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TITO MORNING OREGOXIAX, TUESDAY, .TANUATtY 21, 1010. " 10 BEAVERTON SLAYER'S SANITY QUESTIONED J. Frank Stroud, Close Friend of Colby, Gives Opinion. ERRATIC MISSION IS LEFT Letter 'WrUten Before Shooting Is Used as Proof of Author's Mental Condition. That Charles W. Colby, the Beaver ton. "man. who shot his wife Saturday morning as she lay sleeping in their farm home and then turned the revol himself and took his own life, was insane, is the opinion of J. Frank Stroud, of Beaverton, a friend of the family for many years. "I have known Mr. and Mrs. Colby for many years," said Mr. Stroud yes terday. 'I had often been in their home and they in mine. Our friendly relations had never been broken and I resent very strongly the intimation ex pressed by Charles Cram, in an inter view, that Mr. Colby bore me illwill because of an alleged statement that Mrs. Colby had been 'attracted' by myself. 'Nothing: is farther from the truth I resent this statement particularly be cause it attacks the character of Mrs. Colby, who can no longer defend her self. She bore an excellent reputation and I would like to see her. given justice. "I think the letter I received from Charles Colby, dated 2 A. M. January 18. in which he addresses me as 'My Dear Frank' and later on as 'my dear boy' is proof of the fact that he con sidered me one of his warm friends and repudiates the intimation to which I have iust referred. "Some of the statements in his letter, the spelling, capitalization and punctu ation, lead me to believe that he must have been mentally unbalanced when the crimes were committed." A copy of the letter received from Mr. Colby by Mr. Stroud follows: "Jan. 18-1D19-2 A. M. "My Dear Frank "This undoubtably will shock you to the limet of your foundation. "I only too well know the magni tude of this action. "And it is with the greatest reluc tance that I am saying anything at all, but My Dear Boy there is no way you can understand. "I have killed three men in my time and thought no more of it than killing a. Coyote (ono of the most Destructable nnimals alive), when the cause justi fied. But when it comes to killing a woman one that I not only loved but worshipped, that takes the nerves of an Iron Man. "I only wished that I could have been Drafted My God if I had'ent got many a. tierman-it would'ent have been that I was a poor shot. "Telephone to Mrs. Clara Wilson 60S Main St. Kichmond, Oal. "Good by Frank an God bless you. "CI1AS. V. COLBY." life he took, in 1909 In San Francisco. She was Miss Cora Emmaline Miner, of Richmond, Cal. A few years ago they moved here from I'rineviuo and pur chased a 20-acre tract, which they had improved, and had a most comfortable and valuable home. Mrs. Colby was a pleasant and highly esteemed woman. She leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Miner, of Rich mond, Cal., and two sisters, Mrs. C. E. Dent, of 344', 4 Montgomery street, Portland, and Mrs. Clara Wilson, of 606 Main etreet, Richmond, Cal., whom Colby requested Mr. Stroud to notify of the tragedy. The body of Mrs. Colby will be sent to Richmond for burial. No arrange ments have as yet been made for the disposal of the body of Colby. CRUSHED ROCK IN DEMAND Hood River Wants Large Supplies for Surfacing Highways. HOOD RIVER. Or., Jan. 20. (Spe cial.) One of the principal worries of the County Court at present is the sup ply of crushed rock for surfacing high ways the coming year. Suggestions and information concerning available quarries has been called for. The county, until heavy motor trucks came into general use, found gravel, huge deposits of which are convenient for west side distribution, excellent for road surfacing. With the light travel of passenger automobiles and horse drawn vehicles, the gravel, mixed with clay, formed serviceable highways. The gravel-clay roads, however, do not stand the heavy motor truck traffic. LABOR SITUATION IS GOOD Klamath Falls Railroad AVork Re ported Xearlng Completion. KLAMATH FALLS. Or., Jan. 20. (Special.) With labor conditions bet ter than at any time since. the Summer of 1918, when the enterprise was launched, and only about seven miles of the rails yet to be laid, progress on the Klamath Falls Municipal Railroad from this city to Dairy, 20 miles east. is being made under increasingly fa vorable circumstances, according to W. E. Bond, of the Strahorn office here. The rails are now laid for a distance of three miles past the gap at Olene and nearly to the Edmunds lumber mill. Hood River Captain Returns. HOOD RIVER. Or.. Jan. 20. (Spe cial.) Captain George R. Wilbur, who represented Hood River and Wasco Counties in the 29th session of the Legislature, was discharged and just returned to J rood River. Captain Wil bur, commanding officer of 12th Com pany, Oregon Coast Artillery when the unit, composed of Hood River and Portland men, was mobilized on July !:., 1917, was at an Atlantic port, ready to sail with a regiment of Coast Ar tillery, when news of the armistice came. Wltee ttlic enamel goes good-bye teeth The soft, interior pulp the very 1 life of a tooth is protected by the hard enamel. But "Acid-Mouth" gradually weakens the enamel, and cavities are formed. Germs enter and swiftly destroy the inner pulp. . "Acid-Mouth" is believed to be the cause of 95 of all tooth troubles. Which would mean that your chances to escape "Acid-Mouth" are only 1 in 20. But you can check it by the twice-daily use of Pebeco Tooth Paste. Pebeco counteracts "Acid Mouth,' whitens and polishes the teeth, and promotes the health of the whole mouth. Sold by druggists everywhere ENSATIONAL; The only word that adequately fits the conditions that existed Sat urday and Monday at the great AUCTION of thejentire Atiyeh stock of omenta: RUG Trft S5 To) t? f7fF Q TOOTH PASTE Counteracts "Acid-Mouth" 11th Session Today 2 to 5 P. M. Hero's Son Takes Pershing's Name. PENDLETON. Or., Jan. 20. (Spe cial.) Robert Fershing Ingalls ia the name given today to the new-born son of Robert Ingalls, who gave up his life in France as a member of the famous Lost Battalion. Yakima Tears Xot Flood. Danger. YAKIMA, Wash., Jan. 20. (Special.) No danger exists of a flood because of the recent Chinook and rains, ac- COLBV WAS MAN" OF FRONTIKR Beaverton Slayer Spent Portion of Jjife on. Plains. BEAVERTON, Or., Jan. 20. (Spe cial.) Charles W. Colby, who killed his wife and himself at their home, near here, after writing a note to a friend saying he had previously killed three other men, was a man of the frontier. His mother died when he was a mere babe, and his father, a steam boat captain on the Sacramento River, raised him on the boats until Colby was 11 years of age, when the father died and left him an orphan on the water front of San Francisco. Here ho lived as a wharf rat until he reached manhood, when he drifted to the plains and became in turn a cowboy, a plains man, a cattleman and a sheepman. He was married to the wife, whose WHY SOCIETY WOMEN WASH THEIR OWN HAHC They do, not because it is a fad, but because they wish to obtain the great est possible hair beauty and be sure they are not using anything harmful. They have found that in washing the hair it is never wise to use a make shift, but is always advisable to use a preparation made for shampooing only Many of our friends say they "get the hest results from a simple home-made canthrox mixture. Tou can use this at a cost of about 3 cents a shampoo by getting some canthrox from your drug gist and dissolving a teaspoonful in cup of hot water. This makes enough shampoo liquid to apply to all the hair instead of Just the top of the head, as with most preparations. Dandruff, ex cess oil and dirt are dissolved and en tirely disappear in the rinsing water. Your hair will be so fluffy that It will look much heavier than it is. Its luster and softness -will also delight you.-Adv. OLD-TIME COLD CURE DRINK TEA! Get a email package of Hamburg Breast Tea at any pharmacy. Take a tablespoonful of this hamburg tea, put a cup of boiling water upon it, pour through a sieve and drink a teacupful at any time. It is the most effective way to break a cold and cure grip, as it opens the pores, relieving congestion Also loosens the bowels, thus breaking a cold at once. It is inexpensive and entirely vege table, therefore harmless. Adv. Simple Way To Take Off Fat There can be nothing simpler than tak ins a convenient little tablet four times ach day until your weight Is reduced to i.ormal. That's all just purchase a case of Marmola Prescription Tablets from you tfrupsist lor if you prefer, send 75c to Marmola .o. S64 V oodward avf.. Detroit Mich.) and follow directions. No dieting-, no exorcise. Eat what you want be as lazy i.s von like and keen on fretting- summer And the best part of Marmola Prescription Tablets is their harmleHsneeu. That is your ii bsoiut sh repuaru. va v. cordinc to R. K. Tiffany, project man ager of the reclamation service in this Valley. Tleports from thft mounta ins ehow that the. weather there cleared quickly and became cold, stopping the runoff. Neverehtlese, the Yakima and Nauhes rivers were raised several feet by the sudden thaw. Just about a year ago a Chinook caused one of the highest floods in the history of the Valley, with extensive damage to bridpes and other property. jTrrrsv m n r. tttttttttt fTiTti i : i : m r 1 1 ittt ii: r'i t wni rt nfnii n 1 1 1 1 1 i mm IS! iiii I I ! I I I I I H ! I I iBYlTEBTHrTDE' RrbRfiET I I I ! I I i M 1 1 ii L ISS MAniON SPOEUI last night, ness and clubman or Seattle. Is visiting entertained with an informal re-I this city at the Arlington Club. Mr. A Health Builder For Weakened Lungs Where a continued cough or cold threatens the lungs. Eckman's Altera tive will help to stop the cough, strengthen the lungs and restore health. 80c and tl.50 bottles at drug gists, or from KCKilAN LABORATORY. Philadelphia. .Adv. ception in honor of her two cousins, Misses Edna Becker and Flor ence Schofiela, of Chicago, both of whom have been visiting here, and are now en route to California to remain until Spring. Later in the evening the guests were surprised genuinely by the announcement of the engagement of Miss Helen Rose, another cousin of the hostess, to Kussell Jennison Ambos, of San Krancisco. This announcement was a complete surprise to all the friends of the bride-elect, who was im mediately showered with joyous messages. Miss Ttose is a popular Fhi Pi Psi girl, and the guests were 16 of her sorority sisters. She is a charming girl, and since the death of her parents has made her home with her grand mother, Mrs. D. E. Rose. There are no definite plans as yet for the wedding but it will be an event of the next few weeks. Mr. Ambos served with the 146th Field Artillery, U. S. A., In France, and he has just returned. He is connected with the Interstate Commerce Commis sion in San Krancisco, where he and his bride will make their home. The reception was a charming affair. at the Spoeri residence, the drawing- room and dining-room being gaily adornedwith pink hearts and little fig ures of brides and bridegrooms, effec tively combined with roses andferns. Newcomers to Portland who are be ing delightfully welcomed are Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Bowles ,of Seattle, who have decided to take up their residence in this city, owing to Mr. Bowles' Interests in the Columbia River Shipbuilding Corporation, of which he is first vice president. On account of the illness of Mrs. Bowles, entertainment in their be half will be postponed for a few weeks. m m Dr. and Mrs. Walter Moore (Axa Stimson), of Seattle, who have been in California for a tour of the state, and Mrs. Frederick 'White (Jessie Rosene), of Los Angeles, formerly of Seattle, are spending a few days in this city at the Benson Hotel. Mrs. Joseph R. Bowles and Mrs. C. G. Sabin will leave in a few days for Southern California to remain for the rest of the Winter. Mr. Bowles will accompany them as far as San Fran cisco, going East from there on busi ness. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace C. Birdsall, of Bend, who are spending several weeks in this city, were hosts for a motor trip on the Columbia Highway and dinner at Forest Hall Sunday evening honoring Mrs. Harry K.eyes Brooks, also of Bend, who is visiting in this city. Covers were arranged for six. Colonel R. C. Hill, U. S. A., who has been stationed at Aberdeen, and is now at Vancouver Barracks, entertained with a small dinner party at Forest Hall Sunday evening. Captain N. "W. Hunlcke who recently was transferred from Astoria to Van couver Barracks, left Saturday for San t rancisco on important business. Ms. Philip Gevurtz was called to San Francisco yesterday on account of the death of her mother, Mrs. W. I. Saun ders. She left yesterday morning. Mr. and Mrs. James Twohy, of Seat- tie, lormeriy of this city, are visiting here for a few days. The members of Laurelhurst Club and their guests were entertained at cards at the clubhouse on the evening or Thursday by Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Smith. Those taking the honors in bridge were Mrs. George G. Wentworth and H. R. Kemp, and in 500 Mrs. Anna Taylor and E. T. Hall. Georse Biddle, a well-known busi- Biddle also is one of the most popular men in Seattle society, and he is being delightfully entertained by well-known Portlandcrs. Mrs. Gus Rosenblatt, who has been critically ill the past three weeks with an attack of Spanish influenza, is now slowly recovering. Lydia J. Campbell, retiring matron of Mount Scott Chapter No. 110, in stalled the following officers of the Order of Eastern Star on January 2: Dena Hess, worthy matron; Finly O. McGrew, worthy patron; Nellie Katzky, associate matron; Janet Gesell, secre tary; Myrtle Sager. treasurer: Maud Darnell, conductress; Kstella Katzky, associate conductress; Maymie Hogue, chaplain; Alice Stevens, marshal; Mrs. Hurt, organist; Edith Drowt. Adah: Mabel Snyder, Ruth; Alfreda Hedge, Ester: Nellie Stout, Martha; Jessie Sanders, Electa; Vida Wedel, warden; John Hankens. sentinel. On behalf of the chapter Finly Mc Grew presented Mrs. Campbell with a past matron's jewel. S. D. Campbell, retiring patron, was presented with a jewel by Dr. O. A. Hess. Speeches, refreshments and music closed the evening's programme. Scout Toung Auxiliary No. 3. U. S. W. V., have postponed their card par ties until the influenza epidemic has subsided The MacDowell Cub will meet this afternoon in the Little Theaten Be sides the programme, which will be given by Ella Conncll Jesse, pianist, featuring old and modern French music, Miss Brenda Francklyn will give a short talk. Miss Francklyn has made quite an impression in Portland and she Is being much entertained. Besides her interest in war work Miss Francklyn is an artist of note and she has maintained studios in London and Paris. By invitation of Madame Joffre, she went to Paris to paint a portrait of Marshal Joffre, which was sold at allied bazaar for $14,000. The frame was made by a soldier artist from souvenirs taken from the fields of war, the beading being done from the but tons from the uniform of General Gal- lienne and a Mosaic at the top of the frame was fashioned from glass from the famous w-est window of the Rheims Cathedral. Miss Francklyn made two trips to the battlefront and will have some Interesting facts to tell the Mac Dowell Club. She will speak a few minutes before 3 o'clock. social eervtce to the community and to form a representative body to speak with authority for teachers. Miss Net tie Rankin, a teacher In the High School of Commerce, is president of the club. . Betey Ross Tent, No. 1, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, will meet at 8 o'clock Thursday In room fii!3. Courthouse. Installation of officers for the enf-uing year will be held. The Daughters are taking an active part in the dance and entertain ment given by the united auxiliaries reception committee at the auditorium February 14. They are assisting alro the returned soldiers at the Liberty Temple. East Side Central Woman's Christian Temperance Union will entertain at the home of Mrs. Barzee, East 1071 Bel mont Mrcet, this evening In honor of Mrs. Hattie Wilson nnd Mrs. Grace Bushnell, who are leaving the city. Mrs. Wilson organized East Side Central and has been its president over since. She is leaving for The Dalles. Mrs. Bush nell, who is treasurer of this union. movins with her family to Omaha, Nebraska. Every member belonging to this union is urged to be present. and all who are friends of these wo men are Invited to come. Take feun- nynidn car and get off at Thirty-fifth and Belmont streets. The French department of the Port land Woman's Club will meet tomor row morning at the Multnomah Hotel. The Alameda Club has postponed all meetings until danger of the influenza epidemic has parted. Chapter F, P. E. O., has postponed the party announced for Thursday evening until the influenza epidemic lifts. Women'sCluds 12th Session Tonight 8 to 10 P. M. Yesterday, especially, was largely attended the interest being cen tered in and inspired by the com petition for the Prize Rugs. Atiyeh has won 14 Grand Prizes at International Expositions and when you buy a rug at this sale you have the satisfaction of know ing in advance that it is the kind that takes exposition prizes. You are cordially invited to come any time between sessions and in spect the exhibits. Select any that especially interest you and we will he glad to have them offered to the highest bidder at the following session. NOTICE: Please remember that this sale is for a short time only. Early attendance is therefore advisable. West's Largest Oriental Rug Dealers Corner Tenth and Alder cuting Attorney of Wahkiakum County last November and resigned the posi tion the first of the week immediately after qualifying for it, is moving to Kelso, where he will bo associated with Delos Spaulding. Prosoont i n er At torney of Cowlitz County. The new legal firm will be known as O'Ncll, Spanlding & Stuart. They have offices at Kelso, Castle Rock and Kalamu Mr. Stuart has been located at Cathlamct since and previous to that was a - WOMEN'S r PatrioticServicd TO meet the growing demands of the home service and nursing sec tions of the Portland Red Cross, volun teers for the motor corps are being enlisted this week at the headquarters in the Gasco building. Women who can drive their. own cars or furnish a driver are acked to give a day or half day a week. At present four cars arc on call each day, but eight are needed. Home service workers are called to all parts of the city and twice as many soldiers' families can be reached by automobile as by streetcar. Graduate nurses, practical nurses, nurses' aides and other volunteers are visiting homes stricken with intluenza during the present epidemic, and with a car at their service for a few hours a day the Red Cross is able to double its effi ciency at a time when intelligent care may cave a life. Anyono who will offer his machine for all or part time of the day is asked. to call at headquarters and list the au tomobile and the time it will be available. The Irvlngton Red Cross chapter will meet all day today in the Irvington Clubhouse to new on face masks, and hospital garments. . Aviation auxiliary of Portland will meet In the gray parlors of the Mult nomah Hotel this evening to make plans for entertaining men of this branch of the service on their return from France. THE High School Woman's Club, or ganized by the women teachers of the Portland high schools, at a recent meeting indorsed resolutions calling upon state officials to institute action to recover school lands secured from the state through fraud. It also indorsed the measure framed by the Cjrade Teachers' Association providing for a court of domestic relations and the measure to be presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution asking that February 23 be made a half holiday in the schools, the half day to be devoted to the study of the life of George Washington. The present teach ers' tenure of office measure was also indorsed. , The High School Woman's Club is one of the newer organizations of the city and promises to become one of the strong factors in club life in Portland. It has been organized to 'raise the standard of the profession, to advance the interest of the schools, to cultivate a spirit of sympathy and good will among- ths teachers, to render a greater ESTACADA FLUME BROKEN Rains Put Municipal Water System Out of Operation. ESTACADA. Or., Jan. 20. (Special.) The high water caused R0 feet of flume, which extends from the dam to the power house of the Portland Light and Power Company's power plant, to go out at Cazadero Friday. By work lng night and day the repairs were completed Sunday afternoon. This morning the Estacada water system was out of operation. It has not been ascertained whether the dam has been washed out or a main broken. It Is raining steadily and people are putting out tubs, pails and pans to catch it. The rain water is preferable as the city water is very roily. Jives 121 o J will help your skin There's many a girl who pcs through the pangs of jealousy and envy when she sees her friend, the girl with the radiant complexion, enjoying things. I f you are a sufferer from skin troubles and know the embarrassment and pain they bring, waste no further time (retting about your ailment but com mence immediately the Resinol Oint ment treatment. Pimples, blackheads. blochy patches on the face, rough red skins, speedily respond to the soothing, healing medication this ointment con tains. Kven quicker results maybe obtained by joint use of Nesinol Soap with Resi nol Ointment. Apply the ointment at night. Wash the face with the soap by day. Sold by all druggists. Wahkiakum Prosecutor Changes. KELSO, Wash., Jan. 20. (Special.) William Stuart, a prominent attorney of Cathlamet, who was elected Prose. 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For Skin Tortures Dont worry about eczema or other skin troubles. You can have a clear, healthy skin by using Zemo. obtained at any drug store for 55c, or extra large bottle at $1.00. Zemo generally removes pimples, blackheads, blotches, eczema and ring worm and makes the skin clear, and healthy. Zemo is a clean, penetrating, antiseptic liquid, neither sticky nor greasy and stains nothing. It is easily applied and costs a mere trifle for each application. It is always dependable. The E. W. Rose Co., Cleveland. O.