Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937, July 03, 1909, Page 5, Image 5

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    THE MORNING OREGONIAN, SATURDAY, JULY 3, 1909.
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ANNOUNCEMENT
THE SURPRISING SUCCESS of our Opening Season together with the glowing prospects in
view for our Fall Business has brought us to the realization that we must have more room bet
ter windows and more commodious quarters for our customers. To this end, beginning on July 25,
our contractors will commence extensive alterations. A complete Children's Department will be in
augurated; cabinets will be installed,' and with the high-grade connections we have made in the cloth
ing world, we will be in a position to invite yon to come into one of the most pleasing clothing estab
lishments in the country. Meanwhile
MUST BE SOLD
BEGINNING TODAY (SATURDAY) WE PLACE ON SALE OUR UNDIVIDED STOCK
OF HIGH-GRADE MERCHANDISE
Every RICHARDSON LABEL SUIT or OVERCOAT in Our Stock at HALF MARKED PRICE
Our entire line of Straw Hats in both Split and Fancy Straw, arid Panama Hats, will go at Half
Price. Seventy-five dozen Golf Shirts, $1.25 to $1.50 values, none reserved, on sale at 85c. Broken
lines in Underwear at prices cut in half. 100 doz. Black and Tan Hose, 25c and 35c values, at 15c.
500 Hats of New Shapes and Colorings, all bearing Richardson's Label, also on Sale at Half Price
Extra Trousers in Endless Variety, $1.85, $2.25, $3.65, $4.85. Every Fancy Vest Sold at Half Off
To fully appreciate this offering you must visit our store in the next few days. Let us impress upon
you the selection at this time is complete. Buy now and you buy best. Become our customer.
CORNER SEVENTH AND
STARK STS.
GRANT PHEGLEY, Manager
CORNER SEVENTH AND
STARK STS.
GRANT PHEGLEY, Manager
SLAYER GIVES UP
Man Who Killed Miss Brasch
Surrenders Himself.
SUSPECT NOVAK IS FREED
James Edward Cunningham, An
other Laborer, Gives Himself TJp
to Newspaper Men and Later
Is Turned Over to Police.
9AN FRANCISCO, July 2. Spurred on
ty his conscience, and not caring to see
nother man suffer for the crime which
he had committed, James Edward Cun
Tiln&hum entered a local newspaper office
Jato last night and gave himeelf up for
the murder of Miss Caroline Brasch. the
monographer who was shot down In Gray
Bros.' office this week. Later the man
was taken to the police station and was
positively Identified as the man who left
the office with a smoking i?un in his
hand by P. F. Htegins. Later the police
released J. Novak, who had been held
on suspicion in connection with the crime.
Cunningham entered a newspaper office
last night and made his original state
ment, which later was repeated to the
Tolice. The detective department was not
notified until early today, when represen
tatives of the paper delivered the man
into custody, together with the revolver
with which the crime Is said to have been
committed, and a wag check issued by
Oray Bros., which Cunningham declares
to have been the basis of the dispute that
nded with the shooting of Miss Brasch.
Makes Complete Confession.
The original theory as to the motive
for the murder is borne out by the con
fession of Cunningham, but the police, in
the arrest of J. Novak, another laborer,
who had been- employed by Gray Bros.,
were endeavoring to fasten the crime on
en Innocent man, who chanced to be the
victim of circumstances almost unpar
alleled. Cunningham, according to his state
ment, entered the offices of Gray Bros.
Just as Novak departed. Novak had dis
puted with Miss Brasch over a trifling
dirferenoe in his pay check, and, falling
to get satisfaction, went away in anger.
Stepping before the cashier's window im
mediately afterward, Cunningham de
clares he renewed a wrangle of several
weeks' etandlag over his check, and final
ly shot the girl. The description of his
escape from the building and the conduct
of th persons he encountered Impel the
police to believe that Cunningham and no
Other fired the shot.
Cunningham, who is 37 years old, is a
dative of Rhode Island. He had trav
eled about the country as a common la
borer, and in this capacity entered the
employ of Gray Brothers in their Point
Pedro quarry last March. On April 27,
be said, he left the place and came to
this city with a demand for 133.5. which
he claims was a balance due him. On
the occasion of this first visit to the
local office, Cunningham declares, he had
a dispute with Miss Brasch over a differ
ence of $? 25, and was unnble to get his
money. On May 20. he said, he received
two more checks in part payment, but
claimed there was still a balance of more
than S3 in his favor.
His last visit to the office was on
Wednesday. "I made up my mind that I
would get the money or kill her," he
said. '"I bought a revolver for $10 and
spent $1.50 for cartridges. As I en
tered the office I saw a man who looked '
like a laborer. He was probably this
man Novak. I did not pay any atten
tion to what he said, but waited a mo
ment until he went away."
Shot Girl Deliberately.
Cunningham then went on to relate
the details of his last dispute with Miss
Brasch. Somewhat to the surprise of the
police, he declared there were two girls
in the cashier's office while all the em
ployes of the company have persisted in
stating that the murdered girl was alone.
It was at this point in his narrative that
the man gave th only indication of be
ing irrational. He had drawn his re
volver, he said, and had ordered a check
for the full amount made out.
"I thought one of those girls was try
ing to mesmerize me," he said, "and I
told her to get away. I think she dropped
down behind the railing, because I did
not see her when I shot Miss Brasch. I
had told her not to walk away or go to
her desk, and she was going that way,
so I fired at the back of her head, and
I am sure I hit her there, because I am
a pretty good shot at that distance."
Cunningham gave a description, sick
ening in its accuracy, of how the vic
tim crumpled up and fell, telling even
of the spasmodic twitchings of her
limbs as she lay on the floor. "With the
smoking weapon in his hand he ran
Into the corridor and encountered two
men who have already been located
by the police and verified this part of
the confession. He ordered them back
into their ices, hurriecl down three
flights of stairs and crossed the build
ing once or twice, finally escaping by a
rear entrance.
Xot Known In East.
SCITUATE, R. I., July 2. James Ed
ward Cunningham, who today confessed
a murder to the San Francisco police
and who said he was a native of this
place, is not known here. The only per
son in Scituate named Cunningham said
that he did not know the man impli
cated in the San Francisco crime.
KNIFE FOR CALVIN
General Manager of S. P. to
Undergo Operation.
systems as reorganized. Mr. Mohler was
transferred to Omaha. Neb.
Mr. Calvin remained in Portland for
about a year, when he went to San
Francisco and assumed the position he
now holds with the Southern Pacific. His
many friends here wish for him a speedy
recovery from his serious illness and im
pending operation.
OUTCOME. IS NOT FEARED
Prominent Railroad Man, Who Is
Suffering From Appendicitis,
Will Go to Southern Pa
cific Hospital.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 2. E. B. Calvin
vice-president and general manager of
the Southern Pacific Railway, who has
been critically 111 for 10 days, will be
IAII.ROAD MAIV SOON
iK.nf;o OPERATION.
TO
WITNESS HARD TO CATCH
9m
Officer Climbs Ladder to Serve Pa
per on Miss Frakes.
It took from 7 until 11 o'clock yester
day morning for Deputy Constable Mc
Culloch to serve legal papers on Miss
L. S. Frakes. of the Frakes Millinery
Company, wanted as a witness in the
case against Louis J. Hall, the San Fran
cisco collector, charged with embezzle
ment, and then it was not accomplished
until thu Constable borrowed a ladder
and climbed up to the window in Miss
Frakes room at 633 Morrison Btreet.
Whan the Constable peered in at the
window Miss Frakes was sitting on the
bed complacently holding her hands and
watching the door which led into the
hallway. Outside Q. M. Hickey, jwlvate
prosecutor in the case, sat on the floor,
doing sentinel duty.
McCulloch rapped on the window and
waved the subpoena, when Miss Frakes
turned her head in his direction. She
laughed and exclaimed: "It's no use."
Then she agreed to testify at the trial.
Hall is charged with collecting on a
note for $150 in favor of G. D. Tomaslnl
from E. P. Preble, manager of the
Frakes millinery store on Washington
street. The case was tb have been tried
yesterday afternoon beforo Justice Bell,
but was continued owing to the absence
of Mr. Preble, who, the officers say,
has left the city. A bench warrant was
issued for him and a vigorous search will
be made today by Constable -""Hocli
In order to servo the warran
J
RETIRE FROM NAVY
of the United States geological survey,
working near that place.
Silver Down, but Kising Again.
MISSION WORKERS MEET
Columbia Branch of Methodist So
ciety Holds Session.
Tfie third quarterly meeting of the Co
lumbia River branch of the Woman's
Foreign Missionary Society of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church, was held under
the auspioes of the young women of the
society last night in the Grace Methodist
Church, Twelfth and Taylor streets.
Following a vocal solo given by E. S.
Miller, Mrs. A. J. Hanson, a prominent
missionary worker from California, and
lormeriy recording secretary of the Co
lumbia River Branch, gave a review of
the work of the society from the time of
its inception 11 years ago.
Rev. J. H. Dickson, of the Congrega
tional Board of Missions, who recently re
turned from 10.. years' service in Ceylon,
told of the social conditions in that coun
try and the great need for missionary
work. Bishop Smith dwelt on the fact
that missionary work should not be con
sidered as work distinctly apart from
the other activities of the church.
Dr. J. H. Cudlipp told of the possi
bilities for mission work both at homo
and abroad, and spoke of the need of
noble men and women to take up the
work in foreign fields.
NEW PASTOR IS GREETED
Nine Officers Dropped
Speary Plucking Board.
by
WASHINGTON. July 2. The price of
silver in the markets of the world has
declined during the last year 1.378
cents per fine ounce and during the last
I three months there has been an increase
I of 1.078 cents. These statements form
the basis of an announcement made by
the Director of the Mint as to the value
of foreign coins.
QUALTROUGH AMONG THEM
i THIS IS THE BEST
TIME the YEAR
FOR A SEW PtATE OR BRIDGE.
As there la little or no danger of sore
gums or other troubles while Spring
lasts. Our plates give the moutb a nat
ural expression, and will prova a last
ing comfort.
Oregon Herbs (a tea) best remedy for
kidney and bladder troubles. Nature's
own preparation. 50c at all druggists.
The Government has Just allowed a. claim
for Ice used In the Civil War.
K. K. Calvin.
removed from his home to the Southern
Pacific Hospital Saturday preparatory to
an operation for appenditcltis. which is
to be performed Sunday morning. ,
Mr. Calvin was stricken at his desk
on June 21. His condition wae such that
the attending phyeician deemed it un
wise to operate on him immediately.
W. R. Scott, assistant general manager
of the company, stated today that Mr.
Calvin had gained in strength and that
no fear need be entertained regarding the
outcome of the operation.
Mr. Calvin is one of the best known
railroad men in the country.
When the consolidation of the O. R. &
N. and Southern Pacific was effected in
the Spring of 1904, Mr. Calvin, who was
at that time stationed at Salt Lake City
as assistant general manager of the Ore
gon Short Line, was transferted to Port
land, where he succeeded A. L. Mohler
ao general manager of the) two railroad
United Brethren Hold Reception for
Rev. G. E. McDonald.
Rev. G. E. McDonald, the new pastor
of the First United Brethren Church,
East Fifteenth and East Morrison streets,
was given a reception and welcome to
that field last night at the home of J. R.
Mann. 711 East Yamhill street. Rev. H.
C. Shaffer, the retiring pastor and city
superintendent, was also a guest of the
evening, as he turned over the work to
his successor, after five years of success
ful service.
An informal programme of music and
addresses was rendered. Rev. Mr. Mc
Donald spoke pleasantly and hopefully
of the prospects of the First Church, and
expressed the hope the year would bring
results. He asked for the sympathy and
co-operation of the members. Rev. Mr.
Shaffer spoke of the five years he had
spent as pastor of the church as years
of great pleasure, and he thanked the
people for their co-operation. Rev. C. E.
Cline. D. D., of the Methodist Church,
also spoke.
Rev. Mr. McDonald arrived from Day
ton, Ohio, a week ago and has entered
on his work. He has spent a number of
years in different parts of Oregon as
pastor. Rev. Mr. Shaffer and family will
reside in Portland, and he will look after
church extensions in the conference.
Captain Mahan, of Bremerton Navy
Yard, on Lilst Necessary to Make
4 0 Vacancies Each Given
Step Up In Rank.
WASHINGTON, July 2. Five captains,
one commander and three lieutenant
commanders of the Navy, the selection of
the Sperry "plucking board," were re
tired today under the Navy personnel
act after approval by the. President. They
include Captain Edward F. Qualtrough.
who was the commander of the battle
ship Georgia during the trip around the
world of the Atlantic battleships, and
who was suspended from duty for six
months after a court-martial at Tangier
on charges of Intoxication and unbecom
ing conduct.
, Those Hit With Ax.
The other officers retired are Captains
Dennis H.' Mahan, captain of Puget
Sound Navy-Yard, Bremerton, Wash.;
Alexander McCracken. commander of the
cruiser West Virginia: J. B. Collins, com
mander of the battleship Indiana and
captain of the Philadelphia Navy-Yard,
and William S. Hogg, ex-commander of
the supply ship Glacier; Commander Deo
D. Miner, inspector of machinery at the
Mare Island Navy-Yard, and Lieutenant-
Commanders Glennie Tarbox, who has
been under treatment at the TTavy Hos
pital at Mare Island. Cal.; William Bush,
inspector-general of the Navy recruiting
station at Oklahoma City, Okla., and
Charles T. Jewell, executive officer of
the cruiser Chattanooga.
The captains are retired with the rank
of commodores, the commanders with
the rank of captains and the lieutenant
commanders with the rank of com
manders. ,
Complete 4 0 Vacanices.
These retirements create the 40 vacan
cies above the grade of Junior lieuten
ant required each year by law. The
voluntary retirements increased the num
ber of vacancies made by deaths, resig
nations and other causes to 31, making
necessary the choosing of nine officers
for compulsory retirement.
By the retirements, William S. Benson
becomes senior commander, Frank
Marble senior lieutenant-commander and
Luther M. Overstreet senior lieutenant of
.the Navy.
Go
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Sees Mother Grow Youdk.
"It would be hard to overstate the
wonderful change in my mother since
she began to use Electric Bitters."
writes Mrs. W. L. Gilpatrick, of Dan
forth, Me. "Although past 70 she seems
really to be growing young again. She
suffered untold misery from dyspepsia
for 20 years. At last she could neither
eat, drink nor sleep. Doctors gave her
up and all remedies failed till Electric
Bitters worked such wonders for her
health." They invigorate all vital or-
frans. cure Liver and Kidney troubles,
nduce sleep, impart strength and appe
tite. Only 60o at all druggists.
Census Bill Is Now Law.
WASHINGTON, July 2. President Taft
today signed the bill providing for the
taking of the 13th decennial census.
Stranger Passes Bad Checks.
MONTESANO. Wash., July 2. (Special.)
A stranger passed a worthless check on
J. a Fitzgerald, in Oakville, a few days
ago. It was discovered later that the
stranger had passed similar checks at
other places. The check was signed "U.
S. G. S.. per Jamison" and was supposed
to hava come from the officer in charge
Through
Trains
Continuous through train serv
ice from the Pacific Northwest to
Eastern cities Is what travelers
demand, and Is what the Burling
ton provides.
The Great Northern-Burlington
"Oriental Limited" is a through
train to Chicago.
The Northern Pacific-Burlington
"North Coast Limited" is a
through train for Chicago.
The Great Northern-Burlington
"Southeast Express" is a
through train to Denver,
Omaha, Kansas City and St.
Louis.
The Northern Pacific-Burlington
"Missouri River Express" is a
through train to Denver,
Omaha, Kansas City and St.
Louis.
Attractive Round-Trip Rates are
in effect to the East on special
dates. Also very low 30-day excur
sion tickets dally from Chicago
and St. Louis to Eastern cities.
The diverse routes available to
holders of Burlington tickets, per
mit a journey East with no etra
cost via Denver, and includes the
most interesting cities and rail
road geography of the Middle
"West along the way.
Write or call; take a Burling
ton folder, note the map, and see
what the through-train service
means to you.
Let roe help you
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President and Uiugcr.
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Gold or enamel fillings 1.00
Silver fillings JM
Inlay fillings of all kinds........ -SO
Good rubber plates B.00
The best red rubber plates....... 7.50
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FOR TOILET AND BATH
Delicate enough for the softest
kin, and yet efficacious in removing
amy stain. Keeps the skin in perfect
condition. In the hath gives all the
'desirable after-effects of a Turkish
hath. It should be on every wash
stand.
fell. GBOOEBS AND D&UGGIST3
A. C SHELDON, Gen'l Agent
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jj JOO 3d St-, Portland, Or.
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or in fact ANY Stomach Trouble caused by
Indigestion. Get a bottle today and try it,
Kodolis guaranteed to relieve you and if it fails
your money will at once be refunded by the
dealer from whom you ptirchased it. Every tab
les poonful of Kodol disests 2'A pounds of food.