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.THE - SUM) A Y r ) It KGON I AV- PORT IA N-Dj r-M ARC! S4-.--4 W7t BLOODY TRAGEDY AT OREGON CITY IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN W. W. Henderson Kills Wife, Himself and Wounds Father-in-Law, J. D. Maxwell. LATTER VICTIM MAY LIVE Woman Had Sought Divorce, but Henderson Wanted to Secure iter Property Parties Are From California. OREGON CITY, Or March 2S. (Special.) Mr. and Mrs. William W. Henderson are dead and Joseph I. Maxwell Is seriously wounded as a result of a tragedy that took place at 8:30 o'clock this morning in a room on the third floor of the Wilhelm Tell House, on the corner of Main and Sixth streets, in this city. Maxwell's condition is serious, but he has some thance of recovery. Henderson came to this city at 11 o'clock last night and was- seen in a drunken condition. This mornina; he entered the parlor of the Wilhelm Tell House, where his wife and beT father, Mr. Maxwell, were sitting. He was angry, and talked in a loud voice, de manding an interview. In order to avoid publicity, the three went up stairs to Maxwell's room, and It was sliere that Henderson fired the shots that resulted in .the death of himself and his wife. Conversation Is Overheard. Their conversation was overheard by Kdward Willoughby, who occupied a room adjoining:, and he listened to the pleading of Henderson, who insisted that his wife should live with him. The woman rejoined: "Why don't you talk sense?" ' 'Fa, can't, you do something?" said Hp nderson, addressing his wife's father. . ' "No. I cannot," replied the old man. and then Henderson whipped out a heavy 41-caliber Colt's revolver from the pocket of his coat and fired five shots in quick succession, the first two taking effect in the head and breast of his wife, and she fell to the floor. "For God's sake, don't," exclaimed Maxwell; but the infuriated man turned upon his father-in-law and shot him down. Supposing he had killed Maxwell, the murderer placed the weapon against his temple and blew out his brainB. Police Arrive Quickly. When the first shot was fired. Wil loughby ran from his room, leaped down the rear stairway of the build ing and sought Chief of Police Burns, who tried to enter the room, but the body o0 the woman -was lying in a pool of blood against the door,, which was forced open, and a horrible spec tacle met the eyes of those gathered in front of the door of the little room The body of the murderer was lying stretched across the bed, with his head against the blood-spattered wall.' Half on the floor and half on the bed, with his hand under Henderson's knee, was Maxwell, groaning heavily. The un fortunate woman was moaning on the floor, but expired in a few minutes after the shooting and her husband and slayer soon died. Maxwell was removed to Willough by's room, where Dr. C. E. Stuart was called, and an examination . disclosed that the bullet had not penetrated his skull, but had struck a glancing blow, and gone through the partition. Max well was weak from the shock and the loss of blood, however, but was par. tially unconscidus and murmured that Henderson had committed the terri ble deed. He informed an officer that there was $2700 In bank drafts sewn in , his clothes. Woman Twice Married. The dead woman has been twice married, and her maiden name was Martha Ellen Maxwell. Her first hus band was a Mr. Odeli, who Is dead, and it is from Odell that she inher ited the property that she alleged Hen derson was trying to obtain from her by threats. She was married to Hen derson in San Francisco, March 30, 1906, but their married life was un happy, and after the earthquake they separated, and part of the time since she had been at Kerby, Josephine County, where she owns a 160-acre farm. On January 19 of this year she filed a suit for divorce against Henderson in the Circuit Court of Clackamas County,' through her attorney, A. it. Mendenhall, of Portland, stating that her husband had treated her In a cruel and inhuman manner and had inflict ed personal Indignities upon her. Service was obtained upon the de fendant by publication, but he did not abandon the attempt to secure his wife's property, and about two months ago came to Portland. Came Here to Get Divorced. Less than two weeks ago Mrs. Hen derson came here for the purpose of appearing to secure her divorce, and she was accompanied by her father, whose home Is in Latrove, Eldorado County. CaL They secured rooms at the Wilhelm Tell House, where they lived quietly. Several days ago Mrs. Henderson was surprised to meet her husband on the streets of Portland. and became frightened. Her father also took alarm and purchased a 38-callber revolver, which was found, fully load ed, under his pillow after the tragedy. They had heard that Henderson had made threats of bodily harm towards them. The murderer secured the services of Detective Stuart In Portland, and Stuart shadowed Mrs. Henderson for several days, and learned yesterday that she intended going to Grants Pass on this morning's train, and it was his Intention to go there with her and keep a close watch on her actions, as Hen derson had said that his wife would meet at Grants Pass a man named Rich. Lived In Fear of Henderson. Mrs. Henderson went to the office of Judge Gordon E. Hayes yesterday and executed a will, and said she would re turn to Grants Pass when the April term of the Circuit Court was eon vened, leaving her father here. She told Judge Hayes that she was afraid of her husband and that he was dangerous man. Henderson accused his wife of de serting him at Latrove. CaL. and run nlng away with another man. In the pockets of the murderer and suicide was found a note instructing the Cor oner to notify G. M. Henderson, his brother, at Rutledge, Tenn., in the event of his death. This brother was once an Attorney-General of that state. and no word had been received lxsun. 01 I PROPERTY I Paying a yearly : RENTAL OF $7500 SEE J. Whyte Evans ROOM 7, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PHONE MAIN 4006 him tonight relative to the disposi tion of the body. Henderson was in Seattle for a time and was employed in the streetcar service there. He wore on his coat emblems, of the Masons, Elks, Modern Woodmen of America and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Maxwell is an old soldier and a mem ber of the Grand Army of the Repub- tc, and he is also a member in good standing of the Odd Fellows. The bodies were -taken to the morgue and Coroner Holman held an inquest VICTIM OF HUSBAND'S BCIXET. r i I Mrs. Martha Ellen Henderson. there tonight, the Jury returning a verdict in accordance with the facts. The building where the tragedy oc curred was once the meeting-place of the territorial Legislature of Oregon. HER REPUTATION' NOT BEST Coroner's Inquest Shows Henderson Was Victim of His Wile. OREGON CITY, Or., March 23. (Spe cial.) It developed tonight at the inquest held over the body ot w. w. idenaerson and his wife, Martha Henderson, that the woman has a reputation more or less shady in connection with some deals in mining stock. Part of the evidence intro duced consisted of clippings from various newspapers showing her record In police courts and giving a history of her differ ent transactions. According to. newspaper reports she was in the habit of patronizing marriage bureaus in order to attract men, whom, it is said, she proceeded to fleece for what she could apt cut of them. Hen derson was among the men thus caught and married her in San Francisco to keep from testifying against her in a suit brought bj one John A. Horn, a Nebraska farmer, who was induced to put $800 In one of her mining schemes in April, 1906. roe testimony at tne inquest showed that half a dozen men were infatuated with the woman, and although Henderson admitted she had serious defects, yet- a certain smartness she possessed haunted him and he was unable to keep away from ner. Aitnongn advised by Detectives Vaughn and Stuart, whom he had em ployed to shadow his wife, to let her en tirely alone, the power of the woman over him caused blm to seek her out this morning and to plead with her to re turn to hint. - - Maxwell was reported late tonight as resting comfortably and hopes are enter tained that his injuries will not prove fatal. It was expected that he would be removed to a Portland hospital, but it was decided that he was too weak to move and he is being taken care of at the Electric Hotel in this city. GAMBLERS JUMP THEIR BOXDS Forfeit S500 Each -Rather Than Stand Trial on Felony Charge. WALLA WALLA, Wash.. March 23. (Special.) It was learned today that most of the gamblers, who were ar rested last week for Violating the fel ony law. had skipped and forfeited their bond. Seven of them were under bonds of 500 each, but when their names were called they failed to an swer. . Judge Brents of the Superior Court overruled a demurrer to the In formation in which the defendants, through their attorneys, contended that the law under which the gamblers were informed against was defective. ' Heavy Thunder at Hoqulam. HOQUIAM, Wash.. .March 23. A light ning; storm struck this vicinity tonight. Illuminating the entire country for miles around, while the peals of thunder were deafening. The rainfall still continues. Snowing at Prineville. PRINEVILLE. Or.. March 23. (Special.) Snow to the depth of one inch has fallen here since 5 o'clock this evening. It is still snowing, and there are prospects of a. atlll grf-ater dentb.beliinfi morning &. - " '- . ' - , f ; s V' f --. 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Contributions to this fund are how being received at the 6ff ices-of the Associates in any amount from $100.00 up, either in cash or in month ly payments, at the rate of $5.00 per month for each $100.00 subscribed ' ' FOR FURTHER INFORMATION WRITE OR CALL AT THE OFFICES OF The Realty Associates of Portland, Oregon 804-6-12 Dekum Building This Board LIFE BY F, THIXKING WOMAN DEAD, , MAN SHOOTS HIMSEXF. His Bullet Had Missed Her but Two Inches Covers Quarreled After Drinking in Saloon. ASTORIA, Or March 23. (Special.) At 2 o'clock this morning:. Corporal Lewis, at Fort Columbia, in company with a woman from Chinook, on the Washington shore, by name of. Mrs. M. J. Robertson, entered a Commercial street saloon, and going to a box drank for an hour or more, when suddenly two pistol shots rang: out and the pro prietor, going to the box. found Lewis dying- on the floor and the woman fainting: in her chair. During- a quarrel, Lewis drew his six shooter and fired point blank at the woman, missing' her by two inches. As she fell In a faint he supposed he had killed her, and placed the pistol to his head and shot himself fatally, dying- at 8:30 at St. Mary's Hospital. The woman Is held by the Sheriff as chief witness at the Coroner's inquest on Monday. The woman has a husband, a saloon man at Chinook. - IN GRASP DREADED DISEASE Mother and Two Children at Rose burg Have Trichinosis. . ROSEBTJRG, Or., March 23. (Special.) As well developed a case of trichinosis as was ever diagnosed In Southern Oregon has been found in this city. Mrs. W. I. C haddock and her two daughters. Misses Chloe and Stella, are suffering from this disease, and the symptoms are well de veloped. They are Christian Science be lievers and are allowed to -suffer and perhaps die for want of .medical treat ment. Mrs. Chaddock is now in a critical -ntnHtlon anit hr IjaTh 4a hourly Jynftrt. W. H. MOORE, President President Oregon Trust & Savings Bank DR. ANDREW C. SMITH, First Vice-President President Hibemia Savings Banks ROBERT D. INMAN. Second Vice-President President Tnman-Poulsen Lumbej: Co. E. E. LYTLE, Third Vice-President President Pacific Railway & of Directors is an active, alert, managing board, keenly ed. The disease is supposed to have been inoculated from the eating of uncooked bam from the East. GAME WARDEN EIUDES WOMEN Had Refused Request That One of Them Should Be Deputy. SEATTLE, Wash., March 23. (Spe cial.) Game Warden H. Reif today turned down a request of the Audubon Society, composed entirely of prominent Seattle women, for the appointment of one of their members as a deputy game warden. As soon as the Game Warden announced his decision he hur ried off into the country on a vaca tion, before the irate club women could find him. The club women wanted a deputy who would prevent the killing: of song birds by small boys. . They claimed that youthful sportsmen were- killing harmless birds, and only their inter vention would save them. The Game Warden said he had legal advice to the effect that women were inelligible. DAKOTA BREAKS UP. Bis Steamer Goes to Pieces During Heavy Gale. SEATTLE, Wash., March 23. C. C. La cey, supervising engineer of the Great Northern Steamship Company, has re ceived word from the Orient that the steamship Dakota, which went ashore at Osani reef, on March 3,, has broken up. The - cablegram says: "Dakota broken up by gale this morn-, ing. Mainmast, mlzzenmast, funnel and cabin under water." Another cablegram says: "Salvage association reports that 11,293 sacks - of flour. 477 bales of cotton, 478 sacks of wheat saved; about 5 per cent of total cargo." . , Goes to Asylum at Age of 8 7. SOUTH BEND. Wash., March 23. (Special.) Dr. Hughes, of Ilwaco, was yesterday adjudged insane and sent to the asylum at Steilacom.. ' Dr. Hughes is 87 years old, and one of the oldest citizens of Pacific County, having set- ttled XI warn about SO years a 2. CAN A s THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ARE: Navigation Co. H. R. REYNOLDS, Superintendent JOHN IE BADLY WANTED CASHES BAD CHECK ON OREGON CITY FIRM. ; Pretended He Was Retired Capitalist and Negotiated for Valuable Residence Property. OREGON CITY. Or., March 23. (Spe clal.) Louis Noebel, of the liquor firm of Knapp- & Noebel, this afternoon swore to a complaint charging John King with obtaining money under false pretenses, and a warrant has. been is sued for -King's arrest. ' King came here this week and nego tiated for the purchase of the Albright residence property for $6000, giving W. F. Schooley, a local real estate dealer, 'his check on the Security Savings & Trust Company Bank of Portland for 1 700 -to bind the bargain. He deposit ed a" check for. $15,000 with the Bank of Oregon City and a check for $25,000 with the First National Bank, both drawn on the First National Bank of Los Angeles, but telegraphic Inquiry elicited the information that King had no funds in . the California institution, where he stated he had $300,000 on de posit Knapp & Noebel cashed two checks for $10 and $20 drawn by King on the bank in- Portland, where he had no funds. He received $30 from Noebel, but returned $10 of the amount for rent of a room. King is a prosperous , looking indi vidual, about 55 years of age.' - He talked of buying a home in this city for $20,000 and said he was a retired capitalist who had been heavily inter ested in raining properties previous to the San Francisco earthquake. He also said he would move his family to this city. Last night he went to Portland. Gale Off Gray's Harbor. HOQUIAM, Wash., March 23. (Special.) Ihete has been a violent gale from the INVEST? so fctslt GEORGE E. CHAMBERLAIN, Director '. Governor State of Oregon K. R. DIAMOND, Director Rountree & Diamond, Real Estate T. D. HONEYMAN, Director President Honeyman Hardware Co. N. W. ROUNTREE, Secretary Rountree & Diamond, Real Estate sensible to their responsibilities. southeast sweeping Gray's Harbor during the past few days, and the bar Is the roughest It has been for many weeks. This is probably the first case of any vessel being barbound since the first of the year, the weather having been mod erate. Several vessels are barbound in the lower harbor awaiting the elements to subside so that they can put to sea. A steamer was sighted off the Coast, but owing to the weather did not attempt; to come in. Those barbound are: Schoon er Lizzie Vance, barkentine Arago, Irm gard, John C. Myer and steamer Carmel. HEALER VS. THE MINISTERS Lively Newspaper Contest Has Been Started 8t Aberdeen. ABERDEEN, Wash., March 23. A lively newspaper contest has been awakened by the ministers of this city and Dr. Mclnturff, an alleged divine healer, who has been conducting re vival meetings here. The wife of As sistant Postmaster Crandell has made public a statement that she has been cured of a long-standing disease by Dr. Mclnturff, and the ministers, al leged hypnotism, whereupon Dr. Mc lnturff comes back and calls the min isters of the gospel a lazy lot. This has stirred up the ire of the entire ministerial . fraternity of Grays Harbor, which recently organized. Body Filled With Rocks. HOOD RIVER, Or., March 23. (Spe cial.) With pebbles and small pieces of rock blown far into his body by a charge of dynamite, James English, day foreman in the tunnel of the North Bank Railroad at Cape Horn, lived from Tuesday until yesterday after noon, when he succumbed, at the rail road hospital at Collins. 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