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8 THE SUNDAY OREGOMAX, PORTLAND, JANUARY 12, 10OS. HENEY GOMES TO j PROSECUTE HALIi Nemesis of Grafters Undis1 turbed by Loss of Cases on Appeal. j OUTLINESHIS PROGRAMME Announces That Williamson and Hermann Will Be Tried at Some Time Kn lists Hie Aid or James Cole. Undisturbed by (ourt decisions unfavor able to two of liis pet prosecutions, the Oregon land frauds and the San Fran--cis.-o grafts, Francis J. Heney arrive 1n Portland yesterday morning, wearing the same old smile. His day was a busy one. so busy in fact that he missed his favorite Vurklsh bath, after a day's hard work. - Heney spent part of the morning and a greater part of the after noon in the I'nited States Attorney s offlee on the third floor of the Postofnce building. With the newspaper men he discussed 'hi: decision of the United States Court on the Williamson case, tallied about the graft case decision, and lield a conference with James Cole, who until the other day was Assistant United States Attorney. The result of the conference with Mr. Cole will be that the latter will render assistance, not only to Heney, but to Judge T. C. Becker, who is on his way to Portland to assist Mr. Heney. M. Heney also called upon W. C. Bristol, but there was no discussion of the affairs of the oflice here or in Washington. i Works on Hull Case.' Mr. Honey lost no time in getting down to work on the John H. Hall case, the trial of which is to begin on Monday. Between calls of visitors, ranging from land-fraud defendant attorneys to those who dropped in socially, he worked on preparations for the big legal battle that is soon to begin. Mr. Heney is not giving a diagram of his intentions as to the other land-fraud cases, nor is he telling much about what he expects to do in the Hall case. He did say. in speaking of the Hermann case, that when the trial Is reached, Williamson will be tried with Hermann-. He intimated that this trial would be held before Williamson is given a new trial on the case that the United States Supreme Court has just remanded. Mr. Heney has said that after trying out the Hall ease he will return to San Francisco and resume the trials of the graft eases, ltis movements, however, will undoubtedly depend on the attorneys for Calhoun, whose trial is pending. Should there be a postponement in the Calhoun case or in the other cases pend ing in San Francisco, it would not be surprising to see Mr. ' Heney remain in Portland and take up the Hermann case as soon as possible after the Hall trial. Mr. Heney refused to discuss his actiops further than the Hall case. It is evident that he is not going to "tip" his harjd, either to the land-fraud defendants iin Oregon, or to those who have been in dicted for grafting in San Francisco. This is not the only thing that Heney refused to discuss. Beyond saying thai the relationship between himself and W. C. Bristol had not changed in the least, he declined to talk on that subject. He admittted that Mr. Bristol would not take part in the Hall trials pr any of the pending land-fraud cases. He de nied with a great deal of emphasis the story sent out from Washington, credit ing him with saying that he considered the action of the President in withdraw ing Mr. Bristol's name the right thing to do. This story and others of similar nature, credited to him in interviews, -he branded as untrue and was harsh in his criticism of the writers. .. t Xot Worried by Decisions. . 1 Mr. Heney was not any more alarmfcd over- the threat of Hall's attorneys iko protest the Federal grand Jury becaifee the venire was principally drawn from the Willamette Valley and not frm ' Eastern Oregon, where the crime is Al leged to have been committed, than -he was over the court decisions agaijist him. While he admits that he has -iot road the decision In full, he says thatt will not affect those cases that are yet to be tried. He feels the same assuradce in regard to the graft cases, for hefis confident that with the great number iof indictments handing over Ruef iiid Vhmltz, he will be able to secure con victions. Another thing that Mr. Heney would not discuss was Senator Fulton-'s open U tter. The fact that the Senator had branded him as "a malicious liar" did not send the great prosecutor into a flight of temper. He did promise before leav ing Oregon that he would devote his at tention to the Fulton matter and it is believed the Fulton controversy will cither be fully aired in the Hall trial, or that he will do so from the speaker's platform. Mr. Heney has promised the Municipal Association that he would speak at one of its meetings on some one of his visits to Portland and it is known .that John Bain is anxious to have him speak while In the city at this time. It may be that Mr. Heney will take this opportunity to give Senator Fulton the satisfaction that he has demanded. Some one told Mr. Heney yesterday that Senator Fulton would be in the city during 'the Hall trial and Mr. Heney at once said that if he houM be. he would be placed on the stand as a witness In the Hall case. The decision of the Untied States Supreme Court has not reached Mr. Ilency yet. but lie expects to receive u copy of iv in a few days. Other Cases Not Affected. "The decision will not affect tho other cases." said Mr. Heney. "Judge le Haven ruled with the Supreme Court's decision when the Williamson trials were held before him. The same question was argued out before Judge Hunt. It was shown to Judge -Hunt that the document did set out the al legations both as to the tiling of the papers and the final proofs. The in dictment was drawn with the use of technical terms common to the land office and to one familiar with that department it is very clear. The same point was explained before the Court of Appeals in the Dr. Van Gesner Blggs cases and we had no trouble with it. "If 1 understand the decision, it means that the timber and stone act will have to be revised. If it is not, any one can go into the market and make a business of buying- these lands, for It throws the gates wide open." ; WILL XOT IS EI, AX PROSECUTION" Government Will Only Await Ap- v peal From Judge WASHINGTON, Jan. 11. It was stated officially at the Department P.L Justice today that there would be no Cessation in the prosecution of land Iraud cases in Colorado and other Western states, although the decisions of Judge Lewis have made it necessary to change the procedure in some re spects. It is pointed out by the of ficials of the, department that pending an appeal from Judge Lewis' decisions, which will be expedited In the Supreme Court as rapidly as possible, there would be no advantage in bringing further criminal proceedings on similar charges e'xeept such as might be nec Fssary to avoid the operation of the statute of limitations. In cases in which there is danger of prospective defendants securing immunity by rea son of the expiration of time, it is in tended to have indictments 'brought .within the time limits, but not to ask for further trials until the pending Questions are settled. It is stated positively that "there is no change in the purpose, either of the Interior Department or tho Depart ment of Justice, to continue actively the prosecution of land-fraud cases, and the only change which has taken place is that which necessarily followed Judge Lewis' decision. It also is stated that an arrangement 'had been made by which a strict di vision of the work in these cases be tween tho two departments has been laid down, so that hereafter the De partment of Justice will undertake no preliminary investigation, but such vork will be -done wholly by the In ferior Department, which will have rontrol of the cases until they are fully ready for prosecution. When these haVe been certified to J lie Department of Justice for legal faction, either in the matter of criminal prosecution or for civil proceedings for the protection of some of the rights of the Government, the matter will be wholly under the direction of the De partment of Justice and all steps will be taken and all negotiations must be conducted with that department and its officials: E OXK-SIXTH OF KKtilSTEKKD . VOTERS OF THAT PARTY. Total Registration, for the Week Is 1893 Nearly All Are En rolled as Republicans. Democrats are a scarce article in Port land this season. Judging by the regis trations of the past week, there must be about a corporal's squad of Democracy's followers to the precinct. "Prohis," So cialists, independents and people ashamed to reveal their political persuasion are likewise few. The G. O. P. is getting sub stantially all the registered voters thus fa'. The registration of Republicans during the first week of registration, concluded yesterday afternoon, did not fall below the 200 mark on a single day. On only one day did the Democratic hosts mar . shal out more than 50 voters. And that one day was productive of 68. , Citing figures the registration books showed last night that 1395 persons had registered within the week. Of these, 1548 boasted Republican persuasion, while 312 confessed that they were of the Democ racy. Thirty-five stood out for the vari ous minor parties, such as Prohibition 'ists. Socialists and the like. Some lilf a dozen made a state secret of their faith fand with show of great mystery declined to name the party of their affiliations, t Thursday proved to be the liveliest day from a registration standpoint. The Re publicans recruited 294 voters and the Democrats 68 on that day. The proportion on other days of Republicans against Democrats was: Monday, 218 to 42; Tues day. 247 to 45: Wednesday, 244 to 54; Friday, 21S to 51; Saturday, 227 to 52. With something like 24.000 voters to reg ister, the County Clerk's force -has a big task ahead. The work has been assigned to Herman Schneider. Deputy County Clerk, and an expert in such work. He has three assistants at this time, and the force will be increased as the press of voters requires. Everyone must register this year. The party who disposed of that important duty a year ago and hence feels himself t immune Is suffering under a wrong im pression. This is the year for new reg istrations, and none can escape wno would vote. The districts, too, are alto gether different. For example, the voter who has claimed the distinction of living in. say. District 58, will find on calling at f the Courthouse that he is now honoring t District 72. Other districts1 are changed 'tin proportion, with but few exceptions. DAVENPORT TO LECTURE Cartoonist Will Tell of Trip Into the Arabian Desert. t Arrangements were completed yester Bay by which Homer Davenport, who Fs in Oregon' on a visit to his father at 5ilverton, will deliver his famous lec ture on the Arabian desert and his re cent expedition into the interior ot that little-known corner of the world, ot the White Temple on the night of Wednesday, January 15, under the aus pices of the White Temple congrega tion. Mr. Davenport's lecture will be illustrated with his original drawings, and he will tell in his inimitable fash ion the etory of his remarkable Journey made by special permission of the Sul tan of Turkey. As a result of this favor from the Sultan on his adven turous .trip into the desert Mr. Daven port bought and imported into this country the only absolutely pure blooded Arabian horses that have ever been brought to the United States from the Orient. The famous artist was Uaken into brotherhood by the various reigning Arab sheikhs and received most .unusual honors from the native princes of that land of romance and mystery. In many instances he was the first .white man to penetrate the regions visited and hi story of the incidents and adventures of the trip are as in teresting as "The Arabian Nights." Mr. Davenport, as is well known, is a native son of Oregon, having been born in the Waldo Hills, and no citizen of the state has reflected more credit upon the name of Oregon than has he. DINNER AT THE SARGENT Tabic cTHote Totvigrht Only 7 5 Cents. Served 1 to 8 P. M. This dinner is extra tine. Study this menu. Toke Point Oysters on Deep Shell. Celery. Puree of Parteidol a la Queen OlivcA tiemtihomnie, Grilled Herring. 1 Tartar Sauce. , Vol au Vent, a la Kinanolere. Roman Punoh. $ Roast Young Turkey, ,j W'aTnut Dressing. ' . Cranberry Sauce. 1 Vegetables. Grilled Sweet Potatoes. I String Beans. Fruit Salad, a la Macedoine. Tutti Vtuttt I'-e Cream. Fancy Cakes. Hot Mine Pic. Cafe Xuir. Try the Sarerent Hotel, Grand and Hav . thorne avenues. CANDIDATES LINE UP FOR CAMPAIGN Next Two Months Will Be Bud ding Season for Polit ical Ambitions. ENTRIES CLOSE MARCH 29 Nominating Petitions Vndcr Pri mary Law Must Be Filed on. or I Before That Date Sharp Fight for Sheriff. Next two months will be ' budding time for the ambition ot many candi dates for office, for the law says all aspirants for primary nomination must file their petitions, fully signed, with the Secretary of State, before March 29, if they seek an office in the state at large or in a district composed of several counties. If they seek a county office they must file not later than April 2. The primaries will be held April 1? and state and district petitions must be filed not less than 20 days be fore that date and county petitions not less than 15 days. One of the sharpest fights will be that for Sheriff, between Tom Word, who will probably "be the Democratic nominee, and the Republican candidate, who will be either Robert L. Stevens, the present Incumbent, or George Wc Millan. Between Stevens and McMil lan there promises to be some compe tition for the Republican nomination. While booms have been started for John Annand, Councilman, and W. L. Lightner, County Commissioner, for the Republican nomination, they are not expected to enter. the race. Lightner is said to prefer running for County Commissioner. That Stevens is in stronger posV-ion than two years ago,' when he won the Republican nomination and defeated Tom Word. Is admitted by most ob servers. But Stevens will be fought by the County Court, headed by Juclge Webster, and by the Jack Matthews element. ' Fight for Clerk's Office? Another fight, looked forward to with some interest, has been a prom ised contest for the office of CountyH Clerk, between F. S. Fields, who is nearing the end of his third term, and Colonel Charles E. McDonell. McDon ell has been urged to run by many of his friends, but supporters of Fields aver that McDonell has announced he will not enter the contest. There will be a warm fight for the Republican nomination for Congress in the Second District, comprising most of Eastern Oregon and Multnomah, Columbia and Clatsop Counties In Western Oregon. T. T. Geer, of Pen dleton, has proclaimed himself a can didate, in opposition to W. R. Ellis. Emmett Callahan, of Baker City, will also try to unseat Ellis. George S. Shepherd, of Multnomah, is said to be on the point of announcing himself a candidate. ' . - For District Attorney in "Multnomah, the only avowed Republican candidate thus far is G. C. Moser, formerly dep uty to District Attorney Manning. A number of other Republicans are talked of, among them J. J. Fitzgerald, Frank S. Bennett and Russell Sewall. That the Democratic candidate will Te John Manning there Is little doubt. There will also be a sharp contest for tho two offices of Circuit Judge, Tield by E. C. Bronaugh and Thomas O'Day.- Among the candidates boomed for office are the following: Some of the Aspirants. Sheriff, 4500. two years Republican Robert L. Stevens, George W. McMillan, W. L. Lightner, N. H. Bird. John Annand. Democratic -Tom M. Word. W. H. Orindstaff. M. J. Malley. Assessor, $4500. four years Republican B. D. Sieler. A. G. Rush light. Democratic William Reidt. County Clerk. $3000, two years Republican F. S. Fields, Sam Lotan. Charles E. McDonell. County Treasurer, 2500. two years Republican John M. Lewis, T. S. Brooke. County Commissioner, 93 a day, four years Republican W. L. Lightner. L. P. W. Quimby. P. J. Mann. W. B. Steele. Charles Cleveland. John F. O'Shea. A. N. Wills, George M. Hyland, William Deveny. School Superintendent, $2500. four years Republican R. F. . Robinson. Surveyor, $150 a month, two years Republican Philo Holbrook. Jr. Two Justices of Peace. $2400, two years Republican William Reid. J. W. Bell, Fred L. Olsen. T. B. McDevltt. One clerk to be appointed. One Constable, $1500, two years Republican Charles Mauts, Lou Wagner, Frank Snow, Robert Brady. Two deputies to be appointed. Circuit Judge, $4000, two years Republican E. C. Bronaugh. L. A. Mc- Nary, D. Soils Cohen. Waldemar Seton, George J. Cameron, A. T. Lewis. J. E. Magers, W. R. McGarry. Democratic Ogleaby Young, R. W. Montague, Thomas G. Greene, J. V. Beach. Circuit Judge. $4000, four years Republican Robert G. Morrow, William Reid, M. C. George. Democratic Thomas O'Day. Pr-wecutinc Attorrey. $4000, four yeara Republican Gub C. Moser, J. J. Fitzgerald. Frank S. Bennett. Russell 3. Sewall, Ralph E. Moody. Democratic John Manning. John Van Zante, Mark O'Neill, A. F. Flegel. W. T. Vaughn, James Gleason. Newton McCoy. Coroner, $1000, two years Republican J. P. Flnley. Congress. First DJstrlet, $7500, two years Republican V. C. Hawlej. Congress. Second District. $7500. two years Republican W. R. Ellis. T. T. Geer, George S. Shepherd. " enpremc Judge, $4500, six years Republican R. S. Bean. C. U. Oantenbein. Thoma- McBride. Democratic T. G. Halley. Two Railroad Commissioners, $4000 each, four years Republican C. B. Altchison, of Portland; M. O. Campbell, of Portland; T. K. Campbell, of Roseburg; James U. Campbell, of Oregon City'; Grant B. Uimick. of Oregon City. Dairy and Food Commissioner, $2000, two years Republican J. W. Bailey. ' of Portland. Seventy-five members of the Legielature. 60 Representatives. 15 Senator. 13 Representa tives Multnomah, 5 Senators Multnomah. Circuit Judge.- and Prosecuting Attorneys throughout state. Provisions of the Law. " "Before, or at the time of beginning to circulate any petition for nomination to i any office under this law." says the j direct primary law, "the person who is to I be a candidate for such a nomination, L shall send by registered mail or other wise, to the Secretary of State or the I County Clerk or City Clerk, Recorder or I Auditor, as. the case may be, a copy of ' his petition for nomination, signed by himself." The number of signatures required on a nominating petition "shall be at least 3 per cent of the party vote in the elec toral district tfor Representative in Congress), provided- that the whole num ber of signers required on a nominating petition,' under the provisions of this law for any office- to be voted for, in the state, at large or in a Congressional Dis trict, shall not exceed 1000 nor in any other ease shall the whole number re quired exceed 600. signers.". Only those may sign primary petitions who are registered as to their'party membership. The total number of votes cast for Rep resentatives in Congress in June, 1606, in Oregon's two districts and the number of signers required on a. nominating petition for each party are as follows: Voles Cast in 1906. First District Votes for Hawley, Re publican candidate, 23.120; signers re Quired on petitions for Republican nomi nation for Congress and for Railroad Commissioner for First District, to suc ceed T. K. Campbell, 462: votes for Gallo way, Democratic candidate; 19,340: signers required on petitions for Democratic nomination. 3S7; signers must represent at least one-fourth of the counties in the district and at least one-tenth of the precincts in each of such counties. Second District Votes for Ellis, Re publican candidate, 2S.394: signers re quired on petitions for Republican nomi nation for Congress and for Railroad Commissioner to succeed C. B. Aitcbison, 56S: votes for Graham, Democratic candi date, 12.151: signers required on petitions for Democratic nomination, 243: signers to represent same proportion of counties and of precincts in each county as in First District. ' State at large Votes ' for Republican candidates in both districts. 51.514; signers required on petitions for . Republican nomination for state-at-large offices. 1000; votes cast for Democratic candidates for Congress in both districts, 31,496; signers needed on petitions for Democratic nomi nation for state-at-large offices, 630; signers for both- parties to represent at least seven counties and at least one tenth of the precincts in each of such counties. Signatures to Petitions. Petitions for nomination for county offices must contain signers representing at least one-fifth of the precincts In the county. In petitions for nomination for district offices, for more than one county, the signers shall represent at least two counties and at least one-eighth of tile precincts in each county. For nominations in Multnomah County, the number of signers required on a Republican primary petition will be 245 and on a Democratic 76. - ... The vote by counties for Representa tive in Congress in June, 1906, - was as follows: 1st Dist. 2d Dist. a 5 o a COUNTIES. Baker Benton . Clackamas . Clatsop . .,, Columbia . , Coos , Crook , Curry . Douglas . . Gilliam . .. Grant . .... Harr.ey . . . Jackson' . .. Josephine . Klamath . . Lake Lane . .... Lincoln . , . Linn . ..... Malheur . . Mai-ion ... Morrow . . . Multnomah . Polk Sherman . . Tillamook . Umatilla .- . Union Wallowa . . Wasco . Washington Wheeler . Yamhill . .. 78S 3009 1 1 132 21 594 330 1422 95.' 165 1 1550 234 19S3! 601 422 290 87S 475 13T 1 5S' 840 ' 5WS! 500 1 2S0 19521 300 2060! 382 2447i 570 1990 23S0 3059 312 04 37861 12,234 216 534 944 93 202O lots 4861 641 814 '204 1912 "i-io Totals 19.3401 23.120 12.1511 28.394 As to Primary Petitions. The number of signers needed on pri mary petitions in each county or in each district of more than one county can be determined by taking 2 per cent of the party .vote for Congress in each election area, which will be the number. The re suits will be as follows, showing the num ber of signers required on petitions for county nominations in the several coun tless , Dem. Rep. I Dem. Rep. Baker 30 35 Lincoln 7 11 Bc-nton 15 23'Linn 41 40 Clackamas ... 40 43iMalheur 11 lg Clatsop 12 2S!Marlon ... 4S 61 Columbia 7 19!Morrow 8 13 Coos v. 20 24lMultnomah ... 76 245 Crook 9 18iPolk 24 26 Curry 3. 5!Sherman 4 11 Douglas 31 40,TIllamook 10 Gilliam 5 12H;matllla 19 ' 52 Grant 8 lSIUnlon 20 32 Harney 6 lOiWallowa 10 13 Jackeon 28 . 35IWai?co 16 38 Josephine 12 17lVaahington '. .. 24 31 Klamath 10 12;Vheeler 4 0 Lake 6 , 81 Yamhill 31 30 Lane 39 49 The LateMr. A. J. West. Mrs. A. J. West, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Trie, in Sellwood, Sun day, January S, was born In Boone County, Kentucky. Juno 4. 1834. Shortly after her mar riage to A. J. West in 1854, she removed with her husband to near Prescott, Pierce County, Wisconsin, where she spent the greater part of her life. Mrs. West was left a widow 12 years ago. Mr. West dying at St. Paul Park, Mlnri. After the death of her husband, she resided with her son In St. Paul, and three years ago came to Portland. PaVt of this time Mrs. West spent with her . daughter. Mrs. C. W. Beers, at Santa Barbara, Cal. Mrs. West was a woman of charming character and her friends are. legion. She enjoyed splendid health until but a few weeks-" before her death. The likeness reproduced herewith is from a photograph taken when Mrs. West was 71. years old. " Mrs. West is survived by four children; W. H. West, of St. Paul: Mrs. C. W. Beers, of San ta Barbara. Cal.; C. W. West and Mrs. William Irle, of Sell-: wood. y...... ................... ! DEATH OF ESTIMABLE SELL- I WOOD WOMAN. i ; V ! i , v i if A OREGON OSTEOPATHS nlEET I SIXTH AXNCAIj CONVENTION IS HELD IX THIS CITY. Interesting Lectures and Discus sions Follow Reports of Officers. Dr. O. F. Akin, President. At the sixth annual meeting of. the Ore- ! gon Osteopathic Association, which con vened, yesterday at the Imperial Hotel, the following - officers were elected to, serve during the coming year: President, Dr. Otis F. Akin, Portland; first vice president. Dr. C, T. Samuels. Baker City; second vice-president, Dr. Gertrude. Gates, Portland: secretary. Dr. Mabel AKtn, Portland; treasurer. H. F. Leonard. Portland. A board of trustees composed of the following members was also elected: Dr. B. P. Shepard. Dr. Clara MacFarlane. Dr. R. B. Northrup. Port land: Dr. H. C. P. Moore. LaGrande; Dr. H. L. .Studley. Kugene. ' The opening session of the association was called to .order at 9:30 o'clock by President Hoisington, of Pendleton. Ad dresses were delivered by the president and Dr. Otis F. Akin. Prayer was offered by the Itev. J. Whitcomb Brougher. Re ports were rendered by the secretary, treasurer, trustees and legislative com mittee. Dr. H. C. P. Moore read a re port ot the meeting of the American Osteopathic Association, held at James town in August.- . The afternoon session opened at 1:30 o'clock and was devoted to lectures on the theory and diagnosis of diseased con ditions and methods of treatment. At the concluding session held at 7:30 o'clock. In addition to the election of of ficers, papers were read on gynecology and obstetrics. About 40 members of the association were presen. from all parts of the state. Prior to the opening of the concluding session, txie delegates were tendered a banquet at the Oregon Grill. Dr. R. B. Northrup acted as toastmaster. Responses were made by Drs. F. H. Moore. B. P. Shepard, C. T. Samuels and Otis F. Ao.in. Following is the .complete programme of the meeting: Morning session Call to order by President President's address.. Dr. G. S. Hoisington Prayer Rev. J. Whitcomb Brougher Address of welcome Dr. Otis F. Akin Reading of constitution and code of ethics by Secretary Report of secretary Dr. Mabel Akin Report of treasurer Dr. C. E. Walker Report of trustees'.. -....Dr. R. B. Northrup Report of legislative committee Dr. W. A. Rogers Report on legislation Dr. F. E. Moore Report of A. O. A. meeting Dr. H. C. P. Moore Afternoon session Demonstration of technic. "Atlas and Axis" Dr. K. Rueter "Lumbar Region" Dr. H. F. Leonard "The American Osteopathic Associa tion".. Dr. F. E. Moore Discussion and clinical demonstrations. "Asthma" Dr. C. T. Samuels "Locomotor Ataxia" Dr. H. D.Bowers "Cystitis" Dr. B. H. White Paper, "Specific Infectious Diseases" ; Dr. B. P. Shepard Open parliament. Questions. conducted by Dr. W. N. Arnold Evening session "Gynecology and Obstetrics." Dr. Cylthie J. Ramsey. Dr. Clara Macfarlane. Dr. Mabel Akin and Dr. M. T. Schoettle. THEATER PASSES STOLEN Boys Rob the Box Office of Vaude ville Resort. Some time on Thursday last, during the absence from the Grand Theater of Anthony A. Bianchi, who acts as the general advertising agent for the Grand, H'eilig, Lyric, Baker and Star Theaters, some one broke open and robbed the private locker of Bianchi, in which he kept his papers and adver tising passes for the several theaters which he represents. As a great many of these passes had been signed they were good for admission to the re spective theaters and it is believed that a number of false admissions have been obtained on them since the robbery was committed. The loss oc casioned Bianchi and the management of the theaters considerable worry, as there it was feared that the theaters would be flooded with the stolen passes. Last night the suspicious actions of two small boys attracted the attention of the janitor of the Columbia build ing opposite . the Star ' Theater. The boys had retired to a closet on the fourth floor and had locked themselves in. He telephoned the police station and Detective Coleman arrested the boys. They were about 12 years old and were well dressed. In their pockets there were found scores of the stolen theater passes. When questioned they asserted that they had received the passes from another boy. They were taken in hand by two other de tectives and were taken. away from the police station. The Identity of the boys is not known and the police refused to throw any light on the matter. The boys were not returned to the station. DR. J. S. DEWEY DEAD Lakeview Physician Passes Away After Brief Illness. ' E. D. Dewey, of 651 Union avenue. North, yesterday received a telegram from Glendale, Or., announcing the death of his brother, Dr. J. s. Dewey, of Lakeview, Or. Dr. Dewey went to Glendale a week ago on a visit to his brothers. Soon after his arrival in Glend.ale he was taken ill with pneu monia, his condition growing steadily worse until his death at 'noon yester day. " L Dr. Dewey was born in Iowa "49 years ago and came to Oregon in 4S77. Dur ing the past 20 years he has resided in LAkeview, being: well-known as a. dentist in Southern Oregon and North ern California. In addition to his wife, Mrs. Dala Dewey, of Lakeview, and his father. J. D. Dewey, of Gresham, the following brothers and sisters, sur vive him: Mrs. Maggie Crow, of Gresham; Mrs. Sarah Boyd, of Sacra mento, Cal.; Miss Ida Dewey, of Mabton, Wash.: J. A. and Philip Dewey, of Glendale; Mrs. Annie Penney, and K. D. Dewey, head of the mailing de partment of The Oregonian. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed. PERSONALMENTION. ", Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Ross, of Baker City, are at the Portland. N. C. Evans, a Hood River fruitgrower, was at the Imperial yesterday. Superintendent C. W. James, of the State Penitentiary, was In the city yes terday. G. Steiner, a pioneer business man, of Salem," was. registered at the Portland yesterday. . ' William N." Froede, one of the largest stockraisers of Wasco . County, was at the Imperial yesterday. F. A. Seufert, a Columbia River salmon packer, . was registered at the Imperial yesterday from The Dallea.- Mrs. Purer and daughter, wife of S. A. D. Puter, arrived from Berkeley yester day morning. They are guests of the Hotel tenox.. . - i ' i Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Scttlcmier, of H-G-Reed, Manager o., nas a oweii jrroposiuon ror me Prospective Piano Buyer. This Week Profit is Cast to the Winds, Cash Does the Talking. A $400 Piano for $250; a $350 Piano for $210. There comes a time in everyone's life when immediate money counts for much more than its real worth. New York brokers have been known to pay five hundred per cent for money, it is no uncommon thing for speculators to pay a hundred per cent. It is not an un usual thing for manufacturers to sell at los3 to clean hp stock. It is always the case after TCmas for stores to sell excellent goods at cost to keep the re quired amount of cash in their busi ness. We know many Instances of first class merchants making a -strong bid for immedinte cash. It is a whole lot better to sell for a little while, with out profit, than it is to increase one's Indebtedness beyond the prudent point H. G. Reed, the manager of the Retd-French Co., has thrown down the CALIFORNIA NjjplX Ju kJ? kj? &pv Portland to Los Angeles . . AND RETURN f Including Side Trips to Santa Cruz, Del Monte, Monterey ; and Pacific Grove. ONE MONTH FOR GOING TRIP SIX MONTHS FOR RETURN TRIP STOPOVERS AT PLEASURE WITHIN LIMITS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S Sunshine, floral festivals, endless drives through orange orchards laden with golden fruit; splendid beaehes, surf bathing, thriving cities, palatial hotels and resorts, and many other attractions, combine to make it the most attractive place in America at this season of the year. THE ROAD OF A THOUSAND WONDERS Which takes you there, hasn't an uninteresting hour for the entire trip. Read about it. Call at the City Ticket Oftice, Third and Washington streets, Portland, and inquire all about it. THE NEW POLICIES of the COLUMBIA LIFE Are Ideal Life Insurance Contracts Issued by a Home Company LOW NON-PARTICIPATING RATES HIGH CASH VALUES Superior inducements offered to reliable active Agent3 Apply to .JESSE R. SHARP, Manager of Agents 214 Lumber Exchange Bldg. . W. M. LADD, President THEO. B. WILCOX, Vice-Prea Woodburn. are at the Oregon. Mr. Set tlemler Is engaged in the nursery busi ness. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hafer. of Medford, are registered at the Portland. Mr. Hafer is recovering from a serious illness and was only yesterday removed from the hospital to the hotel. Samuel H. Nicholas, Secretary of State of Washington, was registered at the Ore gon yesterday. He left last night for San Francisco to attend a meeting of Pacific Coast fire insurance agents. Judge Geo. H. Williams, who has been confined to his home from the effects of a cold contracted on New Year's Day, is rapidly recovering. He will be able to visit his offices as soot as the weather moderates. Mrs. S. SHverfield, Miss Ruby Silver field and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. DanEiger left Thursday to attend the wedding of Mr. A. V. Danziger, and Miss Rhoda Greenhood, a society belle of San Fran cisco, Cal., which is to take place to day at high noon at the 1' airmont Hotel. SOLDIER MAY LOSE EYE Stranger Breaks Beer Glass In Face of Ernest Schmltz. Ernest Schmitz, a soldier- of the Fourth company of Coast Artillery was seriously injured last night in a row in Blazier's saloon at 248 Burnside street and may bs discharged from the Army as a result, as it is feared that he has lost the use of one of his eyes. Schmitz Is very much- worried over the outcome, as Army regulations dis qualify soldiers whose eyesight 'is af fected. ' Schmitz was drinking with a number of companions and spending his money freely, - when a stranger tried to force his company upon the crowd.' An -argument ensued in which the stranger picked up -a glass and struck Schmitz in the face with it. The glass broke and one of the frag ments cut an ugly triangular gash in Schmitz's yeball. The stranger ran down the street and escaped. Dr. Ralph A. Fenton was summoned and dressed Schmitz" wound. He gave the opinion that the injury was serious and held out no hope that the eye could be saved. The injured man was taken to the Dewey House, and the matter reported to the police. Sues Sister for Support. Mrs. X. K. Falling, owner of Port land realty valued at a fortune, has been cited to appear in the County Court January 23 and show cause why she Bhould not support her indigent brother. C. W. Barrett. The brother wants $50 a month from Mrs. Failing. In his petition to the court he says he is mentally and physically unable to support himself. At present he is de pendant on public charity. Barrett rates his sister's fortune at $500,000 and her monthly Income at $1500. Fre quent appeals to- her for needed help have gone unheeded, he sets out. Sev eral years ago Barrett brought similar proceedings) but lost. young Thief I'ears Disgrace. Carl Pehl, a younar man whose father is said to be-a prominent whole sale merchant In Missouri, was ar rested yesterday afternoon by Detec of the Reed-French bars and will sell any piano In hi store with absolutely no profit. He wants to realize a bunch of money this week to meet some certain obli gations ho does jiot rare to ask his bank to extend. The finest piano you ever saw for $250. Tnis pmno in tone quality, ap pearance and in guarantee is the equal of anv piano on the market. For Ssin he will give you a beautiful Instrument absolutely without parallel so far as tone is concerned (price considered). The onlv favor Mr. Reed asks is that the first pHymetit will not be lcs than tr.O down, and no Installment will tve received for less than tlO. To the piano buver this is an opportunity that is utterly impossible to obtain In a re tail store. See Bert Reed, secretary of the Heed-French Co., Sixth and Burnslde. Monday sure. & TRUST CO. tives Jones and Tichenor, charged with larceny. In the complaint against him it is alleged that Pehl stole a pistol a banjo and a ring from A. J. Sherili, Pehl and Sherili lodged at the sam house and Sherili maintains that Pehl entered his room and stole the articles .mentioned. After, he had been placed in the city jail Pehl confessed to hav ing taken the articles, pleaded that he had never been in trouble :before and asked for the withdrawal of the charge, fearing that news of his disgrace would reach his family. He refused to give his father's address. . , Wanted In Vancouver, Too. In the arrest at Troutdale several days ago of R. W. Gillette, on a forgery charge, it has developed that the Sheriff's office got hold of a badly wanted crook. Aside from local forg ery charges a complaint was filed yes terday by the authorities of Van couver, Wash., charging Gillette wjth worthless paper operations in that city. His arrest was effected by Deputy Sheriff Leonard. Gillette Is now being held at the County Jail. MUST SELL PIANOS QUICK I Will Take Factory Cost for Two Carloads Now Stored at 103 Front Street. If you can use a fine high-grade piano I will give you a chance to net one for Ies3 than half the price that the dealers charge for them. I have two carloads of the very highest grade pianos now stored at lba Front St.. in the City Transfer & Storage Co. ware house. They are the best my factory has ever made. They arc now pianos, and they contain many patented features not found in any other -upright piano. These pianos have been sold right here in Portland by the dealer who former ly held the agency for $450. $500 and $550. I know of dozens of fine homes In this city where my phtnos are in daily use. These people paid the above prices, and they know our pianos are well worth the money. These pianos were shipped' to- a dealer here who has met with misfor tune. He can't take them now. I have offered them to other houses. They won't buy them. The instruments are here, and the freight is paid on them. My instructions are to dispose of them to best advantage, quick. Since the dealers will not buy them. 1 will seil them to any one who will come to take them. I will willinglv ac cept the dealer's price. Yew. I will do more than this I will accept the ac tual factory cost to build these pianos. I have only a few days to devote to this matter, for I must return East at once. If -you want a fine piano and want one without paying a dollar of profit this side, of the factory that made them, now is your chance. I am not obliged to'get all cash. I will sell on as reasonable payments as any reasonable house would take, and I will sell the piano at cost besides. Every piano I sell is accompanied by our factory guarantee for five years, and I wijl . also arrange to keep the pianos in perfect tune after they are sold. This is a bona fide offer, and if you will act quickly you- will secure the bargain of a lifetime. Remember the place: Is 13 Front street, between 'Washington and Stark streets. Come at once between 9 in the morning and 5. in the afternoon Don't come later, because I have no lights. F. Ramacciotti, General Agent.