Morning Oregonian., March 19, 1908, Page 7, Image 7

THE MORXIXO OREGOXIAN, THURSDAY. MARCH 19, 1903
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FIGHTS FOR SHARE
IN VAST ESTATE
Mary E. Booth, of This City,
Sends Special Agent to'
Massachusetts.
M. GOLDSTEIN IS CHOSEN
wpaper Reporter Selected to
Represent, Woman in Contest for
877,000,000 Fortune Will Is
Said to Be a Forgery.
Monroe Goldstein, police reporter on
the Telegram and a special deputy un
der Sheriff Stevens, of Multnomah
County, will leave Saturday afternoon
for Springfield, Mass., as special agent
for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Booth, of this
city, for the purpose of contesting the
will of Mrs. Emma Goodrich Vinton, who
died at Springfield, January 24 last, leav
ing a $77,000,000 estate to her former
ho.tler, Georsfc D. Nelson. Mrs. Booth
whs a cousin of the deceased and she
and three other cousins are the only
hf Irs-at-law to the large estate. whkh
is one of the richest jn the State of
Massachusetts, being; located principally
in Hampden County. Mrs. Booth will
contest the will Independently of ue
other heirs, who are Mrs. Mary E.
Bailey, residing in Massachusetts; Mrs.
Annie O. Cook, of Seattle, and Mrs.
Fannie Goodrich, whose address is un
known. For many years prior to the death of
Mrs. Vinton's husband, about 30 years
ago. Nelson was employed a hostler by
the family, and Mrs. Booth declares that
lie succeeded in Ingratiating himself
with the widow to the extent that he
was able to exert undue Influence over
her. Shortly after the death of Mrs.
Vinton Nelson presented a will, osten
sibly executed by her In 1R6. in which
all of the property was willed to him.
no mention being; made of either of the
four coukIiis. It is further charged by
Mrs. Booth that her cousin, subsequent
to the death of her husband, deeded
Nelson a hotel and a theater that are
now two of the principal business blocks
In Springfield.
Believes It a Forgery.
Mrs. Booth suspects that the will is a
forcery. since it has developed that the
instrument is purported to have been
written in ISsti, while Mr". Vinton did not
din until the following year. This, if
true, would Invalidate the document,
since the wife would not have the right
to dispose by will of more than her
dower interest in the estate prior to the
death of her husband. Because of tits
mysterious circumstance. Probate Judge
Ixmg refused to accept the will for pro
bate, contending that there was evidence
of fraud.
This discovery and the attitude of Nel
son towards the legitimate heirs to the
estate has influenced Mrs. Booth to be
come an active contestant for her law
ful -share of the property. It is for that
-purpose she has retained H. C King as
her attorney and employed Mr. Gold
stein to go to Springlleld with full au
thority to make a thorough investiga
tion of all deeds and records pertaining
to the estate.
Mrs. Booth is the widow of Dr. Will
iam N. Booth, who dropped dead in this
city about five yearn ago. She 1r a
prominent member of the Eastern Star
and for a number of years has been a
teacher under Mrs. Holt at the Presby
terian Mission. Involving as it does an
estate of such vast proportions, the pro
posed contest doubtless will prove one
of the most stubbornly-fought in years.
Reasons for Selection.
"I consider Mr. Goldstein's experience
In matters of this kind superior to any
other man 1 know," said H. C. King,
attorney for Mrs. Booth, isst night. "He
has more than a fair knowledge of law
and is especially adapted to work of that
kind by reason of his long residence in
California, where a number of the most
notable will contests in the United States
have been conducted. He, is not only
experienced in cases of this kind, but
has had many years of newspaper ex
perience, and In my opinion is most
ompetent to handle such a large under
taking. Tt was my knowledge of his
past work In California which caused
me to select him for this case.
"From in forma tion I have received
from Springfield there Is no doubt that
there has been crime committed In con
nection with the Vinton estate, from
fnrgerv to perjury, and I feel assured
that Mr. iolriste1n will be able to un
earth sufficient evidence not only to
cause an equitable distribution of the
estate, hut also to put the guilty parties
behind the bars.
"Both Mrs. Booth ami myself have the
utmost confidence in his ability and In
tegrity and it is a safe assumption that
full justice will be done her. He goes
empowered to make a full investigation,
regardless of cost, ami wo will fight the
case to the court of last resort."
Mrs. Goldslein will accompany her hus
band on the Kastrrn trip.
FUNERAL OF JUDGE HAILEY
I'riends Pay Final Tribute to Ex
Suprenie Court Justice.
Thp last pail rites over thf. remain,
of JudKe Thomas U. Hailey were said
at Trinity Kplsropal Churrh yesterday
afternoon. A multitude of friends, in
cluding members of the bench and bar.
gathered to pay tlielr last tributes of
respect to the late Judge, who died
Sunday, as the result of a surgical
operation. Dr. A. A. Morrison read the
funeral service, which was not a
letiKtliy one. Judges R. P. Bean. f. K.
Wolverton. Governor George E. Cham
berlain. Warren K. Thomas and Wirt
Minor acted as pallbearers. The inter
ment was in Klverview Cemetery.
Members of the bench and bar in
Multnomah County gathered at the
Courthouse at 12:30. and marched tn a
body to the church. Presiding Judge
Cleland. of, the Circuit Court, has ap
pointed the following committee to
draft a memorial to Judge Hailey:
Governor George E. Chamberlain. Chief
.lusti.ee Robrrt P. Bean. Will R. King,
Stephen A. L.owell and Wirt Minor.
In honor of Judge Hailey, the State
Circuit Court in Multnomah County de
clared a recess from noon yesterday
until 3 o'clock In the afternoon, as a
mark of respect.
INDIAN FRIEND OK JURIST
Joseph Crlp, a Umatilla, Attends
Funeral of Judge Hailey.
Joseph Craig;, a bright Umatilla In
dian, was among: those who attended
the funeral services of the late Judge
Hailey. in thl city yesterday. He was a
conspicuous figure, being large of frame.
a powerful specimen of his race. With
Judge Stephen A. Lowell, he returned
last night to Pendleton.
"Judge Hailey was the best friend I
ever had among the white people."
said Joseph Craig, when seen at the
Imperial Hotel. "I knew him 20 years,
and he had my full confidence: I also
enjoyed hi full confidence. For many
years he helped the Umatilla Indians
in settling their legal affairs and in
gaiding them in various important mat
ters. He was ever a faithful friend
to all of us. I frequently served as
interpreter for him, during the years
of our friendship."
Judge Lowell suggested to Craig
that the latter make a statement as to
hie own views on the duty of the Gov
ernment toward the education of the j
Indians, dui craig replied that he "felt
too bad" to discuss such a matter, after
attending the funeral of his long-time
friend.
Supreme Court Adjourns.
SALEM. Or., March IS (Special.) As
a token of respect to the late Judge T.
G. Hailey. the Supreme Court held no
session today. All the judges except
Judge Moore, who Is not In good health,
went to Portland; to attend the funeral.
The Governor's office was closed today
until 3 P. M., Governor Chamberlain
having been a law partner of Judge
Hailey.
SOLICITORS ANNOY VOTERS
AWAIT SIGNATURES FOR PETI
TIONS AT COURTHOUSE.
Activity Believed to Re Cause of
Falling Off In Volume of
Registration.
BeleinR; that the large number of
solicitors for signatures on petitions
who have been blocking; the passage
ways at the Courthouse, for the last
week or more, have something to do
with the disinclination on the part of
voters to register. County JHidge
Webster said last night That he intends
taking the matter up with the County
Commissioners today, with a view of
correcting the trouble. Judge Webster
said something would be done, but was
not positive whether or5 not an order
would be issued prohibiting solicita
tion in the Courthouse.
"Complaints regarding these petition
solicitors, the many of whom work, on
commission, have been numerous of
late," said Judge Webster. "They could
get as many or more signatures if they
would take their petitions to the busi
ness or residence sections, but they
prefer to occupy the Courthouse cor
ridors, much to the annoyance of those
who have business there. County
Clerk Fields spoke to me regarding the
matter last night.'
Every voter, as he leaves the office
of the County Clerk, is nailed with the
question, coming simultaneously from a
dozen throats: "Have you registered?
What's your precinct?" By the time the
voter has run the gauntlet he Is ready
to inform other voters of the pestifer
ous conduct of the solicitors, and to
advise them that it will be better for
them not to register until after
o'clock.
Donald Bowles, of the Baker Stock
Company was one of tne unlucky ones
who was besieged at the courthouse
yesterday. Before he was released he
had been wheedled into signing every
one of a doasen or more petitions. He was
about to make his escape from the
Courthouse by the rear door, but found
other solicitors behind him.
Coming up to Deputy Clerk J. Erie
Oaascn, he said: Well, 1 m a bad actor,
but I want to register just the same."
About his politics ho was not quite
sure, but decided at last to sign up as a
Republican, being reminded that hi
superior. George Baker. Is a member of
the City Council. When about to be
sworn he said he had oeen through
many swearing episodes on the stage,
but that this was the first time he
ever really swore. Then it was the
follows with the petition books "nailed"
him.
r reel not 16 Republicans Organize.
The- Republicans in precinct 16 or
ganized a Republican club last night in
the Columbia building, for furtherance
of the interests of the Republican party.
Officers were elected as follows: Presi
dent, C. H. Monroe; vice-president. Pah
A. Tufts: secretary and treasurer. F.
D. xricklin; executive committee, F. E.
Anderson, Tv. Waterwtraat, 1 A.
Wheeler. The object of the club is to
promote the best' Interest of the Re
publican party and to aid and assist in
securing the success of Republican prin
ciples and candidates.' The subject of
registration was taken up. and a com
mittee appointed to make a block can
vass to secure a full registration of
those qualified to vote. The meeting ad
journed to meet again next Wednesday
night at room 315 Columbia building.
Blow at Majority Faction.
Mayor Lane yesterday appointed a
committee of three to investigate public
service franchises, and dealt the ma
jority faction of the Oity Council a blow
by naming only such as are favorable to
himself. Councilman Vaughn, the bit
terest enemy of the majority faction, is
chairman: Conncilmen Kellaher and
Rushlight are the others. A former com
mittee, authorized by the Council, con
sisted of Kellaher. Menefee and Vaughn,
but was recalled at the last Council ses
sion. Therefore, it will be seen that in
the new committee. Menefee. a member of
the majority, is replaced by Rushlight, a
friend of Mayor lane.
Tomorrow,
the last day
Friday, will positively be
for discount on East ?ide
gas bill.
PORTLAND GAS COMPANY.
Wallowa. Or. Tne City Council and City
Attorney are busy with plans for an en
largement of the city limits in every di
rection that ill double the area. There
lh little opposition.
I 1 7 .
Monroe Goldstein.
BOY KILLS HIMSELF
Tired of Being Kicked About,
He Takes Carbolic Acid.
DIES ALONE IN GREAT PAIN
Eddie Nestle, Butcher Boy, Takes
Rebuffs of His Daily Life to
Heart Had Attempted
Suicide Before.
Eddie Nestle, a young man of 30 years,
killed himself in a fit of despondency, at
an early hour yesterday morning. He
was found dead in the hall on the second
floor of 511 Rodney avenue, where he
boarded. Carbolic acid was the means
of exit adopted by the despondent youth.
Nestle drove a butcher's wagon and
evidently took to heart the little rebuffs
of his daily work. In a farewell note
which was found in his pockets he spoke
of mistreatment from the world, saying
he was "tired of being kicked around.
The note was addressed to nis chum,
George Wishart, a young man who boards
at the same house, and reads as follows:
"Good-bye, George. I wish you good
luck. Tell father I am tired of being
kicked about and living like a dog every
place I go. Good-bye. 12 o'clock.
The young man had been ' wandering
about the city the early part of the night
and while the hour of his return home
was not noted, it is believed he reached
the house late and took the poison at
once. He died without disturbing anyone
In the fearful agony he must have suf
fered. About eight months ago he made
an attempt to kill himself by inhaling
gas and chloroform, and the fact that he
was prevented probably caused him to
choose his hour in the last and success
ful attempt on his life.
His father Is Charles Nestle, a farmer.
living near Wood mere. He says the boy
inherited a morbid tendency. The body
was taken to Finley's undertaking es
tablishment. No inquest will be held,
as the case, in the belief of Coroner Fin
ley, was clearly one of suicide.
DAILY CITY STATISTICS
Birth.
M'LEMAX At Portland Maternity Hos
pital. March IT, to the wife of J. C. Mc
Leman. a son.
BOG ART At Portland Maternity Hospit
al. March 17, to the wife of Dflmar C.
Bogart. a son.
BATES At Portland Maternity Hospital.
March 17, to the wife of John E. Bates, a
son.
N'BISO?? At SSW East Tenth street.
March 35, to the wife of Ernest Nelson, a
son.
REED At S44. Grand avenue. March 8,
to the wife of Uewis Reed, a son.
HAN'SBN At S25 Loved oy street. March
10, to the wife of Henry M. Hansen, a son.
SBVEfiSON" At S1 Hoyt street, March
J5, to the wife of Nets Seven son, a daugh
ter. -
PIBRCE--At 51 East Twenty-fourth
street. March 14, to the wife of Rosco
Pierce, a daughter.
RUDEX At 25 Failing; street. March 17,
to the wifo of Aaron Rudlng. a daughter.
HOWE At Portland. March 7, to the
wife of Prancls Howe, a daughter.
SIMPKINS At Second street,
March 1. to the wife of George A. Simpklns,
a daughter.
STIGER At 2-V) North Nineteenth street.
March I, to the wife of Clinton Stiger, a
son.
RAZ At KiHsdale. Or.. March 14, to the
wife of Melchoir Rax. a son.
Deaths.
HEATH At 1441) East Couch street.
March 15, Mattle Johanna Heath, a native
of Indiana, aged 3S years, t$ months and 4
days.
WEST At S4 East Alder street, March
14. Francis Henry vv est, a native of Vir
xinla. aged 75 years. 9 months and 4 days,
LUCAS At Salem, Or.. March 13, Joanna
Lucas, a native of Kansas, aged 29 years,
months and 9 days.
HAILEY At 8A5 Marshall street. March
IS. Thomas G. Hailey. a native of Oregon,
aged 42 years. 8 months and 2 days.
PtTOH At 972 East Seventeenth street
North. March 17. Mrs. Bell Pugh. a native
of Tennessee, aged 21 years, 1 month and
19 daya
MATHERS At 1764 Dwight street, March
15. Mary Jane Mathers, a native of Indiana,
agent 6.1 years. 9 months and 15 days.
WILLIAMS At St. Vincent's Hospital
March 18. D. Williams, a native of Canada,
aed n years.
WOODS At St. Vincent's Hospital. March
10. Henry Woods, nativity unknown, aged
70 years.
HEIBERG At 25 Fourth street, March
1, Melissa J. Heiberg, a native of Missouri,
aged 50 years and 15 days.
Building Permits.
ZIMMERMAN To erect a two-story
frame building on Wasco street, between
East Twenty-first and East Twenty-second;
$3000.
J. E. HILL To erect a two -story frame
building on Williams avenue, between
Broadway and Hancock; $1000.
E. BREWSTER To erect a two-story
frame on East Seventeenth street, between
Umatilla and Multnomah: $1000.
S. E. COFFIN To erect a one-story
frame building on East Twenty-seventh
street, between East Stark and East Pine;
$1400.
M. S. KEITH To erect a two-story frame
building at Ankeny and Bast Twenty-ninth;
$isoo.
MRS. M. MILLER to erect a one-story
frame building on East Eighth street, be
tween Failing and Shaver; $1200.
OTTO W. NELSON To erect a two-story
frame on East Clay street, between East
Ninth and East Tenth; $1500.
OTTO W. NEUON To erect four two
story frame buildings on East Clay street,
between East Ninth and East Tenth; at
$i;too each.
Marr$age License.
PR-IDEA l"X-ROBERTS Preston J.
prideaux. 22. city; Florence A. Roberts. 21,
city.
I ERULLI-DEN A RDO Vincenxo lerulli,
25 citv; Rosina Denardo. 22s city.
STRUNK-DAVISON Ralph H. Strunk,
24. city; Clara A. Davison, 27. city.
MULLER-RODDATZ C. E. Muller, 23,
Aurora; Emma Roddats. 19. city.
FTTZPATR1CK-HAYES Michael Fitx
natrick. 48. Vancouver, B. C; Mrs. Nellie
Hayes, 34. City.
Wedding and vtatttng cards. W. O. Smith
ft Co.. Washington bid.. 4th and Was. ,
Catch 2 1 Chinese Gamblers.
Twenty-one Chinese gamblers, engaged
In a game of fantan last night shortly
after midnight, were surprised at 132
The aches and pains of Rheumatism are only symptoms which may be
scattered or relieved with liniments, plasters, blisters, etc., or quieted with
opiates. As soon, however, as the treatment is left off or there is any
exposure to dampness or cold, o'r an attack of indigestion, or other physical
irregularity, the aggravating pains, swollen joints and tender places on the
flesh return, and the sufferer finds that he has merely checked the symptoms,
while the real cause remained in the blood. Rheumatism is due to a too
acid condition of the blood, brought on by indigestion, chronic constipation,
weak kidneys, and a general sluggish condition of the system. This acid
circulating in the blood produces the pains, aches, and other disagreeable
symptoms of Rheumatism. S. S. S., a purely vegetable remedy, cares
Rheumatism by going down into the circulation and driving out the cause
and making this life-stream pure, rich and healthy. When the blood has
been cleansed of the irritating, pain-producing acids by S. S. S., the pains
and aches cease, the muscles become soft and pliable, the health is built up,
and Rheumatism completely and permanently cured. Book on Rheumatism
and any medical advice free to all who write.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC C0.t ATLANTA. GA.
To play soldier or to
fight life's battles a boy
must have strong, faith
ful clothes.
Our Boys' Suits will
stand hand-to-hand en
counters and parents'
inspection for, weakness.
CLOTHMGCO
CusKuhnProp'
166-168 Third Street.
Second street by Detectives Kay and
Smith, assisted by Policeman Keinlen.
and were arrested and taken to the City
Jail. The officers smashed in th front
doors and made a dash for the rear of
the. building, where the gamblers were
secreted in a little room on the second
floor. The players made a wild scramble
to get away, but the officers were too
quick for them.
The game-keeper was discovered with
the money of the game carefully hid in
his breast tied up in a canvas bag. It
contained over $200.
GEORGE ALISON RETURNS
FAVORITE ACTOR TO APPEAR
AGAIX AT BAKER.
"Will Resume Place He formerly
Held as Leading Man With
Stock Com pa n y .
George Alison, who for two successive
seasons was leading man of the Baker
Theater Company, arrived In town last
night and will resume his old place at the
head of that organization next Sunday in
"When We Were Twenty-One,' playing
Dick Carew. Mr. Alison comes from
Winnipeg, where he has been for two
years, and although his experience in the
Canadian city .was the pleasantest, he Is
overjoyed to come back to Portland. "It's
a genuine home-coming for me; said he
last night. "I have always cherished the
memory of my seasons at the Baker and
now that I am back again I'm very
happy. I shall hope to resume the delight
fully friendly relations I formerly en
joyed with the Portland public and shall
certainly do my best to merit their1 ap
proval." Mr. Alison is the same handsome.
debonair, companionable man who was
so popular here in 1903-4, and doesn't
look a day older than when he was the
idol of local theatergoers. After leaving
here he was leading man for two years
at the Bush Temple in Chicago. Follow
ing this he played short seasons at Cleve
land and Columbus, O., going thence to
Winnipeg, where he has been until now.
He was a great favorite in Winnipeg and
on the occasion of his departure was
tendered a number of receptions and
was presented with a beautiful silver
service.
He will commence rehearsals with the
company this morning, and will no
doubt be tendered an ovation Sunday
when he makes his reappearance here in
"When "We Were Twenty-One."
DREAD MALADY DYING OUT
San Francisco Health. Authorities
Make Official Statement.
SAX FRANCISCO, March 18. In order
to correct many misleading statements
that have been made regarding the pres
ence of bubonic plague in San Francisco,
the following official statement was
given out today:
The undersigned are gratified to state that
the plague situation is very much improved
and is still Improving, there having been
pt nee the first day of January of the pres
ent year but two baoteriologically verified
and but three clinical cases of plague with
only one death since the beginning of the
year. What makes the situation peculiarly
and distinctively satisfactory is the thor
ough co-operation on the part of the city
authorities and the ctllzens generally in the
work of sanitation.
There is every pYospect that by the time
the fleet anchors in the Bay of San Fran
cisco the city will be cleaner than it ever
has been in its history. It is quite evident
to us thai the danger of an epidemic from
plague i very remote.
EDWARD ROBESON TATT.OR.
Mayor of San Francisco.
RUPERT BLUE,
P. A. Surgeon, United Staten Public Hospital
and Marine Hospital Service, command
ing anti-plague operation?.
V'matilla Pioneers Meet in May.
WESTON. Or.. March IS. (Special.)
May 28. 29 and 30 have been selected as
the days for holding the annual reunion
of the Oregon Pioneers Association of
Umatilla County. These reunions have
been successfully held for the past 14
years at Weston, which was named as
the place for the forthcoming event. S.
A. Barnes, president, and J. M. O'Hara.
secretary, are the association officers.
Saturday. May 3u. will be political day.
CURES
RHEUMATISM
A?.
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4 ,'S-,fW.flr --o -rfcfctrV,
and cretonne. We employ only the most competent workmen in all branches in
interior decorative work, wall tinting, frescoing, oil decoration, wood finishing, etc
Art Glass in special designs for vestibules, transoms, piano windows, book
case doors, dining-room dome lights and side lights to match.
FURNITURE
REPAIRING
UPHOLSTERING
and
REFINISHING
ill r
PHONE EX. 34 .
and will mark the closing of the cam
paign in Umatilla County.
AT THE HOTELS.
The Portland Ieoree TV. Grayson, San-fran'-isvo;
J. Price. Chicago; Gorirp Valts
him. Cedar Rapids; H. S. Haftan. San
Francisco; Joe Dannebaum. New York; A.
Jaoobon. Seattle: Hobart M. Cabl. ChicaK;
Charles E. Marks, Utica; Mins Milne Miss
E. Milne. J. F. Youm. Seattle: John Baker,
Jr.. San Francisco; M. J. Salman. Chicago;
A. Aver. New York; W. Richardson. Chey
enne; George A. Steel, Berkeley; Frank A.
Day, Denver; Ross G. Thomas and wife,
Minneapolis; Ij. J. ,Hepsen,. New York; W.
A. Round, San Francisco; C. Haunru New
York; F. T. Hansen. Joliet; W. B. Brown
and wife. St. Louis; George P. Miller. Madi
pon; R. Jj. Schmedemann, Madison; Mrs. J.
Harpst. Pan Francisco; Mrs. W. T. Whiteiey.
Brattle; George Bancroft. Cincinnati: George
W. Sanborn. Astoria; .fames A. Lawrence.
New York; C. H. Brown. Milwaukee; J. C
Arshaw, Wautequa; E. V. Kelleln. New
York; A. M. Wright, Boston; A. C. Roberts,
Spokane ; M . A sher, San Franc! sco ; W. F.
Sergeant, San Francisco; J. H. Mendenhall.
Seattle; Edward Canfleld and wife. U. S.
Army; J. R. Fotheringham. New York;
Frank H. Lamb. Hoquiam; H. H. Edwards,
Mousayne; Charles E.' Weldler. San Fran-cisf-o;
W. S. Sherwood. St. Paul: W. H.
Grady. New York; A. A. Brown, M. Wall
bin. San Francisco; Ferdinand Westdahl.
1". S. C. and G. Survey; M. L. Thompson,
Cascade flocks; Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Mea
t'lram, Syracuse: Derrick Hubert. Menome
nee; F. F. Plowden. San Francisco; G. H
Plummer, ,U Chesswiller. Taroma; C D.
Portisoor, 'Lexington; W. A. Williams. For
est Grove; Mrs. George W. Sanborn. Astoria.
The Oregon S. J. Fasdlng. Philadelphia;
H. Jacobsen. George M. Hill. San Fran
cisco; F. W. Gillette, Bclltngham; H. C.
Goldrtch. Los Angeles; A. C. Mlntram. Mrs.
A. C. Mintram and daughter. Brooklyn; F.
M. Moriarlty, San Francisco; A. C. Jacobs.
Seattle: Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Veness. Miss
Maria Veness. Winlock; E. J. Brantck, city;
George E. Lundherg. Lyons; W. F. Fitzger
ald, Butte; M. M. Church. Cleveland; Mrs
W. L. Child, W. N. Thomas and wife. Se
attle: T. C. Campbell. Mrs. T. C. Campbell.
Castle Rock; Mrs. E. C. Million. Albany;
Mrs. C. E. Booth. Salem; S. H. Keepler.
John L. Kline. Sterling. HI.; John H. lyewis.
We Vie
We have sacrificed. cut yes, actually
slashed the prices (contract goods excepted),
in this forced -out sale, to a point where
it seems ridiculous but we haven't a lo
cation to go to and we're determined to
dispose of everything- in the quickest pos
sible time.
We know there are many sales heralded
with extravagant claims, yet when all if
said and done they simmer down to a lot
of undesirable merchandise.
That this is the greatest money-saving
event ever -een in this or any other city
w ill be willingly attested to by hundreds
of people who have participated in this
extraordinary event.
HERE IS SHEET Ml' SIC.
F. very body knows that the largest, finest
and most complete assortment of Sheet
Music has always been carried by Graves
& Co. This goes now at exactly half snd
In some cases less than half the former
retail prices. ,
The classical compositions, the regular
."0c copies, now only Ullc; ihe 6c selection
now only 27c; the 75c selections now only
32c, and so on.
All the popular music, by far the largest
assortment to be found west of Chicago
take your j-lck now at two for 2-k
Then there is an immense collection of
classic and popular music both vocal and
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SHOWING OF INTERIOR DECORA
TIONSART WALL PAPERS AND
HANGINGS. DECORATIVE DEPT. SIXTH FLOOR
We are thoroughly equipped for the correct execution
of modern schemes in interior decoration, our facilities and
stock enabling us to suggest distinctive and artistic treat
ment of all rooms.
Our line of Wall Papers is a selection of the best of
imported and domestic designs art creations producing
silk damask effects scenic tapestry effects Old English
tapestries plain and decorated leathers Flemish scenes
in friezes and panels nursery papers bathroom tiles
cretonne effects Chambray stripes stole decorations and
wall panels in ribbons and tapestry. Also genuine wall
damasks in silk and wool, jute and cotton a large variety
of period designs in all colorings; also dainty English chintz
COMPLETEH0U5E-FURHI5HER5i
Salem; W. B. Stevens, Albany; R. H. God
dard. W. H. Lytle. Mrs. R. Border. Se
attle; Leo Schoenfleld. Seattle; O. S. Brack
et!. Chicago; M. Grants, Seattle; T. Whlt
berk. Eugene; W. J. O'Connell. Oakland ;
William L. Hoover. Fairbanks; K. H. Kush
man, St. James. Mo.; L. W. MrAdams. city;
Charles Wiegland. Arlington : K. G. Patter
son, Waterville. Wash.; W. C. Kerr. Seattle;
W. Yerian. city: T. C. Anderson. Bickle
ton. Wash.;. Mrs. C. K. Wright, Astoria: E.
H. Reed. G. E. Black. St. Paul; J. E. Elliot.
M. FUzpatrick. wife and daughter. Batavia,
111.;- O. L. Miller. Seattle; Albeit H ask HI.
Lewiston; H. F. Hull. Seattle; E. M. Cor
malley, San Francisco; Elrnon Scott. R. J.
Lisberger. San Francisco; Charles H. Cather,
Pendleton; Dan P. Smythe, Pendleton; J. D.
Waterman, San Francisco.
The Imperial. Carl Abrams, Salem; L.
L. Matlock, city; C. Stevenson, San Fran
cisco; R F. Fisher. Seattle; Neal Stupp,
Raymond; Charles H. Elliott. Rochester; H.
N. Cockerline. Albany; J. T. Hunter and
wife. Sacramento: W. Thompson. Pendlfc
ton; D. B. Slatter. T. W. Ay era. Heppner;
George F. Ward. Canyon City; C. C. Swart z.
Collins; L. G. Duncan and wife, Lyle. Wash.;
N. C. Evans, Hood River; V. L. Walker,
Mary and Jane Walker, Bridal Veil; Stephen
A. Lowell. Pendleton ; Frank TQvans, Spo
kane; A. J. Calvin and wife, Glendale; Paul
H art 1 man and wife, St. Paul; Roy I.
Grimes, Dayton; Mrs. Harry Miller, Dallas,
Tex.; Clint Draper, Colorado Springs; A.
M. Crawford, Sa.lem; M. Gorman and wife.
Mrs: A. R. Shreve. CatMarmet; J. B. David
son. Sioux Fa Us ; J. M. A ge. New York ;
A. H. Greenberg. 1000; T. D. McCarthy.
Kalispel. Mont.; W. P. Ely. Kelso; Florence
Tredway. Ohio; Kiney Grover, Toledo; C. O.
Durdle and wife, Montana; J. D. Shaw,
Salem; A. B. Muir, Dallas: A. T. Ormsby
and wife. Denver; Dr. E. O. Panar and
chi'd. Pilot Rock; A. J. Mishler. Aurora;
David Plett. Marion P. Hoppey. Golden
dale; William Van Vac-tor, Gotdendale: H.
L. Fen ton and wife. Dallas; G. J. Farley,
The Dalles; Charles Buhman. E. E. Williams,
Forest Grove; Dr. Marie N. Gifford, Moro:
H. A. Stevens. Dea Moines; W. H. Lee.
Wasco.
The Perkins Mrs. J. Flerlss. Oakvllle; R.
O. Timmerman. Oakvllle ; B. F. Doty, Kan
sas City; C- Smith, Kansas City; B. Shei
tnn and wife. Goldendale; F. Davenport. F.
M. Moss and wife. Hood River; E. Kelly,
Salt Lake; D. Estte, V. C. Wright. F. A.
Whitaker. Newberg: A. Linrtgtrom. Will
Got to Get Out
Sheet Music and Musical
Instruments at Half and Less
instrumental. strictly , standard editions,
which we have assembled on one large table
for convenience choice now. 14c a copy, or
4 for 45c. Here's a rare chance to get a
fine musical library at little expense.
TALKING-MACHINES.
Why b without a modern Talking Ma
chine at these ridiculously low prices? All
casr) is not necessary.. Pay by the week or
month if you like.
Re-ular $2.1.00 machines now only....
Regular $;JO.OO machines now only . . . .14.20
Regular $;;".. machines now only . . . . l 7.60
Regular $4o.00 machines now only . . . -f -1 .25
Regular $50.00 machines now only ... .$-6.35
RECORDS AT NEARLY HALF.
The famous standard Imnerlal Disc Rec
ords, the regular 10-inch size, never sold for
less than ftOc anywhere, now go at 32c
each. No demonstrating.
IOLINS, MANDOLINS. ETC.
We have always prided ourselves on the
superb assortment of rare old Violinh,
Guitars. Mandolins, Banjos, Accordions.
Band Instrument, etc. We only handle
the world's best makes, but even these are
included in this forced-out sale. Prices
are now reduced 20 to 4 per cent. Ask to
see the splendid Violin we are now selling
JP ifT 328 Washington Street
Between Sixth and Seventh
AND VARIED
"NEW
PROCtSS"
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RANGES
ECONOMICAL
nd EFFICIENT
iams: J. M. Ley, Tacoma: G. F. Rjh'1J.
Sacramento; J. E. Robertson. a-S". Rid.
A. Anderson. Hood River; Mrs. J. F. John
son. Mrs. O. Belknap, Clatskanle; W Hyde,
Logan: J. H. McCullough. Chicago; W. E
Sherman. C F. Gilbert. Hood River; J. E.
Haly and wife. Raker City; R. Morrill, Los
Angeles; H. J. Seeck and wife. Albanv; A.
MePhadon. Spokane; A. M. Daviscourt.
Seattle; C. Sullivan. Denver; TT. F. David
son. Hood River; H. Sanderson and wife.
Wtnnepeg; W. K. Amdt. Palo Alto; R. R.
Wheeler and wife. Pullman; G- M. Prentis
and wife. Wallace; H. Anderson. Eureka: A.
M. Slocum. Heppner; S. W. Floto, San
Francisco; K Berg. Seattle; J. Miller and
son. Harchman; altie Ralliff. Shelhtna; M.
Bevoy, lgansport; Mrs. p. A. Hunt. Ray
mond ; Mrs. J. R. McCurry and daughter,
Carlton: Mrs. T. R. Fay. Santa Cruz; F.
Miller and wife. City View Park; R. H.
Wind. Omaha; A. Timmerman and wife.
Porter; S. Ewing, Fulda; J. C. Lang, Fulda;
F. S. CrisR. M. L. Crlss, Oakvllle.
St. Chftrlea W. TrafTord, C. McLane,
San Francisco; R. Loyd. city; p. H.
Rourk, Gresham; H. C. Hilton, Fernhiil; R.
Kuhn, city; A. Burkman. Boston; H
Simons. G. Gunnarl, Ladu; J. H. Cameron.
Westport; T. Stetz, Marshland; G. H. Gott
berg. Oregon City; R. E. Wolfe, citv; G. T.
Hogg, Kelso: Q. w. Killon. Sublimity; J.
Kilion. Si 1 vert on; R. R. Stephens. Wilson-'
ville; D. L. Davis, F. S. Ouater, Barton: J r
C. Jones, city; E. E. Gordon, Oregon Citv ;
F. Galbrath. Acme: Mrs. J. L. Criss. Oak
will; E. L- Semple. Warren; B. Moyer,
Eureka; S. H. Freeman. Deer Island; Mrs.
Potter, Heppner: W. TrafTord. San Fran
cisco; J. Klffer. city ; H. Hutchtns. Pitts
brg; t. Kern, city; O. E. fvarhart. Eugene;
E. NUsen. Seattle: H. E. Holmes. Kelso: I..
Millard. Wood'and; C. H. Miner. Bristol
ville; P. Bouquet. Estacada; H. West, Scap
ponse ; J. L. Olsen. Toledo; F. Chamberlin.
Noble: Mr. Dunangan and wife, city; S. W.
Parrlsh. Newberg; J. W. Trlbble, Junction
City; M. S. Hostetter. Aurora; J. H. Cam
eron. Westport: G. Hoar. Newberg; G. H.
LIndman and wife. Corvallis; O. W. Haynes,
North Yamhill; W. S. Btdell, Washouga!;
G. W. Cox. Toledo: A. Beard and family.
Pullman; T. L. Runyon. W. lies. Woodland;
G. lies. Woodland ; P. Slmmermaky, Tb
Dalles; H. O. Knight. McCloud; Mrs. H. E.
Burk and son. -Scappoose; W. H. Farr, Mid
dleton: F. X. Ruide. Colton; J. E. Red
mond, city; G. Green, RidgefTeld; M. Jones.
Lancaster.
for 3.r. or the Mandolin at $2.15. et.
Elegant Music Cabinets in mahogany, oak
or walnut and the finest of Music Bags
and Satchels In all the very latest shapes
and finest leather go now at half and lees.
A FEW PIANOS. TOO.
We have called In all our rented Pianos
and thse are now offered at actually less
than what they cost at the factory. If you
cannot pay all cash we'll arrange for weekly
r monthly pavments. A fine full-size up
right, which cot at the factory $1.Vf.0O and
hold everywhere at retail for $".Vt.oO. goes
now for $U5.H). An elegant $315.00 up
right now only $172.00. and for $11)4.00 you
can secure a nearly new $:i50.0O piano.
These are, all in excellent condition. Don't
let this opportunity go by without at leaat
investigating.
BETTER COME QUICKLY..-'"..
It wiU cot you nothing to Investigate
this really great money-saving event and
will surely be the means of saving a good
sum of money, but quickest action is neces
sarv in order to secure choice.
Remember, orders by mail will receive,
careful and prompt attention. No C. O. D.s
no telephone orders, no exchanges. no
demonstrating and no goods will be sold to
dealers. Hurry in right away.
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