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THE 3IORXIXG OREGOXIAX, SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, TifOS. 10 BRIDE 15 FAITHFUL TO T. M. STEVENS Confident That Merchant Was Never Married to Lou ise Powell. . HELP HIM FIGHT SUITS Husband, on Return From Honey moon Trip, Confirms Brother's Announcement That Recent Wedding Wa Only One. Corroborating the statement of his brother that he was never married to Mrs. Louise Powell-Stevens. T. M. Stevens, the wealthy exporter, has refurned to Portland with his bride. Mrs. Lillian Monk-Stevens. He asserted yesterday that there was never a marriage cere mony between himself and Mrs. Powell Stevens. Mrs. Monk-Stevens insists that a great injustice has been done her husband, and Is herself assured that he was never mar ried to Mrs. Powell-Stevens. Her marital relations are firmly established, she says, and she will aid her husband with all her power not only to win the impending liti gation, but to maintain his standing. Xever Married, He Says. "The woman who calls herself Mrs. Stevens says that she and I were mar ried in Canada," said Mr. Stevens yester day, "but she does not name the place where it occurred. She does not name it simply because she can't for there is no town or city where such an event took place." His bride declared that the recent honeymoon trip was the only time Mr. Stevens has ever been in 'Canada. He as serted that he would fight the impending suits vigorously. As happy as lovers should always be, Mr. and Mrs. Stevens returned to Port land late Thursday night and the exporter was at his place of business at an early hour yesterday morning. They spent their honeymoon on the Sound and in Canada Great Relief to Landlord. An important feature of their return was the unfeigned relief and delight with which they were met by the proprietor of the Madison-Park apartment house. Since the first publication of the matrimonial entanglements of the wealthy clubman, the proprietor of the apartment house has been introduced to trouble, and his relief on the return of his guest was sincere. Absolutely loyal to her husband and re fusing to believe the charges that havo been made against him. Mrs. .Lillian. Monk-Stevens shuns noteriety and pub licity, but quickly resents any accusatliwis that may be made. "I really don't care to be Interviewed." she said, "for I am not a party to any of these charges and am only thankful that the papers and the public recognized my own legal marriage. I don't know the persons who are involved, but I do know that my husband was never married to any one but myself. Help Fight Lawsuits. "He told me so and I believe him. I think a great injustice has been done him, and I am going to do all I can to help him. I am sure he will win the lawsuits that have been brought, but I don't like to talk about the affair It will all come out In the courts. "We returned last night. We had a de lightful time In Canada and the Sound. It was my husband's first visit to Cana da, but I had been there before, having attended school there a number of years ago." Mr. Stevens himself was Inclined to side-step an Interview, but declared that Mrs. Powell-Stevens could not name the town where they were married simply be cause there is no such place. A marriage ceremony was never performed, he said. "I shall answer all these accusation in the courts." he said. "That is the proper place to answer them. The woman who calls herself Mrs. Stevens can't tell where we were married because we never were married." ncmco unuccTcnn "DAin" UL.mo nuiiiLOiunu nniu reflecting upon the professional conduct of the firm, relative to settlers on certain lands within the Slletx Indian reserva tion and wishes to say that no person, within or without the Slletx reservation can truthfully charge the firm with locat ing any person on vacant Government lands, or on lands entered, although it is true, many persons have called for opinions, end it may be the parties who settled on the Williams and Priest claims, called for an opinion, as their names are unknown. This opinion always has been to the effect that: A person who settles on land covered by the homestead entry of an other, or settles upon hind covered by a railroad or state selection, gains no pre ferred right thereby, as against the en tn man or selector, and such settlers on entered or selected lands are trespassers under the law of the state. If. however, & qualified person who may be living on entered lands that are being contested by the Government will. If the existing entry Is canceled, provided hia settlement is bona fide, gain a preference right of entry to the land for a period of three months under the statutes. That has been the advice given to all. Nothing Is known by the firm of the status of any pending controversy be tween the Government and Williams or Priest. E. T. Price is not, nor ever was, con nected' with this firm In any was-, shape or manner, nor was any one else, as a locator, nor authorized to interest them selves for vs at any time within or with out the Slletx. We have never had a loca tor connected with our law office. If any locating Was done, or inducements offered any settler or squatter complained of, consult said Price. T. F. COWING, For Cowing & Cowing. HONORS WORTHLESS DRAFT GEORGE JOSEPH WAS VICTIM OF SMOOTH 6TRAXGER. E. T. Price Glvesj Details About Transactions in Slletx Country. PORTLAND, Aug. 14. (To the Editor.) In Thursday's Issue of The Oregonian ap pears an article from a special corres pondent at Newport, Or., giving me some unsought advertising, and I respectfully ask to present a few facts concerning my connection with the matter. My business of buying and selling tim ber lands led me to examine several tracts offered for sale In the locality of the Priest and Williams claims, and In so doing I saw what any man could see. the record showed that the Government! had filed a contest against them. This Information I Imparted with he legal de scription of the land to Mr. Copeland. Mr. Copeland and Mr. Jeffcott examined these claims, took legal advice, and de cided to take advantage of what oppor tunity the law gave them to gain a pre ference right, if the Government decides gainst Priest and Williams. Now, any - sensible, thoughtful man should know that they would not gain anything If the decision Is in favor of Priest and Williams. They took this chance, not from any advice from me, though I doubtless expressed my opinion as a private citizen, which I thought I had a right to do. Your correspondent calls me "an at torney." which I deny, though lately I acted under the "power of attorney" from A, O. Vaughn, of Scappoose, who needed some one to protect his rights in a settle ment with a Newport citizen, and con ferred the power upon me to act. Hence my title as attorney. If Messrs. Priest and Williams would be governed by the spirit of the law, there the whole thing would end except as between them and the Government, with which I am sure I have nothing to do; and Messrs. Cope land and Jeffcott would do as the law directs. If there Is any raid on homesteaders I never heard of It until today, and I do not believe it. The law is plain, and when you evade it you must take the con sequences and not blame other people for your shortcomings. This would be my advice to homesteaders, and as I had nearly eight years of living on a home stead I know whereof I speak. Further I claim the right to speak my mind or give my opinion when desired, on any and all questions concerning and confronting the public, in Newport or in Portland or elsewhere. EL T. PRICE. STATEMENT BY T. F. COWING Denies His Firm Has Located Any Person on Siletz Lands. PORTLAND, Aug. 14. (To the Editor.) The writer takes exceptions to an article from a Newport correspondent published b The Oregonlaa August 13, Lawyer Indorses $500 Paper for Abe Jewell, Who Is Xow Sought by Police. Any obliging Portlanders who may have Indorsed drafts for a most gentlemanly individual named Abe Jewell, who wae at the Hotel Oregon last week, are very likely to experience all the emotions at tendant upon what is known in gutter vernacular as being stung. It appears the drafts were worth much less than the paper and Ink consumed in their making and a warrant Is out for Jewell's arrest. George Joseph, lawyer with offices in the Corbett building, is the one victim to make himself heard up to the present time. Mr. Joseph is mourning the absence of $500 wrested from the dispensation of legal lore and at this time there doesn't appear to be a chance that hs will get so much as carfare home out of his in judicious Investment. He -appears as the complainant in larceny charges against Jewell and Is urging the fellow's im mediate arrest. But Jewell seems to have provided against Just such a condition and has carefully disappeared. He is thought to be in Canada. Jewell hit Portland In company with a young woman he Introduced as his bride. They made quite a circle of friends, Joseph among the number. Living In ex pensive fashion but seeming to have plenty of means, Jewell had no great difficulty in Inducing the lawyer to in dorse his drafts for amounts aggregating a few dollars more than 500. The drafts were drawn on the Fourth National Bank, of New York City. ' Jewell and his supposed bride left the city late last ween. eiiBagiug j wire at the Savoy. Seattle. When they left, Joseph got to wondering whether Jewell's bank account was big enough to meet the drafts. It seemed a most un worthy fear for Jewell was such an aris tocratic Individual whose person seemed . . . .4 K- ImnrMDlnn rt Wealth tO IttHiy a uu" lUD ....... and position. But still. Joseph was sur- plclous and ne usea ino wuco i York. No funds" was the substance of the reply from the Fourth National Bank, of New York City. The authorities were put to work in stantly. Seattle was wired and the Savoy visited. Jewell was not In. He had gone from Seattle, saying his destination was Portland. But he didn't come to Portland, although the trains were watched with expectant care. It Is thought he went on ovr Into nnnna. Amusements What the rreaa Agents Bay. "Th Show Girl" Tonight.' The Allen Curtis Company continues to deliftht large audiences at The Oaks with !: latest and most amusing offering. "The Show Girl." This delightful bill Is by far the most pretentious that this company has offered The Carlos animal show will con tinue to give free dally exhibitions on The aks lawns every afternoon at 3. Orpbeum Pleasing Bill. Lovers of Minstrelsy will be royally eater tatned by the opening bill of the Orpheum Theater Monday evening, when Clifford Burke, the premiers of burnt Cork come dian, do their stunt. They are certainly very funny snd their dialogue and songs are i a n-w In n vav thev ffusrzest those quaint colored comedians. Williams and Walker, and their cnaracterizaiione are cer tainly clever and amusing. Pantaee Popular. The. S. R. O. sign was out again at Pan tages Theater last night. Judging from the hearty rounds of applause that greeted each consecutive number tha large and enthusi astic audience must have been more than pleased with the programme. Tha numerous teats accomplished by tha seven Arabs are truly marvelous. Tomorrow the last Day. Sunday will be the last day to sea the present biii vaudeville show iwhlch Sullivan A Conaldine are presenting at the Grand. This la a particularly strong bill with not a dull spot on it. Tom OUlen. with bis Irish stories; Manual Remain, with his tenor solos, and the Foley boys, the champion soft shoe dancers, are only a few of the many hits. a COMING ATTRACTIONS. Flnneys Next Monday. The Finneys. the only act of Its kind In the world, comes to the Grand next week. This man and his wife are champion swim mers and they can remain under water longer and perform more hard tricks In the crystal tank than anyone else. This act will be the talk of the town next week. xt Week's Programme. There la a rare treat In store for vaude ville patrons at Pantages Theater next week. O'Hana-San and company In tha "Geisha's Dream"; Bldl and company, "Pastimes on the Battlefield"; the Kauff man brothers, black-faced comedians, ara only a few of the big Eastern acts Import ed expressly for the Pantages circuit. SPECIAL RATES EAST On August 21 and 22 the Canadian Pa cific will again sell round trip excursion tickets to Eastern points at very low rates. Make your sleeping car reserva tions now. For rates and descriptive matter apply at local . office, 142 Third street. NEARINGJHE END. The closing out sale is nearlng the end. Hundreds of bargains throughout the store for tomorrow. All Summer goods at less than half regular values. Come! McAllen McDonnell. Third and Mor rison streets, MAGNATE TO DECIDE Harrimarr Will Discuss Rail way Project. CALL FOR CONFERENCE Governor Chamberlain to Take Ac tive) Part in Discussion of State's "Needs in Trans portation Matter. At the conference which has been called at Klamath Falls by E. H. Harrlman, Union Pacific magnate, with Governor George E. Chamberlain, J. P. O'Brien, general manager of the Harrlman lines In this territory, and F. S. Stanley, presi dent of the Ies Chutes Irrigation & Power Company, an opportunity will be given for a heart-to-heart talk between men acquainted with the state and its needs, and the railroad builder. Governor Chamberlain goes prepared to call to the attention of Mr. Harrlman the demand for additional transportation fa cilities in the Interest of the state's further development and settlement, while Mr. O'Brien, as the official representative of the Harrlman lines In this section, can consult with his chief as to the practi cability of the railroad construction that will be asked. Governor Chamberlain, General Man ager O'Brien and Mr. Stanley left Port land at 8:16 o'clock last night over the O. R. & N. and will reach Shaniko, the terminus of the Columbia-Southern this morning. They will then be met by Mr. Stanley's automobile for the cross-country ride of more than 200 miles, reaching Klamath probably Sunday night. The party will return via the Crater Lake country and Medford, and will be away probably a week. "There Is a great deal of work requir ing my attention at. Salem and I dislike to be away the time that will be neces sary for the trip," said Governor Cham berlain yesterday, "but I consider the errand of too vital Interest to the state and' Its interests to overlook the oppor tunity. It will give us a chance to meet with Mr. Harrlman personally and sub mit for his consideration some of the needs of the state for Improved transpor tation facilities. "I always nave advocated earnestly the construction of additional railroads into southeastern Oregon, and now that Mr. Harrlman has signified a willingness to receive us aa representatives of the state and its requirements, it would be derelict of us not to do our duty. I certainly shall do my utmost properly to present the growing needs of the state for more rail roads and, If it is possible, shall con vince Mr. Harrlman of the mutual ben efits that would result from further ex tensions of his system Into sections of the state not now reached by transporta tion lines. "The trip also will enable me to kill two birds with one stone. I had promised early in September to visit the Crater Lake section and investigate the condi tions there where the people are striving to secure better communication with the outside world with a view to making that attractive section a permanent moun tain and Summer resort. These people propose to renew their request of Con gress for assistance in building the roads that are needed to make that locality more accessible." HARRIMAX OFFICIALS CONFER General Superintendents to Meet in PortlandMonday. A series of periodical conferences -of the general superintendents of the Harrl man system and affiliated lines' has been arranged to be held In Portland probably three times annually. The first of these conferences will be held in the offices of the board of directors of the Harrlman lines In the Wells-Fargo building next Monday. The purpose of these meetings Is for a general discussion of various transportation matters which arise fre quently and are of concern to the superin tendents of the different divisions. There are eight general superintendents In charge of the Harrlman interests and all are expected to be In attendance at Mondav's conference. They are: W. L. Park, of -maha; J. M. Davis, of Salt Lake, Utah; J. H. Young, or San ran ctseo; R. H. Ingram, of Los Angeles; G. Radetzkl. and W. C. Van Fleck, of Hous ton, Texas; W. M. Hobbs, of New Orleans, La., and M. J. Buckley, of Portland. O'Brien Makes Requisition for Cars. J. P. O'Brien, general manager of the Harrlman lines of the Pacific Northwest, has made requisition for 2000 of the 6000 steel freight cars for the purchase of which the Harrlman roads are now seek ing. Mr. O'Brien is of the opinion that the additional equipment for which he has asked will be required to handle the traf fic business of the territory- Should the 2000 cars be obtained, they will constitute the largest single addition to the equip ment of the Harrlman lines In this terri tory since the Southern Pacific and O. R. & N. lines were merged. The full order of 6000 cars. If it shall be placed, will be the largest order by any railroad system since the financial disturbance last Fall. Child Accused of Theft. Mary DIckerson, a little girl said to have taken $28 f jom the basement ofher home, where her father had hidden it, and to have spent It at the Oaks In hav ing a good time, was made a ward of the Juvenile Court by Judge Gantenbein yes terday afternoon. Suspicion was first cast upon her when, with a girl compan ion, she purchased Jl worth of merry-go-round tickets. LAUNDRY SUED BY GIRL Alice Barrett, Formerly of Portland, Asks $12,000 Damages. a . a nr t.offoWv at this cltv. 1 l LUl 1 1U J 4. - ' ' J - yesterday mailed to Eureka, Cel.. the com plaint In a suit that nas oeen oruugui u, Alice Barrett against the Eureka Steam Laundry to recover $12,000 damages for the loss of her right hand at the wrist. The plaintiff is a 16-year-old girl who for merly resided In this city where she was employed by the Meier & Frank Company. She was employed as wrapper In the Eureka laundry but on June 22, last. It Is alleged In the complaint, she was trans ferred to 'the mangier and ordered to man age the machine. As a basis for the suit It Is charged that the mangier was In a defective condition and that the young woman -was not warned of the dangerous character of the work to which she was assigned. As a result hr hand was caught in the ma chine and so badly mashed that tt was necessary to amputate the member at the wrist. In the trial of the suit Attor ney Lafferty will be associated with J. S. G. Weaver, City Attorney of Eureka. WIFE DEMANDS ESTATE Mrs. Lillian Hamilton Takes Legal Action to Secure Property. That Fred Hamilton, former football player, who Is now confined at the Moun tain View sanitarium by order of the County Court, has property valued at $5000 is the statement made in a petition of Mrs. Lillian Hamilton, his wife, filed in the County Court yesterday. She asks that she be given letters of guardianship In the estate. Hamilton's real estate is worth about $3500. Objections to the granting of the letters will be heard In the County Court August 26. Hamilton was adjudged insane recent ly, after being held at the County Jail for some time on a burglary charge. Morrow Remains Presiding Judge. Contrary to expectations. Judge Gan tenbein will not assume the presiding Judgeship of the Circuit Court Monday morning. Judge R. G. Morrow, who acted as presiding Judge and tried cases yes terday for the first time, will be presiding Judge next week. Judge Gantenbein will not take his place as presiding Judge until August 2. LOCAL-GROWN plums and Crawford preaches have led the procession, in fruits this week. Oregon peach plums the old standard variety, very fine for putting up have been selling from 3 to 4 cents a pound. Several crates of Crawford peaches from White Salmon, which carry the banner, as the largest shown in the city this sea son, have been bringing 25 cents a dozen. The Dalles has also been for ward with some very fine Early Craw fords at 25 cents a dozen, $1.25 a box. Hale's Early peaches, from 15 to 35 cents a dozen, or 90 cents to $1.60 per box, will soon give place for other va rieties. Elbertas, from California, at 20 to 35 cents a dozen, or 90 cents to $1.15 a box, have met with favor. Nectarines, of very attractive appear ance, from The Dalles, have been of fered at 30 cents a dozen. More ordi nary specimens were retailing at 20 cents a dozen. Apricots are very scarce just at present. More will be In before the season closes, but not in large quantities. California Bartlott pears, very fine, have been retailing at 20 to 30 cents a dozen. A few Oregon pears, of early varieties, have been coming In, but bet ter samples will follow soon. Califor nia plums and prunes are about the same as last week. White Mission figs, also from Cali fornia, have made their appearance this week at 15 to 20 cents a pound. A large supply of this fruit rarely reaches this market, as, owing to their perishable nature, they are not profit able for dealers to handle. Cherries have almost closed their splendid run. A few Lamberts and Bings, from cold storage, were offered at 15 cents a pound. The last of the Royal Annes were to be seen at 10 cents a pound, or three pounds for 25 cents. A very few of the last-mentioned va riety, from high points were selling at 8 cents a pound. Blackberries are about the only ber ries in the market. These have been selling at two boxes for 15 cents, or four boxes for 25 cents. Some rasp berries were also to be had at two boxes for 25 cents, and huckleberries, 15 to 20 cents a pound. The dry weather has shortened the supply of all berries. Rhubarb, 10 cents a pound. Apples, which are' getting more In evidence every week will soon be here In abundance, though the dry weather threatens to reduce the first calcula tions as to the size of the crop. The first shipment of Gravenstein apples from Hood River was offered this week. They are of fine quality and brought WE HAVE AN OYERSUPPLY OF LIGHT ENGLISH BREAKFAST BAGON15clb. Which must be disposed of at nee. Here is an op portunity to secure your supply cheap. These goods are all first-class in every particular, and having secured them cheap, will give the public the benefit of the LOW PRICE. They will go quick at this price, so you will have to secure your supply early. We have also an oversupply of HAMS, which we' will offer at 16 per pound while they last. SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY. HARRY WOOD MARKET CO. 224 ALDER STREET Near First ,iur IHll V V w w wir"". ms ile All the While f - is the expression of enjoyment of those only in pod health. You have never seen an ailing person smile the smile that means a smile. Ghirardelli's Cocoa builds up the tissues of brain and body and aids the young and old in me enjoyment 01 rcai health, besides it, pleases and delights the palate. 30 cups of a delicious drink Ask the grocer. $2.25 per box or four pounds for 25 cents. Oregon Astrachans could be had for 11.25 to 1.50 a box. or 4 to 5 cents a pound. California Gravensteins are coming: of much better quality at 12.25 per box, or 25 cents a dozen. Cantaloupes were more plentiful this week and sold from three for 10 cents to 20 cents each. Watermelons from J to 254 cents a pound. Cassabas, of prime quality, 25 to 40 cents each. A new supply of pineapples was on hand at 35 cents each. At the close of the i week some unusually g-ood bananas were offering at 35 to 30 cents a dozen. Less attractive stock were to be had at as low as 15 cents a dozen. Grapes are getting more abundant and in greater variety. The green Sweetwater, muscat and black kinds were all at two pounds for 25 cents, or 40 cents a basket. Oranges, from 25 to 60 cents a dozen. Grapefruit, according to size, from 5 to ZVt cents each. Lemons are getting higher, costing the dealer double what they did a few months ago. They now retail at 30 cents a dozen. Limes, 20 cents a dozen. Among vegetables, peas have been almost done away with by the dry weather, what remains were selling at 8 cents a pound. Tomatoes, hothouse, 15 cents a pound; others from 10 to 5 cents a pound. Sweet potatoes are more plenty and sold for three pounds for 25 cents. Corn of which the best has not yet appeared, 15 to 30 cents a dozen. Let tuce, hothouse, three bunches for 10 cents. Celery, which Is coming better bleached and more plentifully, was from 10 to 15 cents a pound. Arti chokes, of which there were only a few in market 10 cents each, or three for 25 cents. Green peppers, 15 to 20 cents a pound. Shall beans, for succotash, 10 cents a pound. Asparagus and yellow wax beans, three pounds for 26 cents. A fresh supply of cabbage brought 3 cents a pound. Summer squash, 5 cents each. Okra, fresh from Califor nia. 20 cents a pound. Cucumbers, 10 to 25 cents a dozen. A consignment from a French local grower, of shallot onions, (a cross be tween onions and garlic) was ot Inter est. They were offered at 80 cents a pound, and are In high repute for sal ads. Potatoes and the staple vegeta bles, unchanged in price from last In the fish market, sturgeon at 20 cents a pound; salmon and catfish at 15 cents a pound, and halibut, shad and perch each at 10 cents a pound, and ocean smelt at two pounds for 25 cents, were the principal varieties. Among poultry: Spring chickens, 25 cents a pound. Hens. 20 cents a pound. Spring ducks. 25 cents a pound. Squabs, 75 cents a pair. Chickens are very scarce. There was no change In prices in the meat market. In the delicatessen market: New Tillamook cheese. 20 cents a pound. Smoked Yarmouth bloaters. 60 cents s dozen. India rellBh, In bulk. 35 cents a quart. Home-made Imperial salad dressing. 25 cents a half-pint; 46 cents a pint; 75 cents a quart. A novelty In this market la banana flour, the nutri tive qualities of which are considered very great. . Freshest and Cleanest CHICKENS AND SPRING GEESE For Saturday. Best Butter, roll 60 Ranch Eggs, 2 dqzen. . .oog CRAWFISH FRESH SALMON EGGS Columbia, Fish Co. Phnnm Main B. A 5.156. Corner Third and Ankmy. BOSTON MARKET PRICES ARE ALWAYS THE LOW EST The Quality of Our Meats Is Always THE BEST GOOD MEATS! Ham, Pound .... I6V2C Bacon. Pound ... 18c Boiling Beef, Pound 5c LOW PRICES! LARGE SALES! Leg of Mutton, Pound 10c Shoulder Mutton, Lb. 5c Round Steak, Pound . 10c All Pot Roasts of Beef, Pound 6c The Boston Packing Company Corner Third and Ankeny Sts. Branch Market: First and. Burnside Stt. Perfection Soda Crackers enjoy the largest sale of any soda cracker in the Pacific Northwest. "Long Branch" (Saltine Flakes), hy far the daintiest, hest and greatest seller of its kind in the market. "Abetta" Biscuit, a crisp, highly nutritious, delicious soda cracker, sold every where at 5 cents per package. These are the Big Three that give perfect satisfaction, as will be attested by their enormous sales and the demand is increasing every day. "It Don't Hurt a Fact to Hammer It." NSave the Labels they are valuable. Send us your address for particulars. .Pacific Coast Biscuit Go, PORTLAND, OREGON 4