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THE MORNING OREGONIAX. THURSDAY. APRIL. 7, 1910. r MAN LONG SOUGHT IS NOW IN EUROPE Disappearance of Gottlieb G Keller Partially Explained by Letter to Wife. CASE STILL- MYSTERIOUS X'o Motive Is Known for Sudden De parture of Vancouver Farmer for Switzerland He Will Return and Make All Clear. VANCOUVER, Wash.. April 6. (Spe cial.) The mystery of the disappearance of Gottlieb G. Keller, from his home here February 5, has been partially solved by his wife, who today received a letter from him, dated Zurich, Switzerland. In the letter, Keller said he would return and explain to his wife the reason for his disappearance. Mrs. Keller is over Joyed by the Rood news, and is making Kreat plans for welcoming him home. She had Riven up all hope that he would he found alive, and expected that any time his body would be discovered in the Columbia River, or In some secluded spot. The letter received today was written in German, and was promptly turned over to Sheriff Sappington, who had it translated. Tt follows: Text or letter Received. Zurich. Switzerland, March 21. 1910. Tear Annar T went hack to Zurich, but did not find what I wished to find. When I come back again I will tffll you everything personally. I will !eav Zurich tomorrow and will sail from Bremen March Jfi;. on the steamer Bremen. Hiding to see you oitn. with regards to evervone. G. G. KELLER. Why Keller should go to Switzerland is almost as much of a mystery as his sudden disappearance. Some are inclined to believe that Mrs. Keller knew all the time where her husband was. but she denies this, and seems very happy to learn he is alive-. The last seen of Keller was about Feb ruary 5. near his farm at Orchards, as h was walking along the Fourth Plain road. Although he did not visit his wife, who was living east of the garrison, the following Saturday night, as was his custom when working on the farm, she did not think anything out of the ordinary had happened. Tut when he did not re turn by the following Wednesday, a searching party was organized and the woods for miles around were scoured. Bank Accounts -Not Touched. The Sheriff was notified, and a deputy led a searching party of nearly 40 the following Sunday, without result. Mrs. Keller offered a reward for information leading to finding him. Keller had two iiank accounts, one in Portland and one In Vancouver, and though he had his bank and checkbooks with him. no checks were offered at the banks. How he se cured money to pay his expenses to Switzerland is unknown. Mrs. Keller has moved to Kauffman avenue, where she and her ' daughter started to keeping a boarding-house as s means of livelihood. As soon as she received the letter this morning, she tele phoned the good news to her former neighbors. Mrs. Keller feared that when her husband returned, he might go there, find his family missing, and go away again. ORCHESTRA TOO CLASSICAL Seattle's Mayor Says People In Parka Want Popular Airs. SBATTT.R. April 6. Mayor Kiram Gill tvaid today that he wa? opposed to the contract entered into between the Park Board and the symphony orchestra for muoic in the parks. The. contract was made before the Park Board was reor ganized and the reorganized Board will probably cancel the contract. Mayor Gill said today: "The people want popular music, for the park crowd ls llghthearted and free." ( The symphony orchestra is trlctly union, but a majority of the union mem bers resent the Importation of a leader from New York. The union offers the services of a brass band for park music and Mayor Gill during the campaign promised that the union's wlahes should be carried oat. MOURANT ELECTED MAYOR Hoquinm Labor Candidates Win a General Victory. HCKJt'lAM. Wash.. April 6. (Special.) An a result of the city election held here yesterday. Phil J. Mourant was elected Mayor over S. A. Hoag by a vote of f3S to 6. S. T. Wilson and "W. B. Ogden r elected City Clerk and City Treas urer respectively without opposition. The CYmnellmen elected are as follows: First Ward, W. V. Pansons and J. F. Oonners: Second Ward. Olof Oberg and I. O. Baker: Third Ward. F. L. Thurber and J. B. Hlckin; Fourth Ward. c. H. Rychards and V. D. Philips; Fifth Ward. Telie Wright and J. F. Koch; Sixth "Ward. M. C. Burns and O. C. Whitney. Of the Oouncllmen elected eight are members of labor unions and three were indorsed by labor unions. Only one out of 12 was lost by the union men. MOTHER FALLS IN STUPOR Woman Carrying Babe Collapses on Car, Still In Coma. SPOKANE. Wash.. April (Spe cial. Mrs. Augusta Carroll, while on A streetcar yesterday sank into a comatose state while carrying her 9-months'-old baby in her arms. Pas sengers took charge of the baby and the ambulance was cal led for the mother. At the emergency hospital Mrs. Car roll awnkened only for a few moments, to become unconscious again. Efforts to gain some knowledge of her resi dence were unavailing. although a nurse questioned the patient, first In English and then In German. HORSE FAIR ENTRIES MANY Salem's Annual Event Promises Large Attendance. S A I.EM. Or.. April . (Special.) Salem's third annual horse show will b given In this city on Friday and Sa-turday. April 8 and 9. and all indications point to the bPKt affair of the klr.d yet held here. Tart of th second day will be given vp to a sale of all kinds of stock, and already nearly 50 horses. including thoroiigt'.bred?. standard bred and draft horses, have been entered, and" the offi cials of the horse show association have been advised that buyers will be here from far and near. The Willamette Hotel, the largest -hotel in the city, is being remodeled, and the question of how to care for the immense crowds that are certain to attend has been causing the promoters of the fair some worry. However, arrangements have been made to secure several hun dred rooms in private homes, a list of which is on file at the office of C. I. Dick, president of the Horse Fair, and it is thought that accommodations will be found for all who may come. It is expected that there will be two or three carloads of stock from Portland, and J. r. Gordon, of Newberg. has writ ten that he will be here with a carload of stallions and mares recently imported from France. A special rate of a fare and a third has been made by all "the railroads, and exhibition stock will be handled at half the usual rate. There will be a parade of all animals exhibiting at 10 A. M. on Friday, and a parade of the premium winners at 11 A. M. on Saturday. The awarding com mittees will begin the work of Judging at 1 P. M. Friday and 9 A. M. Saturday. Parades, judging and exhibiting will be on the business streets, and the Judging arena will be located on Church street between Court and State. The officials of the 9alem Horse Show Association are: Charles L. EHck, presi- t. I I v - s V. I t if : I j. '4 T A s, jx v ' I j 1 R. A. Prentou, w1y - Elected layur of the Growing City of Myrtle Creek., dent; J. T. Stockton, vice-president; R. C. Paulus, secretary; W. 9. Yv alton, treas urer. PRESTON SITS AS MAYOR MYRTLE CREEK TO ADVANCE UNDER NEW CHARTER. Portland Capital Invests in Llglit and Water Systems, Wliicli Will Be Greatly Enlarged. MYRTLE CREEK, Or., April fi. (Special.) A new charter, extending the limits of the city, increasing: the Council to seven members and enlarg ing the powers of the city govern ment to meet the needs of a rapidly growlng community went into effect tonight and Mayor R. A. Preston and the Councllmen elected began a for ward movement. Portland capital having interested itself in the local water and electric light project, preparations are bcinjr made to extend the system for the benefit of the Upper Umpqua Valley. Surveys have been completed below Myrtle Creek for a dam and power site in the Umpqua. which will develop 00 horsepower. Surveys will also be made for a dam several miles up the river, which will not only develop greater power, but give a large volume of water for irrigation purposes for the noted Missouri Bottom fruit and grain belt just south of town. The plant will be enlarged with the intention of furnishing light and power to the towns and mines of the South Umpqua Valley. IDAHO BACKS UP HEYBURN Approves Efforts to Have Idle Land Surveyed Promptly. BOISE. Idaho. April 6. Special.) "With the state of I-laiio half surveyed, practically one-half of it in forest re serves of which but one-fifth is under survey, the clamor for more public land is becoming widespread and the public men of the state are coming to the sup port of Senator Weldon B. Heyburn in his fight for the passage of a bill giving to the Northwest states the necessary funds for surveys In order that vast ter ritories can be thrown open to settle ment. , Surveyor-General D. A. Utter states that but the easiest half of the Gem state is surveyed while the appropriation for the fiscal year has practically been used tip. He is heartily in favor of the stand being taken by Mr. Heyburn. saying: . iinc i ..v. m ... ..... - t what the surveying of the vast domain 1 in Idaho now unsurveyed will mean rapid I settlement. It Is not the right thing for this state to be forced to say to incom- ing settlers and the outside world that i half of its public lands are unsurveyed and that the only way they can acquire i title is to take up a squatter's right and after making application for survey wait until the department can get around to make it. Quite a little of this land is in the forest reserves, tout surveys have been run in these, so that about ftne fifth Is now platted." Colorado was very largely surveyed when a Colorado man was Secretary of the Interior Henry M. Teller. Later, when William A. Richards, of Wyoming, was Commissioner of the General I.and Office, almost the whole of his state was surveyed, about 95 per cent. And yet more than half of Idaho, nearly one-third of Washington and one-fifth of Oregon remain to be surveyed. World to See Medford Orehards. MEDFORD. Or.. April 6. Special.) H. Reimers. representing one of the biggest moving-picture concern in the world, is in Medford lo procure views of the apple Industry and Crater Lrfike. He will take the pictures of the orchards that are in bloom now and return in the Kail to get views of the pickers and packers at work to complete the series. Albany Picks Convention Place. ALBANY, Or.. April S. (Special.) The Alco Club gymnasium was today' selected as the meeting place for the Open River and Freight Rate convention of the Wil lamette Valley in this city April 14. The entire club building will be thrown open for the day for the use of the delegates to the gathering. Head bmit free excursion given hy Woodburn Orchard Co. on page 7. SHOTS NEAR FATAL Rowdies, Intoxicated, Terror ize Family. BRICK FALLS ON CHILD Charter'Oai, N'ear Vancouver, Scene or Shooting In Dead of Xight, When Head of Household Is Away at Work in Sawmill. VANCOUVER. Wash,, April S. ( Spe cial.) Unknown persons, believed intox icated, fired five shots last night into the home of Richard Rhoda. of Charter Oak, about 15 mllee from this city, while the mother and six children were asleep. One bullet grazed the head of one of the little girls and imbedded itself In the wall. Another one knocked a brick out of the chimney, the brick failing on the face of a little boy, cutting it badly. The other three bullets all took effect in the house, one crashing through the hanging lamp in the centetr of the paflor. That one or more of the family were not killed outright is a surprise, as the bul lets were fired low and all struck about the height of the beds. Mrs. Rhoda. hearing the shots before the children were awakened, shrieked in terror and attempted to save her chil dren. After the brick had cut the head of the boy. he uttered a cry of pain. Mrs. Rhoda, hearing his screams, groped her way to Jiim on her hands and knees to avoid being shot. The villlahs, after firing the shous, disappeared. Rhoda is a millwright and was at the sawmill on the night of the shooting. After the shooting. Mrs. Rhoda and her six children spent a night of terror, fear ing lest the performance be repeated. PACIFIC'S ORATORS READY Teams to Debate With O. A. C. arid Whitworth April 13. PACIFIC UXIVER9ITT. Forest Grove. Or., April 6. (Special.) Pacific Uni versity's debating team will meet rep resentatives of the Oregon Agricul tural College and Whitworth College April 13. The affirmative trio will go to Tacoma to meet Whitworth and the negative trio will debate with Cor vallls In the local chapel. The ques tion to be discussed is, "That the Unit ed States Should Not Adopt a Policy of' Shipping Subsidies." The affirmative team is composed of C. E. Ward, leader; I I. Hope and Ralph Abraham. Hope and Abraham were members of the team that de feated Willamette University last year, while this is Ward's first appearance in inter-colleglate debating. The trio to meet O- A- C are H. K. Ferrin. leader; G. G. Brown and H. J. Turner. Ferrin and Brown were col leagues on the team that defeated Whitman last year at Walla Walla on the question of commission govern ment. Turner has had considerable experience in high school debating. As this Is the only inter-collegiate debate held here this year, extensive preparations are being made. HOTELS HAVE TENT ANNEX Mcdford Has Trouble Finding Koora for Tourist Trade. MEDFORD, Or.. April 6. (Special.) The tent city project that was first start ed try the Greater Medford Club has been taken up by G. F. Cuthbert & Co., and today the tents are being erected near the City Park. They are to be used for the overflow of Incoming tourists that the hotels are unable- to accommodate. The tents are built on platforms, are lighted by electricity, well ventilated and comfortable. The premises are fenced in and an office tent will be built, of which E. T. Parsons1, of Portland, will be manager. METHODIST PASTORS MEET Ministers 6f Salem District Convene at Oregon City. OREGON CITY, Or., April 6. (Special.) Ministers of the Salem district of the Methodist Church convened here this morning, many clergymen attending. The morning session began with the examina tion of undergraduates in conference work, by Rev. J. T. Abbett. At noon the victor were pervert" a Itinch by the The Spanish gentlemen of 1610 wore Hats like this American gentlemen of 1910 wear GORDON HATS ftps" In the heart of the Big Bend Country. Write for fre Booklet. 219-220 Com. Club.'Bldg. Natural Laxative g Water Quickly Relieves: Biliousness, Sick Headache, Stomach Disorders, and CONSTIPATION In EMERGENCY Try Bonyadi Janes NATURAL APERIENT WATER. m AtoicI Substitutes M mmmmmmmmssmmisamsiias' Ladies' Aid Society, and the regular work of the meeting began at 1:30 o'clock. The following papers were read: "The Pastor Evangel!t." Rev. C. M. Van Mar ter; "The Ideal Preacher," Rev. A. -R. McLean: "How to Develop a Hard Charge," Rev. H. W. Kuhlman; "The Preacher as Prophet," Rev. J. T. Moore; "After the Revival," Rev. M. B. Paroun aglan. This evening the exercises opened with a praise .service conducted by Rev. E. Git tins. Vocal and instrumental numbers were given by. Oregon City people and Dr. Fletcher Homan, of Willamette Uni versity, delivered a lecture on "The Re lation of the Moral to the Intellectual." Tomorrow evening J. R. Knodell, super intendent of the Oregon Anti-Saloon League, will address the gathering. NAVY, NOT jRMY, SHAMED Disorderly Frank Peoples Xot Con nected With. Vancouver Barracks. VANCOUVER BARRACKS. Wash.. April 6. (Special.) That Frank Peoples, who was fined $'0 in the Portland police court for disorderly conduct- Monday, was a marine and was not in any way connected with Vancouver Barracks, whs found today by Colonel, George K. Mc Gunnegle. commanding officer of the post. When Colonel MoGunnegle learned that it was reported that Peoples was a soldier from Vancouver Barracks, he at once in vestigated and each company commander was instructed to find whether such a person was in his company. No such name could be found in the post. Then it was learned that Peoples was from the Navy and not the Army. Had Peoples been found to belong here, he would have been severely punished for bringing discredit upon the organization. 47 Acres Bring; $13,000. MEDFORD. Or., April 6.-Sp2cia!.)-J. E. Watt, of this place, todav sold 47 acres of young orchard land to W. Osgood re cently from North Dakota, tor 5I3.W The land is situated six and a half mils from Medford. Aberdeen KniRlits Initiated. ABERDEEN. Wash.. April -(Special.) With the degree team from Ta coma doing- the work, 32 candidates were yesterday initiated into the three degrees by the local council. Knights of Columbus. Medford Women to Sell Bonds. MEDFORD. Or.. April 6.-Special.)-Cl "JT J" f the heater Medford noVn.-i" . afternoon- a committee was ap polnted to go before the Citv- Council m ; m A LL o v y LOCATION 38 miles from Fort land, 2 miles from S. P. R. R. ; 4 miles from , Woodburn; 3 county roads; elevation about 275 feet. H H H W001 ALREADY PLANTED TREES Tour to six feet, select stock; Spitzenbergs and Newtowns; 1 year old bud on 3-year-old root system. ? 505-506 Henry Bldg. 4th if Portland's - ' Largest Homefurnishers THE CLEVEREST AND DAINTIEST OF THINGS IN NECKWEAR, VEIL INGS AND BELTS SHOWN IN OUR NEW SECTION. MAIN AISLE Tlhe FiiFfclh Floor Ebspositbiop. Sale of IBea.o- tlfol Attire for Women Cootiooedl Today The .attendance during the past three days fulry justifies our .continuation of this Fashion event at least another da.y. In fact, it's at the solicitation of many who attended that the display remains undisturbed. ."We'll continue, of course, to exhibit, on living model any garment that might be fancied. Take elevator to the fifth floor east. Many Women Will IBe loterestedl lo Tlhns Special Sale of Tailored! Spits The ORIENTAL POJG SALE AND EXHIBIT Continues as the event of interest in the Department of Interior Deco ration Sixth Floor. Unquestionably the greatest values that have been offered in many a year to Portland collectors of rare Oriental Rujrs. An indescribable variety of sizes and an exceptionally well selected collec tion of the most distinguished weaves. asking aid in securing an option, upon seven and a half acres near the city reservoir and the grove on the Jackson ville road for a park. A bond issue will be iasked and the women 'will sell the bonds. Another committee was selected to plan for beautifying the Washington GUARANTEE!) If You Purchase a Five or Ten-Acre )BUEN 01 TEAGT FREE EXCURSION AND DINNER ON SUNDAY, APRIL 10. Phone or Call for Particulars. SEND FOR OUR ART FOLDER. INCORPORATED and Oak Sts. Office Open All Day and Evenings From 7:30 to 9 P. M. Phones: Main 8304 A 7473 ' Toll Gibbs, hue, Morrison at Seventh Grouped at CplO.iO Xot a great collection of them, but varied enough in the styles, materials and shades to enable satisfac tory choice to be made. They're strictly plain tailored models just 115 of them of solid color serges in rose, tan, green and gray; and fancy worsteds and stripes. Coats in thirty to thirty-four-inch lengths, beautifully lined with taffeta and soft silk linings of the very best quality. Some with collars and lapels of different color. Skirts plain and plaited, trimmed with self bands. It's an economy opportunity for many women who set apart $25, $30 or $35 as the price for their Spring Suit, v Splendid Buying Opportunities in Modges Fiber Rugs . The durable and sanitary features as well as the artistic merits of the Hodges fiber products have made them the ideal floor covering for the bedroom. The dainty color schemes and unique designs place them in a class by themselves they're the original the best. Two standard room sizes in the justly popular ruga show interesting reductions today and tomorrow the 9x12 ft. regular $14.00 values special $10.75 the 8 ft. 3 in. by 10 ft. 6 in. regular $12.00 values special $9.75. school park. Plans for a "block day" to raise money for the library and for a lawn fete and May day also were made. Medford Patronizes Grand Opera. MEDFORD. Or.. April 6. (Special.) mom OH A CULTIVATION We plant, prune and spray trees and culti vate soil for 4 years or longer. t t t H it n n t Housef urnishin g's Sold on Easy Payments worth $25, $30 and $35 The Lambardi Grand Opera Company played to a crowded house liere last night. Manager Hazelrigfc. of the Medford Opera-House, says that on account of the patronage last night he will be able to get the New York Symphony Concert Company to play here one night in May. E soil Deep, rich, mellow . loam, clayey subsoil, rolling, with excellent water and air drain- ; ; age. ( t m. h k n n ED ALREADY PLANTED CO. to