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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 28, 1903)
14 THE MORNING OREGONIAtf, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1903. IT FAGETRIAL Marie L.Ware,H.G. Mc-Kinley,3.A.D.Puter INDICTED BY GRAND JURY Charges Are .Forgery and Conspiracy to Defraud. "JOHN DOE" NOT YET KNOWN Twenty-Six Counts Allege Signing of Fictitious Names to Homestead Petitions in Order to Get United States Lands. Indictments charging them "with or-' gery and conspiracy in a scheme to de fraud the Government out of land, were returned yesterday by the Federal grand jury against ex-United States Commis sioner Miss Marie L. "Ware, Horace G. Mckinley and S. A. D. Puter. Other In dictments growing out of the land fraud investigation are expected today. It is understood that one moro charge is sure to be made. This person is supposed to be John Doe In the case about the iden tity of 'whom there has been considerable speculation. The Indictments against the trio from Eugene -were not formally re turned into court yesterday, but when the Jury appeared to hand in another Indict ment, it Was announced that these Abres matters were ready for return, and the Judge ordered them sent in. As soon as this is done the defendants will bo re arrested and placed under new bonds for appearance at trial. It is expected that the now bonds will be in the snm of $5000 each, Instead of $2000. as at present. The final trial of the cases will probably be had during November or December. It was hardly expected, either by the parties directly c6neerned, or othors, that the indictmerfts would be returned against Miss Ware and her associates in the land frauds yesterday. As a conse quence, the action of the Jury was a com plete surprise to them. The Indicted par ties accept the situation with the air of those submitting to the inevitable, but it is their expressed intention to fight the cases through the court to the end in an endeavor to clear themselves from the accusations. Twenty-Six Counts Returned. The findings of the jury in the case of the three accused is a voluminous affair covering 45 pages. A total of 26 counts were returned. In the matters of fraud ulent transactions that have been brought before, the jury, according to reliable in formation. Miss Ware figured more prom inently than either of her two co-conspirators. In other words she, as It has been expressed, was the tool used by the others to attain desired ends and assume the burden of responsibility. The specific accusation against the in dicted parties is that they forged flctitious names to homestead applications and con spired to defraud the Government of land. According to the findings of the Jury, the trio created for their own use six etherial personages, the nonexistence of whom made it convenient for their bestowed names to be used in signing applications and proofs on claims to property that the conspirators are alleged to have desired for speculative purposes. Judging from the number of counts returned against the conspirators, the fictitious six were kept pretty busy signing applications and making proofs on homestead claims. To secure sufficient evidence that these six persons really had no existence, but were creatures of tho Imagination qf the defendants, was the work of the jury. The names of the six supposed home-' stead ers. as shown by the signatures on the alleged forged and fraudulent appli cations, are as follows: Robert Simpson, James E. "Warwick, Robert G. Tupman, Frank H. Heme, Samuel Xi. Carson and William xu "Watkins. . Does Robert Simpson Exist? It was apparently an easy matter to prove that Ave of the six were not real persons, but a question was raised in re gard to the existence or nonexistence of Robert Simpson. Two witnesses appeared before the grand Jury, who said that they had met a person by the name of Robert Simpson, but their information about him, who he was, where he lived, or what connection he might have had with the land office, was -scant. The Jury, after further investigation, concluded that whether Simpson existed or not, his name was forged to the application bearing it, and that the parties accused were guilty to that extent- The place of residence of these six sign ers of applications was another matter that aided in the decision that they live nowhere but In the creative imagination of the conspirators. The- applications showed that they resided in Cottage Grove. Officers made diligent search of tliat placa but could get no trace of the alleged resi dents. There was no one in the town who hadT ever heard of tho alleged per sons, and not even a tradition of their residence there in the remote past could bo dug up. As a final link of evidence against the accused parties, an expert on penmanship testified that the names signed to the doc uments -in evidence were written by the hand of Miss "Ware. The expert was J. A. "Wesco. He examined the signatures carefully and was confident in his testi mony that he could not be mistaken about Miss "Ware's writing. The documentary evidence examined by the grand Jury ws the samo as that taken by Commissioner Sladen when the ac cused parties were before him for pre liminary hearing. At that time witness after witness was called In an effort to learn something about the signers of the applications, but not a-witness had ever seen or .heard of such parties as v those whose names appeared on tho documents In evidence. Severe Blow to Defendants. The news of the action of the grand jury reached the ears of the Indicted parties soon after the indictment was made and It came as a severe blow. If they expected such a result at all, they did not look for it so soon. Their faces gave evidence of worry and anxiety. Miss "Ware was about the street during the afternoon apparently intently engaged In shopping, but tlje expression upon her face was that of one whose thoughts were not upon what she was doing. She would not talk about the matter, declining to be seen at all. H. G. McKlnley, when seen during the evening, said: "I was surprised to learn that an Indictment had been made. I did not expect it, neither did Miss "Ware nor Mr. Puter. But it has come and we must face 1L It Is our intention to fight the matter through the courts to the end and we expect to be able to clear our selves before the matter is settled." " The grand jury is to continue investiga tions In the land fraud matter today, and it4s stated upon good authority that more Indictments will probably be made. One is expected to be returned this morning. "When the jury went before Judge Bel linger yesterday morning It returned on indictment against John King also. King, who was arrested at Baker City recently. Is accused of having in his possesion and with having passed counterfeit 5-cent pieces upon various persons In Baker City. J. C. CoggJns, who was indicted by the grand Jury a few days ago upon a charge of having raised two money orders from 50 cents to $33, appeared before Judge Bel linger and pleaded guilty to the charge. He was sentenced to four years impris onment in the Federal prison at McNeil's Island for his offense. He will begin his long term of incarceration as soon as he has been transferred to the prison. TRIAL JURY IS DRAWN. Men Some of Whom Will Try Tim ber Land Fraud Cases. Tho, list of trial Jurors for the October term of the Federal Court was drawn yesterday by order of Judge C B. Bellin ger. The panel consists of 50 men, se lected from all parts ot, the state. The Jurymen will report to Judge Bellinger on Monday, November 16. Tt Is likely that some of these Jurors will be called upon to sit in judgment upon the cases of Miss Marie "Ware, H. G. Mc Klnley and S. A, D. Puter. The list is as follows: William "Welch, Seneca, Grant County. C. B. Cummlngs, Newberg, Yamhill County. Charles Hegele, Portland, Multnomah County. Horace County. "Wilbur Jones, Medford, Jackson County. A. L.. Mills, Portland, Multnomah County. F. M. Gentry, Heppner, Morrow County. Theo. B. "Wilcox, Portland, Multnomah County. William Sheehy, Portland, Multnomah County. Nicholson, Medford, Jackson HE FEARS STRIKES Why.Owner Does Not Enlarge v Perkins Hotel. IT MIGHT BE LEFT ROOFLESS Much-Needed Improvement Prevent ed First by High Price of Real Estate, "Then by Uncer tain Labor Market. Some time ago C. S. Spalding, the mil lionaire owner of the Perkins Hotel, con templated, the enlargement of the hostelry by building two additional stories on the present structure. The cost estimated by the architect was approximately $40,000. The project was abandoned, and recently was again Investigated by Charles Mcll ralth, the Tesldent agent of the owner. The cost of building the two stories pro posed was found to have Increased near ly 50 per cent, and the idea has once more lapsed. "Three years ago," said Mr. Mcllralth, "when first we thought of enlarging our hotel building we tried to buy the prop erty adjoining us on Fifth street, and In tended to erect an annex there. Tho price, however, was far too high, and I ' Miss Marie "Ware Horace G. McKlnley. John P. Cole, Barlow, Clackamas Coun. ty. S. C. Denny, McCoy, Polk County. "W. A. Taylor, Maclcay, Marlon County. E. Li. Barnett, Athena, Umatilla County. J. R. Rowland, Corvallls, Benton Coun ty. M. K. Young, Parkers, Baker County. J. M. Freeman, Portland, Multnomah County. Li. Li. Jewell, Grant's Pass, Josephine County. H. C. "Whitworth, Lakevlew, Lake County. J. M. Duncan, Nyssa, Malheur County. G. E. Davis, Harlan, Lincoln County. II. C. Levens, Burns, Harney County. C. Lystrop, Reedville. "Washington County. J. K. Fisher, Haines, Baker County. "W. R. South, Lacomb, Linn County. G. H. Small, Silver Lake, Lake County. Charles Kenedy, Summit, Benton Coun ty. L H. Allen, RIckreall, Polk County. R. H. Graves, Gibbon, Umatilla County. D. B. Troutman, Tallman, Linn County. J. R. Chapman, "Wilbur, Douglas County, C. A. Dunnlgan, Scott's Mill, Marlon County. S. W. Sigler. Dayton, Yamhill County. J. H. Smith, Grass Valley, Sherman County. Joseph Hume, Brownsville, Linn County. John P. Hannon, Huntington, Baker County. Arnold S. Graham, Marshland, Columbia County. Edward C. Dick, Portland, Multnomah County. "W. L. Smith, Wasco, Sherman Count'. H. Duncan, Lcngell . Valley, Klamath County. B. A. SUnchfield, Mayvllle, Gilliam County. Charles N. Cable, St Helens, - Columbia County. offered to buy the property across tho street, which is really more valuable, and to trade It for the adjoining ground which wo wanted. This offer also was refused. "We then investigated the Idea of build ing two more stories on our hotel. "One of the reasons," said Mr. Mcll ralth, "why we are not going to build just now. Is that we, are afraid of being left without any roof to tho hotel. In order to add the new stories we would have to take off tho roof, and In view of the unsettled condition of the labor mar ket wo are afraid that a sudden strike might leave us roofless for an indefinite period. I am in favor of labor unions. I know that a single wprklngman is pow erless to fight a corporation and that often he ought to fight it; but I think also that some of the unions have been going pretty fast latelj-. .Time will settle all these thinga In our present social condition capital will not seek investment if it cannot make Interest on the money. I represent some capital here and I am by no means satisfied that an addition to the Perkins would pay interest on the Invest ment, even If the roof were not left off." MOST ELEGANT WORK To Be Seen at the B. B. Rich Curio Store, Sixth and Washington Sts. We are showing this week a beautiful line of Mexican drawnwork Imported by us direct from the City of Mexico. We have handkerchiefs, doilies, table centers and buffet runners. We invite you to come up and see them. The entrance Is on Sixth, near Washington. Constructor to Leave Navy. WASHINGTON, D. C, Oct 27. Naval ' : : ,:: u S. A. D. PCTElt 1 : F. . B. Churchman, Sheridan, Yamhill' County. v . James R. Ewlng, Portland, 'Multnomah County. Ion Lewis, Portland, Multnomah County. A. L. Goff, Oakland, Douglas County. A. C. Dayton, Saleni Marion County. M. G. Edwards, Dundee, Yamhill Coun ty. R. T. Dibble, Molalla, Clackamas Coun ty. A. J. Chapman, Eugene, Lane County. J. B. oJhnson, Telocaset Union County. DO YOU WEAR. GLASSES r Properly fitting glasses and MURINE promote Eye comfort Murine makes :weak Eyes strong. Druggists and opticians, br Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicago. Visit org to Portland. Should not miss the Cellghtful trips up ana down the Columbia River. Particulars at O. It & N. city ticket effle. Third &ad W&shlnstOB. Constructor H. G. Smith, now on duty In the bureau of construction and repair, will shortly resign In order tx accept a position with the shipbuilding company of which Rear Admiral Bowles, who has resigned as chief constructor of tho navy, is to become president. Meier (Mb Frank Company "Shopping Center of the Northwest." Meier (b Frank Company "Shopping Center of the Northwest." Trunks, Traveling Bags, Suit Cases, Telescopes Largest showing in city. Lowestprices 3d rTr. "Peninsular" Stoves, Ranges, Wood Heaters 50 models Every good style and size Basem't. Shoe Bargains Worth Investigatiry There's surely a reason for our mighty big shoe business. It's not difficult to find -that reason, either. Today's bargain news every pair of shoes offered illus trates the character of this shoe store must be of vital interest to every woman and child who has a footwear need. There's no historical benediction or flimsy excuse connected with this sale a plain statement of where to buy the "best shoes at the lowest prices.' Thousands of pairs included and there's variety large enough to please everyone. Ths bargains are the best to be found in town we guarantee that. All sizes and widths. Sale commences this morning ond con- tinues through the week. Give your shoe needs early attention if you are economically inclined . $5 Shoes $3.55 400 pairs of J. & T. Cousins Famous Shoes for women, patent leather, pat ent vici and" kid with stock or patent tips, French and Cuban-heel styles, every pair tne regular So.OO values, for this sale only at the low price of, pair $333 $1.58 ers Twenty-five styles of women's $2.50 to $5.00 Slippers, handsome dress styles in fancy and black leathers, all sizes, we're eleaning up the entire lot at the ' exceptionally low price of, j j eg 4o!) pairs of Misses' Kid Shoes, sizes 11 to 2, low heel and spring heel, great values at the low price of, pair Children's kid and patent leather Shoes, Blucher style, spring heel, tf f sizes 5 to 8, pair H JU Children's Kid Shoes, lace or button styles, sizes 5 to 8 for, pair Towels Special display this week of "Rub dry," the famous Bath Towel Made of long fiber Egyptian cotton, they absorb the water immediately and leave no lint on the face or body, big size, handsome wide open work border, each one in a separate carton Once you use a "Rubdry" you'll never again be without a half dozen in the house They are far superior tothe ordinary Turkish bath towel and cost no more. 50c each Let us show them to you At the Linen Counters. $2.50 and $3.00 Shoes $1.48 600 pairs of ladies' $2.50 and $3.00 Shoes fine kid lace styles in heavy or light soles, all sizes and widths, theegular $2.50 and $3.00 values for AG this sale only at, pair P 60 Misses', Children's Shoes in vici kid and box calf, light and heavy soles, $2.00 and $2.50 Shoes. . .$1.50 $3.00 Shoes reduced to... $1.75 Misses' and Children's Shoes in sizes 8 v to 10JA at .these reductions: $1.75. $2.00 Styles now.. $1.35 $ 1 .50 Style reduced to $1.10 Misses' Patent Colt Bluchers Sizes 1 1 to 2, $2.50 styles $1.35 Sizes 84 to 1 1 , $2 styles . . $ 1 .60 Infants' Shoes in red, tan and black, sizes 2 to 5, great special values at, per pair '. . . $3.50 Shoes at $2.85 500 pairs of J. & T. Cousins' $3.50 Shoes for women, turned and welt sole, vipi kid, stock or patent tip, light or heavy sole, regular c $3.50 values, pair .OJ Boys' Shoes Boys' Satin Calf Lace Shoes in plain and quilted sole, Sizes 2Jto5l, reduced to, pr . . $ 1 .52 Sizes 2 33 to 2, reduced to, pr. . $ 1 .22 Sizes 11 to 13, reduced to, pr.$ 1.02 IN KANGAROO CALF Sizes 2i to 5, $2.25 value. . .$1.72 Sizes 13 to 2, $2.00 value... $1.52 Sizes 11 to 13. $1.75 value ..$1.32 Little Gents' Vici Kid Shoes, heel or spring-heel, satin calf and kangarette calf, plain or quilted sole, c 1 1 11 to 13, pair Infants' fancy leather Shoes in sizes 2 1-2 to 5 1-2, regular $1.25 values, or. for this sale, pair 0JC French Lingerie 1 -4 Off Gowns $3. Chemise.$ Ten Thousand Dollars' Worth of High-Class French Lingerie for your choosing at one-quarter off the regular prices Every garment our own importation and original ly, marked at unusually low selling prices. Magnificent Gowns, Chemise, Skirts and Drawers of the finest India cottons, hand-made, hand-embroidered, trimmed with real Valenciennes laces, real torchon laces, daintiest of embroi- deries, all big full sizes, gowns in high and low neck, long or short sleeves, a variety larger than and better than Port- 8 land has ever seen before The inducement for buying this week is 25 per cent off regular prices. 00 to $35.00; Skirts $2.50 to $45.00 1.00 to $12.00; Drawers $1.?5 to $12 6 Keiser 99 Sole Portland agents for the celebrated "Keiser" Neckwear for women A new NeckWir shipment of Silk and Cotton Novelties just received Are marked at reasonable prices. Last day of the great sale of Ladies' $34.00 and $35.00 Suits at $27.85 The October Linen Sale. Continues to interest scores of housekeepers as well as hotel and restaurant-keepers. Never before had quite so many friends among the hotel-keepers. They recog nize the saving in buying only good linens John S. Brown & Sons' "Standard of the world." This October sale offers many money-saving opportunities in all lines Here's a few of the specials. 64-inch all-linen half-bleached Table Damask in the very best patterns, per 72-inch all-linen half-bleached Table Damask, large variety of thehest patterns, yard 72-inch all-linen bleached Satin Damask, fine quality, the besj patterns, per Qq Special fine all-linen bleached Satin Damask, 72-inch,beau- tiful designs, at, yard - 21x21-inch all-linen bleached Damask Napkins, best qual ity and patterns, tf fl per dozen H Men's and Boys' Clothing at special low prices. All-linen bleached Satin Dam ask Napkins, 22x22-inch, un- Sv.alue..at.,..$2.40 All-linen bleached Satin Dam ask Napkins, best patterns, 24 x 24 inches, big valuet doz . . , All-linen Satin Damask Tray Cloths, hemstitched, 20x28 inch, great yalue at, Hemstitched Linen Huck Tow els 19x24 inches, un- usual value at & C Linen Roller Towels, two and one-half yards long, a great -Value at the low i price of, each I C Great special values in ladies' Aprons Second Floor. Meier & Frank Company II Meier- &. Frank Company j Mm" tfim-ii nmiimeagaBaaaawMinM8BBM8caMBf8n PictUTG your order Largest line of new moldings r iiiiii c gest workmanship All orders promptly FrSminS! executed at the very lowest prices. ? Second Floor. Lace Bargains of Merit Just the kind of Laces you want at the present time- for dress trim ming marked at economy point Bargains that caused active selling at the lace counters Monday and Tuesday. Venise Applique and Bands, white, cream and Arabian, 2 1-2 to 5 in. 'wide, beautiful designs, values up to $2.25 yard, for this j rjQ sale only, yard 4 .O Evening Nets, La Tosca, Figured Chantilla and Point Esprit, white, black and colors, very best styles and patterns, great special fJQr value, yardj jJQ Black and White Chantilly and Brocaded Chiffon in beautiful variety, value extraordinary at this sale only at the fi y low price of Black and White Figured Chantilly, great special J aq value at, per yard H 'O Black and White Silk Applique, Silk Muslin Embroidered Medallions and Sprays, very richest effects, all new desirable styles, values up to $1.50 yard C Men's Underwear Sale pontinues with unabated enthusiasm The best bar gains in Men's Underwear the town has ever known. Three grades of "Hohenzollern" Shirts and Drawers finest Imported gar ments all sizes regular 52.50 CI KQ to $3.50 values garment ji.jj Men's "Hohenzollern" Night C7 AQ Robes regular ?3.50 values for... "Hohenzollern" Combination Suite $3.00 values at 5LSS-J5.50 CO JO values at JJtJ Men's natural wool and camelshalr Shirts and Drawers,, odd sizes; AO regular 75c value, at 400 garments In Men's Camelshalr Shirts and Drawers random striped about all sizes regular 50c val- ijr Ufis earment ItL ! Men's natural gray wool Shirts and urawers, aouoie torn: about 200 gar ments in the lot, broken sizes; 0(L 52.00 values at OJv wOoper'" derby-ribbed Drawers, light blue and pink, finely made and trimmed; regular J2.CO values; fi 7,1 all sizes, at Meier & Frank Company Meier &. Frank Company