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THE MORNING OREGONIAN, TUESDAT. MAT 25, 1920 PITTDGK WILL CASE First Testimony Is Taken Before Judge Tazwell. me that his non-responsiveness, whlch-l i- his ' business affairs until his is one way of saying- that he was al- death," asserted Attorney Carey, in ways an admirable listener, was part , the openinf statement to the court of the secret of. his unquestioned for the proponents. power. - "Henry. L. Pittock was a man who 'His was a marked individuality and his individuality found expression through every department of the pa- was successful in business affairs, a man of wise foresight who built a vast fortune by his initiative and in per. He was held by those associated dustry, he continued. "He came to with him with a. feeling of reverence I Oregon at the age of 16 and until the REASON FOR TRUST GIVEN Motives .Leading Publisher to Con- serve His Estate Are Cited; Jury Trial Denied. behind the establishment of a 20 year trust for the estate of the late Henry L. Pittock was the desire to continue The Oregonian as a vital, useful force in the community. This purpose was disciosed in the testi mony of Edgar B. Piper, editor of the newspaper, during- the hearing of the will contest initiated by Mrs. Caro line P. Leadbetter. which opened be fore Circuit Judge Tazwell yesterday morning. Mr. Pittock decided to keep the newspaper property in trust, the in centive being furnished by a desire to- retain the services of Mr. Piper. who asked in 1912 the assurance of permanent tenure when forced to choose between The Oregonian and a i-ali to the editorial " management of two middle western newspapers. This was made a provision of a will executed by Mr. Pittock in 1912 and later incorporated in the 1916 will, now under attack. The 1916 will Plates in trust all Mr. Plttock's property. The decision of Mr. Pittock was based on the situation presented by the Impending loss of his editor in 10.12 and not on any representations oft-C A. Morden or O. L. Price, present trustees of the estate who are ac cused of undue influence on the tes tator, according to evidence produced by proponents of the estate yester day. j Control Actively ExerclnetL. fv'ot only was Mr. Pittock in full possession of his mental faculties at the time the will was drawn on August 23, 1916, but he remained in active, personal control of The Ore gonian until his final illness of less than two weeks' duration, culminat ing In his death January 28, 1919, was the purport of testimony. Either a few- weeks or a year after Mr. Piper was not positive as to whether the incident occurred in 1916 or 1917 the signing of the final will. Mr. Pittock led a party in a six-mile hike do'wn the slopes of Larch mountain, disdaining to rest frequently along the way, testified Mr. Piper. Early the succeeding day. he said. Mr. Pit lock left on a trip to British Colum bia. He was 81 years of age at that time. JVone of the employes of Mr. Pittock who occupied the witness stand yes trclay and among them were those who' were close to him could recol lect any flagging of mental vigor as - tlie publisher met advancing years. The slowing down of his step and of liia movements was the only indica tion they could see of the ravages of-time. All agreed that he was alert mentally to the last. Own Convictions Stronc. . There was no man less susceptible to undue suggestion than Mr. Pittock. said witnesses. While he could be convinced of another's point of view they said, a distinguishing character istic was his firmness and strength of will. He seldom took persons Into his confidence, and the experience of Mr. Piper with Mr. Pittock was that the publisher made his own decisions and based his conclusions on facts secured from persons most familiar with those tacts. Mr. Piper, who has been connected with The Oregonian most of the time pince 1887, when he was correspondent for the newspaper at Salem, was chief witness for the proponents yesterday. Air. Piper becane city editor of the newspaper In 1894, managing editor in 11)04 and editor as well as managing editor after the death of Harvey L. Scott In 1910. As managing editor he testified that he had almost daily contact with Mr. Pittock. "control ling proprietor" of The Oregonian. Conferences Held Dally, "After Mr. Scott's death I re ceived my authority directly from Mr. Pittock," said Mr. Piper. "It was my practice to see him every day at his office, except when there was a good reason otherwise." He testified that Mr. Pittock was in direct touch with all departments of the news paper and knew at all times what was going on. Asked to give a word picture of Mr. Pittock, Mr. Piper said: "He was a quiet man, a firm man and a just man. He was always mas ter of himself and of The Oregonian. He bad a lively and continuous inter est in The Ore,gonian and its affairs and very frequently gave general di rections as to the line of policy to be followed. I do not. think there was anything of moment concerning The Oregonian that I had to do with that Mr. Pittock was not fully informed about. . Contact Alway Close. "He eat always In the seat of au thority on The Oregonian. He went on The Oregonian - as a weekly In jsj3. In 1861 began publication of The rtiily Oregonian and In 1S81 The Sun day Oregonian, maintaining with the newspaper close personal direction and control until the time of his death in 1919. "He was a man who did not express himself freely, or at all, except when there was reason to give a decision or make clear his attitude. It seems to KEEP IT SWEET Keep yemr stomach sweet today and ward-- off the indigestion of tomorrow try KM1GSD5 the new aid to diges tion as pleasant and as safe to take as candy. MADE IT SCOTT A WVNE HA1EXS OF SCOTT'S EVULSION Rely on Cuticura To Clear Away Skin Troubles wttdiMMi, Ofstmevt ft ae4ha-7alram W r..w 4ar.c SuiJii f OWim. 1WM, Sm. which somewhat approached awe. I do not know of a man of my time for whom I have ever had deeper respect nor have I ever met a man on whose judgment I would more certainly rely. Motives Quickly Discerned. "He understood you though he might not say anything. He under stood motives and in deciding the merits of questions did so - without reference to the personality o per sons by whom they were represented. "He was the head of The Oregonian, the foundation on which The Orego nian was reached first by himself alone, then with Mr. Scott, and later again almost wholly by himself until he died." The witness went on to say that Mr. Pittock was a man of firm will, not readily amenable to suggestion. He was a very attentive reader of The Oregonian, Mr. Piper saying that he believed Mr. Pittock read every line in the paper e::cept the classified ad vertising, readily calling attention to any blemish of typography or mis statement of fact. "Old you notice any weakness of Mr. Pittock's 'will 'or faculties during the last years of his life?" asked Charles H. Carey of ths law firm of Carey & Kerr. - "No." v Sentiment Seldom Influenced. . 'n j "Was he susceptible to the influence of individuals? Did he allow '-others to control his judgment?" , "Control? No. But to persuade him possibly against bis desire or first im pression could certainly be done." "Did he ever allow sentiment or personal feeling to govern his ac tions?" "I think not at all." "Did Mr. Plttocx ever talk about his disposition of The Oregonian property?" V "The question needs some explana tion," answered Mr. Piper, continuing: "Mr. Scott died in 1910.' Early in 1912. about March 1, I had a letter from an important publisher of the middle west, asking if I was open to an offer to assume the position of editor or his two daily newspapers, to remain permanently in his employ at an in creased salary. I met him later in San Francisco. After returning to Portland 1 received a written offer from him which included, in sub stance, an increase in salary and stock bonus in his publishing Com pany. This was the middle of April, 1912. Situation Is Kxplained. "I was very much attracted by the offer and had practically made up my mind that I could not afford to turn it down. Mr. Pittock was then about 75. , I knew enough about him to know that he was extremely jealous of his power and authority over The Ore gonian and did not expect he would be willing to male a sufficient in ducement for me to stay. I thought that with his passing The Oregonian would soon go into other bands ana my tenure would be uncertain. "I had not the slightest idea what disposition he would :.i ke of The Oregonian. I went to Mr. Pittock and set forth the situation and told him I thought I would be compelled, in justice to myself and family, to ac cept the offer. He asked me if I was dissatisfied with Oregon and The Ore gonian and I told him distinctly not. I had lived here all " my life, my friends were here and I had reared my family here. If I had one great ambition more than anbther in my: profession as a journalist it was to be! and remain as editor of The Ore-, gonlan. I Position Provided For. "Mr. Pittock asked me ir 1 would remain if my tenure could be secured and my salary le made satisfactory. I told him that was my greatest de sire. He eaid in substance that he thought it could be arranged, but that he would like to think It over. Later I was told, either by Mr. Morden or Mr. Pittock, that if I would decline the offer Mr. Pittock would guarantee y tenure on The Oregonian so long as I was serviceable." Later a draft of the 1912 will was presented to Mr. Piper. The same arrangement as to continued employ ment or Mr. Piper was made as to Mr. Morden. Wnen he thanked Mr. Pittock, Mr. Piper said the publisher evidenced "somewhat more emotion than I'd ever seen him show." Neither Mr. Morden nor Mr. Price was present during any talks of Mr. Piper with Mr. Pittock concerning the new ar rangement, said the witness. Mr. Piper recognized the phraseology of the clause in the 1916 will providing for his continued employment as edi tor of The Oregonian as Identical with that in the 1812 will. Mr. Piper was informed by Mr. Pit tock before his death that the second will included the trust as In the 1912 will, but the desire was expressed that the execution of the will not be made generally known. Editor Sent to Europe. T was continually lmDortuned bv friends as to what Mr. Pittock would do with The Oregonian and it was once or twice intimated to me by others that they knew Mr. Pittock had placed it in trust," said the wit ness "But did anybody know it through you r ne was asked. "Nobody except my wife." The trip of Mr. Piper to Europe with otner editors as guest of the British government from September to December 7, 1918. was referred to as a matter needing decision from Mr. Pittock a short time before his death. It meant that Mr. Piper would be away when an election was coming on ana otner things needed his attention. cut the immediate decision of Mr. Pittock was that it would be of more advantage to the newspaper for him to take the tour. On his return Mr. Piper recelVed in structions from Mr. Pittock concern lng a business matter in New York and later talked with him a great deal concerning the trip, he said. Cross-examination was brief. . Mr. Piper said that he did not have manv disagreements with Mr. Pittock con cerning the policy of The Oregonian, saying. "1 had besn on The Oregonian a long, time and was pretty well sat urated with the traditions of The Ore gonian and knew about what Mr. Scott or Mr. Pittock would desire The Oregonian to 6ay." Bike Docs Not Weary. The witness admitted that he had received, a rise in salary since the figure fixed by Mr. Pittock in 1912 and that another rise of JlOu a month was allowed since Mr. Pittock's death, due to rising living costs. The Larch mountain trip was re lated by Mr. Piper, who confessed to being well tired out by the journey. He declare! that when he suggested a rest to Mr. Pittock at one stage of the hike that the publisher replied, "I've noticed that those people who stop on the way never get very far," and kept going. He told of a Chamber of Commerce trip to Coos Bay country in which Mr. Pittock took an all-day trip in an automobile having a br-jken spring and went to a dance that evening. remaining out unti. 12 o'clock, though.; not aancing nimsen. "His mind was none the less alert, his grasp of affairs none the less cer tain es he advanced in age," were the concluding words of the witness. One Ambition Served. "This is not the case of a feeble man surrounaea oy greedy, con-si-ifrce-less persons, but of a man of li'.'S personality who was active time of his death had but one real occupation the upbuilding of The Oregonian. ' It -. is a great paper, a property of great value and an- im portant item in his estate. "The Oregonian was the apple of his eye. He desired, more than any thing else, to see it kept together and held together for the carrying out of established policies. Will Indicates Wishes. The first will of Mr. Pittock was drawn in 1912. It had many charac teristics of the second will, made four years later. This last will was the result, of evolution of conditions. We hope to satisfy your honor beyond a reasonable doubt that this will is a will of highest wisdom. It Is not the will of any. person but Mr. Pittock. He possessed a strong will and per sonality and could not be Influenced." That the will was "a most unusual and unnatural will" was the conten tion of W. M. Cake of the firm of Cake & Cake, who made the open ing statement for the contestant. He said that Mrs. Leadbetter desired to preserve the good name of Mr. Pit tock and that it . was not Intended to contradict the real purpose of Mr. Pittock's life in the destiny of the newspaper as disclosed by the pro But that this. was an unusual will will appear from a reading of it," he continued. . "We believe that disclos ures from the life of Mr. Pittock will show that this was a most unnatural will." The attorne'y went on to call at tention to the advanced age of Mr. Pittock at the time 'the will was drawn, saying that he had reposed in creasing confidence in the trustees named by that will, C. A. Morden and O. L. Price, as he grew older. There followed the reading of excerpts from the contest petition. In which the ai legations' of -undue influence, con spiracy, etc, are set forth, to ex Plain the creation of a 20-year trus teeshin depriving the children of any voice In the handling of Mr. Pittock's vast interests during that period. Will Maklnic Recalled. D. P. Price, attorney, brother of O. L. Price, executor of Mr. Pittock's will and joint trustee of his estate with Mr. Mocden, was the first witness to be called. Unlike a lawsuit where the complainant puts on evidence first to prove-his claim, In-a' will contest it is required that' the proponents of the will establish as. far as possible its validity before the attack of the petitioner, or contestant, is made. Mr. Price was the first witness to sign the will of Mr. Pittock on Au gust 23, 1916. He testified that he had known Mr. Pittock for about 15 years, that he had performed some legal services for him and that he was called by his brother, O. L. Price, about 5 o'clock on August 23, 1916, to Mr. Pittock's office. "Mr. Pittock was holdingthe will in his hand when I entered." he said. "I am not certain whether Mr. Hartmus, the other witness, was there when I entered or . came immediately after. Mr. Pittock sat down at his table and signed the Instrument. He then, passed the will over to me for signature. Mr. Hartmus affixed his signature after mine." Competency Not Doubted, "Did Mr. Pittock appear to be under any outside Influence?" asked At torney Carey. "He was acting absolutely for him self, so far as I know." "As to his competency?" I would say that he was com petent." Was there anything unusual in. his actions or appearance at this time?' Absolutely nothing J. P. Cotton of the New Tork firm of McAdoo, Cotton & Franklin opened the cross-examination for the con test ant. Who was present when the will was executed?" he demanded. "Mr. Pittock, O. L. Price. Mr. Hart- muay.and myself. 'Did anyone else know of the exe cution of this will?' I don't know of anyone else know ing about the will." What happened to the will?" The will was left with Mr. Pit tock and I never saw it again until after his death." 'Do you know -where the will was kept?" . 'Not of my own knowledge." "Where have you heard It was kept?" I heard that it was kept in Mr. PittOck'e private vault." Did you ever see it before that day?" I never saw It in completed form before that time but I saw the final draft wnich was taken to a stenog rapher to be re-written a few days before it was executed. Legal Phases Considered. "Did you have any hand ' in paring the final draft?" "I read it over." "Did you have any hand in paring the final draft r "I did not." Mr. Price went on to say that his brother had brougut the final draft to bim to look over "to see If there was any serious legal objection to it," but that he found nothing wrong with the document. He had kept it all day and possibly over night, he asserted, while he' Looked up the law on several phases, particularly, he recalled, concerning the delegation of power In voting the stock of a corporation. . "The draft submitted to me had many interlineations by Mr. Pittock himself," he declared. ' "You knew that it was his hand writing?" asked the attorney. -Tea. I am. familiar with Mr. Pit tock's handwriting." , "Nons of the language was yours?"' "None." Mr. Price ald he had noted the initials "H.- L. P." - in Mr. Pittock's writing on one of the five pages of the will, but that, he was not certain which one. . they appeared on all the pages but he 'did not loo lt-over the document in detail when he signed as witness, he declared. Influence No Seen. Mr. Pittock was fully as capable mentally when he executed his second will as when he signed his first, tes tified W. E. Hartmus. assistant man ager of The Oregonian, who had been a witness to both wills. He observed nothing abnormal or peculiar about Mr. Pittock's appearanace . or actions at the time the second will was signed. August 23, 1916, he said. "What was Mr. Pittock's charac ter?" he was asked. "He was a man of very strong char acter." "Was he firm?" "He was firm almost to the point of obstinacy at times." "Did any circumstances ever come to your attention which would lead you to form the impression that O. L. Price had any undue influence over Mr. Pittock V "Never." Iong; Service Recalled. "Did Mr. Morden every appear to -give orders to Mr. Pittock?" "Iso: Air. Morden pot his orders from Mr. Pittock. I know that any questions of any importance requir ing decision were deferred by Mr. Morden. who was asitaTt manacer during Mr. P5:ock s : .fe.:.r.e. t. ..: ; he consuoleG .nr. firtuck. " Do you know if Mr. Pillock UaU any differences of opinion with Mr.' Morden?" "I don't know, but I have referred matters to Mr. Morden in which Mr. Morden had one opinion, to find that opinion - changed after Mr. Morden conferred with Mr. Pittock." Mr. Hartmus testified that he had been in the employ of Mr. Pittock In various capacities for 21 years. Mind Active Always. Mr Pittock knew - by direct over sight of everything that went on in The Oregonian establishment, testi fied David Foulkes, superintendent of printing, who had been with the newspaper for 30 years. He was a very. kindly, -very just man." said Mr. Foulkes. "and was the dominating force on The Oregonian without any question." 'What change did yon notice in him during the latter years of bis lifer- Nothing, more tban slowing up physically. Mentally I could see no change." Was there anything to indicate that he was under the influence of Mr. Morden to any degree?" My opinion is that he was not and I know Mr. Morden was under the In fluence of Mr. Pittock. I know Mr. Morden always referred matters of any importance to Mr. Pittock." Jurj Is Denied. Proponents of the will won first honors in the legal battle, when Judge Tazwell denied the motion of the contestant which sought to im panel a jury to hear the evidence in the case and render a verdict in aavisory capacity to the judge. Judge Taawell held with the argu ment of. John F Logan that the sug gestion that a jury be called should come from the chancellor himself if a sharp conflict of evidence appeared to make it necessary. Decisions have always held that a court may call a jury in such cases if the evidence proves confusing and advice is desired, argned Mr. Logan but chancellor cannot decide whether or not his conscience needs advice until- the-' evidence has been pro duced and testimony heard. He has the power to call a jury, but no right to do so unless conflicting evi dence develops. The right of the con testant to a jury in such cases is not an inherent right, but is discretion ary with the court, particularly in cases where fraud or undue influ ence is charged." Judge Taswell said, .in denying the motion, that it was an unusual re uueet at this stage of' the case and had no precedent in Oregon law. He declared that he would call a jury later, as the case develops, if he be lieved the advice would be of value in reaching his decision. The attorneys appearing In the contest are C. H. Carey, James B Kerr, John F. Logan and D. P. Price of Portland for the proponents, and Cake & Cake, and L. A. Liljeqvis of Portland and J. P. Cotton of Mc Adoo. Cotton & Franklin, New York, for the contestant. 0L1TICIAWS AT SEA, OLE HANSON AVERS Nobody Can Pick Winner, Says Ex-Mayor. . PURE INCREASE FAVORED H. H. COREY GIVES VIEWS OX TROLLEY SITUATION. Public Service Commissioner Says Conditions May Warrant 7 -Cent Ride.' BIG LECTURE TOUR ENDED Country's Outlook Bright, Yet Everybody Dissatisfied Says Dynamic Strikebreaker. pre- pre- SALEM, Or.. May 24. (Special.) H. H. Corey, member of the Oregon public service commission, after read ins: newspaper stories today that th Portland Railway Light and Power company Intended again to make ap plication for increased rates on th traction line of the corporation an nounced that he would vote for an order providing for a 7-cent fare an one cent for transfers unless th financial conditions of the company had changed since the last investiga tion of the corporation was made last February. At the time of handlnc down th last order in the rail-vay case Mr. Corey wrote a dlssentli g opinion in which he held that the company was entitled to a 7-cent fare, together with 1 cent additional for transfers. Commissioners Buchtel and Williams voted to refer the entire matter of furnishing relief for the. company to the voters of Portland.. ..." This was to be done, according to the order, through the elimination of bridge tolls, taxes, free transporta tion and the city taking over the rails. The recommendations contained In the predominating order were included- in three measures and sub" mitted to the voters at Friday's spe cial election. All the measures were defeated-, by overwhelming majorities. Now it is said, the corporation will come back to the commission with an application similar to the one on which the commissioners returned a divided opinion - early in March. "In the event the Portland Railway Light & Power company is in the same financial straits as shown by our investigation last February. I will vote for trie increased fare." said Mr. Corey. "Should it develop, however, that the corporation has made a better showing since our last investi gation, it may be possible that the fare will not be advanced. On the other hand, should the records show that an even greater decrease in the revenues of the' company is evident, an 8-cent fare may be necessary." Neither Mr. Buchtel nor Mr. Wil liams could be interviewed on the subject today, the former being in Portland and the latter on his way to Washington. Ole Hanson, the two-fisted dynamic ex-mayor of Seattle, who single- handed was responsible in no small measure for breaking a general strike in the Sound city some time ago, dropped into Portland last night. after motoring from Los Angeles. Mr. Hanson has Just finished a lec ture tour, taking him Into 45 states. He spoke to 256.000 persons in 115 addresses. And the theme of his talk was Americanism. I don't want a story." he said. "An interview? Well, I don't know but. say, give me a typewriter and-I'll write one myself." And Ole Hanson, apostle of Ameri canism and the square deal for capi tal and labor, sat down at a reporter's typewriter. Here is his story: ' BY OLE HANSON. During the past few months I have visited 45 states in the Union and spoken In the larger centers in each state. The American people are not wrought up to any white heat as yet in relation to politics. In the states where direct primaries were held some interest was evinced, bulMn no state was there any great, overwhelm ing enthusiasm exhibited. benator Johnson of California is making a strenuous campaign, but it is very questionable if he can win in Chicago. General Wood is well spoken of everywhere and in a two- handed fight probably would beat any other of the candidates named for the nomination. I have talked with many of the leading politicians throughout the nation, and all are at sea. The dif ferent managers are making claims, of course, but no one knows any bet ter than a newsboy who will be nom inated in Chicago. Babbles te Be Burst. As for the democratic nomination. it looks as if McAdo has the best chance. As to the condition of the country It simply looks too good to be true. There Is no unemployment, no hun ger, no want, and yet people are dissatisfied in all walks of life. The curtailment of credit by the federal reserve bank will prick a few buoy ant bubbles In the next few months: the people themselves are not buying! now with "their former riotous ex- j travagance. In a little while things will begin to return to normal. How ever, I see no hope of any permanent j lowering - of prices, simply because the retailers are cutting. The man ufacturers' cost must first be re duced. Restricted production was partially responsible for the high cost of liv ing, and this does not mean merely that the workers restricted their ef forts. In the south a strong propa ganda was spread to restrict the acreage of cotton. Of course, re stricted production means compulsory and premeditated poverty and bank ruptcy. Farmers' Outlook Bright. I look for the farmers to reap a golden harvest for the next few years at least. We are a great industrial and manufacturing nation and folks must be -fed and clothed and lessened acreage means higher prices for those who remain' and work the land. It will not be long before the city fel low will realize that he had better be on the farm. No, I have no political plans of any kind. I will always take part in politics, first because I like it and second because it is every citizen's duty. I shall return to Seattle to my family and be glad to get back. Everything you put into yout Thor gets equal attention. 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