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THE MORXTXG OTCEGOXIAX. ROOSEVELT WINS AN C ELI G HEARTS Passage Through Los Angeles Evokes Enthusiasm of Great Warmth. HE EULOGIZES F. J. HENEY Work In Proswutlns; Orrtrn I-and fraud Pralrd Srltool Children Adrl-vd to Hold ThIr Own and Make Own Living. JOa ANGPt.ES. March XL Unmistak ably enthusiastic wu the reception (Ivan Colonel Theodora Roosevelt durlnc tha first of hla two daye' atay In Loa An- C'lirrr!n( crowds sreetad tha Colonel upon bis arrival at tha railroad station In tha morning.- and they continued to voice their approval of him wherever h appeared, oa the atreet or elsewhere. It w said br those who traveled with Mm on the train across the continent to have heen br far the moat enthusiastic r-epUon riven the Colonel at any place he hits been. Purine the day Colonel Roosevelt de ltvrd two set speeches before larire autllrnes. made an hour's Informal talk at a luncheon In hla honor, and tonlaht a-ltireri an assemblage In t'asadena on tde subje.1 of hla experience In Africa. The first adlresa waa at the Young 5Ien s Christian Association, where Colo rel Roosevelt spoke for a quarter of an hour on tha work of that organisation. His talk there waa confined to the field occupied by tie V. M. C. A. and Its work with the public. In the course of It he aid: I nrcrr-.lve Should Be Itrtired. "1 am a progressive. Every man ought to be. When a man haa ceased to be a progressive, he should be retired. If he has been a good man. he should be re tired on a pension. If he haa not he ."-mild he retired anyway." The luncheon given the Colonel br K. T. Karl, the Ixa Angeles publisher, was attended by Si guests. It was purely a private function. Among the guests was Francis J. Ileney. I'nring an extended Informal talk at this luncheon. Colonel Roosevelt la un derstood to have discussed many import ant topics In a very frank manner, lie paid a high compliment to Mr. Henry, and his opinion of Mr. Heney was his only expression on thla occasion which he desired given out for publication. In fart. Colonel Roosevelt repeated his re mark regarding Mr. Heney. emphasising them and especially riueting that they be gtven to the newspapers. Henry Clvrn Hleh Praise. The exact language of Mr. Roosevelt, as slven out for publication, follows: "When, in the Oregon land case. It be es me necessary to obtain a roan of great aM'ity and Indomitable courage, I went t Francis J. Heney. As a result of that efTrvrt we g-t one United Stales Senator in strlpe: we got one Congressman In atrlpes also and we there worked a real and n!lcal reform. Mr. Heney represented, among those with whom I was as-sWlated. together with Henry I- Stlmaon I ahould say he was the embodiment of efficiency, com bined with truculent and aggressive hon esty. We need these qualities more than anything else, of standing absolutely square with regard to social, political or economical Influences." Colonel Rovsevelt e second address of the day waa delivered at Temple Audi torium, wliere he spoke for three-quarters of an honr to the teachers and pupils of the high erhool and upper grades. I pwards of were assembled within the auditorium, while several thousand more were congregated outside, unable to gain admission. The street leading from the hotel to the auditorium, a distance of three blocks, waa packed with people who cheered the ex-Preel-dent as though he were on a triumphal tour. I .earn, to Hold Tour Own. He Sara. Colonel Roosevelt's talk to the teach ers and pupils was largely a lecture on the meaning and effect of education. He paid high compliment to the profession of teaching, which he characterized aa ti-e greatest of all professions. In char acteristic language he likewise admin istered a rehuke to derelict parents who. he said, shirked their natural responsi bilities in the bringing up of their chil dren by depositing them In schools and polng no further attention to them, ex pecting that they would be turned out enlneotty respectable. "You cannot be the right sort." aald Colonel Roosevelt to the high acbooi rhlldrrn. until you are able to hold your own to eara your own livelihood when It becomes necessary to support thoee who are dependent upon you. Yoo should have an aspiration tor tha helping of your fellowroen. Cut first of all you mu-t be able to pull your own weight before you become much of a prop to lean upon. You can beet fit yourself for future rrsponslbllttlee by doing right t:p to the handle, every day. tha common duties of life." After Colonel Roosevelfs addreas at Temple Auditor' um. ha waa taken by automobile to Pasadena, where he was the guest of honor at the dinner given Try Arthur Fleming. Two ex-rrrsldrnts Wive Together. Mrs. Roosevelt and Mlsa Ethel were the guests tonight at a dinner in their ronor given by Mrs. James A. Garfield, widow of the martyred President. The dtnr.er was given at her picturesque I'salena home on Burns Vista street Colonel Roosevett's lecture tonight on the subject. "A Zoological Trip Through Africa." was given vn a large tennis court which had been converted Into a campus s'adlum with a seating rapacity of It was under the ausplcea of Thro.r Polytechnic Institute, and an ad mission fee was charged. Colonel Admires Triplets. (Jirl triplets occupied a portion of Colonel Roosevelt's t'me today. Shortly after his arrival at the hotel he waa Informed thafMr. and Mrs. M. E. Be ver. with their three daughters. Orena. Reona and Ramona. born last August . were In the lobby. The Colonel Immediately hurried down and was aoon presented to the parents. After patting the babies, which are all healthy and constantly increasing '- weight. Colonel Roose velt turned to the mother and aald: "Mrs. Bever. I want to aay to yon that you represent the very highest type of df zensbip In my opinion. What fine girls they are. indeed." At this time a photographer appeared and commenced to aet up hla. tripod, preparatory to taking a group picture. He waa rebuked by the Colonel. "Motherhood is too sacred a matter to be treated lightly or made the basis for notoriety tinder any circumstances." be said. "There will be no photograph taken, please." WORLD'S RICHEST BABY WHO KIDNAPERS. . e- r4 e .V-. ; fS ' , -i'i - TlXSOX WALSH M'LEAX. KIDNAPERS TO LOSE World's Richest Baby to Be Insured for Protection. STEEL CAGE NECESSARY Lloyds of Ijondon Would Acreit Risk of Vinson Walsh McLean If Term Are Arc-ptrcl Trio of Detectives) Nee-ck-d. IVNnOK. March a. PpeolBj. It 1 understood that the American baby against whose kidnaping Lloyd's haa quoted ratea of Insurance is Vinson Walsh McLean, the son of Bdward and Evelyn Walsh McLean, of Washington. I). C. and the grandson of John R. Mc Lean and the late Thomas F. Walsh. The boy is heir to a large sum of money from hla great-grandfather and Is also experted to inherit a great fortune from Mr. McLean. Sr. The rate quoted by Lloyd's la sal to have been 2 shillings per cent' against the total loss of the boy by kidnaping and shillings per cent to cover any ransom in case of kidnaping up to $10.00. According to the terms of the offer made by Uoyd's in reply to a request for ratea the child la warranted only to take the air In a baby carriage, tha upper part of which Is to be Inclosed by a steel cage and guarded by three detec tives. If the rates are accepted the Insurance goes into effect at once. ROAD BOND CASE PUZZLES Me-dford See 'o Hope of Finding. Way to Call Legal Election. MEUFORIX Or.. March 8pcial. That the bonding of counties to ralae money for road construction la consti tutional but that no means of legally Issuing the bonds la provided for. la the opinion of A. E. Reames. who waa ape dally retained by the County Commie sionera to Investigate the recent law. While Mr. Reames haa not entirely completed bis Investigation, he seen lit tle hope of finding sny wsy that a legal election can be called authorising the Is suance of bonds. The Crater Lake Highway Commis sion of the Medford Commercial Club, thla afternoon turned the highway over to the county, following the financing of the road by the county, which recently employed a highway engineer to con struct roads in thla section. That portion of the road past Pumice Hill which haa been a butraboo to motor ists will be completed before the aeason atarts. Thla will maxe an automobile trip to the lake comparatively asy. The remainder of the fund subscribed by people throughout the state will be expended tinder the direction of county officials. DINER'S KNIFE SAVES HIM rood Lodged In Throat, Salem Man Removes It With Blade. SALKM. Or.. Msrch II. (Special.) Because a piece of pig-foot waa lodged In hla throat and the only method he saw for dislodging It waa by the use of a caseknlfe. with which he had beee eating. Henry Wilson, residing on Twenty-first atreet. thla city, la now conva lescing from what threatened to be a fatal injury. The accident, which occurred several days ago. Just came to light. Mr. Wilson while eating a pig s foot began to choke and with a steel caseknlfe succeeded1 In causing tha piece of meat to follow the proper channels, but when he start ed to pull the knife from hla throat he accidentally cut a large gash which bled profusely. Physicians found It difficult to close the wound, but were finally successful and Wilson Is now reported to be well on the road to recovery. GOULD CARRIES OUT PLAN He Resigns Railroad Presidency. Rockefeller Interest In Now. NEW TORK. March 11. George J. Gould today tendered hi resignation as president of the Missouri Pacific at a meeting of the directors and waa elected chairman of the board. The presidency was left vacant at . Mr. MAY BE INSURED AGAINST - v - I is X:-,; t .vLs" . e-se-- e ,eeV'. ' ,.W---.' 7 i- 5 . .'. ' . :. . .'ir: : V, '-'::'Hj.r.., Qould'a request. In the hope of filling it In the near future. The board of directors appointed a special committee, fgislstlng of George Gould. Frederick, annates and E. L. Adams, who was eiTTted to the execu tive committee, to select In their dis cretion a president of the road. The directors of the St. Louis. Iron Mountain & Southern Railway, a sub sidiary line of the Missouri Pacific ap pointed as an executive committee George Gould. Kingdon Gould, E. T. Jeffery. E. L. Msraton, E. D. Adams, Paul Warburg and It. M. Galloway. Mr. Gould was re-elected president of the Texas aV Paclfie Railway and his son. Kingdon Gould, was made a vice president, an additional vice-presidency having been created. Henry Cooper, of New Tork, was elected a member of the board of directors to succeed Alvln Kreich. resigned, end E. L. Marston. of Blair A Co.. was choeen a member of the executive committee in place of J. J. Plocum. The other officers were re elected. Mr. Gould Invited Messrs. Warburg, Marston and Adams to serve as direct ors on the Iron Mountain board, and Messrs. Marston and Henry E. Cooper to nerve on the Texas Pacific board, and Messrs. Marston and Adams on the Pertver Rio Grande board. In order that the Interests Joining him in tho Missouri Pacific should have close rela tions and be in continuous touch with all of the properties. George J. Gould, In a statement, says: It is hoped by all the interests that the stories and reports of discord be tween Jar. UOU1Q KUU inma us uw iu- vlted Into the properties will now cease. They are without foundation in fact and can only serve to Injure the credit of the properties, which It Is the united intention of all Interested to up build. PETERSON TRIAL OPENS ALLEGED WOMAN FORGER GETS PRELIMINARY HEARING. Mrs. Henrietta FarreHy, Widow of Robert Farrelljr, Oakland Capital ist, Appears In Court. SAX FRANCISCO. March Si. (Spe cial.) Preliminary bearing In the case of Mrs. Ines Peterson, who maintains she Is Mrs. Henrietta Farreliy and who tried to negotiate a $10,000 loan on the pretense that she waa the widow of the late Robert S. Farreliy, waa begun today before Police Judge ShortalL. Mrs. Henrietta Farreliy. widow of Robert Farreliy. the Oakland capital ist, whose name Mrs. Peterson is ac cused of forging, was in court, accom panied by her attorney, J. Richardson. Hldney M. L'brman, the attorney through whom Mr a. Peterson sought to obtain the loan on the Farreliy home In Man Leandro, was the only witness called. He told of Mrs. Peterson's visit to his offices, of her representations that she was the real Mrs. Farreliy, and of her algnlng the name "Henrietta Farreliy" to two notea for the loan. Th notes la question were Introduced as evidence and booked against the woman. The aeoused woman was not. veiled, for the first time since she haa made her appearance In court and took a deep Interest In the proceedings. A letter for her, addressed "Mrs. Inex Peterson. 8t Francla Hotel," waa for warded to the City Prison and pre sented to ber. She glanced at the ad dress on the envelope and refused to accept the letter, remarking, "that is not for me and I will not accept this, because I know that It is against the law to accept letters not for you." Centralla, Washington, the Hnb City For those seeking a place for the profitable investment of capital, or for a desirable home, perhaps there is no other place in the great Northwest that can oiler such Inducements as the City of Centralla. Washington. Such an abundance of cheap lumber, cheap cosl. pure running water, excellent transportation facilities, fertile lands, best churches and schools everything up-to-date with more than S000 hos pitable, enterprising people, who extend the "glad hand" to every respectable person, and who stand ready to aid In a material way every legitimate enter prise that gives promise of benefiting the city. Before returning East, colo nists should not fall to see Centralla. Call on or address Commercial Club, Centralla, Washington. - Lovett to Sell Oil Stock. SAN FRANCISCO. March 11. "The controlling Interest in the Associated Oil Company, owned by the Southern Pacific, is to ba sold," the Examiner announces today. "This sale will be the largest and most Important transaction in oil properties In tha history of Cali fornia. The purchase price, it is ex pected, will be not less than 10.000,000. and possibly evirt," I ULRIGH'S CHARGE ABATED IN COURT Booker "T. Washington, Yet Bound in Bandages, Appears in Case. ULRICH'S BAIL REDUCED Famous Negro Educator Appears In New York Courtroom Ready to Testify, but Defendant Waives Examination. NEW TORK, March 21. Through an agreement of counsel, the charge of felonious assault made by Booker T. Washington against Albert Ulrich, a carpenter, growing out of an attack upon the negro educator Sunday night, was reduced to one of simple assault today, and Instead of the case going to the grand jury as a felony, Urlch waived examination and was held to the Court of Special Sessions on the minor charge. Ball was reduced from $1500 to $500. William J. Gibson, counsel for Ul rich. said the agreement had been reached last night when he was called In .conference with attorneys and friends of Washington. Head Still In Bandages. V Interesf centered in- the appearance of Washington in Tolice CourU- His head was still swathed in bandages and he arrived in a taxlcap, accompanied by ex-Governor Plnchback. of Louis iana. The West Bide Police Court waa jammed and the crowd, in which ne groes predominated, extended Into the street. Presiding Magistrate McAdoo, who sat with Magistrate Cornell, took charge of the case and examined Washington and other witnessea In pri vate chambers, so that the clerk could draw up the modified charge. When Ulrich, who had been in conference wltn the other witnesses and with Washington, was called to the stand, his counsel announced that the defend ant would waive examination. -Will $500 ball be all rightr asked the magistrate. Both aldea assented and the bond was at once adjusted. Crowd Presses Negro. By this time the crowd in the street had grown to several thousand, and Washington, on departing, had great difficulty in reaching an automobile assigned to him. However, escorted by Mr. Aneny and Deputy Police Commissioner Flynn, he forced his way through the throng and was quickly driven away. To clear the streets Its was necessary to call out police reserves. Dr. Washington went back to his ho tel and it is understood expects to re main several days. Leading men con tinued to Interest themselves In his be half today. Among those in court to day were James Fltts, president of the City National Bank, of Tuskaloosa. Alsu; A. J. Schiffalin. president of the Armstrong Association, which assists negro students In Hampton Institute, and Jacob W. Mack, chairman of the society for the betterment of the condi tion of negroes of New Tork. As Ulrich walked out of the court, after furnishing ball, he said: "I guess nothing will ever come of this." Intoxicated ? No, Cries Booker T. Dr. Washington took to his bed at the hotel shortly after the trying day In court and will seek rest before go ing to Philadelphia FYlday night to speak before the Ethical Culture So ciety. In answer to Intimations In news paper stories. Dr. Washington desired to make a formal denial that he had taken a drink before visiting Sixty third street Sunday night. 'I never touched a drop of liquor in my life." he said, "and do not have the slightest idea, from experience, what intoxication Is like." AID WOULD BE GIVEN WHITE Alabamans Ask to Defray Expenses of rirleh in Assault Case. OREENVILLB. Ala- March SI. A pop ular subscription was started today among sympathizers of Albert Ulrich. to defray his expenses in the assault charge preferred against him by Booker T. Washington as a result of their alterca tion in New York Sunday night. A letter has been mailed to Ulrich asking him if the subscription will be accepted. REGREflslXPRESSED PUBLICITY OF CUSTOMS SEARcb CAUSES STATEMENT. Notoriety Given to Georgia Case Not Deemed Necessary to Report to Attorney-General's Office. WASHINGTON, March H. The pub licity which attended the search of the baggage of Mrs. Joseph W. Hull and her daughter, of Savannah. Ga.. on board the steamer Lusltanla by custom officials at New Tork on March 17 and the criti cism of the action of the custom offi cers was the cause of an official state ment made by the Treasury Department today. The department was "advised." the statement says, "that some member or members of the party would attempt to pass certain personal effects through the Custom-House without payment of duty, and consequently directions were given for the careful examination of the bag- The examination disclosed the fact that there had been omitted from their declarations more than WOO worth of dutiable merchandise. In accordance with the law applicable In such cases, a list of the undeclared articles was made and forfeiture will be completed. . it. i ,i.r,DrfMirt however. has not deemed It necessary to report the facts to tha United states Aiiurue? iur action, in view of the disagreeable no toriety to which the women in question have been already subjected. "It has no comment to make on the searching of the party by the inspectors except to regret that the facts were made public" Iowa Women Lose Right to Vote. DES MOINES, March 21. The Iowa Senate, at the close of an exciting de bate todav, deferred the resolution for woman suffrsge, by a vote of 27 to 21. F. P. Young's Forced Cash Raising Sale that he - Ladies' High-Class rurnisnings; dui ne aiso re alizes that it is the only way to raise cash quickly. Do you know that you can save about one-half on Waists, Underwear, Neckwear and other wearables at F. P. Young's this week? Sale closes Saturday. 1 2 KiA Oloves ' 79t $2.50 Lingerie Waists on sale $5.00 Silk Umbrellas $2.98 gLza U 8 at....! $1.48 $7.50 to $10.00 Umbrellas on $3.50 Long Kid Gloves at, 77ZTT- $5' Dair SI. 48 $7.50 to $12.00 Lingerie P"r X Waists . .84.98 $1.00 Stocks 48J $1.75 Short Kid Gloves at, 777T t , XT , pajr S1.48 75c t0 $!-50 Lace Dutcn Col 75c to 2-50 Assorted Neck- lars 48 wear, stocks, jabots and $2.25 Short Kid Gloves at, bows 48 $1.65 25c Collars lO? 85c and 50c Fancy Neckwear, $1.50 Silk Hose 690 3-50 and AutrJ stocks, jabots and bows 19 $2.50 Louise Corset. :S1.48 . at Z All our Fine Embroideries i ca j ,mr n 35c Last-Forever Hose, chij- at HALF PEICE $1.50 and $2.00 Louise Corset dren's 19 St 98 : : $3.00 Allover Laces.. $1.98 nnn . . , . $1.50 and $2.00 Umbrellas . Sits !??!... ..$1198 at 98 VaL Laces Reduced. $2.50 and $3.00 Umbrellas " 50c Sleeveless Vests 29 at $1.98 $9.50 Silk Petticoats $4.b5 290 Morrison Street TUFT AIDS POTTER President Commutes Portland Man's Sentence to Fine. HENEY WORKS FOR MERCY Prosecutor In Land-FYand Cases Asks Executive Clemency for Con victed Man Who Had Turned State's Evidence Jn Trials. WASHINGTON, March 41. President Tatt today commuted to a fine of $50 the sentence of Thaddeus Potter, of Portland. Or., who was convicted of complicity In a conspiracy to defraud the Government of public lands. The Governor of Oregon, many law yers and Francis J. Heney, who prose cuted him, recommended clemency for Potter. President Taft commuted his sentence "because ho aided the state In the prosecution of more culpable of fenders." Thaddeua Potter was indicted with Wlllard N. Jones and Ira Wade Sep tember 2, 1905. for conspiracy to de fraud the Government of timber land on the Silets reservation. About 3000 acres were involved In the case. The 'trial of the three men began October 2. 106. Twelve days later Jones and Potter were convicted and Wade waa found not guilty. On August 4. the following year. Pot ter was sentenced byJudge Hunt, then of Montana, who has since been ap pointed on the Commerce Court. The sentence waa six months in the County Jail and a 1500 fine. The case went to the United States Circuit Court of Ap peals, and the Judgment was affirmed. President Taft waa then called upon to exercise executive clemency. United States District Attorney Mc Court has received word that Potter will be obliged to pay the costs of the trial, as well as his 150 fine. Potter said last night he wished to express his thanks to his friends who had aided him in securing the present disposition of his case. At the time TIME CERTIFICATES If you have an amount of money you are not using you can realize interest on it while awaiting invest ment by taking some form of our Time Cer tificates. Tell us your re quirements and we will advise as to form of deposit best suited to your purposes. MERCHANTS SAVINGS & TRUST COMPANY S. "W. Corner Sixth and "Washington Streets. W. H. Fear, President, Wlllard Case, Vlee-Presldent. O. C. Bartaaaeyer, Cashier. E. M. Hnlden. Asst. Cashier. is losing money on his entire - mm a a at a F.P.YOUNG be was Indicted be was working as a clerk in the office of Carey & Mays. Between the time he was convicted Between tne time ne was convictcu and the time he was sentenced he waa A SALE OF U. S. ARMY GOODS WILL COMMENCE IN THE OLD OLDS, WORTMAN KING BUILDING - CORNER OF FIFTH AND WASHINGTON STREETS SECOND FLOOR FRIDAY MORNING A large display of Army Blan kets, Serges, Shoes, Underwear and other paraphernalia will be shown. Curios and unusual things galore to please and inter est everyone. Mr. Kirk, the manager, has conducted previous sales in Port land, and therefore does not need an introduction. Watch The Oregonian this week for further particulars of the opening of this sale of Army Goods. WATCH US PROVE IT! $30,000 Stock ofHigh-dass Ladies' Furnishings stock of Morrison Street taken 111 and went to Southern Cali fornia for six months. Since then he . at Crescent Lake. Wash has spent much ot the time on a rancu