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6. . THE MORMXG OREGOXIAX, THURSDAY, JTTX"E 20, 190T. GUIMS MOTHER WANTS HER SHARE Charges Conspiracy. to Keep Her Oil of Inherit- ' v ance. , : MISS SPECKART'S PLEA Sensational 6nlt Brought In Olympla by Portland Woman, in Which Appointment of Administrator Is Called Into Question. OLYMPIA, "Wash., June 19. (Special.) : Alleging that he has been the victim of a conspiracy by her mother to keep her : share of her father's estate away from ' her. Miss Hattie Prances Speckart, of ; Portland, filed a sensational petition In the Superior Court here this mornjng. Miss Speckart-declares that her mother ! was aided In the conspiracy by LeopoM i p. Schmidt, the millionaire- brewer of 1 this city. 1 The petition, filed through Attorneys C. M. Idleman and B. B. Heckbert, of Port- land, and J. "W. Robinson, of this city, : alleges that the petitioner. Miss Speckart, has been kept out of her rights through the machinations of her mother and i Brewer Bchmldt. although she has been ' of le;ral age for elx years and has conse- cuently been entitled to the property be ' queathed to her by her father for that : length of time. It is. charged that Mrs. : Speckart sold oft practically all her hus . band's estate under the Montana adminis tration laws." , 1 Charges Fraud and Deceit. i It is alleged that she then came to Olympla and, by fraud and deceit, aided by false petitions, secured the appoint ment of Leopold F. Schmidt as adminis trator for the purposes of accomplishing the final distribution . of the Speckart es tate. - The petition alleges that the Thurston County court has no jurisdiction in the case, Miss Speckart being a resident of another state, and it is Mated tbat.Adcsph Speckart neither had property in Thura r ton County nor was a resident of that -county at the time of his death, and the Superior Court accordingly has no Juris , diction over his estate. Conspiracy Is charged In the removal of Miss Speckart's mother from Montana and the Jurisdiction of the courts of that : state, and the removal of the money be- longing to the estate, to Olympla. It is charged that this conspiracy was fur thered by fraudulent affidavits that the greater part of the estate of said Adolph Speckart was within Thurston County, . and that Henrietta Speckart had never acted under her letters of appointment as executrix Issued to her while in Montana, although they knew that as a matter of fact they had acted under such letters. These affidavits are said to have been presented for the sole purpose of bring ing the case within the jurisdiction of the Washington courts, and retaining the , funds of the estate for the alleged unlaw ful use of Henrietta Speckart and Leopold I. Schmidt, and thereby preventing the distribution of the estate under the laws of Montana, which is declared to be In violation of the laws of Montana. Questions Court's Jurisdiction. Miss Speckart asks that, as the Thurs ton County Court has no Jurisdiction in the case, Leopold P. Schmidt's ap pointment as administrator be declared , void, and that all other orders made by the court in the case be annulled. The charges are of such a serious na ture that they will require an answer from Mrs. Speckart and Leopold Schmidt, if they can be proved, they would indi cate that Miss Bpeckart has been grossly wronged. Miss Speckart is now a resident of this city. She declines to discuss the case. saMng that the complaint speaks for it self. j FOSSIL KEEPS GOOD MEX IN School Directors Serve Terms Year After Year, Receiving Praise. FOSSIL. Or..'June 18. CSpecIal.) At the annual school meeting of Fossil district held June 17, James S. Stewart was re elected director for three years and A. B. Lamb wast re-elected clerk for one year. This js Mr. Stewart's third consecutive twin, and Mr. Lamb has been repeatedly re-elected. The other two members of the board, W. "W. Stelver and E. M. Clymer. have each served three or more consecutive terms. State Superintendent Ackerman says Fossil has a better public school than aiy other town of US size in the state and that the town Is possessed Vf a splen did educational spirit. There were 17 Fraduales from the publto school this year (not a single failure) and six grad uates from Wheeler County Hlgh4SchooI. which is located here and conducted in connection with Fossil publto school. ARRANGEMENTS SATISFACTORY Vice-President Fairbanks Tells As toria Committee Plans Are Good. ASTORIA. Or.. June 19. (Special. 1 A message wss received yesterday by Mana ger J. H. Whyte of the Chamber of Com merce from Vice-President Fairbanks. It was dated at Indianapolis and read as follows: "Your letter of June 10 received and the plana of my visit as outlined are entirely satisfactory to me." The letter of which the message Fpeaks informed the Vice-President that he will be met -at Coble with a special train and, after arriving at Astoria, will be the, guest of Senator Fulton until 4 o'clock, when he will address nn- open-air meeting and In the evening will be ban queted at Seaside. START FCKD FOR GYMNASIUM Students of Pacific- Tnlverslty Open Subscriptions for New Building. PACIFIC UKIVERSITT, Forest Grove, Or.. June 1ft. (Special.) A movement has been, started1 by the students to erect a new gymnasium at the University. The sophomore class pledged US, the seniirs followed with a pledge of 160 and the Jun iors $75. Coach Hahn haa submitted plans and specifications for a gymnasium which in every way will meet the needs of the school. It la stated on good au thority that certain business men of Port land are willing to contribute JiOXl. It is estimated that the new structure will cost 120.000. The. specifications call for h swimming tank and dressing rooms, a basketball court and running track. The building is to be of brick. Logger Meets Instant Death. VANCOUVER, Wash., June 13. (Spe cial.) "Another fatal accident occurred vesterday at a logging camp near Tacolt. ta Jila county, IWaltee Purdop. me'e ilr.c I almost instant death when a log on a hillside above him suddenly became loosened and rolled 'down upon him be- t-uuta ma&e any enrorc lcj escpe. The body of the 'unfortunate man was badly crushed. ."Whether or not the dead man has any relatives, in this part of the country has not been ascertained. DALLAS TO HAVE BIG TIME Preparations .Made for Elaborate Observance of Fourth of July. DALLAS, Or'.. June 19. The committees appointed ti secure' attractions for the Fourth of July celebration in" Dallas are meeting with' great Success, and a fine programme Is assured. The annual re union of the Polk County Pieneer Associa tion, will be held on July 3. Hon. Tilmon Ford, of Salem, will deliver the annual address.' Handsome prises will be award ed to the oldest pioneer couple and to the oldest individual pioneer. A feature of the reunion will be the outdoor banquet. The orator on the Fourth will be Judge Henry L. Benson, of Klamath Falls. Two brass bands have been employed for the' celebration, and the committee is negotiating for a third. Cash prizes will be offered for the best floats In the parade and for the most elaborately decorated business houses. Four crack baseball teams of the Valley will contest for championship honors. The day will close with a magnificent display of fireworks. Special trains will be run to Dallas from McMlnnville, Independence.- Airlle and Palls City. Twelve hundred dollars was subscribed by the merchants of Dallas in one day for the celebration. r . WATCHING TEOi GROW REALTY DEALERS NAME IN FLATED VALUATIONS. Northern Pacific Holdings in Sound -City Said to Be Higher Than Individuals Cared Buy For. TACOMA. 'Wash., June 19. Leading Tacoma realty dealers who gave ex pert testimony as to- the value of Northern Pacific property within the city limits of Tacoma at a' meeting of the state railroad commission today stated that it would, cost the Northern Pacific 122,000.000 to acquire again the property -which It now owns In Ta coma. The appraised value of the rail road's property, as furnished by Vf. S. Lysons, right-of-way expert for the state railroad commission, estimated the value of the ground at $15,139,338 The real estate men, however, agreed also that it would cost a railroad com pany much more to buy the property than it wuld an individual purchaser. The railroads are not evincing a dis position to strongly question the cor rectness of the appraisement and any steps they take in that direction show that they consider, that course as in volving walking on eggs. If they main tain that the valuations placed by the commission on their real estate hold ings are too low they will cause the assessor to take notice, and It Is evident that the railroads do not intend to boost the price of their terminal recenty In the hearing. The latter part of the week the commission will go to Spokane to take testimony. HAVE THRILLING EXPERIENCE Life-Savers Nearly Perish of Expos ure Off Newport. NEWPORT. Or., June 19. Yesterday morning three men, Cleve Baker, Charles Walker and Don Boiity, the latter a member of the life-saving station here, sailed for Alsea Bay, 18 miles down the coast. Soon after leaving, a strong north wester began blowing, which -Increased in violence during the day, and drove the little craft- about two miles down South Alsea, and, owing to the strength of the gale, she was unable to beat back to the harbor entrance and was obliged to an chor, remaining there the rest of the day and alt night. . Today and all night a heavy wind pre vailed. This morning the boat was ob served flying distress signals. . About 7 O'clock the schooner Northbound passed close, but paid no attention to the - sig nals. Word was immediately sent to the life-saving "station here, and the crew at once responded. They made a quick run down the coast, picked up the distressed boat two and one-half miles south of Alsea Bar and found the men without provisions or water and' suffering from exposure. Tak ing them on board the surf boat, the life savers started on the return trip to the station, but soon found It impossible to beat or row against the heavy head wind and sea. The steamer Robart, en route from Yaqulna, came along and, on request, took the surf boat in tow and brought her back here this evening. On srrlval here one of the rescued men was thoroughly exhausted and had to be car ried ashore. GERMAN VETERANS IN REUNION Meet at The Dalles and Talk Over Life in Fatherland. THE DALLES, Or., 19. (Special.) A re union was held here Sunday by the veter ans ft the last three German wars. '64. ' and "70. The local society had as guests about 30 veterans from Portland and several from neighboring committees. The Portland visitors, who arrived about noon, were met at the train by the home veterans and escorted to the Commercial Club where they were formaUy welcomed, and afterward given a dinner at the Al bert Hotel. Later in the afternoon an informal reception was held at the resi dence of C. L. Schmidt, where a lunch was served on the lawn. Music was fur nished by The Dalles band during the re ception. The visiting veterans were: O Mangold, G. Siebels, C. Schwersmann, C. Pick. C. Borges, P. Wagner. E. Oluetsch. A. Ohehoff, P. Senftenberg, C Robins'kyy A. Gluetsch, B. Adams. F. Klaslng, J. Becker, P. Linunoth, O. Bonn. Charles' Schmidt Frits Lemke, Charles Stubllng, O. Henrlck, P. Larvs, C. Wei gel. Joseph NIetschke, Frank Ellana, Peter Batter, William - Groebler, Peter Risen, Thco. Prlnx, John HInes. . SPRING COCRT TERM OPENS - - Vancouver Jury Drops From SO to 2 4 to Hear Criminal Cases. VANCOUVER. Wash., June 13. Spe cial.) The Bprlng Jury term of the Supe rior Court of Clark County began this morning before Judge W. W. McCredie. Twenty-four of the 30 Jurors who were summoned appeared; Four o these were exciieed because they" were unable to serve, leaving 20 jurors to handlethe work. The first case to come up was the Stats vs. Joseph Cheney, an action to convict Cheney for carrying concealed weapons. James P. Stapleton, prosecut ing attorney for the county, has charge ot the case, while the defense was repre sented by B. M. Green. Several other criminal cases are on the docket for this term. Also there are a great many civil cases to be heard. After' completion of this term ft TOurt, 'Judge- lcCredie wljl have a Jury term at Kalama, In Cowlltx ij - ount judge -jhubphy; d1es suddenly Clerk of State Supreme Court Drops Dead- on. Court-. ... .house Steps. END OF LONG, USEFUL LIFE Resident of Oregon Since 1860, He Held Important Offices, Which He Filled With Marked Ability-' and Faithfulness.. SALEM. Or., June 19. (Special.) Judge J. J. Murphy, clerk of the Supreme Court, dropped dead with heart disease shortly before 9 o'clock this evening. He had been well and strong for the past two years, having apparently recovered entirely from a stroke of paralysis he suffered three years ago. Today he worked in his office as usual and enjoyed the early part of the evening with the family of E. A. Bennett, with whom he and .Mrs. Murphy have been boarding. About half past eight he came down town and after mail ing a letter at the postofFicV he started for the Illihee Club rooms. Bvldently he suffered an attack:, of dizzi ness for he wandered across the' street to the courthouse square and fell dead near the east steps. His body was found by Sheriff Culver at 9 o'clock and taken to the undertaking parlors.- Dr. J. ' W. Reynolds, who has been the family physi cian for many- years, was summoned and he broke the ead news to Mrs. Murphy. Widely-Known Citizen. Judge Murphy was widely known in Oregon and held in high esteem by all. He had made a most efficient clerk of the Supreme Court and in that capacity had served 'With satisfaction to the court and the many attorneys and litigants who have business in that department. In speaking of Judge Murphy tonight. Chief Justice Bean said that the Supreme CoTirt placed the utmost reliance upon him and that he has always been faithful In per formance of his duties. ' Judge . Murphy always mads a practice of writing the decrees himself, rather than turning the work over to others and not half a" dozen times in the 16 years of his service has it been necessary to recall and correct a mandate Issued by him. Judge Murphy was a promlent factor In Republican politics and was a member of every county convention for many years and frequently a delegate to- the State convention. His fairngss, his tact for smoothing over party differences and hiB unbroken good humor mads him a de sirable member of party counsels. Came to America in Childhood. ' John J. Murphy was born In Ireland 75 years ago this month and cams to the United States with his parents when a small child. He cam to Cali fornia in 1858 and to Oregon in 18BU. He lived for a number of years at Champoeg:, where he engaged in busi ness. He served In the Legislature, and was twice elected Sheriff. Later he served as United States Postal In spector, and having been admitted to the bar, he practiced his profession for a number of years in Salem. He was appointed Clerk of the Su preme Court in 1891. He was a mem ber of the -Masonic fraternity, having been a charter member of Champoeg blue lodge. In. which he retained his affiliation to the day of his death. He was a 82d degree Mason and a member of 'the Mystic Shrine. He was also a charter member otf Chemeketa Lodge, I. O. O. F. In 1875 he married Mrs. Stephen Church, who survives him- He leayes one. son, Chester Q. Murphy, of Portland. Leaves Relatives In Portland. Mrs. A. J. Giesy and Mrs. L. G. Clarke, of Portland, are stepdaughters and Misses Ruth and Genevieve Church, of Portland, grand-stepdaughters. Funeral arrangements have not been made. The death of Judge Mur phy will make necessarythe appolnt ment'of another Clerk of the Supreme Court . by the Supreme Judges. WILL TRY M ROUTE AMPHIBIOUS CRAFT ON WAX TO PORTLAND. North Yakima Party Coming Down Columbia River in 18-Foot Launch and Will Try Ocean Trip North. NORTH YAKIMA, Wash.. June 19. (Special.) Three residents of North Yakima are about to set sail down the Columbia River to' Portland in an 18-foot launch, built In this city. The enterprising voyagers are Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Compton and W. H. F. SIckenda. The expedition involve a trip over land to the river, a distance ot 60 miles from here,'and it is intended to launch the boat at Pasco and proceed to Port land. From that city an attempt will be made to cover the' ocean trip to Gray's Harbor and from the harbor tho boat Will be shipped by rail to Olympla, where the travelers will set sail for Tacoma and Seattle.' The launch, was built by Dr. Comp ton In his rooms in the Clogs building. It. Is equipped with a six-horsepower gasoline engine and is named the North Yakima. - The party expects ta.sall from Pasco on'Friday or Saturday next. MAKE RAID ON DRUGSTORE Liquor Seized by Officials In Prohi bition Town,Near Yakima.. NORTH YAKIMA, "Wash.. June 19. (Special.) The Bair drug- store in the prohibition town of Sunnyelde, near here, was raided by Sheriff Edwards today and the-stock of liquors seized included seven- barrels of beer. 30 crates of bottled whisky and gallons of wine. Proprie tors Bair and Godfrey will be vigorously prosecuted by county officials under the statute providing a Bne not exceeding $1000 and imprisonment sot exceeding six months. ' TEN TAKE COLLEGE - COURSE Commencement Exercises at New berg Is Completed. NEWBERft June 19. The fifteenth an nual Commencement day exercises of Pa cific College were held today, when de grees were conferred on eight young men and two young women. Clement J.' Nis wonger and Nellie M. Paulsen took the classical course, and, the following cr science students: Clarence M. Brown, Ruth M. Wiley. Paul V. Maris. Ralph W. Rees. Huber Hawortb, Walter L. Spauld ing," Perry Macey, Ceoll J. Hosklns. The oration was by Paul V. Maris, who represented the college In the state orato rical contest last year, and was a plea for the settlement of international diffi culties without resort to arms. The class address was made by Rev. J. W. A. Stewart of the Rochester Theologi cal Seminary. The annual baseball game was played yesterday afternoon, between a team of the alumni and the college team, and was won by the latter. The junior Florence Brown Rows prize of S3 was awarded to Miss Alice Hayes. Deserter Mistakes Army Regulations SEATTLE,' Wash., June 19. (Special.) Redmond A. Willis, a deserter from the United States Coast Artillery, who es caped from the service at Fort Hamilton, received a telegram today that his sister had died In . New York. Being penni less, he" promptly surrendered to offi cers here, expecting he would be sent East for trial, and that kind-hearted army officers would permit him to -attend his sister's funeral. Ins'tead, "he is to be tried for desertion here and if convicted will be sentenced to imprison ment without seeing his sister's body. British Cruiser Crosses Pacific. VIGTORIA. B. C, June 19. The British cruiser Monmouth, with a speed of 23 knots, and carrying 643 men, arrived at Esquimau today, 14. days from Yokohama, having been detached from . the China squadron and sent to Victoria, to carry Prince Flshimi back to Japan. The Mon mouth will sail on Tuesday next. BODY NOT YET IDENTIFIED i : CORPSE FOUND IN COLUMBIA ' WITHOUT CLOTHING. Supposed to Be That of One of Sur veyors Lost Near Blalock Ten Days Ago. THD DALLES, Or., June 19. (Special.) The body of a young man, thought to be one of the surveyors drowned near Bla lock ten days; ago, was picked up In the Columbia here today near the O. R. & N. Company's coal bunkers. A shirt, belt, to which a watch was attached, and shoes constituted the only- clothing left on the body, which was - that of a man five feet ten Inches in height, light compiexloned. dark brown -hair and about 30 yeafs of age. - PRESIDENT TO HUNT UP NORTH Is to Visit British Colombia When Term of Office Expires. ' -VICTORIA. B. C, June 19. (Special.) Shortly after his present -term of office - expires. .Theodore Roosevelt. President . of the United States, will leave for- British Columbia on a bunt ing trip. Such is the information con tained in a letter from Warburton Pike, author of "The Great Lone Land," and a renowned hunter of big guae, to a friend in this city. Mr. Pike was in Washington recently and was a guest of Mr. Roosevelt at dinner. During a conversation the President disclosed a wide knowledge of this province and its resources, but his peculiar Interest was In the reports he had Vieard and read of the big game to be found In the forests. It Is the grizzly bears of the Cariboo district that he - is ' particularly in terested In. He has -.learned of their existence in plenty and of their readi ness to give battle to anyone who challenges them. A whole kingdom of grizzlies Is what Mr. Roosevelt regards as a worldly paradise, and as soon as he is relieved of the duties qf his office, which does not -permit him to go out side of the United States, he will pre pare for the Invasion. CRABTREE FARMER ENDS LIFE Despondent on Account or Ill-Health Albert Rtmm Kills Himself. ALBANY; Or., June 19 (Special.) Us ing a mirror to get a good aim; Albert Ramm, of Crabtree. shot himself in the head with a S8-callber revolver this morn ing. He was a farmer, 51 years old, and leaves a wife and daughter. Ill-health brought on despondency. Ramm came to Albany yesterday and bought a dozen cartridges. He went home, slept well all night, arose this morning and built a fire and then went to a shed and killed him self. When he did not come to breakfast his wife went to look for him and found his body. TREASURE SHIP FROM NOME Steamship Victoria Brings own $! 000,000 in Gold. SEATTLE, Wash., June 19. The steam ship Victoria arrived from Nome .today. She is the first boat to return. A treas ure shipment of 1,000,000 was brought, down. Only 27 passengers came out. Much ice was met In the Behrlng Sea. Conditions in Nome were reported good. There Is a scarcity of Orientals for the Alaskan canneries. Meeting of W. C. T. U. ABERDEEN. Wash., -June 19. (Spe cial.) The loth, annual county conven tion of the W. C. T. U. convened In the Presbyterian Church this afternoon for a two days session, the president, Mrs. Blair, presiding. The -attendance was good, every union in the country being represented. ' - Mrs. Mary Wade, of Seattle, state treasurer, wd present- An Interesting: programme has been arranged for Thursday, including two medal con tests and a special meeting for chil dren. Marked Fish Find Way to Ocean. . ASTOP.IA; Or., June 19. Special.) Yesterday afternoon one of the marked salmon that were turned out from the Clackamas River hatchery In 1904 was de livered at the Tallant-Grant Packing Company's cannery. It was a chlnook end weighed 23 pounds. Two more of the marked fish were caught on Monday and reported, but their weight Is not known. Brook Trout Planted in Molalla. ORHQON CITY. Or., June 19. (Special.) Through the efforts of Oregon City and Molalla sportsmen, the United States Bu reau of Fisheries has planted 1600 Eastern brook trout In the waters of the Molalla River and tributaries. Supeolntendent Henry CMalley. of th bureau, will re turn tomorrow from a trip of inspection at the Baker Lake, Wash., hatchery. Schooner Wm. Renton Passes Out. ASTORIA, Or., June 19. (Special.) The schooner William Renton cleared at ths Custom-House today for San Fran cisco with a cargo of tai.OOO feet of lum ber, loaded at Goble. Wireless Messages Come 2000 Miles. ASTORIA, Or., " June 19. (Special.) Several wireless messages from the steamship President as a for Seattle were received at the North Head-station today. The messages were sent a distance of eja-bout SOOO milfin. $2 A Bursting-Water Main Floods the Furniture Store The daily press has told you of the flood of our casement and damage to Parlor Goods, Hickory Goods and Eefrigerators, etc There will be a loss ot $2000 or more, but some of the goods are only slightly damaged. We shall place on sale the damaged Refrigerators and Hickory Goods today at a discount of from SO to 40 per cent. See our Window Display. BssS-"SassssssMB-"""ssBsBeBB 3--i tVfWTM T mm mm Vtir 'n -I- IF HI I ill li "Old Hickory" Goods 40 Per Gent Off Don't fail to examine these goods. Of course there is damage here, but still they are bargains. See our window display. $11.00 SETTEES $6.50 NOW There are also Rockers, Barrel Seats, Plain Chairs and Other Hickory Goods in the lot. Corner First and SAVE CITY'S Seattle Bankers Act on Appeal From Treasurer. TAKE CARE OF WATER LOAN Issue or $2,350,000 Easily Handled, as Financial Institutions Have Twice That Amount of City Funds on Deposit. SEATTLE. Wash.. June 19. (Special.) Seattle banks will- buy the 2,2SO,0W of bonds to be issued by this city for the extension of the Cedar River water supply. Headed by the Scandlnavfan American -Bank and Dexter Horton & Co.. which will take JoOO.000 apiece, the banks have subscribed for practically the en tire amount. The remainder not yet taken will be sold when the bankers who left for Spokane today to attend the state bankers' convention, return to the city. The entire sale has been engineered on the appeal of the City Treasurer for sup port of the city's name and a local guarantee that the securities are a good investment. The bankers have found tt convenient to buy the bonds, for the city will have a deposit of more than $4,500,000 m local banks by the end of this month. None of this money Is available for the city's use in buying the wafer bonds, but the bankers will be able to handle It a year or so before It is put to various pur poses. LEWIS IV. HILL IXCOGNITO Said to Have Come to Seattle Unan nounced, and Presence Denied. SEATTLE, Wash., June IS. (Special.) A curious interesting story is circulating in high railroad circles to the effect that Louis W. Hill, president of the Great Northern Hall road, came to SeaUle yes terday Incognito. A close friend claims he recognized and spoke to blm on the train bound to Seattle. Another man, whose fortune Is counted In seven figures, claims he was Informed by Mr. Hill's host that be is in the city. Both men are positive In their statements that Louis Hill is here yet at the residence of a transportation magnate who is credited with entertaining Mr. Hill. It is de nied that he has left St. Paul. -. " According to the story of Mr. Hill presenoe in the West, he came out as an escort for a friend of MB. H ill's, who has been ill for several weeks in the East and Intended to go back Immedi ately. KLAMATH TRAIN MfeETS MISHAP Number of Portland People Injured in Wreck None Seriously. REDDING. Cal., June 19. A train 'on the Klamath Lake Railroad, when enter ing the station at Thrall this afternoon, ran on the Southern Pacific track, tore up the track for 00 yards, smashed a passenger coach and blocked traSic on the Southern Pacific for ten hours. Four persons were slightly Injured. Those hurt are Charles E. Wallace, Grant's Pass, Or.; Miss A. C- Turner, Portland. -Or.; Walter NIerion. Portland, Or., and R. N. Harmon. Portland, Or. The accident was due to the. Inability of the engineer to reverse his engine. ROSEBURG TEACHERS . XAMED Ij. Xj. Raker Appointed City Superin tendent, With Corps Of Assistants. ROSEBTJRG, Or., June 19. (Special.) The Roseburg School Board has selected a corps of teachers for next yea as fol lows: Professor L. L. Baker, city superin tendent; Miss Gertrude Clarke, principal of high school, and Miss Anna B. Clark, principal of the Lane street ward school. IThe other teachers are: Miss Edna Schrader, Miss Northcroft and Mrs. KUa Fisher, for the high, school, and Hisses i -J A iV 1 E mage to Alaska Refrigerators The "Old Reliable,'" the Refrigerator with a Reputation. A standard article by which all other makes are measured. Sold at 35 Discount This Week You will perhaps need a Refrigerator this Summer, and here is an opportunity to make a great saving in its cost,. if you do not mind a little damage to its appearance by water. ' For all practical purposes it is as good as new. $14.00 ALASKA REFRIGERATORS FOR $8.75 $20.00 ALASKA REFRIGERATORS FOR........ 314.00 ' 37.50 ALASKA REFRIGERATORS FOE, $22.50 And so on through the entire line. CA $8.50 CHAIRS NOW Yamhill Corner Second and Yamhill Evardo Erickson. -James Cook. Mary Alt ken, Elberta Tipton. Emma Green, Kath rine Dunham, Ellrabeth Parrott, Eddie Stewart, Florence Aiken, Ethel Shupe, Rachel Xang, Mrs. Bradford and Ray Henderson. FIOXEEK SCHOOL GRADUATION Commencement Exercises at St. Mary's Academy at Tne Dalles. THE DALLES, Or:, June ll (Special.) The graduating exercises of St. Mary's Academy took place at that institution this morning, the sole graduate being Miss Ceclle Hendripks, of Klngsley. The audi torium was decorated with lilies and palms and a musical programme preceded the address of Bishop C. J. O'Reilly, who conferred the- graduating honors upon Miss Hendricks. Bishop O'Reilly spoke on the wonders that Christian education was accomplish ing in the present day and paid a high tribute to the work of St. Mary's Acad emy, which is the pioneer school of its order in Eastern Oregon. ' having been established In 1S4. t INCREASING LUMBER OUTPUT Four New Mills About Ready to Start Up at Raymond. RAYMOND, Wash., June 19- (Spe cial.) Four more large new sawmills will soon begin operation in this city. Inside of 30 days the mills of Creech Brothers, Clerin-Hamilton and State Lumber Cpmpany will be completed, and at the Dickie Mill new machinery Is being installed. Wth these new mills in operation the dally output will be increased 360,000 feet, and will augment the monthly payroll of the city, as well as increajre the population. The Raymond Shingle Mill, which has been undergoing- -tenaive repairs, will be ready to re sume operations within a short time. LAWYER CHOSEN A DIRECTOR School Election at La Grande Brings Out Heavy Vote. LA GRANDE, Or., June 19. (Special.) At the annual school election held Mon day to elect a director for the term of five years. Attorney J. W. Knowles was elected by a vote of 179 to 92 over W. L. Brenholts, assistant cashier of the La Grande National Bank. A great real of interest was manifested in . the election and a total vote of 276 was cast, this be ing the largest vote ever polled at a school election in this city. Tacomans Visit Gray's Harbor. HOQUIAM, Wash., June . 19. (Spe cial.) A meeting of the Hoqulam Com mercial Club has been called for the purpose of entertaining Tacoma' buel- I Gregonian $25 yr.- THIS $25 FOR ONLY $16.65-A GREAT OFFER Jut subscribe tor The oregni", one yer, pajr li cents a month, and well give you this splendid "S Talking Machine and Six recorO. worth in all !li.0. or fine Sis Violin. comDlete with bow. ease. strings, etc., either one, for only 116.65, payable l-6 on delivery, and balance cents a week. This special price cannot B obtained in any other way. It's the greatest value in the Talking- Ma chine or Vlolla lis ever mads 09 the Pacific CoasC Investigate today. Call, phone or write, either. EILERS PIANO HOUSE THE OREGONIAN 53 Washington, Corner Park. (Fiona Ex. 23.) 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