TTE 3I0RXIXG OREGOXIAX THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1908. city deposits, and that $17,500 had been paid to a councilman. Mr. Nesbit told a remarkable story related to him by Vilsack, as to the manner in which the $17,500 disap peared from the bank. According to Nesbit, Klein approached Vilsack and said the German National Bank would be made a city depositary if the bank was willing to do as other banks had done. Vllsak conferred with Ramsey, and later went to the reserve vault, and. taking out the money, placed It on a table. At this time Councilman Klein and a companion were in the bank. Sometime later 11 sack went to 'he room and the money was gone. . Mr Nesbit said he also talked with Ramsey. who flnnlly told the same story as had Vllsak. On Saturday afternoon he called a meeting SHEAVES OF BILLS COUNT BONI FAILS CHRISTMAS AT THE COAST Through train to Seaside. Leaves 1 Union Depot 6 ' P. M. December 24th. A. & C. R. E. E. OUR NEW FUR ' CATALOGUE MAILED FREE Mail Orders Promptly Filled. STORE "WILL BE OPEN THIS EVENING AWAIT PATTERSON TO GET Cleveland Politician Accused of Pretending to Be Fed eral Official. Public Prosecutor Decides Princess de Sagan Is . Worthy Mother. Cor. Fourth and Morrison Sts. Do Your Xmas Shopping at ' SILVERFIELD'S . ARRESTED IN PORTLAND PRINCE DE SAGAN GRILLED CHILDREN De C'aMellane Gels Verbal Drub bing, bn Gain Comfort From Permission to Have Children at Mother's Home at Times. JARIS. Dec. 23. M. Matter, the pub lic prosecutor, vu heard today In the suit .brousht by Count Boni de Castel lane against hi ex-wife, who was Miss Anna Gould, in which he asks that the custody of his three children be awarded to his mother. The public prosecutor recommended that the children be left In the custody of their mother. M. Maitre scored both the Count de Castellane and the Prince de Sagan. The Count stood well to the front of the courtroom, balancing his silk hat on the end of his cane, and was the cynosure of all eyes. Several times when the con demnations were particularly severe, he bit his lips and flushed crimson, but he never lost his composure. M. Maitre based his argument entire ly on the welfare of the children. The advisability of placing them in an In stitution was complicated by the deli cate health of the eldest boy, a condi tion rendering it Imperative that the children be kept together. He said it was Impossible to confide them to the care of their father or to his mother, the Marquise de Castellane. which would amount to the same thing. As for the Princess De Sagan, It was true that regretable conditions had oc curred, but the court must remember that previously she had been an admira ble mother, and what had happened had n.-t n,-"-9 t-.': unworthy. In view of th--e f;v tf M, Maitre said, his .'... vl;Lj;on. were that the chil-c-rii si .Id remain in the nisiM r' thefr mother, provided the Prino an " the Princess de Sagan live circumspectly. The two older boys should he placed In a school near Paris, selected hv the father and mother, and in case of their disagreement, by the president of the court. All three should pass their vacations at the residence of the Mar quise de Castellane. the court fixing the duration of the visits to their father and mother. GRAFTERS' VIEW IS TOLD (Continued from First Pae for paving Fourth avenue with wood blocks was a trap set for the Councllmen by the members of the Voters' league. It was while carrying on the negotia tions for the passage of this ordinance, he said, that Klein was so free In telling him things. Mr. "Wilson said Klein be lieved blm to be Interested In the wood paving business. Mr. "Wilson said. Alwaya Ready to Cut Melon. "I secured two rooms at the Duouesne Hotel. Through the door and walls I have bored, a number of holes. My assist ant. Herbert Jones, sent for Councllmamn Klein and said he represented a western lumber company. Mr. Jones said he wanted to pave a street with wooden blockss. "I have been Informed." said Mr. Jones to Klein, "that you are the right man to see. We want you to assist us In get time the ordinance through the Councils. I admire the way you put through the German National Bank deal." All the time Detective Wilson was In the adjoining room with a stenographer. "Yes. I am always ready for a melon cutting." said Klein to Mr. Jones. "Tou know Councilman Brand Is a big man In councils and. if he Is willing, we will take the matter up. Some -of the Coun cilmen will want J100 to vote for your ordinance, some will want 115 and some J:5 and some 15. The $3 Councllmen we call the 'easy marks.' Klein and Brand Take Money. Mr. "Wilson testified that November IS Klein by agreement met Mr. Jones in the Duquesne Hotel. Klein told Mr. Jones that the ordinance was In good shape for passage. "I have something for you. Mr. Klein." said Mr. Jones. "Jones." said Mr. "Wilson. "then counted out five $100 bills and gave them to Klein. On the same day Councilman "William Brand called to see Mr. Jones and received $S00." It was at the Fort Pitt Hotel, how ever, that Klein told "Wilson of the strong combination that controlled Councils. Ac cording to the testimony of Mr. "Wilson, Klein said: Sixes Vp Hl3 Colleagues. "Tou know I get the puddings and . melons, and get them ready for the cut ting. You know "Wesson looks like a fel low that Is hard to reach, but he is not. He was elected as a reformer, then he came over to our side of the ship. He was tried and tested and, when he was found to be all right, we took him In on the good things. Now he will take the money as fast as the rest of us. "Now there Is Hugh Ferguson. He will take the money, too, and Jacob Sof fel and Wasson do our floor work. So you can see what a combination we have." Price Ranges From $5 to $1000. Mr. "Wilson testified that Klein told him that $45,000 was paid to Councllmen in the construction of the filter beds at the new filtration plant. "Klein." he said, "told me that 60 'Councllmen were paid $45,000. Some of the Council received as much as $1000 and some got $5." All the Councllmen were held for court trials. With the exception of Klein and Wasson they renewed their bonds and were released. Late tonight Klein ami "Wasson had not secured the $30,000 bond demanded for each of them. The first case taken up was that of "W. V. Ramsey and A. A. Vilsack, for mer president and cashier of the Ger man National Bank respectively. Na tional Bank Examiner Nesblt testified that he had examined the German Na tional Bank, completing his work last Saturday morning. He had found a suspicious-looking note for $17,500. and asked Cashier Vilsack about it. At first Vilsack said it was purely a per sonal matter between his brother and himself. Finally Vilsack. he said, ad mitted the money waa used to secure if 7s?y i X Jlr x rfr 7" if ' t If- " ; - vs "i t Mrs. William K. Annls. Widow of Man Slain by Captain Hains. Who Is Now Important Witness at Trial of Thornton lialns. of the directors, at which he explained the matter, and the directors immedi ately requested both president and cashier to resign. Both defendants were held for court trial on charges of alleged conspiracy and briber:'. Their bonds of $14,000 each were renewed. FRIENDSHIP ASKED FOR (Continued from First Page.) dispatch vessels and passengers to Ven ezuela and to permit the transhipment of goods. HOI.IAXD REMOVES DECREE Dutch Naval Demonstration Is Also Suspended. THE! HAGUE, Dec. 23. The revoca tion of the transshipment decree of May 1 by the Venezuelan government was announced today by Foreign Minister Van Swinderen. It was this decree that made most of the trouble between Venezuela and The Netherlands. Under its terms, the transshipment of goods at Wlllem stad destined for Venezuela was prohib ited. This worked much injury to the commerce of the Dutch Island. The Min ister said also that the Dutch naval oper ations along the eVnezuelan Coast had been suspended at the request of acting President Gomez. JAIL CHARGE D'AFFAIRES Implicated In Plot to Assassinate Gomez. "WASHINGTON, Dec. 23. A late Charge d'Affaires of Venezuela at "Washington, whose name Is not given in the depart ment's advices. Is among those im prisoned at Caracas as a result of the plot to assassinate Vice-President Gomez. Heavy Fine for Violating Game Law EUGENE, Or., Dec. 23. (Special.) Judge Bryson today fined Clarence E. "Warden .and his nephew. Tilden Warden. $30 each for a violation of the state game law in regard to deer. At the same time he sent Allen Warden, another nephew, under 17 years of age, to the reform school authorities. "Warden and his two nephews live in Linn County. It appeared that they have been killing deer and sell ing the meat and hides. The case was brought by Game "Warden George Hoi comb. Cnable to Find Crew. VICTORIA. B. C. Dec. 23. Some dif ficulty is being experienced locating the crews which manned the schooners Van ,.., Hello nnd Carmelite, for which the Russian government has paid $4S.O00 damages for their illegal seizure off Cop per Islands In 1892. Steamer lmlravelll is loading a million feet of lumber for Australia from scows brought from Syd ney under the lee of aJmes Island.' Runaway Accident Serious. COLFAX. "Wash.. Pec. 23. Henry Mohr, a rancher living near Dusty, was thrown from a hack while returning from Colfax Monday. His team became frightened, and oeing under the influ ence of liquor, he was unabie to manage them, and was seriously injured. He is suffering from an injured ankle,- his nose Is broken, an eye injured, lip torn and teeth knocked out. It Is feared he is also internally Injured. Prisoner to Give Concert. VANCOUVER, "Wash., Dec. 23. (Spe cial.) Patrick Cahill. who was - ar rested In Camas Saturday night for beating In the front of a saloon with a big stick, and who is now In the County Jail, plays the flute. It Is planned. If he does not secure his re lease before Friday, to have him pres ent a special musical programme on Christmas day in the Jail. Life-saving Station Not Destroyed. VICTORIA. B. C. Dec. '23. A report that the life-saving station on Waddah Island had been washed away by heavy seas Is declared to be untrue, accord ing to a wireless dispatch from Tatoosh Island. It Is said there have been no storms in that vicinity this week. ROYAL DULCET DAINTIES. The one Christmas addition univer sally appreciated are these melting, wafer-like sweets. Royal Bakery & Confectionery. . Toy Shop. If you want toys go to the Toy Shop 324 Vi Washington street, next to GoUdard & Kelly. All must be sold at cost price. Happy Hooligan, Foxy Grandpa. Johnny-on-the-Spot. Teddy Bear, new Century Bicycle, new Cen tury Auo. Toot-Toot Auto. Walking Dog. the Balky Mule, the Naughty Boy. All mechanical. Remember the number, 3244 Washington street. Xmas perfumes. EysseH"s Pharmacy. 289 Morrison, between 4th and 5th streets. Fitted bags and cases, Harris Trunk Co. xi. Kisln hv f'antain Halns. Who t Ohio Ofriclal Takes Advantage of Exemption From Garnishment I, aw to Live High Govern ment Will Prosecute. CLEVELAND. O., Dee. 23. (Special.) An investigation of the State Department of Labor may follow the arrest in Port land, Or., yesterday, of Thomas J. Pat terson, a special agent for the Depart ment, on a charge of Impersonating a United States Secret Service agent. Pat terson had been missing since October 3 and It is charged that no effort was made by the Department to locate him, despite the fact that he left its offices here without notice and with Its finances In chaotic order, although no shortage has developed. A subsequent Inquiry, it Is said, de veloped the fact that Patterson took ad vantage of the law making it impossible to garnish a state employe's salary nnd left an enormous number of unpaid bills behind. Patterson Rolled High. The arrest of Patterson, famed In Cleveland as a wearer of diamonds and fine clothes. ex-Deputy County Auditor and prominent Republican, followed a search by Government officials In all parts of the country. The Information to be used against him alleges that he got an almost unlimited line of credit here through representation that he was a Government officer; that when Patter son departed from here he went East and wound his way to the Northwest by a southwest route. After preliminary proceedings are closed In Portland, Pat terson will be brought back here to await action by the grand Jury. The Secret Service Department is said to have a mass of evidence to offer against him. Official Accounts Correct. Patterson was In the County Auditor's office about a year, and for two years, until three months ago, was in the State Bureau of Labor. He had supervision of employment agencies. Hia accounts with the estate, when finally examined, were found O. K. Patterson's wife waa employed as a cloak model. She went with him and is now in Portland with him, It la under stood. LODGES INSTALL OFFICERS Joint Exercises by Hawthorne, Mt. Tabor and CoIumblaMasons.. Officers were installed for the ensuing year at a special communication held last night at the Masonic Temple, West Park and Yamhill street, of Hawthorne Lodge No. 111. Mount Tabor Lodge No. 42 and Columbia Lodge No. 114, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons as follows: Hawthorne Lodge No. Ill "Worshipful master, Charles E. Rogers; senior warden, R. D. Cannon; Junior warden, A. A. Johnson: treasurer, W. J. Fullam; secretary, C. E. Miller; senior deacon, George Estes; junior deacon. W. D. Inr steward. J. F. Guerln: junior steward, F. L. Everson; tyler, "W. a. nan. .Mount Tabor Lodge No. 42 "Worshipful master. Lon De Yarmond; senior warden, Edward McPherson: Junior warden, J. S. McCord; treasurer, L. S. Normandin; sec retary. D. R. Young; senior deacon, Ar hn. hqHIov innlnr deacon. E. M. Oak- field: Benlor steward, F. N. Shaw; Junior steward. M. A. reals ; lyier, j-exer .rvern. Columbia Lodge No. 114 Worshipful master, Hopkin Jenkins; senior warden, Ed L. Ritter: Junior warden. W. C. Bristol; treasurer, Joseph Polivka; secre tary. Fred L. Olson; senior deacon, Rob-t'-i-l - limine deacon. M. B. James: senior steward, G. L. Ralph; Jnior stew ard. George Higgins; lyier, jiueu Sunderland. tv., inutaiiinir officer was Denutv Grand Master Dr. Norris R. Cox, nnd marshal. Past Master John Rowland, I nff(norne Lodge, the Installing ceremonies being ii imniwsslvfi Past masters' uiiu-iuauj ....... . jewels were presented, with appropriate speecnes, to rai Strvker, of Howthorne; John W. Green, "ii,T,t Tahrtr and Louis Fisher, of Columbia Lodges, and a treasurer's Jewel was presented xo i n-Hauin wiuwiiuiii, of Mount Tabor. A banquet was after ward held. ASK ROOSEVELT TO PARDON Says Gonrpers Will Hun Federation In Jail. BOSTON, Dec. 23. In speaking of the sentencing of labor offlciale In "Washington today. First Vice-President James Duncan, of the American Federation of Labor, said: I believe the jwdonlng power of the president could be used right away in caus ing the release of President Gompers. If Preldent Gompers ! compelled to spend the year's term In Jail, he will condoct the affairs oX the Federation from the Jail In which he Is confined. The decision is the mo-t pnjurt ever heard. The circumstance do not warrant the imposition of the pun ishments. ... Other local labor leaders. Including President John F. Tobin. of the Boot & Shoe Workers' Union, and President P. H. Sweet, of the state branch of the American Federation of Labor, ex pressed their disapproval of the de cision instrong terms. XEff MOVE IX LABOR CASE? Commissioner Keefe Doubts If Trio Go to Jail. DETROIT, Deo. 23. "I think you will i i vr rcnmner Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Morrison will never serve their sentences," was the only comment Im migration Commissioner Daniel J. Keefe. formerly vice-president of the American Federation of Labor and head of the Longshoremen's Union, would make when told of the decision today In the Bucks stove case. "I am not pre pared to discuss the matter any fur ther than this prediction." he said, "and I won't say why they never will serve their sentences." "It Is an outrage; an absolute out rage." declared William D. Mahon, president of the Amalgamated Associa tion of Street Railway Employes, when told of the decision. "This is the end of free speech. It will be resented not only by working men but by all other liberty-loving peo- SPECIAL DINNER AT MOORE HOTEL TICKETS AND PARLOR OAR RESERVATIONS At 122 Third St. and Third " and Morrison Sts. pie. They can't destroy trades unions In this way." Reputable Citizen, Says Morrlssey. CLEVELAND, O.. Dec. 23. P. H. Morrissey, until recently grand master of the Brotherhood of Railway Train men, discussing the decision of Judge "Wright, said today: "I am not acquainted with "the details under which Gompers, Mitchell and Morrison were cited fo contempt, I do know, however, that they are repu table, law-abiding citizens, and predict that none of them will ever serve a day of their sentences, as they have probably arranged to appeal the case to the Supreme Court of the Unitod States." Grand Chief Stone, of the Brother hood of Locomotive Engineers, said he preferred to make no statement. PREPARE FOR LEGISLATION Trustes of Chamber of Commerce Will Discnss Xew Ijav9 Xeeded. The Board of Trustees of the Chamber of Commerce will meet at 11 o'clock this morning for a final consideration of sub jects of legislation for presentation to the Legislature next month. It has been de cided by the trustees of this organiza tion to meet Jointly with the members of the Multnomah County delegation In the Commercial Club next Monday night. Among the measures that will be urged will be one amending the pilotage law to conform to the Port of Portland tow age law. Repeal will be asked of that provision of the Insurance laws which requires foreign companies to deposit $50,000 before being allowed to engage in business in the state. The Chamber will propose another bill providing for the office of State Insurance Commissioner. GET WINNERS TOGETHER Jeffries Challenges Victor or Sydney to Meet Victor at Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES. Dec. 2S. James J. Jeffries, proprietor of the Jeffries Athletic Club and ex-champlon, has cabled to Aus tralia a challenge for the winner of the Burns-Johnson fight in Sydney to fight the winner of the Kaufman-Barry fight In Los Angeles, the contest to take place in this city. The cablegram was sent to Hugh D. Mclnlcsh, who is managing the world's championship affair in Australia. The offer ehould be alluring. CONDENSED NEWS BY WIRE Xew York Everybody who winhes to see racing next season will have to buy grand stand badees or remain outside the local tracks. There will be no Held stand for the next two years. Another feature afireed upon by the magnates is the abolishment of complimentary tickets. Washington If money has anything to do with making an Inauguration a suocems. that 'of President WilUam H. Taft on March next will be the greatest this country has ever seen. Already Chairman Alles. of the finance committee, has in his possession a guaranty fund of $75,000. which is $12,000 larger than the total amount received four years ago. New York A bill which would makw the pawnshops of Greater New York virtually a part of the police department will probably be Introduced in the Ijegllature when it convenes at Albany, at the Instance of Police Commissioner Bingham. A dally report nf each day s business at all pawnshops In the city will be the principal clause in the bill. San Francisco Although surprised at his work by the master of the house which la was robbing, a bold daylight burglar got away with a lot of silverware from the resi dence of David Cuneo, a wealthy resident of this city. ' San Francisco Theodore Mercer and Har rv R Mercer, arivsted In this city last week, were' taken Tuesday by Detective Lieuten ants Fitzaimmons and Russo, of New York, to that city, where they are wanted on charges of grand larceny for the alleged theft of $4250 from the Metropolitan Rail road Company on bogus claims. New York Details of a theater In New York designed exclusively for the entertain ment of children are soon to be announced, according to I.. Frank Baum. playrlght and author of fairy tales. It la hoped to open the edifice by Ootober 10. One million one hundred and fifty thousand dollars have been subscribed so far. Chicago The Impression gained In many quarters from Andrew Carnegie's testimony before the House ways and means commit tee that he Is baok in the steel business again Is farther strengthened in Wall street. w-hire it is reported that he Is the real power in charge of Schwab's Bethlehem Steel Company. New York An amateur Marathon race is being arranged for Madison Square Garden on January 9. About 20 men are .expected to compete, including Corn. Hunt and Hatch, of Chicago, and Joe Forshaw, of the Mis souri Athletic Club, winner of the St. Louis Marathua. Toronto, Can. Tom Longboat, the Cana dian long-distance runner who defeated po rando in New York, has been received Into the church here. His marriage to Miss Maracle, of the Mohawk Indian Reserve, Is to take place on the platform of Massey Hall on Monday. December 28. Indianapolis A balloon trip that will at tract general attention is being arranged here by Carl G. Fisher and George L,. Bum baugh. The proposed flight will be across the Atlantic Ooean. The plan Is to make the trip In a gigantic balloon, attached to which will be 20 smaller supply balloons, the gas from which may be fed Into the larger balloon as tho leakage makes it necessary. Chicago Charles E. Brander. alleged to have stolen several thousand dollars from the American Express Company, was Wednesday reported under arrest at Carta gena. Columbia. Brander Is said to have been traced through the West and South. Christmas at the Cream Store. Roast Turkey, New England style, will hold the most prominent place on our special Christmas menu. If you dine at home, don't forget our famous mince pies. The Cream Store, 38S-90 Washington street. Elegant stock ef fitted bags and suit cases at Harris' Trunk Co. Note window display. Xmas perfumes. Eyssell's Pharmacy, 2S9 Morrison, between 4th and Eth streets.' Special Bargains in All DepartnVts. Gifts Worth While. Silverfield Furs LEATHER GOODS AS GIFTS Fine Leather Handbags, Purses, Suitcases, Belts, All Specially Priced. KIMONOS, BATH ROBES, WRAPPERS, UNDERWEAR, HOSIERY ALL AS GIFTS SPECIALLY PRICED WILL NOT FLAY CONGRESS PRESIDENT'S REPLY TO SENATE INQUIRY TO BE MILD. Indication Are That ExecutlveWlll Recommend Change In Entire Inspection System. WASHINGTON. Dec. 23. Indications are that persons who expect President Roosevelt to say something of a personal nature in his message to Congress, re plying to the inquiry as to the basis of that portion of tois recent message dealing with the Secret Service, will be disap pointed. It is expected he will confine himself principally to an effort to sus tain the declaration in his annual mes sage that the action of Congress in inti mating the activities of the Secret Service agents has resulted in increased crime. Data, will be produced to show that criminals and confidence men have been quick to take advantage of the cessation of the work, of the Secret Service men, but it Is not believed that there will be any reflection upon the character of In dividuals that will in the slightest degree embarrass any member of the House or the Senate. ITo meet any objection that the Secret Service is limited by statute to the de tection of counterfeiters, revenue and cus toms frauds, and at the same time to pre serve the general usefulness of that in stitution, the President probably will rec ommend a change in the organic law, so as to provide for the merging of the Se cret Service, the Land Office inspectors, Postoffice inspectors and all of the other minor Governmental inspection services into one general bureau of criminology in the interest of economy and good ad ministration. Sigma Chi Plans Banquet. The alumni of the Sigma Chi Greek Gifts as RADICAL REDUC TIONS ON FUR COATS, STOLES, NECKPIECES, MUFFS AND SETS. FURS FOR THE BAB.Y. FURS FOR THE MISS FURS FOR THE MOTHER . ' FURS FOR THE GRANDMOTHER TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE EXTRAORDI NARY BARGAINS IN DEPENDABLE FURS Jewelry as Gifts Finest Assortment in the City. Prices the Lowest Handkerchiefs as Gifts From the Plain Linen to the Hand Embroidered, All at Reduced Prices. Dainty Aprons as Gifts For All Occasions, at Special Prices sssa-sssssssss.s.is.m.s.sspssss.sssssssM.-assM.ssa ssssM , Make the Children Happy USEFUL GIFTS .FOR THE LITTLE ONES ALL SPECIALLY PRICED BONNETS, LEGGINGS, SWEATERS, COATS, DRESSES. Everything in Babies' Wear. Letter Fraternity are planning to give a banquet at the Portland Hotel on New Tear's night. A committee consisting of Arthur A. Greene, Phelps Holman and Russell Smith has charge of the arrange ments. There are a number of members of this influential .college society in Port land, and the banquet is expected to be a brilliant affair. Astoria Has Incorrigibles. ASTORIA. Or., Dec. 23. (Special.) Cleo Hickle, aged 17 eyars, and Dewey HIckle. sged 10 years, stepchildren of II Sld By Phillip's Shoe Co. 109 Sixth St, Portland, Oregon I mm 4&JT shoe for menJ made SfffelH SILK PETTICOATS, WAISTS, WRAPS, COSTUMES, SUITS, ALL AT REDUCED PRICES P Shaeffcr, of Seaside, were brought before County Judge Trencliard today on 'a charge of being IncorriBible, and both were committed to the rare of the Roys and Girls' Aid Society of Portland, but sentence was suspended during good behavior. Finest stock fitted cases and bags, Harris Trunk Co., 132 6th, opp. Ore gonlac Xmas perfumes. EysselVs Pharmacy, 289 Morrison, between 4th and Rth slreels.