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THE MORSISO OREGOXIAX. FRIDAY, MAY 5. 1911.
TABLESTURNED ON
CHINESE HUSBAND
Judge McGinn Grants Decree
to Wife, With Permanent
Alimony Demanded.
SIX YEARS UNHAPPY ONES
Court Score "A-lallc Menilnoitj"
and Sv lie Wi-ho Woman Had
.-krd for More Than Amount
she Named in Suit.
Mnrn than si years of Irritating
matrimonial life with her Chineae hus
band ended for Jin. Selma Win Lee.
a hll xomin. yesterday afternoon,
when Judge McGinn denied to rr.
Wine Lee the divorce decree, he asked
for and granted It to his wife, with
all the. permanent alimony aha asked.
Judge McGinn In deciding the case
accused the Chinese husband of men
daclty In presenting hla case and at
the same time lamented the fact that
a white woman should haTe entered
Into "such an abhorrent matrimonial
relationship."
lira. Win Lee's good character wa
attested by several witnesses. Includ
ing Miss Emma Butler, deputy proba
tion officer of the Juvenile Court. Ths
effort made by her Chinese husband
to cast aspersions on her was
characterised by Judge McGinn as be
ing; nothing but a plot without founda
tion to Injurs the woman and mtkt
easy the divorce ha asked for.
to her husband, but extreme cruelty
and desertion also.
Mrs. Flory states In her complaint
that she and her husband were married
st Vancouver. Wash.. October S. 1".
When she became sickly and had fre-
I qurnt tainting; spells, ner n"""
I fused her medical aid. and so laxy.
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she states, trial sne was ci....
teach school and work as she could to
earn her own living. Flory Is now In
Walla Walla, his wife says.
Frank F. Iwnesch filed suit for di
vorce yesterday against Mae McCoy
lenech. charging her. anions; other
thing, with having thrown various ar
ticles of household furniture at him.
He says also In his complaint that his
wife sometimes struck him. She also
used bad language, he says. In address
ing him. They were married In Port
land. October 8. 110.
Mayme L. Handly filed a divorce suit
yesterday against Walter W. Handler,
charging him with cruelty. They were
marriea in um vnjr. rem i
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vorce suit men -viiriur k"'-
rlrew Cesllk. They were married June
14, 1S09. In Chicago, and she charges
him with having deserted her March 1.
Judge- rtejeota Letters.
Mrs. Wing Is a native of Sweden and
was a widow when she was married to
her Chinese physician at Vancouver.
Wash.. November It. 10. Her husband
presented letters supposed to have
been written by a white man In Seat
tle. In which it was made to appear
that the woman and he were affinities.
Dr. Wing Lee testified that he found
these letters by accident in looking
about the house, but his wife denied
that she had ever known such a man
as the one whose name was signed to
th letters.
Kuth Klchards. Mrs. Wing Lees 11-vear-old
daughter by a former mar
riage, testified that she had until re
cently occupied the same room with
her mother and always was with her
mother when she left the house.
Workers at the Peoples Institute
testified that they hud been acquainted
with Mrs. Wing Lee for years and that
she bore an exrellint reputation. Kven
the small Chinese son of Wing Lee by
a former marrlaee testified that he
liked his step-mother and that she had
treated him better than his father had.
The wife In her answer to her hus
band's suit accused him of cruelty, of
having cau.-d her arrest on a falsa
tharse of robbery, of which she was
a:t'iitted. and of refusing to support
her to such an extent that she was
forced to have him arrested and re
quired to pay her regular weekly In
stallments. She asked for the dl
vorce and permanent alimony of $750.
Money Karnetl, Saja Court.
In refusing to allow the Chinese to
present evidence to prove that ha was
not In financial clrcumstancea to per
mit him to pay the alimony asked.
Judge McGinn said:
"There is no use to give this evidence.
I think that a woman who has lived
years with a Chinaman is entitled to at
least $7i0 for having done so.
In deciding the case he said In part:
"Anyone familiar with Asiatic men
dacity and who has heard the evidence
of this woman's good character cannot
help but realise hat the charges
asatnst her are manufactured. I don't
believe this woman ever had anything
to do with the letters presented in evi
dence, but that they were prepared for
the purpose of harassing her. The de
cree will be awarded to the defendant
and the $TS0 of permanent alimony she
asks she shall have. I am sorry that
she did not ask for more."
$7500 VERDICT IS ALLOWED
Pacific Monthly Held Liable for
Elevator Accident.
For the death of her daughter. Mabel
Tutnam. who was killed In an elevator
accident In the Kelly building Septem
ber 2. 11. Mrs. Myrtle futntm was
awarded J7".0o damages, the full amount
allowed by law. by a Jury In Judge
Gaten's court yesterday afternoon. The
suit was against the Paciric Monthly,
bv. which firm Miss Putnam was em
ployed at the time of her death. The
defendant company controlled the
operation of the elevator In which the
fatal arrMent took place.
Miss Putnam at the time of her death
was SO years of age. She m-as killed
on the eve of her wedding.
After the testimony had begun to be
taken In the case P.. A. Letter, one of
the attorneys fr the Pacific Monthly,
moved the court that the case be dis
charged on the grounds that the ele
vator operator. J. P. Uerardy. who was
alleged to have been careless, waa
working for the same firm as the vic
tim of the accident. He contended that
the law would not rerirll verdict
against the company under such cir
cumstances ard presented a number of
legal authorities to prove this conten
tion. The court, however, overruled
this motion, and after the case was
closed yesterday Mr. Lelter said that an
appeal would be taken to the Supreme
Court In an effort to set aside the ver
dict. Samuel White, one of the attorneys
for Mrs. Putnam. In his plea to the
Jury In behalf of his client explained
that while he did not ask the jury to
be moved entirely by tholr sympathies,
lie he was sure that In reaching a
verdict they would t.-ike Into considera
tion ti e p ithctlo stde of the case.
Mr. White In his argument to the
Jury asserlrd that the Oregon law
works an Injustice In the matter n al
lowing damages resulting from death.
He said that whlie a person could
brlrg suit for any amount he might
Centre for the loss of a llmh or ocirr
tnj'.iry. the Us was so framed that a
life could not he valued at more than
;v0 by a Jury.
Tie jury was out but one-half hour.
Tie !.!eni-e showed that Miss
Putnam was on her way Into the
b-ilJdlng. where she was employed as a
stenographer, and when she went to
leave the elevator at the fourth floor
It suddenly began to descend, catching
her so that she was crushed and died
almost Immediately.
COXDEMXATTOV SVIT STARTED
Transcontinental Telegraph Com
pany, Formerly Postal, la Plaintiff.
Suit to condemn a right of way for
its line of wire from Nlcolsl street.
along the Northern Pacific Railway Com
pany's right of way. to the line Detween
Multnomah and Columbia counties, was
begun In the Circuit Court yesterday by
the Transcontinental Telegraph Com
pany, formerly the Postal Telegraph-
Cable Company.
The distance of the right of way de
sired Is given as IS miles. The court is
asked to tlx a price for the right of way.
on the opposite side of the company's
track to that now occupied oy ins "v
ern fnlon Telegraph Company.
I'ntll the condemnation suit was nieo.
yesterday, few people In Portland seemed
to realise that the name of the Postal
Telegrsph-Cable Company had been
changed. In the complaint niea. 11 is
stated that the name of me company
was changed January li. llu.
PATROLMAX TAKES FAST RIDE
PUtoI SIiot Do Not Deter Speeder
When Officer Follows.
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wlille taking a midnight party to the
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JUllWaUKlB IKVCIO, iimfc v
gan. In another car. chased him from
the Hawthorne Prince to me -""
-rHsms and fired three shots at him.
before the chase ended.
Keegan was on ire onage, eany
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ing along at high speed. He stepped
into ine niiuuie ui mo ......
tempted to stop the car. but the driver
went on without heeding him. Another
-i h.hinii ahi.-h fCeoean
car tiw " "
eix?d. and took up the chase, but.
though ne urgeo. m unvrr ii
. - Tit... bor aVienri. t.alnlng
Deal rmcu. . .
a little at length. Keegan pulled out
his revolver ana urea, nnoii ......
came to a stop. He said that he did
not know he was speeding. In Munici
pal Court yesterday his case wss continued.
Plumbing Suits to Be Tried.
Efforts of the so-called "plumbing
trust" to have the suits brought by .
R. Fleischer against local dealers In
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on grounds that the complaints were
not technically correct in mcir imu
j - . . H ...i.pa v when Judge
uric urirftini J ' -.
Gantenheln overruled the demurrer of
the defendants. Tne case win now
to trial at a date still to be set.
Fleischer brought a suit In his own
name against a number of wholesale
. i Ki t.i n vnnnllAt and one
nemris iu iiuiimi"n
lit the name of the Multnomah Plumb
ing ft Heating company, in -u n.
each case that a verdict of I50.UD0 be
granted on the grounds of a conspiracy
to Injure him and his business.
DEPonim is up
NORTHERN PACIFIC AND ILR
RIMAX OFFICLVLS TO CONFER.
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Howard Elliott and Jnllus Krutt
schnitt Expected to Plan for
Terminal Yard Improvements.
Both Howard Elliott, president, of the
Northern Pacific, and Julius Kruttschnltt.
vice-president and director of mainte
nance and operation of the Union Pa
cific and Southern Pacific systems, are
likely to be In Portland today.
Among matters that will demand their
attention here Is the plan for Improve
ments In the local terminal yards, which
recently were pronounced dangerous by
the State Railroad Commission.
Discussion of the Union depot project
i- i.L-nlv tr. Iw hrouirht un at this
time, as the Kill Interests will not be
represented unless Carl ti. oray. mo
njw president. Is called Into conference.
James J. Hill heretofore has expressed
himself as unwilling to enter into a
depot agreement In Portland unless his
roads were allowed to take half of the
terminal company stock. At present the
Southern Paclrtc and O.-W. K. N. Co.
own 40 per cent and 20 per cent, respec
tively, and the Northern Paclrtc 40 per
cent, thus giving the Harriman Interests
control.
vf irnt it la understood, favors an
independent depot, and has not seemed
eager recently to Join with the other
roads It the plan to put up a new Union
station at which trains of all lines en
tering Portland can be accommodated.
According to recent movements of Hill
officials the erection of a new passenger
station for the accommodation of the
North Bank and Great Northern trains
exclusively, rather than of a Union depot
for all roads, seems to be the earliest
step toward the relief of Portland's ter
minal situation.
In addition to the business which he
has with Mr. Elliott. Mr. Kruttsclmltt
will probably Inspect work on the new
Harriman brlde. J. P. O'Hrlen. general
manager of the linos here, is desirous
also of taking him on an Inspection trip
throucli the newly-completed Peninsula
tunnel. '
WOOD PAVING FOR
EAST SIDE STREET
Carbolineum - Treated Blocks
to Be Given Exhaus
tive Test.
FIRST AWARD IN TEN YEARS
Street Commlltce C.Itcs Fisher,
Thorsen Co. Contract for Im
proving Eaut Morrison From
Water to Union, Avenue.
The first carbollneum-treated wood
block pavement to be laid In Portland
in 10 years will soon be put down on
East Morrison street from East Water
street to Union avenue. The Mockt
will be laid by the Carbolineum Wood
Preserving Company, of which Fisher.
Thorsen Co. are the oc1
This Is the same company whlcn pavea
Fourth street and Washington, from
First to Third. 10 years ago.
Consideration of bids eubmltted OT
three companies resulted yesterday
afternoon in the recommendation ny
the street committee of the Executive
Board to award the contract for this
work to the Carbolineum Wood Pre
serving Company, the bid of which Is
llg.685.18. after deducting I6J67.60 for
a concrete retaining wall, which has
been eliminated because It was put in
by Studepaker Brothers, who wished to
have It done under tbelr supervision
for their own foundation.
City Engineer Morris says that East
Morrison, from East Water street to
Union avenue. Is one of the most. heav
ily traveled thoroughfares In Portland
a it wua oniv after careful Investi
gation and consideration that he would
consent to the paving of this stretch
of street with wood blocks. It will be
a severe test of the qualities of this
character of paving, but Mayor Simon
declares that he 1" pleased with the
recommendation of the committee and
that he believes the blocks will stand
up under the traffic.
I hava been anxious to see wood
blocks In competition with the other
pavements," said the Mayor, -ana
am s-ini the committee has recom
mended the award of contract to the
carbolineum company. - Fisher, Thorsen
& Co., Its local representatives, are
thoroughly reliable, financially and
otherwise, and will guarantee the pave
ment to wear. Their guarantee satis
fies me that the blocks will stand the
heavy traffic, but In case they should
not. Fisher, Thorsen A Co. can be de
nended tinon to replace the pavement.
even without being asked by the city
to do so."
nlir to the fact that the street Is
so largely used and that It is very Im
portant to complete the work in rapid
time, the contractors will maice a rec
ord Job of It. according to M. O.
Thorsen. a member of the firm. The
company has completed a new wood
treating plant of large capacity and
will be able to supply the blocks as fast
as they ran be laid.
The street committee yesterday also
recommended the award of contract to
the Consolidated Contract Company, a
local concern, for paving Commercial
street from Skldmore street to Killings
worth avenue. Its bid being below that
of the Oregon Hassnm Paving Company,
the old bidders. The new company bid
$1.75. as against 11.85 a square yard
by the old company. This action also
pleased Mayor. Simon, who had caused
an Investigation to be made as to the
ability of the new company to carry
out Its rontracta and decided it Is re
sponsible. During the meeting Chairman R. T.
Piatt announced that the committee
will not "load up the Incoming admin
istration with a lot of paring work
that cannot be done this season."
"We don't Intend to burden the next
administration by leaving for It a big
lot of work that can't be done during
the paving season of this year," said
Mr. Piatt. "We will award only such
contracts as can be finished the latter
part of October or early In November."
DAM TO BE STRENGTHENED
Bondholders of Idaho Project Vote)
91,000.000 for Work.
BOISK. Idaho. May 4. The big dam
at Mackay, Idaho, on the Lost River
project, a structure that has played an
Interesting part In political affairs In
this state. Is to be reconstructed at a
total cost of 11.000,000, through the re
financing of the project, and made per
fectly safe. The deal financing the proj
ect was consummate,; a few days ago In
Chicago and means the opening of a
rich section of Southern Idaho.
The bondholders of the project voted,
at a meeting held there, and attended
by State Engineer Robinson, Governor
Hawley. Attorney-General McDougall
and J. E. Clinton, a prominent Boise
banker, to expend 12,000.000 on the proj
ect placing It in the very bent possible
condition.
Boy Injured While Playing.
PENDLETON. Or., May 4. (Special.)
Fred Dosier. the young son of Mr.
and Mrs. Neil Dorler. of this city, sus
tained a fracturitj thigh bone yester
day afternoon In a peculiar accident.
He had a rope, about the neck of his
dog. with which he was playing, when
the anil ' i suddenly atarted down the
street. .'he boy became entangled in
Ml'BBY WAS l.AZY AXD CRUEL
Divorce Proct-.""is Bring to Light
Domestic Differences.
Laziness, on the part of her husband,
was one of the reasons that Mrs. Ksele
Flory gave yesterday In her suit for
divorce from Aria Ewlng Flory. Not
only does Mrs. Flory charge lair.
COMMISSION RULE TOPIC
Progressive Business Men's Club to
Dlscii Operations.
"How does the commission plan
work In cities where It has been tried?"
will be the subject for discussion at
the future meetings of the Progressive
Business Men s Club, which holds a
weekly luncheon on Thursdays In
Richards' Cafe. It Is a comparatlvely
new organlaxtlon. having for Its object
the discussion of civic Improvements
and business conditions.
At yesterday's luncheon the principal
speaker was Clinton L. Shorno. He
dealt with the duties of the business
man as related to his cltlxenshlp. Brief
talks were made by other members of
the club. Indorsement was given to the
way In which librarian and other offi
cials of the Library Association are
meeting the needs of the people.
The officers of the club are: Presi
dent, Eugene Brookings: vice-president.
John G. Peters: treasurer. Earl L Clark,
and secretary. Henry M. Browning.
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waa thrown to the ground
so violently the leg was broken.
Lumber Steamer Is Fast.
SEATTLE. Wash.. May 4. The big
li.mher steamer Hazel JJOliar, wnicn
went aground st the southern point of
FRANK S. GRANT
CITV ATTORSET.
Caadldate for Nepabllcaa Nomlaatloa
May S.
i Paid Advertisement.)
o
day and
Sal
day
GREAT OVERSTOCKED SALE
Robert Douglas, the Tailor, Will Sell Any
$40, $45, $SO Suit for Only
Continued cold weather during the past few weeks has greatly reduced the sale
of Summer suits-many a man putting off its purchase because he felt he could
well do without a while longer. Therefore our stocks are larger than they ought to
be at this time and we feel compelled to resort to drastic measures to reduce them.
We are going to make'it worth every man's while to buy - at once by giving the
fyemdZrtricted choice of our $40, $45 and $50 Suitings
for only $25.
Bear in mind that we carry the largest and most select line of tailor's woolens in
the Northwest.
Bear in mind that every suit is made to your own individual measure in our own
sanitary workrooms in this city by highest class union tailors.
Bear in mind that every suit sold by this store is backed by a most binding guar
antee of giving satisfactory wear.
Bear in mind that if any suit fails to come up to your ideas in fit or wear we will
either replace it free or refund the money.
foert Douglas, The Tailor
Open Evenings 125 Fifth Street, Near Washington
R
TChldby Island last night, resisted all
efforts of two powerful tugs to pull her
off the sand in which she lies. Her cargo
of telegraph poles and lumber Is being
removed, and the tugs will make another
effort tonight. However. It Is feared the
steamer will he held fast until the high
tide of May 1?. Water is rising In the
hold. Indicating that the ship struck a
rock.
Callilamct May Be Power Site.
CATHLAMET. Wash., May 4. (Spe
cial.) A representative of the Oregon.
Washington Electric Company is here
looking over the field In the vicinity of
Cathlamet with a view to locating a
site for the development of electric
light and power. It Is probable that an
application will soon bo made to the
Council of the City of Cathlamet for a
franchise.
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VOTE: X 12
For Mayor
Gay uNDoanf.
GAY LOMBARD
Republican
FAVORS:
Commission Form of Government
Clean Council
Impartial Enforcement of All Laws
OPPOSES:
Special Permits
City Hall Lobbying
Graft of Every Description
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY:
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Evening Telegram
Mr.
"It must be said to the credit of
Lombard that he is the only
candidate for Mayor who is square
ly and flat-footedly meeting every
issue presented and talking rif-ht
out in meeting like a real man."
Evening Journal
"The campaign of Gay Lombard must have
appealed strongly to the people of Portland.
It has been a direct, forceful and impressive
discussion of public affairs. It has included
a courageous review of not only measures but
men. The Journal believes Mr. Lombard
should be nominated because of the enemies
he has made."
" Evening News
"Gay Lombard, one of the most
fearless and honest members of the
City Council, may be a candidate
against Simon for the Republican
nomination for Mayor. ... Ever
since his election to the Council, Mr.
Lombard has been on the right side
of every question."
(Paid Advertisement)