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VOL. XXIX XO. 15,318. PORTLAND, PRECOX, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1909. PRICE FIVE CEXTS. NORTH IS VOTE DAUGHTER'S PLOT ENRICHES UNCLE DEATH E VANDERBILT LETS VULGAR TRADE IN LEAGUE IS FORMED TO CHECK TRUSTS CIGARS SOLE XMAS' GIFTS FOR CANNON E TO BOLSTER 'WET' BY OF BITING BANKER'S KELATIVES AGAINST HIM, IS TESTIMONY. THROW'S DOWX BARS TO STORES ON" FIFTH AVEXTE. SPEAKER GETS THEM WHOLE SALE FROM FRIENDS. mm IK mov GIG STORM BANK LI IS IDE Prohibition Is Beaten in Every Precinct. DRYS DEFEATED BY 270 VOTES Ballots Cast Represent Nearly Total Registration. WOMEN PARADE AT POLLS Ixmjr and Bitter Fight, in Which Local Politics Are Mixed, Ends AVlth Perfect Order at Ejec tion Saloons Closed. NORTH YAKIMA, Wash., Dec. 30. (Special.) In an election characterized by a. heavy vote and an ylntense interest, North Yakima voted ti remain in the "wet" column today by a majority of 270. The prohibition forces failed to carry a single precinct in the city, and it was evidenced that the result represented the true sentiment of the city by the fact that out of the 2G00 electors registered, 2540 cast their votes. Though the police were on hand to see that there was no dis order, their presence was not needed, as there was not the slightest attempt at roughness or rowdyism. The 'election terminated a long and bitter campaign, started before the city primary fight was on, and later curiously Intermixed with local politics. ' In the wind-up of the" struggle today the "wets" prevd into service every automobile in the city, while the "drys" made free use of hacks., and further increased their efforts at the polls by having women mingle among the crowds, bearing ban ners urging the men to vote against license. All Saloons Keep Closed. One feature of the election that did much to favor the result was the gen eral closing of all saloons while the polls were open, a voluntary move on the part of the liquor dealers. Even the sale of bottled liquor was stopped after midnight on Wednesday. The local option fight, the first In the city's history, was connected from the very start with the recent politi cal campaign which resulted In the rej election of Mayor Phillip M. Armbrus ter by a majority of 210 votes. Dur lng that campaign It was openly churgod that, Armbruster was backed by the liciuor Interests; and while he dented this at the time, he made a statement last week declaring himself to be In favor of "national prohibition" or none at all. Many Charges Made. This statement moved Councilman J. J. Miller,' who goes out of office with the close of the year, and who was de feated by Armbruster in the primary race for Mayor, to indirectly espouse the cause of the "drys," and to accuse the Mayor of not only being a saloon man, but also of being tainted with the tenderloin graft. Matters finally came to the posting of a $1000 forfeit by the Mayor If Miller could prove his charges, and arrangements for a joint debate, between the two were made. Capital was made out of all this by Manager Zupann, of the "dry" forces, and half and quarter-page broadsides were used by both sides in the local papers-' Before the local option election predic tions were freely made by the "wets" that the result of the Mayoralty election would be repeated in the present fight, and the close similarity of the final figures seems to show that their judg ment was good. ' During the local op tion cnmp'aigu, the Koyal Arch, the as sociation of saloon men, was dissolved with considerable grandstand play, and shortly afterwards there was formed a "Businessmen's Association," in which, no saloon men held office, but which took up the "wet" fight as a "business proposition." Papers Kntered Fight. The two dally papers also entered into the fight, the afternoon paper openly- espousing the cause of the "wets," and its editor making a tour of Oregon . and Washington towns where prohibition was In force, and writing stinging letters thereon. The evening paper was the "dry" organ, but was only luke-warm in its sup port of the forces under Manager Zupann. The result of the election leaves North Yakima the only community in the county, with one or two unim portant exceptions, that is still ' in the "wet" column. The prohibitionists are already planning a county prohibition campaign, which will probably be suc cessful; but this will not affect North Yakima, as under tho state laws a county cannot vote a city dry. The matter of license cannot be brought up here again for the next two years, pendent upon the result. One of the most peculiar features of the local option campaign was that it was largely engineered and carried on l-y men who were not taxpayers In the city. The leading members of the Civic Brotherhood, which led in the movement, lived Just beyond the cor porate limits of North Yakima, and Manager Zupann, who had direct charge of the campaign, was an im portation from Prosser, Witnesses Confirm Story That Girl Stole $97,820 in Hope or Gaining Husband. CHICAGO, Dec. 30. (Special.) An gelina Schiavone's dramatic story. In which she told how she robbed her father's bank of $97,820 and gave It to her uncle, Francisco Schiavone, to gain a husband, received strong con firmation from other witnesses today In the trial of Francisco Schiavone and his family before Judge Tuthill. The original packages of money taken from Pasquale Schiavone's bank were traced to one of the defendants. Mollie Schiavone, daughter of Fran cisco, and said to have Inspired her cousin with the Idea that she could buy a husband. D. Costello, formerly receiving teller from the West Side Trust & Savings Bank, testified that Mollie Schiavone had made frequent deposits of $500 for her fathr, Francisco Schiavone. Mollie always made a deposit for her. father, Francisco, the witness said, and he did not recall an instance when Francisco had deposited such money iiimself. $2,500,000 LEFT THREE Hospital, Chicago Y. M. C. A., Sun day School Union Recipients. CHICAGO, Dec. 30. (Special.) Thomas Murdoch, of the wholesale gro cery firm of Reid, Murdoch & Co., whose will was probated today, left $2,500,000 to three institutions. These are the American Sunday School Union, with headquarters in Philadelphia: the Chi cago Y. M. C. A., and the Presbyterian Hospital, also of Chicago. These Insti tutions will receive something over $800,000 each. There is a .proviso attached to the gift to the American Sunday School Union, to the effect that the money must be spent in the territory presided over by F. G. Ensign, who formerly worked here and for whom Mr. Mur doch had high regard. These three bequests represent .the residue of the estate left by Mr. Mur doch, who made liberal provision for relatives and many specific institutions. These other bequests range from $300, 000 to $900,000, and nearly" all are for educational or charitable Institutions. WIFE WON BY GALLANTRY Vancouver Physician Weds Co-ed He Defended as Classmate. ST. LOUIS, Dec. 30. (Special.) A ro mance of the medical school of the Uni versity of Oregon culminatedMast night in the marriage of Dr. Mills U. Lieser, of Vancouver, Wash., and Dr. Blanche Darrow, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Darrow, formerly of Port land. The ceremony was performed at the temporary home of the bride's par ents, 4503 Washington boulevard, by Rev. James Dillard, pastor of the Del-mar-avenue Baptist Church. The couple were classmates in the medical college. Dr. Lieser took upon himself the protection of the girl from opposition by men students not in sym pathy with the training of women for the medical profession. His gallantry won her heart. They received their de gree together four years ago. WOMAN GETS BIG VERDICT Tacoma Jury Awards $10,000 for Breach of Promise, TACOMA, Wash., Dec. 30. (Special.) After being out only ten minutes this afternoon, a Superior Court jury awarded to Dorothea Oline Lee a verdict for $10, 000 damages in her suit against John T. Davis, retired mining engineer, for breach of promise. Mrs. Lee sued for $15,000. She obtained a divorce from her ex husband with the aid of Davis and al leged a contract marriage with Davis, with whom she traveled through Cali fornia until she becariie ill at San Diego. Mrs. Lee's niece, Miss C. Halverson, of Gencssee. Idaho, was summoned to San Diego to help care for her and wliile Mrs. Lee was in a hospital, Davis and Miss Halverson were married. Then Mrs. Lee sued. . NEW THOUGHT GOES SOUTH Seattle Exponent to Lecture and Or ganize In Xew Orleans. NEW ORLEANS. La., Dec. 30. (Spe cial.) Professor M. F. Knox, Ph. D.. LL. D.. founder of a mental science col lege at Seattle. Wash., and publisher and editor, is coming to New Orleans about January 1 for the dual purpose of delivering a series of free lectures oi mental science and completing the organization of a branch of the mental science cuit here. Knox is not, a stranger in New Or leans. The principle for which he stands is called "New Thought." GRAND VIZIER IS CHOSEN Haaka Bey Called Back From Italy o Serve Turkey. CONSTANTINOPLE. Dec. 30. Haaka Bey, Ambassador to 'Italy, has accepted tbe office of Grand Vizier. He will leave Rome for Constanti nople Immediately. Poor From Northwest to Dixie Suffer. 13 FATALITIES ARE REPORTED Cumberland Frozen First Time in 17 Years. GOTHAM HAS COLDEST DAY Ice Gorges Form for 7 0 Miles in Mississippi Kiver Ohio Iced for Long Distance South Unprepared, in Throes. , CHICAGO, Dec. 30. (Special.) Death and acute suffering among the poor classes are involved In the excessive cold that prevails in the Northwest, in the Mississippi Valley and down in Dixie. The coldest spot in the North today was St. Paul, at 14 degrees, below. These are the records from Government instruments. Street thermometers told a still more vio lent tale of cold weather. Five deaths in two days are attributed to the rigorous weather. Pittsburg reports six fatalities and other cities are coming to the front with stories of death from exposure to the elements. Two negroes were frozen to death at Birmingham, Ala., in the first 24 hours of the severe chill. Gotham Peels Coldest Day. Today was the coldest day of the Win ter in New York, the thermometer regis tering 6 degrees, above zero early thin morning. Many were overcome by the cold, the municipal lodging-houses and police stations being thronged with per sons seeking shelter. m The Ohio River is frozen solid from Pittsburg to, Cincinnati. For the first time in seven years the Ohio River is frozen at Cincinnati, but one small place in the harbor escaping. Great suffering is reported, among the poor. Ice Gorges Forming. Ice gorges have farmed in the Mis sissippi River from Chester, 111., to St. Louis, a distance of 70 miles. No im mediate danger is expected from floods. . Considered from the community standpoint, the greatest suffering now is south of the Mason and Dixon line, where the people in many localities are not prepared for such temperatures as have fallen upon them. There were a few places In the South which were com paratively comfortable, but all felt a keener Northern breath than usual. In Jacksonville, Flai', the mercury at one time got as low as 20, and at Tampa It was only a few degrees warmer than that. Nashville reports that the Cumberlaln River is covered with ice for the first time In 17 years, with an early morning official registra tion of 6 degrees above zero. That is almost as oold as it was at any time last Winter in Chicago. All South Freezing. A severe cold wave gripped the en tire South tonight, not even the orange belt of Florida being exempted from the freezing temperature. This morn ing the mercury ranged from 2 degrees (Concluded on Page 6.) Lots Opposite Residences of Vander bilt and . Sloan Sold Unrestricted. NEW YORK, Dec. 30. (Special.) The Vanderbilts have given up the struggle to keep commercial traffic away from the neighborhood of their Fifth-avenue man sion. The acknowledgement that they have submitted to the encroachments of trade was made today when a real estate brok erage firm was authorized by William K. Vanderbilt and his brother-in-law and neighbor, William D. Sloane, to sell the lot opposite the Fifth-avenue mansions of William K. Vanderbilt and his son, Wil liam K. Vanderbilt, Jr.. without any re strictions as to its use. Heretofore it could be had only on agreement that It should, be used exclusively for residential purposes. Mrs. Edward H. Harrlman, who owns the corner of Fifth avenue and Fifty second etreet, adjoining this lot, has joined In this unrestricted authorization, so that both pieces of property 'can be sold together. Vanderbilt and Sloane purchased the entire plot about elx years ago for $1,350, 000, to present the erection of an apartment-house on it. B. H. Harrlman took the corner part of this plot about two years ago, intending to build a mansion there, but before his death his design was abandoned because of the advance of trade. The owners will doubtless receive a larger price than the property brought six years ago. MATCH FRIGHTENS COUGAR Prairie City Man Saved by Lighting Cigarette. PRAIRIE CITY, Or., Dec. 30. (Special.) When he paused to light a cigarette, John Buchanan, walking here alone, frightened away a cougar that had been following him stealthily for a mile. The cougar, it is said by some, was frightened by the flame of the match. Mr. Buchanan heard a growl and turned in time to see the animal scrambling up the side of the canyon. Trackers went out the next day and found confirmation of the story Buchanan told. DOG CAUSES BITTER FEUD Charge of Assault With Intent to Kill Dismissed After Hearing. ALBANY.- Or.," Dec. 30. (Special.) Ascertaining that the quarrel -between James Crockett and C. H. Llndeman, of Crabtree, in which guns and knives are said to have figured, was caused merely by Dlndeman's dog following Crockett, Justice Swan today dismissed the charge of assault with intent to kill, which Llndeman preferred against Crockett. Crockett pleaded not guilty and Jus tice Swan heard the evidence this aft ernoon, deciding that both men were at fault in the quarrel. FLAX SHORT, PRICE SOARS Cash Article, $2.09 1-2 in Minneap olis, Highest Figure Yet. MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 30. Cash flax to day touched the highest point ever known on the floor of the Chamber of Com merce when it went up to $2.09!. This is S'4 cents higher than May flax In Duluth which is quoted there at $2.06. The high price is due to the shortage of flax all over the world and particular ly in the Northwest. Very little was offered at the price bid. RESOLUTIONS ARE INT ORDER. German Plan Is to Be Tried in America. CONGRESSMEN APPROVE IDEA Boycott of Staples Handled by Combines Is Keynote. SCHEME IS NOT POLITICAL Xatlonui Anti-Trust League Will AVage War on Combinations That Increase Cost of Living--Movement Aided by Women. WASHINGTON, Dee. 30. Plans for a National boycott of those combinations that increase the cost of living were laid here tonight, when the National Anti trust League was launched. Members of Congress are interested in the new movement and immediate steps will be taken toward perfecting state or ganizations. Expect to Kill Markets. Then, when prices soar, league mem bens, by stopping the use of such articles or commodities as have gone above a certain leVel, will try to put them back by refusing to furnish a market. The, plan was tried in Germany a few years ago, and, according to a report, broke up a combine that had raised the price of coffee to an almost prohibitive point. Politics Are Barred. The meeting was informal, and no final organization was effected. It was un derstood, however, that the crusade just begun should go on in the name of the Anti-Trust League, and that the organiza tion should be non-political. As soon as Congress reconvenes a perm anent organization will be effected. Among the speakers tonight were mi nority leader Clark and Congressman Mc Kinlay, of California. ; .. - Women to Have Part, Too. The women of the United States will be taken into membership on equal terms with men, and will have equal voice in the campaign. A nominal fee will be charged members to cover the cost of mailing proclama tions against articles of food that have been pushed too high in the market. DAMAGE SUITS THREATENED Independent OH Men to Sue Stand ard Oil by Thousands. SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Dec: 30. Sev eral thousand damage suits against the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey will be Instituted by the independent oil refiners if the United States Supreme Court upholds the decision of the Circuit Court for the Missouri district ordering the corporation dissolved. Thomas Ll Hlsgen, Presidential candi date of the Independence party in 1908, who is now president of the Independent Petroleum Marketers' Association, today announced that the Independents would (Concluded on Pace 4.) Back at Washington Again, "Uncle Joe" Smiles Sarcastically at ' Rumors of His Retreat. WASHINGTON, Dec. 30. Speaker Can non, laden with a few barrels of Christ mas cigars, returned to Washington to night and will put in tomorrow at his office, outlining the work for the coming Congress. The Speaker spent Christ mas at his .home in Danville. 111., where he acted the role of Santa Claus for his grandchildren. Everyone who remembered him on the great holiday appeared to have been in spired with the one Idea', for his gifts were practically all cigars, of various brands and of equally varying excellence. "Uncle Joe" declared he was in the best of health, and he looked It.. He de clined to talk politics to friends, and when asked about his preparations to meet the advertised onslaught of the House "in surgents" he merely smiled. He smiled even more broadly when inquiry was made about his reported decision to re linquish the Speakership. The sarcastic manner in which his lip curled, "however, convinced his friends that the rumor should not be taken seriously. DAVENPORT TRIFLE WORSE Complication Develops in Condition of Noted Cartoonist. SAN DIEGO, Cal., Dec 30. (Special.) Homer Davenport the noted cartoonist, who is seriously ill at the h.ome of A. G. Spalding, Point Loma, fighting to recover from a nervous breakdown, was not as well this afternoon. Mr. Davenport slept well last night, but today a new complica tion! threatened. A sharp pain has developed in the back of his head, and, while there Is no fever, the attending physician has not yet de cided the nature of this latest develop ment. It will be eeveral days before Mr. Davenport's condition can be brought back to where it was yesterday. The doctors refuse to say whether he will ultimately recover. SILVER TON, Or.. Dec 30. (Special.) Homer Davenport's parents received a letter from him today which confirms the report published in The Oregonian yes terday regarding his illness, but in which he states that he is on the road to re covery. He attributes his physical condition to the fact that he had scarcely any sleep on the train between New York and Cali fornia, and his physicians report him con valescent. DIVORCE EVIDENCE SEALED Danford J. Abrams, Realty Magnate, Gets Decree at Reno. RENO, Nev., Dec. 30. (Special.) A decree of divorce was granted today to Danford J. Abrams, a wealthy real es tate operator' and capitalist of New York and Chicago, from Fanny L. Abrams the ground for acton being de sertion.' The plaintiff was formerly an active business man of Utica and since his coming to Nevada has interested him self in certain mining properties In this state. His wife is residing with her brother in San Francisco, going there from Los Angeles. The couple had not lived together since 1900. No children nor community property were Involved in the action. The testimony has been ordered sealed by the court. Abrams Incorporated a real estate company in Chicago, where he has large interests.' The couple were married in Gioversville, N. Y., in March, 18S2. MORMONS BAR VAUDEVILLE Famous Salt Lake Temple Not to Be Rented to Comedian. SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 30. The au thorities of the Mormon Church today announced the cancellation of a contract under which Harry Lauder, the Scotch comedian, was to have given an enter tainment in the Tabernacle, next Wednes day afternoon and night. Presiding Blsh ob Nibley said: "Since we signed the contract we have learned that a feature of the show was an act of female impersonation by a member of the company, and we felt that though the act may be, refined in every way, we did not want to have the word go out to the world that the Mor mon Tabernacle had been used for a vaudeville performance." ST. LOUIS TO HAVE CENSOR Ministers Protest Against Alleged flisque Shows Given ST. LOL'19. Iec. 30. A bill providing for a censor of local theaters with unlimited powers will be introduced in the, assembly aa soon as it can be drawn aa the result of a mass meeting of ministers tonight. Resolutions were adopted scoring prob lem plays and alleged -risque musical shows presented here recently. PLAYER IS UNCONSCIOUS Fractured Skull Outcome of Vancou v ver-California Rugby Game. VANCOUVER, B. C, Dec. SOBasil Sawers, the Vancouver Rugby player who was injured yesterday in the game with the University of California, was found to be suffering from a fractured skull at the General. Hospital. Although he has regained consciousness, his condition Is considered serious. Haskell Would Divorce Board From Politics. GIVEN VOTE OF CONFIDENCE. Governor Dominates Bankers Attending Conference. NEW BOARD IS ADVOCATED Proposed Amendment Would Have Executive Appoint Three Other . Ex-Officio Members to Replace Heads of Departments. GUTHRIE, Okla., Dec. 30. (Special.) With the object in view of bolster ing up the state guarantee banking law of Oklahoma, which has received many knocks lately from failures. Gov ernor Haskell called a meeting for to day of many of the state bankers. An attempt was made to enlist aid o Kansas and Nebraska by Inviting them also to send delegates to this meeting, but no one was present. It was quite clear from the .start that the bankers were at the mercy of the Governor and his banking board, and had nothing to do but pass the amendments proposed. As a result of the meeting, however, the entire sepa ration of the administration of the state banking law from politics was advocated. To carry out this idea the bankers advocated an entire reorganization of the state banking board as now con stituted, and the substitution of a board composed of the' Governor as ex-officio member and three other members ap pointed by the Governor. At present (Concluded on Page. 4.) INDEX OF' TODAY'S NEWS The Weather. YESTERDAY'S Maximum temperature, 50 decrees; minimum. li degrees; ruin, . TODATtj Partly cloudy; probably occa sional rain; westerly winds. National. Washington withholds recognition of Madrlz. Page 4. Senator Borah defends plan lor Reclamation Service - bonds. Pag;; 7. . Attorney-General, in long brief, lays bar oppressive methods of tobacco trust. Page Zt. Domestic Soldiers at Roc1c Island on verge of mutiny against shoveling snow. Page 5. Italian girl tells how she robbed father to secure husband. Page 1. Extreme cold causes many deaths, fuel fam ine and freezes rivers In Middle West, East and South. Page 1. Governor Haskell gets Oklahoma state bank ers to bolster up bank 'guaranty system. Page 1. . Louise Taft, niece of President, marries Se attle man. Page 3. Horrible cruelty practiced upon Georgia con victs. Page 3. . San Francisco votes for municipal ownership of Geary-Street Railway. Page 5. "Uncle Joe" Cannon gets mostly cigars for Christmas presents. Page 1. Anti-Trust League is formed to combat power of big combinations. Page I. Historical and Economic Associations dis cuss physical value of s-jrvice proper ties. Page 0. & port s. i Will Mac Rae announces Congressman Mc Credle drops two-team plan for Portland. Page 12. James E. Sullivan predicts establishment of central court of sport. P&.ge 12. Many motor boats enter for New Year's day races, page 12. National Lawn Tennis Association announces rank of players. Page 12-. Aero Club of America will sanction Los An geles aeroplane meet. Page 3. Attell Is better man, but Carroll shows well In boxing match ; crowd of oOOO sees ' bouts. Page 12. Pacific Northwest. Aberdeen puzzled by transfer of saloons con- , trolled by brewery to syndicate. Page 7. Plan to kidnap Albany bridegroom foiled by timely rescue. Page E. William F. Kettenbach cleared of fraud charge In connection with Coryell estate. Page 7. North Yakima soes "wet" after hotly con- tested election, page 1. Pendleton charges against woman litigant . dismissed; warrant from Vancouver, Wash, served tj extradition demanded. Page 6. Oregon teachers in straw vote pick L. R. Alderman lor School Superintendent. Page J- Lumber manufacturer predicts complete shutdown of Grays Harbor mills for year if necessary. If longshoremen's complaint "causes general strike. Page 6. Pendleton man comes to Portland to buy en gine for new airship. Page 7. Highway Commissioner Bowiby charged with too lavish expenditures. Page 7. Commercial and Marine. Chicago wheat market strong on Argentine advices. Page 11. Call loan rate at New York touches 7 per cent. Page 17 British steamer Baiwiockburn clears with big lumber cargo. Page Itt. . Northwestern wheat market has firm under tone. Page 17- - Portland and yiclnity. New schedule gives seven trains each w ay daily between Portland and Puget Sound. Page 10. Port of Portland Commission still withhold ing vote on Broadway bridge; big mass meeting Is planned to demand action. Page 10. Mass meeting adopts resolution to framo Public Service Commission measure, to be voted on by tho people of the en tire state. Page 11 j Laureihurst promoters not to receive fa voritism on water, says Simon. Page 11. Sale of Red Cross stamps, as thus far : counted, amounts to SOCKS. Page 11. Duke of Connaught's Own Bugle Band, al- legini? desertion and base treatment by advance apent. return to he ad quart tars in i disgust. Page 10. Grand jury indicts three confessed high- I waynmn : report of deliberators may be! filed today. Page 10. : Jurv list of 17H0 to be turned over to ' County Clerk to block alleged profes- sional juror system; page 1J. j Noisy welcome planned to 1910. Page 13. j Interior Department gives another setback to SlleLz homesteaders. Fae 13. j J31 109.0