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lo THE MORNING OREGONIAN. THURSDAY APRIL. 25, 1907: it " BEATS Ashland Brethren Contribute Freely to "Grandson of the Great Showman." EAGER FOR HIS SCALP NOW thriller's Pin, Good Clothes, Fluent Address and Clever Story of De layed Checks Get Him a "Raise" Wherever Asked. ' Posing hh a millionaire and as a grand son of the original showman, a clever tranger, glvin the name of P. T. Bar num, and wearing a Mystic Shriner pin and clothes of tho latest style, is set ting money from Masons In towns along the Southern Pacific. In consequence Portland police are hunting him on a chars of obtaining money under false pretenses. Evidently with full faith In the famous utterance of the groat Barnum, of show dom, "the American public likes to- be i .humbugged,' the stranger began work Again, reaching Ashland, Or., about a j week ago, and secured money from some ! of the most prominent Shriners of the Southern Oregon town. These men have appealed to Chief of Police Gritzmaoher jto apprehend him, as he is believed to ' have come here from the south. Myotic Shriner in Distress. 1 "P. T. Barnum" made his first ap pearance in Ashland in he guise of a Mystic Shriner in distress. He was taken , to a hospital there, having been brought j In on a Southern Pacific tra'.n from Thrall, Cal., suffering from a fracture 'of the right arm, sustained, ht said. In an accident on a motor car. He wore a 'Shriner pin, was faultlessly attired, used igood language and exhibited every evi dence of education. He at once won flavor with the Shriners and was provided with every comfort. "Barnum, at the opportune moment, explained that he was a grandson of P. T. Barnum, and that he was a millionaire himself and had a handsome Income. However, he said, he had been put to creat expense Just before coming to Ash land, and had been sadly disappointed upon going to the postofflce to find that his mail, which was even then overdue, had not yet arrived. It pained him to pay so, but he was really needing a little money, he told Dr. Swedenburg, a promi nent physician and surgeon of the town, who had attended "Barnum's" injury at the hospital. Ir. Swedenburg Pungles $100. Without asking a question, of ."Mr. Bar Tflum." the obliging Dr. Swedenburg ac commodated him with $100. This donation helped some but more was needed and one of Dr. Swedenburg's assistants at the hospital chipped in with $L"0. Dr. Parsons contributed fftO and K. T. Staples $25, none having any hesitancy whatever because rail supposed they were assisting a brother ?hririer and a grandson of the great showman, who through the faulty hand ling of Uncle Sam's mail was temporarily In financial distress. In every case he managed at the time to keep knowledge of the other loans from each ictim, but they are an open secret now, and all have banded in an effort to apprehend the swindler and prosecute him. "Barnum", Goes Back to Thrall. Saturday,. April 13, "Barnum" left Ash land, saying lie had to go back to Thrall to complete a business deal, and that he would return to Ashland Monday. He jiever returned and it was his prolonged Absence that aroused suspicion and led to the discovery that a number of the town's most prominent business and pro fessional men had been taken in. After giving the stranger a chance to return should he prove honest, K. T. Staples, one of the victims, wrote to a Shriner In Portland, who informed Chief Grltzmaohcr of the facts. It has since developed that the artist met 1. J. "Watt.son. a commercial traveler in the employ of Gerson & Hart, cigar dealers of this city, on the train coming here from Ashland and secured $25. The Shriner pin and the story the swindler told about being a grandson of 1. T. Barnum. coupled with his attire and evident refinement, won money for Ivlm in every instance, and not once, it said, wag "Barnum" asked to what Shriners lodge 'he belonged nor' for any credentials. ' It ia believed he baa left 3'ortland. Aside from those whose names are given, others are said to have been bilked, among . them Colonel E. . A. herwin, one of the best-known men in Southern Oregon and a politician of note throughout the state. How much Colo nel Sherwln contributed is not stated. , Avoids Statute Offenses. "Barnum"' paid his hotel bill. It is believed he figured that in case of cap ture he could not be prosecuted for bor rowing money, but could be prosecuted for defrauding an innkeeper, had he left (hat account unpaid. He Is described as follows: Medium height, rather stout, iark complexion, aged 45 or GO years, up lend id address, fluent conversational list, traveled extensively. Over the right eye there is a slight discoloration. He is ept to be around prominent hotels. Chief of Police Gritzmacher also re ceived a communication yesterday morn ing from E. T. Abbott, general manager of th Klamath lake Railroad Company, Asking that "Barnum" be apprehended, If possible, and detailing some . the swindler's operations. DAY'S TRANSFERS $117,232 Kumors of Quarter-Block Structure at Fourth and Aider Streets. W. II. Powell has purchased from Charles K. Runyon lot 1. in block 243, city for jr.500. K. B. 1-amson has sold the unrtlvid iil halt of lota 1 and 2, In block 255, tiiv, to M. L. Holbrook, for $:)0,000. The total of transfers recorded yes terday waa 1 17.232. In the building permits, which ran below recent average, the most Ira , portant were two dwellings on Ev erett street, between North Twenty first and North Twenty-second, to cost . S5000 fch. Work has started on an addition to the plant of the Oregon Parking Com pany at Kast F.iKhth and Belmont streets. 100x100 feet, basement and two stories. Persistent rumors are current of a proposed new quarter block building to be erected at the northwest corner of Fourth and Alder streets. , Several tenants whose leases expire for tho email buildinKs now on the site July 1 arc arranging to seek quarters else where, and In some instances firms have secured accommodations in oth r purls of tho city. One firm Kla- BARNUM MYSTIC S H R I f J E R S ber. Wolf & Netter, hop dealers have secured rooms In the Worcester block, to be vacated by the Southern Pacific upon the completion of the Wells-Far-go building. Mr. Netter, of the firm, looks for ward to the time when hopmen wiN settle in a certain district of the city and eventually maintain an 'exchange. His and one or two other firms go to the Worcester, and others are ex pected to follow suit and take offices there or In that vicinity.- Does Not Want Young Son to Wed Mother of A. W. Hunt Promises Trouble When Mamie Ogdcnn Ksther Swears Both Are of Ante and Helps Oet Marriage License TROUBLE is in store for Albert W. Hunt and his mother Is the cause of it.' Yesterday he appeared in the County Clerk's office with pretty Mamie Louise Ogden, 18 years old, and asked for a marriage license. M. Ogden, father of the girl, accompanied them, and when the papers were ready signed his name, swearing, that both his daughter and young Hunt were of age and that there was no impediment to their marriage. Several hours after their departure the m i Irliifef IATST ADDITIOX TO TRK DEPAKTMENT. The latest addltloti to Portland's Fire Department is Engine No. 11, with headquarters at East Twelfth and Powell streets. : It was officially commissioned last week, and its need was demonstrated the following day, when a large residence caught Are from sparks and would have burned to the ground had not the new company been so close. 1 . The new company ia a great protection to the territory lyins; east of the river and south of Hawthorne avenue, as it answers calls in all portions of that district when required. It consists of an engine, hose cart and nine men. The engine is one of the most modern in the department and is but one of several the city is soon to put into commission on the East Side. telephone In the Clerk's office rang; and Deputy Rose answered the call: "Is this the County Cleric's office?" "It certainly Is. madam," asserted Rose "Well, were Albert W. Hunt and Mamie Oprden married there this afternoon?" 'They took out a license to be married a while ago," replied the deputy. "Who testified as to their age?' asked the voice on the phone. "M. Ogden, father of the girl." . 'rid he say that my boy was of ase?" "He swore that Albert W. Hunt was 21 years old." responded Rose. "Well, it is not true, for Albert is not of age. and there will be trouble." That was the finale of the conversation, but the officials learned enough to know that tiie young couple may not find their wedded bliss strewn with roses, from the attitude of the boy's mother. LIZZIE CAUGHELL INDICTED Gold Beach Postmistress Possibly Not Responsible Tlirougli Illness. A number of indictments were returned yesterday by the Federal grand jury, cleaning up the minor cases, so this morning or this afternoon the Postoftice robbers will get their turn on the wheel. Three true bills were reported yester day. Lizzie Caughell, the Gold Beach postmistress, who refused to distribute the mail and refused to allow the in spectors to make an investigation, was indicted. During the Investigation it was learned that Miss Caughell had been ill for some time and that she was not al together responsible for her actions. James Campbell, was indicted for send ing objectionable matter through the malls to his wife. As soon as the Indict ment was returned Campbell pleaded guilty, was fined ?100 and must eerve six months in jail. Before passing .sent ence. Judge Wolverton read the letter and said the writer showed a vicious disposition. The third indictment was against Ralph Jackson, who was charged with stealing a cow on the Klamath Indian reserva tion. Dan Sullivan, accused of stealing a mail sack at Goble. is the first of the Fed eral prisoners to escape indictment. The case ajrainst Captain J. K- Neilson, master of the tug Star, who is charged with dumping refuse into the river, waa taken under consideration by the Jury. Harbor Master Captain Speler was one of the witnesses palnst Captain Neilson. In addition to these cases. It is be lieved that the grand jury has reported indictments against a number of men who have fenced In Government land illegally. Oil Prospects In Wasco County. Prices of property in the vicinity of Fifteen-Mile Creek, five miles from Du fur. Or., are soaring as the result of the petroleum excitement there. A company has been organised to sink wells, a large proportion of the capital stock being owned by residents of that section. "There is every indication that oil will be struck," said J. B. Laber, secretary of the Portland Board of Trade, yester day. "In the matter of prices it is now a matter of minutes and dollars. On a quarter section wjiich changed hands a few days ago the price advanced $1000 in an hour and a half after the first offer was made. Oil is to be found floating on many of the creeks flowing eastward from the Mount Hood watershed and has been declared genuine mineral oil. It is expected that a good marketable oil will be struck in this section." A Woman Tells How tt Keliexe Rheumatic Pains. "I have been a very great sufferer from the dreaded disease rheumatism, for a number of years. I have tried many medicines- but never got much relief from anvof them until two years ago. when I bought a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. I found relief before I had used all of one bottle, but kept on applying It and soon felt like a different woman. Through my advice many of my friends have tried it and can tell you how won derfnllv it has worked. Mrs. Sarah A. Cole, liO S. New St., Dover, Del SENTENCE JUST ONE Judge Frazer Discusses Action in Case of J. W. Reed. PRISON TERM UNDESERVED Convicted Defendant In Sellwood Election Fraud Scandal Acted as , Agent lor Those Higher Vp. He Was Fined the Limit. Rumors have reached Judge Frazer, of the State Circuit ' Court, that various criticisms have been made of his action in refusing to sentence -to the state peni tentiary J. W. Reed, who was convicted of complicity in the Sellwood election frauds Judge Frazer firmly believes that the circumstances justified the dismissal of Reed with a fine. He said yesterday: I do not wish to make a practice of dis cussing cases which have been on trial be fore me. I am willing to allow my official acts- to speak for themselves;, but I am in-' formed there has been so much criticism because of my failure to sentence Mr. Reed to the penitentiary, particularly on the part of the good people of Sellwood, who are in terested in this matter, and there seems to be such a general misunderstanding- of the case that perhaps I should make an excep tion in this Instance. .''"' It must be remembered that Mr. Reed was only one of a number who were concerned in this colonizing of voters in Sellwood precinct. Kuery one of the men who was sent there from another precinct and who simply stayed over night in the hotel, in order to vote on the following day, Ms as guilty as Mr. Reed. HLs superior officers In the Oregon Water Power & Railway Company, or some of them, were as guilty as he, if not more so, because the .evidence clearly "showed that he was simply acting under the Instructions of his superiors. This, of course, does not excuse Mr. Reed, but should be understood when we are considering the case as a whole. Reputation of Defendant. It also appeared beyond any question at the trial that Mr. Reed had always been a man of extremely good reputation, both as to business IntPf-rlty and moral conduct. No one stood higher in the community In which he lives. Be not only had never been guilty of any crime prior to this time, but was not a man of criminal inclinations. It la true that he must have known that it was wrong to induce voters to gt from other precincts to fiellwood for the purpose of over riding the will of the people of that precinct, and he must have been conscious that he was taking part in an act which was fraudulent and wrong In Itself, Irrespective of what the law might be; but It is also true that in com mitting this act, he was under the impression that he was not violating the law. Unques tionably, be had been so advised, and had been Instructed by his superior officers that they had consulted eminent lawyers upon the subject, and Had been assured that this 'act could be done legally. In my opinion, that fact was no defense, and I so instructed the Jury. But while it was not a defense that could be taken into con sideration by the Jury, all such circumstances may fairly be taken into consideration by the court In determining what degree of punish ment should be inflicted. I have never been favorably Inclined toward technical defenses. I believe that our laws ancL rules of procedure In the courts are sub ject to just criticism for the facilities they afford for allowing: fruilty persons to escape Just punishment on technicalities. I believe that every guilty man ought to be convicted, and ought to be speedily convicted, and that every criminal case should be tried upon the merits, and that defenses based upon, pure technicalities should not be upheld. Courts Bound by Technical Rules. Unfortunately, however, under the laws, the courts are bound by technical rules and are compelled frequently to uphold a technical point which allows a man to go free wh is manifestly guilty. This la to be regretted. To correct these faults in the law, and In the proceedings of the court, and at the same time to secure to every man a fair trial, and afford every innocent man accused of a crime an ample opportunity to make his defense is a difficult problem. In any event, it is a problem for the Legislature and not for the court; but as I started to say, while I be lieve that every guilty man should be surely and speedily tried and convicted, I do not be lieve in excessive punishment. Sureness and swiftness in the detection and conviction of criminals is a much -greater deterrent to those inclined to lead criminal lives than severity qf punishment. Unnecessary severity some times defeats the very object which it IS meant to accomplish. The most important object, however, which Is sought to be accomplished by the pun ishment of criminals is their reformation. Sec tion XV of article 1 of the constitution of this state provides. "Laws for the punishment of crime shall be founded upon the principles of reformation and not of vindictive Justice." This Is the supreme law of our state -and within its spirit all our criminal laws should be administered. Was Prison Sentence Necessary? Considering Mr. Reed's past character and the circumstances under which he committed the crime for which he has been sentenced, does any one suppose for a moment that it was necessary to send him to the penitentiary In order to reform him? Or to prevent his committing a similar crime in .the future? Or, in fact, for the purpose of deterring others? r Any one who heard the evidence ia the case and the evidence in regard to Mr. Reed's previous rood character, I am sure, would be convinced that he would not have committed this crime if he had known it was a crime at the time; and now that he has rotten into this difficulty, no man would probably here after be more careful than he, not only to obey the letter of the law, but Its spirit also. I did not believe and do not now believe that Mr. Reed should be sentenced to the penitentiary for this offense. I imposed upon bint the highest line provided by law. the most severe punishment which com Id be In flicted without sending him to the peniten tiary, and I was not willing and would not under similar circumstance be willing; a rain to give way to a feeling: of -vlndicjivcness. and sentence him to the penitentiary. It may be that one of the reasons why a part of the public was disappointed at Mr. Reed's not being sent to the penitentiary was that he was the only one of the 25 or 'JO people concerned, in this matter who was con victed. Is that any reason why he should be severely punished? Why should he, a mere underling, acting- under the orders of his su periors, be. made to suffer punishment for the misdeeds of all the other numerous par ties concerned in the same transaction, and who were equally 'guilty? GET READY FOR CHAMP0EG IVual Up-YVlllamette Excursion Will - Run Colonel Miller to Speak. The celebration at Champoeg May 2. i when the sixty-fourth anniversary of the birth of the American civil government on the Pacific Coast will be celebrated, promises to be a big event. For seven years the anniversary has been observed. Hundreds of pioneers are preparing lo attend. F. X.' Matthieu, sole survivor of the convention in Champoeg in 1843, is to be in attendance. Colonel Robert A. Miller, of Portland, will make an address. There will be other addresses and a musical programme. ' There will be an excursion on the river to Champoeg on the day of the celebra tion, "he river steamer will leave the Taylor-street dock at 6:45 o'clock in the morning and will start on its return from Champoeg at 4 o'clock in tr afternoon. George H. Himes will have charge of the excursion. - X Moving Pictures From Heights Carline Apparatus Mounted on Portland HelKhta Special Car Will Todar ' . Iut on FilniM the OlotiouR Pan-' . orama for Exhibition Purpose. IP THE -weather is fine today and con ditions are favorable, complete moving picture films of the scenery from the car line up Portland Heights and Council Crest will be made from a special car leaving First and Washington streets at 11 o'clock this morning. A moving pic ture outfit will be mounted on a car and as the climb Is made up the Heights, a large number of exposures will be made. An expert operator will be In charge and the films, when developed, will be used in moving-picture exhibitions in various parte of the country. As the Heights line winds about a great deal, it is be lieved that almost the entire city can be photographed, giving a birdseye view of the business and residence districts, with the rivers and .the mountains 'In the background. ' The Portland Heights trip and the magnificent view from the carline, promises to become as well known in future as the celebrated Journey up Mount Tamalpais, near San Francisco. Ever since the Portland Heights loop was com pleted, the railroad company has been ready to give permission for moving picture men to take views of the city from its cars but the exposures to be made today are the first. PHOTO POST CARDS SCENERY. Klser Co. lobby Imperial Hotel. Cure The Habit No matter what the death certificate says, the fundamental cause of one-half the deaths recorded is constipation.., It robs the complexion o its clearness, the eye of its brightness. It's a slow but sure form of suicide. Cure yourself of the habit, not by drugs but by eating daily foods like WHEAT FLAKE CELERY rail tnade from the whole grain of the wheat, which. If eatea daily, will help to overcome habitual constipa tion. . ' Palatabto ItotrKlom Cm to stnetM. Pit ki M 'All Graeem PATCH UP TROUBLE Seattle Tailors and Journey men Form Agreement. SHIPPERS ON SOUND UNITE Form Association to Fight Wago In crease Demanded by Longshore men, Commencing May 1. Membership Along Coast. SEATTLE, Wash., April 24. (Spe cial.) The fashionable tailors ' have come to an agreement with .the repre sentatives of striking Journeymen and the threat of carrying out an open shop policy will not be made good -unless the programme agreed upon today is turned down by theunion as a whole. No one but a tailor would understand what the employers yielded, in double stitching hems, an extra 23 cents at the beginning of the coat, and other things, but both sides unite In the dec laration that the bosses have granted most of. the men's requirements. At the same time this agreement was being patched up today, shipping men held a meeting here and organized the PuKet Sound Shipping Association, '-with representatives of all the big Alaska and San Francisco lines and the em ploying stevedores in the combine. This organization was formed for the pur pose of resisting the longshoremen's demand for increased wages to date from May 1. The shippers gave out a statement tonight to the effect that the Increase demanded by the long shoremen averages '46 per cent, and that Seattle is now paying more than Victoria shipping is taxed. Striking ironmoulders and machin ists are still out of those shops where a strike had been precipitated over the demands for a shorter day. ST. JOHNS CLUB ELECTION Peter Outzen Is Chosen President of Commercial Organization. ' The- postponed annual meeting of the 9t. Johns Commercial Club was held in the club rooms In the Holbrook building last' night with President D. C. Rogers as chairman. Thirty members were pres ent. Articles of Incorporation were read. These place the capital stock at 5700. G. J. Perkins, T. T. Parker and Attorney Hampkins were appointed a committee to examine the articles of incorporation, re vise and correct them, where necessary. Part of the stock has been taken. The report of the treasurer showed a balance of $6 on hand, with $100 due from members of the club. ' The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Peter Out zen. manager of the St. . Johns Veneer works; vice-president, P. J. Petersonr secretary. G. J. Perkins; treasurer. J. N. Edlefsen; directors, W. C. Francis, J. H. Fletcher, C. A. Wood, D. C. Rogers and C. W. Potter. D. C. Rogers, retiring president, was given a vote of thanks for his services for the past year. Mr. Rogers had de clined a second term. Mr. Perkins, re elected secretary has been very active, and has in course of preparation an illus trated pamphlet of St. Johns. The club proposes to incorporate and then furnish Easy of Digestion an Rudy ta Eat far I few alactes; r cask m MOat aM. My Slgna Use A NEW PERFECTION Wick Blue Flame Oil Cook-Stove' Because it's clean. Because it's econom ical. Because it saves time. Because it gives best cooking results. Because its flame can be regulated instantly. Because it will not overheat your kitchen. Because it is better than the coal or wood stove. Because it is the perfected oil stove. For other reasons see stove at your dealer's, or write our nearest agency. Made in three sizes and fully warranted. The Z?r& CLy with latest Improved burner. Ma e of brass throughout and beautifully nickeled. An ornament to any room, whether library, dining-room, parlor or bedroom. Every lamp warranted. Write to our nearest agency if not at your dealer's. STANDARD OIL COMPANY USiOOBPORATED) the Tooms secured in the Holbrook building. Shoots Grouse Out of Season. HIL.LSBORO. Or., April 24. (Special.) The first case of violation of the game law .this Beason was heard before Judge H. T. Bagley. this morning, when Frid Jobe, of the IrviYigton race track, Port land, pleaded fruilty to shooting a grouse, last Sunday, in the MountaindaTe section. The court imposed a fine of $15. which ' Every one should take a tonic In the Spring; ; their systems require it The blood has become thick and sluggish with the accumulations left in the system from the inactive, indoor life and from the heavy, rich foods of the Winter season. The blood, being in this unnatural and disordered condition, is unable to furnish the body -with the increased amount of nourishment necessary for the more energetic life of Spring and Summer, and the system suffers from debility, weakness, nervousness, indigestion, loss of appetite, and many other unpleasant symptoms of a disordered blood circulation. When the system is ia this run-down and disordered condition it is not safe to take -unknown concoctions, sarsaparillas, compounds, etc., because they Usually contain potash or some other equally strong and harmful mineral ingredient, which acts unfavorably and often dangerously on the depleted, weakened system at a time when it needs gentle and natural stimulation to throw off the impurities and recuperate its lost energy. S. S. S. is appropri ately called Nature's tonic. It is made entirely of roots, herbs and barks from the great storehouse of forest and field, selected for their purifying and health-restoring qualities, and as it does not contain the slightest trace of mineral in any form it is perfectly safe for young or old. S. S. S. acts directly on the blood, ridding if of all impurities and poisons., and restoring the lost properties of rich, nutritive strength so that it is able to supply the system with the healthful, invigorating energy needed to pass the trying season of the year. Its action is the most pleasant, prompt and satisfactory of all tonics, and those who feel the need of such a medicine will do well to commence the use of S. S. S. at once. S. S. S. restores lost energy, relieves the tired, worn-out feeling, helps the appetite, aids digestion, and adds tone and vigor to the system. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA, My Equipment Is Complete FOR THE TREATMENT OF - DIL TAT1.0H fc La4ls aeelallxt In Any Uncomplicated Case Consultation and advice free at office or by mail. If you are afflicted consult me. Tou can place Implicit confldenre in what I tell you, and if I accept your case you can rest assured that a complete and perma nent cure will follow my treatment. , Specific Blood Poison I cure this leprous disease completely. The system is thor oughly cleansed and every pois onous taint removed. The last symptom vanishes to appear no more, and all is accomplished by . the use of harmless, blood-cleanslng- remedies. Contracted Disorders ' I have reduced the time re quired for curlnjr contracted dis orders about one-half. This is an important achievement. It re . places danger with safety. It forestalls chronic complications. It removes th. Infection and in flammation before that vital cen ter, the prostate gland, can be come involved. To. many men It means the difference between perfect health and a lifetime of misery and functional weakness. My method ia mine alone. My treatment Is original. In some features It resembles the ordi nary. In its 'chief essentials It is different. In results It is en tirely different. It 1 safe, prompt and thorough. My Sneeeaa la Permamemtly Cnrlnic That Conditio Contmoalr Kum "Weakness" Fslly Demonstrates the Absolate Cor. vectneas of Mr Method of Treatment. the DR. TAYLOR co. 3X4 4 MORRISON STREET, CORSKR BKCOSTD. PORTLAND, OREGON. T rt cannot be equaled 'I JS for itt bright and stcaay ugui, Biuiyio buuau uluuu and absolute safety. Equipped was paid by the defendant. Jobe camo out Saturday night on a llshing trip and was detected shooting the Krouse by a farmer named Harland Kelly. - 8enlH-Henrl. Kralp nlseanen Cured by "THE HOUSEHOLD M'RCiKOX." DruKKiMS rofund money If tR. PORTER ANTISiSPTIC HEAL.NG OIL. fHils. 3'-'. To regulate the stomach, liver and bow els, and promote digestion, take one of l-artor's Little IJver Pills every night. Trv them. JNATUHE'S TONIC 9 3 5 BIBHB MEN AILMENTS Much of the delicate equipment of my office and hospital Is specially constructed to meet the requirements of my distinctive, methods of treatment, which involves the scientific Application of every curable influ ence known to be helpful in treating the class of diseases I cure. T have stepped at no expense that could add to the efficiency of my work or the com fort of mv patients. There is no other equal ly equipped institution for the treatment of men's ailments In the Pacific Northwest. You Can Pay When Cured Stricture Surgery Is not only harsh, painful and dangerous, but is en tirely unnecessary in the treat ment of stricture. I employ a painless method by which the obstructing; tissue is dissolved and all the membranes of the orfrans Involved thoroughly cleansed and restored to a healthy state. Varicocele The perfection of my method of curinjr varicocele is no less than a marvelous achievement, and affords a striking example of the wonderful possibilities of mild and frentle forms of treat ment. Equally forcible it dem onstrates the folly of resorting; to surgery. In the treatment of this disease. I cure varicooele In one week, without cutting; or pain, and seldom is it necessary to detain the patient a single day from his business. A cure is a certainty in each Instance, normal circulation is restored, and the natural processes of waste and repair are again es tablished throughout the organic system. Why suffer varicocele and endanger your health and manly power? I offer you a radical cure, and my treatment is Independent of the harsh, painful and dangerous features that characterize the methods usually employed.