THE MORNING OREGONIAN. SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 190S. FIRES BAR N AND 0EFIE5 ARREST Coquille Farmer Destroys His Brother's Property, Burn ing Cattle Alive. SHERIFF'S CLEVER CAPTURE Entices Man From House, Then Gets Between Him and His Gnn Fred Hoffman Said to Have Com mitted Other Desperate Acts. COQUILLE, Or., Jan. 24. (Special.) Fred Hoffman, aged about 48 years, last night set fire to the barn of his brother Ed, who lives three miles south of this city. The barn was entirely consumed, together with 10 head of dairy cows, about 30 tons of hay. a number of hops and a fow farm implements, the loss being estimated at several thousand dollars, with no insurance. After his incendiary act. Hoffman took refuge at his house and threatened disaster to anyone who would attempt bis capture. lie was armed with a Winchester rifle and it was feared thai he would shoot. Sheriff Gage was summoned from Coquille, and this afternoon, in com pany with J. O. Stemler. deputy, made the arrest without, much difficulty, complaint having boen sworn out b Ed Hoffman. Stemler got him out of the house by strategy, assuming to be a cattle buyer, and the Sheriff was on hand to make the arrest, getting be tween Hoffman and his gun. There is a difference of opinion whether Hoffman is just naturally mean or crazy. About two years ago it Is said that he threatened his mother, an invalid, with a butcher knife, re quiring her to give him 200, and he has at other times threatened other members . of the family as well as strangers. Hoffman .was taken to the County Jail at Coquille to await his trial. SLFSHEK SOI A CANDIDATE Refuses to Again Become Member of Oregon Legislature. PENDLETON, Or., Jan. 24. (Special.) "I will not be a candidate for re-elec-tton." This was the positive statement made by William Sluslier, Joint represen tative from Umatilla and Morrow counties. Slusher, who is an extensive sheep owner in this county, and a pioneer in the" woolgro wing industry in this section, had the honor almost thrust upon him two years ago. Now he says he would not accept the nomination under any cir cumstances. When he ran before he re fund to subscribe to statement No. 1, declaring he would vote as he pleased when it came time for the Legislature to elect a United States Senator. He had no opponent. Though county and state politics are ptlll quiet, there is subsurface indica tions of some warm contests locally, both in the primaries and at the election in June. Commissioner Horace Walker, who had decided that eight years in succession was enough to serve the county, has about changed his mind and will probably yield to the requests of friends and make the race. FARMERS PLAN WAREHOUSE Exporters' Terms Unsatisfactory to Weston Whcatgrowers. WESTON. Or., Jan. 24. (Special.) Formers of the Downing neighborhood, near Weston, which Is a region of 60 hushel wheat and J10i-an-acre land, are planning to build their own warehouse at Downing Station. The movement has been under way ever since the exporters raised their handling charges and adopted a form of wheat receipt unsatisfactory to the farmers. They have Just been given definite assurance by the O. R. & X. t'ompany that the company ..as adopt ed an open policy and will grant ware house room at Downing Station or else where at a purely nominal charge. The farmers Interested in the movement are jubilant, and will hold a mass meeting here Saturday afternoon to arrange for building the warehouse. This, they dc clare, they will certainly do unless the ex porters reduce their handling charges and change their form of receipt. Farm ers here are organizing along co-operative lines, and have a very nourishing Farm ers' Union, which meets regularly. LTSTOX CAN'T BE LOCATED Government Takes Charge of His Indian Agency Duties TACOMA. Wash.. Jan. 24. No trace yet has been found of Harry F. Liston. su perintendent of the Consolidated Indian Agencies, who disappeared from his parents home In Sullivan, Ind., last Sat urday. Ills failure to appear for duty today caused the Government to take charge of his affairs. Inspector Davis acting until another can be found to fill the place. Mr. Davis today refused to make a statement of any kind regarding the af fairs of the missing man. Humors that there is a discrepancy in his funds are being floated anew, but Davis will neither admit or say there Is a shortage. IDAHO DEMOCRATS TO MEET Chairman Lockhart Convenes Cen tral Committee for February 2 7 BOISE. Idaho, Jan. 24. (Special.) Chairman 11. . Lockhart. of the Demo cratic state committee, announces that the committee will meet in Boise, Feb ruary 27. for the purpose of calling the two state conventions, one to select dele gates to tho national convention, the other to nominate a stato ticket. Mr. Lockhart has been here two days in con sultation with Senator Dubois. Nothing nas Deen maao puouc respecting the con ference, beyond the date for the commit tee meeting. EASTERN FIRM GETS CONTROL Vast Electric Power Properties on Pugct Sound Secured. TACOMA, Wash., Jan. 21. (Special The consolidation of the Seattle-Tacoma Power Company -with the Stone and Webster interests Is part of the plans of the Eastern company to secure control of a chain of power plants in the North west. Officials close to the electric com pany say the mammoth White River plant, with JOft.OOO horsepower, will be completed at once. This, with the plants at Electron and Snoqualmie Falls and others to be buIR or acquired, will give the Stone and Webster Interests control of 150,000 horsepower. Power from the combined plants will furnish current for a chain of electric railways which Stone and Webster con template establishing In the Northwest, and include a system of railways from Bellingham to Everett, Seattle, Tacoraa. Olympia, Grays Harbor, Portland -and Intermediate points. It is proposed to go in the market for a large share of the commercial business in the West. PORTLAND FIRM GETS IiEASfc Local Grain Company Gets String o Warehouses In the Palouse. SPOKANE, 'Wash., Jan. 2. Special.) A big grain warehouse deal was put through in Tekoa, Wash., yesterday, when the Pacific Grain Company leased for three years its entire warehouse sys tem in the Palouse country to Campbell-Sanford-Henley Company, whose head quarters are in Portland. This system is composed of three large warehouses at Tekoa, two at Elberton, one each rat Garfield, Farmington and Lowell. These warehouses will be turned over to the lessee February 1, and representatives are auditing the system preparatory to the transfer. J. S. Woods, 'manager for the Camp-bell-Sanford-Henley Company, said: "With the increased warehouse room which our ' firm will now have, we will be prepared to handle all kinds of crops1 in any quantities that the producer may offe;." F. T. Geer of the Pacific Grain Com pany said: "Our firm finds it more con- i i " ? - " x x ' f ' 1 S i i ' i A r , v - It Ti'1' f t i ? ' 'i. 1- S ! I 1 ' ' X -IrI GRANTS PASS HIGH SCHOOI, IKBATI G TEAM. GRANTS PASS. Or., Jan. 24. (Special.) The Grants Pass High School debating team is composed of Errol Gilkey, Sandal Hood and Olwen Hugho. 'so far this year the debaters have not mat with defeat. On January 10. they van quished the Roseburg team, and on the 15th met and defeated the Klamath' Falls High School orators. Grants Pass supported the negative of the following question: "Resolved, That the Naturalization Laws of the United States Should Be More Stringent." Early In February the team will debate with Marshneld for the Southern Oregon championship. Randal Hood is the manager of the' high school paper called "Tokay." Olwen Hughes is tbe oldest daughter of Rev. Mr. Hughes, of the Presbyterian Church, and Errol Gilkey, son of H. L. Gilkey, cashier of the First National Bank. venient to buy at Portland, rather than maintain warehouses scattered through out the country. We will still continue to operate at our dock in Portland, where we have a capacity of 25,000 tons or 700,000 bushels of wheat. Independent buyers will operate throughout the Pa louse country and through tnem we win fill our storage houses at Portland." OFFICER'S AIM DEADLY ELWELL RESISTS ARREST; GETS BULLET IN LEG. Woodburn Marshal, After Being Choked, Empties His Revolver at Fleeing Assailant. WOODBURN. Or., Jan. 24. (Special.) Charles Elwcll was shot and wounded by Marshal Riddlo in this city this evening. the bullet hitting the. left leg near the thigh and breaking the bone. Tho officer had a warrant for Elwell. who was wanted for assaulting a man named Jordan, last month. The Marshal entered a saioon to serve the warrant, when Elwell ran out back Into the alley. When the officer goi through the rear door. i,lweu anacKea and began choking Riddle. Riddle used his billy and broke his assailants noia. Rlwell then ran down tne alley ana me Marshal tired six shots at him, one of the missiles taking effect and bringing down his man. The wound is serious, but is tnougni not to be of a fatal nature. It is un derstood that Elwell is wanted in other places. Lad Refuses Aid; Drowns. SPOKANE. Wash.. Jan! 24. (Special.) While skating on thin ice back of the cemetery at Grand Forks, B. C. late this afternoon. Fred, the 12-year-old son of Fred W. Elmore, went through and was drowned. A crowd of young fellows had been playing hockey and afterward young Elmore dared the others to follow him. When he broke through some of the others offered to pull him out witn their hockey sticks, but he refused their assistance, saying he would - get out himself. Men- were summoned who re covered the body a short time afterward. Increase In Felony Case. MONTESAXO, Wash.. Jan. H. (Spe cial.) The annual report of E. E. Boner, prosecuting attorney of Che halis County, is now In the hands of the printer. The report shows the following figures: During the year there were 1 convictions of felonies. C of misdemeanors. 10 incorrigibles and 22 insane cases. There were five ac qultals and five dismissals during the year. The report shows an increase of felony cases over that of last year. Electric Railway Goes Glimmering. CHEH'ALIS. Wash., Jan. J4. (Spe cial.) Both the Chehalis and Centralis City Councils have declared the fran chises granted the Centralia-Chehalis Electric Hallway & Power Company for an interurban between these cities null and void. Ben Weeks, of Tacoma. secured the franchises some time ago and on account of the finan cial flurry was unable to put up his 1300 cash forfeit in either city. Will Maintain Agent at Touctaet. OLTMPIA. Wish., Jan. 24. (Special.) The Railroad Commission has amended its order requiring the O. B, & N. to maintain an agent and station at Touchet, so that but one agent will be necessary. The railroad, which had ap pealed to the courts on the order, has agreed to abide by the amended order. KISKR CALENDARS HALF PRICK. Original photos. 24S Alder at. To It now. Attend Rosenthal's great house-cleaning sale. CAUGHT FLORIDA Nordstrom Starting on Yacht ing Tour of World. CONFESSES HIS CRIMES Found on Tacht He' Had Bought. Had Operated in Several Cities Under Different Names He Will Return to Chicago. JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. 24. After being followed over many states and under various names, Turie Nord strom, of Astoria,- Or., wanted in Chi cago for passing a draft raised from S3 to $15,000, was arrested at Idayport, Fla., last night by a representative of a detective agency. Nordstrom waa found on board the . yacht Kathryn, which he had purchased at Brunswick, Ga., and is said to have started on a trip around the world. He was brought to this city and has admitted his iden tity. It is said Nordstrom operated in San Francisco, Galveston and New Orleans under the name of B. F. Kavanaugh and in other cities scattered over the country under different names. He was flnall'y traced to Brunswick, where he is said to have lived in luxury for a time. While there he purchased the boat on which he was arrested.' RAISED DRAFT IN CHICAGO Nordstrom Used Astoria Bank to Raise the Wind. CHICAGO, Jan.' 24. Word was received here today by the Pinkerton Detective Agency of the arrest by one of their men near Jacksonville, Fla., of Turie Nord strom, wanted in Chicago for the passing of a forged check for $15,000 on the First National Bank, of this city. Nordstrom was a bank clerk in Astoria, Or., and coming here with a draft for 13 from the FlrBt National Bank of Astoria, raised the draft to $15,000, and obtaining part of this sum in cash from the First Na- , tional Bank of Chicago and the remain der in drafts, he converted them into London drafts and a letter of credit at the National Bank of the Republlo of this city. He has admitted his identity and con fessed to the forgery. An otucer was ' sent today to bring him to Chicago for prosecution. CTtlME, FLIGHT AKD CAPTURE How Nordstrom Got tire Money and Started Spending It. ASTORIA, Or., Jan. 24. (Special.) The Associated Press dispatch received this afternoon, telling of the capture of Turie Nordstrom, the young man who forged a $15,000 draft on the First National Bank of Chicago, caused little surprise here, as it has been known for several days that the detectives were close on his tracks. Tbe report that Nordstrom raised a J3 draft to $15,000 is a mistake. What he did do was to file in the First National Bank of this city, where he worked, an application for a $3 draft and he filled out the stub for that amount, but the draft itself was never presented to any of the officers of the bank to be signed, and the signature on it was forged. When the forgery was first discovered, the case was placed in the hands of the Pinkerton Detective Agency and Henry von Greenewald. of the Portland office, has directed the search, with the result that the young man's every movement has been traced since he left Astoria on Thanksgiving day, until his capture this morning. From here Nordstrom went to Portland and then direct to Chicago, where, on December 3, under the name of C. A. Cole, he cashed the J15.000 draft with lit tle difficulty, as he had provided himself with a letter of introduction, saying he was the Junior member of a wholesale grocery firm in this city. While in Chi cago he purchased several drafts on various banks, one being for S50OO in favor of his sister-in-law, Regina Tors tensen, in Sweden, and this has since been cashed by her, but there is no reason- to believe she had any knowledge of the fraudulent transaction. He also sent various amounts to people in this city to pay bills he owed, one draft be ing $100 to pay a note, which was held by a local bank. So far as can be ascer tained he did not go to New York, as was previously reported, but started west from Chicago, although some one is known to have purchased tickets for C. A. Cole and wife on a steamer from New York to Havana about that time. After stopping at Ogden. he proceeded to San Francisco, where he remained for several days. While there he spent 1500 for two watches and some diamonds and he also procured a draft for $2500 on F. Huth & Co., bankers, of London, Eng land, and forwarded it to them under the name of Kavanaugh, with Instructions to place it to his credit in the savings department, adding that he might not call for It for four or five years. Leaving San. Francisco, young Nord strom went to Salt Lake, remaining a couple of days, thence to St. Louis and Cleveland, where he secured a draft on Brunswick, Ga. Upon arlvlng there, he purchased a small sloop yacht and start ed on a cruise along the coasts of Geor gia and Florida, a pastime he was en gaged in when captured at Jacksonville this morning. It Is now believed the First National Bank of Chicago will be able to recover quite a portion of the money of which it was defrauded. DEAD OF THE NORTHWEST Frederick Speiner. VANCOUVER, Wash., Jan. 24. (Spe cial.) Frederick Speiner, for many years a resident of Vancouver and a retired soldier of the regular army, died last night at his home on Kaufman avenue. He was a native of Bavaria, and 65 years old.' Deceased had been partially para lysed for several years, the result of a sunstroke. He suffered a severe attack of grip several days ago, which ended in his death. T. A. Ireland, of Monmouth. MONMOUTH, Or., Jan. 24. (Special.) T. A. Ireland, a highly respected pioneer, died yesterday at his home, two miles south of Monmouth, aged 65 years. - His wife died two years ago, and he leaves three daughters and one son residing in Polk County, and .one son in California- George F. Dunn, Umatilla Stockman pmKrjT.ETON". Or.. Jan. 24. (Special.) George F. Dunn, one of the well-known stockmen of Umatilla County, died sud denly at his home on Upper McKay Creek yesterday morning, death being due to heart failure. Mr. Dunn was 63 years of age and a veteran of the Civil War, having been a member of the Second Iowa Cavalry. He came to Oregon 18 years ago from Iowa, and has resided in Union and Umatilla counties since that time. He is sur vived by a wfe and three children. G. Leslie Dunn, of Deer Horn, Or.; Howard C. Dunh, of Pendleton, and Mrs. Dick Adams, of .Upper McKay. - is T : J'' " v ' - " ' - ' MISS MADELINE CLUTTER POLITICS III BAKER Henry McKinney Mentioned for the Legislature. YOUNG MAN IS POPULAR Numerous Aspirants for County Of fices Among Both Parties "Re form" Republicans Have Candi date to Oppose Ed Rand. BAKER CITT. Or., Jan. 24. (Special.) So far as known Baker County has no aspirant this time for Congressional honors. County politics, however, are be ginning to liven up, and several names have been mentioned for the Legislature. Among the latter is that of Henry Mc Kinney, a recent graduate of the Uni versity of Oregon, and a. man widely known and liked throughout the county. Young McKinney has taken an active interest in Republican party affairs since his return to the farm after graduation last June, and it is through his efforts that the Young Men's Republican Club will shortly be organized in this city. McKinney is working hard for the Uni versity appropriation, and has many ad mirers who believe he would be a credit to Eastern Oregon as a member of the Oregon Legislature. Since his address at the Jackson day dinner in this city, the friends of Judge Thomas C. Burke are anxious that he accept the nomination for the Legisla ture. Charles H. Chase has also been spoken of in this connection. Walter Moore, a former Representative, would like to be returned. W. S. Levers has filed a petition for District Attorney, hoping to succeed Lo roy Lomax. Levens is at present Auditor and Police Judge. There was something of a sensation in Democratic circles this week when it became reported that Lev ens and Charles Hyde, the present City Attorney, had a "frame-up" to divide the spoils of the two offices of County and City Prosecutor. Just who gave the snap away is not known, but it is be lieved the chances of both have been in jured by the reports. Probably the strongest opponent Levens will have in his own party will be Charles P. Murphy. Others are believed to as pire for the District Attorneyship. Lomax, the incumbent, wants to be returned. Although the Democratic office-seekers are more numerous than the Republicans, Ed Rand is the only aspirant for Sheriff. Al Case, of Haines, announces his can didacy for this office on the reform Re publican ticket. A. B. Combs, Jr., present County Cleri will probably seek renomination, and the friends of Davis Miles are urging him to again make the race. There is also mention of Charles Baird, deputy under Combs. Colonel James Harvey Graham, Dem ocratic candidate for Congress two years ago, wants to be County Assessor. Charles Yantis and V. R. Mead, the latter from Sumpter, also desire this office. For County Superintendent of Schools, J. F. Smith will endeavor to retain his position, while Thomas Elms, of Unity, will struggle to wrest the honors from him. E. E. Brodie Buys the Enterprise. OREGON CITY, Or.. Jan. 24. (Spe cial.) The Oregon City Enterprise this afternoon passed from the control of v - -J v. " ;-iewmV I JLldd i: ,a Pneumonia Most Fatal During Winter Months t Statistics of the Health Department show pneumonia to be one of the most fatal diseases, especially during the Winter months. The records show nu merous instances where neglect of an apparently insignificant cold has de veloped pneumonia without warning. It is the better part of wisdom to check a cold at the outset. Take two ounces of glycerine, a half pint of good whisky and a half ounce of Virgin Oil of; Pine; mix thoroughly and use In teaspoonful doses every four hours. This formula is said to break up a cold in twenty-four hours, and cure any cough that Is curable. It has been found that five ounces of tincture Cin chona compound can be used Instead of whisky, with the same result. The ingredients are Inexpensive and can be purchased without trouble at any good drug store. To avoid substi tution of some Inferior pine product for the Virgin Oil of Pine, it is better to E. C. Thomas, of Troy, O., to Edward E. Brodle, a well known newspaper man of this city, who will immediately assume active management of the property. Marion County Advertising. SALEM, Or., Jan. 24. (Special.) The Marlon County Court today appropriated $300 to be expended by the Salem Board of Trade in advertising the resources of We must all use laxatives we who eat rich foods and exercise too little. The best way to take them is a Cascaret at a time when you need it You know when you need Cascarets. You feel a certain dullness, a depression perhaps the ap proach of a headache. You say, "I must take something tonight." But why do you waste the day? It is easy to keep at your best at all times, if you'll do it. The way is to carry a box of Cascarets with you. Take one just as soon as you need it. Then the clouds rise at once. The need for Cascarets is a natural need. Don't think that yon are drugging yourself. We must get a laxative some way. If we don't get it through exercise, and through proper food, we must get it otherwise. Cascarets are the next best way. Ask your Doctor about it. He will tell you that the day of the violent purgative is past. The day of jiills, salts, castor oil and cathartics. This is the day of the gentle in medicine, the natural, the pleasant. Cascarets act just as certain foods act just as exercise acts on the bowels. Cascarets are candy tablets. They are sold by all druggists, but never in bulk.' Be sure to get the genuine, with C C C on every tablet. The price is 50 cents, 25 cents and 10 Cents per Box, 791 HMflCIDE BENEFITED Clutter Read Her Letter About It: "I herewith enclose you one of my latest pho tographs, which will show you what Newbro's Herpi cide has done for my hair. Since using your remedy my hair is much longer than it was, and it has that luster to it that one's hair always has when the scalp is in a healthy condition." (Signed) MISS MADELINE CLUTTER. 3353 Michigan Avenue, Flat 210. Chicago, Illinois. The immense popularity of Newbro's Herpicide, par ticularly among the better class, is due to the fact that it never disappoints. It does all and more than is claimed for it. Its delightful fragrance, perfect clearness and freedom from grease or oil, appeal to the discriminating, and its cleansing, refreshing and health-giving effect upon the scalp is immediately apparent. Herpicide makes the hair light and fluffy and gives it a silken gloss. Extraordinarily long hair is a gift of Nature that relatively few possess, bnt not many would complain if they could save Nature 's head covering in its original beauty and luxuriance. The dandruff germ is the greatest enemy of abundant hair. This is on account of the highly contagious nature of dandruff, which makes it almost . impossible to escape the disease without the occasional use of a germ-destroying solution. ' Newbro's Herpicide is the ORIGINAL remedy that "kills the dandruff germ." It promptly eradicates dandruff, stops falling hair and (except in chronic baldness) restores the hair to its former health and activity. Herpi-. cide stops itching of the scalp almost instantly. Two sizes, 50c and $1.00, at drugstores. Send 10c in stamps to The HERPICIDE CO., Dept. N., DETROIT, MICH., for a sample. Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs Act, June 30, 1906. Serial No. 915. NOTE If any druggist suggests a substitute, walk out of his store and send the advertised price direct to us. We will immediately express the Herpicide direct to your door, all charges paid. The Herpicide Co., Detroit, Mich. For sale at all drugstores. Applications at Prominent barbershops. purchase each separately and mix them at home. The genuine Virgin Oil of Pine Is put up. for dispensing only in -ounce vials, each vial securely sealed In a round wooden case, with an engraved wrapper showing plainly the name Virgin Oil of Pine compound pure, guaranteed under the Food and Drugs Act of June 30, 1906, Serial No. 451, prepared only by Leach Chemical Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. Be sure to get the genuine, as the oil sold In bulk and cheap Imitations put out to resemble Virgin Oil of Pine In name and style of package are Ineffective, being largely composed of a distillation of pine needles, or leaves, instead of from the pine tree proper. These pine needle oils are not In tended for 'internal use, and when taken Internally usually cause nausea. Their use is mainly confined to the manufacture of soap and similar pur poses. Marlon County. Salem has an advertise ment this week in 457 newspapers east of the Rocky Mountains, most of them in the Mississippi Valley. SALEM, Or.. Jan. 23. (Special.) The monthly reports of the State Normal schools show the following attendance at each of the institutions for December: Ashland, 135; Drain, 73; Monmouth, 126; Weston, 173; total, 507. Hair (