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THE MORNING OREGONIAN, TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 1906. E ALLEGED FRAUDS Grand Jury Chosen to Make Inquiry Concerning Vote at Sellwood. ONE WITNESS EXAMINED Ballots Which Were Sworn In and the Motives Which Induced Citizens to Do So Will Bo Questioned. GRAND JURY TO INVESTIGATE XLKCTION FRAIDS. W. M. Cake. Sr., foreman, physician, 414 Eleventh street. Olaf Akeyson, freight agent, 614 Marlon avenue. J. M. Cheever, nlghtwatchman. Fir land. William Barnes, retired, 233 Chap man atreet. John Corkleh. capitalist, 500 Morri son street. George S. Allen, capitalist, 735 Wasco street. John Frldeaux, capitalist, 507 Flan ders street. A. H. McCurtaln, assistant librar ian. Multnomah Library Association, bailiff. Just what will be the ultimate outcome of the Investigation of the alleged ele tlon frauds in Sollwood precinct, now in progress before the Multnomah County Orand Jury, cannot be predicted at the present time but the indications are that a large number of very prominent citizens of this city and county will be arrested and held to a strict accounting after all evidence is in and a general summing up had. The grand jury, composed of seven tax payers of this county, was drawn at 10 o'clock yesterday morning before Presid ing Judse Scars. Dr. W. M. Cake, Sr.. was appointed foreman and organization was effected by the election of George S. Allen, clerk. Only one witnesa of im portance was called befoce the jury dur ing the opening session, yesterday after noon. Harry Young, of Fulton, a laborer at "The Oaks." deorge H. Thomas and Secretary J. T. Milner, of the Demo cratic Central Committee, who have been engaged in gathering evidence, were also called, and, after drawing up and send ing out several subpenas, adjournment was taken until 9 o'clock this morning when the examination of witnesses will begin In earnest. Harry Young's Testimony. So far as could be learned the only damaging evidence secured from Harry Young, the star witness of yesterday, was that, while he was a resident of Fulton and was registered in that precinct, he was persuaded by J. W. Reed, in charge of the crew of workmen employed at the Oaks, that It would be all right for him to swear in his vote at Sellwood ami he was provided with hotel accommodations for the night preceding the election by Mr. Reed whose only instructions were to vote for the local option amendment. His certificate was signed by six free holders but he did not remember any of their names. Will Call Many Witnesses. So far as the examination has proceed ed no evidence has been produced to show that the shrievalty contest had anything to do with the alleged frauds committed in Sellwood precinct but it is expected, by the officers who are conducting the investigation, that some startling facts will be brought to light and many prominent citizens and politicians will be involved. At present the attention of the grand jury will be directed to the election in Sellwood precinct, where the most flagrant frauds are alleged to have been perpetrated, and. since there will be nearly a hundred witnesses to be ex amined rrom that precinct. It will re quire more than a week to finish the work In this ward before attention Is turned to other precincts where charges or rraud nave Deen laid. Probable. Course of Proceedings. It Is not probable that any effort will be made to fix the blame for the alleged irauas at tne door of the Judges of elec tion, although it is intimated that they snouio nave Known wnetner or not a per son was qualified to vote in that precinct, but it is more than probable that a greater or less degree of blame will be attached to the several freeholders, who made affidavit to the qualifications of the transient voters and to those who were directly and Indirectly responsible for importing them Into the precinct. Voters Are Snbpenaed. It is charged that more than a hundred illegal votes were cast in Sellwood pre cinct and the voters themselves form the majority of those who have been sum moned to appear and give testimony be fore the grand jury. It cannot be said whether or not immunity from prosecu tion has been promised these witnesses but their testimony will doubtless be used, it Is stated, to implicate the prin cipals who, if sufficient evidence is pro cured, will be subject to indictment for subornation of perjury. It is also in timated, as the character of the evidence furnished by Young would indicate, that those who were most directly interested in the welfare of The Oaks. will figure prominently in the Investigations, since the question of "wet" or "dry" was one of the principal issues in Sellwood pre cinct and it was very important to the management of The Oaks that prohibi tion should be defeated there. How It Affects the Sheriff. Until the official canvass of the votes in Sellwood precinct is made, and the out come of the investigation will doubtless determine whether or not a recount will be necessary. It will not be known what effect this Investigation will have upon the shrievalty controversy as It is not known how the alleged Illegal voters voted upori that office. Whether or not the vote of the entire precinct or Just those which will have been adjudged illegally cast will be thrown out b an other question which will come up for the court to determine. Sheriff-elect Stevens received a majority of 17 votes in Sellwood precinct and if the entire vote were to be cast out It would leave Sheriff Word with a few votes In the majority, but. if only the adjudged Illegal votes are rejected the result may be an Increase in the majority of five now en Joyed by Mr. Stevens. Jury Easily Secured. Comparatively little time was consumed in drawing the jury as only one man. J. B. Kellogg, was excused. Mr. Kellogg was excused from serving on account of his having sat upon the grandv Jury last year and the larw entitles one to be ex cused from grand Jury duty If he has served In that capacity within the fiscal year. One peculiar coincidence. In con- I nection with the drawing of the Jury is If NTO that Olaf Akeyson, who was selected and accepted as a member of that body was among those who were sworn in to vote In Sellwood precinct. Dr. W. M. Cake, Sr., is the father of ex-County Judge W. M. Cake, and also of H. M. Cake, can didate for United States Senator on the Republican primary ticket. John Corklsh, George S. Allen and John Prldeaux, are all capitalists, and William Barnes, a re tired merchant, is the father of County Commissioner F. C. Barnes. J. M. Cheever is a nlghtwatchman at Firland. Judge Sears' Charge. The greatest amount of time was taken up by the delivery of Judge Sear's charge to the jury. In referring to the election frauds Judge Sears said that he had determined that the grand jury should throw their "Aegis around the ballot box" informing them that, if they could not prevent they laws. "If the biennial commitia of the from the degrading practices which have been charged In at least one precinct of this district, perhaps more, then, indeed, Is representative government a farce, as it has long been obnoxious to criticism," said the Court. Continuing in this strain Judge Sears said that even the ermine of the bench should, if necessary, be re moved In order that their gaze might be unimpaired and that no influence should be allowed to deter them from a thorough and efficient discharge of their duty. 'The most proficient surgery Is not in consistent with celerity of action. KILLED BY II LIVE WIRE TEN THOUSAND VOLTS BURNS MAN BEYOND RECOGNITION. Juck Liockwood. Lineman, While Working Among a Tangle of Wires, Meets His Death. By inadvertently touching the top of his head to a wire carrying 10,000 volts of electricity. Jack Lockwood, a lineman. employed by the Portland General Elec tric Company, was burned beyond recog nition, late yesterday afternoon. The ac cident occurred on top of a high telephone and electric light pole at Union avenue and East Ash streets. At 4:15 o'clock Lockwood ran nimbly up the pole, the picture of health and strength. Five min utes later ne was lowered by rope, charred and lifeless mass. Lockwood was a roommate of young Hicks, the lineman who was killed in a similar way about two weeks ago. It is a peculiar coincidence that both Bhould meet death in the same manner and with in so short a time. Like Hicks, yester day's victim is unmarried, about 25 years of age, and has no relatives living in Ore gon or on the Coast, so far as is known. Lockwood climbed the pole to add an other wire to the network already laid. .Patrolman Amundson, who saw him as cend the pole, said he proceeded with great caution and seemed to realize the need of care in working among live wires. He knew of the presence of the 10,000 volt age wire at the top of the network. Shortly after Lockwood went up the pole, Bert Mitchell, foreman of the gang oi linemen working in that vicinity, heard a sizzling sound and looked up to see a ghastly spectacle. Lockwood was lying asinae a live wire, seemingly dead. Without a moment's hesitation or delay. Mitchell called to several of his men to follow and scrambled up the pole. They quicKiy saw mat LoeKwood was dead. ueatn had undoubtedly been instanta neous. A rope was fastened about the lifeless form and the body lowered to the ground. Coroner Finley was then sum. moned and the body removed to the morgue. No funeral services will be ar ranged until an effort is made to And rel atives or tne victim. Lockwood had been working for the electric company for about a year, and was regarded as a careful and conscien tious workman. NAVIGATED THE UMPQUA Pioneer Steamboatman on River Visits Portland. That Charles Kelly, a pioneer steamboatman of the Umpqua River, who operated a steamboat on that stream from Gardiner to Koseburg 3b years ago, a feat never before attempted or since dupll- ihlcu, was in Portland yesterday. xi5 tens many Interesting epi sodes of his early steamboat ex periences In Southern Oregon. The craft operated by Mr. Kelly and his as sociates was a sternwheeler of 13 feet , , . . i anu auuui. 04 xeet in ienrtn. Kne til , "'L"'"e in?hes water. During ..... jw... . . j u v me uiupquu tne Doat often ran on rocks and was frequently delayed while repairs could be effected on the long Journey. The trip between the two points occupied about two weeks. Mr. Kelly believes the Umpqua could be made comparatively easy of naviga tion with some aid from the Government He has been told by Pilot Hahn that of the J22.000 appropriated years ago for the improvement of the Umpqua so that eieaiuers couia navigate the stream, large part remains unspent and could still be used for its original purpose. He a ics mat fcz.wu was appropriated by Congress and that 114.000 was disbursed leaving S000 in Washington that is stil available. Mr. Kelly is interested in see lng the money secured and spent in rt moving obstacles to navigation from the OFFER HAWTHORNE PARK Heirs Asked to Submit Terms to City I ior a, Larger Area. I At - , . . . 1 At a meeting last night of a. sneioi SJSLJS. L',h . . J Ila anerty, with representatives of the Hawthorne "tat.a" otr" was,m.ade. to the city irrtJr tmZ 'Q PreS6nt Park Both commissioners were aereeri thnt the area of the park as now erhii.h,H I was insufficient to meet immediate and . , 1 ,,e "8een ti'en tnat 8lx of the prospective requirements of the city in dental collee graduates were denied that respect, and suggested that the de&rees: ln other words, their mark Hawthorne estate submit an amended ing3 twhf? avle dll n proposition, including more territory gregate 75. And this is what first The matter tiir.n -j' . aroused the suspicion and the wrath ment by the Hawthorne heirs, who prom- lsed to give the Commissioners an an- swer within a few days. In case a price it nrrwri nnon an nntinn -.in k and the question of purchase submitted to tne voters of the municipality at the election a year hence. nfl IX WnA I UU li IliUll, I I Summer heat is injurious unless you are I in good condition. Now is the time to prepare yourself by trying Wild Pigeon Springs Mineral Water. It comes in gal lon jugs ror ii. why not visit the Springs? No cost to you except that of transportation. Inquire 248 Ash Street, phone, Main 2632. THE DALLES WILL CELEBRATE. The Dalles, Oregon, will hold a monster ruunn oi juiy ceieoration this year. As an Inducement for this and other cele brations that day the O. R. & N Co will sell one and one-third fare tickets uiy , o, mm i. un nnai limit July 6, Hood s fearsaparilla purifies the blood uu weiiBiueua tne wnoie system. DEAN MILLER CHARGES GRAFT He, Accuses Dr. L Bundy of State Board of Dental Examiners. SAYS ATTEMPTED HOLD-UP Declares That the Accused Marked Dentists Too Low to Pass Exam ination' Who Did Not Come Vp With Cash Contribution. "Dr. I Bundy. of Medford. a mem ber of the State Board of Dental Ex aminers, which has Just concluded a semi-annual examination for permits to practice dentistry in the state, is too Ignorant to examine any man in dentistry, and further I have no hesi tation in declaring that I believe him to be also as unprincipled as he is PIONEER HOTEL V. IS. and took the management of the St. Charles W. Knowles. Charles and afterwards the Perkins Hotel. For the last eight years Mr. Knowles, in partnership with Philip Metschan, managed the Imperial Hotel. He left there June 1, Intending to retire .from business altogether and live in his handsome residence at Seaside. Mr. Knowles, who is 71 years old, suffered a paralytic stroke in the latter part of April. He worried greatly over the fact that his wife was in San Francisco during the disaster, and also over some rumored finan cial reverses. Mr. Knowles is widely known, and is probably the oldest hotel man on the Coast. His wife has been at his bedside since her return 'in the early part of May. Mr. Knowles has one daughter, Mrs. Frank "B. Summer vllle, of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, who has been in Portland for the last month. Dr. MacCrum has been attending Mr. Knowles, who has not left his room since he first became 111 late in April. There is no hope for his recovery, and the grief-stricken wife and daughter are constantly at the pattent's bedside. His condition late last night was very low, paralysis already affecting both sides of the body. ignorant, and that he is attempting to use his position on the Board of Examiners to extort money from those who present themselves for licenses to practice." This was the startling statement by Dr. Herbert C. Miller, dean of the local North Pacific Dental College, at Fif teenth and Davis streets to an Ore gonlan reporter. With great decision Dean Miller continued: "Bundy was never graduated from a college of dentistry himself and he only secured license in his profession after- re peated failures to pass the Oregon state examination. That he should now attempt to hold up competent men from securing licenses, men far more competent than he, is disgraceful; more, to my mind, it is notably sig ii . ii i mi 1 1 l. i ins 1 1 1 ii 1 1 uua nificant. This man has other than his , i, ...... e j . i. . 1 ard Df dental practitioners high; he wants to hold up candidates for li censes for cold cash in return for his signature to their licenses." Thirty-Five Are Examined. Monday, June 11, 35 men presented themselves at the North Pacific Dental College Infirmary to take the examina tion wnich the board was offering-. The board appointed by Governor Chamberlain consists of Dr. R. L. Lincoln, president, of La . Grande; Dr. George Larkin, secretary, of Newburg; Dr. L. Bundy,. of Medford; Dr. H. H. vilngr' i aIem, and . A' Vaughn, of Pendleton. Twenty-seven of th0 3o were duly aoereiited gradu- ftes of,the North Paclflo Dental CoN Se" nen 6 returna were made i ii j i ...a i ua j ccuiug t- 1 ui iiicsg were passed. The other eight were graduates of other dental colleges or men who have practiced before in this or other states. Three out of these eight were licensed. The examination of tne weelc consisted of a thorough test of the clinical knowledge of the candidates, each being- required to place a gold flllinir and a irold crown. a. miPiuugii cA.iuniauun in writing , ,!.. . j-.l,. - SV." e made up' his own note on the examination, giving the nsnHu,u ., , ;nS Jz. v.. thought they deserved. 75 belni con" 8ldered ft P831" mark' Six Are Denied Decrees. ?.L"'e dental college, dean. He says: ?VoUjd yu bellev Jt; !e six men d'siuallfied were the six best men in. the whole class from our school I ha?e tilelr rec.ordl' from the time they later, when they graduated, and those i' - incu " 11 11 wt e ucuicu uegreea znaue marks with us all the way from 80 We K,VS hero a course which has been acknowledged by heads of other Hon tn 1 nllru t w stlffest In the ommtrv n,i- , can secure admittance to any dental school in the country. Our marking is stricter than that of most schools and our curriculum is painstakingly inorougn. when a student successful ly completes our course he is com petent to practice dentistry in any state in the union, and I do not hesi tate to say that he can pass the dental examination of any state. A graduate of our school is justified in expecting iu ue ie 10 pass tne uregon examina tion without trouble, for he has al ready been required to' do better and more complete work than the state board demands. And now about the facts concern ing this late examination. I know the markings every man received, and tell you without fear of refutation that Bundy grave but few candidates an average of more than 50 and several he marked as low as 13 and 23. Now why did he do soT He did so, first, because he was so ignorant s to know no better, and. second, because he wanted to hold those boys up before he would crtve them their licenses. Now, when you consider that when one examiner marks a man down to do and an average of 75 is required to pass, you will readily see that the enlightened examiners, the men who know something; of their business, must give the candidates very high marks to enable them to pass. This Is another reflection, right in this fact, on the Medford man's ability and his motives. Men whom he gve from 15 to 50 the other examiners grave from 75 to 100. Such a wholesale slaughter of our graduates in the past was un heard of. True, we have occasionally had a student fall to meet require ments. but that Is fairly attributable to nervousness." Appointed by the Governor. Dr. Bundy was appointed to the board by Governor Chamberlain sev era! years ago. When asked whether Bundy had caused any such trouble before. Dr. Miller replied In the affirm ative. "Last year," said he, "this man started the same game, but he was checkmated before he could carry out his malicious intentions by a means of which I am not privileged to speak now. lARt year, however, I did not really appreciate this man's true make up. I merely thought he was acting with the best of intentions and was sincerely prompted to hold tle stand ard of entrance high. After this late episode now though, I am prepared to mane graver charges against him an MAN IS DYING Charles Wesley Knowles, one of the oldest hotel men on the Coast, wag born in NorthHeld, N. H., and came to the Pacific Coast In 1854. After spending four years in Cali fornia Mr. Knowles came to Port land. Mr. Knowles is a direct des cendant of Charles Wesley, the great Methodist revivalist, and came here with Charles E. Tiltbn, who, to gether with the late W. S. Ladd, are from the same town, Northfield. Shortly after coming to Portland Mr. Knowles opened the Oro.Finoj on Stark between Front and First streets, the first theater in this city. A few years afterwards Mr. Knowles, in partnership with Al Zieber, opened the Clarendon Hotel, which was at First and Glisan streets. In 1SS3 Mr. Knowles left the Clarendon, which for a long time was the foremost hotel in Portland, and went to Astoria, where he be came interested in the cannery bus iness. He stayed there two years, but loyally came back to the hotel business. He returned to Portland as thoroughly prepared to substantiate them." All the members of the board of ex aminers have returned home and they could not be seen personally concern ing Dr. Miller's charges, but this much is learned from an authoritative source: That after Dr. Bundy had left the city Saturday night, the other members of the board whom Dr. Miller had ac quainted with the situation came to the dean and authorized him to dis tribute among- the unsuccessful stu dents of his school four blank licenses which had been signed before Bundy's departure. This throws an interesting sidelight on Bundy's standing among the other examiners. Further, those of the board who were still in the city Sunday morning also told the dean to tell all his students who were un successful to go right ahead and be gin practice of their profession, re gardless of the examination, assuring him at the same time that if they made as good records at the next ex amination they would be g;iven licenses. Is Gathering Evidence; However, the whole matter will un doubtedly not rest here. Dr. Bundy is yet to be heard from, and Dean Miller says he also will have more to say. We are gathering all the evidence ln regard to the examination," said he, "and we shall lay our case before the Governor at an early date, confident that he will take steps to remove this ignorant and unprincipled member, whom he has no doubt unintentionally appointed to the board." CHARGES OF BRUTALITY Police Commission Hears Evidence Against the Two Policemen. O. Isakson and Joseph Kienlan, patrol men upon the North End beat, were given a hearing yesterday before the Po lice Commission of the Executive Board upon charges preferred against them by petty officers of the Chicago and Prince ton, with whom they had trouble at Fifth and Everett streets last Friday at 3:30 A. M. The charges of brutality were supported by the story told by the officers and Fritz Abendorf of Portland, who was ln the party, and by other citi zens. According to the storv of the ntne.. they proceeded to make the rmmH. the North End after spending the even ing at the Elks' Club. They had just left the resort known as the Paris House when they were set upon by the patrol men, who not only ordered them ofr th. streets, but enforced their commands with uiuws. Knocking several of them down and striking Charles Lfessman, a mem ber of the Tavern Quartet, with a re volver and inflicting a severe wound. The officers testified that they were not drunk at the time and had offered no resistance to the nnlfremen n e,,- asked them to arrest them Instead of at tacking them. Prominent members nf the Elks' Lodge were called upon to testify that the men were not intoxicated when they left the club. The two policemen swore that they used no undue force and did not strike the sailors. The wound of Liessman they attributed to a fall to the sidewalk. Their testimony was much weakened by the xxhibitlon of marks of blows on two of the officers. The findings of the commission will be reported to the Executive Board at Its next meeting. . Tonr ImiiM Win TeB Yo that Murln Ey Runtdy Cures Eras. Mtkn wak Eyi Strong. Doin't Smart. SsethM II Commercial Club Supports Chief Campbell. COMMITTEE IS APPOINTED It Will Seek to Secure Additional Protection From Fire for the Warehouse District Along the River Front. Whatever the Commercial Club can do to secure an additional fireboat for the better protection of Portland's water-front will be done. The board of governors of tnat organization took the matter up at their weekly meeting, during the luncheon hour yesterday, ln pursuance of a written request from Chief Campbell, of the fire department, and unanimously voted to use every endeavor to secure favorable action by the city government. The aid of the other commercial orean lzatlons of the city will be enlisted, and strong pressure will be brought to bear on the Mayor and Council to secure the appropriation of at least $100,000 for the new fireboat. To this end a committee consisting of E. M. Brannlck. chairman Lloyd Wentworth, Drake C. O'Reilly and Tom Richardson, was appointed and griven power to act. Mr., Brannlck was chair man of the committee which was appoint ed several years ago by the Chamber of commerce to secure the present fireboat and will be able to give the committee tne benefit of his experience at that time, Chief Campbell's Letter. Chief Campbell's request for the co-op eration of the club was made ln a per sonal letter to F. W. Leadbetter, pres ident of the organization. In the letter t-nier Campbell points out the grave dan ger from fire to which the river front is now exposed, referring to the fact that the total length of the wharves ln the business district Is no less than 4V4 miles. witn two miles more of scattered docks and warehouses. He dwells on the great difficulty of coping witn conflagrations on the Port land water-front, due to the fact that the wharves in this city run parallel with the river, and are not in the form of piers which can be approached from three ulrtea ty a fireboat; and also refers to the add ed danger arising from the fact that many vi tne largest wnarves are covered with two-story structures of an inflammable nature. The river is so narrow, he adds, that n. great fire on either side would imperil the wharves on the other, and cites the case of the O. R. & N. fire, when the flames aid jump across the Willamette. Guard Against Disaster. In conclusion, he refers bv implication to tne san Francisco disaster. Dolntlno- oui mat me addition or a powerful fire boat to tne Portland department would reduce the danger ln case of a break In the water mains, a modern fireboat beino- able to do effectual work anywhere with in 1600 reet of the waterfront. He suggests that a boat with a steel hull be built and equipped with three pumps, Insead of with two, as is the pres ent fireboat. The three pumps would be aDie to throw 9000 gallons of water minute, and the cost of the additional pump would not be great. The Chief esti mates the cost of a steel fireboat at from iW.OUO to 1125,000. E. M. Brannick's Suggestion. Mr. Brannlck. during the dUciinalnn nf tne Lnier s letter, made several additional suggestions, which he later embodied in a letter to President Leadbetter at the latter's request, for the benefit of the committee. In this letter Mr. Rrannlnb calls atentlon to the fact that, while the pumps of the present fireboat. the George H. Williams, are first-class and the ma chinery good, the hull of the vessel Is of wood, and practically worthless, leaky mini tor service. The w I am i also too slow to cover the long waterfront in proper snape. he says, being able to make not more than ten miles an hour. in conclusion, Mr. Brannlck refer tn the fact that the insurance romnanieo doing business on this Coast have lately increased their rates in Portland 25 per cent, making the rates on certain of the waienront aistricts, where they were al ready high, all but prohibitive. FORM HUNDRED-YEAR CLUB Organized at White Temple With Dr. Brougher as President. The Portland Hundred-Year Club was organized ln a popular meeting at the r irst Baptist church last night, with Rev. J. Whitcomb Brougher as president, Rev. B. I House vice-president, Mrs. A. B. Manley second vice-president. Mrs. H. K. Arnold recording secretary. Miss Gertrude Metcalf corresponding secretary, R. M. Wilbur treasurer, James Steel auditor. A large audience filled the White Tem ple to overflowing. Dr. Brougher, Dr. E. L. House and Professor M. M. Flynn were the speakers. The object of the gathering was to crystallize the work of physical culture Doing introduced by Professor Flynn which has been taken hold of by some of the churches of the city. Profes sor Flynn explained briefly the object of the work. . Free tickets were distributed for lectures which will be given tomororw In order that people may gain some practical Idea of the work being undertaken. Mrs. Lou ise Mclntyre, assistant to Professor Flynn, will deliver three lectures today at the First Congregational Church to women only at 10 ln the morning, 2 In the after noon and 8 in the evening. Mr. Flynn will speak to men only at 8 o'clock this evening at the First Baptist Church. The One Hundred-Tear Club will serve as a general body for the lesser auxil iaries which will take the work ln phys ical culture. YOUNG MAN ENDS HIS LIFE Body of O. F. Schwarz Is Found in the River. The body of O. F. Schwarz, 24 years old, who disappeared June 9 from his room at 625 Guilds avenue, was found yesterday in the river at the foot of Nebraska street with a bullet hole directly over his right temple. The matter was immediately reported to the Coroner, who had the body re moved to Flnley's undertaking estab lishment and made a thorough Investi gation of the man's death. There is no doubt in the mind of Coroner Fin Ivy that -the man committed suicide. The skin around the bullet hole was burned by powder, showing that the revolver, was discharged at very close range. Schwartz was very morose a few weeks before leaving home, brooding over his eyesight. About two months ago Schwarz had some trouble with a man and in the quarrel whichtol lowed the man struck Schwarz on the eye. causing a loss of sight. Ever since that time Schwarz complained of pain in his head and the loss of sight WANTS FIREBOAT SALE COMMENCES This lor H. B. LITT'S HIGH-GRADE STOCK OF LADIES' AND MISSES' APPAREL, FANCY EVENING GOWNS, SILK AND LINEN SHIRTWAIST SUITS, OPERA COATS, DEMI-STREET SUITS, LINGERIE WAISTS, PETTI COATSALL GO AT TREMENDOUS REDUCTIONS. SALE OPENS THIS MORNING AT NINE O'CLOCK. Everything must go in quickest possible time. Early comers have advantage of selecting from large and complete assortment. Don't delay, come this morning or this afternoon. The entire stock of high-grade ladies' and misses' apparel, carried by II. B. Litt, Portland's oldest and finest exclusive ladies' estab lishment, must be sold at once, owing to the present quarters having been leased by an outside concern. Entire stock of up-to-date ladies' finery will be offered, commenc ing this morning, at tremendous reductions. The present large stock, acknowledged the finest and most exclusive in the entire Northwest, contains the fashion's latest creations in exclusive patterns and styles. . Exclusive Paris gowns have been our specialty, and each and every garment has been personally selected for style, fit and beauty. It is an unusual opportunity for discriminating dressers to secure the season's smartest offerings at actual wholesale cost and less. FANCY SHIRTWAISTS IN SILK AND LINGERIE The smartest creations shown this season hand-made models of the most exclusive designs now go at sacrifice prices; nothing reserved. WALKING SKIRTS Unquestionably the greatest values in really fine skirts ever offered. All the latest and fanciest styles in Voiles, Panamas, Homespuns, Mixtures, Checks and Stripes, in gray, blue and black. Values as high as $35.00, now go. for $7.50 and up. SHIRTWAIST SUITS tn exclusive designs and latest colors old rose, blue, green, white and other shades, valued up to $38.50, now go as low as $15.00 and up. OPERA COATS Here is a royal chance to secure a beautiful opera coat at less than wholesale cost, and each garment is refined, original and decidedly exclusive. Some in the new Veluro d ' Nord, retailing as high as $100 ; your choice now for $19.75 and up. HERE ARE COATS Three-quarter, tight-fitting coats, silk, fancy mixtures, broadcloths, etc., selling as high as $65.00, go this morn ing at $8.50 and up. DEMI-STREET SUITS The most beautiful ever shown, in Voiles, Panamas, Etamines and Broadcloths, handsomely tailored through out; regularly retailing at $65.00 and up to $150, now offered at $48. 50 and up. FANCY GOWNS Exclusive Paris Creations of Paquin, Redfern, Madam Sarah; also the best American designers, costing as high as $250 will go this morning at $26.50 and up. LINEN SUITS Ilere you will find the largest and most complete assort ment of fine Linen Suits, plain or elaborately trimmed. Remember that all garments are strictly the highest grade, and at these radical reductions afford an extraordinary oppor tunity to purchase garments of highest character and the very latest fashion at the price of those of ordinary manufacture. H 0 LITT 274 WASHINGTON STREET, in one eye. The dead man was under treatment- of Dr. Fenton. For a time the doctor feared Schwarz would lose his eyesight altogether. Schwarz brooded over the affliction and it is thought that he became tem porarily deranged and shot himself. He worked in tho Eastern & Western Luirfber Mills and was a member of the Knights of the Maccabees. He has a brother. William F. Schwarz. living in this city and two sisters in balem. Lumber Company Incorporates. Articles of incorporation for the George wittmar Lumber Company were filed with County Clerk Fields yesterday aft ernoon, ine capita stock of the cor poration is $30,000, Portland fhe place of ousmess and ueorge F. Wittmer. James Shurts and Warren Swart the Incor porators of record. The company will engage in a general timber and lumber business. Mattress-Maker Insolvent. J. G. McNlchols, a- local mattress mak er, whose place of business was at 295 Front street, has filed a voluntary peti tion ln Insolvency with the Clerk of the united States District Court. He owes $3118.09, ail of which Is unsecured, and hag assets amounting to H777.46, of which ne claims z:5 is exempt. ONLY ONE "BEST" Portland People Give Credit Where Credit la Due. People of Portland who suffer with sick kidneys and bad backs want a kidney remedy that can be depended upon. The best is Doa,n s Kidney Pills, medicine for the kidneys only, made from pure roots and herbs, and the only one that is backed by cures ln Portland. Here's Portland testimony: H". R. McCarver, Inspector for the Transcontinental Company, and living at 284 East First street. North Port land, Or., says: "Doan's Kidney Pills did me so much good about three years go that I publicly testified to my ex perience. I had been suffering with kidney complaint and backache and it was very painful and distressing. I think it started from a cold which ettied in my back. I had always been more or less skeptical about proprie tary medicines, but somehow the rec- mmendation of Doan's Kidney Pills Influenced me to begin using them. The results were so satisfactory that. s stated above, I gave the remedy my recommendation. I am pleased to state thai the time that has elapsed since as only served to increase my confi- ence in Doan's Kidney Pills." For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo.. N. Y., sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's and take no other. its Portland's Most Exclusive Ladies' Establishment CORNER OF FOURTH ST. DR. W. NORTON DAVIS fi CO. Established 1889 We treat successfully all private nervous and chronic diseases of men, also blood, stomach. heart, liver, kid ney and throat trouble. Wo cure SYPHILIS (without mercury) to stay cured forever. We remove STRICTURE without operation or pain, in 15 days. WE CURE GONORRHOEA IN AWEEK The doctors of this Institute are all regular graduates, have had many years' experience, have been known In Portland for 15 years have a rmita- tlon to maintain, and will undertake no case unless certain nnra ran h ef fected. All Medicines Free Until Cored. We ffuarantee a cure m everv run we undertake or charsrA no fee Con sultation free. Letters confidential. In structive BOOK FOR MEM mailed fr in plain wrapper. If you cannot call at office, write for Question blank Home treatment suc cessful. All medicines free until cured. Office hours, S to 5 and 7 to 8. Sundays and holidays, 10 toiz. DR. W. NORTON DAVIS 6 CO. Offices ln Van Noy Hotel. 52 y, Third (St., corner fine, fortiana. or. MEN ONLY Varicocele, Stricture, Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Nervous and Private Diseases cured quickly and perma nently. Advice free. DR. PIERCE 51V4 THIRD STREET L4 rmrl 6s i --S3 i i I If I