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CASHIER EXPOSES
CURTIS' TRICKS
Ordered to Accept Morse's
Ice Stock Against His
Protest.
WAS TOLD HE MUST OBEY
More Promised to Raise Price of
Stork on Market Collateral
Frequently Taken Away and
Xot Returned.
NEW YORK. Oct. 17. That hundreds
of thousands of dollars of loans In
which C. W. Morse was Interested were
made upon the authorization of Pres
ident Curtis, of the National Bank of
North America, on "Ice stock," which
the assistant cashier did not regard as
"adequate collateral." that some of
tills collateral was withdrawn from the
bank's vaults from time to time by
employes of Morse before the loans
had been satisfied, and that the as
sistant cashier souirht to absolve him
self of responsibility for these loans by
affixing- Curtis' intitlals to the entries
In the bank's loan books, was some of
the evidence at today's session of the
trial of C. W. Morse and A. H. Curtis
In the Cnited States Court. The de
fendants are charged with violation of
the National banking laws and con
spiracy. Willing to Tell Troth.
Today's only witness was Adolph
Rado. formerly assistant cashier of
the defunct Bank of North America, of
which Curtis was president and
Morse the principal stockholder. lie
seemed a willing; witness, and de
scribed transactions Involving Leslie K.
Whiting, the youthful brokerage clerk,
who was revealed yesterday as the
borrower of vast sums of money and of
other loans In which "Ice" and "Cop
per" stock figures as collateral.
When he was turned' over to counsel
for Curtis and Morse for examination,
a strong effort was made to have him
admit conversations with Curtis to the
effect that he was being pressed by
the Government to Rive testimony for
the prosecution, and that he himself
feared he would be mdicteu. His re
plies, however, appeared to be not en
tirely satisfactory to the defense.
Mr. Rado said in reply to questions
that he was not so much concerned
about the collateral pledged to secure
the Whiting loans, because "I under
stood that Mr. Morse, a multi-millionaire."
was personally behind the loans.
When he was questioned about the
big loans made to Whiting, he said
he personally had made a protest
against entering the first loan on that
account. Curtis had gone to the loan
cage and directed that the Whiting loan
be entered. Kado said he thought at
the time that the loan was peculiar
and because of this he placed the Ini
tials "A. H. C." opposite the loan entry
on the bank's books.
Told to Obey Orders.
"When Mr. Curtis told me to enter a
loan to Whiting of !64.x on SWO shares
of 'Ice' I protested," said Rado. "Mr.
Curtta replied that it was all right. He
aid Mr. Morse had made a grat deal of
money for the bank and my objection to
the "Ice" stock as collateral was not well
grounded. Mr. Morsa was going to put
the 'Ice' stock' up a) or 40 points before
October 1. Mr. Curtis told me, and he
told me to go ahead and obey orders."
Kado said that at the time he did not
consider Ice stock as good collateral be
hind a loan of that magnitude without
other stocks V securities.
Collateral Tn,ken Away..
Rado said that the 2000 shares of lea
erved only occasionally as actu.il col
lateral for the 1164.000 loan to Whiting.
He testified that the shares were con
stantly be in if withdrawn from the bank,
saying that Arthur Brown. Mr. Morse's
secretary, came and carried them away
on many occasions while they should
have been In the bank as security for
the loan. He cited instances of ether
stocks supposed to be supporting various
loans that were taken away. In some In
stances by Katherlne A. Wilson, a con
fidential stenographer of Mr. Morse, and
brought back. In one Instance, nowever.
said the witness the collateral so taken
away was never returned as far as be
knew.
LEAGUE RETURNS DONATION
Irish Organization Takes Exception
to- Kdltorlal In Sentinel.
By a majority vote of the National
committee for Oregon of the United
Irish League of America, yesterday
afternoon, JIO recently subscribed to
the home rule fund for Ireland was
returned to the editors of the Catholio
Sentinel of this city and Lawrence
Shanahan and J. Hennessy Murphy
were instructed as a committee to see
that this was done and to notify the
National officers at Boston, Mass ac
cordingly. This action was caused by an edi
torial appearing In this week's Issue of
the Catholio Sentinel. In which the
principles for which this league stands
In financing the Irish Parliamentary
fight, was, it is alleged, unwarrantedly
attacked. The editorial In question has
been the subject of much heated dis
cussion by those Interested In the mat
ter and charges have been made that
the editorial itself plainly distorted
well-known .facts and cast an uncalled-for
slur on the characteristics
and general morale of the people of
Ireland.
MADAM LIEN IS AT LIBERTY
Publicity and Influence Secure
freedom at Shanghai.
PEKIN. Oct. 17. The publicity given
the arrest In Shanghai of Madam Lien a
few days ago. as well as the opposition
to her Incarceration vo'ced by the better
class of Chinese residents of her native
city, has had the effect of influencing the
authorities to set her at liberty.' She was
apprehended by the Federal authorities
because of her efforts to clear tl charac
ter of a female teacher who was beheaded
last year, charged with revolutionary ao
tlvlty. HONOR FOR FAST RUNNER
President to Appoint Melvin Shep
pard Customs Inspector.
NEW YORK. Oct. 17. Melvin W.
Sheppard, of the Irish-American Athletic.
Cluh the .neediest middle distance run
ner of America and one of the heroes of
the Olympic games. Is likely to have an
other distinction conferred upon nim in
the shape of an appointment direct from
President Roosevelt, according to a well
authenticated report from Washington.
The news comes that Sheppard wMl be
made a night Inspector in the L'nlted
States customs service at Philadelphia
and that he will not be subjected to the
civil service regulations. In that case
Sheppard will be compelled to remove to
the Quaker City aad thus sever his con
nections with the Irish-American Ath
letic Club.
Sheppard's appointment Is thought to
be due to his magnificent performance at
the Olympic games in London last July.
He broke all the Olympic records in the
S00 and 1500-metre runs, covering the
former distance In 1:53 4-6. The latter
was made in 4:03 2-5.
In America Sheppard holds the 900
yard record of S:01 4-5. and at a half mile
he has been champion for three years.
Last year he ran the distance In 1:55 1-5,
some two seconds slower than the time of
Kllpatrick. the record holder, and last
month at Travers Island he won the A.
A. U. honors In 1:65 3-5.
ECLO FORGER IS CAUGHT
IDAHO MERCHANTS BOUGHT
BOGUS TIME CHECKS.
Accident Betrays J. A. Mlsener,
Who Had Gained Thousands
by Series of Crimes.
WALLACE, Ida., Oct. 17. (Special.)
In the capture of J. A. Mleener. alias Ma
haney, the Sheriff's office of Shoshone
County believes it has caught one of the
most extensive check forgers and coun
terfeiters In the Northwest. At the time
of his capture Misener was found to be
in possession of dozens of forged checks
on contractors on the Chicago, Milwau
kee & St. Paul Railroad, and upwards
of $!5j0 In cash, ail of which had been
taken from local stores.
About two months ago, over 110,000 was
taken from local merchants by the same
means and it is believed by the same
crook. Since his arrest today, Misener
has been identified by a dozen merchants
of Wallace alone as a forger of construc
tion camp checks. In addition to checks
Mieener had .a full counterfeiting outfit
In his possession.
The arrest was made as a result of Mls
ener's attempt to pass two checks bear
ing the came number on a local merchant.
NAVY-YARDS ON PACIFIC
Great Plants at Mare Island, Brem
erton and Pearl Harbor.
SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 17. San Fran
cisco and Puget Sound will both be
named as locations for great navy
yards by the Government, according1
to Admiral R. C. Hollyday, U. S. N..
Chief of the Bureau of Yards and
Docks, who has ' Just returned from
Honolulu, where he has been for a
month past inspecting1 the plans and
site of the proposed naval base at
Pearl Harbor.
"I can say," said Admiral Hollyday
today, on landing- from the liner Si
beria, "that It is the intention of the
Navy Department to establish Inside
the Golden Gate a great navy-yard,
and to establish and maintain a yard of
equal -size on Puget Sound. Have pa
tience, and you'll both get what you
want." .'- ,
The Admiral estimates r that' the
Pearl Harbor work will cost $2,000,000
more than the $3,500,000 already .ap
propriated, and he thinks the yard
should be ready in 1912.
TRACK CAPTAIN RESIGNS
G'. W. Phllbrook Leaves Whitman
College for Notre Dame.
' WHITMAN COLLEGE. Walla Walla.
Wash.. Oct. 17. Special.) George W.
Fhllbrook. one of the the best all-around
athletes In the Pacific Northwest, today
tendered his resignation as track can
tain and will leave tomorrow for Chi
cago, from which city he goes to Notre
Dame, Ind.. where he will enter the
Notre Dame University. It is with a
feeling of regret that the students and
faculty of the Institution see "Big Phil"
leave. His athletic ability and promi
nence In student affairs have marked
him as one of the best known college
men In the Northwest. His promi
nence in athletics has In no way de
tracted from his classroom work. He
leaves Whitman for the Eastern school
for the purpose of studying medicine.
Fhllbrook has been a star player on
'the Missionary team for the past three
years and football critics rank him as
a tackle who has no peers in the coun
try today.
Seattle Shipping News.
SEATTLE. Oct. 17. The American
steamer Nevadan arrived from Salina
Cruz, via ports this afternoon, with
700 tons of New York freight.
The steamer Mexican sailed last
night for Honolulu with a heavy cargo.
The steamer Buckman sailed for San
Francisco at 1 P. SI. with a full cargo
and 90 passengers.
Tho steam schooner Winnebago ar
rived from San Francisco this after
neon with cement and powder.
Bids were received today by the
Quartermaster's Department for re
pairs to the United States cable
steamer Burnslde. Three tenders were
received and the figures sent to the
department at Washington, the award
to be made next week.
The United States Army transport
Dlx sails at daylight tomorrow with a
full cargo of lumber and forage and
100 horses and mules, -he Is bound
tor Manila.
The steamer Jefferson sailed tonight
for Southeastern Alaska with a good
cargo and about 60 passengers, some
of them from the Cottage City.
Tried Tor Tampering With Lid.
ROSE BURG, Or.. Oct. 17. (Special.)
.The first charge of violating the
local option law in Douglas County
was on trial today in tho Circuit Court,
J. Falbe. a local restaurant-keeper,
the defendant, being accused of sell
ing liquor In spite of the ltd. The
complaint was made out by Fred Duro
bin, who says he is a Portland detec
tive, hired by the Good Citizenship
League. The Jury has not yet re
turned a verdict, and a disagreement
Is expected.
Found Gnilty In Second Degree.
WALLACE. Idaho, Oct. 17.--A verdict
of guilty of murder in the second de
gree was returned today by the Jury
In connection with the case against
Charles Rollins, alias Burns, who mur
dered Charles Edwards In a hold-up,
which took place here July 4. Edwards
refused to throw up his hands, and
struck Rollins a terrific blow on the
eye. The latter retaliated by shooting.
Sentence will be passed Tuesday.
""Tomorrow and Tuesday, positively
th la.t riRvs for discount on Fast
Side gas bills. Don't forget to read
Gaa Tips. "
Early English Oak Set
Was $304; Now $218
Table . ...
Sideboard ....
China Closet- .
Five Chairs . .
Carving Chair
. Serving Table
. Regular
,..$45.00
... 95.00
...50.00
,..$75.00
...$17.00
, . .$22.00
.$304.00
Slit!
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Special price now. . .$218.00
Beautifully-polished and hand-rubbed oak'
set, fit for a mansion. "We can't give better
proof of quality than the fact that here are the
products of the best Grand Rapids furniture
makers, in a variety that will meet every expe'e
taticufrom the common Kitchen Chair to the
finest (Solid Mahogany creations. Purniture for
every room in the house, and a sure money sav
ing on every piece you buy.
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1 Sale of Solid j3ra.ss Beds
. : . a a
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We are placing on
sale this week a
splendid line of Solid
Brass Beds in satin
and bright finishes
No. 6154 This superb
Bed is .just like the cut,
with 214-inch -continuous
posts, in the satin finish.
Other stores ask $75 for
this great bed; . OA C
our special price . . . . UTu
This Brass Bed $39 This Brass Bed $19,
No. 6161 : This elegant solid Brass
Bed has 2-ineh posts, is shaped just
like cut. Other stores ask $60.00 for
these same beds. Our (tOQ ((
price only........ S)JI',UU
Bed, with 2-ineh brass balls topping
14-inch posts; looks like the cut.
Our special price, $ 1 9 00
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Big Special Premium
With the
Ail-Steel
"Geyurtz"
t Range"
"With every Range sold this
week we are giving FliEE
A 52-PIECE DINNER
SET, imported English
semi-porcelain, blue floral
decorations. -See our spe
cial terms rPay $1 a week.
Open a Charge Account With Us, You
Are Welcome to Credit
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Carpet
Specials
This week we are selling
elegant Bundhar Wilton
Carpet, sewed, lined and
laid, for only, yard $1.75
.Nairn's Inlaid linoleum,
special price this week,
' only, per yard ... .$1.25
$12 Oak Hall
Seats $8.00
!Vo. 146 Solid Oak Hall
Beats, quarter - eawed. with
beautiful effect; seats that
sell regularly for $12 and
are worth it. (This style
No. 146 is priced for the
week, or until sold, Q2
at only .v.
Music
Cabinets
A fine line of Music Cabinets
now on display in our main
salesroom on ground floor. Ma
hogany, golden ' oak, birdseye
maple and walnut cases, with
and without mirrors, elegantly
polished. Prices from $10 up.
This elegant birdseye maple
gfS.?..!?.. $15.00
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Princess Dressers $17.85
Ho. 56: ' Fine oak Dressers in tha
Princess style, on such easy terms
that any young girl can possess one.
Made of best Eastern oak, quarter
sawed and polished; large mirror, 18x
32 inches; worth $35; C"I J QC
special sale price. . .....
Pay $2.00 down, $1.00 a weeK;
Lace Curtains
Six pairs of Battenberg Curtains to
close this special number, CO1) Rfl
57,882A; regular $35.00 QUivU
AU$3.75 to $4.50; special, ?0 7C
the pair QLilv
All $6.50 to $8.50 Curtains, PC rtft
Arabian, ivory and white, for. .OuiUU
A fine line of Art Novelties, ranging
from $2.25 to $4.50, all at special prices.
Stoveboard and
Pipe Free
With every Heater sold this week
a fine wood-lined stoveboard and
pipe sufficient to put up the
stove FREE.
First and Yamhill,
Second and Yamhill, price
Fine Tables
No. 1317: This little Parlor Table,
round top 24 inches in diameter, is
one of the handsomest of our entire
line. Made of fine Cuban mahog
any, finished in the most perfect
manner. The regular price is $16.
Srf.r. $io.oo
FLIES ALMOST LIKE BIRD
Maine Inventor Has Aeroplane That
Does Not Need Engine.
NEW YORK. Oct. 17. A new aero
planist has come to town, bringing with
him the story that he has designed and
built machine that can fly ' without
the aid of a motor. He Is Alexander V.
Wilson, of Bangor. Me., and so confident
Is he of success that he Is prepared to
put In a bid to the Government for a
naval aeroplane as soon as the official
specifications are Issued.
Mr. Wilson has built several machines
within the last doien years. He has
also flown with them, most of his experi
ments having been on the Ice in Winter
over Eagle Lake, near Bar Harbor, and
In Summer along the shore.
Mr. Wilson's latest aeroplane was built
a few months ago and In one of his re
cent flights he says he covered seven
miles and on another occasion rose to a
height of 700 feet without the' aid of a
motor.
"Of course." said Mr. Wilson, "I can
only rise In the air and remain there
without a motor provided there la suffi
cient wind. Therefore, it Is best to
have a small motor to rise when the at
mosphere is still, but with any kind of
wind the motor may be shut off and I
can fly as easily without It against the
wind as with it, and control my machine
perfectly."
One of the chief features of the Wilson
aeroplane Is a movable fulcrum, which is
under the control of the operater and
enables him to tilt the moving wings' to
any desired angle during his flight.
There are four of these wings, two at
either end. the total length of the ma
chine being 86 feet. ,
The machine was shipped to this city
from Bar Harbor and a test of its abili
ties will be given at the Morris Park
racetrack on election day. In connection
with the aeronautic exhibition and con
test to be held on that date by the Aero
naut lo Society.
AGED MAIM FALLS. DEAD
Woodcutter Falls to Get Cheap
Meal and Expires.
Throwing his hands In the alrand
sinking to the sidewalk without a" cry,
a poorly-dressed, aged man fell dead
last night about 8 o'clock at First and
Main streets. Tho old man, who was
recognized as an old-timer about the
South End. had been into a restaurant
to ask for a U-cent meal. A waiter
told him that they did not serve 10
cent meals, and the old man then
walked out. He had Just reached the
sidewalk when he was stricken.
His face was recognized by many.
He was a woodchopper, they said, who
stayed about the woodyard at Second
and Jefferson streets and followed the
teams about looking for a Job of wood
cutting. J. Schnaffner, the proprietor of the
restaurant, dragged the body of the
old man Into the rear of his place and
called for Dr. Ziegler, the city physi
cian. When Dr. Ziegler arrived he said
that death had resulted from heart dis
ease and he notified the Coroner.
Deputy Coroner Dunning took charge
of the remains, but at a late hour had
not succeeded in learning the man's
name.
Chicago Police Hunt Lost Woman,
CHICAGO, Oct. 17. Detectives began
searching yesterday for Mrs. Qnma
Smith, wife of William G. Smith, said to
be a wealthy mineowner of Montana.
Mrs. Smith went shopping on Thursday
and has not . been seen since by her
friends.
Great sale - Wednesday at Wilson's
auction house of antique furniture. See
advertisement In today's paper. '
Price- & Teeple piano The Wiley
B. Allen Co.
GENERAL NODZU IS DEAD
Commander of One Japanese Arm;
in War With Russia.
TOKIO. Oct. 18. General Count Mlchlt
sura Nodzu is dead. ;
General Nodzu was born at Satsuma In
November, 1840. He fought as colonel in
the Civil War of 1S77; was promoted to
lieutenant-general in'18S5 and; was mad
a full general In 1SS4. He commanded the
Hiroshima division and later was com
mander of the first army during the
Chino-Japanese War in 1S94-5; was ap
pointed inspector-general of education and
commander of the fourth army la the late
Russo-Japanese W-ar. - - - -
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Youngstown Plant Burned. ..
YOI7JTGSTOWN. t" Oct. 17. Fire did
Jl 25,000 damage tonight to the plant
of the Toungstown Iron & Steel Roof--Ins
Company.
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