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- THE 3IQRXIXG OREGQXlAy,; AVEDXESDAY. DECEMBER 1. 1909. I. V L c.- 0 i5 If GAGE ON DEFENSE IN "SUGAR" CASE Ex-Secretary of Treasury Says "He Might Have Said It." DOESN'T KNOW HAVEMYER Kx-Orriclal Declares He "Might Have" Directed Subordinate to Turn Proofs Over to Head of Rig' Sugar Trust. DENVER, Nov. 30. "Even though Mr. Howell's testimony might be construed to prove me a rascal, which it won't, I would still bear witness to his truth and honesty. If ho says I sent Wake man to Havemeyer a man whom, by the. way, I have never seen then I undoubt edly pave such a direction to Wakeman," declared ex-Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gape, who is in Denver today, Accompanied by his bride, on their lion py moon trip. W. B. Howell, -when Mr. Gage was in the Cabinet, was an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury and now is General Ap praiser of the Customs Department. Wakeman Makes Charge. Wilbur F. Wakeman. ex-Appraiser of the Customs Department, has alleged that he laid evidences of crookedness before Mr. Gage and that Mr. Gage di rected him to submit all his proofs to H. O. Havemeyer, president of the Amer ican Sugar Refining Company, "with my compliments." Wakunan'a statements have been cor roborated? by Howell. Mr. Cage Insists that there was nothing significant in his having given such an order at the time to Wakeman. "What Mr. Howell may say is the truth, or his careful recollection of the truth," said Mr. Gage today. "I could not believe at that time," Mr. Gage continued, "that the head of such a big, important corporation would stoop to petty thievery and bribery, and my nat ural inclination would be to lay the matter before the man I considered an honorable business gentleman, and give him an opportunity to ferret out the crime. "My recollection of Wakeman is that he was a little lncilned to be rattle brained, for I put two detectives on the clews he furnished and I don't believe anything conclusive was found." Ga'ge Denies He's Theosophlst. Incidentally, in his visit here today the ex-Scretary entered a positive denial to the report that he is a theosophlst. "I am not a member of the Theosophl cal Socluty." he said; "Never have been,' have no association with them, and never have havl. It has been extremely annoy- ring to me t6 see my name connected wltn the organization at Point Loma." Mr. Gage also gave it- as his opinion 4,Uiat-the. labors of the National Monetary " Commission, would come to naught. J-;. "I don't rbelleve they .will ever evolve O bill " that will jjatiBfy any class," he aid.. -Vvphey have spent a lot--of time (siting in Europe and collecting data, 11 - 6f - which could -have been obtained from ny lirst-clasa library. I believe we should have a central bank, with safeguards to protect the Interests of the people." Sl'GAK TRUST HKAD IX COUKT anager of ltefinery on Trial for "Beating Scales." NEW YORK, Nov. SO. The trial of James F. Kendernaxel, former manager f the -American Sugar Refining Com pany's .Williamsburg vlant, and the five other employes of the company, - accused with him of sugar underweighlng frauds, was resumed today. "We expect to prove beyond a doubt." declared. Attorney Wilfred T. Denlson, In ibis opening statement, "that -since the very, date of the imposition of duty on sugar the Havemeyer and Elder refiner ies, the latter owned by the American Sugar Refining Company, have defrauded i ne united Slate Uovernment of a por tion of the duty charged." Mr. Denison told tho jury the now fa miliar story of the trick scales and . a hole and a wire in each, by means of which the welghors are alleged to have manipulated the scale beam to make the sugar weigh less. "The special office of Bendernagel was to provide the sinews of war." said Deni son. who added that the Government ex pected to prove that Oliver SDitzer. Ren. dernagel's right-hand man, the dock su perintendent, and Bendernagel himself, "saw to it that any Government weigh ers who were astute enough to discover anything wrong, were removed." Taking of evidence was begun with the Examination of Thomas B. McLaugh lin, chief entry clerk of the Custom House, who produced the entry papers on the steamship Eva, which, in 1907, brought the cargo of sugar about which the testimony of the Government Is ex pected to center in its attempt to fasten epecmc- irauds upon the defendants. MORE CUSTOMS MEN SHORT . Investigation . Results Jn General Shakeup In 'Baltimore. WASHINGTON, Nov. 30. As a result bf an Investigation of shortages from wins casks and other packages at the Baltimore Customs House, a shake up In that end -of the service was announced today. Several employes were reduced in rank. BALLINGER IS THE WINNER j (Continued From First Pace.) Wman Abbott, of New York, in response to a series of questions asked by the latter- on the' National -conservation policy. Referring to the development of water power and coal flelds, the Chief Forester declares that in most cases, actual de velopment of the former can best be done by private Interests acting under publio control, but that it is neither good sense nor ood .morals to let these privileges pass from the public ownership for noth ing and forever. . In. .answer to Dr. Abbott's question, 'What is the danger to the conservation policies in the- coming session of Con gress?" Mr; Pinchot declares that it is the privilege of the few who may con tinue to obstruct the rights of the many, specially In the matter of waterpower and coal. . "Congress must decide at this session." Mr. Pinchot says' "whether the great coal fields still in public ownership shall re main so. that their use may be controlled with due regard to the interests of the consumer, or whether they shall pass into private ownership and be controlled in the monopolistic interests of a. few. Congress must decide also whether Inl mensely valuable waterpower rights shall be given away to special interests in per petuity and without compensation, in stead of being held and controlled by the public." "Why is it important to protect the waterpowers?" asked Dr. Abbott, and in reply, Mr. Pinchot points out that it is of the nrst importance to prevent them from passing into prjvate ownership, as they hve been doing, because the great est source of power we know is falling water. "Under our form of civilization," he says, "if a few fnen ever succeeded in controlling the sources of power they will eventually control all industry as well. If they succeed in controlling all the In dustry, they will necessarily control the country." Mr. Pinchot adds that he can see no reason why we should deliberately keep on helping to fasten the handcuffs of corporate control upon ourselves for all time merely because the few men who would profit by It most have heretofore had the power to compel it. As one of the essential things that must be done to protect the waterpowers for the people, the granting of waterpowers forever, either on non-navigable or navi gable streams, absolutely must stop, ac conding to Mr. Pinchot. After stating that it cannot be right to grant perpet ual rights to the one great permanent source of power, Mr. Pinchot declares that it is Just as wrong as it is foolish, 3 BRITISH ! UNITED f MAY BE APPOINTED AM-tSSADORTO STATES. Sir -Maurice 4e Baian, WASHINGTON, Nov. 30. (Spe cial.) Sir Maurice de Bunsen is slated? as Ambassador from Great Britain to the United States to succeed James Bryce, or so report has it. He is at present Am bassador to Spain. Before that he was Minister to Portugal, and be fore that Secretary of the Em bassy at Paris. He has been a diplomatist for 32 years. and just as needless as it is wrong, to mortgage the welfare of our children in such a way as this. Waterpowers must a-ntj. suuuiu oe aeveiopea mainly by pri vate ranital. nml th ,.v must iioininn.,) under conditions which make investment in them profitable and safe.. He adds, however, that neither profit nur sueiy requires perpetual rights. Mr. Pinehnt (lnl.1ri furthni. tin4 , t rpa.wn whatever why special Interests should be allowed to use them for profit without making some direct payment to mo iicuiiio ior mo vn-nwDie ngfltr derived from the people. " - "It is just as essential for the public welfare that the people should retain and exercise control of waterpower monoply On navisrable nn tn v. ; streams," Mr. Pinchotstates in reply to me question, "does the same principle apply to navigable streams as to non navigable ?" "If the difficulties are greater," he con cludes, "then the danger that the water powers may pass out of the people's hands on the lower navigable parts of the streams is greater than on the upper non navigable parts, and it may be harder, .but In no way less necessary, to pre vent." Kxplanlng what conservation means, Mr. Pinchot declares that- -It stands against the waste of the natural re sources that cannot be renewed, such as coal and iron; it stands for the perpetu ation of the resources that can be re newed, and, most of all, it stands for an equal opportunity for every American citizen to get his fair share of benefit from these resources, both now and for ever. In discussing "what h to do with the welfare of the average man today V it is pointed out that "it proposes to secure a continuance and abundant supply of the necessaries of life which means a reasonable cost of living and business stability. It advocates fairness in the distribution of the bene fits -which flow from the natural re sources." BEATING IS HIS CHOICE SHOE CLERK UNDAUNTED BY POLICEMAN'S THREAT. - Told to Plead Guilty 'to Insulting Woman or Be Thrashed, He Takes Whipping. EUGENE. Or., Nov. 30. (Special.) Night Policeman Charles W. Evans and Hardy Howard engaged In a fight about 7 o'clock last night on Willamette street. Howard was worsted. The altercation grew out of the allega tion of Policeman Evans that Hardy had insulted his wife while she was buying a pair of shoes in the store where Hardy was employed as a clerk. She told her husband of the alleged Incident, where upon Evans and Policeman Purdy brought Howard into the Police Court on the charge of assault. Evans gave Hardy his choice between pleading guilty and being thrashed the first time they met on the street. Howard refused to plead guilty and Evans made good his threat. Howard denied that he insulted the po liceman's wife. After the fight Evans pleaded guilty to assault and battery and paid a fine of $10. AMERICANS AGAIN DEFEATED California Boys Lose Singles Cham pionship in Tennis. SYDNEY, N. S. W.. Nov. 30The Aus tralasian contenders in the Dwight F. Davis challenge cup. defeated the Ameri cans In the final matches today . ot the international tennis tournament. The play was In singles and the Californians made a better showing than in the ear lier matches. The score: International singles A. F. Wilding (New Zealand) beat Maurice McLaue-hlin (United States), 3-6, S-6. 6-2. 83"iusn,m Norman F. Brooks( Victoria) beat Mell ville H. Long (United States), 6-4, 7-5, 8-6. f ' : j - 1 i h V A: SEATTLE MAN IS - SALOON BURGLAR Wealth Explained by Story of Remittances Frcm Eng lish Home. LAPSES PUZZLE POLICE Hotel Manager Befriends Htm and Hurries to Puget Sound for Aid. Drafts for Large Sums Are in His ' Possession. SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 30. The police are convinced that a burglar arrested in this city today as he was about to crack the safe of a downtown saloon is John Bennet Rogers, formerljf a wealtny sa Joonkeeper of Seattle. According to a story told by Rogers to Captain of Detectives Anderson, he is a member of a promfnent English- family. Drafts and letters among the effects of the burglar indicate that he has traveled extensively in Europe and that In ills wanderings lie has devoted himself to gambling and betting on the races. Hotel man Identifies Him. Rogers was identified late today by J. J. Crawford, of the Von Dorn Hotel, at which place he spent two years, leaving there last year with the close of the local racing season.. While at the Von Dorn Rogers dressed fashionably and spent money lavishly. According to Manager Crawford, the man changed his clothes four times a day. To Crawford be explained that he was a "remittance man" and that he received large sums of money from wealthy rela tives in England. Many letters among his effects were from a Dora Rogers, most of them postmarked Berlin. There was also in- his possession a life insur ance policy drawn in favor of Dora M. Rogers, wife of John Bennet Rogers. The arrested man does not deny that he is J. B. Rogers. In defense of his action he asserted that he committed bur glary to obtain funds to join his wife, who has just returned to the United States from Europe and Egypt. , In spite of the fine kit of burglar tools found in his possession. Rogers declares that it was his first attempt to crack a safe . The police declare his kit is the most complete that has ever fallen Into their hands. Rogers said he had been rooming with a burglar, who disappeared after planning to assist him to crack a safe. Rogers' friends in Seattle assert that he Is mentally unbalanced. Friends Solicit Aid. J. J. Orawford V. hntl TnOTiao-A.. tt.li. knew him here, had interested himself in ins Denair ana win leave Tor Seattle to morrow to endeavor to procure assistance for him. A feature of the case that puz zles the police is that Rogers in his con versation frequently lapses from the use of good English to the jargon of the pro fessional crook. The Seattle drafts in the possession of Rogers were for sums ranging from 4500 to J15.000 and were drawn on the Puget Sound National Bank, of Seattle. One of the Hrafl wnc ti i m j 1 u J. B. Rogers Wholesale . Wine & Spirit ,uiiipanj-, or itij i-irst - avenue, Seattle. In addition . to the local and Seattle cards and drafts lhprp wer rn. nn T,n and Liverpool banks and correspondence wiin various transatlantic steamship com. Afternoon and Night at Bungalow. ThAXA H-tll . . n . - " ' irmiuiiinS BE Til Bungalow Theater, Twelfth and Morrison to. loaay. a special matinee at 2-15 o clock and tb last time tonig-ht at 8 15 The attraction will be John Cort's sump tuous nroil not inn nf Pl.Ui. - 1 . . - - J j onu j.uurr n merrv nnman v-nnara . . 1 t -1 . .. Mr. Cort has given this tuneful and pop- uon-ai pidy nil excellent cast and mbst superb settings. ' Matinee at Portland Theater Today. Hopkinson" at the Portland Theater last night than Jld on the occasion of the opening of this, the funniest comedy of many seasons. Dallas Welford has struck the popular note in comedy with Portland ' , : ' - ..... niwieaKu ins piay, and his very laughable satire on the Eng- Great Klein Family at Orpheum. On .the bill St the ri-nhum tnl. is the itreat Kbaln family of pvcii.t, ...v. for years have been an Important feature in Berlin and with the Circus SchUman. throughout Germany. Their apt nn- amusing skill, full of good humor. With an added touch of the grotesque it offers a welcome relief from the straight cycling act. Matinee every day. Great Clown Act on B1U. A m n.flm- . U.I.B, m . .. . . . - - - ' " - . - uavo never oeiore been treated to such an offering as is pre sented at Pantages this week by those sen sational musical clowns, Deltorelll and Gllssando, who come direct from European successes for a llmitad season in the West No matter what they touch their touch means a melody of some sort. Daring Woman Looperv n.fvlnv .1 . 1. . - - -''-( 1 " fc r v i penormance, Carlotta loops the loop at the Grand this week. Xo mora sensational act has been seen here in vaudeville. Carlotta is the only woman who has dared to take her life In her hands in this manner and make the hair-raising ride. The act is the star at- fcrantion fit ttiA f.r. ml .,,, . v. other fealures. " ""uy Souvenir' Matinee at Lyric Today. Today will be the. recrular KniixDn I y inee at the Lyric, where the papular Athoo Stock Company la presenting Sir A. Conan Doyle's greatest story. 'The Sign -of the Four,' for the anoroval of th,ii no-nnB Judging from the vociferous applause that greeted each act last night the nlay is a sure wlniwr. At the Star. The Star Theater change its nrmnmn,. today from the opening to the closing num ber. On the, bill will be a dmihi. .v, . blograph, as well as Sellg. both of which are unusually interesting, and as a real sensation the management will feature 'Con sul, the Great." the educator! nhmnBn... whose life and actions are originally set forth through the medium of Animated pho- COMINO ATTRACTIONS. Bugle Band This Week. The Duke of Connaught's Suele Rmii with Madame Louise Brehaney. soDrano. will be heard In three concerts at the .Bungalow Theater next Friday and Saturday nights. December 3-4. with a popular matinee Sat urday. This will prove one of the greatest novelties Portland music-lovers and theater goers in general have been favored with. "Forty-Bve Minutes From Bradway." The great George M. Cohan tttmntlnn Korty-flve Minutes Prom Broadwav." wm open at the Baker next Sunday matinee for the week. This will be one of the banner attractions of the entire season. rn. in comes here with nearly the entire oriirtnarl cast ana prooucnon. irartey brown is in the role of Kid Burns, and Elizabeth Drew will be seen as "Plain Mary." the house maid. CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES. . New and up o date. E. W. Moore.'Vjho tograthcr. Kiko bldg-., 7th and Stark sts. i Amusements Whst tbs msi Aosj aw, MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY r Wa Not Only Recommend SIMMONS KID GLOVES But agree to keep them pressed, shapely and mended forever FREE OF CHARGE ASK US ABOUT IT IS .There is a good, sufficient reason for the universal popularity accorded Silverfield's you cannot find just what you want in the city come to Silverfield's. INFANTS' BONNETS Different styles and colors regular values up to QQn $2.00, on sale at the low price of . , . jQU values spe. this sale Jewelry Department Our Jewelry Department will offer specimens for your guidance in making your Xraas selection. SPECIAL PURSES Solid German silver Purses, new designs; tf A QQ best values, worth up to $6.50; special price J)ifJj0 SHIPS BUILT HERE Canadian Navy to Have Two Fast Cruisers. ESQUIMALT TO CONSTRUCT New Xaral Policy of Dominion of Canada Begins on Pacific Coast. l.auncblng of Boats Interesting. VICTORIA. B. C, Nov. 30. (Special.) The two cruisers that are to be built for service under the Canadian flag at Es quimau when the new naval policy of the Iominion Is completed, will be practically duplicates of the five second-class pro tected cruisers or cruiser-scouts of the British' type, three of which have been completed for the British navy at ship yards of the United Kingdom. Five of this typo were ordered last Win ter by the British Admiralty, and three are now' in th water. Orders have just been given for four more, improved In deelgn." The contract for one has been placed with Messrs. Armstrong, "Whit-, worti & Co., Klawlck; while Messrs. Vickers Sons & Maxim, Barrow; Messrs. William Beardmore & Co., Dalmulr, and the London & Glasgow Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Govan, have each been allotted one. It is believed that these contracts have been received by the lowest tenderers, and it will be observed that three have gone to firms who have already in hand similar vessels.. The Gloucester, launched three weeks ago, is of the type selected for the new Canadian navy. (. Boats 4 53 Keet Long. The leading particulars of the Glouces ter may be summarized as follows: The FILLED Largest and Leading FURRIERS and EXCLDSIVE OUTFITTERS Saves the Middleman's Profit The Factory Is the Place to Buy Furs Our Fur Stock is not excelled anywhere, either in arietv or rlpsirahlo fnm nr in modesty of price. All Fur Garments manu i factored in our factory; the skins are the i choicest selection, made personally with - scrupulous care irom original sources. If you are about to buy a Fur, you should examine the Silver! ield garments and let us show you. .You can pay more for a fur garment, but you positively cannot buy a better Fur. Reliability and excess of raw fur buying are the main features of the Silverfield Furs. Spec'l for Wednesday and Thursday Russian Pony, French Coney, Nearseal and Beaver Jackets Guaranteed Skinner's satin lining, the usual Silverfield workmanship; all sizes. , Reg. $60 Values, $32.25 SPECIAL. INFANTS' SHOES Values sell regularly at 75c, MILLINERY LEATHER GOODS In our Leather Goods Department we are now showing a complete as sortment of Ladies' and Children's Handbags, in all the newest styles, shapes and leathers. SPECIAL New large-size Patent Leather Handbags, fitted with coin purse; regular $2.50 val- ri QQ ues, for . ! I.Ou .Stocks and Collars Literally thousands of Stocks, Col lars, etc SPECIAL Large assortment of White Stock Collars; regular 60c values, special 43 Dutch Collars, all designs; regular 65c values, special only. .-; . . .49 ABOUT 100 UN TRIMMED FELT SHAPES, up-to-date Col onial styles, all colors; reg. $2,50 98c WINGS, AIGRETTES AND FANCY FEATHERS OFF. dimensions are 453 feet over all, .by 47 feet by 61Vi feet draught under normal conditions, her displacement being 4800 tons. The vital parts are protected by an arched steel protective deck extending the full length of the vessel, and the coal bunkers have been so arranged as to give further protection to the machinery. The armament consists of two 6-inch B. Lt. guns, 10 4-inch B. L. guns and two lS-inch broadside torpedo tubes. One of the aix-inch guns will be mounted on the forecastle deck, while the other will be on the upper deck; and the 10 four-inch guns will be in the waist of the ship. Arrangements) have also been made for two of the four-inch guDS to have a. for ward line of fire, the forecastle having been constructed with an embrasure. The launch of the second-class cruiser Gloucester was of more than usual in terest. The third of the Bristol type of water-scouts to take the water, her build ers have succeeded in launching her with in 160 working days from the time con struction was begun, a very creditable performance, that goes far toward indi cating what "private builders could do In the way of rapid naval construction in the face of a naval scare, and should do something toward allaying the fears aroused in certain quarters by Germany's great naval programme. Her Parsons turbines, which drive four shafts, and while Indicating 22,000 horsepower, will give the vessel a speed of 23 knots, are the first turbines constructed by Messrs. Beardmore. Three Now Launched. Three of the Ave second-class protected cruisers, or cruiser-scouts, ordered by the Admiralty last November have now been put into the water. It is probable, however, that when the Tonight Is the Night ! BAKER THEATER Spanish War Veterans MINSTREL. SHOW Prices: $1.00. 75c and 50c AGENTS FAY Cor. Ponrth and Mnrr) Tailored Suits Reduced Women's $35-$43 Suits at $19.65 Nobody ever expected to see such a price tumble as is here chronicled. All sizes, fine all-wool fabrics. Serges, Worsteds, Prunellas and Broadcloths. Long coata beautifully trimmed and silk lined. Many new arrivals; values worth C10 CC .$40.00. Choice at ....)IU.U3 Women's $75-$85 Suits at $34.35 Two-piece Suits, elaborate styles, some trimmed with rich braids; others plain. All beautiful. Made of rich broadcloths and French serges this season's richest colors. Formerly . priced at $75.00. CO A OC Choice at .' 404.0 J Women's $45-$55 Suits at $24.85 Two-piece styles, made of plain and fancy fabrics. Broadcloths, Worsteds, Tweeds .and Serges; exclusive styles; all sizes and all the finest colors to choose among; values up to $45.00 and $55.00, TO;l QC now offered at 4Zt.0u that sjpe price. . . HtOb Umbrellas We carry a com plete and fine line of ladies' and chil dren's Umbrellas; handles the latest designs. SPECIAL Silk Rainproof Umbrellas, in all leading shades o f gray, blue, green, re d, etc.; QO QQ up to $4.50 OZ iu0 Gloves Large stock Women's and Children's Gloves. SPECIAL The celebrated La Mazeno Gloves, all sizes and col ors; th regular $1.75 values, only.... Newcastle is put into the water her weight will exceed that of the other three sisters when 'launched, as she is in a very forward state. Asegards the Bris tol, the nameship of the class, she will not leave the Clydebank stocks until after January. The late launching date is due to the fact that this vessel will be pro pelled by Curtlss turbines, and will mark the introduction of this propelling agent into tne .British navy. GOLDENDALE IX LIQUOR FIGHT Campaign In City Election Has No Other Issue at 'Stake. GOLDENDALE, Wash., Nov. 30. (Spe cial.) At a mass meeting held at the Courthouse last night a ticket was nomi nated for the coming municipal election to be held December 7. A large number of citizens attended the meeting. Mayor Bonebrake acted as chairman and Dr. H. H. Hartley was elected secretary. A. E. Coley, R. J. Willis, and Jacob Crocker were nominated for Councilmen. George H. Hyatt was nominated for treas urer. By the indorsement of the con vention the ticket was designated as the Citizens' ticket. This will be the only ticket In the field as the liquor ques tion will be submitted to the voters of Goldendale this year under the local op tion law and there Is no other issue at stake. The local option campaign has been a very quiet affair so far but both sides have been working hard. The registration of votes is the heaviest that has ever been made for a city election. The wet or dry proposition at Golden dale has always been a hotly contested issue. This time the saloon men are re lying on the fact that trie manner In HOSIERY FOR CHILDREN New Fur Style Book MAILED FREE Upon Request WearSilverfield FURS Merit Made Them Famous. Children's Department Infant Department, p If CHILDREN'S FELT HATS V a 1 u e s that sell regularly at $1.75, are PI nn now selling special, at low price.Oliu $1.49 which the saloons have been conducted for the past two years has apparently been satisfactory to the people. Your Physician will say that a clean mouth is essential to good health. If you will brush your teeth thor oughly every morning and even ing with S a n i t o 1 Tooth Powder or Sanitol Tooth Paste you will prevent the decay of your teeth. Your general health will be better, and your teeth will be white, clean and strong. Try it to-day. You will notice the benefits at once. 25c everywhere. il: II, ' lvrvH-rutf'- 0mm lisp HH Mri .: ih lit l JI ... M FT i 'i' I. IfJ .-- X