12 THE MORNING OREGONIAN, THURSDAY, 3IAY o, 1910. PUTER SWEARS HE WOW TELLS TRUTH Declares Statements to Heney and Roosevelt Were Out of Whole Cloth. FORCED SMITH TO PAY X.and-Fraud KInff Declares He Used Government as Agent to Collect $10,645 From the Min nesota Millionaire. PEV ELOPMTNTS IX GOVERN MENT sriT. United States Attorney McCourt eloped the prosecution of the, cass against Charles A. Smith, the Minne sota millionaire, and the Linn-Lane Timber Company soon after noon, yesterday. The litigation Involves recovery to the Government of title to 8000 acres of timber, now valued at $S02.O00. It has been proved that the land, was secured through a conspiracy between Horace G. McKinley and Stephen A. D. Puter. The conspirators secured saloon men, laborers and farmers to file on the lands under an agreement to pay them from 50 to $100 each. Puter testified that the "dummies' were representing; him In the deal. The entrymen testified that they took the lands for themselves and that they were at liberty to sell them to anyone who would purchase. Sidney Scan Ian and Samuel Pick ing have been arrested, charged with perjury. Puter arrived In Portland Monday night, was whisked from , the train at the Bast Side depot and spent hours In the city before the Govern ment could find him. On the witness stand Tuesday Puter repudiated his statement to President Roosevelt, Prosecutor He ney. Secretary of the Interior Hitch cock and District Attorney McCourt. Testerday Puter announced that he had used the Government to col lect a bill of $10,645 from Smith, and that he intentionally misrepre sented the facts to the President and court officers. To gratify a spite against Smith, the witness announced that he had padded his story In order that the Government might be induced to bring the suit. Frederick A. Kribs will be the flrst witness for the defense this morning. The case will then be adjourned to Minneapolis, where evidence will be taken by deposition. Cross-examination of Stephen A. D. Puter yesterday established the inno cence of Charles A. Smith and the Unn Iine Timber Company of having been parlies to the conspiracy leading: up to the filing of entries by dummies. Filings we re made in January a nd February, 1PO0. Puter testified, in response to questions from Government Ijind, that he inten ft tonally stretched the truth concerning the orlsrln of the conspiracy and the connection which the Minnesota million aire had with McKinley and himself, in order to make siure that President Roosevelt and the United States At torney -would prosecute. The witness admitted that the only time he had ever told the truth about the case is at the present trial. Attorneys for the defendants and the Government last night agreed that the only question left in the case is whether prior to the purchase Charles A. Smith can be charged with knowledge, of the frauds by which the lands were acquired from the United States. On resuming the witness-stand at the opening of court Puter was confronted with a bunch of letters written by him self to Horace McKinley, and which the latter recently turned over to the Minne sota attorneys'. The documents proved that the first time that Puter met Smith was about February 8, 1900, when Smith sent Puter to see his agent, Frederick A. Kribs, at San Francisco, Smith told Puter that if the lands in Linn and Lane counties would cut 75,000 feet per acre he would buy them on recommendation of Kribs, The first time Puter met Kribs was about February is. at San Francisco, and the correspondence made the fact plain that Kribs had not agreed to accept the lands until after the first visit Kribs made to Ttock Creek and Roseburg in April of that year. Pater Gives Testimony. Letters written between February and April constantly urged McKinley to ehow the lands to other prospective purchasers. Puter explained them by saying he was "afraid that Smith and Kribs would fall down, and I wanted other strings to pull if that vhould develop." I. X. Stevens and John Tanton were men whom Puter wanted, McKinley to take to Hock Creek. On February 20 Puter wrote McKinley that he had not at that time mentioned the Rock Creek lands to Kribs, but was trying to sell thlm lands in Coos County, 1t I can get Kribs up to Coos County I will then take him on to Unn' wrote Puter. "I don't think Kribs will buy the Coos County tract, and when he turns that down I will offer him the Unn County timber. Asked if he ever talked with Charles A. Smith at any time prior to selling him the lands of the conspiracy and fraud by which McKinley and himself were securing them, Puter replied: "Well, I should say not.' In March, 1900. Puter sent a letter to McKinley urging the latter to hunt up some school land winch they could se cure and sell the serip in the East, his plan being to raise moftey in that way for the Linn County deal, should Kribs and Smith fall them. Scared by Heney and Burns. Coming down to the investigation of the lands arising from a report sub mitted by Colonel A. R. Greene, then a fpecial inspector for the Secretary of the Interior, "Witness Puter recounted how Heney and -Burns scared everybody who h ad eve r bee n en gaged in th e 1 He pal practices, and the manner in which his alleged confessions were secured. Puter complacently stated that in the investigation of t-hs Smith lands he mis represented the facts, and when it be came apparent that Smith might be brought from Minneapolis as1 a witness before the grand jury, Kribs aided in the collection of the money due Puter. Criminal prosecution of the cases was barred by the statute of limitations and Puter wanted a civil suit brought. Puter admitted that Heney secured an affidavit from Kribs on the promise that no civil action would begin. 'Ha ney was si ways trying to get OAD ADDITION TO THE OFFICIAL TOWNSITE and FIRST TERMINUS of the HILL and HARRIMAN RAILROADS NOW OPENING UP CENTRAL OREGON The busiest place in the Deschutes iValley, Central Oregon, where, according to official statements, 2000 laborers will be kept busy for the next 12 months. is the place where the railroad yards will be located. You must make money by buying lots here. You cannot fail to double and treble your money in the nxt six months. SIZE OF LOTS 50x115 TO AN ALLEY PRICES ARE FROM $100 TO $450, ACCORDING TO LOCATION TERMS ONE-THIRD CASH, BALANCE TEN PER CENT MONTHLY You must make money by buying lots in RAILROAD ADDITION TO MADRAS. Come at once. Don't wait until the best selections are gone. Make your reservation today. Foreign Department. UNION BANK & TRUST CO., 235 Stark St., Portland, Or. Gentlemen : Kindly mail me literature regarding Railroad Addition to Madras. Name ....... Address FOREIGN DEPARTMENT BANK & TRUST COMPANY phone main 902 - a 2669 235 Stark Street .THE PORTLAND . PORTLAND, OR. wmim - KKOTACiANT COM OBOE ttXLOMBit FOR TOCRJSIti um (OMMKRl IAL kTBAVKLEI& pe4al rates mas to famUle. and tn ale gentlemen. Ths management will . b. pleased a all time to snow rooms and aivs priors. A mod era Turkish Bata establishment in th hotel. H. C- BOWERS, HOTEL. OREGON CORNER SEVENTH AND STABS STREETS Portland's New and Modern Hotel. Rates $1 per Day and Dp EUROPEAN PLAN J DICKINSON HOTEL CO. WRIGHT Props. "NEW PERKINS Fifth and "Washington Sts. Opened Tune. 1908. A hotel In the very heart of Portland's business ac tivity. Only hotel equipped with -wireless telegraph. Every convenience for comfort of commercial men. Modern in every respect. Kateu 1.00 and up. Cafe and grill; muslo daring lunch, dinner and aftet theater. F. J. Richardson. Pres. Q- STretland. See. b4 Mir. The Imperial Oregon's Greatest Hotel 350 Booms, 104 Suites, With Private -: Baths. NEW FIREPROOF BUILDING Moderate Kates. Phil Metschan & Sons, Props. evidence to convict Mitchell," said Puter. "and womlsed to not urge these civil suits if Kribs aided 'him to j?et Mitchell." Cross-examination of Puter did not pro into the question of the connection iV.h!ch Kribs and Smith had with the con spiracy after the advent of Kriba early in ADril. 1900. Puter had informed the Government that Kribs was at Kose burg on April 18. when the first proofs were submitted and when the Northern Pacific contested the lands. At that time Kribs was said to have decided that he would not put up the money for the mortgages and would not purchase the lands. 'I went after him and cot him to see us through," said P,uter. It is believed that the evidence to be submitted by Frederick A. KribB today will bo a flat denial of any knowledge of fraud in connection with the l&nd locations. The Government will contend that the fact that 23 claims at one time and ten at another were proved up on, mort gaged to Kribs and deeded to Wilid on the same day is proof of an understand ing between Puter, Kribe and Smith which cannot he explained away. The case will be concluded today and on June 25 depositions will be taken at Minneapolis. Argument will he sub mitted July 15. 3 JOIN STARVATION CULT Albert S. Houghton, First Local Ex ponent, Weak but Happy. Upton Sinclair's "Starving-for-Health Brigade" has been increased by the addi tion of three new advocates in Portland since Albert S. Houghton commenced his fast, 13 days ago. The new converts to the starvation cult are G. H. Howell, a printer employed by the Evening Tele gram, his daughter, Clara E. Howell, and Mrs. Phoebe Bingham, a friend of the family. The trio has taken no food in any form since Sunday, and expects to con tinue the fast until the end of the week. Mr. Howell says that aside from a severe headache on Tuesday, he has been feeling excellent both mentally and physically. "I expect to continue to fast for at least a week," said Mr. Howell, "and perhaps 'longer. The desire for food is largely a matter of the mind for the first few days, and after the first pangs of hunger wear off I do not expect to be troubled by hunger." Mr. Houghton had eaten nothing up to last night, which made 13 days he had been without food. "I am feeling some what weak and have an occasional at tack of dizziness," he said yesterday, "but thus far I have had no desire for food. So long as I am able to attend to business I shall fast until my appetite returns." Mr. Houghton, when seen at his studio, appeared somewhat weak and unsteady on his feet, but was In the best or spirits. He weighed exactly 130 pounds last night, having lost 14 pounds since ho commenced his fast 13 days ago. appointed by President Iawrence for the ensuing year, a follows: Municipal committee, dealing with the relationship of the architects and the municipality. Joseph Jucobberger, chair man; A. E. Doyle, John Wilson. Civic improvement committee, dealing with legislation and direction of civic betterment. D. L. Lewis, chairman; W. C. Knighton, Martin Sebact. Educational committee, direction of lec tures, for the public and for the club. H. Goodwin Beckwith, chairman; C. II. Kable, W". H. Crowell, W. S. Clausen. Scholarship committee, direction of all student affairs. Morris H. Whitehouse, chairman; John Hatton, X. IX Root. House commutes, dealing with enter tainments and direction of library and rooms. Frank Logan, chairman; C. L. Linde, F. AV. "Webber. Dramatic committee, dealing with the club's dramatics. W. P. Dawson, chairman. KINGS HEIGHTS A home on Kings Heights means much more than a house and lot. It means a great deal of what Gold smith put into the line: "Creation's Heir! The world, the world is mine!" as he viewed the wonderful panorama from the top of the Alps. s s The owner of a home on King's Heights practic ally is heir to all that he sees and feels. Beautiful Portland, the silver-ribboned Willamette, the fir-clad ever-green eastern slopes and hills, the snow-capped mountains all, all are his for the looking. Nortokia Hotel ELEVENTH. OFF WASHINGTON ST. BEAUTIFUL GRILL ROOM European l?imn Sample Snfttw wftfc MODERN COMFORTS Rates to FamSlfe Oar Bal Meets All Trains ftthc for CtMmnercial Travelers. MODERATE PRICES Tat fci C .. i8 tt. 5;:;$ tJ a c.sr & n cr S . f THE CORNELIUS "Trie House of Welcome corner Park and Alder, port land's newest and most modern hotel. European plan. Be ginning May 1st our rates will be as follows: All back rooms without bath, single, tl.OO per day; double, $2.00 per day. All front rooms without bath. $1.B0 per day, single; $2.50 per day double. Our omnibus meets all trains. C. W- CORNELIUS, Proprietor. H. E. .FLETCHER, Manager. THE NEW SEWA Corner lOth and Alder The leading: hotel of Portland, opened July 1909. Modern In every detail, furnished la elegance. Most beautiful corner lobby In Northwest. Commodious sample rooms. European plan. Rates $1.60 and up. 'Bu3 meets all trains. W. M. SEWARD, Prop- HOTEL RAMAPO Corner Fourteenth "and Washington New Hotel. Elegantly Furnished Rates 31. OO and Up Special Rates for Permanentt ' t Enrapwo Flan. 15 tin Meets All Trains. M. K. FOLEY. FROPBIEIOB. Portland's Choicest Addition LAWRENCE HEADS CLUB Portland Architects Hold Annual Sleeting and Banquet. At the annual meeting and banquet of the Portland Architectural Club, held at the Commercial Club on Tuesday night. Ellis F. Lawrence .was elected president of the orsaniatlon' ravid L. Williams, vice-president, Fred Allyn secretary and John M. Hatton treasurer. Announcement was made that from June 3 to June 19 the annual architectural exhibit would be held at the Art Museum. In reviewing the work by the club during the last year, special attention was given to the work being carried on under the direction of the Beaux Arts Society of Xw York. Drawing? have been submitted by the local draughtsmen in competition for scholarships. A number of standicg fnmmittges were And in a more material way, a home on Kings Heights means every modern . comfort and conven ience. It means hard-surfaced streets, electric lights and telephones (all wires underground), gas, parked cement walks, sewers, beautiful winding boulevards and streets, excellent streetcar service (contract al ready let for this) and everything included in the rea sonable prices at which lots are now selling. Let us show you these choice view lots for your home before the best ones are gone. Telephone us for an appointment. KEASEY, HUMASON & JEFFERY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BLDG. PHONES- Main 1189 A 6218 OPENED SEPT.. lo PRIVATE BATHS HOTEL LENOX E. D. and V. H. JO RG ENS EN Props, and Mgrs. COR. 3D AND MAIN STS. Hot and Cold Water. Long Distance Phone in Every Room. RATES $1.00 and up 'I TOU WILL LIKE W. 13. Wood, Mgr, THE WOODS American Plan TT V ' L'T European Plan $2.50 Per Day L1J 1 I'll Jl & J1.60 Per Da ' "It's AU Comfort.'' Onr Table d'llote Meals Oh Feature. In heart of business district, center of city, bait blocn from G. N. Ry. and N. P. Ry. Depot, close to all steam ship wharves and C P. ft. Depot. VANCOUVER, B. C. IRRIGATED LANDS What do j-ou say to a 40-aere tract under the finest irrigation project in tbe Northwest? That is just what we have got and the price is right, too. One 160-acre tract that will appeal to you. THE LITTLE BUYER The man that -wants a five or 10-acre tract can find just what he wants here, at the right price and terms. Almost everyone be lieves in the great future of Oregon. Everyone KNOWS of the great future and present value of irrigated lands. Can you beat the com bination? Call at the office, let us tell you about our proposition. We've got the right stuff if you want it. Be independent! Get some land, get it right! Call at the office and let us tell you all about our lands. TEEPE & SMITH 414 Henry Eldg., Fourth and Oak Streets.