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THE SUNDAY OREGOMAN. PORTLAND. APRIL 26, 190S. GOOD INT COST DOCTOR JOB Army Surgeon Cass Dismissed Because" He Works for . Bill in Congress. SEKS TO REWARD MERIT Vancouver Man's Kffort to Benefit l-Vllow Army Physicians Arouses the Ire of Surgeon-General O'Rcllljr. WASHINGTON'. April 25. Because of persistent lobbying, though at long range, William B- Cass, contract surgeon at Vancouver Barracks, has had his con tract annulled by the War Department Cass, during the pendency of the Army medical bill, poured In letters and tele grams to members of the Senate, and particularly to the military committee members, advocatmg various changes ai.d amendment. His messages wero deemed dictatorial and offensive by some Sena tors, who referred them to Surgeon-General O'Reilly, who ordered Cass dis missed Immediately. CASS ACTED IN' GOOD FAITH Endeavored to Secure Legislation to Benefit Army Surgeons. VANCOUVER BARRACKS, Wash., April 24. (Special.) When shown the Washington dispatch stating that his contract as Army surgeon had been Annulled because of his activity in be half of the Army surgeon bill before Congress, Ir. W. E. Cass admitted that lie had sent telegrams and letters to members of Congress, but said: "No recommendations for changes and amendments to the pending bill were ad vocated by me but which would. If adopted, redound to the benefit of every man and officer In the Army. One of them provided for the promotion of con tract surgeons after five years of ser vice. I also wanted the age limit waived without examination." . Ir. Cass said that In all he sent six telegrams to members of Congress, chiefly to personal friends. The mes sages requested Information as to the progress of the bill. When the chief surgeon notified Dr. Cass that his ac tivities were In violation of the spirit of the Army regulations, he ceased to send messages or letters to Congress. Ir. Cass said further: "In. defense of the action I have taken In efforts to secure more favor able legislation for contract surgeons now in the service, and particularly those who have had from five to 30 years' service, my suggestions would not have materially benefited me more than other contract surgeons. In fact, 1 would have been the least benefited of any of the long-service contract surgeons. In addition to that, the amendment which I had proposed would have benefited a great many regular Army officers now In the ser vice who have had previous service as contract surgeons. "One of the unfortunate provisions of- Senate hill No, 1424 was that It made . an age limit. maKIng contract surgeons not over 27 years of age. at the dste of contract eligible to the reg ular corps. This naturally eliminated nearly all of the contract surgeons who have seen the most service, and particularly those of the Spanish American War. the China campaign and the Philippine insurrection. "This class of contract surgeons has been debarred by previous acts and regulations from participating In an examination for appointment In the regular corps, principally on arcoui.r. of age, notwithstanding the fact that the Government has had the benefit of their services as medlcsl officers for from five to 30 years, and whose ser vices have been performed satisfac torily in every particular, as they have realously fulfilled every, requirement of the War Department in time of war and during peace. "It seems only fitting and a Just re ward at the hands of Congiess that these men should be given opportunity to be appointed as medical officers of the regular corps, where they can re ceive nmo promotion and reward in the way of retirement In the future for their past patriotic and efficient services. "Now, in defense of the position I have taken In the effort to secure inor-5 favorable legislation in the direction indicated, 1 will say that 1 have sup ported through my friends In Conirr.ss. both in the Senate and House, the re organisation bill of 1901. as well as this hill. Senate hill No. 1424. and have never been called down or reprimand ed by any authority for exercising my privilege as an American cltlsen and civilian of this glorious republic. "Commenting upon the replies which I have received to my numerous letters sent to my friends In Congress, as weil as others. I must say I have received great encouragecmnt in the way uf comments favorable to the proposed amendments, and If In the future an opportunity affords to Introduce more favorable legislation, I will be glad to assist. "The contract surgeons of the United States Army have a historic past crowned by deeds of valor. Many were killed on the Held of action. Others died on the field of science, were wounded Jn action, contracted diseases and sustained physical Injuries which lrquired surgical Intervention to make them capable of making a livelihood. "During the Civil War there were :..".:'2 contract surgeons performing the duties of medical officers, during the Spanish-American War 855. and there ate at present in the service 18$. "No doubt on account of the activ ity I have manifested In trying to secure legitimate legislation for the contract surgeons now In the service I have been made an example for the remaining 18T contract surs-cons. so tlint In the future they never shall date t sk favors from their friends In Congress; sc that In the future they must be tools for others and not inde pendent thinkers and workers, which is their right as Ameri.-on citizens." I.IGKNK LODGE CELEBRATES Parade In Uniform Up Willamette Street Large Membership. EUGENE. Or.. April 25. (Special. The eighty-ninth anniversary of Odd Fellowship was celebrated In Eugene, todny by the Spencer Kutte Lodge and by the Re.bekahs. The day was opened by a parade up Willamette street, in whtcli both the Odd Fellowa and Re bckahs took part. This waa the first appearance In uniform of Canton llovey. The marching line Included a large percentage of the members of Spencer Birtte Iodge and about 60 of the Rebekah Lodge. The procession was led by the Eugene Military Band. The Spencer Butte Lodge has a mem HrvH long to the encampm third largest lodge I of Portland and stand the organisations at the metropolis. The Kebekahs have a membership of some 250. ( Spencer Butte Ixdge. I. O. O. F. stands well not only in numbers but financially It Is very strong. It is tflis lodge that now has under course of construction the building to he known as Odd Fellow s Hall, which will be the highest cement and brick building in Oregon outside of Portland. It will cost approximately 140.000 and will be ompleted some time this Summer, it will be located on the corner of Ninth and Oak streets. IDAHO COUPLE LOCKED IX JAIL Woman Gets Ex-Husband artd Al leged 'Wife Into Law's Grip.. LEWI.STON. Idaho. April 25. (Special.) Charged with living In open aduitery, F. M. Rynerson and Miss Bessie Lm. Brombaugh, of Peek, Idaho, were ar rested last night and locked In the County Jail, their downfall being caused by Mrs. F. M. Rynerson, the man's former wife and a wealthy mining woman of Ta coma and Seattle. Rynerson claims that Miss Brombaugh is his wife, but his former wife denies this, although she admits that she set aside their marriage two years ago because of the insanity of Rynerson. Mrs. Rynerson is well known In mining circles and Is said to have interests valued at more than Jl,000,0i0, her chief asset being a valuable mining property near Mount Rainier. Rynerson is in terested in promoting a mine at Peck, which is said to be valuable. Mrs. Ryner son. who Is a medium, declares that at times her husband is not in his right mind and that for years she- has been afraid of him. The former wife alleges Miss Brombaugh came Into the home more than a year ago and that she has worked evil influence over Rynerson. Miss Brombaugh Is a comely woman of 40. and takes her arrest with little out ward show of emotion. Her friends de clare that she married Rynerson and that she is his legal wife. This the former Mrs. Rynerson denies. - EPWORTII MEET LEAGUE DELEGATES IX LI XX COUNTY. Greater Part of Yesterday's Session Devoted to Addresses on the AA'ork of Organization. ALBANY, Or.. April 25. (Special.) The annual convention of the Ep worth League of the Eugene District is in session in Albany today. The first ses sion was held last evening and the convention will conclude its work to morrow. The opening service last evening was led by Rev. T. I. Jones, of Browns ville, and following this service there was a reception. The first work of the convention occurred this morning. Mrs. J5. E. Upmeyer. of Harrlsburg, read a paper on "Methods In Mission Study in league and Sabbath School." A paper on "Home Mission Work!" written by Mrs. B. H. Belknap, of Salem, was read by Miss Orah Hark ness, of this city, a letter from Dr. Alexander Oopron. a Methodist mls-slonary-ln India was read, giving' some Held notes on medical missions. A part of the session this afternoon was devoted to business matters and addresses were made as follows: "Spiritual Work of the league," H. G. McCain, of Salem: "Mercy and Help," Miss Winifred Gates, of Corvallls; "Entertainments and Common Sense," President II. M. Crooks, of Albany Col lege. - The sessions of today was In charge of the officers chosen at last year's convention, as follows: President, Pro fessors A. ft. Sweetscr. of the Uni versity of Oregon. Eugene: vice president. If. CI. McCain, of Salem: sec ond vice-president, Mrs. K. B. Upmeyer, of Harrisburg: secretary. Miss Ksma Newell, of Kugene; treasurer, Bertram Applegate, of Yoncalla. New officers wlil be chosen at this convention to serve for the ensuing year. . The following delegates are in at tendance at the convention: Rev. and Mrs. M. C. Wire, Wesley M. Wire, Ksma Newell, Alma Aupperle, Verneta Winfrey. A. R. Sweetscr, A. W. Hun, Norman Winfrey, Kdgar Balderre. Roscoe Lyons, of Eugene; Ira Hohlnett. Betltah Miller, of Halsey; Harry Bowcn. George lyaeey, Cora Hol- eomb. u Walker. U G. West. Bertha Wright, of Brownsville: Katheryn Keller. Evn Rychard. Jessie Walker. Mr. Van Valzah. of Springfield; Mrs. (J. F. Parks, Laura Scheldt, of Junction Cltv: Ruth Adams. ,i. a. ijiwrenson Kffa Brown, of Independence: Mrs. E. K. Upmeyer. of Harrlsburg: I.ura Hefty, of Cottage Grove; Bell Kdwards, Frances Belknap. Ksther W Heeler. Bes sle Herbert. Winifred Gates. W. R. Colbert, of Corvallls: S. Y. Bartholo mew. Georgia NVff. Althea Wilklns. of Cohurg; L. V. Allen. Nina Butler, Irene Bobbins. M. Bcatty. of Lebanon; Ger trude Dorrlty of loneana. SENATOR KAY DENIES STORY Has ' Made No Deal Whereby He Minll Be Candidate for Governor SAL.KM. Or.. April 25. (Special.) A re port having been eilvulated that State Senators T. W. Kay and J. N. Smith, of this county, had entered into a deal by which Smith shall be supported for Presl dent of the Senate nct Winter and Kay for Governor two years hence. Senator Kay said this evening there is absolutely no truth in the report. "The subject has never been mentioned by Smith and myself, says Senator Kay, "I have never even thought of being a candidate for Governor. Some of the hold over Senators have suggested that I be come a candidate for lYesldent of the Senate, and I may do bo. but that is matter to which 1 shall give no attention until the new Senators havs been elected." Nursery Building at Fair. SBATTL.HL April 25. At the meeting of the State Exposition Commission today it was decided to build a combination worn en's building and nursery Instead of the women's building, as originally planned. The commli--sion decided to hold a meet ing in this city May 21. 22 and 3. to which the secretary waa instructed to Invite the Mayors of cities and towns in the state and the Boards of County Commissioners of the various counties. Arrest Eugene Timber Cruiser. EUGENE, Or., April 25. (Special.) Deputy Sheriff Pugh. of Spokane, ar rived in Eugene last night with a wa--rant for M. T. Devereaux, a Eugene timber cruiser, who is charged with lo cating people on worthless timber lands. Devereaux waived the question of extradition and went on to Spokane, where he says he will prove his inno cence. Eugene 8: Drain 7. EUGENE. Or.. April 25. (Special.) The Eugene High School defeated the Drain Normal School baseball team here, today by a score of 8 to 7. The batteries were: Wilson and King for Eugene, and Craig and Craig for Drain. Uetiger, J.weler. optician. 14 Waao. bership of over 200. BAKER IS FOR CUKE Republican County Convention Indorses His Candidacy. FAVOR ROOSEVELT ALSO Delegates Selected to State Conven tion and B. E. Kennedy Slated for Trip to Chicago social ists Make Nominations. BAKER CITT, Or., April 25. (Spe cial.) The Baker County Republican Convention this afternoon elected the following delegates to the state con vention: W. J. Patterson, W. G. Ayre, W. G. Drowley, William Pollman, E. P. Voruz, B. E. Kennedy, J. N. Hart, James Chlnnock and A. V. Swift. Resolutions were passed Indorsing Roosevelt's policies, favoring the can didacy of H. M. Cake for Senator. In dorsing unanimously the University appropriation bill, and favoring the election of B. E. Kennedy, of this city, a-s delegate to the National convention. Party leaders in Baker City think everything very favorable for Ken nedy being chosen' delegate. The Socialists of Baker County held a convention in this city this after noon, adopted a platform and put the following candidates In the Held: For Representative, D. W. Yoakum; for Sheriff. J. D. McDonald; for Clerk, Lon Davis: for Assessor. George M. Cavlness; for Surveyor, Grant Cady; for Coroner, Ed Batts; for Juscice of the Peace. H. E. Courtney; for Con stable. Lawrence Reeves. DEMOCRATS AT THE HELM AVrote Platform and R-ngineered the Washington County Convention. FOREST GROVE. Or., April 25. (Spe cial.) The putting out of a ticket by the exponents of Statement No. 1 in this county did not cause a ripple in the polit ical horizon for the reason that what was expected to be a non-partisan political convention at Hlllsboro Friday was sim ply the protest natural and expected of the Democrats of the county. The convention was In full control of the Democratic forces, who elected the officers of the meeting, wrote the plat form and slated the candidates for the offices of State Senator and Representa tives to the legislature. James H. Sewell chairman of the convention, four, years ago was candidate for State Senator on the union ticket, representing the fusion forces of the county. John M. Wall, sec retary of the meeting, is a Chamberlain Democrat, and has always trailed with the party opposed to the Republicans. It Is said that the platform of the party, which simply declares for State ment No. 1 and pledges the convention's nominees "to vote for the people's choice for United 8tates Senator, was written by William M. Langley, of this city. The committee was dlt'inctly of Democratic complexion, and its members were: W. H. Wehrung, B. G. Leedy. William M. Langley, Dr. F. M. Robertson, J. C. Mil ler and William Schulmerich. ' The candidates nominated are: Arthur N. Cutting, of Sherwood, for State Sena tor: William Schulmerich, John Chapman an! J. I. Burnett, for Representatives. Cutting and Chapman claim to be Repub licans, while Schulmerich and Burnett are Democrats. There were not more than dozen Statement No. 1 Republicans pres ent at the convention. George W. Kelly who ran for Representative as a Repub lican Statement No. 1 candidate at the recent primary and who was defeated, took part in the meeting. CALLA'ERT OUT FOR, OFFICE Announces Candidacy for Commis sioner of Public Lands. SRATTLR. Wash., April 25. (Special.) S. A. Callvert. Commissioner of Public Lands from 1901 to 1905. and now a resi dent of Zenith, has announced his candi dacy for that office. There are now three candidates in the field S. A. Callvert, I. A. Navarre, of Chelan County, and B. W. Ross, of Cowlitz County. Mr. Callvert's announcement in part follows: "I am a candidate for the nomination on the Republican ticket for the office of Commissioner of Public lands. If elected to that office again, I shall follow quite generally the policies adopted during my former administration "All moneys paid into the office will be receipted for within 48 hours. Letters of Inquiry or pertaining to the business of the office will all he answered promptly Campbell's Automatic Safety Gas Burner Co. V. E. CAMPBELL, Pre.ident Portland, Oregon, April 24, 1908. Safety Investment Company, ' Fiscal and Sales Agents, . 307 Ooodnough Building, Portland, Oregon. Gentlemen This is to officially inform you of the fact that our Board of Directors has this day purchased part of the necessary machinery to manufacture our Automatic Safety Gas and Gasoline Cut-Offs and other devices. This machinery is now in operation and the company has six men in its employ. There is no question about our continuing our machinery experimental work and we hope to be able to manufacture our safety appliances in large quantities very soon. The company, as you are aware, is authorizing the sale of sufficient stock to pay for a site for our Factory "A" and to erect and equip our building consistent with necessity and sound business judgment. As our fiscal Agents, you should be able to place this allotment of stock at par in a very few dys, and when matters are well in hand to justify, our board will authorize the increase in the price of stock. We leave the question to your own good business judgment as to what price this stock should be within a year if we are now sailing it at par. We hope it shall be at least $25.00 a share. Yours Very Truly, CAMPBELL'S AUTOMATIC SAFETY GAS BURNER CO., Per N. Campbell, Secretary. The above is a copv of a letter received by us this dav and we shall be glad to demonstrate this proposition to anv one Interested if they wlil call at the office or phone A 334 or Main 58u3. and w will send our repre sentative to see you. The stock Is now selling at $5.03 per share, par value, and we expect the allotment at that figure to be placed before manv days. Portland should lake this up at once. .... If Standard Oil stock was originally placed for $1.00 per share with a 1100,000 capital, and Is now selling, as It did today at 614 per share, and the capital stuck of the corporation Is $500.00),DOO. what per cent of profit waa that to the original stockholder? , , Campbell's Automatic Safety Gas Burner cut-off devices, for which we have basic patents In all the leading countries of the globe, mav not produce as large a profit as the Standard OH Company, but with our .present small capitalisation and the great demand for this necessary life-saver, which will become a requirement by law, what should the profit be to a purchaser of our stock today at $5.30 per share? We leave this to vour own good business Judgment and. as it is a meritorious manufacturing proposition, we feel like It Is worthy of your Investigation. Act today and you will not regret it. SAFETY INVESTMENT CO. KXCXtSIVE FISCAL AND SALKS AtiKlVTS, SOS-T fiOODSOlfiH BVILDI'XG. PORTLAND, ORHGOX. Merchants Savings fi Trust Company 247 WASHINGTON STREET Capital$150,000 Fays interest on Sayings Ac counts and Time Certificates. Receives deposits subject to check without limitation as to amount. Effects collections in any part of the country on most reason able terms. 'Acts as Trustee in all legiti mate relations. Cares for properties, collects rents, etc. Interviews solicited with those contemplating any phase of our and courteously, giving1 the fullest possi ble information. I shall select my own employes and stand responsible for their acts; shall require them to treat all per sons having business with the office with deference and respect; hall select them with the distinct understanding that the current work of th department is to be kept up, even though it be necessary to work overtime. My office shall be open at all time, and any one, no matter whom he may be, shall be welcome to call upon and communicate with the Commissioner himeell. "The state's timber shall be protected from dissipation 'and from sales to greedy speculators. "I shall encourage the enactment of law extending the time for the payment j of the principal on school land contracts. "As a mmber of the Board of Equaliza tion I shall endeavor to deal fairly with each county and avoid a burdensome tax levy. x "My office shall be free from political advisers or workers for political favors, either In state or county, following the course I adopted before in requiring strict attention to the business of the state." NAME TICKET IX YAMHIUj Statement No. 1 Republicans lnile With the Democrats. M'MINNVIIyLE, Or., April 25. fSpe- cial.) A Statement No. 1 convention. composed of Democrats and Statement No. 1 Republicans, was held here today updn call of a number of citizens, for the avowed reason that they were displeased with the nominees for the Legislature made at the late primary convention and desired another ticket. . T. L. Van Ors dol. of North Yamhill, was .made chair man of the meeting, and Vine W. Pearce, of this city, secretary. There were 126 votes cast, each person in sympathy with tn move constituting a delegate. For Representatives of the Thirteenth Representative District, consisting of Tamhill County, John G. Eckman. Repub lican, and M. F. Corrigan, Democrat were nominated. For Representative in the Fourteenth District." consisting of Yamhill and Tills mook. Sam Laughlin, of North Yamhill, was nominated. The convention Indorsed for Senator in the Twenty-fnurth District, consisting of Yamhill, Washington. Tillamook and Lin coln, W. N. Rarrett. the regular Repub lican nominee, who It was asserted has lately come out for Statement No. 1. I.anc Democrats to Nominate. 'KITQKNK. Or.. April 25. (Snecial.) Democrats representing: 1.1 of the 50 lnne County precincts met In Kupene today to prtpuro for the comlnsr curil paiRn. The officers re-elected were: Chairman, L. M. Travis; secretary, M. S. Wallls: treasurer. S. S. Spencer. The Democrats will endeavor to elect their candidates for the Legislature on the Statement No. 1 issue. The central committeemen were empowered to ar range for the selection of delr-rttes to 4 Incorporated) CAPITAL STOCK $500,000.00 C P. CLER1N, Vice-President Magnificent Stowing of Alfred BenjaminSGo s Suits, Topcoats WE find one notable feature in our clo thing department this season, besides the highest quality and correct style. There's a variety of fabrics and models to meet every taste; we can satisfy everybody. Suits $20-$40 Topcoats $20-$35 The style of Benjamin Clothes must appeal to every man who wishes to be correctly dressed. Buff mm the State Democratic Convention to be held In Portland, and were Instructed to nse their effort"" toward seeurlntc National delegates who would suifport Bryan for the Presidential nomination. Restocking Trout Streariis. PENDLETON. Or., April 25. (Special.) A total of 42.00' trout are to be planted In the streams of Umatilla County within the next few weeks. Deputy Game and Fish Warden Turner recently secured 8000 rainbow trout, while the local An Klers' Association today received word from the department of Fisheries that the request for 3S.0O0 brook trout fry has been granted. They will be distributed between Meacham. McKay and Birch Creeks. Democrats Will Nominate. ASTORIA. Or., April 25. (Special.) A meeting; of local Democrats was held this evening and It was decided to place a regular Democratic county and legislative ticket In the field for the June election, in place of a citizens ticket as heretofore. A mass conven tion will be held Wednesday evening to nominate a ticket. Whinnery Goes' to Coast IVirls. VANCOUVER BARRACKS, Ar.,-11 SB. (Sncclal.) Dental Wash.. Surgeon J. C. Whlnnery. accompanied by an as slstant from the detachment of ttr N. CAMPBELL, Sec.-Treaa. ' TTD it enctie 311 Morrison Street, Opp. Postoffice Hospital Corps, will proceed from Van couver Barracks to Fort Stevens. Or., and Fort Columbia, Wash., for the pur pose of attending to the necessary dental work of officers and enlisted men at these stations. Upon completion of this duty Dental Surgeon Whlnnerv RICHARDSON' PRIM Are different from most clothes and possess that snap and su perior workmanship which make them more appreciated and attractive. Our clothes values are right and we have satisfied many men this Spring and we' are confident that you can find what yuu wuul licit;. SPRING $15 to A. J. RICHA 283-285 Washington Street, Opp. Woodard, Clarke & Co mmmmm - -r'". mm and - assistant will rouver Barrackfl. return to Van- Omnha. K. H. Ijoomis Paturfl.y oolnted genera! solicitor of the Union Pa died etnc system, vice John N. Baldwin, 1M wek. rho -Gr-.m, SUITS $35 J'l V ton SUIT KDSON