THE SUNDAY PORTLAND, JANUARY 10, 190
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daughter, JTrs. "Whitney, of Salem, who
has -also been -visiting Portland friends.
Gus Rosenblatt left for San Francisco
Thursday evening to attend the TJnder
writers meeting and banquet.
The Misses Anna and Minnie Mathle
sen and Miss Klesllng have gone to Moro
for a two-weeks' visit with friends.
Mrs. T. J. Craig and daughters have re
turned from Eugene, where they went to
attend the Harris-Batterson wedding.
Mr. and Mrs. John Bush, of Davenport.
Ia., after spending the last week In the
Perkins Hotel, left Monday for San Fran
cisco. '
"W. "W. Curtis and wife have gone to
"Walla "Walla. Wash., to spend the Winter
for the benefit of their aaugnter Muiera
health. r
-Mi Flo Hobkirk, who has been spend
ing the holidays at Walla Walla, the
guest of yim Ida Griffin, returned home
Wednesday.
fAk Leta Drain, of Astoria, -who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. W, P. XJllls,
for the past ten days, will leave for her
home tonight.
Mrs- H. C. Exon has gone to San Fran
cisco to spend the Winter with her daugh
ter, Mrs. F. E. Stranahan, of No. 1103
Vallejo street.
Clifford F. Marshall returned to the
University of California this -week, after
a holiday vacation spent with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. B. A Marshall, of this
city.
Mrs. John Belcher Moore, of North Syd
ney. Nova Scotia, recently arrived from
Victoria, B. C., to .pay a short visit to
her daughter, Mrs. T. J. Armstrong, of
this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hannlgan left on
Saturday for an extended South-Eastern
trip. They will visit San Francisco. Loa
Angeles, El Paso, New Mexico and also
SanlPburg, Pa.
Mr. and Mrs. McManigall, of Washing
ton, and Mr. W. H. Moorehouse, of Wasco,
-were in the city last week to attend the
wedding of Miss Caroline Johnson to Mr.
D. W. Moorehouse.
Mr. and Mrs. David B. Ogden have
returned from an absence of six weeks
In the Eastern States. While they were
away they visited Boston. New York,
. Phll8delphla. Washington and Chicago.
Mrs. W. E. Coovert and sister, Mrs.
Minnie Warren; formerly of Dawson, who
have been visiting friends and relatives
in Portland, returned to their Los Angele3
home a few days ago.
A party consisting of Mr. and Mrs. E. A
Straut, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Stlmson and
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lowman, all of Seat
tle, were In Portland yesterday on their
way to Southern California.
At the Women's Union.
John Esch was the guest of his sister,
Iena. at aunch on Sunday.
Miss Julia Snover returned on Monday
from a visit to friends at Cleone.
Miss Bosa Morgenthaler, recently from
Switzerland, registered on Tuesoay.
Miss Ivah Ohmstead, of Oregon City, is
here while attending a business conege.
(Miss Mary Parker left yesterday morn
inc for n two weeks' triD to Seattle.
Miss Anna Carlson, of Astoria, haa come
to reside here, while taking a course at a
business college.
MIbk Elizabeth L. Brown, of Havre,
Mont., was a transient for two days en
route to Los Angeles.
mih Clara Kuhn returned on Monday
from-her holiday trip of two weeks to her
home near Goldendale, was a.
Mr tviJk Williams, of Stevens school
was. the guest of Miss Laura Geerston at
dinner on Wednesday evening.
Lodge News.
On Saturday evening. January 2. Arbu
tus Clinic No. 273. Women of Wood-
rmft installed the following officers
Guardian neighbor, M. Vandemar: P. G..
Nora Lawler; ad., Ida Stanegeer; clerk,
H. .S. J3aber; banker, Susan iJrown; -to.,
Minnie- Allison: attendant, M. Sprague;
rnnt a.. Rose Bice: L S.. M. Peterson: O.
8., M. Franklin; manager, Mrs. Lee; mu
sician. .Vera Stanegger. Alter toe instal
lation ceremony was over, Neighbor Jane
Strelgel was escorted to tne aitar oy iseigu
bor. Nellie Waria and presented with i
hnnrtsnmft lewel as a token of arorecla
tion for services as an officer and member
of the Circle. Refreshments were served
at the close of the ceremonies.
Eben W. Tallant, dressed In a handsome
black lace over white eatin gown, and
Mrs. R, B. Carruthers and .Mrs. W. E.
Tallant, each dressed in their beautiful
white wedding gowns, received their
guests at the main entrance to the par
lors and were assisted in entertaining
them by Mrs. Thing and the Misses El
more. Nan Reed, Floretta Elmore, Reba
Hobson, Florence Rossi and Harriet Tal
lant, while Mrs. Carlton Allen presided
at the punchbowL
Roeeburg.
Mrs- M, Josephs rin was the hostess at
a very enjoyable evening at vher residence
in this city Wednesday evening. The re
ception rooms were beautifully decorated
with California wild huckleberries and
California holly. Whist and pit served
as means of amusement to the large
number of guests present. In the for
mer game the first prize to ladles was
won by Mrs. W. R. Willis, and the con
solation prize by Mrs. J. C Sheridan. The
first prize for gentlemen was won by
W. T. Wright and the consolation prize
by James E. Sawyers. Tn the game of
pit. Miss Rose Parrott was awarded first
prize, while the consolation prize went
A.
Dancing.
-vrvo winn Tnmirn'Kui take a few more
. ladles in a class already formed; will also
take applications lor a new ciass.
Silk Waist Special.
ctiir tvattn S4.9S this week: sale on all
waists and white goods. Beck's, 272 Wash
ington street.
H. B. Litt Clearance Sale.
The celebrated Stratton's suits and
coats are included in this sale.
Dancing Parsons' Hall.
Miss Buckenmeyer and Miss Jeffery,
Phono Main 14G3.
Full dress suits to rent. Lion Clothing
Co., ik xnira street.
OREGON.
' Astoria.
Mrs, Horace Thing entertained the young
ladles of the Thursday Afternoon Club
this week at the Stevens.
The ladles of St. Mary's Catholic Church
entertained a large number of their
friends with a card party, in their hall
on Fifteenth street. Wednesday evening.
Whist was played, and prizes were won
by Mrs. Nowlen, John Kearney, Mrs. Josle
McCormlck and Leo Gramms.
A large number of .the young people sur
prised Miss Lottie Bennett, of Salem, who
is visiting Mrs. J. H. Smltts, on Monday
evening, by calling to spend the evening
with her. The game of "500 was played
and the prizes were won by Mr. and Mrs.
Richard E. Carruthers. while the consola-
tlons fell to Miss Alice Wood and Mr.
West.
Miss Frances Thomas gave an afternoon
tea In honor of the young ladles who acted
as her maids of honor when she graced
the lost regatta by acting as Queen, on
Saturday, at the residence of her aunt.
Mrs. W. O. Wilkinson. The feature of
the afternoon's entertainment was the
game of "6S," and handsome prizes were
won by Mrs. Thing. Miss Nellie Utzlnger,
Mrs. Coyle and Miss Caroline Young.
Supper was served In the large dining
room, which was profusely decorated
with cut flowers and growing plants, and
the place cards were in the shape of a
holly leaf and were favors.
An extremely pretty home weddlmr was
solemnized at 3 o'clock Wednesday after
noon In Astoria, at the residence of Mrs.
Kate Lenhart. on Sixth street, when her
daughter. Mias Minnie Lenhart was mar
ried to Alfred R. Johnson. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Father Waters, of
ST. jaary-s iiiaoiic unurch. In the ores
ence of the relatives of the two families
ana-a few Intimate friends. Miss Ida Len
hart, a sister of the bride, acted as brides
'mala, ana JUiawig J. Carlson was the
best man. At the conclusion of the cere
mony me ncn iy wcunvu coupie neia a re
ception, which was "followed by an elabor
ate wedding supper. Mr. and Mrs. John
son left on the evening train for a month'
wedding trip to California, and upon their
return they will make their home In
Astoria.
Mrs. Eben W. Tallant and Mrs. Richard
E. Carruthers gave a reception in honor
of Mrs. William E. Tallant, Friday after
nono, at the handsome residence of Mr.
and Mrs. E. W. Tallant. on Grand ave
nue, that proved to be one of the most
elaborate and enjoyable functions ever
given In Astoria. The parlors were pro
fusely decorated in palms and evergreens
and looked very pretty under the gaslight.
While the dining-room was very artistic
ally decorated with smllax and -white car
nations, and the dainty candle lights gave
a most pleasing effect to it alL Mrs.
Wingvffle. this county, Wednesday even
ing; Pev. E. P. Waltz, of this city, offi
ciating. William B. Smith and Miss Kate Gos
sett, both -of Pleasant Valley, were mar
ried at the Baptist parsonage Thursday
afternoon, by Rev. George T. Ellis. The
-young people will reside in Pleasant
Valley.
Woodburn.
Colonel and Mrs. J. M. Poorman enter
tained a number of friends in a delightful
manner at their , home New Year's eve.
The evening was spent in games and
music. Dainty refreshments were served.
A number of the friends of Robert Scott
tendered him a surprise party at his home
Tuesday .evening, the occasion being a
celebration of his birthday. Progressive
whist was enjoyed until a late hour. Re
freshments were served.
Ashland.
Claud Ralph Losher and Miss Mona
Emerv. both of this city, were united in
marriage Wednesday evening .at the homo
of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jtu
to their young women friends, chaperoned
by Mrs. H. B. Cuslck.
Miss Ora Simpson entertained the Mag
azine Club Saturday afternoon in honor
or Mrs. C TJ. Lowe, or Eugene.
Wednesday evening was. ladles night at
the Alco Club. Marks Orchestra fur
nished music, and dancing and -other
amusements were enjoyed - until a late
hour.
RECENTLY WEDDED AT EUGENE
MB. AND MBS. FREDERICK M. TEMPLET OK.
At Eugene, "Wednesday, December 30, at high'noon, "MIbs Etta Eastland and Fred
Teaspleton were united In rnarriaga at the home of the bride'fl parents, Mr. and
Mrs. R. E. Eastland, Rev. Mr. Cross, of the First Congregational Church, officiating.
Vancouver Barracks. S
The Nineteenth Infantry will soon have
the pleasure of welcoming two young
brides to the regiment, one of them being
the sister of Mrs. James B. Graham,
Miss Kent, of San Francisco, who is to
be married to Lieutenant Gilbert M.
Allen. Nineteenth Infantry, In. ApriL 'The
other "bride Is Miss Seifridge, also from
San Francisco, and a granddaughter of
Admiral. Seifridge, of the Navy, who la
engaged to Lieutenant Frederic Kelland,
Nineteenth Infantry, stationed at Fort
Wright.
A delightful luncheon was given by
Mrs. James B. Goe, Thursday afternoon
in honor of Mra Frederick Funston, the
other guests being Mrs. Huston, Mrs.
Thompson, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Wren, Mrs.
Galllard and Mrs. Bonner. The table
decorations were dainty lilies of the valley
massed In the center and a cluster of the
same flower laid by each cover.
Mrs. Rudolf G. Egbert, assisted by her
sister. Miss Clark, gave a .pleasant
luncheon Friday afternoon in honor of
Mrs. Frederick Funston-and Mrs. Josepn
Huston. Tables for 26, prettily deco
rated with flowers, were arranged about-
the three rooms, which were garlanded in
green. After luncheon selections from
both prose and poetry were- read aloud
and mi esses made as to tne autnor, Airs.
Evans Johnson winning the prize, a hand
some book.'
Lieutenant Frederic Kelland, Nineteenth
Infantry, returned from leave this week
and remained at the barracks a short
time before leaving for Fort Wright, his
station.
Mrs. Frederick Funston expects the ar
rival of her sister from San Francisco on
the 15th, to spend several weeks with her.
to Mrs. J. H. Booth. In receiving the
guests. Mrs. Josephson was assisted by
Mrs. J. W. Hamilton and Misses Frances
Howell and Lulu Willis. Delicious refresh
ments were served this with the assist
ance of the following: Misses Elva Wlm-
berly, Regina and .Maude Rast. Stella and
Ruth Hamilton and Messrs. C. A ZIgler,
Warren McWilllams and Henry Richard
son. The score cards were beautifully
executed "With pen and Ink handwork.
La Grande.
Mrs. A B..Huelet entertained a party of
friends at whist at her Island City home
during holiday week.
The members of the X. T. C. Club gave
another of their enjoyable dances at the
Commercial Club Wednesday evening.
Misses Nellie Grandv and Lola Bur
roughs entertained the young ladles of the
Damen-Kranz at the home of, the former
"Thursday evening.
The Lyle Tuesday Musicale met. in the
Ladies' Club rooms Tuesday afternoon,
and a very good programme was reri-'
dered under the direction of Mrs. Mosby.
Mesdames J. J. Carr and C H. Norris
entertained the members of the Kaffee
Klatch and their husbands and gentlemen
friends at the home of the former Friday
evening.
Mrs. Ed- Murphy entertained the Tues
day Evening Whist Club at her home
Tuesday evening. Mrs. F. R. Swaney and
C H. Grady won first prizes and Mrs. J.
C. Gulling and Ellis Klrkley the second..
Lebanon.
W. C-McKeo and Miss Mabel Carson
were married at the home of the bride's
.parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Carson, In
Lebanon, Friday evening, Jan. 1. at 6
o'clock. The ceremony was performed by
Dr. A Thompson, pastor of the Metho
dist Episcopal Church', In the presence
of a few relatives and friends. The groom
S. Emery, on Factory street, in the pres
ence of relatives and friends,. Rev. J.
Merley, of Medord, an uncle of the groom,
officiating.
Horace M. Webber and Miss Lena L.
Roach were married in this city, at the
home of the bride's mother, on New
Year's day. . They will reside In Ashland.
Sunday. January 4. witnessed the wed
ding of Charles Rogers and Miss Ada
Tate, gt the home of the bride's latner,
W. H. Tate, m tms city. Key. .fniio urn
ler Phelps, of the Presbyterian Church,
officiating.
Eugene.
The "Thimble Club enjoyed a very pleas
ant evening Thursday afternoon at the
homo of Mrs. L. L. Whltson.
The Pastime Whist Club met Wednes
day evening In the Armory parlors with
a large attendance of members and a
number of visitors.
A number of delegates from Eugene
went out to Crow Wednesday evening,
where the Modern Woodmen of America
gave a public Installation of officers. The
occasion was one of .the finest of its kind
witnessed this season.
independence.
The Ladles' Reading Club met at the
home of Mrs. A J. Goodman this week.
and were entertained by Mrs. Goodman,
Mrs. Ketchum and Mrs. Conkey. At the
close of the meeting Mrs. Goodman re
signed the presidency of the organiza
tion. She leaves for Pendleton soon. Mrs.
Ardella Butler was elected In her place.
Stafford.
At .the home of the bride's parents,
fdr. and Mrs. Frobose, Stafford, Miss
Anna Frobose and Paul Relchle were
united- In marriage by Rev. Father
Relchle, of Portland, at high noon. The
WEDDED AT ASHLAND ON NEW YEAR'S EVE
MB. AND MRS. JAMES JAMISON M'JN'AIR,
The marriage of James Jamison McNalr to Miss Lulu. A Brurss, In Ashland,
New Tear's eve, was one of the most brilliant social events that has occurred at
that city for years. More than 200 Invitations had been Issued to the function,
which took place in the First Presbyterian Church, and the edifice was filled with
the wealth and fashion of the city. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Fhllo
Fuller Phelps. Besides . the wedding march from "Lohengrin." and that by Men
delssohn, were played, "The Wedding March" was sung by a chorus of ladles' voices.
The decorations were elaborate and "beautiful. A. reception followed at the homo of
the bride's parents, Hon. and Mrs. E. D. Brtggs. after which Mr. and Mrs. McNalr
took the mldnlcht train for San Francisco, at which place and in Southern Cali
fornia they are spending their honeymoon. ,
holds the responsible position of princi
pal of the Lebanon High School, and Is
classed as one of the ablest Instructors
and most successful teachers of the state.
The bride has grown to womanhood here
In Lebanon, and for the past few years
has held' the position of primary teacher
in our schools. Both the bride and groom
are gradua'es of the Santlam Academy, of
this city, and are highly refined and edu
cated young people who have the entire
population of Lebanon as their friends.
They have been active In educational, so
cial and church life in Lebanon, and are
very popular.
Baker City.
Frank H. Mills, of Baker City, and Miss
Clara Bankred, of Spokane, were married
at the residence of-J. C Nichols. Tuesday
night. Rev. J. R; N. Bell officiating.
W. S. Hughes and Mrs. M. J. Gray were
married at the residence of Mrs. S. A
Jones Wednesday evening. Rev. George
T-. Ellis, of -the Baptist Church, officiat
ing. C B. Melbrtn and Miss Beula Osborn
were married at the home of the bride's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Osborn. at
bride looked very winsome in a gown of
light blue silk Iansdowne. She carried
a bouquet of white carnations. The at
tendants were Miss Bertha Frobose and
Otto Dunbat. Only relatives and a few Ira.
mediate friends wero present.
Oregon City.
David Williams and Miss Evelyn Demp
ster, both of this city, were married
Wednesday evening by Rev. Frank Mix-
sell, at the home of the bride s parents
Green Point. MIS3 Mamie Baxter and
Mr. James Wllklns acted as bridesmaid
and best man, respectively.
Mr. -and Mrs. J. W. Cole were tendered
a pleasant surprise last Saturday night
honor of the 15th anniversary of 'their
wedding.
Mr. and Mrs. John Adams entertained
at whist Tuesday evening.
Albany.
The Friday Evening Dancing Club' gave
a most enjoyable dance . Saturday even.
Ing. January 2, at the- Woodman HalL
Tuesday evening. January 5. a very en
Joyable banquet was given at Turner Oys
ter Parlors by a number of young men
WASHINGTON', .
Garfield.
One of the weddings of tho week was
that of Miss Grace Shoemaker and Wil
liam D. Wallan, who were married at
the home of the bride's parents Thurs
day. Bev. Mr. Pace, of the Baptist
Church, officiating. Mr. waiian is a
prosperous young Business man oi
Grass Valley, Or., and tne oriae is tne
daughter of S. B. Shdemalcer, of this
city, and very popular in social circles.
Miss Shoemaker has been engaged as
Instructor In music at McMlnnvllle
College, at McMlnnvllle, Or., for the
past year.
Miss Genevieve Major, a popular
younfc scnool teacnr, was recenuy
married to H. Bruce, of Rowland, or.,
at the home of her uncle; Mr. John
Bishop, of this city. Miss Major Is one
of the most popular young women in
Whitman County. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce
left at once for Bowland, where they
will reside.
The wedding of Miss Susie Gains,
oldest daughter of Dr. and - Mrs. Gains,
to Franklin Betz, of Cheney, took place
here Sunday. After the ceremony the
couple left for their home near Spo
kane.
Vancouver.
A very pleasant evening was spent
by a Jolly crowd of prominent young
people last Monday evening at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Caritnln Johnson.
at a surprise party given- i honor of
tneir son George, interesting games.
good music and excellent refreshments
kept the young: folks in good humor
until a late hour.
Mr. and Mrs. William H. H. King
gave a reception at their home last
Saturday evening to celebrate the
tenth anniversary of their , marriage.
The large party of intimate friends
who were present spent .a pleasant
evening in games and music. .
A surprise party was given. Mr. and
Mrs. A Bolen last Wednesday evening
in honor of the 50th anniversary of
their wedding. Both were presented
with numerous presents in commemo
ration of the event.
THE LATE E. W. BINGHAM.
Appreciative Sketch of His Life and
Public Service to Oregon.
In the veins of Edward Wlngard Bing
ham was commingled the blood of Eng.
llsh, Scotch, Irish and German ancestors.
tnose sturdy iNorinern races irom wnence
have emanated so many heroic, noble men
and women. The Bingham family came
from England, and It was at the time of
the American Revolution that four
brothers of that name emigrated to
America, one of whom, Hugh Bingham,
the grandfather of the subject of this ar
ticle, setled in Mercer, Pa. He was twice
married, and three children, John A, Hugh
Mason and Mary, were the offspring of
his first wife.
One of Edward's great-grandfathers on
his mother's side was Isaac Todd, who
was of Scotch-Irish stock, and lived in
Scotland. He was a man of much learn
lng, and his wife, Naomi Miller, was also
highly educated, being familiar with sev
eral languages and able to converse in the
Gaelic tongue. Owing to Mr. Todd'3 supe
rior attainments he was Invited to come
to America and take the position of preai
dent of what is now Dickinson College, In
Carlisle, Pa. Having accepted this call.
he came to this country, bringing with
him his wife and two little children, the
youngest of whom, a babe in arms, was
named Rebecca. This was, of course, in
Colonial times.
The other great-grandfather of Edward
on the mother's side was Mr. Wlngard,
German by Dirtn, tne name .oeing a con
traction from Weln-garten. He was with
the army of Washington during the Win
ter when it was encamped at Valley
Forge, and he there had. the misfortune
of having both of his heels so severely
frozen that he was ever afterward crip
pled In consequence. It was after these
events that his son, Valentine Wlngard,
met and married Rebecca Todd In Car
lisle, Pa., and It was their daughter, Re
becca Ann, who, In 1S43, was united In
marriage to Hugh Mason. Bingham,
business man of good repute in Peters
burg. Pa. His brother, John A Bingham,
was a distinguished lawyer, and served
his country most royally throughout
long life, first a3 Bepresentative to Con
gress from the State of Ohio and at the
time when our country was In the throes
of the Civil War; he was one of the lead
ers who "presented articles of impeach
ment against Andrew Johnson, and was
Judge-Advocate In the famous trial of the
murderers of Abraham Lincoln. He also
represented this country as Minister to
Japan for 15 years, where both he and
his wife were great favorites with the
Mikado and Empress.
From this union four children were born.
Hugh Todd, John Ernest. Anna Marry and
Edward Wlngard. The daughter died in
babyhood, but the sons, all of whom were
men of superior ability, came to the Pa.
cine Coast when In the heyday of youth,
where., as is well known, they each made
names for themselves.
The yolmgest of these, three brothers.
Edward Wlngard Bingham, was born In
Petersburg, a small town on the banks
of the Juniata River, in Huntington
County, Pennsylvania, on September 5,
1S5L Two years later; on the death of
her husband. Mrs. Bingham and her little
sons moved to Mauch Chunk. When Ed
ward was 3 years pf age the Civil War
broke out, and the "patriotic fervor which
spread like wildfire jver the entire coun
try took possession of Mauch Chunk, and
enjanoiea ine-nean, ox. tne uiue ooy. as
he was a. favorite In. the town he was
permitted . to - enlist with, the grown-up
young men in a company .formed for Join
lng the Armyv Here, stationed at one
end of the line of older boys, he daily
drilled with his little musket. When, how
ever, the time came for the departure of
the company to the seat of war, great was
our little hero's grief, rage and disap
pointment on being told that he was too
youn? to go and "that he could eat part
ridges, bdt he' could" not shoot cartridges."
This is Interesting in view of the fact that
he later become one of the most, .ardent
sportsmen in Oregon, and: an almost un'-
erring shot, killing many -wild" ducks; elk
and other game in his numerous hunting
expeditions.
At the age of 14 Edward, who up to this
time had attended excellent schools, win
ning premiums in them, began his busi
ness career in one of the leading- banks of
Williams port, where the family were now
living. Here, by his sturdy honesty "and
manliness, he became a---great favorite
with Its president. At 16 lie' began the
study of the law with -his- uncle, Samuel
Cyrus Wlngard. -who had been as a father
since the death of Mr. Bingham to his
three nephews: and two years later, Judge
Wlngard having decided to go to the Pa
cine Northwest, where H. Todd Bingham
had already preceded him, Edward made
up his mind that he would go, too. After
he reached Oregon some one asked, him
what made him come West. "To shoot
ducks," was his prompt reply. Although
when they arrived in Portland, Or., then a
town of some 12,000 inhabitants. Edward
was well versed in the theory of the law,
he was too young to "be admitted to the
bar, so he spent the time until he had
reached his legal age of 21 in his brothers
law office. He passed his examinations as
lawyer with high honors, receiving
manv commiments from tne p resitting
Judges, among whom was Judge Matthew
Deady, the distinguished Jurist, for the
knowledge and aptitude evinced for his
chosen profession. The following ten
years of Edward's life were employed
more in active business pursuits than In
strict attention to legal work. Much of
this time he was closely associated as con
fidential agent, with Mr. James B. Mont
gomery, a noted contractor and man of af
fairs generally, who built the line of the
Northern Pacific Railroad "between Kala-
ma, on the Columbia River, to Puget
Sound. The greater part of this work was
overseen by Mr. Bingham, who also set
tled the accounts with the men, winning
at the same time their confidence as well
as that of Mr. Montgomery by the 1m
partial and strictly honest manner with
which he dealtr-wlth both parties. In these
transactions many thousands of dollars
passed through the young man's hands,
and when, at one time, the men felt great
dissatisfaction with Mr. Montgomery,
that it -would not have been safe for him
to have appeared among them, Mr. Bing
ham, the chief agent of the man they
hated, quietly came to them in their state
of excitement, and by tactful, honest
methods quieted them down again to
this time said: "Mr. Bingham took his
life in his hands." He also ran great
risks in carrying large sums of money
about with him in order to pay the men,
traveling usually alone and at night In
the great forests through which the track
of the railroad ran.
Later Mr. Bingham, In conjunction with
Mr. Montgomery, who had the contract,
undertook the work of blasting out rock.
so as to lnmrove its navigation from the
bed of the upper Columbia Blver Just
above Celllo. The work had to be done In
the Wintertime, when the water was at
its lowest stage. Dynamite was used for
charging the holes bored for the blasts.
As the weather was very cold at times It
became frozen, and in order to thaw it out
so that it could be used, it was put into
a wash boiler, which was then placed upon
a hot stove. One day the dynamite caught
fire, or It may have been the gas coming
from It. Mr.. Bingham, who -was near,
seeing the danger, called upon one of the
workmen to help him carry the dangerous
explosive from the stove to the side of the
scow, warning him at the same time to
avoid Inhaling any pf the gas. The man
did Inhale some, however, when they had
taken the boiler part way, and became
unconscious, so Mr. Bingham alone and
unaided managed to pull the boiler as
best he could to the waters' edge and Just
In time to souse It In before It exploded
When he engaged the men" to work at this
dangerous task he .warned them to be
ware of fires, and to keep "no liquors on
board, as he as well as they were In the
same danger if the dynamite stored on the
scow should explode.
The following year another contract for
similar worn was to let Dy tne uovern
ment, and Mr. James Steel said one day
to Mr. Bingham: "I suppose that from
your experience you will take this con
tract." "No. It Is too dangerous work.
was Mr. Bingham's answer. By a singular
coincidence when he was in London. Eng
land, the same Winter he happened to pick
up one of the dally papers there where
he read an account of a dynamite explo
slon on the Umatilla rapids, Columbia
Blver. which killed a number of men em
ployed in the blasting there. On his re
turn from Europe Mr. Bingham devoted
his time more exclusively to his profes
sion.and by a successful lawsuit he re
ceived for his fee the beautiful piece of
land at Fulton Park where for many years
he made his home. The Terwllliger will
case was the most famous in which he
was ever engaged. It might fitly be called
a caus8 celebre. By his skillful manage
ment of It as leading attorney for the
plaintiffs he succeeded In proving that the
will of Philinda Terwllliger was a forg
ery. This case occupied the best of Mr.
Bingham's energies and talents for at
least six years, as it was tried before four
courts.
The Orcgonlan published full accounts of
it from time to time. Noted experts on
handwriting were brought from Chicago
and San Francisco to testify as to the
genuineness of the signature to the will,
the name of Philinda Terwllliger. The
tellers of the various Portland banks who
became from their constant practice of
examining the names written on bank
checks and orders, experts in handwriting
were called upon to give their testimony.
Mr. Edward Falling, who In speaking of
Mr. Bingham, once said, "he Is a man of
unimpeachable Integrity," became intense
ly Interested in this case, and was never
weary of discussing It. Some of the most
prominent attorneys of Portland were as
sociated with Mr. Bingham in this case
either for or against It- About 90 acres
of valuable property In Southern Portland
were Involved In this contest.
Another most Interesting and important
rcase was that known as the Taylor case
in which the partner of his brother, Dr.
John E. Bingham, of Walla Walla, was
proven to have Illegally appropriated more
than his share of the partnership funds.
From adelina patti,
"THE QUEEN OF SONG."
Mme. Patti was the great artist who first indorsed the Kimball Piano,
one of which she took to Craig-y-nos Castle with her in 1892, where it still
stands in excellent condition doing good servicel In an autograph letter
written at the time, she stated
W. W.. KIMBALL CO.. Chicago, I1L December 16. 1S92.
- Gentlemen;- It gives me great pleasure to tesury to the merits of the New
Kimball Plane It haa a wonderfully sweet and sympathetic tone, and supports the
voice in a most satisfactory manner. Sincerely yours,
Since the testimonial then given the Kimball Piano, she has indorsed
no other excepting a Steinway which has been furnished her for the
present concert' tour. JYime. Fatti has now placed in her castle one of
the new style Kimball baby grands, and this is the letter she- has written
concerning us arnvai -
CRAIG-T-NOS CASfFLE, TSTRADGTNLAIS, R. S. O..
Breconshlre, South Wales, July 2S, 1S97.
Dear Mr. Kimball It Is with great pleasure that I write to acknowledge the safe
arrival of the Kimball baby grand piano. It is indeed a beautiful piano, and has
an exquisite -tone.- It has already been greatly admired by many connoisseurs who
are all united in pronouncing it a chef-d'oeuvre. With kind regards, believe me
Yours very truly,
KIMBALL PIANOS
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In working up the case Mr. Bingham could
find no precedent to go by In this coun
try, but In the English lawsuits he came
across a similar case. A friend of his
said: "Ed will never win this case, as it
is impossible to prove that one partner
ha3 stolen from another." But when this
case came on for trial it was proven so
conclusively to the Judge's mind that the
partnership had been greatly abused and
much to the detriment of the plaintiff in
the case. Dr. Bingham, that a verdict was
pronounced in his favor, which Involved
thousands of dollars. This lawsuit has es
tablished In this country that precedent
for cases of a like nature which Mr. Bing
ham had searched the annals of the courts
in vain.
But his greatest work and the one by
which he will always be remembered Is
that whereby he endeavored to improve
the election laws of Oregon, and which are
too well known to need any recapitulation
here. At the time when he sent out Invi
tations to the electors of Oregon to at
tend a meeting for the purpose of making
reforms In the election laws of the state
some of his most Intimate friends dis
couraged him and predicted that the whole
scheme would be a failure. But these
mournful forebodings were not fulfilled,
for the meeting which took place was a
very large and enthusiastic one and was
attended by some of the most prominent
men of the state. The Ballot Reform
League was then formed. The ball then
set rolling resulted in the enactment of
the Australian ballot law, the Lockwood
registration law, which Dr. T. L. Eliot,
of this city, said "should have been called
the Bingham registration law," for It was
so largely the work of Mr. Edward W.
Bingham, both In Its framing and in get
ting It passed through the Legislature.
He was called the "father of the Oregon
Australian ballot law." The direct prima
ry law now In force In Multnomah County
was also his work towards the purifying
of the politics of the state. J. V.
Beach, of Portland, once said In the pres
ence of the writer: "I know of no ono
man who has been of so much benefit to
this community as Mr. Bingham."
Mr. Bingham may be likened to. an un
cut diamond, rough at times on the sur
face, but beautiful within. His heart
went out in sympathy to the aged and the
infirm, to the poor and to children. He
knew no distinction of rich or poor, high
or low. but felt equally at home with alL
His lifelong devotion to his mother, still
living, is an example to all of filial love.
From her, too, he inherited some of hl3
most pronounced characteristics, his In
vincible determination, his industry, his
love of home and his simple unconven
tional ways. He inherited from his Eng
lish ancestors his love for a country homey
and this taste he gratified by his first
home at Fulton and his present home on
the banks of the beautiful Willamette
River, Just south of Oswego. In both of!
these places the native trees and shrubs I
were left as nature planted them, and
near the dwellings were allowed to grtTw
the wild flowers and ferns of Oregon, more
beautiful in his eyes than any well-kept
lawn. In his religious belief he was mora
of a Unitarian than anything else, but yet I
he would have disdained belonging to any!
sect. There was no concealment about!
him, and whilst many men and women,
too, appear fair on the outside but are!
corrupt within, he showed his worst parti
to the world. His mind and heart were asl
Innocent of any guile as that of a little I
child. He was one of nature's noblemen.)
He was full of vitality, possessed of anl
abundant fund of humor and had a mag
netic quality that attracted all who met
him In his early death he leaves to
mourn for him his mother, Mrs. Rebecc
Ann Bingham, now residing at the Os
wego home; his brother, Dr. J. E. Bing
ham, of Walla Walla, and his wife, Mrs. I
Kate Stevens Bingham, a daughter of the
late Major-General Isaac Ingalls Ste
vens, formerly Governor of Washingtc
Territory, who also is living above Oswe
go. Mr. Bingham's remains lie in Riyer-i
view cemetery, and from his burial lot
is obtained that magnificent view
mountain ranges and peaks, woods, water
and town upon which ho loved so well
gaze. M. S.
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