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 illli : mm. , m$mm 11! iilf t i 'm iM sssi?;'" J: ill ii;.; x : ijyHj-i ' ' 0 15:; T iiiiiiiiiiilii j 1 J Joseph M. Templeton. 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. if, 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. 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J t-'-tosMi wi vmim mm mm mmmmmm mrSa J Ill iiMini SALE gf BEDROOM FURNITURE IN CIRCASSIAN WALNUT MANY ODD PIECES AND SUITES TO CLOSE OUT AT" T C? O TO A TtT O TP COMMENCING JL JLiCjOO J. ril VWCJ JL TOMORROW 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 h.i J" Km ill .III bom 1.1 $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 DR. PERKINS SANITARY $1.00 DOWN $1.00 WEEK YOUR CREDIT I IS GOOD lC0MPLETEH005E-FURTlI51tER5 52 MAKE YOUR OWN TERMS J FOLDING GO-CARTS AND CARRIAGES $1.00 DOWN si nn wppt Y -" ill 3