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THE MORNING OREGON! AN, TUESDAY, JULY 11, 1905.
WIN
RT EXPOSITION
Governor Brooks Makes
Impressive Speech at
Centennial.
an
VISITORS WARMLY GREETED
Wonderful Growth of Commonwealth
and Its Vast Future Posslbil- '
ltles Are Dwelt Upon In
Executive's Address.
ORDER OF THE DAY. JULY 11.
fi A. M. National Food and Dairy
Department Convention. Auditorium.
10 A. M. and hourly thereafter Free
moving pictures. Nebraska Pavilion, Ag
ricultural Palace.
10 A. M. Concert by De Caprio's Ad
ministration Band, bandstand. Gray
boulevard.
10 A. M. Pharmaceutical Congress,
American Inn.
1 P. M. Kllpatrick's bicycle ride down
ClCht of stairs, on Trail; free.
2 P. M. Concert by De Caprio's Ad
ministration Band, Agricultural build
ing. 2:30 P. M. Grand concert. Liberal!'
Band, bandstand, Gray boulevard.
2:30 P. M. U. S. Llfe-Savlne Serv
Ice exhibition on Lake.
5 P. TA. Kllpatrlck'a dash in auto
mobile down 140-foot Incline, on Trail;
free.
5 P. M. Llberatl's Band at reception
to American Medical Association at
American Inn.
8 to 10 P. M. Concert by Sherman
Institute Indian Band, bandstand. Gray
boulevard.
6 P. M. Kilpatrlck's bicycle ride
down Keep -night of stairs on Trail;
free.
8 P. M. Grand electrical illumination.
0:30 p. M. Grand dUplay of fireworks
on Lake.
10 P. M. Kilpatrlck's automobile
dash down 140-foot Incline, on Trail;
free.
Further Information may be secured
from official programme.
Wyoming occupied the center of the
stage at the Exposition yesterday and the
limelight of public prominence shone full
upon It, the land of mines, cattle ranges
and broad irrigated plains being particu
larly ably represented and exploited by
hundreds of enthusiastic visitors, among
them the Chief Executive' of the state.
Governor Bryant B. Brooks. Governor
Brooks Is accompanied to Portland by
his entire staff. Besides the Wyoming
people in attendance, the celebration of
the day was enlivened by the presence of
many former residents of the state.
The former Wyoming citizens were
very .numerous, being attracted to tho
?Sxpsaltlon by fond remembrances of the
many pleasant months or years they had
spent In the state. They were only too
willing to Join hands with their neigh
bors of the past and unite 'm the com
mon purpose of bringing Wj-omlng to
the front. How well they accomplished
their designs and desires, can only be
appreciated by those who visited the Ex
position yesterday.
Everywhere at the Fair.
Wyoming was everywhere at the Fair.
It was talked about, shouted about and
read about. "Are you from Wyoming?"
was the popular question asked at the
Exposition yesterday. The answer was
always In the affirmative as the visitors
to the grounds yesterday took pleasure
In doing what they could in boosting
Wyoming.
Wyoming badges were at a premium
yesterday. The people from Wyoming
came prepared to supply the demands of
hundreds of people, but they were utterly
swamped by the thousands who were
desirous of procuring an insignia of the
state. The hardened Exposition officials,
who have become so accuetomed to en
tertaining Wyoming visitors and assist
ing in the celebration of special days
that they have begun to look upon It as
a matter of routine, were among those
Infected with the genuine Wyoming en
thusiasm. Tho concessionaires were
caught In the rush and became so inter
ested In entertaining the people from
Wyoming that they forgot to tell about
the sorrows resulting from the Sunday
closing of the Trail. They gave special
shows, lowered their prices of admissions
In many instances and did their part In
entertaining the Wyoming guests of the
Exposition.
The exercises were held in the Audi
torium at 10 o'clock in the morning and
drew a large crowd, despite the failure of
Xb the three automobiles to the left
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other morning events to secure a cred
itable assemblage. President Goode de
livered the address of welcome on behalf
of the Exposition management. He spoke
In glowing terms of the showing made
by Wyoming in the agricultural and min
ing exhibits, and thanked Governor
Brooks and tho people of the state for
their hearty co-operation In making the
Exposition a success.
Commissioner Richardson, of the
Wyoming exhibits, who presided as chair
man, next introduced Mayor Lane, who.
In the absence of Governor Chamberlain,
welcomed the visitors to Portland and
Oregon. Mayor Lane won the friend
ship of the Wyomlngltes by telling them
that he thought their state had reached
a higher stage of civilization than that
occupied by Oregon. In speaking of
woman's suffrage. He stated, however,
that he hoped that by next year Oregon
would have redeemed herself.
Address by Governor Brooks.
Amid tremendous applause. Governor
Brooks, the most popular executive that
ever sat in tho Gubernatorial chair in
Wyoming, was Introduced. Governor
Brooks Is not a professional politician,
but a cattleman, owning one of the larg
est ranches in the state. He has always
been a prominent figure in Wyoming be
cause of his Interest In everything per
taining to the advancement of the state,
and ho was elected Governor with very
little opposition. All the people from
Wyoming like to speak of "Our Gover
nor." and his name is a household word.
Governor Brooks, a Republican, by his
clean and business-like administration,
has won the admiration of his political
enemies and Is equally beloved by the
people of both parties.
."The cltlzons of Wyoming have as
sembled at this marvelously beautiful and
Instructive Exposition to celebrate
Wyoming day. and I am requested to
give a short epitome of our past exper
iences, present conditions and future
possibilities." said Governor Brooks after
the applause resulting from his appear
ance had subsided. "Our state is chang
ing rapidly from a purely pastoral region
of flocks and herds into a great agricul
tural commonwealth. During the last few
years land values have more than
doubled: good Irrigated lands selling from
$30 to $75 nn acre. With n population
of 50.000 people. Wyoming was admitted
to statehood, malting the 44th state in
the Union, and today wo celebrate our
15th anniversary. During these years of
statehood our population has trebled,
while progress in every industry has been
gratifying and substantial.
Hcclnmatlon of Lands.
"The United States Government,
through It6 reclamation service, has
under way four great Irrigation projects
in Wyoming, which, when completed will
reclaim over 500,000 acres of land. These
Government projects will more than
double the population of Wyoming. In
addition, many private enterprises are In
progress of construction and thousands
of acres are now open to settlement.
Following in the wake of this agricultural
development, which Is the safe and sure
foundation of all wealth, will come the
construction of the railroads, the building
up of new towns and cities, the develop
ment of our gold, silver, copper and other
minerals, the establishment of manu
facturing Industries and all the Innum
erable activities of a rapidly growing
state. We need laborers and skilled me
chanics of all kinds."
The exercises were concluded with an
address by Associate Justice J. A. Van
Orsdel, who said in part:
"Fifteen years ago today Wyoming was
admitted as a state. Cities and towns had
sprung up, mines of Incalculable wealth
had been developed and vast fortunes had
been amassed. N'o territory ever came
Into the Union better equipped for state
hood or with a finer array of public In
stitutions. There .is a larger wealth per
capita possessed by tho residents of
Wyoming today than In any other state
orcountry In the world. This can be best
appreciated when I state that there Is
yet almost a' square mile of tprrltory for
every man. woman and child In the state.
Wyoming Is a new state and we need
capital to develop our vast and varied
Industries."
GOVERNOR HERRICK COMING
Reception Will Be Given Ohio's
Governor Tomorrow.
Governor Myron T. Hcrrick. of Ohio, ar
rives today to visit the Lewis and Clark
Fair. Tomorrow at 2 P. M. a reception
will be tendered him and his party under
the auspices of the Ohio Society of Ore
gon. .Judge W. M. Cake presiding, in the
building of the National Cash Register
Company.
The announcement of the Governor's
visit at this time was unexpected, but by
the Joint efforts of the "Exposition man
agement and the Ohio Society, a hearty
welcome Is assured. All Ohloans. wheth
er members of the society or not, are cor
dially Invited to meet Ohio's Chief Execu
tive. Badges may be obtained at the
offices of the president. In the Chamber of
Commerce, building, and the treasurer, in
the Worcester building.
The programme is 113 follows:
Music Administration Band
"Welcome on behalf of the Lewi and Clark
Exposition President H. W. Goode
Response TV. F. Burdell. of Columbuis O
Vocal solo Mrs. Millie Perkins
Address and introduction of Governor H-r-
rick General Thomas M. Anderson
Response Governor Myron T. Herrtck
Upon the ccmpletlon of the programme,
the Ohioans present will Informally meet
and welcome the Governor and bis party.
Harris Trunk Co. for trunks and bags.
are E. G. Snap, MIm C. T. McKlane, Mis L.
Stafford, ef the UBlrerslty ef OreB. In
PUREFOGD MEETING
Session of Delegates From
Various States.
WELCOMED TO THE FAIR
President McDonnell Discusses the
Problem of Adulterants and
3Iost Feasible Methods of
Regulating Dealers.
ADMISSIONS. 10,10.
The attendance at the Exposition yes
terday wan very satisfactory, there
being 10,102 admlfelonn to the grounds.
The average dally attendance lit stead
i"Mlt
ily increasing.
Representatives of state food and dairy
departments met In their ninth annual
convention at the Exposition yesterday.
PORTLAND SHOULD GIVE MORE LOYAL SUPPORT TO LEWIS
AND CLARK EXPOSITION"
In the crowds that pays through the turnstiles of the Exposition each day there are comparatively few
Portland people probably not more than 15 or 20 per cent. It is outside patronage that is making the
agreeably heavy attendance returns and assuring the success of the Exposition. That the percentage of
Portlanders passing Into the Fair grounds daily should be much heavier there can be no question. Portland
and vicinity should supply at least half the attendance. That the city had not the slightest difficulty in
flooding the Exposition ground? with a tremendous crowd, the opening day. Fourth of July and other spe
cial occasions bear ample witness. Only local participation should be steady, and not spasmodic, inasmuch
as it is this community to which the major portion of the benefits will accrue.
Not that the city is setting a precedent In this matter, for it has been the complaint of other Exposi
tions that local patronage was not heavy. Only there is more need for local patronage at the Lewi3 and
Clark Exposition than at those of the pasL The outlying territory within a radius of 500 miles Is not very
populous. Therefore the Fair must draw its attendance from home or from afar. Answering the call to
see a great new country a veritable fairyland of scenic beauty and natural wealth people from a distance
have responded liberally and have assured the success of the Exposition enterprise. Portlnnd people should
add to the success of the Fair. The attendance of local people should make a big showing each day. Go
to the Fair as often as possible. There Is pleasant recreation there, or a liberal education. Added to those
things is the duty of supporting an enterprise, the fullest success of which means evcrythln-r to Portland.
preparatory to spending a week discuss
ing matters of importance to thosi in
terested in pure-food legislation. Yester
day's session was. largoly attended from
all parts of the Union, and was held In
the Auditorium.
The principal address of the day was
delhcred by W. W. P. McConnclI. of
Mankato. Minn., president of the National
Association of State Dairy and Food De
partments. President McConnell dis
cussed the proposition of food adultera
tion from Its Infancy, and showed what
he believed to be the most fcaslblo meth
ods of .dealing with the problem that con
fronts the citizens of the United States.
President McConnell presided over the.
exercises and Introduced J. W. Bailey, of
the Oregon Food and Dairy Department.
who welcomed the visitors to the state In
behalf of the people of Oregon. Follow
ing Mr. Bailey. Mayor Lane opened tho
doors of Portland o the visitors, and ex
pressed his sympathy with the efforts of
those who desire to secure better food
regulations.
Welcome to Exposition.
Colonel H. E. Dosch represented Pres
ident Goode and the Exposition officials,
and welcomed the visitors In their behalf.
J. B. Noble, of Hartford, Conn., was in
troduced by President McConnell. Mr.
Noble thanked those who had extended
the welcome, and expressed the apprecia
tion of the food and dairy delegate for
the generous reception they had received.
Mr. Noble spoke of the grandeur of the
Lewis and Clark Exposition, and what
great difference existed between the ques
tion of pure food as It now existed, and
what was thought of the question when
Lewis and Clark made their eventful jour
ney In 1E0I-5.
President McConnell then took the floor
and dlpjussed the food question from Its
earliest Inception. He said, in part:
In the 15th century and in the three cen
turies following, comparatively little progress
was made In pure-food legislation. Pure-food
agitation continued. howe-er. with some de
gree of progress In France and England. The
latter- at the present time probably hi tie
best pur-food lawi found In the world. Since
the year 1S77 there has been an attempt to
pass pure-fool legislation In this country- We
have quite extensive municipal and f tat- laws
in some cases models of their kind, but the
necefslty of a National food law covering the
whole question In it relation to manufactures
and commerce between the states nd terri
tories Is apparent to all thinking men. the
lack of uniformity not only facilitates the
work of nophisllcatlon of food products, but
It tends to confusion and uncertainty In the
preparation of proper foods for the market.
In the matter of labels and paekage. the
conglomerate, and conflicting masn of state
legislation make it Imperative that the manu
facturer prepare different packagoo for each
MAZAMAS ESCORT A PARTY
McKIane. Mist K. B. Cation. Mis Florence-
tho Ratamoblle to tho right arc the Maxamas.
Plate. A lawyer and chemist tm to be al
most a newslty to keep the manufacturer in
line with the different anl changing state
laws. The manlfeit defect and InconHi
tendes are obstacle In the war of proper
enforcement of salutary laws and a constant
and Increasing Invitation to the unscrupulous
vendor of adulterated, and deleterious food
preparations. There is no adequate remedy
for these defects outside of a National pure
food "aw. It Is to be resrettel that there
are so many obstacles la the war of locat
ing It. While every proper endeavor should
be put forth to obtain the coveted prize, it
seems to me that the duty of state food of
ficials Is plain and that It 1 imperative that
they brtr.fr every effort to bear upon their
various legislatures to have enacted uniform
food laws. The Dairy and Food Commission
ers should, ur all their powers of persuasion
In Influencing legislative bodies along these
lines of wholesome, uniform, pure-food laws.
I would urge Immediate and independent ac
tion, regardless of Federal or National laws.
Let there be no looking back until uniform
laws, are established In the several states.
We cannot too strongly urge the Importance
of this uniformity of standards for the sev
eral statets by and through the state food
standard committee, which was appointed at
the St. Lou In convention from the body and
floor of that house. It seems to me. gentle
men of this convention, we have reached a
Pried when, if we are to protect the people
from adulterated foods, we roust not wait
longer for tha National Government to act.
but strike out boldly. I believe It to b the
plain duty of this association to adopt Its
own food standard for" th guidance of tho
nate officials. TJbcyicanrva are looking to this
arnxSbUw-krtllef: they have failed to get
from the General Government. I therefore
repeat that It behooves the State Food Com
missioners of the several states to adopt uni
form standards for all the states. If there
Is any one thing that we ehould rerutlnlse
more closely than another It Is the food that
rurtalns life.
Today will witness a very Interesting
session of the association at 9 o'clock In
the Auditorium. The programme will be:
Address. "A National Food Law," Horace
Ankeny. State Dairy and Food Commissioner
of Ohio; discussion, John A. Bliss. State Dairy
Commtsrlonw. San Francbco. Cal.: K. M.
Allen, secretary and executive officer. Food
Division Kentucky Experiment Station. Lex
ington. Ky.; A. H. Jones. Illinois State Food
Comrnlxtfoner. Chicago. III.: J. B. Noble. State
Dairy Comralwsloner. Hartford. Conn.; address.
"Means f Securing Purity In Dairy Prod
ucts," J. Q. Kmery. State Dairy and Food
Commissioner, iIad!on. WU.; addre. "The
Economical Production of Pure Milk." M. A.
Scovell. Director Kentucky Experiment Sta
tion. Lexington, Ky.; addrew. "Controlling
the Milk .Supply of a Large City." R. M. Pat
terson. Assistant Illinois State Food Commis
sioner. Chicago. III.; discussion. H. V. Tar
tar. AsyjJtant Dairy and Food Comrr.L-.Mor.fr.
Portland. Or.; address. "Color and Antlieptlcs
In Butter." Edward K. Slater. State Dairy
and Food Commissioner, St. Paul. Minn.: ad
journment. ILL GUI MOUNT HOOD
THREE CLUBS VNITE FOR THE
UNDERTAKING.
Mazamas, Appalachians and Sierras
Will A-sccnd Snow-Capped Peak
In Large Numbers.
The mountain climbers made a plctur-
; csquo start from the Portland Hotel yes-
tcrday morning, when, armed with alpen-
garb, fitted for such an occasion, they
rolled away In automobiles amid hc
cheers and good wishes of a large crowd
of assembled hotel guests. As a sufficient
number of machines to accommodate the
party could not be obtained, about 35 went
up to Hood River on tho morning train,
expecting to take coaches to Cloud Cap
Inn yestorday aftornoon. and arrive there
In time to make the ascent today, if all
plans work well the parties will meet on
the summit, those who went In automo
biles by way of Government Camp return
ing via the south route, and the party
ascending by way of Cloud Cap coming
down In the machines. This will give all
an opportunity of seeing both sides of the
mountain.
The two parties were composed of mem
bers of the Sierra. Appalachian and Ma
zanrn Clubs. Both are expected to return
to Portland by tomorrow night.
OF EASTERN AND CALIFORNIA VISITORS TO MT. HOOD
M&yhew, E. T. ranconx, Ofsood Patxaaa,
who cveerted tBe vUlters to Saady, IL. L.
TRADE IRK RIGHTS
Extent of Protection Subject
of Suit.
WORLD'S FAIR SOUVENIRS
Manufacturer Contends That Articles
Similar to His Own Infringe on
His Right or Sale Pro
tected by Statute.
"Does a privilege under the Oregon
trade mark statute give a person -the
exclusive right to manufacture and sell
Lewis and Clark souvenirs in the shape
of badges, brooches, chains, hatrlns and
watch cases In this stater
This question was presented to Judge
Fraxcr yesterday In the State Circuit
Court in "the suit of Isaac Aronson ngalnst
Joseph Mayer & Bros Seattle; Leo M.
Sautter. John Chertok. Walter A. Durham
and Oregon Plating Works. Aronson ob
tained a copyright by filing an application
with the Secretary of State and paying
the necessary fee. He asserts that the
defendants are engaged In the manufac
ture and sale of brass and metal badges
similar to those which he has placed upon
the Portland market, and asks the court
permanently to enjoin them from so do
ing. Thfc argument yesterday was by
O'Dav. counsel for Aronson. and C. M
Idleman and Alex Bernstein for the de
fense, on a motion to dissolve a prelim
Inary Injunction granted at the time the
suit was filed.
O'Day contended that the trade mark
possessed by Aronson gives him an ex
elusive right forthe manufacture of these
badges, chains, scarf pins. hatDlns, etc..
containing the heads Lewis and Clark
and surrounded with the words and fig
ures. Lewis and Clark Exposition. 1905.
Counsel on the opposing side argued that
Aronson was simply selling his copyright.
and not his article: that Lewis and Clark
heads were not subject to trade mark.
and further, that a trade mark was only
Intcnded to designate a certain brand or
quality of goods. Counsel said: "The
mere fact of his having a date and names
around the heads amounts to nothing.
The mere fact that he can file something
with the Secretary of State gives him
no better right than he had before. A
trade mark Is what he Is. selling, not a
trade mark that makes the articles and
designates the quality."
Mr. Bernstein contended that so long
as the design of tho others was different
from that of Mr. Aronson. and does not
deceive the public, an injunction would
not He.
O'Day asserted that the registered trade
mark gave Aronson the sole prlvllose.
and said If everybody could Infringe upon
his rights his copyright was not worth
anything. Judge Frazcr wns Inclined to
the opinion that no person had a monopoly
of a souvenir or anything else, but had a
right to protect the good will or any
trade ho might have established or was
In process of establishing or had adver
tlsed and made popular. Ho was entitled
to protection against any other articles
of the same class Intended to deceive
the public as being the same. Judge
Frazcr will decide the case on Saturday
morning after having received briefs from
the attorneys.
Will Admitted to Probate.
The will of H. S. Lyman, deceased, was
admitted to probate In the County Court
yesterday. The property, valued at $CS73.
Is devised to two sisters, .Sarah I. Lyman
and Mary F. Lyman McCoy.
For Cashing Bnd Check.
Deputy Sheriff Butler, of Spokane, ar-
J. X. LeCoatc. J. C. Hopper. Professor W. R.
Plttock. Coloael L. L. Hawkins. Mrs. MlddletoB, Guy H.oImaa &ad F. A. Routledge.
rived here yesterday and took Into cus
tody H. H. Moeller. -a traveling salesman.
who Is wanted In Spokane for obtaining
545 under false pretenses. In May last
Moeller cashed a draft on Mark & Co.. an
Omaha firm, which was dishonored. Moel-
ler was arrested In this city Saturday.
He says it is all a mistake.
Will Decide Cases.
Judge Sears will decide tho following
cases this mornlns:
X T Z vs. A. B. Hood et al.. suit in
equity; merits.
James McDonald vs. Orpheum Amuse
ment Company, appeal from justice court;
merits.
Desertion Is the Charge.
J. W. Webster has begun suit in the
State Circuit Court against Mollle Leslie
"Webster for a divorce because of deser
tion. They were married In Helena In
ISM, and she says he left her a year later.
Mining Company Incorporates.
Articles of Incorporation of the Royal
Worcester Mining Company were filed in
the County Clerk's office yesterday by
Gideon Kellogg.. W. S. Phelps and W. Y.
Masters; capital stock. $1,000,000.
Sues to Recover, on Sale.
Octave and Paul Bloch, doing business
as Compagnle Generale. yesterday filed
suit in the State Circuit ("Jourt against the
Colutncla Timber Company to recover ?623
for steel bars sold and delivered.
Sues for His "Wages.
H. S. Smith, a traveling salesman, for
the Standard family sewing machines.
sued his employer. J. H. Reltcr, yesterday
In the State Circuit Court for J753 wase3
alleged due.
Seeks to Foreclose Mortgage.
W. H. F. Blume and Sigmund Lapsap
have sued John and Elsie White to fore
close a mortgage for 51011 on 160 acres of
land.
WILL AID SUFFRAGISTS
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION TO AS
SIST STATE CAMPAIGN.
One of Its Most Important Speakers
Will Help the Local Associa
tion Next Year. .
At a meeting of the Oregon Suffrage
Association, which was held In the parlors
of the Portland Hotel, yesterday morning.
the officers of the National association
presentee" their formal acceptance of the
Invitation of tho state organization to
participate In the coming campaign, when
the question of giving women equal repre
sentation with men will be put to a vote
of the Oregon commonwealth. Before the
National convention decided upon Port
land for Its 1905 convention, a letter or
petition signed by every officer of the
Oregon association was forwarded to
headquarters asking that the convention
corae here, and that the National body as
sist In every way possible the work tho
Oregon women have undertaken for the
coming year. The National association
does not engage In state campaigns unless
exprcrs'y Invited to do so by the women
of the state, but It Is always ready to
send Its best workers and organizers to
any field which looks promising, and
which needs Its aid. It has not yet been
determined who will take charge of tho
Oregon campaign, but that it will be one
of the most able workers in the suffrage
cause Is assured. When California women
Inaugurated a campaign many workers
from the National association went to
that state by the request of Its women,
and did great work for them. The state
was thoroughly canvassed, and the Issue
lost only through the vote of San Fran
cisco and Oakland, which the liquor deal
ers succeeded In carrying against tho
measure
Plans for th coming year were thor
oughly discussed and resolutions passed
by both associations expressing apprecia
tion for courtesies, hown and help given
and received The National officers feel
that the Oregon women are well organized
and will conduct the campaign on business
lines. Miss Anthony, accompanied by her
sister and Mrs. S. A. Gross, of Chicago,
leave today for a. mountain trip, but Dr.
Anna Shaw will remain through the
American Medlqal Convention, and will
fill many social engagements. Mrs. Catt
had returned to New York, and Dr. An
toinette Stone Blackwcll. In company with
Mrs. C. M. Cartwright, has gone to -Alaska.
Henry Blackwell and Miss Blackwell
will remain throughout the week, and
Mrs. Ida Husted Harper will be here sev
eral weeks.
THE TAVERN.
Tho Tavern Booms.
Every day the Tavern makes scores
and hundreds of new friends. Why?
Well, because It Is the finest place on the
Pacific Coast to lunch and dine. Wake
up. Get In line and become one of the
loyal patrons of the Tavern. Ladles" an
nex at 300 Alder street. Main entrance
opposite the Oregonlan building.
Dsdlcr and Professor E. C. Franklin, of Stanford University; Professor O. P.
WL
L SHOOT IF
CULLED THIEF
Message Which Witness Said
She Was Asked to
Deliver.
MRS. LITT'S ACCUSATION
She Declares She Gave Mrs. Wood
Five Hundred and Ninety Dol
lars to Deliver to Her Hus
band, H. B. Iiltt.
"If Mrs. Litt takes the witness stand
and brands me as a thief, I will shoot
her."
This testimony was given by Mrs. M. E.
Daggett, In Judge Sears court yesterday,
at the trial of the suit of H. B. Lltt
against Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Wood, to re
cover J5S0. Mrs. Daggett Is an acquaint
ance of both Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Lltt.
and she testified that Mrs. Wood called
upon her at the Hotel Cecil. Seattle, In
September last, and In the course of their
conversation told her to deliver this mes
sage to Mrs. Lltt.
Mrs. Lltt say's that on June 17, 1904. at
Nome. Alaska, she gave a letter ad
dressed to her husband. H. B. Lltt, at
Portland, containing $590 in currency, to
Mrs. Wood to deliver, which was not
done. She did not apprise Mrs. Wood of
the Contents of the letter. Mr. and Mrs.
Wood were a$ the time about to take
passage on tho steamer Victoria, from
Nome to Seattle.
Mr. Lltt early in July received a letter.
K he testified, from his wife, who went
to Nome with a stock of goods, advising
him that the money had been sent to him.
He lenrned that the Woods were In Seat
tle, and telegraphed to them at that place,
and also sent dispatches to them at Green
River Springs. Falling to receive the let
ter with the money, he went to Seattle
and called on Wood, who told him be wa3
trying to blackmail him.
Regarding her conversation with Mra.
Wood. Mrs. Daggett testified that Mrs.
Wood Informed her she received a letter
from Mrs. Lltt. but could not deliver It In
Portland In person because she had no In
tention of coming here. Mrs. Lltt knew
as well as she did that therd was no
money In the letter.
The witness, testifying, further ex
plained that she and Mrs. Lltt went to
gether from Seattle to Nome on the
steamer Senator, and she let Mrs. Lltt
have a ticket she had previously pur
chased for her sister. Mrs. LUt did not
pay for the ticket at the time because she
owed Mrs. Lltt a bill. Alluding to this
circumstance. Mrs. Daggett stated that
Mrs. Wood said to her: "The fact that
you bought Mrs. Lltt a ticket and other
things showed that she had no money."
and Mrs. Daggett said she replied. "To
the contrary. I know Mrs, Lltt did have
money."
The evidence disclosed that Mrs. Wood
and Mrs. Elizabeth Jourdan conducted a
millinery and ladles" furnishing goods
store at Nome, and having retired from
business lust at the time Mrs. Lltt ar
rived turned ovef the store building to the
latter. Mrs. Lltt had known Mrs.
Wood only two or three days when she
gave her the letter said to contain J590.
The caso for the defense has not yet
begun, but depositions on file show that
Mr. Wood asserts that he turned over the
Litt letter to the purser of the steamship
Vlctoriu. together with a number of oth
ers, to be placed In the mall pouch on
the steamer, and Mrs. Wood remarked,
upon ascertaining such fact that she had
been asked to mall the letter at Seattle,
but made no further comment. Mr. Wood
is a well-known mining man. and bears a
first-class reputation, so It was stated In
court yesterday. He and his wife are rep
resented by C. S. Blnckett. an attorney
from Nome; James Gla"son and John M.
Gearln. Dan J. Malarkey appears for
Lltt.
VANCOUVER TRIPS.
For an enjoyable short ride on the
Columbia River to Vancouver, take steam
er Undine at Taylor-street dock, leaving
as follows: Leavo Portland at S A. M.
and 1:30 P. M. Leave Vancouver. 10 A. M.
and 4:43 P. M. Fare. 23 cents each way.
SEE PACIFIC OCEAN.
Take tho "Potter," Queen of River
Boats, Down the Columbia.
The T. J. Potter, queen of river boats,
sails from Ash-street dock for Astoria and
North Beach as follows: Tuesday. July 11,
10:15 A. M.: Wednesday, July 12. 11:15 A.
M.: Thursday. July 13. 12:10 (noon); Satur
day, July 15. 1:50 P. M. Particulars and
O. R. & J?. Summer book by asking C W .
Stinger, city ticket agent. Third and
Washington streets. Portland.
The Potter will not make a trip down
the river on July 14.