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THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, TORTLAXD, FEBRUARY 23, 1908. 7 PALOUSE FARMERS ii Southern Oregon Agents Do Land Office Business in Inland Empire. SCHEME LATER EXPOSED Portland Postofflc Inspector Makes . Investigation Informs Investors They Are Iikely to Lose Money on Southern Pacific Claims. PALOUSE, Wash., Feb. 22. (Special.) The publicity recently civen the proposi tion of the sale of the Southern Pacific timber lands In Southern Oregon to set tlors has resulted in an investigation here on the part of the United States Government through the Postoffics De partment. O. C. Riches, of Portland, a postofflce inspector, spent Thursday and yesterday in this city and Potlatch gathering evi dence, and found 40 persons who had made application for land and paid the original fee of o8 to the locator. Agents have worked almost every town and hamlet in this section of the Inland Em pire. Agents of C. I. Leavengood, of Rose burg, Or., in this vicinity, laid the prop osition before the prospective Investor in a manner which made him believe he was to get title to a quarter section of tim ber land for about $450. People were eager to take advantage of the proposition, and the agents in this vicinity did a land office business until it was noised about that it was doubt ful if the company could be compelled to dor-d the land. Mr. Riches states that in his estimation the investor has no opportunity to realize on his JOS, for the land, if the Govern ment should win out in the court, would go back into the Government domain, and tlio application of the purchaser to the railroad company would give him no prior right over any other settler. 1RESIIMEX FLEET IX RELAY Make Fast Time in Inter-Class Con test at University of Oregon. IMVKRS1TT OF OREGON', Eugene. Or.. Feb. 22. (Special.) In one of the most spectacular athletic contests ever witnessed on Klncaid held the freshman team won the big five-mile interclass relay this afternoon in 24 minutes and 36 seconds. Though the race was long, there were no dull moments during its entire course, and every lap was made inter esting by startling finishes and sprints to regain lost ground. The sophomores ted for the first two miles, with the Juniors second and the freshios trailing in the rear. In the third mile Sam May, freshman, overtook the Junior runner, and In the fourth mile Downs, freshman, went ahead of the junior representative and caught up with the sophomore man. The last mile was a fighting finish be tween Sievers, freshman, and Lowell, sophomore. Sievers set a terrific pace, running the first quarter in 63 seconds and the mile in 4 minutes 47 seconds. Lowell, the man who ran Davolt, of O. A. C. such a terrific mile at Salem in 19U6, and the mainstay of the sophomore team, was In poor shape, being beaten out by Sievera over 30 yards. Tha showing made in today's raca signifies Oregon will have a remarkably strong team in the dis tances this year, as eight men finished their mile in time better than 4 minutes W seconds. Manager O. R. Bean presented the members of the winning team with hand some gold medals and gave a silver cup to the team, which is to be kept if won for three successive years. The members of the winning team, named in the order in which they ran, are: Moon, Hoover, May, Captain Downs and Sievers. ACCEPT MILLMEX'S BOXDS Kailioads Make Concession, and Lumber Industry Will Kevive. SEATTLE, Wash.. Feb. 22. (Special.) As the result of an agreement entered into today between lawyers for the Great Northern and Northern Pacific and the representatives of the Chambers of Commerce of the Northwest, Individual , bonds from shingle and lumber manu facturers accepted by Federal Judge llanford and by the lawyers for the rail roads, will be accepted by te transpor tation companies in lieu of surety bonds, or to guarantee the difference between the new and the old traffic in case the new rate is declared legal. This means a renewed activity in the lumber and Fhingle industry, and also that, the big mills will not have to be responsible for i lie smaller. I'OPVLAIi MEKCIIAXT FAILS Lee Teutsch, of Pendleton, lias Lia bilities Close to $16,000. PKNDLETON. Or.. Feb. 22. (Special.) Lee Teutsch, who was declared a bank rupt in the Federal Court at Portland Friday, is one of the prominent and pop ular merchants of this city. The failure includes the Teutsch department store, of this city, the Fair store, of Prescolt. Idaho, and a small store in Illinois. His liabilities are approximately J46.0O0 and his assets (ire roughly estimated as about the same .mount. T. C Taylor has been appointed receiver until a trustee can be logularly elected. The store here is now running under tlio direction of re ceiver. ( WTHEDKAL IX POOH SHAPE Extensive Kepairs Needed to Im prove Acoustic Properties. SEATTLE. Wash., Feb. 22. (Special.) It has Just become public that extensive repairs will be necessary on the new Catholic cathedral, completed a month or so ago at an expense of nearly $500,000, because of the acoustics. It is possible that the big dome wilt have to be closed on the Inside, for at present it is hardly possible to hear a speaker half way back from the pulpit. A temporary expedient will be adopted by Eastern architects who have been sent for. MAPLE DAY AT BAKER CITY Eastern Oregon City AVill Plant Trees to Beautify Town. BAKER CITY, Or. Feb. 22 (Special.) This city is preparing to observe a day early in April which shall be known as Maple Day. when 1000 mapli; trees will be planted. Interest was BUYING TMDER first aroused by Professor J. A. Churchill, who took the matter before the school board, which voted to pur chase 300 trees to be placed on the public school grounds. The matter has been brought to the attention of the citizens through the school children. It is estimated that between 700 and 1200 trees will be purchased by private individuals to be set out this Spring in beautifying homes. Another plan arousing interest and enthusiasm among the pupils is a pro posed parade of school children on Maple Day. Teachers will be called upon to exercise ingenuity in devising uniforms for the pupils. Colfax Debaters Win Place. COLFAX. Wash., Feb. 22. (Special.) Colfax High School debating team won a place in the semi-finals of the State Debating League Friday night by defeating Walla Walla by a unani mous decision, taking the affirmative of the Initiative and referendum ques tion. Colfax debaters were Katherine Ryan and Walter Strickler: Walla Walla. Henry Rehorn and Phil . O. Rounds. Accused of "Rolling" Portland Man ASTORIA, Or., Feb. 22. (Special.) Oscar Mattson was arrested by the po lice today on a charge of "rolling" a man named John Anderson, who re cently arrived here from Portland. Anderson claims to have been robbed of $135. Mattson will be arraigned in the Justice Court on Monday on a charge of larceny. Mailcarrlers In Session. BELLIXGHAM, Feb. 22. One hun dred and forty delegates are in at tendance at the eighth annual conven- w coJM I J MAP SHOWING PROBABLE ROUTE OF RAILROAD PROJECTED BY OREGOX. tlon of the Washington State Associ ation of Letter-carriers. The associ ation was addressed this evening by J. J. Donovan, president of the Cham ber of Commerce and local officials and the delegates banquetted. Reso lutions concerning reforms in the pos tal service are being discussed. Tacoma will get the next convention. Sessions will be held tomorrow. ELECT STATE OFFICERS REV. C. T. HURD HEAD OP THE CHRISTIAN' ENDEAVORERS. A. Viola Charlson, of Portland, Sec retary President Makes Re port of Year's Work. TJCGEXH, Or., Feb. 22. (Special.) The State Christian Endeavor Convention to day elected the following officers for two years: President, Rev. C. T. Hurd, Corvallis; first vice-president. Rev. D. A. Thompson, Portland; second vice-president. Rev. Mr. Bass, Roseburg; third vice-president. Ho mer Black, Milton; secretary. A. Viola Charleson, Portland; treasurer. F. A. Tripp. Eugene. Superintendents Junior and Intermediate societies', Luella Knapp, Portland; devotional. Rev. A. A. Winter. Portland.; missions, Mrs. T. C. Gault, Oregon City: temperance and good litera ture, Rev. H. C. Shaffer, Portland; press, W.- A. Dill. Eugene. Rev. C. T. Hurd, president of the Ore gon Christian Endeavor Union, made his report. It was in part as follow?: Iuring the seven months that have now elapsed, our efforts have been directed principally to three things: (1) To get Into toiuch with the various district officers and their work; (2) To secure a correct and offi cial register or all the societies In the state, and (3 To make arrangements for this con-entlon. Our state ought to share in the Joys and privileges that will come to Kndeavorers when the headquarters building for the Vnltod Society is erected in Boston. To bring this to completion the "Builders ITnlou" was organized during the Interna tional Couventlon at Seattle last Summer and a superintendent has been appointed for it. Oregon has been asked to raise 1000 shares of $5 each for its share, and I would be glad to see this convention appoint some one to be our superintendent for this work. Then, too, our state ought to swing into line In the "Increase and Betterment" cam paign. "The fields are white to harvest" new societies ought to be organized, old ones ought to be rejuvenated, and each and every district line of Christian Endeavor activity reinforced. Addresses were made today by Presi dent P. L. Campbell, of the University of Oregon: G. E.. Baker, president of the Portland Union; Dr. C. A. Mock, of Dal las College, and Rev. J. R. Knodoll. The group conferences were conducted by M Iks Luella Knapr. of Portland: Miss Bessie Luckey, of Portland, and Rev. D. A. Thompson. There will be special services in the sev eral Eugene churches tomorrow. Richard Dealcy, of Clatsop. ASTORIA, Or., Feb. 22. (Special.) Richard Dealcy, who had been a resi dent of Clatsop County for many years, died at his home near Olney last even ing after a long illness. The deceased was nearly 62 years of age. He was born at Cahir, County Tlpperary, Ireland, on May 20, 1846, and came to the United States in May, 1S68, remaining 'in St. Louis. Mo., for about two months, and arriving In Oregon during September of the same year. Since that time he had made his home in Astoria and Olney. The deceased was a brother of City Treasurer Thomas Dealey, of this city, and left a widow, one son and two daugh ters. Life Sentence for Wasco Youth. THE DALLES. Or., Feb. 22. Edward Gosson, found guilty of killing Ernest Bonomi, a farmer, living in the Mill Creek neighborhood, was sentenced yesterday by Circuit Judge W. L. Bradshaw to life imprisonment in the state penitentiary. While Judge Bradshaw was pro nouncing . the sentence, the accused man did not show the least sign of nervousness. Gosson is 27 years old. Bonomi, the man whom he killed, was about 36 years old and left a widow and two little girls. NEW BRIDGE PLANS Steel Structure to Be Re moved to Oswego. REPLACE BY DOUBLE DECK Railroads to Build About 200 Feet South of Present Span and Will Provide Easier East Side Curves. . Realignment of the carline crossing the steel bridge is promised with the rebuilding of the bridge, plans for which are said to be well along. In stead of the east approach of the bridge rising from the foot of Holladay ave nue, as at present, it is said the east end of the bridge will be placed at the south end of the Southern Pacific warehouse. This will be about 200 feet south of the present location of the east end of the structure. This change in the location of the bridge will be made to provide easier curves for both the O. R. & N. and Southern Pacific lines entering the bridge from the East Side. At present there are abrupt curves at the east end of the structure that make it dif ficult to bring heavy trains over. With the proposed change, this will be rem edied while the moving of the west end of the bridge a short distance up the stream will not make any material dif ference in the convenience with which traffic can be handled. The new structure will be a double deck affair, as at present, but It will be about twice as wide as the old bridge, giving double railroad tracks on the lower deck, as well as much more room for streetcar, pedestrian and vehicle traffic on the upper deck. The new bridge will be built along side the old structure so that the con struction will not hinder the operation of the old bridge. The Harrlman inter ests own the land on both sides of the river at that point, so the approaches for the bridge may be placed where the railroads decide Is the best place for the crossing. Work on the new bridge will be begun, it Is expected, during the coming Summer. It is re ported that the present structure wltl be moved to Oswego and used by the Southern Pacific in building the bridge across the Willamette at that point to permit the crossing of the Beaverton Willsburg cutoff, that will be built to take the West Side Southern Pacific trains off Fourth street. 3IEAXS NEW SALT LAKE LXXE Shippers Sec Chance of Competition In Eccles Road. The announcement that- has been made of the plans of David Eccles. the Salt Lake millionaire, to build a railroad Into Central Oregon from con nections with his Sumpter Valley Rail road as well as the Mount Hood Rail road, extending up the Hood Klver Val ley from a connection with the O. R. & N. at Hood River, has caused con siderable hope to be entertained by Portland business men in all lines. After waiting jn vain for the Harri man Interests in this territory to build a railroad into Central Oregon, the probability of an independent road be ing driven into that territory meets with general favor. It Is believed that the project will mean ultimately the construction of a new main trunk line from this state to Salt Lake City, where Mr. Eccles has very large interests. The first part of the line to be built and oper ated. It is understood, is into Central Oregon, opening up the remote parts of that long isolated territory. Surveys have been run that warrant the belief that suitable routes far down Into the Interior of the state from Sumpter have been found as well as for an extension part way across mid Oregon to a connection with the Mount Hood Railway. The map shows the probable routes such a line into Central Oregon would take, as well as the connections with the O. R. & N., both at Baker City and Hood River. Cotton Goes to Rate Cases. W. W. Cotton, chief counsel for the Harrlman lines in this territory, left last night- for Washington. D. C, where he goes to defend the Harrlman lines against the proposed change In lumber rates from this territory. He will ap pear before the Interstate Commerce Commission and argue the case of the railroads and will also 'submit a brief. The main lumber rate case will be argued before the commission March 4. However, what is knqwn as the Pot latch case will come up before the commission February 28. This is the Spokane end of the lumber rate case and concerns a complaint to the com mission by lumbermen east of the Cas cade Mountains asking for a ten-cent differential, on lumber shipments in their favor as against manufacturers in the Willamette Valley. Mr. Cotton will be away- from the city for several weeks, as he will at tend both hearings before returning. Chief Clerk Mulchay, of the general freight department of the Harrlman lines, will accompany Mr. Cotton to Washington to supply statistics on the lumber Industry in this f territory as they may be wanted. Reception to Miss Ghormley. A delightful social event of the week was a reception tendered to Miss Bessi Ghormley by Mr. and Mrs. C. H. EVERY SUIT ORDER Placed with Nicoll this week will in clude an extra pair of trousers for the price of the suit alone. It's simply Nlcoll's way of keepinsr a large force of tailors and cutters busy between seasons and cleaning up the J surplus stock. SUIT AND EXTRA TROUSERS. $25 to $45 Onr uprinnr fabric are Just begin ning; to ftprout forth -like a mirpriite party of Crocu under the mow, Satisfaction guaranteed tn all cases, riarments to order in a d-ay if required. Full Dress and Tuexdo Suits a specialty. WILLIAM JERREMST SONS, 108 THIRD ST. Chambreau, at their residence, 88 East Fifteenth street. The reception was held from 2 to 5 P. M., February 22. The house was thronged with many friends of Miss Ghormley. She has re signed her position as teacher in the North Central School and will leave for Texas soon. Those receiving with Mrs. Chambreau were Mrs. Charles DAVID ECCLES IXTO CEXTRAL Windell, Mrs. Gus Fanna and Mrs. Lewis Montgomery. Those serving were Mrs. R. M. Hall, Mre. W. F. Pow ell, assisted by Miss Delta Chambreau, Miss Calla Chambreau and Miss Lula Forrister. Mre. George Watklns, H. A. Eastons and Miss Calla Chambreau rendered solos. Mrs. C. M. Klggins gave one of her popular readings. The decorations were notable. FORM ESPERANTO STATE XOVEIi SCHEME TO CENTRALIZE EW LAXGVAGE. Movement to Dedicate Strip of Land In Europe to Those Who Speak Modern Tongue. PARIS, Feb. 22. Special.) If the scheme that has Just been worked out by an enthusiastic body of 'French; German .and Belgian Esperantists. can be realized, the next year or two, will see the birth of an independent Esper anto state in Europe. It is proposed to secure the good will and assent to the establishment of the new state, of the Governments of France, Germany, Belgium, and Holland. The site will be on a neutral strip of territory which lies on the frontier between Germany, Belgium and Holland, some five miles from Aix-la-Chapelle. This territory is known as Moresnet, is situated in a pleasant valley, possesses a small casino, has a neutral popula tion, half German and half Belgian, of 3000 inhabitants, and is traversed by electric tramway-cars from Alx-la-Chapelle and from the Belgian side' ot the frontier. The organizer and promoter of the new scheme is the well-known French Esperantist, Professor Roy, who says that the class of men most interested in the diffusion of an international language Is the commercial traveler class. M. Roy and his associates have therefore proposed tne formation of an international commercial traveler; syndicate, which shall have yits head quarters In the new state. It Is proposed. If the assent of the German and Belgian Governments can be secured, to make the miniature state as attractive as possible as a holiday resort for all commercial travelers and for Esperantists gen erally. There is to he a first-class ana completely equipped commercial club, and a chamber for the protection of Esperanto interests. An Esperanto college is to be founded, and Esperanto Is to be the official language of the place. No taxes will be levied, and the expenses of the state which will be run in an economical manner, will be borne by the subscriptions of Esperantists all the world over. The scheme includes an Esperanto theater, a daily official "Esperanto Gazette." and a sort of Esperantist parliament, which will meet period ically to disGUss the affairs of the lit tle state. The head of the state, republican In constitution, will be the president of the time being of the sug gested International Esperantist Aca demy. Claims Record Jury Service. ALBANY. Or., Feb.' 22. (Special.) R. W. Fry, of Albany, will probably have more jury duty this year than any man In Oregon. He was on the Federal Jury in Portland which convicted John H. Hall, serving 26 days, and he has now been drawn for Jury duty in Linn County at the March term of court. There is a long docket for this term and Fry may add several more days to his present Jury record for 1908. Iiiqnor Seller Pleads Guilty. ALBANY. Or.. Feb. 22. (Special.) William Robertson, a carpenter, of Lebanon, pleaded guilty yesterday to violation of the local option law. He was arrested upon a complaint filed by Dep uty District Attorney Gale S. Hill and entered the plea before Justice of the Peace J. M. Burtenshaw. Sentence will be imposed later. Buffum & First Showing for prmg and bummer 1908 ALFRED BENJAMIN & CO. HIGH-GRADE Suits and MANY DARK DEEDS Berlin Has Series of Horrible Crimes. FEW MURDERERS CAPTURED Prussian Deputy Trgcs Corporal Punishment as Remedy, Protest ing Against Testing Criminals Simply as Degenerates. BERLIX. Feb.. 22. (Special.) The police and the public are becominar alarmed at the increasing frequency of murders in Berlin. There have already been four horrible crimes In this city since the be ginning of the year. A flfth came to light this week, when the battered corpse of a widow, named Rosa Wiesner, was discov ered in her lodging, where it had lain for 11 days. The authors of the three mur ders perpetrated last month have not yet been traced, and there seems scant pros- NO STUDENTS, NO GAS NO COCAINE If your gums bleed when you brush them, you have pyorohoe, a disease which, if let run, causes recession and teeth to loosen. We positively cure the above disease. WfV ft This office Is equipped with all the latest appliances and formulas for do ing high-class work. OUR PRICES 22-K Crown S5.00 Bridge Work, per tooth 85. OO Logan Crown S3.50 to S5.00 Best Rubber Plate SS.OO Aluminum Lined Plates SIO.OO to S15.00 Silver Fillings gl.OO Gold Fillings S2.00 to SS.OO Vegetables Vapor used only by us for Painless Extracting :....504 CHICAGO PAINLESS DENTISTS COR. 6TH A"D WASHINGTON. 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In the debate on the estimates for the Ministry of Justice in the Prussian Diet the Conservative Deputy, Herr Strosser, brought up the increasing frequency of crimes of violence in Berlin and other large towns in Prussia. Ho referred to the great number of attacks on women and children, and expressed regret that so many misdeeds remained unexplained. He declared that the Prussian detective force had the reputation of being the worst organized on the Continent. In the further course of his remarks the speaker advocated the introduction of corporal punishment for authors of such brutal crimes', and protested against treating criminals as mental degenerates Instead of regarding them simply as GRAND OF THE REMODELED AND ENLARGED Elite China Shop 352 MORRISON STREET, NEAR PARK MONDAY Beautiful Mat Picture given with any pur chase, made to introduce the swellest exclusive Crockery and China Shop in Portland. Cut Glass, Hand Painted China, Art Wares, Plated Ware, Graniteware, Woodenware, and Household Articles Everything at Special Prices Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday THE NEW POLICIES of the COLUMBIA LIFE Are Ideal Life Insurance Contracts Issued by a Home Company LOW NON-PARTICIPATING RATES HIGH CASH VALUES Superior inducements offered to reliable active Agents Apply to JESSE R. SHARP, Manager of Agents 214 Lumber Exchange Bldg. W. M. LADD, President THEO. B. WILCOX, Vice-Pres Pendleton f " Y . I Mrmtt.ws mi criminals and giving them what they de served. MARCH WITHOUT MUSIC Seattle Militia Company Indiguanl at Adjutant-General Hamilton. SEATTLE. Wash., Feb. 32. (Special.) There is more dissatisfaction In the ranks of tho National Guard of this city, and tonight the men are criticising those re sponsible for the fact that they were obliged to tramp the streets unchcered by the martial strains of band instru ments. The inarching was in accordance with orders pertaining to Washington's birthday anniversary, but the soldiers de clare that as there is a regimental band the bandmen should have marched with them. No one Is talking for publication, how ever, as the fate of Major Otto Case, who is to be disciplined for talking too much. Is still fresh in the memory of all. but Adjutant-General Ortls Hamilton is the offlcer who is being condemned- for the musicless march. SEWED SOLES, 75 CENTS Best Oak Leather. While you wait, or sent for. .lacob Schwind, 367 Stark, near Park. Phone Main 7359. 6 TRUST CO. OPENING