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THE MORXIXG OREGOXIAX. TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1909. LUCKY BALDWIN LOSES LUST RAGE SUPREME COURT BACKS EQUITABLE OCTOGENARIAN MILLIONAIRE WHO IS DEAD AT SANTA ANITA PORTLAND AGENTS FOR ROYAL WORCESTER CORSETS A MODEL TO FIT EVERY FIGURE THAT IS NORMAL Olds, Wortntan & King Death Proves Too Fast for Aged Turfman and Skilled Gambler. Appointment of ReceiverWould Be Ruinous, Declares Tri bunal in Its Decision. 1 5: , Unordinary Sale Lace Curtains WEALTH MUCH SHRUNKEN Careless Mortgaging Has lost Much Property Once Pleaded Bad Reputation as Defense From Woman's Claims. I Continued From First Page.) considering the hard life he had led. But excitement and dissipation seemed to have little effect on the wiry old man, who, until the end, thought that he was as young- as ever and swore that he would fool them all when they told him he was about to die. As a stock speculator, race-track plunger and as a player of poker or faro, he had an Iron nerve and won or lost a fortune without a sign of feel ing. Estate About $30,000,000. Manager Unruh today gave out the information that Baldwin's estate amounted to about 130,000,000, with debts of some million and a half dol lars. Already dozens of letters and telegrams have been received from people in different parts of the country, claiming relationship to Baldwin, and .a big legal tangle will be revealed. WON OX ALMOST EVERY PLAY High Stakes on Turf and Table Gained Him Soubriquet. No man identified with horse breeding and the racing of thoroughbreds was more widely known throughout the coun try than "Lucky'" Baldwin. Even the weight of his 81 years did not suffice to diminish his Interest in matters pertain ing to the turf, and while horses bred by his trainers were winning races on dis tant tracts, the owner of the vast estate Tear Los Angeles lived the luxurious life of an old Spanish don, with an army of employes and retainers, with one of the few great racetracks of tiie country al most at his door and with towns and set tlements transforming the appearance of the great domain that has become one of the show places of Southern California. "Lucky" Baldwin was born on a farm six miles outside of Hamilton, 111., and on his father's estate he acquired the taste for fast horses that made his a familiar figure .at many a track. During his boy hood the family moved into Indiana, and thence to Racine, Wis., where he en gaged in the merchandise business. At tracted by the tales of fortunes made and lost in the gold fields of California. Bald win sold out and came to San Francisco in 1S53. : Gains Title of "Lucky." Almost from the first his ventures were attended with the success that won him the sobriquet by which he is best known In the West. He first acquired a hotel, which, after two weeks of management, Jie sold for $5000. He found frequent op portunity to Indulge his fancy for horses when he later returned to the Kast with a considerable fortune, and it was at Sara toga, whilo watching the races, that he decided to acquire a stable of his own. Many of his earlier purchases were made In the ring, after he had cashed a bet on .the animal he favored. Grimstead and Rutherford were two of his horses pur chased in this manner. By the time his string was com plete he began to attract the attention of the racing public by his long record of victories. He won the American Derby four times with the Emperor of Norfolk, Silver Cloud, Volante and Rey El Santa Anita. In Saratoga, dur ing one season, he captured IB of the 25 stake events in which lie had en tries. It was during this period that his horses were ridden by Isaac Mur phy, then as lucky a jockey as was Baldwin among owners. On many oc casions his commissioners wagered and won or lost fortunes on a single race, and one of his greatest coups was the winning of J62.000 at long odds on a mare called Molly. Santa Anita Ranch Cost $200,000. When he finally determined to settle in California and establish a breeding farm that was to rival the Immense establishment of James Ben All Hag gin, his possessions were scattered up and down the length of the state. He purchased the ranch at Santa Anita for $200,000, and he built a splendid hotel at the southern and of Lake Ta hoe, and in San Francisco he built and established the hotel and theater that bore his name.' Mining ventures in Ne vada added materially to his fortune, and his older acquaintances include many figures made rich and notable through the Comstock. Mr. Baldwin was twice married. His first wife bore him two daughters, Mrer Clara Stocker and Mrs. Anita Mc Claughey, wife of the assistant post master of San Francisco. His second wife, wiio was Miss Bennett, is still living. HAD GRIM FIGHT WITH DEATH Illness Prolonged by Determination. Will Contest Sure. LOS ANGELES. Cal., March 1. Elias J. Baldwin, the famous plunger and turfman, known throughout this coun try and Europe as "Lucky" Baldwin, died at his residence in Arcadia, on the celebrated "Baldwin ranch." 15 miles from Los Angeles, at 1 o'clock this morning. He was 81 years old. The end came after a lingering illness of several weeks. He passed quietly away, surrounded by his family and friends, after having been unconscious most of the night. At his bedside this morning were Mrs. Baldwin, a daugh ter, a niece and other relatives. The Illness, which finally resulted In the death of Baldwin, began on Feb ruary a. At that time he experienced a serious sinking spell, nearly resulting In his death. From this he Anally ral lied and made a gallant fight for life. Suffered, From Grippe. Previous to this attack, however, he had suffered for several weeks with in fluenza, and had refused to be attended by a physician, and when Dr. J. w. Trueworthy, of this city, was called, on the night of February 2, he found Bald win much- enfeebled and in a highly nervous condition. . The wonderful vi tality of the aged millionaire and his t grim determination to get on his feet again carried him through several re currences of the heart trouble, but he grew weaker and less able to resist the next one. At the time Mr. Baldwin was first ' ' . iy - - J - f ELI AS J. seriously stricken. ; Mrs. Baldwin, whom he married 23 years ago, when she was but 16 years of age, was in Sacramento, and did not learn of her husband's serious condition until two days later. She then hastened to his bedside, and has been his almost con stant attendant from that time until the end. For the greater part of the 23 years of her married life Mrs. Baldwin has remained in San Francisco, while Bald win has divided his time between his ranch at Santa Anita and the North. Sometimes he has been at Lake Tahoe, other times In Alaska and again In San Francisco. He preferred Santa Anita, however, and one of the great est ambitions of his life was to see the racetrack there become .lie great est In the country. Baldwin will be burled in San Fran cisco, but the date of the funeral has not been determined. A conference of rela tives was held lasting most of the day in reference to this and other matters. The body will be brought to Los Angeles and be taken probably by special train to the place of Interment. May Be Contest. Little is known of the details of the will left by the noted turfman disposing of this amount. It is certain.however.that his wife and daughters have been liberally provided for, but no announcement has been made regarding his other bequests. Many rumors of Impending contests ,-.of the will have been rife during Baldwin's illness, but they have not yet appeared in tangible form. It is reported that the will contains a specific statement deny ing the existence of more than one widow, thus providing against a possible contest from that direction. WILL- CLOSE TRACK FOR DAY Santa Anitu to Be Quiet When Raid win's Funeral Is Held. LOS ANGELES, March l.-Out of re- i spect to the memory of Baldwin, the Los Angeles Racing Association will close its I racetrack at Santa Anita Park the dav j wl" ou tlle example of J. E. Cava of the funeral. This statement was made na".Bh' who also wa victimized and at by Dr. Gardner, manager of the track. acned the boxes shipped to Davenport. this afternoon. i "We would have closed today," said Dr. Girdner, "but Mr. Baldwin passed away at such" an hour as to make it im possible for us to stop racing today." BROKEN BONES SAVE TRAIN WRECK OF SIGNALMAN'S TRI CYCLIC BETRAYS PLOT. Attempt of Practical Jtkcrs to De rail Express- Foiled One Suspect Caught. DENVER. March 1. By the severe in Jury of one man late seeterday evening l near Elyria, Colo., death and injury to many others was probably avoided. A large piece of iron had been placed on the tracks of the Union Pacific Railroad Just beyond the yard limits at Elyria. with the- evident intention of wrecking the Cheyenne Flyer from the north and west, but the obstruction was discovered by a signalman, whose railway tricycle was wrecked, ten minutes before the passen ger train was due. The signalman was severely hurt, but he removed the ob struction and reported the attempted wreck. A 17-year-old hoy of Elyria. whose name has teen withheld, was arrested, and other arrests are looked for. The attempt is said to be one of several that have been discovered since last Thankpgivrng. and railroad detectives are of the opinion that they are the work of young men whose principal idea wa that of playing a prac tical Joke. REFUGEES GETTING HOUSED Work of Building: Cabins Proves Slow and Costly. MESSINA, March 1. The work of construction of wooden houses with ma terial sent out from the United States or purchased with American money to shel ter the earthquake survivors. Is progres sing favorably under the direction of Lieutenant-Commander Reginald Pierre Belknap, the American attache at Ber lin and Rome. The lack of carts and horses has made the transportation of lumber from the docks to the point of erection both slow and expensive; it costs $4000 to deliver enough lumber to build BOO houses. It has been decided to build 1000 houses at Messina. 1000 at Rggio and 100 at the settlement called Regina Elena, the vil lage three miles from here being con structed under the personal direction of Queen Helena. The experiments In the Southern ,han States. Burma, with Havana and Virginia tobacco, liave been pronounced practically a failure, the Lanttko tobacco doing better and slvlns; better satisfaction. i BALDWLV. IDENTIFY SWINDLER Victim Who Lost $10,000 Rec ognizes Alleged Leader. FORMER JOCKEY OWNS UP Men Whom Maybray Doped File Suit to Recover Part of Easy Race Money Taken From Them. LITTLE ROCK. Ark.. March 1. Sev eral victims of the alleged gang of swindlers under arrest here arrived In Little Rock today and all of them have Identified J. C. Maybray. the alleged leader, and one or more of the quartet. J. , G. Kile, of Decatur, III., an aged farmer, who was swindled February 13, identified all of the men under arrest. Kile came here to invest $10,000 and went to a horse race in the suburbs, supply ing his money for two hours to a bettor i " , iyj n nn Dimi u ivLiti went Derore tne grand Jury. J. S. Tierney. of Strcator. 111., gave up $10,0(10 on a wrestling match in New Or J leans. January 24, 1907. W. H. McGrath, of Minneapolis, admits having lost $10,000 on a race at Council la "5 6,"m""r' , " . lne vlctlrn "led suit today . ' May Dra' ana "is associates and ,a;; wn'cn are supposed to contain $00,000. oiuiacii, a jocKey in the em ploy of Maybray. who was formerly prominent on Association tracks, con fessed to officers today, implicating others. Stockwell was identified by J. S. Tierney as one of the wrestlers in the matches by which he was swindled. REQUEST MORE PROBING Coroner's Jury Suspicious or Death of Widow and Children. BAKERSFIELD. Cal.. March 1. The Coroner's jury at the inuuest over the remains of Mrs. Minnie Beekman and her four children, who were burned to death In their home near here last Fri day morning, reported a verdict today placing no blame on any one for the tragedy. While no recommendation "was made, the" Jurors requested the District Attorney to continue his investigation of the affair. The District Attorney still holds to the murder theory and takes Is sue with the autopsy surgeons, who de clared that the members of the family were asphyxiated while asleep. WHEAT PITG0ES WILD tContlnund From First Pass.) day. and It was the bidding up of that element which checked the slump and kept the situation well in hand. Denies Attempt to Corner. In an Interview James A. Patten de nied he Is trying to corner the wheat market, and says there is no man or group of men, however strongly they may be backed financially, who can corner the market. "All the cash wheat I owj is here in Chlca-jo elevators." he said. "I am sell ing it everyday to the mills. I do not control the cash wheat for there are 14 - ono.OOO bushels of it in the mills of the ' Northwest. I have simply followed the 1 mantei ana nave nothing to do with making the price. That is controlled by the law of supply and demand. "I have bought wheat because I beiieve the supply is far below the demand and I still think so. The crop In Argentina is estimated to be 50.000.000 .bushels short and the experts in Europe in whom 1 have most confidence estimate the mar kets there will need 60.000.000 bushels more than they will be able to get." Mr. Patten denied he knew anything about real or paper losses sustained by certain New York sports. Artilleryman Faces Jury. SAN FRANCISCO, March 1. The trial of Thomas J. Jordan, the Coast Artillery man accused of the murder of Police Sergeant Nolting. was b?gun today be fore Judge CabaniES. The defense is expected to be based on the theory that Nolflng was not killed by Jordan, but by someone else on the Barbary Coast, where the tragedy occurred. Gregory' Bulletin on page 6. WOULD AFFECT THOUSANDS Brown's Claims for Accounting and Division of Surplus Held by Insurance Company Are Void. WASHINGTON, March 1. The Su preme v.ourt of the United States re versed today the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second District, directing the Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York to hear the case of J. Wilcox Brown vs. the Equitable Assurance Society, involv ing charges of mismanagement. Justice Peckham, who announced to day's decision, said the court had con cluded that there was no cause for Mr. Brown's action and held that he was entitled neither to an accounting nor to the appointment of a receiver. Mr. Brown claimed to represent himself and 6000 other policyholders. He asked for the appointment of a receiver and a general accounting, alleging that all the policyholders were entitled to participate in the division of the surplus. He con tended that the distribution of profits had not been as extensive as it should be. He charged that $10,000,000 more than wan necessary had been retained In the treasury and that the maintenance of so large . a sum there had resulted In ex travagant salaries and other wasteful expenditures. . . The Circuit Court dismissed the bill on a demurrer, but the Court of Appeals held that, as the bill alleged fraud, the company must make answer and allow the case to be decided on its merits. In the course of his opinion. Justice Peckham considered the effect of a de cision along the . lines of Mr. Brown's contention, saying: "Even if a court of equity had Jurisdic tion we must cot.oider the result of a de cree in accordance with Mr. Brown's complaint. The corporation is one of the largest in the world, with more than half a million policyholders, with almost incalculable outstanding risks and as- mm uamiiues ana surplus reach ing into hundreds of millions. "To place the Institution in the hands of a receiver while it is paying promptly all of its obligations and with undoubt ed resources to continue to pay them, and Is daily engaged in taking new busi ness under a different management, would be a premature and wholly un necessary ending of the defendant and one which It would be mild to charac terize as ruinous to the Interests of hun dreds of thousands of people and really beneficial to none." GITTINGS FAMILY IK WANT WIDOW OF MURDERED POLICE OFFICER DESTITUTE. Movement Started to Relieve Needs of Woman and Her Four Small Children. A movement has been started by sev eral charitably-Inclined persons toward assisting Mrs. Gittings. the widow of of ficer Gittlugs. who was killed bv Mel ville G. Bradley. The woman, who is destitute, is living in North Albina. with her four small children, the youngest of who:n is not 1-year-old. They have had noimng nut corruneal and " water to eat for some time. At the time of Gitting"s death, the police of Portland made up a fund out of which was purchased a home, and private citizens and philanthropic people furnished the house, purchased a cow and chickens and sent provisions and wood. This was over a year ago. The cow has since died, the children are too young to assist and the mother carfnot leave them to s?cure employment. The matter has hr-en taken up by Mrs. E. J. West, whose efforts at the time of th policeman's death were the direct means of placing his widow and children n comfort. Mrs. West lias again come forward to help , the family, and places her home and time at the services of any charitably-Inclined person who wish es to asxlHt with either clothes, provis ions or money. Mrs. West's phone num ber is Main 437S. and her residence is at Vii North Fifteenth street. Already many donations have been sent In response to Mrs. West's appeal. One man. who desires his name withheld, has agreed to pay for he mILk supply for the family during the next six months. Others are sending provisions and clothes, both, of which are badly needed as the woman has no means of support, and for the past two days would have been in actual hunger had It not been for the basket opportunely sent by Probation Of ficer John Teuscher. on Sunday. Plan Pulque Trust, MEXICO CITY. March L Headed by Pablo Maco, who waa instrumental in bringing about the National Association of Mexican Railroads, and Senor Land a y Escandon. Governor of the Federal Dis trict of Mexico, a corporation is being organized to control the output of pulque in Mexico. The growers as well ae the dispensers are being organized and there is a prospect the prices will be advanced. Hotel Del Monte 'The Paradise of the Pacific Near Old Monterey 125 miles southerly from Sao Francisco California , I 'HE finest winter retort in the world. Superb climate, match less scenery of mountain and sea, per mits outdoor sports all winter, golf, tennis, horse-back riding, motoring, motor boating, surf tank bathing, world famous scenic Seventeen Mile Drive thru primeval pine forest. 126 acres intensly cultivated park. Ac commodation, 1,000 guests. Excel lent cuisine, perfect service. For rates, roavatiaea aod ulssaated literature, address H. K. WARNER. Manaser HOTEL DEL MONTE Cat. Brilliant baxgainizing on choicest Lace Curtains. ' Drastic reductions placed on several hundred pairs that have been sold down to only a few pairs in a pattern. Irish Point or novelty curtains, in white or ecru, full size and full length, extremely artistic designs and a wide choice of pat terns. A sale offering values seldom equaled. Let housekeepers who prefer merchandise of the better sorts come promptly. $3.00 Curtains, sp today S2i95 $6.50 Curtains, sp'l 3 .90 $6.73 Curtains, sp'l.. $8.00 Curtains, sp'l. . $S.30 Curtains, sp'l.. $9.00 Curtains, sp'l. . $9.30 Curtains, sp'l.. ..$4.00 .$4.65 .$4.95 .S5.35 .5.65 $10.00 Curtains, sp'l. . .$5.85 $10.50 Curtains, sp'l... $6.15 $12.00 Curtains, sp'l ... $6.95 $13.50 Curtains, sp'l. . .$7.S5 $16.50 Curtains, sp'l... $9.65 $18.50 Curtains, sp'l.. $10.75 $19.00 Curtains, sp'l. .$11.15 Regular $20 Curtains. special $12.50 Regular $21 Curtains, special $13.00 Regular $25 Curtains, special $15.00 C 2JL The Jaimt.v graceful lines, the unusual at t3JjilJS kJZIIlS tractiveness, and the marked orijrmalitv ' O : that distinguishes this season's models in tailored gowns and eoats arouses the inter est and enthusiasm of every well-clad woman in Portland. Everr freight and express adds to the completeness of our assortment. At the low' prices asked, these extremely stylish garments are really remarkable values. Decorated China Bakin&r Sots, regularly $6.00 values, special only. .. .$4.00 Chocolate Cups and Saucers, regularly $5.25 per set of 6. sp- t-ial this week $3.50 Tea Cups and Saucers, set of 6, regularly sold at $22.50. spe cial $15.00 Mustard Dishes, regular price $1.25. special, each, onlj'..84f Tea Sets, of sugar, creamer and teapot, regular price $7.50 tin set, only $5.00 Buy Cut Glass Bargain prices on the world famous "Libbey" rock crystal Cut Glass; they are remnants and oddments, but are offered at a tremendous sacrifice that they may be sold ipiiekly: ro ing at just HALF PRICE Be Early in Buying Wash Goods Since the announcement made two weeks ago that Spring Wash Goods were ready, we have been besieged by an army of shoppers, and mail orders and requests for samples have come quick and fast. This is the most complete showing we have ever been able to make so early in the season, and some of the most desirable fabrics already show signs of depletion. Buy early and have first choice of the best assortment of wish goods ever brought to Portland. FRENCH COSTUME LINEN, dry finish, thor oughly shrunk, 48 inches wide, suitable for the construction of smart tailored suits, all 7Cft colors, including white; the yard I uu MESSALETTE, a rich lustrous fabric that looks like real directoire satin; makes up into very stylish garments, all colors; price OCa the yard ZOli BORDER JUNGLE SUITINGS, rough weave, mercerized cotton and silk mixed, one of the very smartest of the new Spring Or weaves, 45 inches wide, per yard Q.iZtJ MARQUISETTE VOILE, a fabric that fashion has thoroughly approved, soft and clingy; comes in delicate colorings, artistie borders ; does not yard, 50, 60 "I PITY HIS IGNORANCE" So Says Mangasarian of Theodore Koo.evelt. CHICAGO, March 1. M. S XlanRana rian has made his promised criticism of President Roosevelt's section in refusing to receive his protest against the characteri zation of Thomas Paine as "A filthy little atheist." "I do not blame President Roosevelt for his remark," said Mr. Mangasarin. "His religious trainintr Is responsible for his narrow views. This Ls the day of political Improved O. W. K. Sewing Machines Cfc V , ' A huge table filled with fancy pieces of French decorated china ; large assortment of pieces and decorations, and good values orig inally, now reduced ONE-THIRD. Bread Trays, regularly $1.50 each, special " $1.00 Bread Trays, regularly $3.75 each. special $2.50 Salad Bowls, regularly $1.85 each. special S1.24 Salad Howls, regularly $3.60 each, special $2.40 Wine Glasses, regularly $17.50 set of 6: at $S.75 Decanter Set, regular price $14, special, only $7.00 Sherbet Cups, worth $22.00 for set of 6, special at. . . .$11.00 Hollow stem Champagnes, worth $22 set of 6, at.$H.OO Water Tumblers, worth $18.00 the set of 6. only $9.00 Water Dottles, worth $15 each. special $7.50 Water Jugs, regular priee $18, special $9.00 Decorated Plates Handsome and decorated Plates, in rich designs and va ried assortment, on sale in our. (Vvstal and Art room. ."d floor. Reg. $2.50 values, sp'l. S2.12 Keg. $3.00 values, sp'l. $2.55 rich designs and crush ; the 75c wear; 500 pieces in all the new pat terns; best grade made, yard tolerance. The name of Jefferson Davis has been restored to Its place among other illustrious names in Washington. Oliver Cromwell, who led the Kiruj of Kngland to the scaffold, has his name In the Pan theon of Kncland. In politics we are civ ilized; in religion, we are still barbarians. "President Roosevelt's vtrtues,are great and we respect him for them. Great In some things, he is ao small in others that It seems incomprehensible that one man can be capable of doing and saying things so wide apart. I pity his ignorance and the worst I wish him is that he may In time become enlightened." s Gregory's Bulletin on page 5. In rilamuiiLr Spriiiir frocks and Summer wearables, there is nothing more essential than to see that you are provided with a pood, trusty, fasy-rnnninir e ir,r machine. The sober days .f Lent, when social festivities are tew. is the time to prepare for I he uraieiics of the post-Lenten season, ami to make ready the Iijrht weight . Summer froeks and lingerie. We can suit ply yon with the best to be had in materials for makinsr any carmen t, and we will sell you the Olds, Wort man & Kinj; Improved S.nv inj Maehine. the same rrah that you would pay nn aceney ."rVM'O for, and our priee will he $26.00 A Sale 0 Reg. $3.50 values, sp'l. $2.95 Reg. $4.00 values. snl.S:5.40 Reg Reg. Reg. $4.50 values, sp "1.3.82 $7.00 values, sp'l. 95.95 $32.50 val., sp'l. $27.62 $35.00 val., sp'l. $29.75 A Special Sale of English China English Semi-China Dinner. Sets, nicely decorated, greatly reduced in price to close out; the decorations are pink roses and two gold lines; 50-pieee sets, reg. $16.26, special.. $12 60-piece sets, rr gularlv sold at .25 $14.44 lM)-piece sets, retrularlv sold at $30.4S $22.00 POPLINS AND REPS, for tailored suits and one and two-piece dresses, iu all the OCr, wanted Spring shades, yard .ZOU REAL OXFORD SHIRTINGS, unusually at tractive assortment of stripes, checks QCn and solid colors, the yard. 25c aud Ouu CHEVR0NETTE, a soft, fine mercerized cloth, with a luster almost equal to silk; tine herring bone effects, all colors; OCn the yard ZOu GINGHAMS, the largest and best assortment ever assembled in one department in Portland; stripes, plaids, checks, border effects QCft and solid colors, the yard, 10? to 03U PERCALES, always popular; give splendid 15c HASKELL WRIT IS FAULTY liitrlct Judge Orders Papers Re turned to MacRjnoIiIs. GCTHR1K. Okla.. March 1 Judge Strang in the Distrii-a Court here tins afternoon held that th writ of search and t.eizure in the Scott -MnjcRaynolds-Governor Haskell case was issued with out sufficient fact and ordered the. pa pers returned to MacRaynolds. A patent has ten itrvntea a Chkito man on in 1.trlc plsrm that produces rouble from beila Instead of mires.