THE SUNDAY OREGONIAls, PORTLAND, MAY 15, 3,90. DEFENSE OF WOOD Testimony in Pension Fraud Case Completed. KOSEA WOOD ON THE STAND He Denies Conspiracy, and Says He Is Only a Salaried Employe-Stenographers Contradict Statements of Prosecution's Witnesses. The Introduction, of testimony in the case of T. A. and Hosea Wood, accused of conspiracy to defraud the Government, was completed In the Federal Court yes terday. The argument -will be com menced at 9:30 o'clock Monday morning, and it will probably require the greater portion of the day to complete this part of the case. It is. the general impres sion that the jury will not return in any short time. The defense occupied the entire day and introduced spme strong testimony. The two young women stenographers em ployed by "Wood made good witnesses for the defense, and withstood a hard fire of cross-examination. The case opened yesterday morning with D. J. Slover on the witness stand. He was called to testify in relation to the application of Mrs. Hill, who. It ap pears, had been remarried before she applied for a pension. The prosecution endeavored to show that Mr. "Wood knew of her second marriage at the time that he sent In her application. Slover testified that he heard a conver sation between Mr. "Wood and Mrs. Hill in which the latter said she had been summoned before the special pension ex aminer, and he heard Mr. "Wood say to her that if she had told him of her mar riage she could not have got him to take her claim. "Witness said he urged her to tell the special examiner the truth about the matter. "Witness further stated that "Wood asked Mra Hill why she had not told him of her second marriage when she made an application for a pen sion. T. J. Gregory testified that he heard "Wood tell Mrs. Hill that she had misrep resented things to hlra when applying lor a pension. Isaac N. Knight testified to the same conversation as the other witnesses. Hosea Wood Makes Denial. Hosea "Wood, the second defendant, was next called. He swore that he had been employed in his father's office simply as a hired clerk and had no Interest in the business outside of a salary. He had never entered into any agreement with "hla father to defraud the Government or any one else, but had tried to do his work honestly. Witness denied that he had ever had Melrath place his seal on affidavits when the witnesses were not present. He admitted that he took Mrs. Gibbs' affidavit to her to be signed, and that Melrath was not along at the time, but said that he called her up by 'phone at a later date, Introduced her to Mel rath over the 'phone and he took her acknowledgement to her signature over the 'phone. When shown the papers that the wit nesses swore were dated wrong, the wit ness admitted that they were in his handwriting, but said he knew nothing further about them. Witness further admitted that pome papers needing the Jurat of Melrath had been sent to him at the Coast, and that the jurat had been affixed, but ho contended that they had been sworn to before. Stenographers Defend Wood. Miss Mamie Dowllng, one of Mr. "Wood's stenographers, was called next. She testified first In relation to the affidavit of A. H. Matthews in support of a claim for Roxana White, Matthews swore on the stand that he never knew Mrs. White on. VinrJ nnvpr intended to make anv affi davit for her. Miss Dowllng took her notebook and read from it the original shorthand dictation which she said Matthews gave her. She then read five or six others which she said were dic tated to her by him. She said that he aworo to these affidavits and signed blank forms, which she filled out when she had leisure time. She denied positively that she had ever .filled out anything in a blank affidavit except what had been dictated to her by the affiant. She was asked If the wit ness who was on the witness stand as Matthews was the same man who gave the affidavits to her. She said she had not seen Mr. Matthews on the stand, but saw the same man In the courtroom. The defense wanted the prosecution to admit tho identity of the witness, but the lat ter objected and Judge Bellinger upheld it, saying that it was a serious matter, for the testimony of the stenographer was an impeachment of that of Matthews, and she would have to identify him by eight. Matthews was not present, but was sent for and positively identified by Miss Dowllng. On cross-examination Miss Dowllng ad mitted that Wood had dictated tho word ing of the affidavits, but she swore posi tively that it was never done except in the presence of the affiant, who heard and knew what was being dictated and sanctioned It. .Discredits WHmott's Story. Miss T. N. Kuirenga, a notary public and stenographer employed by Wood, was called next. She said she had taken dictations of affidavits both from Wood and from the veterans herself, but al ways In tho presence of the affiant. She swore that she never filled in anything over the signature of a blank affidavit. except what was given her by a veteran or Mr. Wood in the presence of the af fiant. Sho denied that Wood had In structed her to fill out dates that were erroneous, or to do anything that was not In accordance with the law. In relation to the affidavit of R. B. Wllmott in support of the claim of Lucretla Garrison, she produced from her notebook the original affidavit, which she said was dictated to her by Wllmott WI'mott swore for the prosecution that he had never made such an affidavit and had not been sworn to one. Miss Kulzerga testified that she had sworn him to the affidavit he dictated to her and w hlch the had in her notebook. In rebuttal the prosecution called A- J. Marshall and Joseph I Melrath. The latter denied that ho had taken Mrs. Glbbs" acknowledgement by 'phone. Both sides then rested their case. Court was adjourned until Monday morning. of mathematics and astronomy in the State University and remained there 19 years. During that time he has helped to educate many 'prominent Oregon men and by the time of his retirement he was known as a foremost educator. Oregon was fortunate in having the serv ices of this man for so. many years. His career shows a long period of study, dur ing which, he gained great knowledge. He was born May 17, 1S22, at Sterling, Mass., and at the time of his death was the last of 12 children. He was a graduate of Worcester Academy and Brown Univer sity. In 1848, the year of his graduation, he began teaching at Arcadia College, Nova Scotia. The next year he came West to Granville, Ohio, in Granville College, and taught there until 1853, when he went to Franklin College, Indiana. Later, in 1S89, he changed to Ladogo Seminary in the same state, and in 1863 he took a position at the old Chicago University. Three years later he went to California, teaching In Peta luma College. From there he came to McMlnnville College. Professor Bailey left two sons. Pro fessor Mark Bailey. Jr., and Dr. Edward Bailey, U. S. A., serving In the Philip pines. He will be burled in Seattle by the side of two of his grandchildren. TO BREAK DOWN CASTE EAST INDIAN COMES TO OREGON FOR EDUCATION. POEGED CHECKS PASSED. Three Saloons and a Clothing Store Pay Out $468. All of the blank checks stolen from the office of the Western Transportation & Towing Company, at the foot of Oak street, Saturday night, have been cashed in, and three saloonkeepers and the Hub Clothing Store are the victims to the extent of $468.23, while four other checks, amounting to $160, have been cashed at other places. Detective Lou Hartman has been assigned the case and Is endeavoring to find a clew that will lead to the cap ture of the forgers. The checks were cashed Saturday night, the same evening they were taken from the office of the company. All but three of the checks were forged. At Eugene Blazier's saloon, on Bum side street, four $40 checks were cashed, while the Blazler saloon on First street was taken in with three $40 checks. The Hub Clothing Store cashed one check for 540, jcashed another $40 minus $3.50 paid for a pair of shoes, and gave $39.75 change to a third man who presented a $40 check In payment of a 23-cent necktie. At Pe terson's saloon, at Front and Morrison streets, a $21.35 check was cashed, while four $40 checks were cashed at other places in the city. The police were notified that the checks were missing as soon as the company's office was opened Monday morning, but as the checks were drawn on the First National Bank and all cashed through other banks, the deception was not de tected until the bogus checks were pre sented at tho First National Bank Tues day morning. ST. VINCENT'S HOSPITAL CLOSED Precaution Is Taken Because of Dis covery of Three Smallpox Cases. Owing to the fact that three cases of smallpox were brought to St. "Vincent's Hospital a few days ago and kept sev eral dajs before the attending physicians were able to diagnose them, the hos pital has been closed to patients since Saturday morning. In every case the patients had not suf ficiently developed smallpox to ascertain what their illness was, but as soon as It was discovered, they were promptly removed to the pest house by City Phy sician J. C. Zan, and the apartments oc cupied, at tho hospital were thoroughly disinfected. The hospital was not quar antined, as It was not deemed necessary, owing to the fact that few persons were exposed to the disease. These were moved to other quarters in order that no chances of spreading the disease might be al lowed. All of the cases were of a mild form and the patients aro expected to recover In a short time. Results of Work by Local Emancipa tion Soclety-Soaml Ram's Protege. The first fruits of the labors of Soaml Ram, who visited Portland and other Pa clflcCbast cities last Winter in" behalf of caste-ridden India, were realized yes terday by the arrival of Glrlndi Mukerji, a young student from Calcutta, Bengal, India, who will enter some educational institution in Oregon. Soaml Ram, it will be remembered, made an earnest plea for American education of India youth, that they might absorb the great benefits of the advanced civilization and freedom enjoyed by citizens of this country and return to their own homes to undermine the caste which Is universally acknowl edged to be the curse of that nation. His argument that the work of American missionaries la that country would al ways be Ineffectual until caste was abol ished, so that intercourse could be had with all classes, convinced many leading educators and philanthropists that his view of the situation was logical, and the result was that he obtained scholarships In many universities bjth in Oregon and California. Tne "Oregon Society for the Emanci pation of India from Caste Slavery" was NEWSBOYS' BENEFIT. WON PAME AS EDTJCAT0E. Prof. Mark Bailey, Who pied Thurs day, Was Well-Known in Oregon. Professor Mark Bailey, an educator Jn Oregon for 22 years, died at the residence of his son in Tacoma, Thursday. He was S2 years old at the time of his death, but had retained all his faculties. He had re tired from the chair of mathematics and astronomy at the University of Oregon in 18S5, and since last September had been l!irg with his son. Professor Mark Bailey, Jr., a member of the faculty of Whitworth College. He was sitting In the parlor of his son's house, reading the Greek New Testament when overtaken by the attack which ended his life. Professor Bailey is very well known in this state, having first come here In 1S73 to fill the office of president of McMlnn ville College. In 1S7B he accepted the chair To Raise Funds for a Newsboys' LI brary and Clubroom. Wednesday evening. May 25, there Svill be given at the Marquam Grand Theater an entertainment under tho direction of Otto Prag and D. E. Keasy, two former newsboys, to raise funds for a newsboys' library and clubroom. Those taking part will include: Mrs. Rose Bloch Bauer, so prano; Mrs. Walter Reed, contralto; J. Adrian Epping, baritone; Miss Leonora Fisher, planlste; Miss Annie DItchburn, reader; Master Frankie Rlchter, the blind pianist; Professor Krohn and his class In gymnasium drill, and others. Short ad dresses will also be delivered by three Portland business men, and the newsboys wish Otto Prag and D. E. Keasy to say a few words. The stage will be decorated with cut flowers, the gift of a friend, also a picture of the late Hon. W. H. Corbett. The tickets for this worthy cause ought to have a large sale. DEMOCRATIC TICKET. State. Justice of the Supreme Court Thomas O'Day, Multnomah County. Oregon Dairy and Food Commissioner S. M. Douglas, Lane County. Second Congressional District. For Congress J. B. Simmons, Multno mah County. Fourth Judicial District. Circuit Judge, Department No. 1 G. W. Allen. Circuit Judge, Department Uo. 3 Mark O'Neill. District Attorney John Manning. County. Joint State Senator, Multnomah, Wash ington and Columbus Counties John T. MUner. Senator to fill vacancy Isaac Swett. State Senators-A. F. Flegel. F. V. Hol man. John Lamont. George W. Simons. Representatives Robert Brady, W. L. Brewster. Arthur Brock, E. R, Clary, P. P. Dabney, D. M. Donaugh, N. H. Graf ton, J. G. Meybrunn, R. W. Montague. J. A. Newell, Oglesby Young, John Van Zante Joint Representative, Multnomah and Clackamas Counties J. E. Hedges. Commissioner John Sleret. Sheriff Tom M. Word. Clerk of County Court Frank Lee. Treasurer W. H. Lesh. Assessor D. F. Campbell Superintendent of Schools H W. Her ron. Surveyor R. C Bonser. Coroner J. W. Morrow. Portland Justice of the Peace District Justice of the Peace, E. H Cahalin; Con stable, William Miller. East Portland Justice, of the Peace Dis trictJustice of the Peace, C A. White; Constable. J. M. Frellinger. Mount Tabor Justice of Peace District Constable. D. P. Lang. Multnomah Justice of Peace District Justice of Peace, A. J. Vandever; Consta ble, George Williams. WOBLD'S PAIREXCUPvSI0NS. For the world's greatest Fair to be held at St, Louis from May to October, the Northern Pacific Railway Company will place on sale special round trip ex cursion tickets. The dates of sale will be May 11, 12 and 13, June 16. 17 and 18, July i. 2 and 3, August S, 9 and 10, September 5, $ and 7, October 2, 4 and 5. Standard and tourist sleepers will be operated through to St. Louis. For rates and other information In connection with routes, etc., call or. or address A. D. Charlton, assistant general passenger agent, 255 Morrison street, corner Third, Portland. J Or. te& 'jmmM Glrindl Mukerji, of India, Who Will Go to College in Oregon. A-- eventually formed in Portland to promote this work, and Interest in the subject has been kept alive through its efforts. While the colleges furnish scholarships, there are other expenses connected with bring ing students from, the Far East and maintaining them while in school, all of which has to be done by subscription. Glrlndi Mukerji Is a bright young man of 24, who speaks excellent English and is a graduate of the University of Cal cutta. He has also attended the Imperial University of Toklo, Japan, and is well versed In mental philosophy, natural his tory and mathematics. He talks well and is delighted with what h has seen of America. It has not been decided what college he will enter, but whichever one It is, he will be enthusiastic over his stud ies and the life In this new world. "The freedom of the people and their social equality makes a great impression upon me," ho said, with his big eyes glowing like live coals. "It makes every one seem happy, and it is a wonderful thing to see ladles who are educated and have the same freedom men have." But he was not enthusiastic enough to be blind to the difficulty of reforming India In a hurry. When asked if India would be the same as America if our customs and free citizenship were introduced there, he looked grave. "If India could be Americanized, It would take many years, for India Is In dia, you know. The traditions and super stitions of centuries would have to be stamped out and that cannqt be done in a hurry. But I believe that it will be ac complished by her own sons in time. The reform society of India, which we call the Brahmo-Somaj, Is doing good work and gradually growing in membership and strength. When such people as Soaml Ram return they can mingle with all castes as priests or monks, although a3 citizens we have all lost caste and cannot associate with our families. But being enabled to approach all people as monks, Just the work desired can be accom plished." Mr. Mukerji, like Ram, is a Brahmin, but, having mingled with his people in discriminately, he has lost caste. Heeays that many men who go out into the world and are In a position to teach the Hin doos much, fafl In their mission from tho fact that the life of the man of no caste Is a lonely and empty one, and he grows weak and rejoins his people by a series of penances by which be can bo restored to his former standing. "This is a bad example, and only suf fices to strengthen the superstitions and customs which we want to destroy," said he. There will be a meeting of the society at the residence of Judge Seneca Smith Wednesday evening, at which time it will be decided which college in Oregon thl3 young man will attend. Dr. W. Norton Davis & Co. Established 1SS9. For the Treatment of Private, Nervous and Chronic Diseases of Men Special Attention Paid to Treatment by Mall Send for Free Book and Question Blank. Office hours Dally: 9. A. M. to 5 P. M. Evenings 7 to S P. M. Sundays 10 to 12 A. M. SHOULD TOU DESIRE YOU MAT PAT AFTER CURE HAS BEEN EFFECTED. Consultation Free and Confidential. Offices In Van Noy Hotel, 524 Third fit. Comer Fine, Portland, Or. jfofa&Jfotrt Givers of Best Values JgfcAtiJ32& DRESS GOODS Important Reductions for the Next Four Days With some of our best selling dress goods, of which we have large quantities stilt unsold. We will make radi cal reductions to effect speedy clearance. It is, without question, the best buying opportunity of the entire year for those who have needs to supply. 39c 65 quality all-wool ALBATROSS in black, cream and all colors, 40 inches wide, reduced to ... .1 65 quality BLACK SICILIANS, 42 inches wide, QQ- double finish, fine lustrous black, reduced to, yard tldG 75 quality CREAM SERGE, all wool, fine, soft, rn beautiful finish, 38 inches wide; reduced to 0 JO $1.00 quality FRENCH VOILES, in black and cream, 48 inches wide, extra quality, shrunk and sponged, CQn ready to make up ; reduced to Ouu 1.25 quality BLACK BROADCLOTH, beautiful, -TO-lustrous finish, 52 inches wide, reduced to, yard I OU $1.00 quality SCOTCH TWEEDS, 48 inches wide, in brown, tan, green, gray and blue mixtures, the very popular CQn tailor suit fabric, reduced to, yard Ouu $1.35 quality CHEVIOT SACKINGS, 60 inches wide, light and dark gray, popular mxed effects ; reduced QQn to, yard 09b ?2.00 quality IMPORTED ENGLISH CHEVIOTS, 60 inches wide, m light and dark gray, tan and green, Qf ft fine finish, reduced to, yard : $ 1 1& $1.65 quality SCOTCH HEATHER TWEEDS, 54 inches wide, gray and cardinal, gray and green mixtures, invisible plaid and snowf lake effects, very popular ; IH ft ft reduced to, yard v i3 $2.00 quality IMPORTED SNOWFLAKE TWEED SUIT INGSj 54 nches wide, in reseda, brown, purple, gray and navy with white flake effect, very popular; ft-l ft ft reduced to, yard. $ I eZu SDLKS AT A BIG REDUCTION FOR MONDAY'S SELLING $1.50 BLACK TAFFETA SILK, extra fine quality, "wear warranted" in selvedge, the kind that rustles, ft! ft ft 27 inches wide; reduced to, yard .J .$1 lUu $1.00 BLACK PEAU DE SOIE, 27 inches wide, all silk, ex tra good weight, fine, lustrous finish; CQn reduced to, yard. Ouu 85 ROYAL WASH TAFFETA SILK, in white, cream, blade, Drown, cardinal, iignt Diue, puiK, JNiie, pearl gray, strictly all silk ; will not break or crock ; reduced to . 53c Cloak and Suit Dept. Never in the history of this store has there been so much excellence crowded into this department. The Tailored Suits are the creations of New York's best artists. Tailored Skirts and Shirtwaists are dreams, priced low. Our showing in Wrappers, Kimonas, Petticoats, Silk and Cloth Coats is of the meritorious sort, while our prices throughout the department will be found uniformly low. $5,50 S7.50 5,59 TAN COVERT COATS Latest styles, at $10.00, $7.50, $6.50 and SILK COATS of peau de soie, taffeta and pongees at $12.50, $xo.oo and SUMMER COATS of high luster Sicilians, in cream or black, $6.50 and SILK WAISTS in black and all colors, at $5.50, $4.50 and SILK PETTICOATS, handsomely made," in black and colors, $12.50 down to , WRAPPERS of best standard percale, select pattern, $1.50, $1.25, $1.00 and .- DRESS SKIRTS in cheviots, etamines and broad cloths, $12.50 down to 0i WALKING SKIRTS in plain cloths and fancy mix- fljft pft tures, from $7.50 down to . . . . $2,iOU KIMONAS in lawns, of pretty designs and colors, t 85c, 65c, 50c and ' u CHILDREN'S LAWN BONNETS in a great many styles, from $1.25 down to Money-Saving Prices Await You In This Dept. ,50 5c A Sale of Women's Waists 8 for Waists worth from $r.go up to $3.50. 200 Women's Waists, of fine quality white figured damask, white vestings, fancy stripe mercerized waistings, woven madras and white lawns. There are great many styles to select from. We have seldom, if ever, made any offers so really excellent in values as these. Not a garment worth less than $1.90 and a great many worth $2.50 and QDn $2.75 ; your choice while they last Juu Two Days' Sale of Walking Skirts $3.90, $4.50 and $4.90 Our entire stock of Women's Walking Skirts to select from, sold regularly at above three prices. There is every desir able material in this lot. Blue and black cheviots, meltons, hopsacking, fancy mixtures, Scotch and English Suitings every one smartly man-tailored ; Monday and tf 0 Tuesday at .0wi Monday's Stocking Special SOMETHING NEW just received a large shipment of Boys' Heavy 2x1 ribbed lisle thread Stockings, dressy and neat, and for general wearing qualities unequaled. Every pair guaranteed by the maker. The regular selling price is 50c to introduce them in Portland we will sell them, Monday and Tuesday only at 3 PAIR 9En FOR A D OLL AR, OR, EACH UOU Ladies' "Alpha" Brand Underwear At Special Prices for Monday and Tuesday Saturday's sale on this number proved so successful that we have decided to place the same number on sale tomorrow and Tuesday. All styles, at the same price. Vests made with high neck and long or short sleeves, with lace-trimmed pants or tights to match, of the finest Egyptian yarn or French lisle, handsomely trimmed and regularly sold at 65c and 75c garment, JJPft TOMORROW AND TUESDAY AT, GARMENT. . . .tOb New Belts, New Wrist Bags New Belts tire constantly arriving from the East ern markets. Before selecting a new Belt do not fail to inspect our very comprehensive line. No novelty escapes us and you will doubUess find here some kinds not shown elsewhere. BEL.TS at 51.00. 75c. 50c, 35c and 25c NEW WRIST BAGS at $4.50 L50, $1.00. 75c, 50c. 25c NEW LEATHER BELTS at $1.00, 75c, 50c and.... 25c Women's Neckwear We are showing a great many rich and artistic effects in silk embroidered and washable Neckwear. MARYIXOUS REDUCTION'S Have been made in Ladies' Summer Neckwear, comprising collar and cuff sets, stocks with tabs, turnover collars, many are all white, others in pretty Persian colorings; the entire lot ON SALE MONDAY, REGULAR 25c QUALITY- at 10c Handkerchiefs Fresh goods coming in all the time keep the stock always bright, interesUng and full of all the new things. We think our showing of Handkerchiefs a little better than you find elsewhere. Our large variety, combined with right prices, has resulted in vastly increased patronage; prices range from 50c down to 5c Women's Undermuslins We claim for our Women's Muslin Garments assort ments that are matchless, qualities that are unsurpassed and prices much in your favor. We mention a few of the great many good offers for this week. DRAWERS of good muslin, tucks and hemstitched QE ruffles ZOu CAMBRIC DRAWERS, wide flounce trimmed QQ- with embroidery JUu DRAWERS of extra fine muslin, trimmed with wide Eftp torchon lace - UUU CORSET COVERS in many styles, dainty patterns QCp of lace or embroidery. -.03b SKIRTS of muslin and long cloth, trimmed with flounces of embroidery or lawn flounces and lace inser- (JW QQ tion; special values at v) liJJ GOWNS of fine nainsook or cambric, made with square, round or V-shaped neck, yoke trimmed with fine OQp Swiss embroidery and insertions; special values.... UUu CORSET COVERS of long cloth, dainty trimmings of tor chon or Val. lace, others with embroidery and Cfp ribbon; special price Qvb DRAWERS of fine grade muslin, full width and sizes, trimmed with wide torchon lace and insertion; Cflp special price... UUu, Women's Boots and Oxfords We've too many different styles in women's boots and have placed a number of lines on sale at specially reduced prices to make a general clean-up they're the best grades we carry, all good, stylish Boots, adapted for any wear and for any costume. If you want a pair or think you will within the next six months, you had better purchase a pair now and lay them away until you are ready to use them. Your sav ing will be from $i to $1.50 worth considering, isn't it? Every pair of these sale shoes are equally as good and up-to-date as those not offered at special prices. We have so many good shoes it's hard to decide which lines to sacrifice. OUR REPUTATION IS BACK OF EVERY PAIR. THE MAKES WE OFFER ARE: E. P. Reed & Co., $3.50 Shoes at - m John Steelman & Co., $3.50 Shoes at. . . J 1 I 1 Baker, Bowman & Co., $3.50 Shoes at. . m wM Todd, Bancroft &' Co., $3.50 Shoes at. . f I 1 A Utz & Dunn, $3.50 Shoes at - l John C. Cross, $3.50 Shoes at w What Is True of Boots is True of OXFORDS We have them in patent leathers, black, vici kid and tan Russia calf welts and turns, $3.50 and $3.50 grades; 0)10 MONDAY OZiH-J WOMEN'S patent colt, patent kid and black vici kid, French, Cuban and military heels, welts and 10 turns; regular -$3.00 grades; MONDAY. ...... .um i3 SSL Men's 75c Golf Shirts 39c Es Special The Summer Shirt season is here, and so are the Shirts. Dozens of patterns cool shirts for men negligee, of" course full size, well made Shirts, of good percale, cuffs to match. 150 dozen Mount Hood Shirts bought at half price and offered to you at the same big SQn saving 75c values only ,. .. Qg j The price named above will allow any man to have a plentiful supply of clean, fresh, comfort able Shirts for hot days. Two Shirts for the price of one. You had better buy your season's sup ply tomorrow. MOHAWK BLDG. THIRD AND MORRISON STREETS MOHAWK BLDG. THIRD AND MORRISON STREETS