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IX 2j WITNESSES WILL BE HELD FOR PERJURY A QUESTION OF FLOATING NEW MADISON-BRIDGE LIFT DRAW INTO PLACE CAUSES WORRY THE MORNING OREGONIAN, . THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 191Q. 3 -r.a Further Bargain News From the Closing Out Sale of the Mc Allen & McDonnell Stock Ready for you with another lengthy list of wonderful values, in strictly up-to-date high quality merchandise. There 's no excuse possible for not supplying at least a year's wants, for such opportunities as this sale offers occur onlv once in a lifetime. Store Opens at Nine o'Cloclc Federal Attorney Gets War rants for Scanlon and S. Pickins. M'COURT LOSES PATIENCE Scanlon Testifies That Affidavits Made to Detective Burns Under Direction of Heney "Did Not Amount to Anything;. Sidney Scanlon and Samuel Pickins, ritnesseB for the Government in the land cases now beln heard in the tJnited States Court, will be arrested to day, charged with perjury. Immediately following the adjourn ment of the hearing involving cancel lation of title to 68 timber claims in Xinn and Lane Counties now held by the Linn-Lane Timber Company, in which the principal stockholder is Charles A. Smith. Minneapolis mil lionaire. District Attorney McCourt be sran preparation of information upon which warrants were obtained. It is stated that the Government Is in possession of evidence leading to the belief that the larger part of the en trymen in the famous cases have been coached to repudiate former affidavits and testimony, and that witnesses will te sent upon the stand in the perjury cases who have knowledge of how the men were reached. Perjury charges have not been unex pected since the early days of the trial. The first witness for the Government. Airs. Luella Ingersoll, testified that she Iiad been approached by Dan W. Tarp ley on the day before the hearing com menced. Witnesses Are Visited. Tarpley, ald Mrs. Ingersoll, placed in her hands a copy of the false affi davit which she had at one time given to Special Agent Stratford, and asked lier to confirm those statements at the present hearing. Mrs. Ingersoll said" that Tarpley conveyed the information that he was representing Frederick A. Kribs on the mission. On the following day, District At torney McCourt pointed his finger at Attorney O. P. Jamison, the latter seated in court beside Mr. Kribs. and accused the attorney of having visited all of the entrymen who-had been sum moned by the Government to reveal the Inner workings of the scheme by which the lands were acquired. In the complaints filed in the three cases now passing in rotation through the court. the Government charged that 58 claims, now valued at $802,000, were acquired through a conspiracy to defraud by the use of dummy entry men. It Is alleged that Steven A. D. Puter, Horace G. McKinley, Frederick A. Kribs, Charles A. Smith and Mealy Brothers were parties to the transac tion, and that they entered into an ar rangement whereby farmers, bartend ers and saloon hangers-on were en gaged to file upon the lands in the Eoseburg land office. Smith ave Money Is Charge. The Government further charges that Smith, through Kribs, who is admitted to have been an agent for Smith, fur nished the money, and covered up the deal by taking a mortgage for $600 In earh case. Deeds were passed from the entrymen to John H. Willd on the day final proofs were made or soon after. It is now admitted that Willd held the deeds as a matter of convenience to Smith. When the deeds were passed, the entrymen received from $50 to $100 In each case. Within a few months following the making of final proofs the Department of the Interior sent Special Agent Strat ford to Oregon to investigate the cases, and the entrymen went before that offi cer, stating that in each case they re ceived as much as WOO for the claim's, that filings were made for their own use and benefit and that they had not en tered into any contract to sell or dispose of the lands prior to the time of making the original filings. In 1905, Francis J. Heney entered upon an investigation of Oregon land frauds and brought Detective Burns into action. Burns went after the entrymen in. the Smith land cases and caused them to be brought to Portland, where the TTnited States grand Jury was in session. Burns Is said to have told the men that unless they told him the truth he would cause nil of them to be Indicted. The men told Burns that they made the entries for McKinley and Puter and that they were to deed them to men McKinley and Puter designated. Since the beginning of the present hear ing, witness after witness has denied both the Stratford and the Burns affidavits. The chorus of evidence has had not a Blngle discordant note, the stories be ing so identical as to become monotonous. Statements Made In Fear. The witnesses have stated that all of their Burns affidavits were given through fear of the penitentiary and that they signed anything he wanted them to in order to escape the grarfd Jury. In almost every rase during the present trial the men on whom the Government lias relied for recovery of the valuable lands have testified that they borrowed the money from Kribs In good faith and that they relied upon McKinley and the Mealy Brothers to furnish the man with the money to lend. When McKinley, Puter and Mealy Brothers brought Kribs forward they signed the papers, but re ceived no money aside from the $S0 or $100. Kribs paid the money at the land office, as the evidence shows. The men have Insisted that they had the right to sell the land to anybody they could find to buy it, and in three Instances witnesses averred that they had put forth unsuc cessful efforts in that direction. With the statement from Witness Scan lon that "the Burns affidavit did not amount to anything." the patience of the Government prosecutor yesterday gave way. "I do not care to make any statement regarding the matter." announced District Attorney McCourt last night, "further than to say that I intend to make it plain that perjury cannot be committed be fore the United States Court with Im punity." AVET TOWN SALOON MAX FAILS First Instance on Record Occurs In Case of Clatskanle Resident. For the first time within the remem brance of the oldest attache of the United States Court a saloonkeeper in fL wet town has petitioned to be de clared a bankrupt. The distinction is accorded Charles II. West, of Clats kanle. Declaring that he owed $4815.32 a.nd that his total assets would amount to only $2122.70, West asked that his creditors be compelled to accept that Jss is J- -S," MAniSOVii'rHP.ET CHOSSIKG OVBR VII,I,A)IK'1TK BIVKR AS IT APPEARS TODAY. Difficulty in floating the new Madison bridge lift draw into place Is expected by the engineers in charge the work, unless Robert Wakefield, who" has the contract for the piers, rushes the work to completion a short time. "We expected to be putting In the draw right now," said Drake C. O'Reilly, representing the contract ors for the superstructure. "At the present stage it would not be difficult to float the lift, draw into place. But if we have to wait until September before we have a chance to put it In, we will have to put some 30 or 40 feet of cribbing under it, as the water will then be much lower. We are wondering how much cribbing we will have to use, as we do not know how high the water will be. Neither do we know when Mr. Wakefield will be through with the piers." Three piers have been finished, and the steel superstructure erected. Riveters are now at work upon them, and expect to finish the work In a week or 10 days. Mr. O'Reilly said his company could as well be working upon three spans as upon two, but the fourth pier Is not ready. Mr. Wakefield has set May 10 as the time for finishing It. There are seven piers in all. The cribbing of the four from the West Side out is in various stages. In two of them some concrete has been placed, but none has been put in t he other two. of In 4 i zz "f"si ??"r " m xj, !' " ' i i t amount and allow him to be freed of debt. Almost Immediately after the West petition was filed a similar document was presented by the attorneys for K. F., John W. and W. A. Russell, of North Bend, Coos County. Forced to make an assignment in 1908, at which time their assets paid creditors only 23 cents on the dollar, the former partners find themselves encumbered with an unpaid Indebtedness of $8466.54, from which they desire relief. They assert that they have no assets at this time. On the heels of the Coos County pe tition followed the appointment of J. 1'. Phy, of La Grande, as receiver for the merchandising house heretofore conducted by B. F. Webb at Alicel. It was charged by the Imbler Flouring Mill Company and the Island City Mer cantile & Milling Company that Webb transferred all his property on April 23 to J. L. McKlnnls, one of his cred itors. As the first move of an attack upon the transaction. It is Intended to have Webb declared an Involuntary bankrupt In hopes of forcing a divi sion of the assets among all persons to whom he is indebted. Judge Wolverton Goes South. Judge Charles B. Wolverton, of the United States Circuit Court, will leave for San Francisco Friday night, where lie will sit as one of-the judges of the Ootirt of Appeals. The Court of Appeals for this district is composed of Presiding Judge Gilbert, of Portland, and two judges of either the Governmental Circuit or District Courts for the ninth division. Judge Wolverton will be absent four or five weeks and during that time Judge TU S. Bean will sit in tooth divisions in this city. WAGES UP; MEN SCARCE RAILROAD CONTRACTORS SEEK 5000 IN VAIN. . . Laborers Gossip In Front of Em ployment Agencies, but Refuse To Take Good Jobs. The railroads now building in the Northweet could put 6000 men to work if the workers were available. Wages are the highest ever paid for common labor, ranging from $2.75 to $3 a day. With the contract now let to H. C. Henry, of Seattle, for the construction of the second link of the Oregon Trunk line, the situation will be intensified. The agencies every day report to contractors at present requiring men that they can noi fulfill their demands. This in spite of the fact that hundreds of idle men can be seen along the street in front of the employment agencies. "They are Just there for gossip and fun," said a railroad man yesterday. "They would be horrified if you sug gested work." Contractor Sweeney, who is building from Tillamook on the Pacific Railroad & Navigation Company, wants 1600 men right away. Weekly wqrk reports show the work Is falling away behind on ac count of the scarcity of men. Porter Bros, have employment waiting for 2500 on the Oregon Trunk and wages are higher there, if anything. In addi tion, the camps are reported to be models of railroad excellence, particularly in the line of food. On the other side of the Deschutes Can yon the Harriman -forces would be de lighted to put some 2000 men right at work grading and track-laying. H. C. Henry will want at least 2000 men for the ex tension of the Oregon Trunk from Madras to Klamath Indian Reservation. Thus, at least 8000 men could find em ployment out of Portland within four weeks in railroad work alone. In log ging, farming and other lines there is probably a demand for 2000 more. A shortage of 10.000 laborers, with hundreds crying hard times and bad luck, seems an anomaly, but the figures art authentic. From San Francisco the Southern Pa cific and Santa Fe are building to Eureka and there is also a shortage of men, as marked as it la in the Northern camps. LARGE STORE-TO RENT. Two stories and basement, electric ele vator; 184-lSfi Second St., near Yamhill. Inquire J. S. Morgan, 3264 Washington, room 409. READ THIS. Salem, Oregon, Jan. 1, 1910. I have sold Hall's Texas Wonder, of 2926 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo., for 10 years, and rec ommend it to be the best kidney, blad der and rheumatic remedy I have ever sold. Dr. S. C. Stone, druggist, 60 days' treatment $1.00 by mail, or druggist. Fully nine out of every ten cases of rheumatism Is simply rheumatism of the muscles due to oold or damp or chronic rheumatism, neither of which require any Internal treatment. At! that is needed to afford relief is the free application of Chamberlain's Lini ment. Give It a trial. You are certain to.b.e .P'fased with the quick relief which It affords. Sold by all dealers. 7000 TO SIT AT BANQUET HIBERNIANS AXXOUXCK PRO GRAMME OF CONVENTION". Plans Outlined Evidence One of Greatest Gatherings in History of Portland 20,000 Coming. The jreneral programme for the Na tional Convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, to be held here July 18 to 25 was announced yesterday. It In cludes meetings, receptions, a grand ball, a monster banquet at which 7Q00 plates will be laid, excursions out 'of Portland, trolley rides and various other amusements. Fully 20,000 visitors are expected in Portland in July. On the opening evening two large meetings, restricted to delegates to the convention, will be held In the Wood men &t the World Temple. 128 Eleventh street. At 9 A. M. the following morn ing, which will be Tuesday, pontifical high mass will be conducted by Arch bishop Alexander Christie. At 3 P. M. the delegates will be taken on a trolley ride to Council Crest. In the evening the reception and ball will be given in the Masonic Temple at West Park and Yamhill streets. Wednesday evening there will be an auto and float parade. The details of the arrangement of the parade have not been made. Thursday evening the big banquet will be given in the Armory. This probably will be the largest dinner. In point of attendance, ever given In Portland. More than 7000 plates, It is expected, will be laid. Dr. A. C. Smith, will act as toastmaster. Among the speakers will be City Attorney Kav anaugh. Archbishop Christie, Rev. P. C. Yorke. of San Francisco; Matthew Cummings, National president and oth ers. A feature of the banquet will be the chorus of 100 voices, led by Professor Goodrich, with an orchestral accom paniment. On Saturday trips will be made to Cascade Locks, on the Columbia River, by steamer, and to Seaside. Dr. J. C. Monaghan, formerly chief of the National Bureau of Consular Re ports, and at present national lecturer of the Hibernians, will speak several times during the convention. Roadliouse Employes- Arrested. George Stewart and Fred Homer, em ployed by Fred T. Merrill at the Twelve Mile House, who were Indicted by the grand jury along with Merrill for sell ing liquor without a lfcertse, were ar rested yesterday by Deputy Sheriffs Leonard, Boyer and Huckaby. They gave bail and were released. They will be arraigned this afternoon. flrlly loot 6O.000 inhabitants by earth- qualie In 1603. FREE FREE This $75 Lady's Gold Watch to Be Given Away May 18th. Notice to Piano Contestants Those wishing to take advantage of our special sale of high-grade pianos at manufacturers' prices should present their checks for redemption at their earliest convenience, while they have a nice large stock to select from. Remember, you have a chance to secure the diamond ring and lady's gold watch in this sale. Mi' Wh For the convenience of all our store will remain open evenings till 9 o'clock. REMEMBER Not only contestants but all others have"" a chance to buy high-grade pianos at mail facturers' prices for the next 15 days This means a saving of from $50 to $100 on a piano, besides your check. Those not hav ing a check cannot afford to miss this sale if you need a piano. All share alike in winning the ring and watch. See them in Aronson's show window, and then see us for particulars. HO VENDEN - SOULE PIANO CO. 106 FIFTH STREET, NEXT TO PERKINS HOTEL Sinn Diamond nine Guaranteed under' 'r''. U fnre Food gWH!H !' :' J "Mil,;: :'::Jimu,iiy' IW J$Z. iliuiili.kHiiiil 9 BAKIN US! 11 ' ' Stands for Quality Economy Purity In providing- the family's meals, don't be satisfied -witn anything- bat the best K C is guaranteed perfec tion at a moderate rrrice. It makes everything- better; o.ry ana see. j rcnea mi $5.50 Silk Waists $2.98 Made of plain, plaid and fancy stripe, soft taffeta silks in tailor-made effects with Gib son shoulders, also some black silk waists at same price. , $1.50 Lace Curtains 89c Fine Nottingham curtains, white only, 4S 50 in. wide, 3 yards long, finished edge. - $1.50 Muslin Gowns. 89c Made of good muslins, assorted styles, lace and embroidery trimmed. 85c to $1.25 Petticoats 48c These are cut full width, are made of fast black heatherbloom and satine, and" have deep corded ruffled flounce 85c, $1.00 and $1.25 value at 48. $2 Damask Napkins $1.39 Bleached damask Napkins, 20x20, soft fin ish, extra good value, indeed. $1.50 White Petticoats 89c The sale price is less than the cost of the materials used. Lace and embroidery trimmed. 75c Swiss Vests 43c Ladies' silk finished Swiss ribbed Vests, with crocheted yokes, two styles. $1.50 Lawn Waists 83c Large line, long and short sleeves, open front or back. Embroidery and tucks. Shetland Floss 7c Black, white and colored Shetland Floss, best grade, 7 skein. 75c and $1 Hand Bags 45c All the Handbags that sold at 75c to $1.00 are now only 45. 10c-50c Handkerchiefs 5c Hemstitched and embroidered Handker chiefs, 10c to 50c values at 50. 10c Paper Doylies 5c These are the "Damty" brand, 75 in pack for 5J. 75c Lawn Waists 39c Some have embroidery lining, others tucks, also some are made of plain colored gingham. . - 25c and 35c Hose at 17c Women's silk-finish lisle Hose, colors and black, also some with white soles. Germantown Yarn 9c Black, white and colored Germantown Yarn, best grade, 90 skein. $1.50 to $2 Handbags 89c All the Handbags that sold at $1.50 to $2.50 are on sale at 890. 7c Linen Handkerchief 2c Women's all linen hemstitched Handker chiefs, 7c value at 20. 19c Lawn Aprons 9c Women 's white lawn Aprons, embroidery and tucks. 35c-75c Dress Linings 15c Entire stock of 3oc to 75c bands, galloons and appliques on sale at 150. $1 36 in. Taffeta Silk 63c This is the silk that was McAUen & Mc Donnell's best seller at $1.00. You can buy it of us at 630. $3.50 Silk Corsets $2.49 The "La Victoric'.' silk brocaded Corsets blue, pink and white, long and short hips. Front and side supporters. $1.25 Suitings at 79c Fine wool, .44 inches wide, new Spring fabrics, in gray, brown and blue effects. $1-$1.25 Scotch Plaids 69c All wool imported Scotch plaids, 44 inches wide, the best fabric for children's dresses. 12!3c and 15c Lawns 8c Large line of new very pretty and daintily figured lawns, sheer fabric, 12c and loc grades at 80. Exceptional Values in Clothing Men's $22.50 fffO en Men's $4.00 CO Crt 50c. 75c, $1.00 9Cr Suits . . ftl&.JU Pants . ; fl&.JV Knee Pants . fa Jt These overshadowed any Big line of men's worsted Made of extra strong fab clothing value that has ever Pants, best $4 grade at ricsC like cheviots and cassi been offered in this city. $2.50. Large variety. ' meres. Large line, 5 to 15. Brownsville Woolen Mill Store Place of Sale Third and Morrison -..J.I.I , !. ..I I imam. immi.,( .,ju.uwmpx y-S-' tirri i i'r i i ' WIMPS We OF Can Be Seen by Joining Our SATURDAY EXCURSION Leaves Fourth and Yamhill at 7 A. M. Round trip $1.75. Call and make reservations. We offer 10 Acres $750 $10 Cash and $10 per month. Best offer for high grade Fruit Land on the market. CHAPIN & HERLOW 332 Chamber of Commerce 1 - j