TIIE MORNING OREGONIAN, THURSDAY. APRIL 30. 1908.
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Method Adopted by Police to
relch Willamette Boule
vard Scorchers.
PROVE CHARGE IN COURT
J ii ric Cameron finds V. B. Stevens
Gnilif of Exceeding Speed Limit
nd Impoi-eft fine Other Casts
Before the Court.
ShouM you chance to ro autnmobllinsc
down the delightful scenic Willamette
boulevard do not iconh. Or if you do
scorch, KPt your spend up to 60 mile
n hour. By ohsftrvnnce of one or the
other of these tips alone can you hope
to avoid arrest.
Jt developed during the trial of W. B.
PtevenB. In the Municipal Court, yester
day morning that the police have organ
ized an elaborate and effective method
of detecting ordinary speed fanatics.
Stevens whh charged with having driven
at the rate of 30 mtlea an hour going
north on the boulevard and of returning
at the rate of 24 miles, thereby greatly
menacing farm vehicles and driving rlgj
that were pursing In and out of the city
limits.
Stevens denied the charge. He waa
creeping along at a veritable snail's pace,
he said. As an evidence he introduced
the testimony of an elderly woman who
was one of a party of five In the auto
as Slovens Riifsts a the time of the ar
rest. The old lady waid she had very
weak nerves and could not stand to go
at a high rate of speed. She was surd
they were bowling along not faster than
a horse would trot.
"The horse would have to be Pan
Patch to step off the clip they were go
ing." suggested Patrolman Wellbrook,
one of the arresting officers.
Wellbrook and Cory then explained
just how they knew Stevens was a law
breaker, and autolsts will do well to take
heed. If they intend traveling down tho
AYIIlamette boulevard. Having received
many complaints of speed fiends, they
made a few arrests, but were never able
to secure a conviction, they said. It
was simply a question of their judgment
of speed against the auto driver's. So
they hit on this plan:
Locating an old stump just around a
wooded curve, they took a tapellne and
measured off 400 yards, setting up a
small stake to mark the point. Then,
when their duties did not require them
elsewhrre. they would get out of sight
and quietly await the advent of a scorch
ing machine. It was a very simple
problem to time them between the old
stump and the stake, and then figure out
the number of miles per hour.
"Stevens went out at the rate of 30
miles an hour." said Wellbrook. "We
timed him carefully. When he came
back his machine was running 24
miles." .
"Was this the only instance that came
to your attention?" Judge Cameron In
quired. "There were four others, but we didn't
get them."
"How was that?" Prosecutor Tomlln
son asked, suspiciously.
"They were going so fast we couldn't
make out the numbers on the rear of
the machines for dust. replied the' offi
cer, thereby revealing the weakness in
his system of detection.
"That shows we weren't going very
fast, then," put in Stevens, triumph
antly. "Yes, they were. said the policeman.
"There was only a streak of the other
four or we would have got them, too."
Judge Cameron held that under the
system evolved by the officers for timing
speedsters ha could not do otherwise
than convict. He was not inclined to
bel leve. however, tha t the offense was
a serious one and suggested that a fine
of 5 would be sufficient.
Charles Bertram Servis and Miss Lola
Vollett fell to quarreling after a dance.
When they got to the southeast corner
of Seventh and Kast Morrison streets
they stopped to have It out.
What they said to each other can
never be published. It shocked the
neighborhood as they heaped epithets on
each other that would make an artillery
man feel he was only a beginner in the
fine art of profanity. Even Patrolman
Keith was shocked as he approached
the scene, bent on arresting them tor
disturbing the midnight quietude with
their noisome squabhle. And Judge
Cameron Joined Prosecutor Tomllnson in
a profuse blush as some of the compli
ments passed by the young couple were
repeated In court.
It developed that the couple have
borne quite good reputations and have
never been In trouble before. When
they got to quarreling Servis exhausted
his small store of polite adjectives and
then resorted to unlawful verbiage. Not
to be outdone. Miss Follett said she re
plied lu kind. The court found them
guilty and fixed today as the time for
passing sentence.
Business enterprise got two men into
trouble yesterday, and also got them out.
Hy combining forces, forgetting animos
ities and shaking hands. E. Rosenfeld
and John Parde saved something like
$7. f0 apiece, which otherwise would be
enriching the city's coffers today.
The two conduct small stores in South
Portland on opposite corners of First and
l 'aruthers street. Rosenfeld makes a
specialty of fish and poultry. Barde. It
is said, got to selling fish and a rate
war followed. Yesterday morning bright
and early they fell to Jalklng of their
differences. Barde swore at Rosenfeld
and Rosenfeld knocked Barde down. A
race to the Municipal Court followed Im
mediately. Barde got out a warrant charging
Ttosenfeld with assault and battery. Ros
enfeld responded immediately with a
charge of profane and abusive language,
guage.
Jsst before trial hour they must have
seen that the city would be the only
gainer by the prosecution. They got to
talking with each other and presently
were quite friendly again.
When Prosecutor Tomllnson called the
case against Rosenfeld. Barde was not
willing to appear. When he called the
case against Barde. Rosenfeld was not
milling to prosecute. They asked to
have the cases dismissed. Mr. Tomlln
son suggested that since they had put
the City Attorneys office to the trouble
of making out complaints and had used
up considerable official time they ought
to pay at least $?.60 costs apiece, to
reimburse, the city. Judge Cameron
ordered that this be done. The usual
fine tn such cases is $10. so that the
merchants saved considerable through
their sagacity in effecting a reconcilia
tion. They left the court side by side,
smiling, and so friendly that it was
really delightful to behold.
"Lone Live the Machine.'
PORTLAND. April 2. tTo the Editor.)
In histories of Ruropenn countries we re4
About It bflnc announced after th" ieth of
a ruler, "Tn King is Dead, followed by
"Long Llv tb King" when tb crown prince
-er.ds the thrtm.
U hav the same mmtm of affairs In our
potttlr of today. A fw weU t we heard
houtinitB from the wiouiop. out on the
hlffhwav and bywavsi and read paid adver
t laments In the da Mr prem abajt " Vn
with ih machin. lnce the ote have
bee a e-uid an Indistinct "wireless- seem
to announce 'lng live the machine."
Thin imimliti imue of yrur jper atata
In a news item that a convention will be
held f"r rertln dei'irate to the National
convent(n. It aiw stai that the "private"
c-etary of Oregon's Junior suamr at Wart
trrtnn h been out around tha etate look inn
for suitable" peranna to be named bj this
con rent Ion .a deieftates thereto.
TM pounds to me like the - aame M
"honk" of tha same old machine buzalnv
down the political ereedway with a new
rhaunr. Wondr who he i Has h a
state and city license? Where does he get h
fit saline? From the "Escapement No. 1
And does the little raso'ine emrll iVRerf fol
low the htixs wagon? Wouldn't It make one
latiah? The dear people voting acainr an
oid m-de for a new iscylin.1er affair. They
knew the eped nf the oM one. but no one
knows what Kpeed the new one will attain,
and it is (retting up steam now with wht-h to
nish on to the National convention and stam
peiie It like a herd of steerw for R'toaevelt.
whether the dear people of Oregon want
Rooee!t or not.
The machine is dead, but lone live tha ma
rhne. May it siamiede the dear people to
the mountain top and tall tlrrfber. there to
answer the "call f the wild." and give tha
supporters of "itntement won" a chance to
vol for the people's choice.
WILLIAM H. BABRT,
FUNDS FOR DECORATIONS
East Side Committers Collect Hose
Festival Donations.
Goorse Pllworth. H. A. Calef, V. C.
Dunning. C. A. Bigelow and Dan Kel-
lfcher will begin canvassing today on the
PORTLAND MISIC1AX IKI)I
IATKS KUt'H TO THE
K Mli H I'S TKMPLA RS.
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Ardem Allen.
A feature of the charity ball,
given by Comniandery No. 1,
Knights Templars, at the Ma
sonic Temple tonight, will be a
march written at the request of
the order, and dedicated to It by
Arden Allen, a young Port
land musician. Mr. Allen has a .
number of compositions to his
credit, but he considers Commanders-
No. 1. K. T.. March
his best effort in the way of a
march number. Ills work has
been chiefly In dramatic music,
having written the incidental
music to several Kastern suc
cesses. He Is now playing solo
cornet and first violin In Prasp's
hand and orchestra. Of his num
bers published. "Swif twind." an
Indian Intermezzo, Is the widest
known. It was written and used
in the play, "Northern Lights."
The Commandery No. 1, Knights
Templars March, will be played
for the grand march and later
as a dancing number.
East Side for funds for decorating part
of Orand avenue and Bast Morrison
street for the rose festival. Their dis
trict is south of East Oak street. Another
committee has the territory north. The
two committees hope to secure over $1000
Ucslgns for decorating Grand avenue.
Hast Morrison and East Burnside streets
have been approved, although no contract
has been entered Into, but will be as soon
as it Is known how much money can be
raised.
Professor M. M. Rlngler, who has charge
of the children's parade. Is making sat
isfactory progress. Enough children have
already been enrolled to make the parade
a success. Montavilla alone will send
100 children, and many are coming from
other sections. They are being drilled
at the gymnasium of the East Side Ath
letic Club, In the Healy building. Grand
avenue, and permission has been given
by the Board of Education to drill on the
school grounds. Several of the teachers
nave volunteered their assistance to Pro
fessor Rlngler in drilling the children,
which will greatly facilitate the work.
The indications are that the children's
parade, with the beautiful evolutions,
will be one of the most pleasing features
of the carnival so far as the East Side
is concerned. Mr. Bigelow, president of
tne fc,ast Side Business Men a Club, said
yesterday he had received assurances
from the carnival management that the
steps the club have taken are entirely
sausiaciory and commendable.
CROOK COUNTY CROPS GOOD
Madras Man Says Agency Plains
Country Thrives.
That the country about Agency Plains
and Madras is tn a thriving condition
but that It Is sadiy lacking in transpor
tation facilities, was the statement made
yesterday by C. E. Roush, proprietor of
the Madras Trading Company. Mr. Roush
Is tn Portland to make arrangements for
his Spring goods. He will leave today.
Mr. Roush said a bumper wheat crop
was raised on Agency Plains last year,
and that, notwithstanding the dry spell,
the crop bids fair to be a fine one this
year. The plateau known as the plains
covers about lfO square miles.
"As that is the largest territory in the
Vntted States without a railroad." said
Mr. Roush, "I believe we will soon have
one. We are now 45 miles from the
terminus of the Columbia Southern. Sur
veyors have been through the country
looking It over, and it is only a short
time since Harrlman himself was through
there. But I do not go much on Har
rlman. I think he will do the country
more narm than good.
"Madras is the proud possessor of five
stores, two drugstores, two livery stables
and a weekly newspaper. The contract
has been let for two churches. There
were formerly two saloons, but there is
only one now. The chirrch people got
busy and turned It Into a church town.
"Property values are increasing there
as well as elsewhere In Oregon. Three
lots which I purchased two years ago
f6r J150 would now sell for fcJBO. There are
no more homesteads to be had In that
vicinity. Lots on the business street are
selling for 4S0."
low Rates to Chicago.
Extremely low rates to Chicago and
other Eastern points on sale May 4 via
Chicago & North-western Line. For
full information apply R. V. Holder,
Gen'l AgL, lo3 Third St.
SAYS RADDING IS
BACK IN
PORTLAND
Has Been Working as Painter
in San Francisco, Declares
Attorney Fouts.
BRIEF IS SENT TO SALEM
Poor Gronnd Set Forth as Basis
for Petition to Supreme Court for
ew Trial Counsel Expects
Appeal Mill Be Granted.
E. E. Raddlng. convicted of conspiracy
to ruin the reputation of Mayor Lane,
Is back in Portland. It was reported that
he was In Seattle, but the truth of the
matter is, according to Seneca- Fouts,
counsel for Raddlng and Mrs. Waymire,
that Radding was in San Francisco. "He
told me he had some little scheme on
hand," said Mr. Fouts last night. "He
will probably be up to see me tomorrow.
I do not know where he Is staying. I
did not know myself, yesterday, that
Radding had returned, but he was in
town last night when the report was
given out that he was away. Mrs. Way
mire Is In Missouri..
"While Raddlng was in San Francisco
he was working at his trade. He is a
painter. ,1 think he intends to go to
work here. I am not worrying about
the pair, for they will appear when they
are called. I sent my brief to the Su
preme Court today, but It will probably
be nine months before a - decision is
handed down. We believe that a new
irlal will be granted, as numerous er
rors were made in conducting the first
one."
The four points in which the brief sets
forth that the court erred are:
In overruling the defendants' demurrer
to the Information. In overruling the de
fandants' motion for a new trial, in
overruling defendants' objection to the
passing of sentence, and in pronouncing
judgment against Mrs. Waymire and
Radding.
The brief sets forth that two crimes
are charged in the information; assault
and battery on Mayor Lane and the un
lawful breaking of the door of his office.
The law provides that only one crime
may be charged in each information.
"The prosecution is undoubtedly labor
ing under the Impression," continues
the brief, "that the attack upon Mayor
Lane constitutes a nuisance, but I have
failed to find any precedents to estab
lish the fact that there is such a crime
in our country as lene majesty. If the
same act had been committed against a
private citizen or an officer of a minor
capacity, there is no question but that
the perpetrators would have been In
dicted and tried for either assault and
battery or the wanton Injury of the
property of another. There is nothing
in the act charged which disturbed or
threatened the public peace or affected
the public as a whole, or was an an
noyance to the citizens of the commun
ity, or which openly outraged the public
decency and was injurious to public
morals, or which grossly disturbed the
public peace or health. Therefore, the
demurrer of the defendants to Ihe In
formation should have been sustained.
"Under the third and fourth assign
ments of error: That the court erred
In overruling the defendants' objection to
the passing of sentence and pronouncing
judgment upon the defendants, an ex
amination rf the transcript will dis
close that about 6 o'clock in the after
noon, the Jury retired to deliberate and
arrive upon a verdict: that the court
declared a recess and thereupon in
structed one of the counsel for the de
fense that when the jury arrived upon
a verdict to have the defendants in
court: that thereupon, both of the de
fendants, together with their counsel,
left the courtroom and went to partake
of some refreshments, leaving word with
the Deputy Sheriff for him to notify the
counsel for the defense when the jury
reached their verdict. That at about 6
o'clock the jury agreed and were
brought Into court by the bailiff and
the verdict rendered in the absence of
the-defendants and their counsel, and
that no effort was made by the court
or the officers thereof to notify the de
fendants or their counsel that the ver
dict was about to be rendered, so that
they would be enabled to be present
and poll the Jury, as provided by statute.
"In the case at bar. It would only
have taken the court or the attorneys
for the prosecution a few moments to
have telephoned or sent word to counsel
for the defendants and given them . an
opportunity to be present In court and
protect the rights of the defendants
herein, and I believe for .this reason, if
for no other, the case should be reversed."
HOLD THEIR CELEBRATION
Bast &ide Oddfellows Observe 89th
Anniversary.
The S9th anniversary of the founding
of the Oddfellows Order In the United
States was celebrated last night by
Ortent Lodge, No. 17, Utopia, No. 63,
and Omega Rcbekah, No. T, at the hall
on Grand avenue and East Pine street.
After a piano solo by Miss Anna Mac
Leod, and prayer by Chaplain C. R. B.
Woodcock, Past Grand Master Robert
Andrews made Introductory remarks.
Hon. M. C. George delivered the oration.
He declared that one of the chief
achievements of Oddfellowshlp of re
cent years was the creation of the Re
bekah degree, by which woman became
associated with her brother Oddfellow
in the work of friendship, love and
truth. Mr. George declared that the
Oddfellows Order Is an order on a per
manent foundation, grounded in the af
fections of the masses, and will not
pass away, because Its principles are
enduring. Ite object is to do good. It
makes better men and better citizens.
In closing. Mr. George said he consid
ers the Oddfellows Order has a most
promising future.
In connection with the address, an
excellent musical programme was ren
dered. Miss May Breslin rendered a
vocal solo. The vocal solo by George
H. Street, "King Charles." and the solos
by Charles Hlran Parish were fully
appreciated. Piano solos were ren
dered by .flss Ruby Starr and Profes
sor Leo Shpirer. The Rebekaii lodges
were represented by several members,
who made remarks. The hall was
crowded to its capacity.
DRESS GOODS SPECIALS
On sale today: 45-in. black, all-wool
Panama. 90c grade, 65c; 45-in. black and
colored herringbone stripes, very -stylish,
$1.35 grade, wSc a yard; 38-in. black taffeta
silk. $1.35 grade. 93c All dress goods and
silk remnants at special prices. McAIlen
& McDonnell. Third and Morrison.
Stock Advances to 50c per Share Monday, May 4th
NORTHWESTERN EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT CO.
Buy now and get in at rock bottom price 20c per share
Our stock is being taken up with surprising rapidity. The millionaire, the merchant, the doctor,
the lawyer, the mechanic, are all buying it. Why not you? And do it now. We want to hear the
hum of the wheels of our mill within a few months, then the shipping of our lumber, and then the
income. Will you be one of the lucky ones to share in the profits? $100 invested now will give you
a life income.
I can positively convince you that there is no better investment on the present market than the
one here offered.
Think of it! Four billion feet of high-priced, hardwood, merchantable timber, located on the
Coast, accessible and easily logged,.on good, wide, tidewater rivers.
The market for every foot of this vast tract is already established, and the profits will be enor
mous. Ten million feet per year can be sold in the immediate vicinity of our plant. This one market
guarantees a net profit of 30 per cent on the entire investment, and represents but a small propor
tion of our output. f
This large tract of timber is located on the Pacific Coast, where we have the bast shipping facili
ties to any port in the world available.
The timber consists principally of the highest-priced woods used in the manufacture of pianos,
hotel fixtures, shipbuilding, -railroad and electric cars, house and office trimmings, furniture, and
many other indispensable wood commodities.
The woods comprise MAHOGANY, LIGNUM VTTAE, EBONY, CEDAR, ROSEWOOD, OAK,
RUBBER, EALSAM, COPOEBA, C0C0B0LA., 0
The net price of this valuable tract of timber is less than 20 PER THOUSAND FEET, and
most of it finds a ready market at prices ranging from ?100 to $400 per thousand.
The LIGNUM VITAE is in great demand, and marketable at more than $1000 per thousand feet.
The Board of Directors of the Northwestern Exploration & Development Co., which controls this
timber, has authorized me to sell a limited number of shares of its stock at 2 per share (par value
$1.00), forthe purpose of installing a plant of sufficient size to meet. the demands of the market.
I have on exhibition at my office samples of wood (highly polished), cut from this tract; also
cruisers' reports and other data, which will convince at once the most skeptical of the wonderful
money-making resources of this enterprise.
Call or write and secure subscription blanks. Do not delay, or you may miss the opportunity
of a lifetime.
I have received numerous requests for evening appointments from persons interested in this
investment. During the balance of this week, my office will be open from 7:00 until 9:00 P. M.
GEO. W. DOUGLAS
318 Worcester Building
PORTLAND, OREGON
WILL MOVE OFFICES HERE
MAST El t FISH WARDEN" OLT
LIXES HIS rOLICY.
Uanan ahoM at Xonntosl'a
H. C. McAllister Asks the Co-operation
of All to Enforce Fisli-
injr I jaws.
H. C. McAllister, Master Fish Warden,
left last night for Astoria. He intends
moving the office from Astoria to Port
land. Before leaving Mr. McAllister gave
out the following interview:
"Having been, apolntcd Master Fish
Warden by the honorable Board of Fish
Commissioners of the state, and having
accepted same, I will say that I will be
the friend of every man engaged in the
business, and I want every man's friend
ship, by respecting he fishing laws of
the state to the letter, which I shall en
force as I find them. I shall aim to oon
duct the office on an Impartial basis, and
at all times will respect the rights of all
the men In the industry, regardless of
whether or not they are on the upper
of lower river. I want the support of
every man in the business, as well as the
Washington Commissioner and the men in
charge of the United States hatchery de
partment. 'Working in harmony, I firmly believe,
within a reasonable time, that Instead of
a 300,000-case pack, we can increase.it to
1.000.M cases. I intend to locate my of
fice in Portland, having secured quarters
In The Orcgonian building, room 402, and
will deem It a favor if the canners, or
any one engaged in the business, will give
me any Information or suggestions that
will help me to conduct the office in an
Intelligent manner. I hdl also appreci
ate any Information. regarding the negli
gence of any office! holding a position
under me. I want el iry man in the state
to send me every p islble item that may
lead to the upbuild g of the' fishing in
dustry, for only through a tinlted effort
can we expect to obtain results of mutual
benefit.
"I want to . take this opportunity of
thanking all my friends for the loyal sup
port they have given me In obtaining this
appointment, and I shall do all In my
power to retain their confidence In me by
conducting the office In an honest way."
1907. she boarded a Mount Scott car at
Lents to coine to Portland. When the
car had passed Anabel. It jumped the
track at a switch, throwing the pas
sengers from their seats. Mrs. Metz
ger says she was rendered scml-un-consclous.
lost 70 days' work, worth
$560, and was compelled to expend
$245.50 for medical attendance.
Warned to Avoid Canton.
(HONGKONG, April 23. The Viceroy of
Canton, fearing local disturbances should
the Japanese fleet visit tha city, has ad
vised the Japanese rvmsul that he thinks
the coming of the warships would be In
expedient. In reply the Consul explained
that this was merely a routine movement;
that it had been arranged for the larger
vessels to remain at Hongkong while
the smaller ships came up the river to
Canton. A few Japanese marines will
land at Canton in the daytime, and will
be given an escort of Chinese troops.
Reed French Piano Mfg. Co.
Sixth and Burnside 8ts., Pianos. Play
ers and Player Pianos. "From Maker
to Player."
Tans? Tans! Tans! at Rosenthal's.
Passenger Sues Railway.
Clara B. Metzger Is suing the Port
land Railway," Light & Power Com
pany, before Judge Cleland in the Cir
cuit Court to recover $2805.50 dam
ages. She says that on September 9,
LAST AND BEST DAY
OF THE HORSE SALE
10 A. M. AT
IEVVIS AND CLARK
FAIR GROUNDS
SALE OF THE -
SPEED
HORSES
Henry Gray, 2:1814; Minwal, 2:22.
Knick Knack, 2:11; Rockford, 2:20.
All (t), 2:14; Paul W (t), 2:20.
Lambert Boy, 2:34; Lee Pointer (t), 2:15.
Chappell consignment, including Lynwood Girl,
sister-in-blood to the great Sonoma Girl, 2:05.
The Mason Kentucky Saddlers.
The Dobson Show Horses.
The Prize Carriage Team at Vancouver.
Panamint, the Swaggart Thoroughbreds. .
The Mayview Thoroughbreds and Roadsters.
Mannered and City-Broken Single Drivers and
Double Teams. - ,
Philo Stone, 37357, and the Williams Black Pair
of Heavy Harness Horses, Perfectly Mannered and
Matched.
A Few Excellent General Purpose Horses.
Bargain Day of the Sale. . .
Cattle Sale Friday at Union Stockyards
PORTLAND HORSE SALE CO.
Selz Royal Blue Shoe
IS ECONOMICAL
Real economy in shoe buying consists in getting a good shoe for
the money yon pay, not in paying a low price for it.
We sell Selz Royal Blue Shoes here at $3.50, $4.00 and $5.00 the
price varies with the leather and the style and finish. They're the
best shoes in the world for the money; the most economical shoes, in
comfort and service, ever produced.
Selz Royal Blue Shoos, $3.50, $4.00 and $5.00.
All Sizes and Widths Marked In rials English.
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