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THE SOTDAT OREGQyiAX. PORTLAND, JTTLY 1, 1906. LITTLE IS LEARNED governing the retirement of officers who have served 40 years. Major Palmer has been stationed in Portland since last January, having come here at that time from the Philippines, where he had been in service. He has served in many parts of the country, and has been connected with the Quarter master's Department for the past nine years. Having served as a private and non commissioned officer for more than ten year?. Major Palmer was given the. rank of Second Lieutenant in the Twenty fourth Infantry, January 34. 18S0. and was promoted to a First Lieutenancy in the same regiment in April. 1886. He was transferred to the Quartermaster's De partment with the rank of Captain Feb ruary 18, 1897, and was ranked as Major August 2, 1903. In the latter position he has served up to the time of his present retirement. WOODARD, CLARKE & CO. Grand Jury Investigates the Ballots. Prescriptions Called For and Delivered Without Extra Charge FOURTH AND WASHINGTON STREETS You Should Have One of Our Vapor BATH CABINETS In Your Home Phone Your Drug Wants to Private Exchange 11. We'll I Do the Best INVALID ROLLING CHAIRS For Sale or Rent Aids to the Deaf THEORIES AS TO MISTAKES MERCHANTS INVESTMENT AND TRUST COMPANY Wrong Returns From Precinct 88 Leads to an Inquiry Which 1 alls to Place the Blame on Anyone, FOURTH AT GLADSTONE PARK 10 Unless more incriminating evidence is -secured it Is not probable that the mem bers of the election board of Precinct 88 will be Indicted by the grand jury, which Is now conducting a rigid investigation Into the alleged fraud. John Chalmers, Fred Brandes and C Schwerdtmann, the election judges of 'the precinct which has caused such a sensation, were before the grand Jury yesterday, but their testimony was very unsatisfactory, and the affair Is as much of a mystery as it was before. The three judges identified the ballots which had passed through their hands, knocking the pins from under the theory that the original ballots had been taken from the boxes and others substituted. Jt has developed that Stevens was not the only one who suffered by the count of the election Judges. It is understood that If a recount of the ballots cast for all of the candidates were made, that Chamberlain and Van Zante would each lose about ten votes. It is said that a great many mistakes were made which In a recount would favor both Republican and remocratic candidates Indiscrimi nately. Theories as to Krrors. It Is believed by some that there was premeditated and concerted action on the part of either the election Judges or the rlerks to count out Stevens. Withycombe and Webster, but it Is understood that the grand Jury thinks differently and that It Is Inclined to believe that the mis lakes were due to Ignorance on the part of the members of the election board. The many stupid mistakes which were found give the members of the jury the Impres sion that the election board is honest but hopelessly ignorant. Yesterday morning the inquisitors had a little fun at the expense of the Judges. In answer to questions, they declared in the most emphatic terms that they were satisfied and convinced that they had not mado any mistakes when they counted the ballots. As a test the three of them were asked to count four of the ballots over again, and each of them made one or more mistakes. J. T. Mllner. secretary of the Demo cratic County Central Committee, is still firmly convinced that the ballots were changed after they left the hands of the judges, although the ballots have been identified. Mr. Mllner has solicited the assistance of the chemists and now contends that the crosses upon the ballots might have been changed by the means of acids. Talks of Acids. "T have been told of an acid with which pencil marks can be removed without the slightest damage to the paper." said Mr. Mllner yesterday, after he had been before the grand Jury. "Now, It Is not Impossible that on those seven ballots which I believe were cast for Word and not for Stev ens, as the recount w.ould Indicate, the cross for our candidate for Sheriff was removed by the acid. "I know all the election judges and clerks of that precinct, and they are men of more than average intelli gence," continued Mr. Mllner. "I do not believe that they could make such blunders unintentionally. The election board either committed fraud or the ballot-boxes were broken into after they left the hands of the members of the board. I am satisfied that those honest, conscientious farmers would not stoop to such crooked work, and despite the circumstances, I firmly be lieve that the boxes were tampered with." Ballot Boxes Examined. Both the members of the grand jury and the three election judges most care fully examined the ballot boxes and the ballots yesterday, but they were unable to discover anything out of the ordinary. County Clerk Fleld testified thr.t the bat lot boxes from Precinct S8 were sealed when delivered to him and that he could riot possibly understand how anyone could have broken Into them when they were in his custody. Not much credence is given the theory advanced by Mr. Mllner that the ballots might have been changed with acids. In the first place, it would be almost a phys ic".! impossibility for anyone to have re moved the seals without leaving signs of his work. Then agai, it would take hours to treat the ballots with acids and to make other markings and it is well known that the ballot boxes were guarded by both Word and Stevens men as soon as it was settled that the election was to be contested. Just what will be the outcome of the scandal Is a matter of conjecture, as be yond the discovery made during the re count no other evidence that will diffuse any light upon the mixup has been secured by the grand jury. That body will probably adjourn Monday. The elec tion judges, J. T. Mllner and County Clerk Fields were the only ones who tes tified yesterday regarding Precinct SS. The three election clerks. Diedrich. Slavin and Borsch, were not called. GIVE A RUBBER EXHIBITION At Royal Botanic Gardens. Perede niya Colombo, Ceylon. An exhibition showing exhibits of rub ber in all of its various forms, rubber machinery, tapping, collecting, treating and storing apparatus, will be held under authority of the Ceylon government at the Royal Botanic Gardens from September 13 to September -7 next inclusive. This ex hibition will be national in the appeal it will make to the interests of all civilized nations. There has perhaps been a greater development in rubber manufacture dur ing the past nve years than in any other single line of staple product. The gov ernment has made most liberal conces sions that will insure extensive exhibits nt the coming exposition. Free railway transportation and exemption from import duty will be allewed by the government on all machinery that may be exhibited. MAJOR PALMER IS RETIRED secretary of War Grants His Request to Be Relieved. Major Alfred N. Palmer, of the Quar termaster's Department, U. S. A., with headquarters at Portland, received ad-!ce from the Secretary of War yesterday that his application to be retired from the feprvlce had been accepted, and that he will be relieved of duty as soon as a suc tesor Is etatloned in this city. He re tires from the army upon three-quarters twlv In accordance with the- provision FINE PROGRAMME IS PROMISED FOR OCCASION. Speeches by Noted Men, Hawaiian Orchestra, Baseball and Other Athletic Events. The only big celebration in Clackamas Count j is slated for Gladstone Park. July 4, when Willis Chatman Hawley and Ho mer L. Castle will be morning and after noon orators. The Hawaiian Royal Band and Glee Club, the State Band of Salem: also two soloists, Mrs. Hallie Parrish Hinges, of Salem, and Mrs. Imogen Har ding Brodie. of Oregon City, will present musical numbers. The Declaration of In dependence will be read by Professor W. M. Rasmus, of the Portland School of Oratory. In addition to the musical and literary programme, a big baseball game is slated between the Portland Trunk Company's team and the Northwest Gun and Bicycle Club. Elmer Farr's cham pion high-diving dog of the world, Maxi mo, will climb a ladder and make two of his 60-foot dives. Maximo's young owner is willing to dive his pet against any dog in the world. The celebrated artists, Simo and Simo, will appear in their balancing and contortion acts. Other events will be a fat man's race, potato race, shoe and stocking race, a quarter-mile race for adults, a tug of war, climbing greased pole and other athletic stunts. The com plete programme follows: MORNING. 9:30 to 10:30 Royal Hawaiian Band and Glre Club. 10:30 Music by State Band of Salem; In vocation. Rev. H. B. Robins, reading, "Dec laration of Independence." Professor W. M. Rasmus, Portland School of Oratory: solo. "Viva h' America. ' Mrs. Hallie Parrish. Hinges, of Salem; cantata, "Beautiful Wil lamette, with 50 voices under the direction of Mrs. Imogen Harding Brodie, music by Father Dominick. Soloists; Miss Eula R. Bennett, soprano; Mrs. Imogen Harding Brodie. contralto: Ross J. Far-go, tenor; Jack N. Johnson, baritone, gressman Willis Chatman "Our Country Forever," Mrs Oration, Con Hawley; nolo. , Hallie Parrish Hinges. AFTERNOON, 12:15 to 1:00 Concert. State Band of Salem. 1 :00 to 2:00 Concert and musical enter tainment, solo, quartet, etc.. Royal Hawaiian Band and Glee Club, Athletic Field. 1:30 to 2:O0 Simo and Simo In their mar velous balancing and contortion acts. 2:00 High dive by "Maximo." 2:04) Programme in Auditorium, B. Lee Paget, of Portland, presiding. 2:00 Music by State Salem Band. 2:10 "Star Spares led Banner" ; soloist, Mrs. Imogen Harding Brodie, with band accompaniment and chorus; recitation, "The Boys of America," Miss Lillian Mullen: in troductory address, L H. Amos, of Port land , oration. Homer L. Castle, of Pitts burg, Pa. 3 :30 Baseball game, Northwest Gun and Bicycle Club and Portland Trunk Company's team. 5:00 Music by Salem State Band on Ath letic Field. 5:00 Athletic tournament: Potato race, girls 14 years and under ; shoe and stock ing race, boys 14 years and under; fat man's race, climbing greased pole, tug of war from teams chosen on the grounds, quarter mile race for adults and sack race for boys 12 years and under. G:00 High dive by "Maximo." Substantial prizes for all athletic stunts. MUST STICK TO WATER Abstinence Society Formed Among Chicago Milk-Wagon Drivers. CHICAGO, June 30. Stephen C. Sumner, business agent for the Milk Wagon rrlvers Union, has launched a total ab stinence society in his organization. He has Induced about 100 milk wagon drivers to sign the pledge within the past few months. When his union signed an agree ment with the employers some time ago, Sumner caused to be inserted a clause providing that drunkenness or dishonesty. Incompetency, drinking or smoking while on duty should lead to expulsion from the union. As the milk wagon drivers work in the early morning, Sumner goes out at 4 o'clock and rides a bicycle to the saloons where his members are in the habit of taking a drink. When he catches one in the act. the offender is threatened with expulsion under the agreement un less he signs the pledge. BOLD HOLD-UP REPORTED A. Lambert Says He Was Robbed of Watch and Coin. Another bold hold-up was reported to the police yesterday morning, the robbery having occurred the night before on the east approach to the Burnside-street bridge. A. Vambcrt. of Bridal Veil, who had only arrived in Portland the day be fore, was confronted by two men about ! o'clock In the evening, and although no weapons were displayed, the threatening attitude of the two ruffians showed their Intentions, and Lambert did not even dare to make an outcry. As he was reaching Into the nocket to get his money, one of the ruffians seized his hand, while the other rifled Lambert's pocket. Altogether the robbers took JS0 and a gold watch. Lambert said he did not report the mat ter at once, as he met some friends and became intoxicated. OPEN OF SUMMER SEASON Claremont Tavern Offers Great In ducements to Its Patrons. The Ciaremont Tavern Is now pre pared to take care of the Summer busi ness. Here always can be found the choicest eating on the Coast. Exceptional ly good music is furnished afternoons and evenings. The launch Rover will make an extra trip from Portland on Sundays at 1 P. besides making her regular daily runs at 3:30. 6:30 and S:45 P. M., leaving the foot of Stark street. "SEE AMERICA FIRST.'- TLe Denver & Rio Grande has resumed the operation of Its open-top and parlor observation cars through Colorado's famous scenery scenery not found else where in the world. All reduced rates. Apply via this route. For whatever In formation you may desire call upon W. C McBride. 124 Third street. SPECIAL SLEEPER FOR ELKS. On Saturday morning. July 14. the O. R. A N. Co. will run a special standard sleeper Portland to Denver by the way of Huntington and Union Pacific for the Elks, account the annual convention Grand Lodge Elks at Denver- Jnlv 17. jg and 19. THIS COMPANY was organized in April, 1901, with a capital stock of $150,000, but has heretofore made no effort to secure business, caring only for that voluntarily coming to it. The volume of business so acquired has grown to such proportions it has be come necessary to increase the facilities for handling it, and in doing so the nat "ural result is an expansion developing a modern and well-equipped organiza tion to eugage actively in the trust business in all its departments. To that end this company has pro vided a convenient, attractive and com modious banking apartment, with sub stantial vault and burglar-proof safe accommodations, and announces its readiness to care for any and all busi ness coming within the proper scope of a well-regulated and conservatively managed trust institution. It acts as trustee or agent in all re lations pertaining to real property, where such services are required. It buys and sells municipal, school and other bonds of a substantial char acter. Lends money on approved securities. Receives deposits subject to check, or on certificate subject to withdrawal at any time. Interest will be paid on de posits placed for a" definite period. This company can be of service in many other ways, which we mention in a pamphlet we shall be pleased to mail to any address. The officers of the company are : J. Prank Watson. President ; R. L. Dur ham, Vice-President; W. H. Pear, Sec retary; S. C. Catchings, Assistant Secretary. OFFICES AND BANKING ROOMS 247 WASHINGTON STREET TRAVEL 10 BEACHES Season Opens With Heavy Passenger Business. WILL EXCEED LAST YEAR Summer Kesorts on the Oregon and Washington Coast Promise to Be Well Patronized During the Heated Term. The beach season opened yesterday with a heavy movement of Portland people to the seashore. The weather was appar ently in league with the transportation companies, for it reminded many that a stay at the beach was now eminently seasonable. A large number took the hint and left for the shore yesterday afternoon, and these will be followed by hordes later in July. The sidewheeler T. J. Potter, of the O. R. & N. fleet, made its first trip down the river yesterday afternoon, leaving Ash-street dock at 1 o'clock. It carried about 200 passengers beachward. The Potter will ply during the remainder of the Summer to llwaco. where passengers are transferred for North Beach. The time of leaving Portland will be changed daily in accordance with the tides at II faco. On Tuesday the steamer will leave at 11:50 A. M.; Wednesday 1 P. M., Thurs day 7:15 A. M., Friday 7:15 A. M. and Saturday at S:15 A. M. The season opened today with every indication of being a record-breaker," said City Passenger Agent C. W. Stinger, of the Harriman lines, yesterday. "We expect a heavier business this season than ever before, now that the weather has turned in our favor. After the Fourth there will be a geenral exodus to the Coast, particularly if the weather re mains warm." The Seaside Flyer, the special train on the Astoria & Columbia River Railroad, that will run during the Summer only and will carry people direct to the Clat sop beaches on Saturday afternoons.made its first trip yesterday afternoon, leaving with six coaches filled with people bound for the briny sea. This train is a dis tinct addition to the equipment heretofore provided for handling the people to the coast by the A. & C, and the managers of the road feel assured that the travel this season will fully justify It. The other regular trains run through to the beach as usual, and in addition carry crowds to the coast. "We have made preparations for the biggest travel we have ever had at the beaches during any previous season." said C. A. Stewart, geenral agent for the As- toria & Columbia River Railroad. "The Seaside resort is making ready to enter tain the largest crowd that was ever han dled. The travel to the coast was very satisfactory last year, but many stayed at home during the Summer to entertain friends who came from a distance to see the Fair. Otherwise many more people would have spent the Summer at the beach. The first day of the season has shown up well, and a little later in the month there will be a large number of people desert Portland and the surround ing country for the shore." Many Portlanders will make the trip to the coast to see that their families are comfortably placed, and then return to the city, but will make week-end trips to the beach. This means good business for the railroads, which are thus able to secure numerous hauls from one family. WILL ATTEND WORSHIP Commercial Club Members Invited to Calvary Church. The Portland Commercial Club members have been Invited to attend worship this evening at Calvary Presbyterian Church, and Harold V. Milllgan will give a 20-mIn-ute organ recital at 7:45 o'clock P. M.. pre ceding the regular service. Mr. Mllllgan's organ numbers are: "Prologue" and "Inter mezzo" from an organ suite by James H. Rogers, and a "Meditation" by Gretciian lnow. John Claire Montelth, baritone, will sing several solos In the course of the evening. For the ensuing season at this church these choir appointments have been made: Mrs. May Dearborne Schwab, so prano; Miss Petronella Connolly, contralto; H. Clausennlus, Jr., baritone, and Harold V. Milllgan, organist and choir director. Yesterday afternoon the closing pupils' piano recital of the season was held at the residence of Mrs. P. H. Carroll, 697 Flanders street. Those who took part In the pro gramme were: Mrs. A. C. McCracken. Mrs. Otto Rudy. Mrs. A. C. Newlll and the Misses Lorenze Prudhomme. Emma Fordyce, Ruth Shogren. Frances King, Evelyn Hitchcock and Jane Hoge. Earns a Postal Promotion. A. R. Butler, one of the Postoffice In spectors located at Portland, yesterday received notice from Washington. D. C. of his promotion to be City Inspector at New York City. During his residence in this city Mr. Butler has made many friends, who will be glad to learn of his official advancement, but who will regret that his promotion takes him to other fields. He will leave for his new assign ment in a few days. Struggle for Ladd Trophy. Dan Bellinger. H. H. Herdman and Brandt Wickersham will fight it out for the Ladd tennis trophy. Bellinger had played to the finals, winning from An drews in the semi-finals yesterday. Herd man and Wickersham have not played their -semi-final match yet. The winner of this match will meet Bellinger in the last game. The tournament will probably be con cluded today. Thief Snatches Purse From Woman. Mrs. Lena Robelee, a domestic in the employ of O. A. Lyman at 230 Tenth street, was the victim of a purse-snatcher at Tenth and Madison streets, at 10 sgr CRUTCHES FOR SALE OR RENT Money-Saving Specials for tbe Week Red. white and blue garlands .. 15C Red, white and blue bells lOd to 45i Red, white and blue balls. 15 to 45 Crepe Paper Flags, 2 for 5 Crepe Paper, all colors. .. 10-15 Dennlson's Lunch Sets; regular 30c. Special 23 Dennlson's Paper Napkins: reg ular 30c. Special 23 Box Papeterles, worth up to 40c. Special 11 Box Papeteries, worth up to 50c. Special 29 Empire Sleeve Protectors 25 Sponge Bags 15 up Ladies' Handbag; regular $1.50. Special SI. 17 Ladies' Handbag, new Venetian handle: all colors; regular $1.50. Special SI. 17 Oxford Handbags; 1-2 regular selling price. CANDLESTICKS Worth up to 50c, special 19 WHITINE For cleaning and coating canvas and duck shoes, and all articles made from canvas and duck Price 25 A GREAT Monday for Bargains LE PALAIS ROYAL Silk Shirtwaist Suits All greatly reduced : some as low as $9.95 Suit Sale White wash poplin Eton Suits; short sleeves, jacket and skirt; neatly trimmed with embroidery; $12.50 values, go at $7.50 White and colored butchers' linen Eton Suits ; good $15.00 values, go at $9.95 Cream Panama Shirtwaist Suits ; pleated skirts and waists; worth $15.00, go at $9.50 Jacket Sale Every jacket in the house at half price, and some less. Up from $2.95 Wash Suits Made of percale ; Shirtwaist Suits worth up to $3.95, go at $1.49 o'clock last night. Sneaking behind the woman, the thief came up to her sud denly. Before she became aware of his It is a home cure without medi cine for obesity, rheumatism, indi gestion and all derangements of the kidneys and liver. 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STRAWINE The wonderful Mexican straw cleaner will clean and bleach any straw hat and make it appear as new Price 25d A GREAT DAY Great Waist Sale Waists of .every quality and style ; long or short sleeves ; all reduced ; three large coun ters piled with bargains; lawn, silk and lace; our 98c Waists can not be duplicated in the city ; look them over ; worth up to $1.95 98 White Mohair Skirts In all the latest styles; prices up from $4.95 Kimonas We have them in lawn and silk. You better get one and keep cool -, the hot wave is coming. Up from $1.49 Dress Skirts Just received a new lot of pleated Panama Skirts, in black, brown, blue and gray; good $10 values. .. .$5.95 street and escaped. The theft was re ported to Captain Bruin, who detailed Detective Smith on the case.