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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 7, 1915)
6 THE 3IORMXG OREGONIAy. THURSDAT, OCTOBER 7. 1915. HOOD RIVER DOCTOR DIES BY OWN HAND Dr. E. E. Ferguson Is. Found in Jree-HouseNote Beside n- , Body Explains Deed. DOMESTIC AFFAIRS UPSET Uead Man Believed to Bare Brooded Over Impending Divorce Coi. pic Had Remarried Last Win ter and Again Separated. HOOD RIVER. Or.. Oct. 6. (Spe cial.) Dr. E. E. .Ferguson. fprmrly a prominent surgeon of The Dalles, com mitted suicide this afternoon by shoot ing: himself through the heart. The body was found about B o'clock, ap parently about two hours -after the wound was inflicted. In the "bird's nest" a peculiar -sleeping: house oc cupied by the dead surgeon in the branches of a tall forest tree in a park on his local country estate. The wound was made with a revolver, which was found beside the dead man. Dr. Ferguson was fully dressed and had apparently fallen back on his bed after shooting himself. He left a note giving reasons for taking his own life. The note was turned over to Dr. V. R. Abraham, Coroner, who refused to di vulge its contents until after consulta tion with Dr. Ferguson's attorney, Judge R. R. Butler, of The Dalles. Dr. Abraham. however, . confirmed the theory of local friends of Dr. Fergu son Insofar as to state that brooding over domestic affairs was the main reason for the deed. Dr. Ferguson's wife, a former prac ticing physician at The Dalles herself, who for many years had maintained a professional partnership with her hus band, recently left for Portland, where their only child, Ruth, is attendlns school. It was stated that disagree ments had arisen between the two, that they had separated and that divorce proceedings were Imminent. They had teen divorced on a former occasion, and were remarried last Winter. They came here this Spring to make their home on a West Side place, one ol the best places In Hood River. The treehouse, in which Dr. Fergu fcon chose to end his life, is a unique 3og structure, and has been visited by many sightseers to the valley. The residence of the country place, with its contents of handsome furnishings, was destroyed by fire the week before last, and since that time Dr. Ferguson had been sleeping in the treehouse. It was stated by friends of Dr. Fer guson that he had also been worried recently over financial troubles. Neighbors of the dead man were re cently told by him that he was plan ning on spending the Winter taking special work at a Chicago medical chool, and that next year he expected again to begin active practice. ' Dr. Ferguson was about 40 years of age. of "atiackerv" ara twn nf thA mnitt potent elements in the whole stirring- production. "DamagM Goods does not fall to Instruct and Interest, and car ries a strong human appeal. It will play at the National Theater all week. GERJIAJf WAR FTliMS ATTRACT Pictured Events of Great Straggle Draw Crowds at Heillg. Thrilling German war pictures are being shown to great audiences at the Heilig Theater this week. The films depict war conditions in Germany anH some or the films were taken in Bel gium and France. An interesting epi sode was the capture of a number of toe films from a French operator. Perhaps the most stirring; event Die tured in the film is the burning of Ant werp after the siege. In this picture an unusual insight into army life and maneuvers is given and a remarkable T1TE DAMJSS IS SHOCKED Dr. E. E. Ferguson's Friends Unable to Explain Suicide. THE DALLES, Or.. Oct. 6. (Special.) The Dalles was shocked thla evening to learn of the suicide of Dr. E. E. Fer guson, of Hood River, formerly of The Dalles. The physician was exceedingly popular here and his friends do not understand why he took his life. Until February 22, 1912, Dr. Ferguson was head of The Dalles Hospital, being as sociated with his wife. Dr. Belle C. Ferguson, and Dr. J. A. Reuter. The Fergusons ' disposed of their hospital Interests and practice hece on that date to Dr. Reuter and Dr.-Fred Thompson. Dr. Ferguson came here as a young physician and married Belle Cooper Khinehart, widow of Dr. Rhinehart, who was ten years older than Fergu son. The Fergusons were divorced in Portland less than a year after they left The Dalles, he receiving the decree by mutual agreement. The property rights were settled out of court, the wife getting $82,000. The couple were remarried In Portland the day after last Thanksgiving. It had been rumored here for several days that Dr. Ferguson had retained an attorney to institute divorce pro ceedings against his wife for the second time. His friends say he had brooded deeply since' his Becond marriage. "SIN" CONVEYS LESSON &VN OF" FEATURE FILMS DRAW'S POHTLAXD THE ATER. CROWDS. "Damaged Goods," Chaplin Comedy, and Genua War Picture Keep Show Houses Filled. The Vampire woman, she of the wicked eyes and snaky charm has all w eek vied with Chaplin, drawing hosts of people- to the Majestic Theater to see, -Sin" and "Shanghaied." The bill is a happy mixture of a sad fascinat ing play, which is followed by the merriest of Chaplin comedies. Theda Bare, as the young Italian girl whose very personality is danger and who unwittingly leads a faithful but unloved sweetheart to destruction, scores the highest mark of her unusual nd artistic crweer. Perhaps aside from the drama itself, the most tense interest lies In watching Theda Bara siren-like lure her victim to his doom, As in the old Greek dramas, the' victims of "Sin" are carried swiftly. Kurely and pitilessly to a tragic end. 1-ike all the plays featuring Theda tiara, there is an ever present Nemesis and a lesson of the damning conse quences of sin. Chaplin's new comedy Is ly tar his funniest. "DAMAGED GOODS' HAS APPE.VL Moral Drama Is Keeping National Theutcr Crowded Daily. Since the first day that "Damaged floods" appeared at the National Thea ter, no performance after 12 o'clock lias failed to- more than pack the house. The keen character Interpreta tion combined with the strong moral appeal of Eugene Brleux' famous drama is not only making an unusual impres sion mi the public but it receiving strong commendation from prominent physicians, social workers, moralists and club women. The plot of the story is definitely outlined and delicately handled. No rart of -the production Is either repul sive or crued, although all parts of it are extremely frank. Richard Bennet. as the young man of excellent home training, whose life is wrecked by a girl of the streets and who in turn victimizes through ignorance his girl wife, hia child and the nurse and her child. Is a high type of the American motion picture The. hospital scenes and tie exposure CHARACTER ACTRESS W II I STARS IX "A SWEDISH FLIRTATION" AT THE EMPRESS. JW 5 4f 2 Emily Greene. Pretty girls, good singing and dancing and much comedy will be some of the features of the professional "tryout" acts to ap year at the Empress Theater to night. Including the big Empress bill, there will be 12 acts in all on .the - second show. Howard Martyn. the artistic comedian who appears in a clever comedy and singing act with Mary Va lerie, will introduce the "tryout" acts. Starring on the professional tryout programme tonight will be a 6-year-old wonder in the act of Billings and Billings, featur ing Master Charles, a miniature Charley Chaplin in real life. Isabel Alartin, a pretty miss, will offer a pleasing singing turn. Ray Bowers and Bister will pre sent a musical act. Emily Greene, a talented ac tress, stars in "A Swedish Flirta tion," an excellent piece of char acter work. . W.GLT.U. RE-ELEGTS Convention at Newberg Again Names List of Officers. KANSAS ACT IS EXPLAINED Mrs. atintthncr Declares Daw Has r roved Workable in Her State. While Dr. Anderson Defends Oregon Measure Aid Asked. NEWBERG. Or,. Oct. 6. SSnrl 1 The election today at the State W. C. T. U. convention resulted In the re election of thA nfflf.. " " r 1 1 ' . 1W11U w s. President HTva Tn,iA tlt i- . - " v. ai. XV,: ill p, ol Portland; vlce-president-at-large, Hen- ii owr. or AiDany; corresponding secretary. Mrs. Mary D. Russell, of Portland; recording secretary, Mra Madge J. Means, of Shedds, and treas urer, Mrs. Margaret Houston, of Port land. All were elected by a unani mous vote. Mrs. Lillian Mltf a.-. - , dent of the W. C. T. U. of 'Kansas, spoke briefly at the morning session. She said the Kansas law is tht host nrAhiiitnn law in the world and that it had pre- vuniea annking. She received a huge sheaf of sunflowers, the emblem of her state. Mrs. Mitchner was ione of the speaker tonight, her subject being the results of the enforcement of the pro hibition law in Kansas. Mra. Sleets Vrgr Co-Ope ration. MrS. Lucifl. T' Ariftftnn. T state lecturer, said these should be a new Salvation Army organized to de velop true statesmanship. Airs. Mattie At KlAoth -r , j, called attention to the importance of wo i.-uve support or the W. C T. u. in the enforcement of the prohibition law. Much Mthliafgam w. . t i remarks of Rev. Henry Mills. 86 years of age. who said that he was one of three who vrttpH fn, n-v.ii. years ago in Vermilion County, Illinois. AiiLo xxanson, 01 roruano, said it is the dutv tf th w r t tt i in increasing the sentiment in favor of law enforcement- Author Explains Dry Law. Dr. J. E. Anderson, of The Da lion author of the prohibition law of Oregon, spoke at length tonight in ex planation of the act. He combatted the argument sometimes advanced to tne eriect that it is not a workable law. This afternoon the delesatea were entertained at a reception by the. Woman's Civic Improvement Club. On the opening day of the session the Commercial Club tendered the dele gates the use of its rooms. .telegrams have been cominsr In to the convention from.aIl over the United States and the proceedings of the sessions are evidently attracting wide interest. The meetings have been well attended by citizens of Kewberg. The convention closes Its w"rk tomorrow night. display of German heavy artillery is shown. The films are the first authen tic picture record that has reached America, and the vivid pictures are such that while they sometimes are sad and impressive, they convey much of educational value and a comprehensive idea or what war is. Along with the pictures Fred Tonken gives a lecture, in which he brings out the mest potent parts of the films and gives a clearer idea of each incident. The war pictures are as attractive to the audiences now as at their first dis play here last Spring. BRIDGE FETE OPENS TODAY Good Roads Convention and Carni val On at North Bend. NORTH BEND. Or.. Oct, 6. (Spe cial.) The bridge carnival, celebrating the completion of the "Willamette-Pa cific bridge across Coos Bay. com mences here tomorrow. A good roads convention and a fraternal parade will occupy the day and dancing, wrestling and other amusements will be held at night. W. C. Hawley. Representative In. Congress, and a number of state and Government good roads engineers will be here. C. J. Millis, of the Southern Pacific headquarters in San Francisco, has arrived for the carnival. RIFLEMEN REACH RANGE Oregon Guard and Naval Team Is Practicing for National Match. Adjutnt-General George A. White of the Oregon National Guard, yesterday received a telegram from Captain Buchanan, team commander, saying the members of the Oregon National Guard and Naval Militia had arrived at the range at Jacksonville. Fla.. and were engaged in practice preliminary to the National match. October 15. Twelve shooting members and three team officers comprised the party chosen as a result of the state matches held at Clackamas range early in September. FORESTRY CABIN FINISHED fire-Finding Station on Hood May Be Followed by Others. The cabin on the summit of Mount Hood that will next year house the fire-finding apparatus used in the forest service, ia about finished. The roof was put on Sunday. If the severe storms of the comng Winter do not destroy the work of Elijah Coalman, who Is building the cabin, similar buldngs wll be placed on the summts of Mounts St. Helens and Adams next season. That is the plan of A E. Colioon. supervisor of the Columbia National forest. Norwegian Steamer Pursued. NEW YORK. Oct. 6. The Norwegian steamer Drammensf jord arrived today from Sandefjord, Norway, and reported having been chased by a German sub marine in the North Sea between Bergen and Kirkwall. Captain Stensmark said he escaped by driving his vessel at full speed and at the same time send ing wireless calls which brought British patrols. The submarine then gave up the chase. Corpse Found at Coyote. IONE. Or.. Oct. 6. (Special. An unidentified man has been found dead near Coyote. Sheriff McAcfee. of Hepp ner. and Coroner Chick, of Ione, have gone there .to hold an ianuest, SKAMOKAWA FAIR OPENS BIG DISPLAYS OP" PRODUCE AND STOCK ARE SHOWN. School Exhibits Al.o Noteworthy, a ad Canning Demonstrations Prove Moat Interesting. CATHLAMEt: Wash.. Oct rSn. ' cial.) The Wahkiakum Countv fnJr which opened today at Skamokawa, is without question the best on the lower ver. Though this is the smallest countv. it produces 'some of the biggest vege tables in the state. The rich tldeland. of which this county has thousands of acres, produces wonderful vegetables. me caooage and root crops being mam moth. Two lS-foot sunflower stocks, raised on this land, are attracting much attention. - Some 12-foot corn and a cabbage 20 inches in diameter were raised on logged-off hill land with no Irrigation and without special culture. A general farm exhibit from the pro gressing farming community of Grays River contains 83 different varieties of grain, vegetables and fruit. Some of tne best vegetables were planted the first of June and some as late as August 1. The stock exhibit, while not exten sive, contains some fine animals. Note worthy is the herd of Ayrshires. Mrs. Timothy Richards, of Skamok awa, has an exhibit of house plants that is one of the leading displays. It contains immense specimens of Orien tal begonias, seven-foot geraniums, and many beautiful potted plants. The Juvenile exhibits are better than ever and show that the schools are strictly up to date with their extensive displays of sewing and domestic sci ence. The three canning clubs have large displays of fruits, fish and vege tables which they canned this after noon. The Skamokawa Club gave an interesting demonstration on apple canning. Tomorrow will be Astoria and Cath lamet day and, with the present good weather, the attendance will be a rec ord breakers. Lectures and dances each evening are the amusements. JOY GAR CRUSHES GIRL FIVE - TEAR - OM VICTIM OP WILD RIDE IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION. Feelins High at Seaside Over Release of Astoria Fisherman on Deposit of Only 20O as BalL SEAS1DR rtr- -- ! Little Vivian Larsen. 6-year-old daugh ter of Hans Larsen. a prominent Sea side business man. is In a critical con dition, not expected to recover, as the result oi being run down here today on the main st-t hv n. of Astoria, a fisherman, who, with four i- . i incnua. mil loreigners, enjoyed a ""u rme in i rossen s new automobile. Trossen was arrested and charged with reckless driving, and his friends were allowed to go free. All returned tonight to Astoria after Trossen had raised the $200 bond required. The men made merry in the late afternoon traveling up and down Sea side streets and running into a bridge, tearing off the fender and otherwise damaging the car. ari thn mairim, - wild tear on Main street, the accident incurring near tne seaside Livery & Garage Company's stables, of which Mr. Larsen is part owner. The accident occurred about 4 o'clock and. after the condition of the Larsen girl was learned, feeling ran high when it became known that Trossen had been released on only $200 bail. Nesro Ffgther Guilty of Robbery. GRANDE, Or., Oct. S. (Special.) rj$sa Taylor, aU&a Jaagiord. feurj Donald Brian in iUU tlsifKJ. ViJJHJ, ffSIJJJlF .-'t V. o 0l 04 Donald Brian Appears in photoplays produced by The Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Co, EVER since Donald Brian captured the country with his dancing in "The Merry Widow" he has been one of the foremost favorites in the musical comedy world. Now Donald Brian, too, will enlarge his audience by appearing in photoplays to be. seen only at Paramount theatres. He makes his first screen appearance this week in Harold McGrath's "The Voice, In The Fog". If you've read the book you'll enjoy the play. If you have missed the book don't miss the play. The announce ments of the local Paramount theatre will tell you when you can see it. Paramount Pictures are the best photoplays by the bst authors, featuring the most celebrated stars. 'Prices from 10 to 50 cents at Paramount theatres everywhere. " A Motion Picture Magazine Free Ask your theatre for a copy of Picture Progress if you can't get it write us. ONEHUKDCEDwTEa S wirr FOcrnrrH V, - stbbet 6oooooo6oo y v c c? s woo w wo .0000 NEW YORK.N.Y. ) ooo - V j , t- o i J . .. r- . VOICE IN THE FOG AT THE PEOPLES THEATER WEST PARK AT ALDER TODAY -TOMORROW- SATURDAY negrro prizefighter, who last Summer lured a Bulgarian to - a lodging-house and robbed him. broke awav In th fight that followed and waa chased by a posse armea with shotguns, was today found guilty ot the charge of assault and robbery. Lou Stoop, a saloonkeep er, of Elgin, was arraigned on an In dictment charging sale of liquor on Sunday, and C. Wilson, proprietor of the Blue Mountain House, in this city, was arraigned, accused of conducting a disorderly house. They will plead Friday. lligli Serbian Officers in Rome. ROME, via Paris, Oct. 6. Five Ser bian Army officers of high rank have arrived in Rome. Their presence has attracted much attention, as it is re ported they are to accompany an Ital ian expedition to the Balkans. County Clerk Coffee Injured. County-Clerk John B. Coffee Is con fined to his home for a short while, be cause or an injury received at the JC. M. C. A. Tuesday. A blood vessel was ruptured when he was struck on the leg with a medicine ball. Phil Metschan. Sr, Improves. Phil Metschan. Sr.. who has been ill $117.80 Secures This Latest 1S1 Model. Grafonola Mignonette B And 24 Selections U3 D. D. Ree.) The Easiest Kinds of Terms. Call and Tou Will Be Convinced That Its Equal Has Never Been Offered for $200. Finish to Match Tour Furniture. COLUMBIA GRAPHOPHONE CO. 128-431 WuhliKlm St., Goiters, Tumors and Kneumatism. . Latest ana oej. methods. 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