THE SUNDAY OREGOMAX, PORTLAND, DECEMBER 15, 19Vi.
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Spencer, Murderer, Goes Back
to Complete Sentence.
MEAD REVOKES PARDON
Governor's Action I'plield by Courts,
and Sensational Spokane Caise
Kilters Final Chapters of a
Tragedy Expects ltelease.
WATI,A WALLA. Wash.. Dec. 14.
'Special.) Edward Spencer was re
turned to the penitentiary today to
perve out the reminder of his 13-year
sentence. In accordance with a decision
of the Supreme Court holding: that
Governor Mend had a riRht to revoke
Spencer's conditional pardon. A little
over three years go, Spencer, whila
drunk from absinthe, killed his sweet
heart, Ella Mundt, at Spokane, and
then shot himself In the breast. For
weeks he hovered between life and
death at a Spokane hospital. When he
had recovered sufficiently to appear
in court he was tried, found guilty
of manslaughter and given a sentence
of IS years in the penitentiary.
After serving about a year he .was
conditionally pardoned by Governor
Mead because the prison physician, Y.
C. Blalock, declared Spencer had
tuberculosis and would die in a short
time unless released. The condition
of the pardon was that Spencer be
under supervision of Dr. Blalock and
be supported by his parents.
Soon after he was released. Spencer's
health besran to Improve and he got a
position as waiter In a Walla Walla
restaurant and married a Walla Walla
fclrl. In due time a child was born to
them. About this time Governor Mead,
who had fallen out with Dr. Blalock,
revoked the pardon of Spencer, alleg
ing a violation of its conditions. The
pardon had provoked strong protests
from Spokane and revocation was to
some extent to quiet these protests.
Spencer contested before Superior
Judge Brents the right of the Governor
to revoke the pardon. The court up
held the Governor. Spencer appealed
to the Supreme Court, which a few
weeks ago sustained the decision of
the lower court by a 5 to 4 vote. By
good time allowance Spencer will
perve until 1911. unless he shall be
sooner pardoried by Governor Mead's
successor, as he hopes.
M'EWEX ELECTED MANAGER
Junior From Athena to Direct Ore
gon Football Affairs.
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eugene,
Or.. Dec. 14. (Special.) A large
amount of Important business was
transacted at the quarterly meeting
of the Athletic Council this afternoon.
Ralph B. McEwen. assistant manager
of this year's team, was elected mana
ger for next year. McEwen is a junior
in college, is 21 years old and Is regis
tered from Athena. His election was
unanimous. The report of Football
Manager Grover Kestly was read and
accepted. The report shows a balance
of 01472.99. Of this amount, however,
J 1000 is on deposit wit., cue Title Guar
antee & Trust Company, of Portland.
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From a financial standpoint, the season
just closed was the most sticcessful in
the hietory of the University.
A committee was appointed to make
recommendations as to next year's
coaching policy, and another committee
was appointed to confer with the Ore
gon Agricultural College as to the ad
visability of continuing the athletic
agreement, including freshmen football
games and track meets. The Athletic
Council voted to send a representative
to a Northwest athletic conference,
should such conference be called.
WILL MAKE WANTS KNOWN' !
Mount Angel Business Men Organize
Commercial Club.
MOUNT ANGEL. Or.. Dec. 14. (Spe
cial.) In order to advertise to the
world that Mount Angel ta a German
Roman Catholic city in the prosperous
Willamette Valley and to Induce needed
business interests to locate here, a
commercial club has been organized
with the following officers:
Joseph J. Kerber, president; Rev.
Placldus Fuerst, vice-president; Max
Matti, secretary; John W. Ebner. treas
urer; Fred Schwab, John Schaeffers
and P. S. Fuchs, directors.
Mt. Angel and vicinity are well
known over a large part of the country
as the headquarters of the monks of
the order of St. Benedict in Oregon and
the farmers of this section are mostly
well-to-do. At present there are sev
eral openings for enterprising busi
ness men and there is no doubt that
the officers will be successful In their
effort to get people of wealth and
nbility to engage in business here be
fore long.
MAKES ROAD COME TO TIME
Rogue River Valley Railroad Must
Provide Depots and Facilities.
JACKSONVILLE, Or., Dec. 14. (Spe
cial. )-Oswald Werrt, of the State Railroad
Commission, has held an investigation of
the complaints made against the Rogue
River Valley Railroad. He advised the
company immediately to erect a depot and
waiting-room at Medford; to place a bul
letin board on the depot at Medford; to
erect a depot and walting-Jroom in this
city; to build freight platforms in this
city; to leave here according to schedule
and to Improve conditions generally.
Mr. West explained to President Bar
num that since he wai getting his money
from the public he should try to give the
public value received. The condition of
affairs of this road are said to have been
deplorable for several years and the peo-
pie or jacKsonvuie ana Medford will see
to it in the future that better service is
given them, as the Commission has
agreed to take the matter in hand when
ever ft. complaint Is filed.
Whale Story Exploded.
ABERDEEN, Wash.. Dec. 14. (Spe
cial.) Captain Harrlman. who will
command the new steamer Capastrano,
to be launched here. soon, pronounces
the story of the crew of the schooner
J. M. Weatherwax, to the effect that a
whale In the recent voyage swallowed
the knot line and rotator, a canard
pure and simple. Captain Harrlman,
who has had experience in whaling
ships, says that a whale takes its food
entirely by suction, and only the
minutest particles pass into its stomach.
Rough Weather at Seaside.
SEASIDE. Or.. Dec. 14. (Special.)
A -severe wind storm struck this place
about 4 o'clock Thursday evening and
lasted till midnight. Part of the rail
ing on the lower bridge crossing the
Nocanicum River wa blown down, as
were also several signs. The ocean
has been very rough for th'e past few
days, accompanied by high tides.
See Elite China notice, City News page.
AFHAID OF KAESEB
France Greatly Interested
German Monarch.
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MENACES, THEN CAJOLES
Policy Said to Be Vacillating The
French Fear Another Invasion in
Case of War With Great Brit
i - ain Belgium Also Fears.
PARIS, Deo. 7. No man is more Inter
esting to France than the one man in all
the world who has the least chance of
peacefully visiting it the German Em
peror. The details of his sojourn in England
have been followed with the greatest cu
riosity, even anxiety. Questions affecting
his health, his inheritance of liability to
cancer, the possibility of brain trouble
ensuing upon his ear disease, are dis
cussed freely in the French newspapers.
It by no means allays anxiety for the
peace of Europe to observe In the English
press illustrations' of the Kaiser's visit to
King Edward, that he has chosen, per--haps
significantly, to appear frequently
in public in the awe-inspiring uniform 6f
the death head Hussars, with a horned
skull conspicuous In the front of the
shako..
"The Duel of Tomorrow."
The Gaulois. the Royalist paper in
Paris, prints an article headed "The Duel
of Tomorrow." The duel is a possible
conflict between Germany and England.
France for a timi felt secure in the un
derstanding, with England. It says, but it
would be foolish to depend long on any ot
these fragile compacts.
Only a short time ago. when possession
of Fashoda was disputed, and even since
then England and France were screaming
at each other and flinging deadly Insults
across the channel. At that time the
volatile Emperor endeavored to' form an
aggressive alliance with France and Rus
sia. Menaces, Then Cajoles France.
Since Fashoda he has alternately men
aced and cajoled France, defied and flat
tered England. With . such instable ele
ments, therefore. It is evident that any
thing may happen.
The Gaulois rather wishes fo excite
mutual jealousy and suspicion in Eng
land and Germany, saying that war Be
tween those two powers is inevitable
and suggesting that England attack while
she has a good chance of success.
In case of conflict France naturally
would be required to choose, and the
Gaulois Is afraid that Germany would
seek to balance the loss of her fleet by in
vading France, demanding a huge Indem
nity., and taking possession of some of
her territory.
Dutch Hope for a Republic.
Emperor William's intentions just as
keenly interest Holland and Belgium. The
Dutch are looking forward to establish
lng a republic when -the Queen dies to
prevent their country falling under the
domination of Germany.
The Belgian people, though hardly so
fond of their sovereign as the Dutch are
of Queen Wil'ielmina, are also looking
forward with the greatest anxiety to the
changes which will ensue on his death.
The Crl de Paris represents the situa
tion In a cartoon showing Belgium, af
frighted by the approaching shadow of
German tyranny, throwing herself Into
the arms of France.
UPHOLDS WOMEN WORKERS
Mrs. Frederick Nathan Says When '
They Can They Should Work.
NEW YORK, Dec. 14. That 27.000
women in New York support their hus
bands I the statement made by Mrs.
Frederick Nathan, a leader in the
movement for women suffrage in New
York. That a woman can be a wage
earner and at the same time care for
her home, Is entirely possible, Mrs.
Nathan says, and there are man v cases
in which it Is eminently satisfactory
to have a man and his wife both wage-
earners. Mrs. Nathan gives these two
as the principal reasons why married
women are wage-earners:
"Men waste so much money in smok
ing, gambling and drinking that they,
have none left for family expenses.
"Many women have minds superior
to those of their husbands and can earn
more. In that case, it is the woman's
plain duty, and should be her pleasure,
to earn whatever her talents will
bring."
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May Send Kidnapers Up for Life.
CHICAGO,-pec. 14. State's Attorney
Healy today announced that the case
against W. S. Birmingham and wife,
the kidnapers of Lillian Wulff, will be
pushed as rapidly as possible. Lillian
is a child under 12 years of age, and
the crime Is punishable In Illinois by a
term 'in the penitentiary of from one
year to life, and the police department
has already signified its Intention of
asking that the penalty in the cases of
both kidnapers be for the limit. The
prisoners today gave more particulars.
Birmingham said he was married to his
wife in Kansas City in 1901 and in that
year they kidnaped Ella Kates in Kan
sas .City and that the girl is now in a
retreat in Dubuque, la. Late In the
day Birmingham and his wife were held
to the Criminal Court In bonds of
$15,000 each. .
KANSAS CITY. Dec. 14. There is no
police record here of the kidnaping of
Ella Kates, as far as can be learned,
and the police say they have no knowl
edge of the affair. The district where
the girl is said to have lived Is Inhab
ited principally by foreigners.
Drive Morse Out of Ice Trust.
NEW YORK. Dec. 14. The Herald
this morning says that Charles W.
Morse will no longer retain control of
the American lie Securities Company,
the holding company of the American
Ice Company. A meeting of prominent
financial interests yesterday adopted a
plan by which Mr. Morse will be elim
inated from the ice Interests as he was
from the banks of New York and the
combination of coastwise steamship
companies.
It Is said that a voting trust has been
decided upon, consisting of Charles M.
Schwab, Isaac Guggenheim, Louis Cases
Ledyard, James McCutcheon and George
L. Rives, and that this trust will
henceforth conduct the affairs of the
company.
GREAT SUIT SALE
Now going on at Le Palais Royal; J27.50
and $30 suits going at $17.50. Scotch mix
tures, stripes, checks, etc., all good mod
els sad fitted free of charge. 375 Wash
ington street.
If "he" is a draftsman or an engi
neer. Gill's can solve the gift problem
for you by suggesting drawing instru
ments in sets from $2 up. Few things
could be finer choose while the stock
Is complete. The famous "1C. & E." line
handled."
Can be done with comfort and
satisfaction by buying here and
avoiding the crush and confusion
of the Department Stores. Our
stock contains the latest ideas
only, our salesmen are com
petent, courteous and polite, and
will give you all the time you
require, while our large, light and
airy store affords plenty of. light
and room, so you can shop in
comfort. Our prices are no
higher than ordinary styles elsewhere.
We offer a splendid assortment
HOUSEGOATS, BATHROBES, SUSPENDERS, LOUNGING
ROBES, TRAVELING BAGS, SUIT GASES, UMBRELLAS,
STEAMER RUGS, HANDKERCHIEFS, NECKWEAR,
in fact everything that a gentleman needs
HAT, GLOVE and merchandise orders, all at our usual modest prices
LEADING CLOTHIER
LIVED HUMBLE LIFE
The Baroness de Rothschild's
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MADE BIRDS HER FRIENDS
Recollections of Famous Woman
Who Was Surrounded by Splen
dor, by -One Who Knew Her .
Well and Admired Her.
PARIS, Dec. 14. (Special.) M. Edouard
Rod, who was a great friend and admirer
of the late Baronne Adolphe de Roths
child, gives a touching description of her
life at the Chateau de Pregny, where she
spent her last years. He says:
The grnunds around tho chateau were a
marvel of beauty and good taate. The house,
of very elegant proportions, was a model
of pure architecture, situated on an emi
nence above the lake. The cardens and
Krottos were laid out according: to her own
directions, and contained a wealth of exotic
flowers and fruits, but her greatest delight
was in her collection of birds, which in
cluded not only parrots and tropical birds
of rich plumage, but also common spar
rows, finchos, tom-tlts and red-wings, for
which she had caused large and commodious
cas" to br made.
When the sun was shining the doors of
the cages would be opened, the birds would
fly out in the garden or enter her salons,
where she would BOmetlmes be surrounded
by flocks of them, and their songs on the
lawn and in the trees were her greatest de
light. As soon as visitors came the birds
would all fly out of the room, as if they
had been trained not to be Indiscreet in
truders. The very luxury with which the
baroness was surrounded enhanced the sim
plicity with which she lived in the midst
of it all. The accumulated comforts ami
splendor Kernel for others, not for her
self. "La Baronne Adolphe," as she was fa
miliarly called by the inhabitants of the
neighborhood, had endeared herself to the
affection of all. She 'was most unassum
ing in her ways and dress. Says M. Rod:
i never remember seeing her dresred In
any other way than In black, with a simple
black hat. like a lady of average means,
wh.ose tastes are exceedingly .moderate. The
most exquisite dishes were eerved at her
table and the rarest wlnea set before her
guests, but she scarcely touched tnem. In
later years she hardly even made use of her
equipages. It wa quite a usual thing to see
her take the train which passes her gats,
running from Geneva to Versolx. When
asked why she took the train where some
times there was hardly room, she said
that it did not matter If there was no
room inside, she would stand on the plat
form. After she had seen all the splendor which
wee 1th and a high social position can secure,
she seemed to be more convinced than any
one of the vanity of riches and earthly mag
nificence. Her desire seemed to be to lle
Hko the humble and find peace and happi
ness In the routine of their ordinary lives.
Few who were invited to her chateau at
ITegny probnbly really knew her. but those
who did will always keep her in dee. re
spectful and faithful remembrance.
New Type of Schocjl Building.
CHICAGO. Dec. 14. A new type of
school building was adopted officially
yesterday by the buildings and grounds
committee of the school board.
In place of a standard building of 26
rooms, accommodating an average of 1309
pupils', the new buildings will have, when
completed, id rooms, each building includ
ing a kindergarten room and an assembly
hall, with a capacity of from 850 to 1000.
The average cost per room will be $?00"),
u aaalnct $11,000 for the old type. Tne
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most noticeable feature of the buildings
will be the complete elimination of the
basement. Toilet conveniences will be
placed in "lower rooms" on each floor.
THIS MANWANTS WORK
i"is to Get n, He contemplates
Desperate Remedies.
PORTLAND. Or., Dec. 12. (To the
Editor.) Pardon a stranger for inflict
ing upon you his prtvate affairs. But I
desire advice, and therefore appeal to
you a man .of wide experience as
being the one best fitted that advice to
give.
The case Is this: I am a stranger here.
I have diligently sought employment,
but have Completely failed.
My total assets amount to less than
a dollar. I have no relatives or frlonds
to whom I ct.n appeal for aid. My
clothing Is unsuited to this climate and
affords but little protection from the
dampness.
Three courses of action open to my
view.
The first is, to break a city law. and
sufter tne shame of being imprisoned
in your city bastile. Though by this act
I would receive food and shelter, yet it
would be at the cost of a degraded man
hood. The second course is to beg my bread
from door to door a city tramp; to
accept with meekness the alms and in
sults that on a Degsar are bestowed;
from a pariah's state to view a free
dom and happiness that are to me de
nied. .
The third course, and the last to
end it all. Cease to exist and thereby
rob a cruel fate of power to further
injure.
This Is no suppositious case. It is a
condition and not a theory tl at con
fronts me. "
You. have the facts; now, what would
you advise. Your answer I await.
H. HAMILTON.
THREATEN HEALTH OFFICER
Louisiana Board's President Is Dis
liked for His Course.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 14. Dr. C. H.
Irons, president of the Louisiana State
Board of Health, received a threatening
anonymous letter warning him against
the stand he had taken in regard to the
filling of prescriptions written by any
other than a registered physician. Jt has
been Dr. Irons' purpose to have the State
Board of Health adopt a rule carrying out
thia idea, and the board announced it
would consider it next Monday.
The letter informed Dr. Irons that he
was assuming too much authority and
that if he did not heed the warning he
would suffer the same fate as that "de
served by the Czar of Russia."
Crosses Ocean to Wed Stranger.
THE DALLES, Or.. Dee. 14. Mrs.
Johanna Gorke came all the way from
Berlin Germany, to marry Edward
Kuhnhausen. They had never met be
fore. The groom was a widower, aged
44 .years, and the bride was a widow
of 33. The match was brought about
by friends of the contracting parties.
The marriage was solemnized at the
Hotel Obarr, Friday, by Rev. M. E.
Boulton, of the English Lutheran
Church.
Yaquls on Warpath.
TUCSON. Ariz., Dec. 14. News was re
ceived today by A. C. Bernard, manager
of the Greene gold camp at La Brisca,
"5 miles from Magdalina, Sonora. Mexico,
that Yaqul Indians raided the camp
Thursday, murdered the ' watchman,
Henry Stewart, and looted the store. The
camp has been shut down for several
weeks. Stewart was an American, a
former resident of Tucson, and had been
a sdhiicr of fortune, taking part In sev
eral Central American revolutions.
SALE OF XMAS LINENS
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at $1.47 a yard, napkins to match: $1."5
grade at 97c a yard. Special reduced pric -a
on all fancy linen, such as doilies, tray
clothR. lunch cloths, bureau scarfs, etc.,
etc. $1.50 hand-embroidered center-pieces,
18-Inch, pn sale at 83c. 8ee the-e!
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