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r.n A. PAGB SXQOT. DAILY KAfit OftBQONIAN, PENDLETON, OREGON, SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 1910. TEC lAGBsV I. E IfiSIDE INFORMATION ABOUT JIM PATTEN. WHEAT r- n , ,.,--- nlan received a letter from a Mr. J. R. Rundell of Kelso, Washington, asking for Information concerning a runaway accident near Pendleton in which a man by the name of Patten was, supposed to have been Injured. He was told that no such accident had occurred in this vicinity and In re ply a letter and newspaper clipping has been received, which explains the cause of the Inquiry. The clipping Is as follows: W"ho and where is James A. Patten, the alleged "wheat king" whose swindling operations were called to the attention of the police last night? Through his told effrontery and suave mannerisms the venerable old man is said to have succeeded In bilk ing various persons out of sums of money on the pretense of purchas ing market stocks at a profit. The extent of his operations are unknown. He is believed to have fled from the city since the announcement was made Monday through telegraphic dispatches that James A. Patten, stock manipulator, whose earnings in that regard are well up in seven figures, was to retire from active business life. The alleged "Patten" according to himself, recently came to Portland from California. He sought out the real estate office of R. Peterson & Co., 226 1-2 Morrison street, where he made his headquarters. To the mem bers of the firm and their customers he posed as "James A. Patten, the wheat king, Incognito." As a reason for wearing shabby clothes, "Patten" averred that he was "endeavoring to keep away from the newspapermen so that he might get a little rest." For several days he quartered In the real estate offices, conversing and becoming acquainted with customers. To these only did "Patten" confide his "real Identity." Each one he approached was willing to take a fling at the stock market, and, at his so licitation, several gave him money with which to purchase blocks of mar ketable stocks on Wall street. Prom one unsuspecting individual, "Patten" was seen to take a "handful of gold coins" with which he promised to "put him on the inside of the stock market." Following this transaction, "Patten" abandoned his haunts In the real es tate office and has not been seen since. Conscience-stricken after he . had fathomed the apparent game of "high finance" foisted upon one of his customers, Peterson hied himself to police headquarters and told what he knew of "Patten." Rundcll's Experiences. Rundell's letter of explanation fol lows: Newburg, Ore., March 13, 19-0. Editor East Oregonlan: Pendleton, Oregon. Dear Sir: Tour kind favor of the 7th received. In reply would say that my Inquiry regarding an accident to a brother of Patten the wheat king, has to do with the enclosed clipping from the Portland Oregonlan. Since you were so kind to reply to my letter if the story Isn't too tire some will say we, Mrs. Rundell and I. made the acquaintance of the al leged Patten spoken of in the Port land paper. (No It didn't cost us a cent.) We had come from Kelso, Wash., to Portland to visit real es tate sharks. Passing the Portland - chamber of commerce, not the big building on Stark street, we dropped in and Inquired of the clerk for the address of a man we wished to meet. He told us to go to the chamber of commerce building on Stark street, Within the enclosure was a man of rather striking appearance. He step ped out and said: "My friends, come with me, do not go to those big office buildings I know some poor but hon est boys up here who will treat you right." The clerk said, "You are In good hands. Go with him." Well, we went, and on the way the chap modestly informed us that he was Jim Patten of the big wheat deal fame and that a brother was in a run away at Pendleton. Horses frighten ed by an auto ran over a cliff and killed themselves and badly Injured the driver. So our friend, "Jim Pat ten" received a' message at his home In Los Angeles. Had 17 minutes to catch a train and had come for the brother whom he brought to Portland and placed In a hospital. He was avoiding the reporters (modest and much honored man)). Well, at 226 1-2 Morrison street we went and were Introduced to Messrs Taylor & Peterson. w, saia "Jim ratten, "you treat these poor people, looking for a home, right or darn you, I'll see to you." Well, we were to go with Taylor to McMinnvllle. Also, Patten was to meet us at the Lennox at 11:30. He was there on time and In his pocket a description of some property. Bless the dear old Santa Claus. If It was beyond our means he would help us. He was willing to aid those who ap preciated It. And further, If we would Invest our money and In a week our "Golden Argosy" would come sailing in, laden with gold beyond the dreams of Midas. me aocior, mat's wnat he was called, was arranging to lecture at the city hall on the subjects of astron omy, geology, etc. Really he was en. tertalnlng on those subjects. He would take . us to dinner but he was to meet some friends to arrange for a lecture (strange how he forgot the reporters would not learn of it) And too, that dear old brother injured In the runaway. We went with Taylor. I question ed him regarding the wheat king. Taylor only knew of him by his com ing frequently to their office. We t parted company with Taylor the next 'day and felt that if Patten was a crook, Taylor was a dupe. When we returned to Portland the king was at the office, 226 1-2 Morrison. We had bought a farm on our own A short time ago the East Orego- 1 hook after parting with Taylor. Pat ten was delighted. Next morning we went to the of flee of the city editor and reporters. Thoy did not know of Patten being In Portland and knew less of the runa way and didn't appear to care. then went to the hospitals. No -dear old brother there. Again I saw the doctor at 226 J-2 Morrison street. Then I went to the chamber of com merce where we met the king first The cltrk knew little of him but said he appeared to be on good terms with Colonel Miller, head of the Portland chamber of commerce. ' I was obliged to return to Kelso, but met the doctor again that even ing at the same old place. Brother was better and the price of wheat soaring. "Of course." said the king, "you wouldn't know but you might have made a small fortune had you let me invest your money." His nephew looked -after things at Chicago and each evening the king looked at his wired gains. "Strange, said the doctor, ''how we came to meet." I agreed to it, besides, I added, you will pardon me If choose to be Just a bit doubtful, for it is not usual for men of great wealth to be so generous and kind to strangers, We talked of public men and of the personal magnetism of such man as Blaine. Said I. "You, Mr. Patten, have that assistance and here are your features: A strong face, good color, large, dark and deep eyes, nose Inclined to Roman, a well formed mouth, a strong chin and good, well modulated mellow voice. The man wore a suit of blue cloth, a dark slouch hat, double lense glass es and a faded brown cravanette with the right side of the collar usually slightly rolled up. When I went to Kelso, Wash., that night I Intended to return this way and would look up Mr. Patten, but the papers gave the news of the real Patten having sailed for Europe and published a cut of Jim. It flushed the game. The doctor "folded .his tent like the Arab and silently stole away." I have talked to the captain of the city detectives about this. He said no one seems anxious to push the case. Those who lost on a story as old as "East Lynn" don't care to come in the lime light. Perhaps It might pay the editors of the big city papers to thaw out a bit. I might have given them a good story with a bit of encouragement and it might have been one of their smart boys could have tripped the old lad up. For myself, I am sorry I did not calA on the detectives at the outset. But as Carleton said of the farmer who was swindled by the lightning rod man: "I rather liked the fellow as I fear I always must." For the gold of my own doctoring Is in a fellow's heap o' dust." Perhaps I have bored you with too long a story. But you were so kind to answer so promptly and do you know that somewhere on "memory's cluttered shelf" I find the story of a runaway somewhere over there ac tually taking place. But the doctor said It was Febru ary 10, while it seems to me I read of It last fall. 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Paid for losses, endowments, Annuities and sur rendered values .I4.18ft.422.ftn Dividends paid to policy holders during the year 1,504,633.60 Dividends paid on capital stock during .the vear 50.000. on Commissions and salaries paid during the year. . 1,711,338.79 Taxes, licenses and fees paid during the year.. 400,250.56 Amount of all other expenditures 500 516.87 $14,554,875.67 A Swollen Jaw Is not pretty nor pleasant. Whether It's caused by neuralgia, toothache. or accident, Ballard's Snow Liniment win reduce the swelling and relieve the pain. The great and euro cure for rheumatism, cuts, burns, bruises, scalds any and all achea 'and oalna Sold by A. C Koeppen 4k Bros. Ladies Boles Sewed. With my new machine I can sew yeur soles on for lie per pair. They will look better and last longer. ... . A. KKLUND. Total expenditures ASSETS. Market value of real estate owned $ 458,756.70 iarKet value of stocks and bonds owned . . Loans on mortgages and collay-ral, etc Premium notes and policy loans Cash in banks and on hand .Vet uncollected and deferred premiums . . . Uther assets (net), interest and rents due and accrued 2,603,620.31 $8,353,162.42 25,406.25 57.720,820.15 12,357,850.54 894,637.95 515,578.90 Total a88et 174,576,670.80 Less special deposits in there be) any state (If any 25,000.00 Total assets admitted In Oregon ' . LI AB DUTIES. Net reserve $69,853,696.00 Total policy claims .' 867,109.00 All other liabilities 612,682.96 Dividends due or apportioned to policy holders. 11,045,214.36 TH GR Under t.he OM Managemen 3 H N D PENDLETON'S BIO. POPULAR VAUDEVILLE AND MOTION PICTURE THEATRE. New Performers, Acts and 'Pictures twice each week, Monday and Thursday Johnson's four-Piece Orchestra, Every Performance. Matinee Emery Saturday and Sunday Afternoon. ADULTS 25c. CHILDREN 15c. 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