THE MORNING OREGONIAN. THURSDAY, DECE3IBER 12, VJ12.
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PRISON FIRE FOUND
PLOT FOR LIBERTY
Seven-Year-Term Convict and
Cellmate Now in Solitary
Places
PLAN KNOWN, WATCH ; SET
Incendiary Blaze in Irfbrary on De
cember 3 Was Deep-Jjaid Scheme
to Make Escape Guard Hirions
Discovers Freedom Move.
SALES!, Or., Dec. 11. (Special.)
John J. Stanley, servinr a seven-yeaY
term In the Penitentiary trom Benton
County on a forgery charge, is in soli
tary confinement at the prison follow
ing a discovery by prison officials that
he was responsible for the incendiary
fire of December 3, which threatened
to destroy the new auditorium. His
cellmate. Louis Huffman, is also in sol
itary confinement, although Stanley is
the man directly charged with setting
the building afire.
The fire was part of a plot entered
into by five convicts with the purpose
of escaping. The cell vt Stanley and
Huffman was lmmedoiately -adjoining
the new library, which is at the rear
of the auditorium and is a portion of
the atfdltorium building. , Stanley had
been employed In the library doing
veneer work.
The fire was started with oil-soaked
rags, parts of which were afterward
discovered by the Penitentiary, author
ities. Stanley, Huffman and three other
convicts, whose names were not given,
were found huddled together shortly
after the fire broke out. Chapel Guard
Fisher saw them. Turnkey Charles
Huddleson was notified at once and
steps were taken to prevent ft break
and extinguish the fire.
Plot Known for a Time.
The real plot, it is stated by prison
officials, had been known for a time
and the men bad been watched. It
was discovered ihat they were bor
ing a hole through the three-foot con
crete floor of their celL Underneath
the cell is the basement.
It is believed that their plan, dui
lng the confusion and excitement coin
cident with the fire, was to knock out
the cell bottom, which could have been
accomplished with a blow, drop Into
the basement, force the basement win
dow and make a dash for the walls
and freedom.
It happened that the .morning. of the
fire there was a heavy fog, which lifted,
however, and this fact, with the addi
tional fact that the convicts were
aware that their plan had been dis
covered, prevented the break.
Guard Hirions is credited with hav
ing discovered the plot to make the
escape.
Convicts Fight Fire.
The fire In the aditorlum. while not
resulting In serious damage, at first
seemed to threaten the entire south
wing of the Institution. Convicts were
turned loose to fight the fire and with
the assistance of the Salem fire depart
ment succeeded In putting It out be
fore heavy damage was done.
At the time prison officials said they
thought the fire was either of incen
diary origin or caught from defective
wirlnr. but the idea of defective wir
ing was scouted, as : the, wires in -.the
south wing were all supposea to nave
been, switched off that morning.
Prison officials have kept quiet as
to the real cause of the fire, although
It was discovered immediately. Stan
ley, evidently the ringleader of the
plot, has served a term in prison be
fore in San Quentin, Cal.
VALE FAVORS WILL R. KING
Chamber of Commerce Also Prepares
for State Wool Growers.
VALE, Or.. Dec 11. Special.) At
meeting of the Vale Chamber of Com
merce Monday night elaborate prepa
rations were outlined and when the
State Wool growers' Association assem
bles here January t, 3 and 4. for its
annual convention the growers may
expect a royal reception at the hands
of the citizens of Vale. State Secretary
Hoke was present and delivered the
principal address. Several committees
were appointed.
As a result of the strong sentiment
in this section in favor of Will R.
King for Secretary of the Interior, the
Chamber of Commerce adopted resolu
tions Indorsing him and requesting
President-elect Wilson to appoint him.
communication was read from M.
Alexander, of Boise, a wealthy business
man of Idano. and a Presidential Elect
or this year, favoring King's appoint
ment. -
HOOD RIVER TO DIVERSIFY
Commercial Club Encourages Mann,
facturers and Farmers.
HOOD RIVER. Or.. Dec 11. (Spe
cial.) A greater diversity of Industries
is one of the slogans adopted by the
Hood River Commercial Club, which
held its annual meeting here last night,
when W. L. Clark, J. H. Hellbronner,
Charles Hall and J. R. Putnam were
elected to the board of directors. The
club will not only make an effort to se
cure factories, but will Increase the In
terest in poultry raising and the grow
ing of pigs and dairying.
While It is not believed that poultry,
to specialise in this industry alone, will
pay in Hood River, every orcbardist is
urged to raise his own chickens and
milk and have a small surplus of these
products to dispose of throughout the
year.
FAMOUS HEN IS CHAGRINED
With 266 Eggs In S21 Dys, Kose
burg Chicken Passes O. A. O. Hen.
ROSEBURG, Or., Dec. 11. (Special.)
Jesse Morris, of Roseburg, possesses
a chicken which for laying qualities
has no equal in the state. During the
last ten months and 1 days the hen
has laid a total of 266 eggs, or seven
more eggs than was laid by that fa
mous hen which was tutored at the
Corvallls college farm, and advertised
world wide.
The hen is of the Barred Rock strain
and was hatched by Mr. Morris. The
bird Is on exhibition at the Poultry
Show and is attracting considerable
attention at the hands of poultry fanciers.
OCCUPATION TAX OPPOSED
Merchants of Kosebnrg Would Test
Legality or Measure.
ROSEBURG. Or.7Dec. 11. (Special.)
Asserting that the so-called occupation
tax at present In effect in Roseburg is
unconstitutional, the merchants and
professional men of the city are con
sidering the proposition of banding to
gether in order to test the legality of
the measure In the courts. The occu
pation tax has been In operation in
Roseburg for a number of years, but
not until the Council threatened to In
crease the tax sufficiently to make up
the deficit resulting from the abollsh-
- n "nAnr" hA.r resorts did
uieui- v tan, "
those affected question, or refuse! to
pay the tax.
The occupation- ordinance, designat
ing the various increases and the lines
of business effected, was to have come
Mn,iitdMtiAn . a t the regular
meeting of the Council last night, but
owing to a storm oi proiesi
t..i. nT Ym YYiArf.hA.nts final consider
ation was postponed until Friday night
when oral remonstrances will be re
ceived. It Is believed that the busi
ness Interests of the city win oe wen
DALLAS MAW IS BORJf AND
BIKH IN SAME .HOLSK.
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Henry Monroe Brown. -
DALLAS, Or.. Dec. 11. (Spe
cial.) Henry Monroe Brown,
who was born at Dallas, Or., ,
April 18. 1859, died at his resi
dence December 7. His death
came In the same bouse in which
he was born more than 53 years
ago. H. M. Brown was the young
est son of W. C. Brown and
Martha Brown, pioneers, who
crossed the plains to Oregon In
the early 40's. His father was
one of the leading citizens of
Polk County.
Henry Brown passed practical
ly all his life In and near Dallas
and for a number of years has
taken an active part In the poli
tics of the" city and county. He
married Flora Edna Plummer on
February 18, 1879. She died Feb
ruary 22. 1902. Children of this
union are Frank V. Brown; Lott
D. Brown, a n attorney, and
George M. Brown, all residents
of Dallas. On June 4, 1907, Mr.
Brown married Mary E. Bailey,
who survives him. The funeral
was held from the family resi
dence Monday.
represented at Friday night's meet
ing, and that spirited debates will en
sue. Inasmuch as the merchants of
Roseburg favor the property tax in
preference to the occupation tax. It is
likely that a special election will be
called In order to amend the city
charter. Under the present charter the
city Is unable to levy a tax to exceed
10 mills. This levy is at present in
force, and additional money Is neces
sary. The merchants consider the oc
cupation tax- equivalent to double tax
ation, and openly assert that they will
not submit to the proposed increase.
POLK CONTEST TO CLOSE
Vote for County Assessor Is Now
Being Recounted,
nAT.ua. Or- Dec. 11. (Special.)
Th. rircuit Court of Polk County,
Judge Kelly presiding, is now the
a .An a f nna of the most interesting
election contests ever held In Polk
County. Arthur R. Allen, defeated
candidate for Assessor, is contesting
the right to the office with Frank
Meyer, the successiui jjemocrauc
didate. Upon the face of the official re-
. Allan wan HoffllltAd bv three
votes. The contest was based princi
pally upon ine Bisuiupuuu
in the count had crept in. owing to the
1 Kn,.r.A vnrlf In pnitntinr ballots.
Only six precincts of the county are
In question. wim mree le-twumcu
yesterday, tne contestant ino u
testee lost and gained equally.
mi... . v. i . oloftlnn hnnirdM are
i no - -
required to perform and do unrea
sonable things, came out in me near-
Ing when testimony was inirooucea iu
. i ... v.a- th. inritrpa nnd clerks of
election In the Eola (West Salem) pre
.in.i way- rnmnniiAd to work continu
ously from 8 A. M. of November 6. un
til 11:30 F. M. OI iNOVemoer o. i. in
hoii.vAri h.m thfit the next Legislature
ii) i.a ..ollAil iinnn to chan&re the
law, and provide for another board for
each precinct, ana pDrui.-uiaiijr i
larger precincts.
"BIG SIX" TO BE PROBED
investigation of Alleged Produce
Trust Starts.
ct. . nn.Y T Tir..n Tlan 1 1 f 3nA(i n.1. i
OlUli YY - - '
,n.aY.AnnAnA nllAri OTt the desk Of
United States District Attorney Coiner
has convinced him mat tne io
conspiracy In restraint oi inmc iuu
against the Seattle Produce Distribu
tors Company (the big six of Western
avenue) by H. F. Davidson, of Hood
River, and others should be investi
gated by the Federal grand Jury. The
Jury does not reconvene until February
17 and a special session may be called
within a few days.
Assistant District Attorney John J.
Sullivan was in conference today with
District Attorney B. 8. Rodney, of
Nome. But for this, the matter would
...i.,hl h. Ink.li tin n.t once with
Attorney-General Wlckershara for his
advice.
One letter received by the prosecutor
recites the experience of a farmer who
received S5 cents net for a shipment of
two and one-half tons of cahbage. The
commission man In that case, however,
is not a member of the "Blx Six."
A MUSICAL HOME.
Will be yours if you take advantage
of the low prices and easy terms being
offered by the Bush A Lane Piano Co.,
355 Washington sc. on pianos and
player pianos. Open evenings.
Spent Xoon Hoar to Good Advantage.
The customer who called during the
noon hour on Monday and took advan
tage of the low prices ana terms 01
fored bv the Bush A Lane Piano Co.,
3&S Washington sU spent but a few
minutes and saved many dollars. Open
evenings.
Pianos, $5 Down, $1.50 Per Week
Bush A Lane Piano Co.. 355 Wash
ington st. Open evenings.
GRAY'
EAT MEMQVA
Continues to attract the crowds who are anxious to secure some of the wonderful values we are offering. Our
entire, stock of the famous Chesterfield Clothing for Men, the finest imported and domestic Furnishings, our
entire stock of Ladies' Finest Tailored Suits, Coats, Raincoats, Tailored Waists, Skirts, Petticoats, in fact, every
article in our immense stock except a few contract goods are included in this Great Removal Sale. All of the
famous Chesterfield Suits and Overcoats at the following price slaughter: y .
Men's Suits
All $20.00 values' priced at. .$14.50
All $25.00 values priced at. .$18.50
All 130.00 values priced at.. $22.50
All" $35.00 values priced at .; .$25.50
All $40.00 values priced at. .$28.50
All $45.00 values priced at. .$33.50
Men's Trousers
$ 5.00 Men's Trousers priced $3.75
$ 6.00 Men's Trousers priced $4.50.
$ 7.00 Men's Trousers priced $5.50
$ 8.00 Men's Trousers priced $5.75
'$ 9.00 Men's Trousers priced $6.00
$10.00 Men's Trousers priced $7.50
Men's Fine Underwear
$1.00 values Men's Underwear
$1.25 values Men's Underwear
$1.50 values Men's Underwear
$2.00 values Men's Underwear
$2.25 values Men's Underwear
$2.50 values Men's Underwear
i s- p
at 95c
$1.15
$1.45
$1.65
$1.85
Great Reductions on Ladies' Tailored Suits
All $25
All $30
All $35
All $40
All $45
All $50
All $60
Ladies' Suits
00 Suits priced at. .. $16.50
00 Suits priced at. . . .$19.50
00 Suits priced at:'.-. .$22.50
00 Suits priced at. . . .$26.50
,00 Suits priced at. . . .$31.50
,00 Suits priced at . . . .$33.50
.00 Suits priced at...... -$42.50
Ladies' Goats
All $17.50 Coats priced, at. .$12.50
All $18.50 Coats priced at. . $13.50
All $20.00 Coats priced at.. $14.00
All $25.00 Coats priced at .$16.50
All $30.00 Coats priced at.. $19. 50
All $35.00 Coats priced at.. $22.50
All $40.00 Coats priced at. .'$31.50
Ladies' Waists
All
All $
All$
.75 Waists
.00 Waists
.00 Waists
All $ 6.00 Waists
.00 Waists
.00 Waists
.00 Waists
All.$
All $ 8.
All $10.
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$2.95
$3.25
$3.75
$4.50
$5.00
$5.75
$7.00
Special Sale on Petticoats, Skirts and Sweater Coats
Selections Are Still Good. Terms of Sale Strictly Gash
273-275 Morrison
148 Fourth Street
R0 ' E GR
AY
273-275 Morrison
148 Fourth Street
JENNIE 1LDRIGK DIES
GRAXT COUNTY BUSINESS WOM
AN HAS BRIEF IlilNESS.' .
Native of Ireland Who Came to Ore
gon in 1874 Mourned by Pioneers.
Funeral Jjargely Attended.
cNyOl CITY. Or.. lec. 11. (Spe
cial.) The funeral of Mrs. Jennie Mul-iH-v
nrvmrred here Sunday under the
misnlFiti of the Julia Chapter, No. 28.
Order of Eastern Star, of which she
was a charter member. Burial was
made ' in the Canyon City Cemetery.
H.r riAAtn followed a short Illness from
Bright's disease. She was one of Grant
County's foremost and well-known cit
izens-
Mr- MuldrlcK was a native of Ire
land and was born at Newton Stewart.
Tyrone County. Her age maa 57 years
anil 8 months. She arrived in Grant
County from California In 1874 and ten
years later was married to jonn mui
drlck, who was one of Grant County's
substantial merchants- and business
men. Mr. Muldrlck died in 1899, leav
ing large business affairs, which
Mrs. Muldrlck managed with rare
ability. She had keen business
sagacity, and at the same time
developed- a character that made
and held throughout her life the warm
est friendship. There was scarcely a
pioneer in Grant County who did not
know Mrs. Muldrlck, and all held her
in highest esteem.
She is survived by two children, Ma
bel Elizabeth and John Muldrlck, both
of this place, and a sister. Mrs. Mar
garet Woods, of Canyon City; and Miss
Fannie McLaughlin, a sister living In
Ireland, where a brother, John James
McLaughlin, also lives.
MANY STATE FARMS ASKED
Hood River Petition Urges Scattered
Stations.
HOOD RIVER, Or., Dec. 11. (Special.)
A bill has been prepared by C. D.
Thompson and a committee appointed
by the Commercial Club, which will be
submitted to the Legislature at Its next
session calling for the location in the
Hood River Valley of a branch expe
rimental station. The bill at present
Is in the hands of the members of the
PIANO BUYERS
ATTENTION
Pianos sold for less in
proportion to cost than ever
sold in Portland. Our up
stairs location means a
saving to you. We have a
large stock of used Pianos
and Piano Players. This is
your opportunity to get one
as good as new ior nau. na
original cost.
New goods sold propor
tionately low. We carry the
high-grade Ivers & Pond
Piano, built for those who
wish the best.
TUnVTEMBEB, OUR ENTRANCE IS '
THROUGH THE CLOTHING STORE
106 FIFTH STREET
Hovenden Piano Company
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DANDRUFF
FALLING
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ITCHY SCALP 25-CENT "DANDERINE"
Save Your Hair! Danderine Destroys Dandruff and Stops
Falling Hair at Once Grows Hair, We Prove It.
If you care for heavy hair, that
glistens with beauty and is radiant
with life; has an incomparable softness
and Is fluffy and lustrous you must use
Danderine. because nothing else accom
plishes so much for the hair. '
Just one application of Knowlton's
Danderine will double the beauty of
your hair, besides It immediately dis
solves every particle of dandruff; you
cannot have nice, heavy, healthy hair
If you have dandruff. This destructive
scurf robs the hair of Us lustre, its
strength and Us very life, and If not
overcome It produces a feverishness
and Itching of the scalp; the hair roots
perish, loosen and die; then the hair
falls out fast '
If your hair has been neglected and
Is thin, faded, dry, scraggy or too oily,
don't hesitate, but get a 25-cent bottle
of Knowlton's Danderine at any drug
store or toilet counter; apply a little as
directed and ten minutes after you will
say this was the best Investment you
ever made. ,
We sincerely believe, regardless of
everything else advertised, that if you
desire soft, lustrous, baautlful rlr and
lots of It no dandruff no itching
scalp and no more falling rir you
must use Knowlton's Danderrine. If
eventually why not now? A 3S-cnt
bottle will truly amase you.
faculty of the Oregon Agricultural Col
lege, who have heartily Indorsed the
proposed branch station here.
The terms of the bill will differ in
one respect from any ever submitted
to the Legislators. All other sections
have granted for the use of experi
ments a tract of 10 acres. In Hood
River it is proposed to conduct the testa
on a number of smaller tracts, so great
is the difference in the character of
the soil in different parts of the valley.
Dr.. Gallaudet Is Honored.
VANCOUVER, Wash., Dec 11. (Spe
cial.) In honor of Dr. Thomas Gallau
det, first teacher of the -deaf In the
TTntt. Ctst.R th0 riAf fl.t th.6 StatO
School for the Deaf in this city yes-
terday held special exercises in the
chapel. Professor Thomas F. Clarke, su
perintendent, and other members of
the faculty, delivered addresses In sign
language. Dr. Gallaudet founded the
first school for the deaf In the United
States, at Hartford, Conn., and In 1917.
the 100th anniversary, there will be an
international convention of the deaf In
that city. -
Fulfilled at
Jenning & Sons
THE great problem with most people at
this time is what will I give to father,
mother, sweetheart or dear friend;; The
'more you think the matter over the more you are at
sea. If you will just visit this store your troubles
will end, as we have made special efforts to assist you
in purchasing beautiful and at the same time useful
presents that will last a lifetime and constantly bring
up pleasant remembrances of the donor.
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NO. 1
This Solid Mahogany Sewing Table
in a beautiful satin finish. Kegu
lar price $24;
This Week $15.75
NO. 2
This commodious Rocker with lux
urious Turkish cushions, in the '
c: . l i i . 5
just the thing for men folks. Reg
ular price $32;
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Tl 117. -1 (MO CA
lniS TieeK P10.JU The Above cute only rep-
resent a few of the many hundred equally as attractive bargains to select from.
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The Home of Good Furniture
Cor. Morrison and Second Sts. One Year Ahead of Competitors