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THE SUNDAY .OliEGONI AN', PORTLAND, SEPTEMBER 16, 1006.
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ADMIT THEIR GUILT
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Bandits Who Held up Automo
' biles Confess Crime.
ONE A BOLD, BAD MAN
Jeff Hall, Alias Howard, Armed
With Automatic Pistol Loaded
With Poisoned Dumdum
Bullets Pal a Youth.
Jclt pall, alias Howard, and his ac
complice, Tim Bernard, local pioneers In
the crime of holding up automobiles, con
fessed their guilt yesterday and were re
moved from the City Jail to the County
Jail to await trial. Howard Is .looked
upon by the police as one of the hardest
citizens that has ever graced a local jail.
But for the timely capture of the two
men fatalities in automobile circles might
have become numerous before long; for
when the revolver found in the posses
sion of Hall was examined yesterday it
was found to be loaded with poisoned
. flat-nose or dum-dum bullets. These are
the most deadly of missies and are barred
in warfare by international agreement.
Death follows invariably when they
strike. Even a- flesh wound is sufficient
to cause death from blood poisoning,
which is bound to result. Striking a vic
tim quarely they flatten out and in
flict a frightful wound, much like that
caused by a, charge of shot at short
range.
That Hall was provided with this
style of ammunition is taken as con
clusive evidence that he is a dangerous
and murderous criminal. His weapon
was an uutomatic Colts pistol, tiring
nine shots in a few seconds. He had 1JJ
rounds of ammunition in his pockets
and could have put up a desperate fight
had he been cornered.
Bernard,, the other thug, had no re
volver. He is a youth of 19, and weak
rather than criminal. He was the tool
of Hall, who is of the low-browed type
of thug. He would possibly think no
more of killing an obstreperous victim
than of kicking a barking dog. That
he had a record the police are quite
sure, it is thought he is a newcomer,
attracted possibly by the reports that
the "old-line" detectives were let out
recently and that the city is dependent
upon new and inexperienced men for
protection.
The promptness with which they
were nabbed after holding up two au
tomobiles on the Linnton road Friday
night no doubt relieved them of any
such Impression as that. Captain Bruin
and Officer Price had Hall and his pal
in custody before their crimes were an
hour old.
Not only did the men confess yester
day but letters taken from C. D. Rob
ertson, one of the occupants of the
autos which were held up, were found
.on them. They were also identified by
Robertson and by R. L Oatley. In face
of this evidence against them the men
admitted their guilt in the presence of
Deputy District Attorney Adams. Ber
nard claimed that he merely went along
to search the victims while Hall held
them under his gun.
He claimed he never knew Hall until
Friday, when he picked up with him
in the North End. Being hard pressed
for money.' he says, he-agreed to take
a chance in a new field of crime, rob
bing automobiles.
GERMAN INFLUENCE GOOD
Alfred F. Sears Discusses Teutonic
Immigration In Latin America.
Two papers were read last night be
fore the Oregon Academy of Sciences
at a meeting held at the City Hall.
"German Influence in Latin America,"
was the subject of a paper by Alfred
F. Sears, C. E., which was followed by
a discussion of "The Chinook Jargon,"
by J. D. Lee.
The paper presented by Mr. Sears Is
soon- to be published by the Popular
Science Monthly. It is an exhaustive
treatise on conditions existing in . tue
South American Republics, and the ef
fect upon them of the heavy Teutonlo
immigration which has been noticeable
during- the last decade. Statistics were
quoted showing that there are now 1,050.
000 Germans in South America. 1,000,000
of whom are residents of Brazil.
- Mr. Sears, who spent many years in
South America, is of the opinion that
much good is coming to the various coun
. tries from the influx of Germans. He
does not fear the growth of Imperialistic
Ideas, but believes rather that It will
help to break the present union of
church and state In these countries,
which he deplores.
"The South American states are not
democratic as we are inclined to think
them," he said, "but in many cases
amount to autocratic' theocracies. The
governments are dominated by the church
and It is the worst kind of Influence,
because the priests, as a class, have
low moral standards and their only de
sire Is to keep in control.
"The Germans who are now in the
country are Riving the people ideas of
freedom. The church Is already losins
power as an adjunct of government, and
It Is probable that the two will at last
become entirely segregated."
BOY IS STRUCK BY CAR
Kenneth Vose, Six Tears Old, Suf
fers Broken Leg at Kern Park.
Kenneth Vose. the 6-year-old son of
Dr. W. H. "Vose. of Arleta, wag severely
injured yesterday afternoon by a Mount
Scott car near Kern Park.,
A number of small boys were playing
on the sidewalk near Kern Park when a
city-bound O. W. P. car neared the park
and stopped there to take on some pas
sengers. As the car started young Vose
boarded the front steps trying to steal a
ride. The motorman rapped on the door
to make the boy get oft when the little
chap fell to the ground and was struck
by the car, breaking his left leg between
the ankle and the knee so that the bone
protruded. Two or the boy's teeth were
knocked out and the left Bide of his face
was badly bruised. His father. Dr. Vose,
was informed of the accident and took
the boy home, where he attended to hia
son' injuries.
BOUNDARY HEARING ENDS
When Transcribed Testimony Will
Be Forwarded to Washington, D. C.
Taking of testimony by the Interstate
Boundary Commission relative to the dis
pute between Oregon and Washington
over the boundary question as applicable
to the Columbia River seining grounds,
was concluded at the Portland Hotel
yesterday afternoon. All the testimony
will be transcribed by the official report
er and tomorrow .will be certified to by
Commissioners C. C. Dalton, of Seattle,
for Washington, and J. H. Reynolds, of
Salem, for Oregon, and thereafter trans
mitted to Washington, V. C. There are
about 40 exhibits in the case, and the
total amount of testimony taken, includ
ing the session Just finished, will aggre
gate about 700 pages of typewritten mat
ter. Only two witnesses were examined at
the hearing yesterday. Captain William
H. Patterson, a local river pilot of deep
sea vessels, testified as to the main ship
channel being on the north side of tha
Columbia River and that It was the
channel pursued by ocean-going vessels.
His evidence was Btrongly in favor of tha
Oregon contention.
Captain' Cleveland Rockwell, who has
been connected with the Coast Geodetic
Survey since 1858, with the exception of
his term of service in the Civil War as a
member of the staff of General Sherman,
was equally as positive that the main
ship channel, concerning which the con
troversy hinges as to the boundary be
tween the two states, waa in exact ac
cordance with the Washington conten
tion. Captain Rockwell, who is a resident of
this city, bears .the distinction of being
the only surviving member of General
Sherman's staff. He was first assigned to
the Columbia River in connection with
the survey and charting of the Columbia
River in 1868, and is the official compiler
of all the Government charts offered in
eyldence by the State of Washington.
COL. EMTENBEIIUESIGilS
SEVERS CONNECTION WITH ORE
GON NATIONAL, GUARD.
Military Affairs Interfere With His New
Duties as State Circuit
Court Judgre.
Colonel C. U. 'Gantenbeln, command
ing officer of the Third Infantry, Ore
gon National Guard, forwarded his res
ignation to Adjutant-General Flnzer
yesterday, to take effect at the end of
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Colonel C. V. Gantenbeln.
the present month. His resignation is
on the ground that his duties as i
Judge of the Circuit Court, render it
Impossible for him to give regimental
matters the time-they require.
The resignation will cause much regret,-
but no great amount of surprise
In National Guard circles, as the Col
onel's Intention in this regard has been
known for some time. In fact Colonel
Gantenbein had intended severing his
connection with the Guard before the
recent encampment at American Lake,
but remained until after that ivent at
the insistent request of the officers of
the regiment. Under- his command at
American Lake the regiment distin
guished itself In maneuvering side by
side with regulars, making an excel
lent showing. The Army and Navy
Journal, in its current issue, comment
ed upon the showing made by Colonel
Gantenbein and his men, saying that
the Oregon men marched, worked and
maneuvered in excellent form, that the
esprit du corps was good and that the
Colonel had every reason to be rroud
of the regiment.
Just whose shoulder straps will gain
the eagle Is a question not yet settled.
Colonel John Poorman, of Woodburn,
an excellent soldier, is next in rank
but it is his Intention to retire from
service shortly. It is planned to elect
him to the Colonelcy that ha may re
tire with that rank.
The two other candidates are com
paratively young men, Majors John L.
May and Charles E. McDonell, of the
Third Oregon. Both officers are popular
with officers and men and both are
competent soldiers, having been com
pany commanders in the Philippines,
where they did excellent work with the
famous old Second Oregon Volunteer
regiment. The choice will be made by
line and staff officers at an election for
that purpose to be held at the call of
the Adjutant-General.
The military record of the retiring
Colonel is long and meritorious. He
has brought the regiment up to a 'nigh
state of efficiency and it is regarded
as being at this time on a war basis.
In emergency it could be massed and
ready for service in a day. Colonel Gan
tenbein has seen 15 years of service. He
was a private in the Guard for one year.
Captain of Company H for three years,
three years Major, one year Lieutenant-Colonel,
a year and a half Senior
Major in the Second Oregon volunteers
in the Philippines, Adjutant-General
after returning from the Orient for
four years, and during the past three
years Colonel of the Third Regiment.
While in the Philippines he was a
member of the first military commis
sion, which was the highest military
court there and he held other Impor
tant positions in the islands. Before
returnning he was offered a place as
Justice of the Supreme Court of the
Islands, but declined the offer and re
turned to Oregon with the regiment,
A year ago he passed a regular
Army examination entitling him to the
command of a volunteer regiment in
event cf war. This commission is good
until 1920 without further examina
tions. But three other civilians In the
United States passed a similar examination.
MORE CHEAP RATES
For the National. Convention of
Christian Churches to be held in Buf
falo October It to 17. the Canadian
Pacific has announced a special round
trip rate of 184.50. This will be the
last opportunity, this season, to pur
chase excursion tickets to Eastern
points. Make your sleeping-car res
ervations now. Tickets good for stop
overs, with long time limit. For full
particulars regarding routes, through
sleeping-car service, etc., call on or
address F. R. Johnson, F. & P. A.,
Portland, Or. ,
New Master for Drummond.
ASTORIA. Or.. Sept. 15. Special.)
Captain Merchinson has arrived from
Puget Sound to take charge of tha Amer
ican ship James Drummond. relieving
Captain C. H. Nansen, who has been ap
pointed master of the steam schooner
Washington, recently built on Puget
Sound. As soon as the Drummond fin
ishes discharging her cargo of . salmon
from Bristol Bay, Alaska, she will pro
ceed to Portland to load lumber for San
Francisco.
TWELFTH
WEEK
COMMENCING
TOMORROW
In all probabilities and according to our earnest expectations at the present time, we will commence moving into
our handsome new store on Morrison and Seventh streets at the end of the present week, Saturday, Sept. 22d.
In consequence this will be the final week of this great sale the termination of this supreme value-giving event,
and to those desirous of taking advantage of the sale values, will be the last opportunity for selecting from the
sale stock; we therefore suggest early purchasing. The following comprises only a few of the various sale items.
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TWELFTH
WEEK
COMMENCING
TOMORROW
ANOTHER WEEK OF CONVINCING SALE OFFERINGS
IN OUR DRAPERY DEPARTMENT
Our special efforts from now on will be directed toward closing out the remaining samples or odd pairs of portieres, remnants and
short ends of all fabrics. To accomplish this we are offering such at prices considerably less than cost. Following are a few prices:
$12.00 pair Portieres in heavy tapestry, Navajo effect;
Bale price, pair '..$6.00
$20.00 pair Silk Damask Portieres, corded; sale price, pr..$9.00
$20.00 pair Tinsel Tapestry Portieres in dark green and
gold; sale price, pair . . $10.00
$32.00 Portieres in light Gobelin tapestry, lined with red
moire damask and heavily interlined; sale price, pair.. $15. 00
$25.00 pair Portieres in silk damask, satin lined and cord
ed; sale price, pair $10.00
$50.00 pair Portieres in double-faced velour, red and
green, heavily interlined and silk cord trimmed; sale
price, pair ...$20.00
PORTIERES
$7.00 pair Portieres in Oriental stripe tapestry; sale price,
pair $3.00
$7.50 pair Portieres in different patterns of brown tapes
try; sale price, pair $3.50
$10.00 pair Art Portieres in ecru rep; sale price, pair $3.75
$12.00 pair Portieres in old red, East India design, tapes
try; sale price, pair $5.00
$15.00 pair Portieres in French taffeta, in very delicate
rose and pink colorings, suitable for sleeping-room;
sale price, pair. $5.00
SILKOLINES
Remnants in one-yard to 15-yard lengths, regular
15c and 20c values, sale price, yard, ...5
CRETONNES
Imported Art Cretonnes in lengths of from one yard
to three yards, regular 75c to $1.25 values; sale
price, yard 25
MADRAS
Remnants of from one yard to five yards in art ef
fects and colors, regular 75c yard to $1.75 yard
values; sale price, yard 35
CHINA SILKS
Remnants of figured and plain Silks, also plain Shai
kai Silks; regular 80c yard to $1.25 yard values;
sale price, yard , 30
SCOTCH MADRAS
In lengths from 10 yards to 18 yards, last season's
patterns, regular values of from $1.00 to $2.00 a
yard; sale price, yard . . '. . .75J:
FLORENTINE SILKS
Figured Silks in lengths of from 10 yards to 20
yards, 32 inches wide, regular price 80c yard val
ues ; sale price, yard .. .50
MANY HANDSOME DESIGNS IN
HIGH-GRADE BEDROOM
FURNITURE AT SALE PRICES
$32.50 Dressing Table in highly polished ma
hogany; sale price $24.00
$33.50 "Welch" Folding Bed in the golden
oak, guaranteed spring; sale price $23.50
$36.00 Dresser in highly polished mahogany;
sale price $29.00
$36.50 Dresser in quarter-sawed golden oak;
sale price $29.00
$48.00 .Dresser in the birdseye maple, richly
polished; sale price $37.00
$42.50 Cheval Mirror in golden oak; sale pr. .$30.00
$67.50 Cheval Mirror , in handsomely carved
frame of mahogany; sale price ...... .$49.00
$70.00 Dresser in mahogany, hand carved and
polished; sale price $45.00
$75.00 Dresser in the highest grade of quarter
sawed golden oak, richly polished and hand
carved; sale price $60.00
$88.00 Dresser in highly polished mahogany;
hand carved; sale price ..$57.00
$90.00 Colonial Chiffonier in beautiful figured
mahogany; sale price $62.50
$90.00 Princess Dresser in polished mahog- '
any, richly finished; sale price.-. $70.00
$90.00 Dresser in polished walnut, hand
carved; sale price ..$60.00
$100.00 Chiffonier in beautifully figured ma
hogany; stylish design; sale-price. $75.00
$145.00 large Mahogany Chiffonier, hand
carved and polished; sale price $97.50
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OUR NEW HOME
ON MORRISON AND SEVENTH STS.
Now almost completed and in which we will
. be located in the very near future.
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THE MOST MODERN STORE IN THE WEST
1 10,000 SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA
Will be gathered and displayed here every
thing which combines for the complete fur
nishing of the home, hotel and club.
INCLUDED IN THE SALE STOCK
ARE MANY ATTRACTIVE PIECES
FOR PARLOR AND LIVING-ROOM
$28.00 Parlor Chair in mahogany, uphol
stered in silk tapestry; sale price. ..$19.75
$37.50 Divan to match; sale price. $23.00
$30.00 Parlor Chair in crotch mahogany;
sale price $19.75
$3800 Arm Rocker in mahogany, seat uphol
stered in mohair; sale price $28.00
$40.00 Settee in mahogany, rush seat; sale pr.$29.75
$43.00 Parlor Arm Rocker in mahogany, richly
carved and polished; sale price. ........ . .$30.00
$45.00 Lady's Desk in mahogany, richly carved
and polished; sale price $31.50
$58.00 Colonial Divan in mahogany, uphol
stered in silk tapestry; sale price $29.75
$60.00 Divan in the crotch mahogany, uphol
stered in silk tapestry; sale price $39.00
$70.00 Conversation Chair in mahogany; sale
price .$40.00
$88.50 two-piece Upholstered Parlor Suit in
frame of solid mahogany, carved design ;
sale price $49.00
$120.00 three-piece Parlor Suit in the crotch
mahogany, upholstered in haircloth ; sale
price $85.00
$345.00 three-piece Parlor Suit in handsomely
carved Louis XV design, mahogany frame;
sale price $245.00
$375.00 five-piece Parlor Suit in mahogany,
inlaid with satinwood and upholstered in
silk moire; sale price $240.00
A COMPLETE LINE OF WOOD AND COAL HEATERS NOW ON DISPLAY
We commence the season with the most complete line of heaters ever displayed in this city, embracing everything in style and
size for both wood and coal, and the best and most modern constructive features which combine for perfect distribution of heat and;
economy in fuel. Owing to the increasing demand for coal heaters, we are showing this se'ason a handsome line of the famous Buck's
Hot-Blast Heaters in the most desirable sizes. In these are contained the true "hot-blast" principle the acme of perfection in
heater construction. In the Buck's Hot-Blast can be used the cheapest grade of slack or screenings, giving as much heat as if high
grade lump coal is used. The handsome finish of these and the variety of sizes in which they are made render them adaptable for any,
room. We have air-tight heaters as low as $2.25. i
SPECIAL
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We "NEW PROCESS" LINE OF GAS RANGES, HEATERS, ETC.
Our stove and range department announces the arrival -of this thoroughly complete line of gas ranges,' stoves and heaters. It was
after careful consideration that we selected the "New Process," and we are firmly convinced of the distinctive features of merit of this
line. We, therefore, take eepecial pride in offering to our many friends and patrons the cdmplete "New Process" line.
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