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THE MORXING OREGOXIAJT, FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 1910. 13 FUGITIVE CAUGHT; FREE HUNGRY NOW Alleged "Fleecer" of Farmers Escapes Government Of ficials at Seaside. HAD OFFICE ON UNION AVE. Man-Hunt of East Thought Over When Fostoffice Inspector . Catches Man, Lets Him Dine Alone, Then Jump to Ilberty. Having- escaped from the officer through the adoption of an old ruse, Fred B. Gray is being- hunted through the cities and hills of Clatsop County by Deputy United States Marshal Thomas Hammersly, aided by posses of officers from Seaside and Astoria. Gray made good his escape yesterday within a few moments following the service of a warrant charging- him with being the leader of a gang of bunco men and women, who have systematic ally fleeced farmers in various portions of the United States. Gray was located at Seaside through the efforts of Fostoffice Inspector E. C. Clement. The search for Gray and his assistants had covered the entire coun try. Deputy Marshal Hammersly went down to Seaside Tuesday night, and served the warrant on Gray before breakfast Wednesday morning. Eating Ruse Works. Gray submitted to arrest In a peace able manner and asked permission to step into the adjoining dining-room for a cup of coffee and a roll. Gray re moved his hat and coat and. hanging them up in the room where Hammersly was seated, was allowed to go after his breakfast. After waiting a reasonable time. Officer Hammersly opened the door to the dining-room and found that Gray had taken advantage of the op portunity to make a run for liberty. It is not . believed that it will be possible for Gray to remain at large for any length of time, as he had but 10 minutes margin over the officer. Hammersly immediately spread the alarm. Seaside is on the shore of the Pacific, surrounded by hills over which numerous trails lead to points on the line of the Pacific Railway & Naviga tion Railroad, running from Hillsboro to Nehalem. It is believed that Gray will endeavor to escape in that manner, connecting with the north-and-south line of railroad running through Mc Mlnnvllle and Corvallis. All avenues were being guarded last night, and the search was aided in tl.j vicinity of Astoria with Inspector Clem ent personally in charge. The wife of Gray is being held at Seaside as an important witness in the case, while at Astoria two others, man and wife, will be arrested and held as witnesses. It is believed by Inspector Clement that the latter two are mem- I bers of the gang of bunco workers. Alleged Commission Trade Here. Gray and his crowd operated In Portland during the first months of 1910. at "Gray's Market," 75 Union ave nue north. The place was alleged to do a commission business, where pro duce is received from the farmer and sold on commission. O. I. Marshall and his wife, of Astoria, were fclerks in the Bast Side store. Gray began operations by sending through the United States mails cards of prices, in which he offered from 1 cent to 2 cents per pound more for produce than was being paid by old established houses of the city. He promised to pay the quotations as soon as the goods were received and that everything consigned to his house would be accepted. Gray did comply with his promises. It is said, until such time as he was able to secure the confidence of a large number-of shippers situated in all parts of the State of Oregon and covering a number of- points in Southwestern Washington. Having loaded up with a long line of produce. Gray is alleged to have suddenly discontinued pay ments, closed it out, put the money in his pocket and turned his East Side store over to his creditors. The place was attached through At torney Rodney . L. Glisan, representing a number of the farmers, but at that moment O. I. Marshall and Mrs. Mar shall stepped in with claims for sev eral hundred dollars of unpaid salaries. Salary claims have the preference un der; the law, and the Marshalls suc ceeded in having the larger part of the assets of the failed business turned over to them. As soon 1 as the money .was received by the Marshalls It is charged that they disappeared, as did Gray and his wife. The case was brought to the attention of the postal authorities. Inspector Clement remembered that he had received instructions to watch for the appearance of a Fred G. Bra den, who had operated a bunko game of that character at St. Paul, Minn., in 190S, and had been accompanied by his wife, a small son and a woman said to be the sister of Mrs. Braden. In looking up the case, the Inspector as certained that Gray and his wife were in possession of a small son, who would correspond in age to the lad who was present at the St. Paul swindle. Investigation of the records of recent swindles developed the fact that a man, using a name made from the same com bination of Initials, had. In 1909, swin dled farmers in the vicinity of Indian apolis. Ind., through an identical scheme. Wife Gets "Mai I as "Mrs. Braden." After getting to work on the case it was found that Marshall and his wife had gone to Astoria and that Gray had located at Seaside, where he was pre paring to open a commission business. It was soon ascertained that Mrs. Gray was receiving mail under the name of Braden. and it was decided to close in on them. With the facts before them, the officers of the department at Wash ington ordered the arrest by wire, re ceived on Tuesday. In all of the operations conducted by the Gray gang it is asserted that they have netted fully $50,000, but much of the loot has been squandered through the sporting proclivities of . Gray. It is asserted that following every suc cessful haul it has been his habit to "enjoy a time." It was while celebrat ing at Astoria he was located. The effort which Gray is maKing to escape confirms the belief of the offi cers of the Government he is the man so badly wanted throughout the East. The full list of farmers who suffered by the fraudulent commission business is not obtainable, but it is known that Mr. McLelland, of Wasco, 'and . C. H. Howe, of Brownsville, were heavy los ers. It Is said that the metorlc career of Gray In Portland cost the farmers of this state In the neighborhood of $10,000. UNION RALLY TO BE HELD j Complete Lines Warner Rust Proof Corsets, Redfern, Royal Worcester, Bon Ton Corsets nowd, Le Beau Front Lace, Mme. Helene, Marquise, Rengo Belt Corsets SahhnWaists Wpmen of Congregational Churches Will Meet Today. : i There will be a union missionary rally of the Woman's Home Missionary Union and Oregon Branch of the Wom an's Board ' of the Pacific Congrega tional Churches of Oregon at the First Congregational Ohurch today, The programme will begin at 9:30 A. M when devotional services., will be led by Mrs. G. E. Paddock. At 9:40 o'clock reports will be read from the vice-presidents of local associations; from Mrs. W. D. Palmer, head of the Young People's Work, and Mrs. Harold Gilbert, of the cradle roll department. The annual meeting of the Woman's Home Mipsionary Unionwill be held at 10 o'clock, when reports will be read from the secretaries and treasurer, after which will' follow the election of officers. At 10:45 the Oregon branch of the Woman's Board of the Pacific will hold its annual business meeting, when election of officers will take place and reports will be read from the home secretary, foreign secretary, sec retary of literature and treasurer. Roll call will be at 10:30. The afternoon programme will be as follows: 2:00 P. M.. praiae service, led by Hn. W. M. Proctor; 2:10. children's hour. In charge of Miss Whiteside; 2:40, address, "Opportunities in Eastern Oregon." Mrs. Howard If. Smith; 8:00, vocal solos by Miss Louise Hellman:j3:10. address. "The Hoard of the Paclnc. Mrs. R. B. Chering-ton; 8:30. address, "Present Conditions In Tur key," Mrs. A. M. Bean; 3:50, address. "A Missionary Message," Mrs. F. M. Warren; 4:00, benediction. PIONEER REUNION INCIDENT A Resolution Given Which Was De clared Out of Order. PORTLAND. Jun 23. (To the Editor.) On behalf of a score or more of pioneer -women who immediately after adjournment of the Pioneer Association, last nlgat. re quested me to send the full text of my resolution which was ruled "out of order' b y Pr esl dent Ft ed e rick V. Holm an at the close of the ceremony of offering resolutions by Judge Galloway, I herewith present the aforesaid resolution: "Resolved: That In justice to the pioneer women of Oregon, to whose loyal support the pioneer, men of the State have so grace fully acknowledged their indebtedness and gratitude; and, in view of the fact that a constitutional amendment is now pending; to prohibit the disfranchisement of women citi zens of Oregon who pay taxes to support the government, the pioneer men of this asso ciation be and are hereby requested to vote for its adoption at the coming November election." . . At the evening- "camp fire," where, as is usual on. such occasions, the valedictory fell to my lot, I explained, for the benefit of Mr. Holm an who was not there to hear, it, that if he had been around among- the many hundreds of women during- the after noon who had urged me to take this action, I had sufficient confidence in his sense of honor to believe he would not have called my resolution either a "personal, or a 'political" matter, v It is -true that during- the long struggle for equal rights for women, I have had the honor to be recognised by the public largely as a "personal" leader; but I have never been tempted to assume the role of dictator to my large and rapidly accumulat ing constituency, nor did I ever attempt, in the chair or out of it. to dictate a conven tion adjourned, without motion from the floor. ABIGAIL SCOTT PtTNIWAY. PERS0NALMENTI0N. J. F. Meager, a merchant of Lebanon. Is at the Perkins. Henry B. Rust and wife, of Pittsburg, are at the Seward. Dr. S. H. Geer, of Claremont, Cal., la registered at the Lenox. F. L. Stewart, State. Senator, of Kelso, Wash., is at the Oregon. W. B. Kelly, an automobile dealer of San Francisco, is at the Lenox. W. H. Stone, a prominent- hotel man of Boise, Idaho, is at the Perkins. J. T. Coltield, a merchant of Golden- dale, and wife are at the Cornelius. J. D: Sullivan, a cement manufacturer of Salt Lake City, is at the Cornelius. Colonel C. F. Mundy, a capitalist of Medford, is registered at the Imperial. A. B. Hammond, of the Hammond Lum ber Company, of San Francisco, is at the Portland. H. C. Atwell, one of the leading or chardists of Forest Grove, Is registered at the Oregon. John D. Gall, a . raisin producer of Stockton, Cal., accompanied by his wife, is at the Cornelius. Frank Pattori and wife, of Astoria, are registered at the Portland. Mr. Patton Is a banker of that city. Otto Stendahl, of Seattle, is registered at the Cornelius. Mr. Stendahl is a prominent lumberman of that city. John Twohy, of Spokane, is registered at the Portland. Mr. Twohy is of Twohy Brothers, railroad contractors of that city. George McCabe, the well-known rail road contractor, will leave Portland this morning for his beach cottage,- at Seaview, Wash. Word has been received from Seattle that a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Lang, of that city, Thursday, June 23. Mr. Lang is the son of M. Lang, of this city. W. H. Fintoa and wife, of Berkeley, Cal., who have Just returned from a fishing expedition to Cazadero, are . at the Imperial. Mr. Finton is a prominent merchant of his home city. J. H. Albert, a banker of Salem, is here on his way to Pendleton to attend the Bankers' convention at that place. Mr. Albert, who is accompanied by his wife, is registered at the Imperial. M. G. Munly, president of the North East Side Improvement Association, left for Alaska the first of the week, to be absent several months. He goes to look after his canning interests. Among the prominent guests at the Portland Hotel this week are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Robertson Street, of Chica go. They are warm friends of Mrs. Es telle Drake, who gave a box party at the Orpheum Tuesday night in their honor. CHICAGO, June 23. (Special.) George Bryaht, of Portland, is at the Majestic; Mr. and "Mrs, E. D. Ritchie, also of Portland, are at the La Salle. NEW YORK, June 23. (Special.) The following persons from the Paclnc North west registered at New York Hotels' to day: From . Portland C. Wi Wilson, at the Latham; H. R. Failing, at the Manhat tan. From Walla Walla, Wash. Dr. and Mrs. F. M. Deforest, at the Park Ave nue. From Salem, Or. H. W. DoolitUe, M. O. Buren. at the Albemarle. From Spokane A. A. Haddad, at the Victoria; C. H. Prescott, at the Murray Hill. From Tacoma Mrs. F. A. Leach, Miss Leach, at the Martha Washington. From Seattle P. Hammond, Mr. and Mre. A. H. Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Bauman. Mrs. W. Fuhrtourg. Mrs. I. Burg, at the Broadway Central; J. "f. Drescher, at the Herald Square; H. M. Bear, at the Grand Union. There are 8 distinct diseases of the eye. Ko other organ of the- human body lias so many. "ILuacSly ITricIsiy " BstestiinLS- fog" Todlsiy sit TSue Qiresiter Qldis-WortmainilliirL Store Read Our Ads Every Day Many Surprises in Store During' Rest of THis 1,000,000 Removal Sale in All Bepts. $2.25 Waists 79c 1500 Waists and every one -will stand the scrutiny of critical buyers, for each is made with an aim of giving fullest satisfaction in every, detail. The materials are the fine lawns, so popular for Summer waists; they wash splendidly and do, not muss easily They are well made, sure to fit. Either ' lace " or embroidered trimmings; a complete- line of sizes." "Values to $2.25; "in one 7Q lot. June White Days sale price, C Fancy Nechwe'r, $1 Values at 48c Greater values every day. An endless va riety ' of lace and lawn effects in new stocks, jabots, etc. The prettiest neck fix ings we have yet shown at sale prices.. A tie to suit every taste. Not one in the lot worth less than 75c and up to $l-fQ- Special June White Days sale price ' Men's Reg. 25c TxirRish Wash ClotK at 7c Refreshing, Invigorating, Healthful Bet ter than a sponge, bath-brush or ordinary towel. A great purchase of 1540 dozen to clean up all the mill had. The best,, handi est wash cloth ever made Woven loop ends Notice how it's used. Sells T 1 1; at 25c. lO'. JLimen. Stilts For "Women Today Only At $4.95 Lucky Friday today for women who want Linen Suits or Cotton Crash Suits in the 2? very newest Summer styles. A lot of 300 will be on sale today only." They are the 3 and 4 button styles jackets, . trimmed in pearl or bone buttons. The very newest plaited skirts, all in natural linen color. The price is so very low on this item that we make the offering1 for today only one .day will clean them up. Don't fail to be here. Take advantage of this sale and save more than one-half. . Honest values to $10.00 for eh 4a 15 12gg Lingerie Dresses $4 A sale of 250 one-piece dresses of fine quality lawns, mulls and batiste mate rials; a broad range of styles will be offered for your selection dainty lace and embroidery effects, in all this sea son's newest creations. Colors are pink, blue, white and lavender. There has been a fine harvest this season in dainty .dresses, and we have kept busy, gathering from the choicest products. Come and feast your eyes on the best offering of honest values to . $12.50, today, $4.95 f t, m 111 everywhere Underwear Our price, at Reg. $l.QO Values at 79c Reg. $1.5Q Values at $1.15 Cooper's Spring Needle Underwear; every man knows what it is. For the price there is no other knit goods that will give as good service. The" most elastic, strongest, best fitting underwear; shown in blue, pink, white, salmon and ecru colors. Sum mer weight; sells everywhere at $1.00 a garment. Our very "7Q special Removal Sale price, at C MERCERIZED LISLE We are going at it hard. The weather is warm and will be warmer; you need these goods and your own good judgment tells you to buy now. Here 's a line of superior quality mercerized lisle underwear, in blue, pink, salmon, wnue ana ecru; iorm-tittmg gar ments ; actaul $1.50 values. Special removal sale price at $L50 Gloves at 79c $1.15 SOc Gloves for 26c A great clean-up of 2000 pairs of real Chamois Gloves, one-pearl-button styles, spear-point trimmed, perfect fit- 7Qr ting. Regular values $1.50, pair CHAMOISETTE GLOVES, in the two clasp styles; nicely finished, perfect-fitting; correct sizes; the best glove to take the place of a kid glove in the Summer time. Just now the most popular glove on the market. Best regular 50c values, Off special removal sale price, pair-"1" SILK GLOVES Ladies' black Silk Gloves, 12 or 16-button.Jength, very high grade quality ; our regular $1.75 values, QC special sale at this price, the pair''' Bohemian Glass ware at Half Price $1.85 Bohemian- Glass Vase, at, each 93 $2.00 Bohemian Glass Vase, each$1.00 $3.00 Bohemian Glass Vase, each $1.50 $4.00 Bohemian Glass Vase, each, JJ52.00 $2.25 Glass Berry Bowl, special at $1.13 $4.50 Glass Berry Bowl, special at $2.25 75c Handled Olive Dishes, at, each, 38 $1.00 Handled Olive Dish, at, each 5) $1.65 Glass Nut Bowls, special, each, 83 $1.65 Footed Comport, special, each, 83 $1.75 Footed Jelly IHsh, for, each, 88 $2.00 Handbags Special at 98c Each We consider this a very exceptional offer. If you . would compare these bags with ordi nary $2.00 bags, you would agree that you never saw anything like it. Black only; German silver and leather-covered frames, extra quality leather-lined, with coin purse, strap and plain handles; good values QO at $2.00; very special price, each'"' For descriptions of following items see Thursday papers. $75.00 Tailored Suits, reduced this sale to $24.95 $35.00 Silk-Dresses, today's special price, at $12.95 $1.75 Auto Veils, special Friday Bargains at S9 40q Mesh Veiling, reduced at today's special to 35c Embroideries, for Friday's sale, at 12 3-ard $3.50 Embroideries, Friday's sale price, $1.48 yard 50c Fancy Neckwear, reduced at today's sale to 18 $3.50 Band Sailor Hats, on sale today at $1.98 $3.50 Tricorn Sailors, Friday bargains for $1.98 $3.50 Hindoo Turbans, reduced for Friday to $1.98 $3.50 Auto Sailors, on sale today, reduced to $1.98 75c Jewelry Novelties, special Friday bargains at 9 $1.25 Jewelry Novelties, Friday bargains at 19 Women's regular 60c Underwear, on sale at 39 Child's regular 35c Underwear, special today, 19 Women's regular $1.00 Aprons, on sale today, 79 Child's regular 50c Aprons, reduced today to 19 Child's regular $2.75 Sweaters, on sale at $1.59 $6.00 Couch Covers, special Friday sale at $4.75 $1.75 Curtains, on sale Friday, reduced to 95 pair $3.50 Scrim Curtains, Friday reduced to $2T65 $1.50 Curtain Stretchers, reduced for today to 85 $2.25 Pillows, special for Friday's sale, $1.65 pair 75c Baby Comforts, for today's sale reduced to 50? Child's Jockey Boots, for Friday's sale at $1.49 Child's regular $2.00 Oxfords, reduced today to 99 $1.00 Pongee Serge, reduced for Friday to 69 85c White Wool Serge, reduced for today to 72 $1.00 White Wool Serge, on sale Friday at 79 $1.25 White1 Wool Serge, reduced Friday to 89 $1.50 White Wool Serge, reduced Friday to $1.19 $1.75 White Wool Serge, reduced Friday to $1.39 $2.00 White Wool Serge, reduced Friday to $1.59 $2.50 White Wool Serge, reduced Friday to $1.89 $3.00 White Wool Serge, reduced Friday to $2.29 Women's regular $1.50 Silk Hose, today at $1.05 WORK IS STOPPED New Baker Theater. Awaits Filing of Complete Plans. INSPECTOR IS CAUTIOUS Fire Committee Will Delay Action Until Further Data Have Been Furnished Wooden Joists Cause Objection. Operations on the new Baker Theater, under construction at Eleventh and Morrison streets, will be checked tem porarily because of action taken by the fire committee of the Executive Board yesterday afternoon. Building- Inspect or Plummer . laid the case before the members of the committee to ascertain their wish particularly, as he doubted whether he had authority himself to decide certain points . concerning the building. Objection to the new building- is more or less indefinite, and seems to be based largely upon the fact that the complete plans have not been filed with the Building Inspector. The construc tion is being done under a specially passed ordinance, giving- Councilman Baker the right to make certain altera tions and to do certain work on his new stock theater. One of the provi sions of this ordinance is that the com plete plans must be filed with the Executive Board. Flans Not Submitted. Building Inspector Plummer ad dressed a letter to the Executive Board regarding the situation, and it was re ferred to the fire committee, which has charge of all such subjects. Mr. Plum mer was present at the meeting yester day to explain that; while he felt that the . construction work In the Baker Theater was being done to a consider able degree, at least. In a satisfactory K manner, he wanted to call attention to the fact that it was progressing with out fulfillment of the provision of the special ordinance requiring submission of complete plans with the Executive Board. John F. O'Shea and Samuel Connell, constituting a majority of the fire com mittee, discussed the subject in detail' and expressed themselves as of the opinion-that the work should not pro ceed further until the complete plans are in the possession of the Executive Board. Wooden Joists Objectionable. These may reveal a satisfactory building, and no trouble may be experi enced at all after they are Investigat ed. One thing, however, is displeasing the committee, and that is the use of wooden Joists. An order was entered directing the clerk of the committee to communicate with the Baker Theater officials and say to them that it was the wish of the committee that these be not placed. This is done so that the company will not be put to the expense of replacing the wooden joists later. The theater is being wrought out of a brick building formerly used by the United Carriage Company. There is only one gallery in it, and ample exits are contained in the plans, it Is under stood. The anxiety of the fire com- ACRES AT A SNAP I have 8 acres of choice platting property, all cleared and level, about 2 blocks north of Base Line road. "Will be one block from Mt. Hood line, which is now being built. I must sell, so will offer at $8000, on easy terms. The land can be platted and will read ily sell at $1500 per acre. Is only 6 miles from business center of city. Address A 77 OREGONIAN. It Is Curable Dyspepsia may be completely eradi cated if properly treated. We sell a remedy that we positively guarantee will completely relieve indigestion or dyspepsia, or the medicine used during the trial will cost the user nothing. This remedy has been named Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets. Certainly no offer could be more fair, and our offer should be proof positive that Rexall Dyspep sia Tablets are a dependable remedy. Inasmuch as the" medicine will cost you nothing if it does not benefit you, we urge you who are suffering with indigestion or dyspepsia to try Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets. A 25-cent box con tains enough medicine for fifteen days' treatment. For chronic cases we have two larger . sizes, 50 cents and $1.00. Remember you can obtain Rexall Remedies only at The Rexall Store. The Owl Drug Co., Inc. Cor. 7th and Washington Eta. mittee members seems to be principally in the fact that they are not in pos sesslon as yet of the complete plans. and, as it is their duty to see that all public buildings are safely constructed and the law relating thereto is fulfilled. they desire to have these plans at once, and have taken their action for this reason. Short: iimmer ii ops For a Day's Outing Up the Columbia Delightful Jaunts Easy to Get There O. R. & N. Train Service Just Ri?Ht Rates Cheap All Kinds of Amusements, Including Fishing, Hunting, Surf Bath ing, Camping, Boating, Etc Scenery Can't Be Beat, Including x Water Falls, Rivers and Headlands READ THESE ROUND-TRIP EXCURSION RATES. . BET VV KE .1 PORTLAND AND Latourelle. . ............. Bridal Veil Multnomah Kails ........ Bonneville. . ............. Cascade Locks ........... Uolllns. . Hood River .......... Mosier. . ............. The Dalles ........... Eeuferts. . ........... Celllo. . .............. 1 Galas Saturday Go In y Ran Good or Sunday, Returning for (ads Retnralns San day by Boa Oh Only. or Monday. - Sam Day. Month. 91.28 l.:ti .... S1.40 1-25 U3 .... 1.50 1.23 1.50 .... 1.X0 1-23 1-SO ' .... 2.00 XSA 1.73 S2.00 .2.30 2-50 .... ,'2-5 2.0S S.OO .... S.23 2.23 MO .... 8.-50 .- . .75 .... 4.00 ..... .... 4.0O .... .... v 4.00 N Down the Columbia The O. R. K. sella round-trip excursion tickets from Portland to all points on North Beach, near tha mouth of the Columbia River, on the Washington shore, for J4.00. Tickets good six (6) months. Saturday to Monday rates. 3.00. One can leave Portland at 8 P. M. on the steamer HaVsalo from Ash-street dock dally ( on Saturdays at 10 P. M.) and be bathing In the surf by-8:30 next morning. Magnificent daylight trip returning. The only trip known that compares with the trip up Co lumbia, la s trip DOWN THE COLUMBIA. v v v Pnrcbu tieketa and Inquire carafnlly about boat and trutn ached "lea at tha City Ticket office. Third and Wuhlactw ' Streets. WM. McMURRAY GENERAL PASSENGER AGENT. PORTLAND, OREGON