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THE MORNING OBEGOHIAIS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 190. TALK0NG00D ROADS Prominent Men Will Address State Convention at Salem. LEGISLATORS ARE "INVITED Opportunity Will Be Given to Discuss Informally Subjects Concerning Which Laws Are-Needed In Oregon. SALEM. Or., Dec S.-(BpeciaU-"Edu-cated RadbHders" v.'IIl be the general tn'pio of Um prlncipnl addressos to be de l.ve red at tho Oregon Good Roads Conven tion to bo held in thia city next week. The jgraauae, which was issued today, b"w that two college presidents and the 're tor of the agricultural experiment raMon at CorvaHls will deliver addresses. This annual convention promises to be c;e of great interest and value, for the speaker? are all men of recognized ability ivr have given special attention to the sulrifu: upon which they will speak. Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday, D-i-iTmber to IS, are the days upon which the convention will be held. The sessions -wilt bo heW in the City Hall, where tho arorwaodatlons are ample for the large rowd that is expected to be present A tanquet will be tendered the delegates n M cdnesday evening at the Willamette Ho. trT The business meeting, at which the new officers will be elected, will be held ""lursday forenoon. Final adjournment will be had Thursday afternoon in time -t dlegto6 from the north or from Eastern Oregon to take the afternoon tra:n for Portland. All members of the Legislature have bn especially Invited to be present, and a- road legislation Is of groat importance ' Is expected that many of the law r-akers will be in attendance. As the con Is to be hold at the capital and c-H three weeks before the opening of te legislative sosslon. It gives the mem W it an excellent opportunity to attend at the same time that they come to make ar-'-a'-.geajeBtft for quarters during their 40-day rejourn In Salem. It is expected that members or the Legislature who inert here next week will discuss Infor ira'ly many subjocts concerning which tvc enactment of laws is desired this "K irter. Many County Judge:? and Commission ers and Road Supervisors will also be psetit because the convention is of par ! uiar interest to them. County Judge 5" tt, of Marion County, has addressed a ocular letter to the Hoad Supervisors of this county urging all of them to be pres x To the County Judges and Commis si' nrrs one of the most important ad trrses will be that on "Organization." V- Tfm Richardson, manager of the Port 'ominercIal Club, who Is hlmseir un- Tassed as an organizer of clubs for the f motion of community Interests. His a-ross will be given Wednesday evening. The prewnt offlcors of the Oregon Good Koads Association are; P-rident. John H. Scott, Salem; vice 7f sidonts. the several County Judges; FeTetary. H. B. Thielsen, Salem; treas-c-er. C. J. Trenchard, Astoria; executive v ommlttee. J. H. Scott, Salem; II. M. Pal Trr Albany; C. J. Trenchard. Astoria; George C. Blakeley. The Dalles; W. W. "Trillion. Baker City; Virgil E. Watters, orv&llie: II. B. Thlolsen, Salom; J. O. Booth. Grant's Pass; B. F. Rhodes, Mc Sllnnvillc; T. F. Ryan, Oregon City. The programme for the convention Is a. fellows: Tuesday, 1:30 P. M. Addrr of welecme. Mayor F. W. 1Vatr. n;n and annual address, President John -ej;B and Its Road," Governor George Thr Proprtetr of "Working; Convicts Upon Public Highways." Hon. M. A. MIHor. Wednesday, 9 A. M. Kutte4: Educated Itoad-Bullden:." II. B. "flcen. Satem. Rosd-Matds; as a. Branch of Instruotlen In CoH Dr. James "WILhyoombe. Cor- VTt SbewM the University of Oregon Do t Educate Road-Bulldcra?" President P. L. aaapb!!. Butane. .Www. President John Coleman. Willamette t nuerKltj-. Wednesday, 1:30 P. M. A Needed State Read for Oregon," Judge 1 R "VVebMer. Portland. Taaite r Highway." Judge J. E. 31a Sttf Portland. Public Road Management," Prof. J. M. J 1e. Bugeac Wednesday, 7:30 P. M. ?oed Read." T. T. Goer. Salem. rganisaUoR.' Tom Rlohardsan. manager P 'Hand Commercial Club. Portland. nele?e wiM adjourn to Hotel Willamette a?d enof a MBoksr and banquet furnished by Ra!l A- Co. asd tbe Buff ale-Pitts Cempanr. of V n lard. Mwic kindly furnished by Stalwart taartet. Salem. Thursday, 9 A. M. Reporta of oammlttecs. iiwraj dtrcuesfon. "Citvtioo of 0fft?era. Thursday, 1:30 P. M. vJood Road aad How to Seoure Them." Jawe B. Moiklft. secretary of Washington ia ReAdA Aseodatlen. BLALOCK ASKS FOR TIME. Open River Fund Can Be Secured in Five Days More. WAL1A WALLA, Dec 9. (Special.) On account of a pouring rain the meet Ins at Dr. Blalock's office this afternoon t-- discuBs plans for meeting the emer gency which confronts the Open River Association had too few present to un dertake the task of guaranteeing the whole MLeee dolicit, out the commit ted was appointed to see that Walla alia County's $5000 is guaranteed. It s expected this will be accomplished noon tomorrow. A telegram from t arkston says they have raised $2000. Encouraging reports have been re ceded from Lewiston. Dr. Blalock received a message from t e McCa.be contractors tonight stating that they would raise $10,000 cash to wards the guarantee themselves. An rsrert is being made to get the Oregon State Board io extend tho time Ave ays. Dr. Blalock says: This is the only hope now. This extension granted, -wo can raise the $23 08 balance." SALE OF GRANT PLACERS. Californians Will Put in Extensive Improvements. JOHN DAY Or.. Doc. S. (Special) IT of the largest mining deals ever cf f "ted In Hits, 'district is the transfer of lh entire groip of Marysville placer mines to a company composed on San Francisco promoters and local mining men. The papers In the case have been signed aad the names appearing as the rew owners are those of Goorge Walker, J Brown and G. W. Dart. The form of transfer Is by lease, bond and option, while new .ground was located to cover the site of a gigantic race. Heretofore a number of independent placer diggings "have been operated at a "vrry great, economic waste. In spite of tus traste .some- of. them have yielded Eod profits la tholr owners. The new umpaay .proposes to combine their hold ings and operate them through a single slcir-e canal. Bedrock has hardly been teched as yet, as it was impossible to secure a dump for caring for the dirt from the lower levels. But the new man agement will overcome this difficulty by running a long and deep channel from the bedrock Into Long Gulch, near Can yon Creek. This ditch has already been surveyed, but its construction will be a most difficult and expensive piece of en gineering work. Surface workings on the ground includ ed in this deal have proven it to be the richest in Grant County. From it have been taken samples that were prize-winners. The considerations aggregate about $0,000. LAUTH IS IN EGBERT'S CELL. Two Other Murder Cases Are Before Supreme Court. SALEM, Or.. Dec. 9. Special.) George Lauth. the condemned murderer from Clackamas County, occupies the same cell assigned to Harry Egbert a year ago. Lauth is sentenced to hang on Friday, one year from the time Egbert was dropped into eternity. Egbert was exe cuted Friday. January 29. Lauth Is sen tenced to hang on January "27, Friday, being two days earlier in the month this year. Xo special guard has been employed to watch Lauth, for the 'reason that he has hopes of securing a new trial or a com mutation to life Imprisonment, and does not now show any indications of a desire to commit suicide. It is expected that by means of an appeal the day of execu tion will be postponed. If ho such, ,de lay should occur, tho hanging will take place during 'the session of the Legisla ture, and doubtless any of the members who desire to witness the operation of the law providing for executions at the penitentiary will have an opportunity to do so. Two murder cases are still hanging fire In the Supreme Court, owing to the agreement of attorneys for repeated con tinuances. In the Gugllelmo case, from Portland, tho transcript on appeal was filed August 1, and in the ordinary course of affairs the case would have been ready for trial in the Supreme Court by Sep tember 30. District Attorney Manning asked for extensions of time In which to file his briefs, and as the record now stands his brief is due December 28. Af ter that the defense will have ton days in which to file its reply brief, if desired, and then the case can be set for trial ten days later than that. The Norman Williams case was filed on appeal September 13, and in the usual course of events would have been ready for trial by November 1 By means of stipulations of attorneys the time to file appellant's brief was extended to De cember 10. after which the state will have 20 days to file its brief and then the ap pellant ten days in which to file a reply brief. The cases will probably get to trial the latter part of January. PROBLEM FOR HOOD RIVER. Closing of Saloons Closes a Great Source of Revenue. HOOD RIVER. Or.. Doc 9. (Special.) The City of Hood River finds Itself in sore straits financially. With the closing of the saloocs January 1, $1200, must be re turned as rebate on six months' license. There is not a -dollar in the treasury, and as Mayor Blowers stated to the Coun cil last night, "we are up against it for funds. Something must be done, and that soon." The city charter permits no tax levy of over 10 mills, and even this assessment on the property valuation would leave but little over $1000 after paying the license rebate. The coming year the city must find means of paying for a $1100 fire en gine; put in a system of fire protection estimated to cost from $2000 to $6000; build a system of sewers at a cost of not less than $10,000. continue with street improve ments, already under way, and meet the running expenses of the city. The Mayor has asked the mombers of the City Council to ponder over the ques tion of revenue during the two weeks that Intervene before the next meeting of the city lawmakers. The situation for the taxpayers is a serious one. The stato and county tax levy Is never less than 27 mills. The school tax last year was ID mills, but the school board fears it must be doubled this coming year, .and with tho city tax levy that must come, property-owners are already figuring up their possible expenses in a very contemplat ive mood. Riot in the Chain Gang. NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C. Dec. 9. (Special.) The business men of New Westminster were treated to a pitched battle on the Carnegie Library grounds in this citj last evening, when the provincial goal chain gang, numbering In all about CO men, took to open fighting with picks and shovels. The row began between two short-time prisoners over an old feud, and their comrades, seeing the chance of some slight diversion from the usual quiet run of events, took part. After the Courthouse staff appeared on the scene tho men were separated, but some had bad cuts about the face and head from ihe splendid manipulation of picks and shovels by their fellow-prisoners. This morning the leaders of the melee were arraigned before the magis trate and had a month added to each of their present sentences. Suit Over Asphalt Paving. WALLA WALLA. Wash., Dec. 9. (Special.) Notice -was filed tonight on the Mayor and City Clerk that J. M. Turner. T. C. Elliott and other largo property-holders would begin suit in the Superior Court at once to have de clared invalid all assessments made here for the asphalt paving just com pleted. The first assessments were made by City Assessor Berryman three months ago. At the protest of several large property-holders the Council ordered a re assessment by Harry Turner, J. B. Wil son and George Snell. The plaintiffs In the projected suit allege that this action was illegal. Most of them were assessed higher the second time. Un less enjoined tho city will soon Issue about $100,000 honds to pay for ths paving. Suspected of Wallace Burglary. WALLA WALLA, Wash., Dec 9. (Special.) A man answering tho de scription of Frank Bush, wanted -in Wallace for burglary in a Jewelry store, was arrested by Chief of Police Brown in a saloon here last night. When arrested he gave hla. name as F. W. Class and denies ever boing in IVaK lace, but the description and photo graph tally. He has been loafing about here several days. Bush served a term in the Oregon state penitentiary for ourglary. Army officers hero say Class served in the First Cavalry-'ln 1S76, whbn -statloned here Laughed and Swallowed Pin. CHEMAWA. Or.. Dec 9. fSneeJal .1 Ellen Arcasa. a pupil at the Indian .School, today swallowed a pin, wnicn came near resulting seriously. The girl had the pin in her mouth and commenced laughing, with the rosult that she swallowed the pin. She was taken to the school hos pital where tho physician succeeded In re covering the useful article out of place The girl was not badly hurt- The girl arrived here less than three weeks ago from. Northern "Washington. Hoo Hoos Swarm in Astoria. ASTORIA, Or., Dec 9. (SnclaL) The annual concatenation of the Order of Hoo Hoo for the States of Oregon and Washington will be held in this city to morrow. Fully a hundred delegates are expected to attend and 30' candidates will be Initiated. Aside from .the initiations the principal business to come up will be the election of officers. The business ses sion will be followed by a banquet. MONTANA AT FAIR St Louis ExhibitWill Be Great ly Augmented,. GOODS" ADDED ON THE WAY Helena Paper Editorially Shows the Propriety of a Proper Representa tion of the State at - the Oregon Exposition. HELENA, Mont, Dec 9. (Special.) State Auditor Calderhead has dolivered to Chairman Hoffman aC warrant for $10,000, the amount appropriated by the Legisla ture for the removal from St. Louis to Portland of Montana's exhibit, which will IN TOMORROWS OREGONIAN MRS. MAYBRIOK'S OWN STORY FIFTEEN LOST YEARS. Since her return to America this broken-hearted woman has been engaged in writing her side of the world-famous case. It is liter ally her own story, and is pitifully pathetic. Her host in tho j mountain cottage, where she has been secluded since her arrival on native shores, says: "The book, is conclusive evidence to all unprejudiced minds of Mrs. Maybrick's innocence, legal as well as moral." FROM A NEW CONGRESSMAN TO HIS WIFE. First of a series of letters by a newly-elected M. C, who tells how he diminished in importance -the farther he got from home. By the time he reached the National capital he wasn't "deuce high." These letters are by a witty Washington correspondent, who pricks many bubbles and discloses facts with gentle satire. RUSSIA'."'- MAD WAT. PARTY; ITS PERSONNEL. A well-informed St. Petersburg correspondent describes the strange part played by the British Queen's sister, mother, of the Czar. Her transformation can not be explained. AMONG- NEW HOLIDAY TOGS IN PORTLAND SHOPS. Wex Jones and a staff photographer made the rounds this week. What was seen iu the way of novelties are set down in uncon ventional style. HOW WHISKY WORKED RUIN OF AN INDIAN CHIEF. This is the story of Peo, once proud and powerful chief of the Umatillas, now a worthless vagabond. It is well told by Bert Huffman, of Pendleton, and illustrated with an exceptionally fine photograph by Major Lee Moorhouse. TODAY'S OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG WOMEN. . Mrs. Ellen B. Miller speaks of teaching ddmcstic science as a voca tion for those who are educated and have the artistic temperament. jotting ; of old um juoklln. Opie Bead's philosopher makes some "homely, truthful and helpful remarks on the subject of gambling. HENRY OLEWS, VETERAN WALL-STREET BROKER, TALKS SHOP. In an interview with Frank Carpenter he tells how old stagers make fortunes without incurring risk of loss, and speaks of pres ent chances for young men. "THE SIMPLE LIFE," BY REV. CHARLES WAGNER. Two beautiful sermons are preached tomorrow: The Simple Pleasures and The Simple Needssermons publicly, commended by President Boosevelt. PECK'S BAD BOY ABROAD. The coming letter is from London, and Hennery shows a part of that great city's seamy side. ALL THE NEWS AND THE CUSTOMARY DEPARTMENTS. be augmented in several departments as it passes through the state. Commenting on this, tho Montana Dally Record says editorially: "Presently there will pass through Mon tana the things that Montana, at the World's Fair In St. Louis, had to show the world. The exhibit will soon he on its way to Portland, where, next Summer, It will occupy space In the building of the Lewis and Clark Exposition. Montana's exhibit at St. Louis was creditable. That is the undisputed testimony of all who saw it. It now remains to make this state's offering at the Portland Fair equally de serving of praise. No one will doubt that it will be done. "Montana is deeply Interested In the success -of the Lewis and Clark Exposi tion. That territory which is now within this state's borders afforded great com fort, shelter and no end of marvelous re lations to the two explorers whose achievements the Pacific Coast Fair Is In tended to commemorate." CHILDREN WERE STARVING. Why Widower Broke Health Quarantine- at Spokane. SPOKANE, Wash.. Dec 9. (Special.) In an emphatic way. Justice Hinkle re buked tho Health Department yesterday for the arrest of E. C. Bcasley on the charge of having violated the laws by breaking quarantine when diphtheria prevailed in his household. "I am a widower with two little chil dren on my hands," said Beasley, from the witness chair. "On the day I broke quarantine there wasn't wood in the house, there wasn't food and I had only $2. I took the money, bought some milk at the grocery store for one .of my ba bies, and I .went out along the railroad track and found some -fuel. This was the only way open to me for relieving the distress of the family." "I shall uphold the law against break ing quarantine by fining you $1," said Justice Hinkle, "but you are to pay no fine for this offense. You are excused." Beasley, a forlorn-looking man of frail physique, returned to his home on the school section. WIRELESS ON PUGET SOUND. Seattle Put in Communication With a Number of Points. SEATTLE; Dec 9. WithJn the next few days Seattle will bo connected with Port Townsend, Fort Casey, Friday Har bor aad Victoria, B. C. by wireless tel egraph. A station has been erected on top of Queen Anne Hill, in this city, and in a short time messages will be received for transmission. Apparatus has also been installed on the revenue cutter Grant, so that com munication may be had with the shore stations when the cutter Is in these wat ers. Evidence Against Salem Marshal. HILLSBORO, Or., Dec 9. (Special.) James Skipton, who was a candidate for' the office at Marshal at Salem, In the "re cent election, was In the city today pro curing evidence going to show that T. E. Cornelius the successful candidate, was a resident of this county within three years' time. Cornelius voted in Cornelius precinct in June. 1902, and swore to blank A, the certificate he signed showing that he resided on property owned by his wife in the precinct of the village of Cornelius. Mr. Skipton .also .discovered evidence showing that Cornelius was a delegrte to the Congressional convention which met at Roseburg and nominated Congress man Tongue In the Spring of 1902, and that he actually attended the convention In capacity of delegate. A coincidence In the case Is that the pollbook from Cornelius, which Is sup posed to have been filed with the County Clerk, cannot be found. This book will have no particular bearing on the case except that it might show whether Cor nelius voted the state and district or the county ticket, or both. NORTHWEST DEAD. Mrs. I. N. Sargent. j THE DALLES. Or., Dec 9. (Special.) Mrs. Isaac N. Sargent, one of the most highly respected and best-known resi dents of Eastern Oregon, died last night at her home on Liberty street, in1 this city, after a brief illness, at the age of S7 years. Hannah Brown Sargent was born In Springfield. Vt. July 14. 1S17. and passed the years of her early life with her par ents in Massachusetts. August 4, 1S3S, at Lowell, Mass., she was married to Mr. Sargent, with him moving to Wisconsin,' wnere tney resided until 1S62. when they crossed the plains to Oregon, arriving at xne uaiies in the Fall of that vear. Af ter a residence of about six years In and near this city, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent moved to that portion of Eastern Oregon which is now In Wheeler County, where they founded the town of Mitchell and made their home for 21 years. In 1SS9 the family returned to The Dalles, mak ing It their permanent home. Six chil dren have been born to Mrs. Sargent, four of whom, with her husband, sur vive her. They are: Mrs. Hattle Wilson, of Portland; Fred and Charley Sargent, of this city, and William Sargent, of Baker City; also her adopted grandchild. Miss Katherlne Sar gent. FARMERS DRIVE FAR TO HEAR School Consolidation Under Discus sion at North Yamhill. NORTH YAMHILL. Dec 9. (Special.) Wednesday evening State School Super intendent Ackerman and County School Superintendent Alderman spoko to a MRS. MA YB RICK'S OWN STORY. By special arrangement with her pub lishers. The Sunday Oresonjan tomor row: will publish a page epitome- of "Mrs. Maybrick'B Own Story: My Flftwn Lost Years." In seclusion and under th shelter of a friend's roof, Mrs. May brick, ever slnco her arrival In America, had devoted all her time to this recital. It Is literally her own story and pitifully pathetic. large and attentive audience on the con solldaton of schools. There is an effort being made to consolidate several of the small rural schools with the North Yam hill School, so especial interest wa3 taken in the meeting Although the night was very stormy, farmers drove five and six miles throuch mud and rain that they might learn more of the much-talked-of plan. Mr. Alderman emphasized the point that the same principles of concentra tion and centralization which are being applied In business should be used in the management of our schools; that one teacher to a grade is better than eight grades to one teacher, and that by con solidation a longer term of school is given the boy and girl from the country. "What crime," he asked, "has the country dudII committed to be thus de prived of the advantages that his city cousin gets?" His argument was strong and seemed to be convincing. CRIME IS TWENTY YEARS OLD Santa Clara Capitalist Under Arrest for Arson In Ohio. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 9. George W. Letcher, tho, Santa Clara capitalist, for whom a Governor's warrant has been Is sued that he might be taken back to Ohio to answer a charge of arson, which has been pending for 20 years, surrendered himself today, and was booked as a fugi tive from Justice. This move on his part was to bring about habeas corpus pro ceedings. He was released on $5000. Tho case will be called Monday. New Montana Laws In Force. HELENA, MonL, Dec. 9. A proclama tion has been Issued by Governor Toole declaring the adoption of tho amend ments to the state constitution relating to child labor and the eight-hour law voted on at the recent election, and these arc now in full force and effect. KILLED WITH AM AX Nawitti Indian Has Four in His 1 Private Graveyard, LATEST VICTIM A KL00CHMAN Woman Was Brutally Slain for Money She Carried Murderer Boasts of Having Also Butchered a White Man. VICTORIA, B. C Dec 9. Word has Just reached, here that KIl-Na.-Meet-Howya, the Nawitti Indian who mur dered a kloochman of' the tribe some weeks ago, has, with his accomplice, Slwash Jack, given himself up to the police and both are now In custody at Alert Bay. They will be brought to Victoria for trial. Kll-Na-Meet-Howya has been trying to run the camp at Nawitti. which Is on Hope Island. Gor don group, north end of Vancouver Island, and since his Incarceration at Alert Bay ha3 boasted that the Indian woman whom he slew was the fourth, victim of his ax and knife. The circumstances of the latest mur der show the savage nature of the man. He Induced the woman to accompany him some distance Into the woods, then turned on her suddenly, struck her over the head with an ax, then cut her throat from car to ear. The motive for this crime was robbery, the woman having $100 secreted In her garments. The other three murders include a white man, who Is said to have disap peared from the surveying camp where he was employed some years ago. He was killed with an ax. His remains were plundered and then buried in the woods. Tho name of this man cannot now be ascertained. The other two murders were those of Indian tribesmen. All were committed in the same cold-blooded fashion, eith er for plunder or revenge.' The police say the northern end of Vancouver Island and that portion of British Colum bia mainland near by have been rid of their most dangerous and troublesome criminal by the surrender of Kil-Na-Meet-Howya. IGORROTES GO BACK RICH. Younger Members of Tribe Anxious to Come to the Oregon Exposition. SEATTLE. Wash., Dec. 9. (Special.) It is not likely many of the Igorrotes In the party now in Seattle en route to Luzon from the St. Louis Fair will be brought over next year by Dr. T. K. Hunt and his assistants for the Lewis and Clark Exposition. Dr. Hunt has found during the past months that the boys of the party are hard to manago and too quick to learn of sharp Yankee practices. Fpr that reason the percentage of older men will probably be increased when the crowd Is gathered for the Portland Fair. There Is a large percentage of boys and young girls in the Igorrote party that attended the St. Louis Exposition, and many of these may be left at home. Several of the old men do not want to return to America next year. They are satisfied with the money they made at St. Louis and dread another trip across the Pacific. This fact was brought out prominently In a talk with the Igorrotes today. All of the members of the party are enthusiastic over the result of their trip and what they have seen in Amerlca. The younger members are all enthusias tic over a return trip. All the members of the party go to Luzon pretty well off In the way of money saved. They were paid a monthly salary running from $5 to $25, the higher sum going to Julio. Antaero's mother is getting $5 per month while her son is gone, and he, too. Is receiving a salary. In addition to the money the natives saved from St. Louis salaries, all have accumulated savings from the tips paid by visitors to the Exposition. As scon as the Igorrotes learned of the tipping system they themselves encouraged such gifts when money came slowly by slip ping out behind the crowds watching dances and other entertainment features and tossing pennies into the ring. A shower of money invariably followed. Now that they are quartered here the Igorrotes. under direction of the watch man Choalnln, are charging 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children admitted to see them. Each of the Igorrotes was provided with shoes before leaving St.. Louis. The natives feet are broad and the shoes are uncomfortable. On the streets many of them wear the shoes, but indoors they ere removed and carefully laid aside. The Igorrotes were asked today what they intended to do with the shoes when they got home. "Sell them to the Filipinos," they an swered. "Filipinos wear shoes." The money-making opportunities are the strongest attractions to the Igorrotes and will be the strongest card In getting them back to the Lewis and Clark Expo sition. For Instance, the baby St. Louis born at the World's- Fair Is going home with $500 contributed by visitors, a sum that will make the infant rich In his homo province. Others Intend to Invest In rice, hogs, carabou, horses and farm lands and will be comparatively wealthy. A trip to Portland will "make those tak ing both journeys the wealthy class of the tribe. SLAIN IN SOLDIERS' DEADFALL Sober Painter Shot Through Head While Transacting Some Business. PORT TOWNSEND, Wash., Dec. 9. (Special.) As a result of a cowardly as sault made upon a disreputable saloon, lo cated close to the Fort Casey military re serve on Whldby Island, last night. John Dollar, a sober and industrious master painter, employed by contractors there, was shot dead. Dollar had entered the deadfall to consult with another painter when the volley was fired. A bullet from a Krag-Jorgenscn pierced his skull from oar to ear, killing him instantly. The drunken assaulting crowd was- ar rested by the guard and when a military Inquiry demands the guilty party- he will probably be turned over to the civil au thorities to answer to the crime of cold blooded murder. Dollar leaves a wife and two children, the eldest of whom is 2 years old. SUPERINTENDENT LOSES HOME Makes Good Deficit of ex-Cashier of the San Francisco Mint. SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 9. Superintend ent Frank Leach, of the San Francisco mint, has made good the defalcation of Cashier Walter M. DImmick by turning over his Oakland home to the surety com pany, which was on DImmick's bond for $25,000. The company paid that amount to the Government, and as the Jaw makes the superintendent responsible for the shortcomings of his subordinates, he has reimbursed tne corporation. Farmer Gets fie Verdict. HILLSBORO, Or., Dec. 9. (Special.) A Jury in the Circuit Court this morning gave W. A. Sponce, of Gaston, a verdict for $4140 damages against E. H. Jeter, formerly connected with the Gaston Co operative Milling Company. Some years ago Mr. Spence traded a farm at Gaston, In which he had an equity, for certain stock in the mill, and the plaintiff alleged and sought to prove that the assets of the mill- were not as represented by the defendant, and he sued to recover the difference between the mortgage originally on the farm and the sum realized by Jeter when he sold the place traded in by Spence. The mill subsequently was the object of much litigation and foreclosure pro ceedings were instituted and effected some months ago. FIRE AT OREGON CITY. Furniture Factory and Old Brewery Are Destroyed. OREGON CITY. Or., Dec. 9. (Special:) In a fire that broke out about 8:30 o'clock this evening the Frank Busch furniture factory and the old Oregon City brewery were destroyed, the brick build ing adjoining wss badly scorched and a number of residences were put In dan ger. A strong north wind fanned the flames, which were first seen to Issue from a portion of the old brewery, occupied by a Chinese janitor. With a good pressure of water, the volunteer fire department soon had control after arriving on the scene. The loss on the furniture factory Is ISOOO. with S200O Insurance. The Weln hard estate Is loser to the extent of aboiit $1200. ,The old brewerj" building was a land mark In Oregon City, having been built in 1SS6. Jackson County School Principals. MEDFORD, Or.. Dec. 9. (Special. -The Jackson County public school prin cipals mot in the school building here last nl"ht for tho purpose of effecting an organization, whose qbjcqt should be the improvement of teachers for schoolroom work and the discussion of modern meth ods of supervision. The meeting was well attended and resulted in a strong organization, with Superintendent P. H Daley as president; S. P. Robblns, of Jacksonville, vice-president, and G. W. Milan, of Ashland, secretary and treas urer. Hood River Petition Is Denied. HOOD RIVER. Or.. Dec. 9. (Special.) The petition of 75 Hood River farmers for an election on the question of creating a bonding district for the construction of a proposed irrigation system has been denied by the Wasco County Court be cause of an irregularity In the publication of the legal notices. It is understood that an effort will be made to interest private capital in the undertaking. The proposed ditch was to irrigate lands above the present system. Good Fish Run at Bandon. ASTORIA. Or.. Dec. 9. (Special.) Crosman Timmons returned yesterday from Bandon, where he has been oper ating a cannery during the Fall season. He reports an excellent run of fish there, one of the largest ever known, and his cannery packed 7675 cases. This is about 1200 cases short of the amount put up last year, but the shortage is accounted for by the fact that two extra canneries were in operation on the river. Requisition for Cigar Thief. SALEM, Or.. Dec 9. (Special.) Gover nor Chamborlain today Issued a requisi tion upon the Governor of California for A NEW NOVEL BY THE AUTHOR OF EMMY LOU GEORGE MADDEN MARTIN THE HOUSE OF FULFILMENT f SZ St EMMY LOU 1 The. classic of child life. MtiHiii.aiinrCTa!gffiaii;mimtiiBuuuiiiiiflw I MCCLURE 44 Et 23d" St, iminpriinsnpniHinKffiBnnBraOTniais: 12.50 Is not much to pay for a good suit, but from now until January 1 it takes the pick and choice, without reserve, of any suit in our store. Broisie woolen II Store 3d St., opp. Chamber of Commerce I. W. HARPER WHISKEY "ON EVERY TONGUE." A sweet breath from sun-kissed fields of golden grain; nectarized by perfect distillation; enriched, ripened and mellowed by old age. Sold by leading dealers everywhere. BERNHE1M DISTILLING CO., Louisville, Ky. W, C. CA3ir, Salesman Portland Rota!. Portland. Orejcon. THE DOCTOR SENT MR. HAYLAND TO COLO RADO FOR HIS HEALTH. Says His Life Was Saved by V!no(. People of Portland will be interested in the recovery of Mr. Hayland, as so many of our friends are continually be ing sent to one health resort or another as the only means of recovers. In writing of his cure from Denver, Colo.. Mr. Hayland says: "I believe tha,t Vino!, the new cod liver oil preparation, has saved my life, and I wish to men tion my case, as It may be of value to others similarly affected. "I was sent to Colorado with what my doctor said .would develop Into' tuber culosis, and was so weak I was Unable to work at my profession. Since taking Vlnol my appetite has returned, I sleep welj. feel very much stronger and am sure I shall soon be restored to perfect health. I cannot recommend Vlnol too strongly, as It has done so much for me when all other medicines had failed." Our well-known druggists, Woodard, Clarke & Co., say: "The Teason Vlnol accomplishes such remarkable results CUJJUS HAYLAND. when all other tonics and emulsions of cod liver oil fail Is because It contains In a concentrated form all of the heal ing, curative elements of cod liver oil, Rctually taken from fresh coda' livers, but without oil or grease, and It does not upset the weakest stomach." Woodard. Clarke &. Co. also freely of fer to return money paid them for Vlnol in every case where It falls to cure chronic coughs, colds, bronchial troubles. Incipient consumption, to make rich, red blood, increase the appetite, cure stom ach troubles, give strength and renewed vitality to the aged, build up the run down, tired and debilitated and make the weak strong. Surely any person in Portland who is in need of such a remedy should try Vl nol. as it is a simple preparation with remarkable curative powers and won't cost you a cent if it does you no good. Woodard. Clarke & Co.. Druggists. the extradition of Charles Keith, who Is wanted in Portland to answer to a charge of stcalintr 10,000 cigars from an O. R. & N. freight car in the Northern Pacific terminal yards in Portland. Keith Is under arrest at Oakland, Cal. Detectives Snow and Kerrigan left this evening to bring the fugitive back to this state. Rain Clears Off the Snow. HOOD RIVER, Or.. Dec. 9. (Special.) Snow covered the hills and valley this morning, but the storm later turned tp raln. and there Is no 'likelihood of more snow for a while. 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