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ThE 3I0RMX& OREGOSIAN, FRIDAY, JANUARY 31. 1908. SANDERSON MIGHT HAVE TAKEN MORE Even Grafting Capitol Con tractor Showed Moderation in His Stealings. FURNITURE IS MEASURED Keystone State Charged Only Five Trices When Thirty Were Allow, able Pennjpacker Will Be Closely Examined. HARRISBTJRG. Pa.. Jan. SO. That John H. Sanderson did not really charge aa much for furniture supplied for the new capitol as he was entitled to under his contract, will he the chief defense In the conspiracy suit against Sanderson, Sny der, Mathues and Shumaker, now on trial in the Dauphin County Court. This was developed by the cross-examination to day of Stanford B. Lewis, who was Joseph M. Hueston's active assistant as architect during the construction and equipment of the capitol. lyewis was called by the commonwealth today to identify Hueston's blue prints for sofas, tables and clothes-trees, for which Sanderson was paid by the state at the rate of $18.40 "per foot." Lewis was then compelled by the defense to measure each of the articles exhibited. Kven a Grafter Is Moderate. A sofa six feet long was shown to con tain 56 of the kind of feet on which San derson based his charges. A table with a top 3"4 by 2'A feet contains 17 of the same units. One of the clothes-trees IS Inches at the base with a three-inch shaft, six feet high, has seven feet. When It was established that Sander son had not charged .all he says he is entitled to, the attorneys for the state took up the line and drew It out. They showed that a clothes-tree which Sander son contracted to furnish for $5.55, and for which he. was paid by the state i.'.iO could have been billed at $147.50. According to the theory of the defense. They also showed that Sanderson charged only 1! feet for the 56-foot sofa at "the rate, of $18.40 "per foot." or $386.40 Instead of $1,0.'X).40, to which he was entitled, had he charged for It at this rate. Both sides professed to be pleased with the result of the measurements. The defense pro fesses to have shown what Sanderson had not done, and the attorneys for the commonwealth what Sanderson did not do because he was afraid of "placing' it too hard." Link In Conspiracy Chain. George C. Keim, who was a bookkeeper in the department of grounds and build ings under Shumaker, testified that in JIarch, 1906, Shumaker gave him 20 San derson bills, which Shumaker said had been approved by Snyder, to enter In his journals. Before Kclm had time to en ter the bills, Snyder took them away nnd Keim never saw them until they were produced In court today. The con tention of the commonwealth Is that the withdrawal of these bills Is part of the chain of evidence of conspiracy by which the state was defrauded by the defend ants. TIx-Governor Pennypacker has been mibpenaed for the defense and. If he is called as a witness, he will be cross examined closely by the commonwealth. Those High-Prlced Rostrums. Photographs of the rostrums of the ford Thatcher were well chosen, includ ing as tbey did a Chopin mazurka and waltz, a paraphrase of Saint-daens "Melo die de Paladllhe" and the E Flat scherzo of Brahms. Mrs. Thatcher responded to encores with two characteristic MacDow ell melodies. The player's style is pecu liarly adapted to the interpretation of this composer's exquisite themes, the two selections "In the Forest" and "Impro .vization." being rendered with an appeal ing pathos. In the Lizst "An Bord d'un Source," Mra Thatcher displayed an ex ceptionally brilliant technique. Miss Sophie Beebe was accompanist for Miss Miller. The programme was as follows: Concerto E Minor Allegro, Appassioneta Mendelssohn Miss Marjorie Miller ' a. Mazurka b. Waltz Chopin Mrs. Jane Scotford Thacher a. Adagio Religloso Vleuxtemps b. Serenade Drdia Miss Marjorie Miller a. An bord d'un Source Liszt b. Paraphrase of a Melodie de Paladllhe Saint-Saena Mrs. Jane Scotford Thacher Scherzo-Taramelle . . Franz Schubert Miss Marjorie Miller Scherzo, E Plat Brahms Mrs. Jane Scotford Thacher SCHOONER TAFT DISABLED Crew Saved but Hulk 'Left Adrift After Collision. "WILMINGTON, N. C, Jan. 30. The four-masted schooner Helen E. ' Taft, Captain Fales, from Baltimore, for Gal veston, Tex., was in collision last night six miles southwest from Cape Lookout lightship with the Swedish steamer Upp lands, Captain Perrson, from Port Ar thur to Rotterdam and Cardiff. The Clyde liner Comanche took off the Taft's crew of 1L and the hulk is drift ing, a menace to navigation. The Upp lands was not seriously damaged. THE DAY'S DEATH RECORD William S. AVood, San Francisco. SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 30. 'William S. Wood, of the firm of Lloyd & Wood, one of the best-known lawyers on the Pacific Coast, died today ct his home In this city. Before coming to California, Mr. Wood was prominent in Nevada, where he was the law partner of Francis J. Newlands. Later he was the attorney for the Fair heirs. He""-was prominent in Republican politics. His death was due to pneu monia. He was 66 years of age. Secretary of Philippine Commission. MANILA, Jan. 31. Arthur W. Fergu son, executive secretary of the Philippine Commission, died suddenly last night from heart disease. Mr. Ferguson came to the islands with Governor-General Taft In 1901 and has remained constantly at his post. His remains will be' prepared for shipment to the United States. Funeral exercises will be held tomorrow. Mr. Ferguson's death has profoundly shocked the entire archipelago. He ltfives a widow and son. Mr. Fergusson was a native of the District of Columbia and was appointed secretary of the Philippine Commission in 1898. He was formerly secretary of the French Claims .Commission and en joyed the reputation of being the ablest Spanish-American translator known to official Washington. . Burr Robinson, Old Circus Man. CHICAGO. Jan. 30. Burr Robinson, an old-time circus man, died here today, aged 71. MAURETANIA'S NEW RECORD Steams 57 5 Knots in CI Hours on Eastern Voyage. QUEENSTOWN. Jan. 30. The Cunard liner Mauretania arrived here this eve ning, after a passage of 5 days, 2 hours and 41 minutes, at an average speed of 23.90 knots an hour. The dailv runs were 553, 535, 640, 575, 574 and 155. She steamed 575 knots between Tuesday noon and Wednesday noon, which Is the highest run for one day on an' eastward voyage, being at an average speed of 24.S7. - HURRY OREGON BUILDING Beaver State Kxhibit to Be Placed Before Opening of Seattle Fair. SEATTLE, ,Wash., Jan. 30". (Special.) The Oregon Stato building for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition will be finished and the exhibit installed when the Legis lature meets next Winter, according to the statement of W. H. Wehrung, chair man of the Oregon Commission, who left for home tonight. "It is not our purpose to enter into' a building contest with other states, but we have decided to have Oregon's exhibit in place several .months before the expo sition opens. When . everything Is in readiness we sha'll bring the fact to the attention of our Legislature and ask for an additional appropriation of $50,000 to make it better. The appropriation al ready made Is $100,000, one iialf of which will bemused In erecting a building. "E. W. Rowe and I have been looking over the ground allowed to Oregon for its exhibit and we are immensely pleased. The site is on Nome Circle, Just opposite the Washington State building; and the location could not have been more favor able. We shall go back and immediate ly arrange for letting the contract. Ac cording to our present plans, bids will be opened March 1, and the work on the building will be started by March 15." WILLITS FOR STATE SENATOR Klamath County Anxious to Have a Delegate in Upper Honse. . KLAMATH FALLS, Or., Jan. 30. (Special.) There is a lively sizzling in the political plot of Southern Ore gon and candidates are being an nounced for the various offices. L. F. Willits has announced his can didacy for the Republican nomination for Senator from the Seventeenth Sen atorial District, composed of the coun ties of Crook, Klamath and Lake. Klamath County has never had a Sen ator In the General Assembly since its organization, and the other counties will probably offer no objection to the selection of a candidate so well quali fied as Judge Willits, who has been a leading business man and prominent in councils of the Republican organiza tion for many years. He served as Judge of the County Court for four years, but has not been a candidate for any other office, having been en gaged in the mercantile business until about a year ago, when he retired from active business, but Is largely Inter ested in land and industrial affairs of this part of the state. The Twenty first Representative District is com posed of Grant, Crook, Klamath and Lake, and It is probable that the other counties will claim the two represen tatives accorded to the district if the Senator is to be chosen from Klamath County. There are candidates announced for several of the county offices to be filled at the June election and the Re publican candidates already announced, whose names will appear for, decision at the primaries, are B. S. Grigsby, for Sheriff; W. P. Rhodes, for County Clerk, and C. J. Swingle, for County Commissioner. TAKES TWO MES SAME SIGHT Barney Mullen Signs for "Double Header Boxing Match. ' ABERDEEN. Wash., Jan. 30. (Special.) Barney Mullen . will meet Charlie Tucker, of Aberdeen, and Billy Ross, of Centralis, In the same ring the same night, articles being signed by the three men today. Mullen agrees to fight each man 10 rounds. He will first take on Ross, fight ing under straight rules, which means that the men are to protect themselves in the breaks and that they may punch with one arm free. After this . bout, Mullen will rest 30 minutes, and then he will box Tucker 10 rounds. He will fight Tucker under clean ..break regulations. SCENES ON STRAITS OF MAGELLAN WHICH THE FLEET HAS JUST ENTERED F- .... " WOO 'W.-..'-:w,'iJN.' 1.' -jr- , -.v "WrtWitttfMMinrir if i air ' . '-n : i Senate and House caucus rooms, for which the state paid Sanderson $90,748 Kid for which he paid the sub-contractor $3W. were offered In evidence. Hueston. who has secured a separate trial, has been subpenaed as a witness for his co-defendants, but may not "be called. The feeling against the architect on the part of his four eo-defendants grows more bitter as the trial proceeds. ARE HEARD IN RECITAL Mrs. Thacher and Miss Miller Ap pear at St. Helen's Hall. Mrs. Jane Scotford Thatcher, pianist, and Miss Marjorie Miller, violinist, ap peared last night at a recital at St. Helens Hall. Miss Miller's numbers, representa tive works of Mendelssohn. Vleuxtemps, Wienewski and Schubert served to reveal the pJayw's versatility and were given with charming grace and ease. The "AiiUKio RellRioso" of Vleuxtemps was played with fine appreciation of its re pressed emotion. In strong contrast was Dnlla'M brilliant "Serenade." rendered with pleasing abandon. The "Tarentelle" of Wienewski and the "Scherzo" of Franz Schubert, showed Miss Miller's mastery of the technical side of tier art. . The piano numbers of Mra. Jane-8cot- K-fss!wS' vi."vif' -ite'''' ; n I Mir-.' I II' "II j. I,.,-,, ,y , n r r r' " rr' tf 'rl " """"f' r ' rr " ' ' 1 ' ' . j You'll Have to. Hurry j I x- : Pianos, , Organs, Etc.; at Your Own Price : ffi' The sale of accumulated pianos, more or less used, which has been in prog ress at Eilers' Piano House during the past ten days, is rapidly coming to a close. Prices have never been quoted so low as those at which the many in struments in this sale have been ticketed. Scores of instruments have been, selected by buyers from every section of the city, as well as from almost every quarter of this state and Washington. But the assortment was so large lhat there is still a splendid variety to choose from. It matters little what amount of money you desire to invest in a good piano, or what make or tone or style you wish, you are sure to find it here in our Annual Clearance Sale at a price which well guarantee much lower than elsewhere. These are plain, honest statements of facts, worthy of your earnest consideration. We don't ask you to take our or any one else's mere say-so. We know that every other dealer makes these same claims. But remember, statements and claims often look different when stood in a row with down right facts. Investigate for yourself, compare prices. Bear in mind, too, that everything will be found exactly as represented and satisfactory in every respect or your money cheerfully refunded. --."t: THESE ARE BUT A FEW Of the Many Genuine Bargains Plersoa Tn fi!r condition .. 818 Gardner In very gooa order 842 Arlon Exceptionally f?ood tone, .t 847 j I, Indeman The famous "cycloid". . . .- 854 Stein way In excellent condi tion - - - .868 Gcorce Steck B e a u 1 1 f ul rose wood case. In fine shape... 875, Slrlnwir Very fine. SI OS Weber Magnificent 8126 Cb lettering Genuine rosewood case 8235 Chick erlns; Genuine rosewood case, in thorough repair... 895 Decker Fine ebon 1 zed case --- v;?10 Con over- An excellent Instru ment and a splendid bargain at 811 I.adwle I,ike new, one of the fanciest styles...... S17t Smith &. Barnes Disc ontinued style- big" reduction from actual worth 8195 I Swiek Co. Nearly new. ..888 Collnrd follnrd 847 ucent Fine condition.. . .8118 Kimball Beautiful quarter sawed oak. . 8238 Slnicer Beautiful mahogany case 8156 Stelnway The much-advertised Vertegrand 8218 Kranlch A Bach A make too well known to need an indorse ment here; only 890 Baua Very handsome mahogany case, good tpne 8198 Decker One of the largest sizes, handsomely ebon I zed ease 819 W ealer A very satisfactory piano at the very moderate price. 8137 ZVIarahHll A ivendell Largest size, beautiful colonial ease, regular $400 style; case slightly damaged in shipment; only 8250 New England Large size ma hogany 8105 HERF3 ARE 1HEASJS TO REM EDY TH.T "SILENT PIANO" Anarelu Orchestral type, with phrasinsj levers, good as new. . . ....... .......... .898 Angrelns Another one just like the above. S98 Anarelua Mahogany, good plav lng order. 875 A n sr e 1 n m The very latest type SllO Planlsta. 885 C'eellian Playel? Oak case, good as new 8100 Genuine Pianola Almost new; discontinued style 8162 We will include a year's sub scription to our circulating; library with the above Pianola. ORGANS ALSO MUST GO. Daniel F. Bcatty Solid walnut c !i-s e with beautiful pipe top. this organ ha3 22 stops and was originally advertised as worth 150. now 845 Bridgeport 11 stops, goes now for mere song 818 Brldarenort Another one, an equal bargain ...S28.50 Kimball A fine organ, splendid condition, sold for S130. now .872 Pacific Queen Very elaborate walnut exhibition case, with large French beveled plate mir ror, originally sold for J150, now -878 Bnrdett Fine walnut case, shows no wear; original cost Slno; now. . : . . $58 Kimball - Piano-case style, tine mahogany finish, original cost 17S. now . 878 Kimball Fine quartered oak case, original cost 95 1 2 r , now 854 Aeolian Self-Plnylnsr Organ One that everyone can play, originally- sold for 30rt. now -868 Peloubet Reed Pipe Organ Solid walnut ease. 14 stops, just the thing for your church S56 Remember, these few instruments listed here are but a small portion of many bargains; you can be reasonably sure of finding among them all just exactly what you wish. But you must hurry the end of the great sale is now in sight only two days more. Payments, $3, $6 or ?7 a month, secures choice of the above. n i L a . -a-. - . ..... ....... ... ., v.. .......... ..yw. . .. ,v ..................... .. . j. .-. -Av. .iv.vm-. M ' , 14 - Jhe House of Highest Quality Biggest, Busiest and Best of All piartorlicibiliVx Piano, Organ, Violin and Talking Machine Headquarters 353 Washington Street, Corner -of Park STORES EVERYWHERE CALIFORNIA TO ALASKA i r I : i 1 to et the decision over SbnaSr.nWtuSnt of his failure 7 do so he will lose the purse. Thl bout will take place February 7. DEAD OP TPE NORTHWEST Mrs. Fannie Steel. S1LVERTON. Or., Jan. 30. Mrs. Fan nie Steel a resident of Howell Prairie, near this city, died at her home early yesterday morning and was buried to day Mrs. Stefel has been a resident of this vicinity since the Fall of 1872 when she moved here from Missouri with her husband. Mr. Steel died three years ago. the Infliction of a penalty of not less than five or more than $25 dollars for each separate offense. . It Is patterned after the Indiana law. Roseburg Public Building. ROSBBURG, Or..- Jan. 30. (Special. ) Thomas Gibson, observer in charge of the local weather bureau, has received a communication from Washington asking just how much space will -be needed for his department in the Government build ing, for which a bill was to be presented to the present session of Congress. There are four distinct Government depart ments represented in Roseburg. More Steel Works to Resume. CHICAGO, Jan. 30. Officials of the Illi nois Steel Company announced last night that nlate mllla Kn .1 ,nn 9 0,111 ........ work next Monday and furnish employ ment fo 1500 men. The mills were closed two weeks ago for repairs. Two ostriches, which escaped from a co lonial exhibition at Parts, joined In the promenade in the Champs Klj-pees. Paris. They were capture by the police after a chase. Epidemic of Fires. WAtiLA WALLA, Wash.. Jan. SO. (Special.) Four fires kept the fire de partment busy in Walla Walla today. The principal loss was sustained by the firm of Catton & Buffum, commission merchants, and Eugene Tauslck. The total loss is close to JIO.000. The necessity of building fires in stoves seldom used but brought into service because of the acute spell of old' weather is attributed as the cause of the epidemic of fires. Jump to Watery Grave. VANCOUVER, B. C, Jan. 30. (Spe cial.) Leon Doran. a miner, employed at Jedway, Queen Charlotte Islands, went suddenly Insane last week, and while being taken to Skidgate on board a yacht, he Jumped overboard and was drowned. Though six feet tall, Doran managed to crawl through a porthole IS Inches square. Heirs Reach Compromise. ABERDEEN, Wash., Jan. 30. (Spe cial.) What promised to be a long drawn out suit over the estate of Michael Goldsmith was avoided today by an agreement between the heirs, the widow who received all the property, and two sons who were cut off with $1 each. The -estate Is valued at $30,000. 1908 Groom Asks Divorce. OREGON CITY, Or, Jan. 30. ( Spe cial.) George Heckel, a local saloon keeper, has filed a suit for divorce against his wife, R. C. Heckel. They were married January 6, 1908, but in a few days, he complains, she com menced treating him in a cruel and in human manner. Xo Cigarettes In Oklahoma. GUTHRIE, Okla., Jan. 30. The lower house of the Legislature today passed a measure . prohibiting the smoking of cigarettes' In the stato and. providing for oah s the founder of indigestion He iorsrot to leave the pigs ashore The American people in consequence have ever since been victims of lard-cooked food and indigestion. , ' Lard soaked food is not fit for human stomachs because lard is made from greasy, indigestible hog fat, and is bound, sooner or later, to make trouble for your inner machinery. Cotlolene is the only rational, national shortening. It is' a pure vegetable product, and its source (the cotton fields of the Sunny South) is in striking contrast to the source of lard (the pig-sty). Cottolene make's food that any stomach can digest palatable, nutritious and health, ful. If American housewives" but knew the superiority of Cottolene over lard, both from a practical and health standpoint, lard would never again enter any well-regulated kitchen. Cottolene is Guaranteed We hereby authorize your grocer to refund your money in case you're not pleased after having given COTTOLENE a fair test. New Sold in Bulk COTTOLENE is packed in pails never aoia in duik B patent air-tight top, to keep it clean, fresh and -wholesome; alio to prevent it from ab sorbing the disagreeable odors of the grocery, such as fish, oil, etc Cook Book Free We shall be glad to send any house wife, for a two-cent stamp, our new "PURE FOOD COOK BOOK," edited and compiled by Mrs. Mary J. Lincoln, author of the famous "Boston Cook Book." Address THE N. K. tUSCaHSX. COMPANY, CHICAGO 9 S!&&S$&e 1 Nature's Gift from the Sunny South