THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, PORTLAND, MAY 10, 1908.
SEEK TO CONVICT
Postal Inspectors After Dis
honest Land Operators.
THEY REAP RICH HARVEST
BIBLE CONFERENCE PLANS
Work for Summer Session at Albauy
Being Mapped Out.
ALBANY, Or., May 9. (Special.) Plans
are protrre&singf rapidly for the Bible
school conference, to be held in this city
this Summer, under the auspices of Al
bany College. It la now assured that at
least BO people from outside cities will
come here to take the course. The great
er number of these will come from Port
land and Eugene, but there will be some
from many other Valley cities..
Rev. George T. Nesmith, of New Lenox,
111., has been secured to deliver a series
of lectures on 'The Rural Church." Rev.
Mr. Nesmith has done post-graduate work
at Chicago University, and he was called
in by the department of sociology of that
Institution to deliver this series of lec
tures. Another department of the Bible confer
ence which has been definitely arranged
will be a dally conference on "Methods in
Christian Bndeavor Work," conducted by
Rev. C. T. Hurd. of Corvallis, president of
the State Christian Endeavor Union.
l'ollce Arrest Demented Man.
Because of hallucinations in which he
imagined himself haunted by Invisible
foes, Cody Vandine, 35 years of age, who
told the police that he had just come to
this city from Wisconsin, was arrested
last night, to be held awaiting an ex
amination as to his sanity. Vandine
walked into the police station about 7
o'clock last night and begged Captain
Slover to call off the bloodhounds of the
law which, he said, were following him
about. He asserted that he had served
time In the Wisconsin penitentiary for
the crime of burglary and had come West
to start life anew.
Simon, Judge L. R. Webster and Ralph i
E. Moody, presented the resolutions to
Presiding Judge Gantenbein. They were !
read, adopted and ordered spread on the ;
minutes of the court. W. D. Fenton, R. ,
XV. Montague, L. R. Webster, G. W. !
Stapleton and Judge E. C. Bronaugh, all
testified to the high character and pro
fessional standing of the deceased.
Many Applicants Found for Oregon '
& California Railroad Land,
but All Are the Dupes of
Scheming Sharks.
ROSEBURG, Or.,'May 9. (Special.)
The investigation by Postal Inspectors
Clement and Riches of the method
used by C. I. Leavengood In inducing
people to file on O. & C. Railroad land.
It transpires, is not confined to Leaven
good alone, but to others In this city,
who have also been In this line of
business. The only difference between
Leavengood and the others is that the
former did by far the larger amount of
business in this line. The postal inspec
tors are investigating these cases of the
United States District Attorney, who in
turn, it is presumed, has been led to
take this action at the request of some
of the investors. The inspectors came
to Roseburg from Marshfield. where they
conducted investigations along the game
line. They will report their findings to
the United States Attorney, who will take
such action as the evidence warrants.
The land operators are very careful
to in no way incriminate themselves.
They do their work through agents at a
distance, such as at Seattle, Portland,
and even in Idaho. The agents approach
the prospective applicant and In glowing
terms describe the chances that will be
his to secure 160 acres of the finest of
timber lands for the small sum of $2.50
per acre. The applicant Is then told that
a small sum Is needed for attorneys' fees
and the expenses of filing the request
with the company officials at San Fran
cisco, about $100 being the sum usually
swured. When the operator gets together
about 50 of these applications, he goes
to San Francisco and presents, them to
the proper officials, at the same time
tendering $400 for each applicant. The
officials promptly consign the applica
tions to the waste basket. The opera
tor's obligation is thus discharged, and
he returns home to await the gathering
of another bunch of applications, which
for the past six months have been flow
ing in In & steady stream. In no way
dues the operator promise anything, or
in no way guarantee that tne applicant
has even a chance to secure this land.
The operator does not guarantee that
the applicant is the first to tile on this
land, and In some cases as many as 25
applicants have filed on the same 160
acres. '
The operator is so very careful In his
work that it is doubtful if any charge
can be brought unless some of the glow
ing circulars sent out are in conflict with
the postal laws.
By representing that the Government
would force the O. & C. Railroad Com
pany to give up these lands to settlers
at this remarkably low price, the appli
cant is easily induced to part with tho
money. Hundreds of applications have
been received by operators, out of which
they have reaped an immense harvest.
The btank used by the operator in no
way lays him liable for the return of any
of this money in case the applicant does
not secure the land, and neither is the
operator liable to prosecution.
EXPERTS AT WHITE HOUSE
Men Who Will Speak nt Conference
of Governors.
WASHINGTON. May 9. A notable
array of speakers has been selected
for the conference of Governors on
the conservation of the National re
sources at the White House next
week. For the discussion of each
topic was selected tho most eminent
expert known to the advisers of Presi
dent Roosevelt. Among the most
prominent speakers will be Andrew
Carnegie, on "Ore and Related Miner
als," Janes J. Hill, chairman of the
Board of Directors of the Great North
ern Railroad, on "Transportation," and
John Mitchell, former president of the
United Mlneworkers of America, who
will lead the discussion on "Coal Min
ing." Ex-Governor Pardee, of Oakland,
California, will speak on "Reclama
tion." Judge Joseph M. Carr, Cheyenne,
Wyoming, will discuss "Land Laws."
L A. Jastro, Bakersfleld, California,
will talk on "Grazing and Stock Rais
ing." He Is president of the American
National Livestock Association.
JOSEPH HOLT TEMPLETON
Pioneer of Oregon, Noted as Artist
and Photographer.
HALSET, Or., May 9. (Special.) Joseph
Holt Templeton, one of Oregon's pioneers,
died In ll:ls ctty at the home of his son,
Leighton Templeton, Thursday, April 30.
Mr. Templeton was 66 years. 2 months
and 12 days old, was born in Holt County,'
Missouri, February 17. 1847. He was one
of a family of 13 children; ten of whom
reached maturity, three dying in child
hood. He crossed the plains with his
parents in 1847, locating three miles east
of Brownsville, where he spent the
greater part of 60 years. Mr. Templeton
received the best education the state
afforded at thattime. He was a man of
rare mental ability and unusual memory
but always frail physically and of a
quiet disposition and lovable nature. He
chose art as his profession and studied
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with Mr. Hindig, of Portland. He was a
skilled artist with brush or pencil as well
as a leading photographer. But his
health broke down while running a gal
lery in Corvallis and he returned home to
the farm where he lived quietly in feeble
health several years, doing some literary
work and painting. He engaged in hop
raising about 1874 or 1875. In 1890 he sold
his interest and moved on a farm. In
1903 his health forbade farther hard work,
and he sold the farm and settled in
Brownsville. He was married December
13, 1883, to Miss Emma D. Huddleson. of
Indiana, who died October 2, 1S92. To
them were born three children; the sec
ond a little girl who died in Infancy. The
two sons, Leighton F. and Raymond B..
are left. The funeral was conducted at
the First Presbyterian Church by Father
Robe, assisted by the present pastor, Rev.
Mr. Lyons. Interment was made in the
family plot in McHargue Cemetery. Mr.
Templeton united with the Presbyterian
Church of Brownsville, May 1, 1858, at the
second communion after its organization
by Dr. Edward. R. Geary. He was the
oldest member of the church, lacking but
one month of being a member 50 years.
He honored the profession he made by
living a quiet, consistent and continuous
Christian life. He leaves besides his two
sons, two sisters and four brothers.
I. T. P.
Many Native Sons Are
Older Than Thorp
Georjte II. Hinira Snyn Claim of
JNnrth Yakima Man la N"t Well
Founded, a nil Gives Nome.
"1 HERE are a number of persons in
I the Pacific Northwest older than
Leonard L. Thorp, of North Yakima,
Wash., according to George H. Himes, of
the Oregon Historical Society. In a re
cent news item, published in the Seattle
Post-Intelligencer, the statement was
made that Mr. Thorp believed himself
to be the oldest native-born son. He
was born in Independence, Or., October
16, 1845. He was recently elected president
of the newly organized society of pioneers
of Yakima County.
According to Mr. Himes, the oldest child
born of white parents in Oregon, is Mar
.cell Bernier, who is thought to be alive,
and whose last known residence was in
Lewis County, Washington, where he was
born in the early 30' s.
Cyrus Hamlin Walker was born In
Walla Walla, Wash., December 7, 1838;
George P. Holman was, born in Salem, in
1841, and now lives at Salt Lake, Utah;
Mrs. MUrie Smith was boVn in Oregon
City In 1840; Major-General Medorem
Crawford was born in Wheatland, Or., in
1844, and Mrs. Eliza Spaulding Warren
was born in Walla Walla in 1837. In view
of these and others, whom the records
show are older than Mr. Thorpe, his claim
to being the oldest native son seems incorrect.
Pawnbroker Is Arrested.
Samuel Mazurasky, who conducts a sec-
Merchants
Savings 6 Trust
Company
247 WASHINGTON STREET
Capital$150,000
Pays interest on Savings 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- 1
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
service.
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TEETH
CUT RATES
To advertise our new and won
derfully successful Alveolar
Method, we will do work at cut
rates for
30 DAYS
A ten-year guarantee with all
work. Examination free. Silver
fillings, 50c; crowns (22k), $3.50
to $5.00; bridgework (per tooth),
$3.50 to $5.00. Plate as low a3
$5.00. Everything first clas3.
Lady attendant
Boston Dentists
aV, Morrison St.. Ooo.' Pontofftce.
ond-hand and pawning shop at 343 Burn
side street, was arrested last night by De
tective. Smith and taken to the police
station, charged with conducting a second-hand
store without a license in vio
lation of city ordinance 14,053. The charge
against Mazurasky, according to the po
lice, is merely a technical one to hold him
until an investigation can be made into
alleged fraudulent dealings practiced on
a customer who complained at the police
station that he had pawned a valuable
gold watch for a small amount and -several
days later, when he presented the
money to redeem the pledge, Mazurasky
refused to return his property. The case
will be heard before Judge Cameron.
Mazurasky was released last night on
bail of $100.
PLAN CONTINUOUS REVIVAL
Indian Preachers to Visit Various
Reservations In Turn.
PENDLETON, Or., May 9. (Special.)
Today at the big camp meeting on
the Umatilla reservation a continuous
circle of evangelistic meetings was
arranged, which will include every In
dian reservation in the Northwest. The
plan Is to be placed in operation July
1, 1908, and will end one year later.
The Indian preachers, evangelists, min
isters, missionaries and elders from all
of the churches, numbering near two
score, will go from place to place, con
centrating all their efforts-on the indi
vidual points. The states to be cov
ered are Oregon, Washington, Idaho
and Montana, the start being made In
Northern Idaho, and ending at Yakima.
The local revival, which has been one
of the most nofable ever held among
the Northwest Indians, closes tomor
row night. ,
Tomorrow, the 11th, positively the last
day for discount on West Side gas bills.
Remittances must be received before dis
count period expires.
PORTLAND GAS COMPANY.
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Members of the Portland Bar Associa
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listen to the tributes to the memory of
the late Charles A. Cogswell. Although
Mr. Cogswell had not been actively in
practice In Portland, his public service
and personal worth served to attract
a large crowd to the courtroom. The
committee named to draft resolutions of
respect, consisting of George XV. Staple
ton, chairman; Ii. XV. Montague, Joseph
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IN CIRCASSIAN WALNUT MANY ODD
PIECES AND SUITES TO CLOSE OUT
AT" T C? O TO A TtT O TP COMMENCING
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From our showing of high-grade bedroom furniture we have selected and
are offering in this one week's sale many odd pieces in the beautifully-figured
Circassian walnut, including also several two and three-piece suites. Furni
ture of this character is rarely offered at such remarkable prices, and those
who contemplate selecting stylish bedroom pieces cannot afford to overlook
this opportunity. On no account will suites be broken or any selections held
for future delivery.
ODD DRESSERS, CHIFFONIERS, BEDS,
CHEVAL MIRRORS AND TOILET TABLES
$38.00 Dressing Table reduced to $15.00
$45.00 Cheval Mirror reduced to $20.25
$58.00 Bed reduced to $22.50
$59.00 Bed reduced to . . . .$26.75
$61.00 Bed reduced to .. $28.00
$64.00 Cheval Mirror reduced to"..'. $28.50
$85.00 Chiffonier reduced to $38.00
$82.50 Dresser reduced to $36.25
$84.00 Chiffonier reduced to ..$36.75
$92.00 Bed reduced to $41.50
$116.00 Chiffonier reduced to ...$43.25
$125.00 Chiffonier reduced to .. .$53.75
$135.00 Princess Dress&r reduced to ..I ...$65.00
$135.00 Dresser reduced to $65.00
$180.00 Twin Beds reduced to $81.00
TWO-PIECE AND THREE-PIECE SUITES
$117.50 Suite Dresser and Chiffonier reduced to $57.50
$172.50 Suit(3 Dresser and Chiffonier reduced to $83.00
$194.00 Suite Dresser and Chiffonier reduced to $89.50
$200.00 Suite Bed, Dresser and' Chiffonier re
duced to .$95,00
.$210.00 Suite Dresser, Chiffonier and Toilet Table
reduced to - $97.50
$210.00 Suite Dresser and Chiffonier reduced to $99.50
$242.00 Suite Dresser, Chiffonier and Toilet Table
reduced to $116.00
$300.00 Suite Dresser, Chiffonier and Toilet Table
reduced to $144.75
$360.00 Suite Dresser, Chiffonier and Toilet Table
reduced to $174.50
$433.00 Suite Dresser, Chiffonier and Toilet Table '
reduced to $197.50
BEDROOM CHAIRS AND ROCKERS
$14.00 Rocker reduced to ; $6.25
$16.00 Rocker reduced to $6.50
$16.50 Chair reduced to $6.75
$16.50 Rocker reduced to $7.00
$17.00 Chair reduced to ' $8.25
$18.00 Chair reduced to ...$8.75
$19.00 Rocker reduced to $9.75
$20.00 Chair reduced to $9.75
BEDROOM TABLES
$16.00 Table reduced to $ 7.75
$18.00 Table reduced to $ 8.25
$21.00 Table reduced to $10.75
$28.00 Table reduced to $13.75
$35.00 Table reduced to .$16.50
ODD PAIRS PORTIERES
TWO
DAYS'.
SALE
In the Drapery-Decorative Department, commencing tomorrow an assort
ment of odd Portieres in silk, tapestry and damask about thirty pairs in all
to be closed out at less than one-half of their actual value.
$16.00 Portieres in green silk effect; special at, per pair $ 7.50
$17.50 Portieres in red and gold tapestry; special at, per pair .$ 8.00
$20.00 Portieres in blue and -white jasper; special, per pair $ 9.00
$20.00 Portieres in embroidered art crash; special, at, per pair , $ 9.00
$22.50 Silk Portieres in green and gold; special at, per pair .....$10.0O
$22.50 Silk Portieres in brown and tan; special at, per pair .$10.00
$25.00 Silk Portieres in green and gold; special at, per pair $10.00
$25,00 Portieres in embroidered art crash; special at, per pair $10.00
$26.00 blue embroidered Portieres ; special at, per pair $10.00
$30.00 Portieres in rose and green velour; special at, per pair , , $12.50
$37.50 Silk Portieres in tan and green; special at, per pair $15.00
$37.50 Silk Portieres in gold and green; special at, per pair ..$15.00
$35.00 Silk Portieres in nile green; special at, per pair $15.00
$50.00 Portieres m tan and green French velour;
special at, per pair .'.$20.00
$50.00 Portieres in plain red and green French velour ;
special at, per pair .$20.00
$50.00 Portieres in bordered red and green French
velour; special at, per pair . ... $20.00
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$55.00 .Green Silk Portieres; special at, per pair. .... .$25.00
$60.00 Silk Portieres hi light rose; special, per pair $25.00
$60.00 Velour Portieres in red and green ; special, pr. $25.00
$60.00 Portieres in 'gold and green; special at, pair $25.00.
$60.00 Oriental Portie,res in green velour; sp'l, pair $25.00
the CARPET DEPT. SALE OF
ROOM.
SIZE
CARPET RUGS
Tomorrow and Tuesday our Carpet Department includes in this special sale a splendid assortment of these Rugs in practical hall
and room sizes these having been made up in our own workshops from short ends of Carpets. The following grades and sizes
and the special prices quoted in this two-days' sale will prove suggestive to prospective buyers of Floor Coverings. Mail orders
and out-of-town inquiries will be given our careful and prompt attention.
$14.25 Tapestry Brussels Rug, size 6 feet by
8 feet 4 niches, for. .$9.90
$27.00 Axminster Rug, size 8 feet 3 inches
by 8 feet 7 inches, for .$18.00
$24.50 Bigelow Axminster Rug, size 6 feet
9 inches by 8 feet 8 inches, for. .$1S.00
$25.00 Body Brussels Rug, size 8 feet 3
inches by 8 feet 3 inches, for. . .$18.00
$31.00 Axminster Rug, size 8 feet 3 inches
by 10 feet 6 inches, for $20.00
$27.50 Tapestry Brussels Rug, size 9 feet by
12 feet, for $20.00
$29.75 Body Brussels Rug, size 8 feet 3 inches
by 10 feet; special $22.00
$31.00 Body Brussels Rug, size 8 feet 3 inches
by 10 feet 6 inches, for $22.50
$31.50 Body Brussels Rug, size 8 feet 3 inches
by 11 feet, for $23150
$34.00 Extra Wilton Rug, size 8 feet 3 inches
by 10 feet 6 inches, for $24.75
$34.00 Tapestry Brussels Rug, size 10 feet 6
inches by 12 feet, for $24.75
$32.00 Axminster Rug, size 10 feet 6 inches
by 12 feet, for $24.75
$38.50 Body Brussels Rug, size 9 feet 9 inches
by 12 feet, for $31.50
$46.00 Extra Wilton Rug, size 10 feet 6 incites
by 11 feet 4 inches, for $34.00
"gfe MALLEABLE"
RANGE
Offered thi3 week on the liberal
payment terms.
$1 IN THIRTY DAYS
$1 week IHEREAFUR
The range for the home where
the demand is for the best
the range that will meet every
requirement labor-saving, bet
ter food, long life, fuel economi
zer. "The Malleable" is the
range that will last a lifetime made of malleable iron and Besse
mer steel in combination and riveted together like a boiler this
air-tight construction and perfect distribution of heat insuring the
very best results in cooking and baking. To the intending range
buyer the above special offer should prove most convincing a.
guarantee of our faith in "The Malleable 's" sterling qualities.
GLASSWARE SPECIALS
in r"rrkniro v rro'T tomorrow
& TUESDAY
The assortment offered in this sale includes almost every
thing for table use serviceable pieces and sets in pressed
. cut-glass and other patterns. Complete your household stock
from the following:
Spoon Trays, each 5$
Pickle Dishes, each 5
5- inch Flat Plates, each.. 5
6- inch Flat Plates, each . . 5
Custard Cups, each 5
Olive Dishes, each 5
8-inch Flat Plates, each.. 10
7- inch Nappies, each 10
Handled Nappies, each...lO
Bon-bon Dishes, each 10
Footed Jelly Dishes, each.10
G-inch Bowls, each .10
Handled Jelly Dishes, ea...lO
Finger Bowls, each 10
Creamers, each 10
Horseradish Cups, each 10
6V2-inch Nappies, each . . . 10
7V-inch Nappies, each...l5J-7y2-inch
Bowls, each. . . . .15
8-inch Bowls, each. . . . .15
9-inch Flat-bottom Bowls,
each.. .20
Berry Sets, each.... 35
Water Bottles, each 35
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