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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 20, 1909)
SUTTON HAZERS S ARE DISMISSED Seven West Point Cadets to Suffer for Assault on Rolando Sutton. RESULT OF RIGID INQUIRY Taft StornJy Enforces Law in Case of Portland Boy, Brother of Officer Who Was Killed In Annap olis Affray. "WEST POINT. N. Y, Aug. 19. The rumors o( suspension and expulsion heard about the United States Military Academy for the past two months, found official confirmation today In a final order sig-ned by the committee and approved by the President for the dismissal of seven cadets. They were found guilty of hazing Cadet Holando Sutton, of Portland. Or. The cade's are John H. Booker, Jr.. of West Point. Ga.. first class; PJchard -W. Hooker, Kansas City. Mo,, third class; E3rt W. Dunmore, Utlca, N. Y., third class; Chauncey N. Devore, Wheeling. W. Va, third class; Gordon Le Fevre, Richmond. Vs., third class; Albert Crane. Hawarden, Iowa, third class; Jacob S. Fortner, Dothan, Ala., third class. Their dismissal is in accordance with Military Academy regulations provid ing that any cadet guilty of hazing "shall be summarily dismissed from the Military Academy." Sutton Would Xot Name Them. On the morning of June 14 last Cadet Sutton, of the fourth, or plebe class, a brother of Lieutenant Sutton, of the Marine Corps, whose death has been under investigation by a court of in quiry, reported sick and was ordered to the hospital badly bruised and suf fering great pain. He did not report for duty again until 23 days later and his case Immediately became a matter of concern to the upper classmen, when It was seen that the authorities in tended to investigate. Before the board of investigation Sut ton proved a most reticent witness. His testimony has not been given out. but The gossip has been that, though he gave a complete narrative of his ad ventures on the night of June 13. be professed to have been unable to recog nize his assailants. li&st Doubt Is Cleared. One hundred and fifty seven wit nesses a large fraction of the total en rollment of the academy are under stood to have been commanded to tell all they knew and, in ways satisfac tory to Itself, the board learned what cadets were to blame. The findings were then forwarded to Washington, where they were given the closest at tentlen and twice returned to West Point for further elucidation. When the last point of doubt had been cleared, the War Department, with the approval of President Taft, took the de cisive action announced today. No comment on the affair is made by officers here, but It Is understood that they approve heartily of a stiff front In even trivial cases of horse play. Since the last delinquents weae reinstated. It Is believed the cadets thought hazing was to be more lightly treated. The oTder of dismissal, there fore. Is welcomed as wholesome. Beaten for Beating "Ghost." The understanding here Is that Sut ton was "booed" by a sheeted ghost, and that he defended his personal dignity and his duty so effectively that the ghost was glad to take to the woods. A relief party of "hobgoblins" then descended on him with tent pegs and beat him into subjection. Throughout the Investigation Sutton stood loyally by his fellow-cadets, which has won him high popularity. The dismissed upper-classmen have lit tle hope of reinstatement, as the Presi dent is not likely to reverse his deci sion. What Dismissed Cadets Say. The seven dismissed cadets left the reservation tonight after making the fol lowing statement: "On the nl?ht of June 13 a large num ber of cadets had a little celebration. There was no thought of hazing anyone. We encountered a cadet sentry. We did not know it was Sutton, or even that it was a 'plebe.' He ran after some of the men and tackled them. There was a friendly skirmish and the sentry was hurt. "As we understand it, there must be a deliberate or malicious Intent to consti tute hazing. There was no such inten tion on our part. "We were summoned before the court and each was obliged to convict himself by his own testimony. That seems a little hard. Please state, however, that we have the highest respect and admira tion for the commandant of cadets and the court." SHADOW OS 5inS. SCTTOX'S LIFE Brother Mysteriously Murdered arid Slayer Never Was Found. LOS ANGELES. Cal.. Aug. 19. (Spe cial.) The findings of the Sutton court of inquiry are of peculiar Interest in Los Angeles, for the Lieutenant went to school here. Mrs. Sutton's friends here understand her passionate, almost hysterical, conduct of this navy scan dal. This Is the second terrible tragedy of her life. Her brother was murdered while she lived in Los Angeles under circumstances fully as mysterious as the oonditlons surrounding the death of her son. The brother's death was an unmistakable murder, and apparently drove her almost to frenzies of suspi cion and aocusation. Mrs. Sutton's brother was Charles Brandt. He became engaged to a girl In St. Louis and went east to claim his bride. Opposition to the marriage was raised by some members of her fam ily. One night young Brandt went out to mall a letter. Just as he was slipping it into the postboz he was shot in the back and killed. The family made almost as frantlo efforts at that time to uncover the mystery of his death as in the case of Lieutenant Sutton, but no clew was found. One of the daughters has been vlsit Ing in Los Angeles lately to escape the public gaze in Portland. POPE IS SORRY FOR ELIOT Head of Catholic Church May Reply lo American Scholar. CHICAGO. vug. 19. A special from Rome to the Tribune says: The address delivered by Professor Charles Eliot before the Harvard Sum- tnp S.'hnnl hsi hpun t rn n Klntpri bv the , Pope's order, that he might thoroughly comprehend it. The translation was read with great care by his holiness, who expresses profound regret that a man of such authority and culture as Lr. Eliot should spread such theories that, he said, are not in fact the basis of a new religion of the future, but a negation of the faith and principles which are the foundation of Christian ity and modern civilization. The Pope is reported to have said It would be easy to refute and destroy Mr. Eliot's argument. and - highly praised Archbishop 'Ryan, of Philadel phia; Bishop McPhaul. of Trenton, and other American eccleslasta who hasten ed to defend their church and faith. It Is believed that a semi-official re ply to lr. Eliot's address on the lines suggested by the Pope himself will ap pear In the Civitta Cattolica. the most representative Catholic magazine. FARLEY SCOFFS AT DR ELIOT Says His "New Religion" Ridiculous and That Idea Absurd. CHICAGO, Aug. 19. A special from Queenstown to the Record-Herald says: Aroh bishop Farley of New York left Queenstown yesterday on his way home. Cardinal Logue came to Queenstown from Armagh, especially to see Archbishop Farley off. as did sev eral other Irish bishops. His attention was directed to the recent statement of Dr. Eliot, regarding what the coming religion was to consist of. "It's too absurd for anything, said the Archbishop. "There never was a religion of that kind. There is no philosophy that does not contemplate the supernatural. This man thinks that America la going to do in the twentieth century what will never be done a thing too preposterous and he has no more authority to talk upon a matter of that kind than you have. He is a layman, but has got an Idea that he knows everything. I suppose. But no, that's too absurd." is nu'1 NORTHERN PACIFIC MAY USE SOUTH BANK OF SNAKE. Lewiston Learns of Renewed Activ ity in Railroad Circles in Contested Territory. LEWISTON. Idaho. Aug. 19. (Special.) The purchase of the Snake River line from Rlparla to Pasco by the Northern Pacific Is regarded here as indicative of a decision on the part of the Northern Pacific to build an independent line from Lewiston to Rlparla on the south bank of the Snake River. The Rlparia-Pasco line was constructed by the Spokane. Portland & Seattle Road to effect connection with the Joint line to be operated by the Hill Interests be tween Rlparla and Grangevllle, The Joint operation plans have not been realized "and for the past year the Interests have been parleying. The view Is entertained in railroad cir cles that the Spokane, Portland & Seattle connection at Rlparla was satisfactory to the Northern Pacific as long as the Joint operation was prospective, but when a question of constructing an Independ ent line from Lewiston to Rlparla was involved, the Northern Pacific did not care to be dependent upon an only outlet over a strictly Hill road when every in dication points to a sacrifice of the Northern Pacific interests to the advan tage of the Great Northern and North Bank roads. The Riparla-Pasoo lino was entirely worthless to the North Bank without a connection up the river, but would form the connecting link for the Northern Pacific direct line from Mis soula to Portland or Seattle. The construction work on the Missoula cutoff from Missoula to Kooskla has al ready been Inaugurated and the North ern Pacific already owns the right of way on the south bank of the Snake River from Lewiston to Rlparla. A re cent suit of ejectment filed by the North ern Pacific Indicates an Intention of clearing the title to the bridge site across the Snake River at Lewiston and has given rise to the rumors that activity on the south bank may be expected at any time. RECORD TRIP WITH JAPS Steamer Minnesota Ordered to Show Speed Across Pacific. SEATTLE, Aug. 19. Orders have been issued to the officers of the Great North ern Steamship Minnesota, which is bring ing to this country a party of Japanese who will travel all over the United States, that the vessel shall make the trip to Seattle in record time. The party is composed of 39 business men of Toklo, Yokohama. Osaka, Kobe, Kioto and Nagoyo. Some will bring their wives and some their secretaries, so that the party will exceed GO. Day light fireworks will greet the visitors when the steamer enters the harbor on September 2, and the wharf at which they will land will be gay with the inter mingled flags of Japan and the United States. Oregonlan Turkish Baths moved to the Drexel. 2d and YamhilL Shoe Bargains at Rosenthal's sale. ShermanKpay 65:66 'Sixth and Morrison, Opposite Postofflce. Perhaps you do not feel inclined to buy a piano right away, but still have the desire to have a good piano In your home. Rent a Piano Come to our store and we will rent you a reliable new piano and will allow all rent to apply on the purchase price of any new piano in our stock. Buy a Standard Sewing Machines $ 1 .00 a Week Pays for It If You Join the CluK Hats at $2.98 Decisive, final clean-up of styl ish, fetching hats in large assort m e n t. R e g u larly worth to $7.60, choice Fri day 82.98 Another lot, val ues up to 13, Frl-. day T5 Child ren'a Duck Hats sad Women's Sailors, large assortment, choice Friday 19 All Flowers on sale Friday at- HALF PRICE Olds Wot imam sk King Sh A stirTirior TYidflv salfl of erreat 1011)014:31106 on siDlendid quality sheets. They're made of CetS splendid grade cot ton, nicely hemmed, size 72x90, full bleached. Special for Friday, . . .52 Sheets, 81x90, in same quality, at the Special Friday bargain price of .57 Viyella Flannels, the kind that doesn't shrink, fast colors and a full assortment just received. We also have a large stock of imported fleeced madras, a new and popular fabric for Fall shirtwaists. New nr lines of kimono and bath robe flannels, at, the yard, 12S 15, 25 and Udll Doilies 9c Each In the Art Depart ment, doilies T and 9 Inches, specially priced for Friday, at only, each. . Pin Cushions, slightly soiled, Friday at. ..HALF Center - fMeeee stamped on fine white linen, 86 1 n c h sizes, regu larly priced at $1.26 each, s p e clal Friday... 69d 33 Oik Friday Econoun J Sale $1.25 Emb'dery 48c Yard This lot consists of Corset Cover Embroideries, Edges and Inser tions; also 27-inch Flouncings, in Swiss or nainsook materials; regu lar values up to $1.25 the J On yard; Friday's price only tOu 35 c Kerchiefs 15c Come in neat embroidered designs with hemstitched or scalloped edges ; a goodly assortment ; values up to 35c each; your choiw 1 Ca while this lot lasts, Fridaj 35c Hose 19c Pr. This splendid quality of Hosiery comes in plain black or lace ef fects, all sizes. They're fast color, nicely shaped and well made; reg ular values up to 35c pair, 10p selling Friday for, the pair 1 " Silk Gloves at 50c Every one is calling for and wear ing Silk Gloves now. We have them in the wrist or long lengths, and in black, white and colors. Save your time and money by com ing here first to look at (1 11 fl them Priced at 50c toP'UW Regular $1.50 Shirts 98c Ea. Now ye thrifty men come and save on the sort of shirts that you like to wear. No skimpy bodies, no short sleeves nor mismarked sizes, bat all prime regular mer chandise that we sell all the year round at better prices. Our Entire Stock of Men's $1.50 Golf Shirts included. This includes white or colored, pleated or plain bosoms, attached or separate cuffs, and all sorts of materials. We also include all of our regular $1.50 Negligee Shirts in this sale. We have all sizes from 14 to 18, and big men will rejoice because there are plenty CJ r of sizes, 17, 17V and 18. Your choice of assortment for Friday, ea. REMEMBER THA TTHIS IS THE LAS T WEEK OF OUR AUGUST CLEAN UP SALE IN THE MEN'S FURNISHING DEPT. AND IF YOU'D TAKE AD VANTAGE YOU MUST DO YOUR BUYING FRIDAY AND SATURDAY O. W. & K. Taffeta $1.21 Yd. Our yard-wide 0. W. & K. black Taffeta; lustrous finish, prime wearing quality; regularly ff 1 01 $1.50 the yard; Friday at P ' PongeeSilk$1.09 A new shipment of genuine hand loomed China Pongee Silk; 34-inch widths; regular $1.25 and $1.50 grades, on special sale tf 1 flQ Friday at this price, yard J Panama 81c Yd, A splendid assortment of Mohair and Panama goods, decidedly serv iceable and popular weaves at low prices, . where savings are more than manifest. The regular Qlp $1.00 grade, going at, yard " Regular $1.25 grade, yard 98i Regular $1.50 grade, yard. $1.19 New Fall Suitings The smartest and most popular fabrics have arrived and are ar riving daily. They're low-priced; they're very attractive. Ask to see the latest importations and domes tic weaves. tSmmComb'n Suits Special $1.27 The moat popular garments we have to sell for this season's wear are these combination suits. No won der they are decidedly in demand for they are made well, extraor dinary values and dainty far be yond what you'd expect even at a price much higher than this. Made of fine crossbar dimity and trimmed with pretty Swiss em- d j O 7 broidery. Friday, ea. pli Women's Muslin Drawers, made in umbrella style and trimmed with lace or embroidery. The material is a splendid quality nainsook, and "1 iTjrjr the res. price is $1.50, special for Friday only 89c Dainty Petticoats at Half Many patterns in women's beautiful Muslin Petti coats, trimmed with exceptionally pretty embroidery. Well made, well finished, snowy white ft Q y " regular $7.50 value, special for Friday Tea Aprons at 25c Women's white lawn tea aprons, like cut, trimmed with hem stitched ruffle and fitted with pockets and strings, special QCp for Friady, second floor. ... Lii Children 's Gingham Aprons, Mother Hubbard style ages 2 to 6 years, made without sleeves, 1 On special for Friday, each.... Iwu Children's White Lawn, Pique and Duck Dresses, made in French or Buster styles, ages from 2 to 5 years ; values to $1.50, on special sale 89 Values to $2.25, on special sale at fun ...... S1.39 m H ouse Dres ses $15 Vals. $3.98 One-piece dresses that cost so lit tle and are made in such styles that you'll like them to wear about the house, but also so neat and of such good quality that you'll think them good enough for wear in the afternoon. They are made of good quality, c ham bray, gingham or percale, in stripes, figured effects and plain colors, and in light or dark shades. Pla in or neatly trimmed with wash braids. All sizes. Reg. vals, - $3.98 up to $15, Friday $8.50 Skirts $4.98 These skirts are good, late styles notwithstan ding the very special price at which we sell them. Made of best grade Panama or serge, in plain gore or new yoke pleat effects, trimmed with bands of satin or of self materials, buttons, etc. Colors are blue, black or brown, also handsome fancy effects. rf A jo Values up to $8.50, special at, each pr sO Sale Small Rugs $2.50 Values $1.60 You may choose from orien tal or floral designs in large variety. Splendid quality Axminster size 27x60 inches, a rug that sells regularly anywhere for $2.50, CM Pfl special for Friday. . 0 I lOU Wool Fiber Rugs, size 9x12 feet, regular $12 val.$9.85 1 Shoe Sale Sale Floor Rugs $9 Values at $6. 75 Wilton Ruga in large assort ment of patterns, very high grade, regularly worth .$9, special for Friday Economy Sale, each $6.75 Wool Fiber Rugs, 9x0 feet, regular $10 values . .$7.95 Wool Fiber Rugs, 9x12 feet, regular $14 value, $10.85 Values up to $5 at $1.00 Pair To clean up our immense stock of Oxfords, we offer unprecedented values in shoes of the very best kinds. Women who have bought shoes here in the past, know that this is the shop where greaTest care is taken in fitting, and those who buy now will make a big saving WOMEN'S OXFORDS AND SUPPERS, a lot of odd lines, containing over 1000 pairs, of every style and description, and nearly all small sizes, regular. JM Qfj values up to $5.00 the pair, special (These cannot be returned or exchanged) M I lUU Women's White Canvas Oxfords, 12 styles in the lot, bluchers, buttons or plain lace, plain or tip toes, light op heavy soles, regular values CM fin to $4.00, on sale for 0 I ivJU Women's Oxfords, a lot made up of all our finest fancies, including buck and suede leathers, in solid colors or with combination tops, in styles to match the gown. Regular values to PQ QQ $8.00 the pair, special at OwiO J Women's Oxfords, the greater portion of our stock of high-grade footwear, unbracing plain leathers, fancies, etc. Styles for dress wear or for the street, shoes in every size and width. Blu cher, button, or lace models, short vamp and stage styles, over 4000 pairs in the lot and regular values up to $6.00 the pair; special in this. Ot QQ mammoth sale at OiwJ Men's Oxfords, every pair in our stock reduced. This means patent leathers, gunmetals, tans and all sizes and widths. All styles at the following scale of prices : Regular $6.00 grades for $4.30 Regular $5.00 grades for $3.60 Regular $4.00 grades for $2.69 Regular $3.50 grades for $2.30 Regular $3.00 grades for $2.19 Regular $2.50 grades for $1.89 Boys' Oxfords at Half Price Mothers with boys' shoes to buy should surely take advantage of this offer. Young Women's and Misses', Also Chil dren's Oxfords, Vi Less Regardless of former price, or style, every pair of misses', children's and young women's Oxfords at ONE-FOURTH LESS 10c box Shinola, special at 5 t