Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937, September 21, 1921, Image 7

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Newspaper Page TextTIIE MORNING OREGOXIAX, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1921 PIGEON HOAX PROBE was ordered overseas. September 22, 1911. ha was transferred to Company M, 305th- Infantry. 77th division, and four days later went Into battle In the Argonne region. October 12 he was shot from a tree while doing duty as a sharpshooter. Mrs. Bell Lowe. Mrs. Belle Lowe, who had lived In Oregon and Washington for the last 4 years, died Monday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ruth Carter, s9Jg Thirty-first avenue Southeast, following an extended Ill ness. Mrs. Lowe lived in Vancouver. Wash., for 25 years and had a host of friends in that city. In addition to her daughter. Mrs. Carter, who Is 10 BE INAUGURATED New York District Attorney Plans Prosecution. ROOSEVELTS ARE ANGRY chief clerk In the city bureau of Bealtn. Mrs. Lowe is survived by a sister, Mrs. Jane Hoyt of Richfield, Wash, and a half-brother, George Armstrong of Pioneer, Wash. Funeral services will be held to morrow morning at 10 A. M. from Report That Naturalist Was Loet In Yellowstone Park Called Advertising Fraud. Knapp's undertaking parlor In Van couver, interment will be in the Lewlsvllla cemetery, 18 miles from Vancouver. NEW YORK. Sent. 15 (Special.) The last lauKh has gone out of the "carrier Dlneon hoax." whereby a squab that found lta way to the West 'orty-seventh-street police station recently notified a sympathetic public by means of a note tied to its leg that Edmund Heller, noted naturalist, was in the Hoodoo mountains of Yel lowstone national park. Kot even a chuckle remains for the perpetrators of the fraud. Actios; District Attorney Banton -announced lie was satisfied a crime had been committed and Is determined to pun ish the guilty ones, Daniel J. Singer, to whom the mes sage was addressed; Patrolman Wes ley Wilson, who took the bird and its note to the police station, and Manager Ouzzadi of the Belleclalre hotel are to be Invited to the district attorneys' office, Mr. Banton an nounced, to tell what they know of the hoax. A telegram from Mr. Heller to Edgar I. Van Syke. advertising man ager of Forest and Stream Magaglne, with which' he is connected in an advisory capacity, was the Immediate cause of the Investigation. Mr. Heller emphatically denied any knowledge of the carrier' pigeon and deplored the use of his name by investigators. Forgery Charge Possible. The name "Heller" was signed to the note addressed to Singer. This Ignature Van Slyke said is not that of Heller, and as a result Banton be lieves the perpetrators of the fraud, at present unidentified, may find themselves facing a charge of for stery in the third degree, a felony Tunlshable by five years imprison ment. The bird was discovered August 17, in the hands of a stringer at J'lfty-nlnth street, who told Police man Wilson It had been given to him 1y some boys who bad found it In the gutter. Mr. Singer called to the telephone at his hotel, the Belleclalre, cald. ".My God, probably Heller is dead now!" Later when lie reached the joltce station he told reporters he would send a telegram to Ned Frost, a guide In Cody, Wyo., to go in search of Heller and to "spare no ex pense." Manager Guzzadl accom panied Mr. Singer to the police ata- tlon. t After newspapers had published on August IS and 19 accounts of the finding of the bird andj. the dis covery of Mr. Heller safe and sounJ In the Yellowstone, the following ad vertisement appeared In a morning newspaper: . "Established 1902. Daniel J. Sin ger, Oeneral Insurance, 10 East Forty-second Street. (Here was In serted a sketch of a pigeon.) Car- rler Pigeon Service. Fastest in the World." Intruded Hoax Denied. Yesterday Mr. Singer told a re porter that he had never sent the telegram to Frost; that he had known the story was a hoax and! had gone through with hla part of the affair Into which he had been drawn "quite Innocently." in order to "shield some one and be a good sport." Asked who this some one was, Mr. Singer pointed to a typewritten copy of a latter which he said he Intended sending to Mr. Heller explaining the situation. In the letter Singer called the pigeon hoax "a publicity scheme by the management of the Belleclalre." Mr. Guzzadl he named in person as the man he had) been shielding. The Belleclalre hotel was the scene of the "lion story" several months ago, which was later traced to a strong connection with the release of the motion picture film "Tarxan." Mr. Guzzadl denied he had any knowl edge of the pigeon story other than that he had gone to the police station with Singer to get the bird and its message. He admitted that he had "ideas" of where the scheme orig inated. At the time of the appearance of his first advertisement of the "Car rier Pigeon Service," a reported vis . ited Singer in his office and asked him what connection there was be tween the discovery of the bird and the appearance of the advertisement Advertising; Plan Scouted. "That pigeon story was not started to advertlw me." said Singer. "I only put In that advertisement at the earnest suggestion of a friend, who told me I had had such wonderful publicity I ought not to lose the chance. Carrier Tlgeon Service was used in the sense of 'lightning eerv ice.' I have no carrier pigeons and never had any." In bis telegram to Mr. Van Slyke Mr. Haller. who traveled all through r'outh Africa with Colonel Theodore Kooxevelt. said: "Your newspaper clippings describ ing me lost are deliberate falsehoods promoted- by Singer without mM knowledge or permission, cuppings first published evidence received Singer's fake etory regarding me. Hope story Is received as Joke. Don't understand Singer's motive. Singer no doubt will help you prove my Innocence by acknowledging his re sponsibility in print in promoting fake story as Joke. Confer with fc'nger. Telegraphing him. Letter fol lowing." Rooaeyelta Are Incensed. Rmger had told the reporter Mr. Heller was his close friend and had rtayed with him several nights at the Belleclalre before starting, August 8, on a trip to the park to study animal !'fe there for the Roosevelt wild life forest experiment station at Syracuse university. Mr. Heller. It was learned, had a room reserved to himself at the l:elleclaire. Friends of Mr. Heller, Including Mrs. Koosevelt. widow of the presi dent, and Kermlt Roosevelt, her son, who telegraphed him about the stories in the newspapers that he was lost, were greatly Incensed by the hoax. Obituary. John M. PyrlU. GARDINER, Or.. Sept. 20 (Special.) The funeral of John M. Pyrlts, who was killed In action while serving In the world war. was conducted by Iteedsport post No. 62 of the American Legion at the Methodist church of Gardiner last Sunday. Tyrltx, the only son of August Pyrlts, was born May 1, 1892. in Gardiner. He en tered the service June 23, 1918, leav ing Gardiner that date for Camp Lewis, where he spent three weeks. He then was transferred to Camp Kearney, Cal., and after two weeks William Thomas Bailer. EUGENE, Or., Sept. 20. (Special.) William Thomas Bailey, for many years a resident of Lane county and formerly county commissioner, died at his home. 22 North Jefferson street in Eugene, at 7:10 o'clock last night after an Illness of only a day's dura tion. He was 72 years months and ( days old. Mr. Bailey Is survived by a widow, Mrs. Vera Bailey: two sons, Charles 0. Bailey of Eugene and W. P. Bailey of Jacksonville, Or.; ona sister. Mr a Susan Tucker of Eugene, and two sisters in North Carolina. Mrs. George Bnssell. K A LA MA. Wash., Sept. 20. (Spe cial.) Mrs. George Bussell died at her home In Kalama Sunday. She was born at Redfleld, Ark., In Octo ber, 1180, and was married to George Bussell in that city January 22, 1199. She had lived In this city for 1 years. She leaves five sisters in the east and two sisters In Kalama, one brother, her husband and two sons. The fun eral was held at the Methodist church at 2 o'clock this afternoon. REED CUSSES ELECT ALL BUT FRESHMEN CHOOSE OFFICES FOR YEAR, IIlllHdale Man Selected for Pres ident of Seniors First-Year Students to Meet. Class elections were held yester day at Reed college and with the ex ception of the freshman class, which as yet Is unorganized, all officers of the various classes were elected. The freshman class will hold lta first meeting the latter part of this week. James Hamilton of Hillsdale, Or., was elected president of the senior class. Other officers o this class are Miss Florence Ferrell. Lewiston, Ida ho, vice-president; Miss Elizabeth Gore of Medford. Or, secretary; Will- lam Scott, Portland, treasurer, and Hobart Benson, sergeant-at-arms. Opal Weimar and Alfred Gehrl were elected senior representatives to the athletic council. Officers of the junior class are an follows: William Helms, Hillsdale, Or, president; Miss Elizabeth McKln ley, Vancouver, Wash, secretary; Miss Margaret Harding - Portland, vice-president. August Belch, Hills dale, Or, treasurer; Herman Kehrl', Hillsdale, Or, sergeant-at-arms: Miss Jean Pugsley and Wayna Houston, representatives to the athletic council. Officers elected in the sophomore class are Lawrence Collier, Portland, president; Miss Jeanette White, Port land, vice-president;. Alisa Margaret West. Portland, secretary; Earl Blew, Colfax, Wash, treasurer; Anton Lind-strom.- Chinook. Wash., serareant-at. arms; Mis Alice Lathrop and Theo dore Slefen, representatives to tho athletic council. STATE FI OUTLOOK FINE FARMERS DECLARED EAGER TO SHOW PRODUCTS. Several New Counties Announce Intention to Compete for Agricultural Prizes. SALEM. Or., Sept. 20. (Special.) That tha success of the state fair, from an agricultural point of view, Is assured, was the assertion of W. A. Taylor, superintendent of that de partment, who has just returned to Salem from a 1700-mile journey which took htm to different parts of the state. Mr. Taylor announced the addition of several new counties to the list of exhibitors. Polk county is one of the old stand bys to come back with a display. It has not competed for the past three seasons. Mr. Taylor found the agriculturists of the state most enthusiastic over tha forthcoming show. Harvest weather has been almost perfect.- with tha result that grain, hay and various other crops are practically entirely cared for. The farmers are ready to exhibit their best specimens of grains, vegetables and fruits, and eager to attend the fair themselves. As heretofore the state will be di vided Into four sections. . Tha ar rangement will be as follows: Coast district, Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook. Lincoln. Coos; Willamette valley, Multnomah. Clackamas, Marlon, Tarn hill, Polk, Linn. Lane. Douglas, Jack son and Hood River: central Oregon, Wasco, Sherman, Morrow; eastern district, Malheur and Union. COUNCIL GETS PROTESTS Taxpayers' Hearing on Interstate Avenue KxtcnHlon to Be Today. Several hundred protests have been filed with the city counoll against the proposed extension of Interstate avenue from the Intersection of De lay and Morris streets to the south line of Fremont street, and from the east line of block 1, Overlook addi tion,' to tha south Una of Preacott street. A public hearing on this proposed extension has been set for this morn ing, and the council chambers prob ably will be crowded this morning with property owners who will re monstrate against the Improvement The council haa but one letter ap proving the plan. In working out an j assessment district to cover the cost of the proposed Improvement, the city engineer's office has Included a lirge area, containing some property a considerable distance from the street that is to be extended. Mill Transfer Expected. MARSHFIELD. Or., Sept. 20. (Special.) Although no definite date is act. It Is understood here that the Coos Bay Lumber company plants, camps and timber lands will soon revert to C. A. Smith, from the hands of Receivers Dcnman and Bowles, who have been In charge of the prop erty for several years. Recently several capitalists were here to In spect the holdings before arranging tba change. Visitors to Be Feted. UNION, Or.. Sept. 20. (Special.) IF YOU WANT AN INSTRUMENT BEFORE CHRISTMAS THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY Wholesale Warehouse Ninth and Hoyt Streets Surplus Wholesale Stock of Fine Pianos, Player Pianos, Grand Pianos LOW PRICES EASY TERMS Eager buyers are taking advantage of our clearance sale of wholesale stock of pianos, player pianos and Grands. You can now obtain a high-grade completely guaranteed instrument direct from the wholesalers for less than some dealers charge for inferior goods. SUPER-TONE Grands, Uprights and Player Pianos from some of America's foremost factories are to be found in this wholesale stock. PLAYER PIANOS A few at $395. Several at $150. A fine selection of high-grade players at $575, $585 and $505. All piano and phonograph buyers are cordially invited to call and inspect this stock at our wholesale warehouse. The very easiest payments may be arranged without additional charge so don't stay away on account of ready cash. Bring a few dollars and take your choice. A small deposit will secure any instrument. Remember, we are disposing of these goods direct from our wholesale warehouse at prices which mean a great saving to buyers. Every instrument guaranteed. Telephone: Broadway 2621 Warehouse Open From 9 A.M. . to 5:30 P. M. Ninth This $500 Reduction Cuts Your Hauling Costs Reducing the priceof GMC Model K-16, one ton truck, has reduced the cost of haulage $500 for every buyer. And this cat applies before the truck has turned a wheel. It means just that much money saved for other needs. Before this truck was reduced it was excellent value at the old price of $1995. At the new price of $1495 it is more than a bargain. This price is based on present lowered costs of materials and big production. GMG Model K-16, is in every respect a real truck there are no passenger car units in its entire make-up. Aside from standard equipment including electric lights, starter and cord tires, it has the GMG engine with its exclusive features; also radius rods, steel felloes, 54-inch springs, 16-inch brake drums, multiple disc dry plate clutch, force feed lubrication and many other high grade truck parts. See dealers for further details and prices of other GMG models, all of which have been reduced. Or, write the factory direct. General Motors Truck Company Division of General Motors Corporation PONTIAC, MICHIGAN WENTWORTH & IRWIN, INC. Second and Taylor Streets, Portland The Union commercial club tonight made final arrangements for enter tainment of middle western excur sionists who are expected In Grand Ronde valley Saturday night, Septem ber 24. Following a tour of the valley Sunday morning the excur sionists will be entertained at lunch at Union at noon, after which they Clearance of and Phonographs Open Evenings ' by Appointment and Hoyt Streets, Near North Bank Cast) will be shown about town and ad jacent territory until 3:10, when they will leave for La Grande via Hot Lake. The local committee in charge Is composed of M. F. Davis, George Baird. Robert Withycombe, L. A. Wrlght and C. L. Caldwell. Read The Oreconlsn classified ads. Wholesale Warehouse Ninth and Hoyt Streets LOW PRICES EASY TERMS GRAND PIANOS A limited number of splendid grands at $735 and $785. The greatest value in grand pianos ever offered. Telephone: Broadway 2621 Warehouse Open From 9 A. M. to 5:30 P. M. Station Sam'l The Home Fifth at BEDROCK WINTER WEAR thanks to our inexpensive way of telling for cash ! ARMY SURPLUS GOODS DRAWERS Woolen and new, pair $1.15 Fleece lined. . .$1.00 Reclaimed 60c Balbriggan 35c Buy Here and Nov Blankets O. D.. gray or black; variety of sizes and weights, new and re claimed. 75c to $4.2S UNDERSHIRTS Wool and new, each. $1.15 Cotton, new 35c UNION, Heavy wool each Black Oilskin Slickers $3.95 each WOOL SOX Heavy, natural color, pair. .30c and 45c Oilskin HATS 60c each CASHMERE SOX Natural, pair. .30c Army Retail Store Fifth Street at Pine Men s Fall topcoats 7.50 $ THESE topcoats were made for just such weather as - this; not too heavy or too warm; made of light and medium weight woolen of fine qualities; very easy to carry should the sun get too friendly. Fine Selection of Raincoats $17.50 to $32.50 Rosenblatt & Co. of Hart Schajjtier & Marx Clothes Alder Gasco Building PRICES ON Save Your Money Rubber Boots Hip length.. . . $4.25 Knee length, sizes 7-12, pair. .$3.15 We have a limited quantity of good Army Shoes Made for Service SHOE OIL Bergman's, per can 35c SUITS mixed, $3.95 Dandruff Heads Become Hairless If you want plenty of thick, beauti ful, glossy, silky hair, do, bjr all means, get rid of dandruff, for It will starva your hair and ruin It If you don't. It doesn't do much Rood to try to brush or wash It out. Tha only sura way to set rid of dandruff Is to dis solve it. then you destroy It entirely. To do this ret about four ounces of ordinary liquid arvon; apply it at nlg-ht when retiring; usa enough to moioten the scalp and rub It in gently with the finger tips. By morning most. If not all, of your dandruff will be gone, and three or four more applications will completely dissolve and entirely destroy every single sign and trace of it. You will find, too, that all itching and digging of the scalp will stop and your hair will look and feel a hundred times better. You can get liquid arvon at any drug store. It la Inexpensive and four ounces la all you will need, no matter how much dandruff you have. This simple rem edy never fails. Adv. Cocoanut Oil Makes a Splendid Shampoo It you want to keep your hair In good condition be careful what you wash it with. Most soaps and prepared shampoos contain too much alkali. This dries tha acalp. makes the hair brittle, and Is very, harmful. Mulalfled cocoanut oil shampoo (which is pure and en tirely greaaeless) is much better than anything else you can use for sham pooing, as this can't possibly Injurs the hair. Simply moisten your hair with wa I ter and rub It in. One or two tea ' spoonsful of Mulsified will make an j abundance of rich, creamy lather, and cleanses tha hair and acalp thorough ly. Tha lather rinses out easily and removes every particle of dust, dirt, dandruff and excessive oiL Tha hair dries quickly and evenly, and It leavea It fine and silky, bright, ffuffy and easy to manage. You can get Mulsified cocoanut Oil shampoo at most any drug store. It Is very cheap, and a tew ounces Is enough to last everyone in the family for months. Be sure your druggist gives au Mulsified. Adv.