silver to make the required change. Donnelson left, saying he would pay him the next chance he had. Sheriff Mass learned from an em ployment bureau that Swain had worked for Thomas Just one week on the day the crime was committed. Swain is tall, has a short, sandy mus tache and sallow complexion, and Is addicted to the use of cigarettes. Many cigarette stubs were found ly ing about his room, and on a chair beside his bed was a dime novel, open ed to a page giving an account of a robbery and murder. Nothing to show where Swain came from could be found Id his room. It was learned from a neighbor to whom Swain had several times talked, that he had worked in two prune orchards at Es tacada shortly before coming to the Thomas place. Mr. Akorn, the first owner of the farm where Thomas was killed, was found dead in the old barn which Is Just across the road from the house. Like Thomas, he was murdered for his money, but no one was ever con victed of the crime, although a man was held for a short time. Although Sheriff Mass, of Clacka mas county, and Deputy Sheriffs Ieonard and Bulger, of Multnomah county, have devoted their entiro time since the discovery of tne body of John Thomas, the wealthy rancher, who was found slain in his home near Sycamore Station Sunday 3lght, to tracing the slaver, no information has been obtained regarding his where abouts. Having robbfej bis victim of $65 and his gold watch, it la probable that the murderer is many miles from the scene of the crime. The authorities are making every effort to locate Charles Swain, the man employed by Thomas, who whs with him the night be was slain, and was seen to leave the bouse the next morning. It ts believed that 8waln could clear the mystery. "If the man's real name la Swain ( believe he will be captured," said Sheriff Mass. Tuesday night, "but If that was a fictitious name the man has a chance to escape. However, we shall leave nothing undone that might lead to hit capture. Several persons have told at that thla man made threats against the life of tne aged rancher, and it is possible when he saw the purse filled with money he could not withstand the tempta (Continued on page 4.)