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THE SUNDAY OREGOMAN, FOKTLAND, APRIL 28, 1907.
PREMDN T1QN
DREAM BOTH TRUE
.Roland Wills, Sure Death Is
About to Come, Lifts Hands
in Prayer.
WIFE DREAMS EACH DETAIL
Night Before Fatal Accident Vision
Comes to Her In Sleep, a Men
tal Replica of the Xext
Day's Ghastly Tragedy.
A etrange, pathetic tale incident to
the death of Koland "Wills came to
light yesterday. Wills was killed one
week ago last night at 8 o'clock while
driving a team of horses attached to
a scraper. He was employed at the
time on work at East. Eighteenth and
Marlon streets, Sellwood. It Is thought
ho died from a fracture of the skull,
reused by hitting the Iron when he
was thrown under the scoop.
Four nights before his death, "Wills,
who was aged only 24. called his
young wife to his side and told her
he felt something was going to hap
pen. "I feel we aren't going to live to
gether very long," he said. "I can't
tell why. but somehow I feel something
Is going to happen me. I love you
more than I ever did, but I Oiave a
'premonition we are going to be sepa
rated. I want you to forgive me for
any cross words I ever may have spok
en." Then the young man knelt and
prf.yed. The scene was particularly
touching, as he had not previously pro
fessed religion. He was profoundly
Impressed with the thought that death
was near.
The next, perhaps still stranger
chapter transpired three nights later
the night preceding the fatal accident.
Mrs. Wills dreamed her husband was
dead in an open field; that he was
surrounded by a crowd, and that she,
upon going to his side, recalled his
statement of approaching death and
rrled uot her grief in agonizing prayer
In the presence of the assembled
throng. A grocer named Welch, she
dreamed, carried home the body in a
wagon.
Wills' remarkable premonition and
the strange dream of his wife came
true. Death did overtake him in the
identical manner of her vision, and not
this alone, but the very grocer, Rob
ert O. Welch, of 1640 East Nineteenth
street, did convey the body home in
his delivery wagon.
Every feature of Mrs. Wills' dream
worked out In the tragic death of her
young husband. He was killed in an
open field. But a few moments pre
viously his little daughter had deliv
ered a message to him from her moth
er, which was to hurry home to din
ner. Before the child was safely in
the house her father met his end.
tpon receiving word of her hus
band's death, Mrs. Wills rushed to his
side. Just as she had dreamed the pre
vious niBht, and found him lying on
the ground, lifeless. There was the
crowd she had seen In her vision. As
In the dreRm. she raised her hands In
prayer, and it brought tears to every
eye.
These strange features of the case
were related by the widow to friends,
and are among the most remarkable
psychic phenomena ever brought to
light.
MELDRUM FACES PRISON
t'ommttmrnt Papers Will Be Served
When Jle Returns From East.
The commitment papers In the case of
Henry Meldrum. returned from the 1'nlted
States Circuit Court of Appeals, are in
the hands of United States Attorney W.
l Bristol and as soon as the ex-United
States Surveyor-General of Oregon re
turns from Washington the papers will
he served upon him. Meldrum was sum
moned to Washington to testify in the
case of Blnger Hermann and while he
was In the National capital his case,
which he had carried to the United States
rircult Court of Appeals, was decided
against him. The commitment papers
were not returned to Portland until a
Tew days ago and because Meldrum was
fxpected to return to Portland as soon
as ha was discharged as a witness, no
action looking towards taking him Into
rustody was begun by the Government
officials her.
The return of Meldrum was expected
yesterday and because he did not put In
an appearance, there was a rumor to the
effect that he had disappeared. Mr. Bris
tol stated yesterday that he did not know
where Meldrum was. but said that he
believed that he was on his way from
Washington. A dispatch from Washing
ton, however, states that Meldrum left
there a week ago for Oregon and Just
before leaving he is said to have told his
friends he was broke and did not have
railway fare home.
Meldrum was Indicted and convicted In
connection with the Oregon land frauds
He was sentenced to a term on McNeil's
Island and heavy fines were Imposed. At
the time of his sentence he was placed
under bonds amounting to 3u00. Mr. Bris
tol said that he had no reason to believe
that Meldrum had left the country, but
If it developed that he had. action would
be started at once against Meldrum's
bondsmen and a warrant would be issued
for his arrest.
One of the rumors had It that Meldrum
was returning to Oregon by the way of
Han Francisco, where he hoped to meet
Francis J. Heney. who brought about his
conviction, and to plead with Heney in a
last effort to save himself from going to
McNeil's Island.
BOILERMAKERS DROP FIGHT
Nineteen Out of 28 Strikers Return
' for One Concession.
The strike of the bollermakers at the
Willamette Iron & Steel Works has been
practically settled. 19 strikers out of a
total of 28 coming back to the shop and
returning to work after a parley with the
management. The men went out for a
minimum wage of $4 for nine hours. With
this demand was coupled a number of
other requests, which the management of
the shops had refused to grant.
The men were out about two weeks, but
the managers of the boiler shops state
they kept a full crew at work all the
time and were not seriously handicapped
by the walkout. The IS men who returned
to work were allowed one concession, a
reduction of the number of hours on re
pair work outside the shop. This has
formerly been nine hours, but will here
Xler be only eight. J
to.
you:
SPRING
SUIT
Is now readyMore
than 1000 are here for you
to choose from, and
the PRICE is just
1
0
Handsomer patternsbetter
styles than ever. You will see
the same patterns in other
stores at $15 and $20. TheJ
difference is principally in
the higher rents and larger profits
of the other fellow.
WHEN YOU SEE IT IN OUR AD IT'S SO
Two StoresThird and Oak
MO YE
R
FUND
OF
10
Oregon Episcopalians Want to
Increase Endowment.
PRESENT AMOUNT TOO TINY
New "Everybody Gives' Campaign
to Be Started In May Present In
come Is Only $1800, While
About $3500 Is lleqnired.
The Episcopal Church in the Diocese of
Oregon is about to enter upon an aggres
sive and important campaign under the
Inspiration and leadership of Bishop Scad
ding to secure an adequate endowment of
the diocese. It is the purpose of the
men of the Kpiscopal Church thoroughout
the United States to celebrate the 300th
anniversary of the establishment of Eng
lish Christianity on this continent by
presenting a great thank offering at
Jamestown next October, when the gen
eral convention of the church meets at
Richmond. Every man is at liberty to
designate the object to which his offering
may be applied. The churchmen of Ore
gon have decided to designate their offer
ings for the permanent Episcopal endow
ment fund of Oregon.
This fund Is as yet very inadequate,
yielding at present an income of about
J1S0O a year, which necessitates assessing
the parishes and missions about $1500 ad
ditional in order to make up the salary
A
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YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE
At Tour Command If You Call On
J. D. DUBACK
OPTOMETRIST
' When Looking for Relief From That
TROUBLESOME HEADACHE OR
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EXAMINATION FREE
amd
Lrnnea Duplicated 'While Yon Walt.
Successor to the
Oregon and
Optica!
Portland
Co.
t.n-;iHMdlr 1'laMt nm the PmnU
179 Fourth, a, M. C A, Bids;.
of the bishop, which Is J3000, and the J500
he is allowed for traveling expenses. For
many years great difficulty has been ex
perienced in. collecting these assessments.
The late bishop was keenly sensitive to
hearing the perpetual grind upon methods
'of, raising his salary. The men of the
church hope now to spare the present
bishoo a like humiliation and are making
a strong effort to raise the endowment
fund to $100,000. If the people of Ore
gon show an interest in the project. It
is quite probable a considerable sum will
be obtained from sources outside the
diocese. Lists of men have been secured
from every parish and mission, and a
widespread campaign will be begun in
May. iSvery man is to be asked to join
in this celebration, and the work will bo
carried on with the motto of the late
campaign for the Y. M. C. A., which suc
ceeded: "Everybody gives."
The following is the committee of this
men's missionary thank offering for Oregon--
Rev. A. A. Morrison, Trinity. Port
land: Rev. . B. Van Waters. St. David's.
Portland; ' Rev. J. E. H. Simpson. St.
Mark's. Portland; Rev. W. S. Short.
Astoria: Judse T. G. Hailey. Portland;
Frank Spittle. Astoria: James Laidlaw,
Portland: Roger W. ' Hastings, Portland;
J.' G. Burness, Portland; E. A. Kempe,
Portland.
Match Game of Pool.
E. P. Hennlng. of Kansas City, and
Thomas Sullivan, of Portland, will play
a match game of pool for a purse at
tne opening of Handley's new billiard
parlor, corner Thirteenth and Wash
ington streets, Monday night. Henning
will play ISO balls to Sullivan's 10).
Admission free.
MEET TO FAVOR REFORM
Church Services Under Auspices of
International Bureau.
Three good citizenship rallies will be
held today under tne auspices of the
International Reform Bureau. Dr. G.
I, Tufts will deliver addresses at the
Calvary Baptist Church on East Eighth
and Grant streets at 11 A. M. at a
union meeting at the First United
Evangelical Church on East Tenth
street at 7:30 P. M.: also before a gen
eral mass meeting of the people of Sell
wood at 3 o'clock In the afternoon. The
local option campaign for the coming
election will be opened and plans for
securing a more effective Sunday law
for the state will be discussed. Voters
are especially Invited to attend these
services.
The Reform Bureau has been instru
mental in the passage of a dozen laws
by Congress. Xr. Tufts is in charge
of the Pacific Coast district, with head
quarters at Portland. He led the moral
forces that secured the enactment of
the Sunday rest law through the Idaho
Legislature, and killed a bill to license
gambling.
NOW IS THE TIME
to buy that new Spring and Summer suit
you need to keep in line with other smart
dressers. Don't delay, but buy Schaefer's
correct clothes today. Get the pleasure
during the whole season that comes from
wearing one of Schaefer's snappy, stylish
suits. See Schaefer's new cut sack tail
ored for the particular man. If it's new
and nobby, you'll find .it at J. C. Schaefer
& Co.'s. Rooms 10 and 11, Raleigh build
ing, 323' Washington street, successors
to Armstrong, the Tailor.
AMAZINGVALUES
In the much-wanted princess lingerie
gowns and two-piece dresses, exquisitely
ornamented with lace made over fancy
net and lawn drop skirts, at Le Palais
Royal, 375 Washington street.
CARD OF THANKS.
We hereby desire to express our grati
tude to the' many friends and acquaint
ances for their kindness and sympathy in
our sad bereavement.
MRS. HERMAN BACH AND FAMILY.
SPEND MONEY FOR
LUXURIES
...
NEVER MIND YOUR
TEETH
This seems to be the course pursued by a great
number of people. A foolish course, as they will
find out sooner or later.
Cavities in teeth should be promptly filled.
Promptness will save you trouble, pain and ex
pense. . '
If teeth are missing, lose no time in having a
bridge supplied that will improve your looks and
feelings one hundred per cent.
If you wish to be assured of the best work and
most considerate treatment, call at this office. Our
work has stood the test.
B. E. WRIGHT.
Good Set of Teeth on Rubber Plate $5. Best Set of Teeth on Rubber Plate $8.
DR.B.E: WRIGHT mlr
342V3 WASHINGTON STREET, CORNER OF SEVENTH
. - .
Phone Main ZlH.-fi??'- Twelve Years in Portland
SALE OF TABLES
JVW-rto, " J'. WW1 W '1 Tt
This Solid Oak, Mission Style, 45-inch r R flft
top, 6-foot Extension Table lJUU
Trust stores sell them at $25.00.
The above is only one of the many styles we have
at equally low prices, as we have just received
TWO CARLOADS OF EXTENSION TABLES
From the best Eastern Factories, which we will sell
AT TRUST -BREAKING PRICES
The qualities, styles and makes we sell are exactly
the same as are sold by the "Trust," better known
as the Furniture Dealers' Association of Portland.
The only difference is that we do not compel you to
pay their exorbitant prices.
COMPARE THEM: Tr.t
Prlw Price
Royal Wilton Rugs 9x12 .......... $40.00 $48.00
Smith's Axminster Rugs 9x12 27.50 33.50
Lowell's Body Brussels 9x12 29.00 35.00
Tapestry Brussels Rugs 9x12 15.00 20.00
Linoleum Not the English light
weight, but the best E. quality, per
yard .. , 59 .80
Household Kitchen Treasures 3.25 4.50
Dining Chairs Hand-polished, solid
oak, boxed and cane seat 2.50 3.50
Oak Chair Cane seat, brace arm, high
back 95 1.22
Springs--Yum Yum, any size 2.50 3.33
Coil Bedsprings Interlocking spirals 3.00 5.00
Oar Entire Stock Priced In Proportion.
Window Shade Made to Order.
Independent Furniture Co.
Vhr Only Exclusive Furniture Store Tbnt la Not In the irnltnre Trust.
106 FIRST STREET
Between Washington and Stark Green Front Building.
A MODERN
TRUST COMPANY
Is an institution organized on a broad and comprehensive
basis,, equipped to handle any and all business coming
within the scope f its operations, and that is-so managed
as to have the confidence of the community in which it is
located.
Such is our organization and equipment. The com
munity at large is the judge as to the management. .The
large and increasing patronage is our best testimonial.
We invite consultation relative to any phase of your
affairs, whether pertaining to opening a Savings Account,
a Check Account, a Special Deposit, or the care of your
estate pending any contingency.
Our Banking and Trust Departments are each con
ducted on most modern and approved methods, and with
the view of affording the greatest degree of safety to our
patrons.
MERCHANTS SAVINGS I TRUST COMPANY
247 Washington Street.
CAPITAL FULLY PAID, $150,000.00.
J. FRANK WATSON, Pres. R. L. DURHAM, Vice-Pres.
W. H. FEAR, Sec'y. S. C. CATCHING, Asst. Sec'y
O. W. T. MUELLHAUPT, Cashier. -
Prominent Business
Corner on Sixth St.
For Sale at a Price That Makes
It a Snap. Are You Interested?
Tne 1 ink's Avt Investment
L.Y. ideally Company
307 Failing: Building: Phone 1258