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THE SUNDAY OREGONIAX, PORTLAND, MARCH 27, 1910. TOUR IN UMATILLA DRAWS THOUSANDS Wheat Kings,, Merchants and Housewives Hear College Experts Lecture. FIELD PEAS ARE IN DEMAND Director Willi ycoinbe Sees That Gos pel of Summer Crops on Every Acre Every Year Is Appreciat ed by Farmers of Oregon. HERMISTON,, Or.. March 26. (Special.) Wheat kings, orchardists, merchants, louse-wives and school children forsook Ihelr duties today to visit the O. R. & S.'s demonstration train on its tour of Umatilla County. ' Five hundred persons struggled good naturedly to get in range of Photographer Weiser's camera when the train arrived t Hermiston at 4:30 o'clock this after noon. The stop at Hermiston concluded the week's itinerary. Fifteen thousands persons have viewed the train's comprehensive exhibits and farm appliances since last Sunday, when the official tour of Eastern Oregon began. The schedule calls for the -train's arrival at Condon Sunday morning, at 4 o'clock. The day will be spent at Condon. Dr. Withycombe. director of the Ex periment Station at O. A. C. and A. A. Morse, who is ' conducting the train, are greatiy pleased with today's attendance. Representative crowds saw the train at Pilot Rock, Echo. Stanfleld and Hermis ton. Indicative of the remarkable ' inter est manifested in the college on wheels Is the fact that restaurants were swamped at Echo, where the noon stop was made. More farmers came to Echo today, said a leading business man, than at any time In the history of the town. Other towns reported a similar influx of farmers. Canadian field peas, which the college experts recommend as a rotative crop. are in heavy demand, and it is believed that by next year an extra coach will be required to carry the peas. For many years Dr. Withycombe and his corps of assistants have disseminated the gospel of Summer utilization of the soil in this connection. They have advised planting of the Canadian pea. The keen demand for peas on the present trip shows the farmers are beginning to appreciate the advantage of a crop on every acre every year, say the college professors. PEACOCK GETS NEW TRIAL Supreme Court Cets Aside Convic tion for Mansiaugnter. OLTMP1A, Wash., March 26. (Spe cial.) The state Supreme Court today set aside the conviction of JDr. Fred Peacock in Wahkiaxum county, who was charged with manslaughter for having, on November 27, 1908. operated upon Madeline Longtain from which she died December 10, 1908. A new trial is ordered. Reversal Is granted because of ad mission to the evidence of a purported statement by the victim. When in hope of recovery she made an extended statement that was later typewritten and the day before her death, be lieving she was dying, she said the early statements were true. This brief declaration is held insuf ficient to give the extended statement the weight of what is known to the law as a "dying statement" arid was improperly admitted. BRIDGE DELAY IS TOPIC Seventh Ward League to Consider Madison-Street Situation How to expedite the construction of the Madison bridge will be the principal ques tion considered at the next regular meet ing of the Ssventh Ward Improvement League, the first Thursday in April. Ben Riesland, the president, said yes terday that a special meeting would not be calle dto consider the bridge situation, but that an effort would be made to se cure the attendance of a big crowd at the regular meeting. "The situation concerning the Madison bridge is bad," said Mr. Riesland, "and the future does not promise fpeedy relief. People of the South East Side have now waited foa year for this bridge, and at the rate the contractor is doing the work it may be another year before the people have the use of the bridge." NOTED CHINESE WILL GO Xiescendant of Confucius to Attend Jubilee at Berlin. BERLIN, March 26. (Special.) The only living lineal descendant of Confucius is expected to attend this year's centen nial jubilee of the University of Berlin. General Yin-Tchang. the Chinese Minis ter at Berlin, has suggested to his gov ernment that China, as the land of the oldest culture and literature, should be notably represented among the intellec tual galaxy which the Berlin Jubilee will bring together from all parts- of the world. The present representative of the Con fucius family holds, like his predecessors, the rank of a royal duke. Dalles Awards School Annex Bid. THE DALLES. Or.. March 26. (Spe cial.) The contract for the $20,000 ad dition to the Court street school was awarded to Charles Johnson at a meet ing of the school board last evening. Mr. Johnson is a local contractor and built the Hotel Dalles last season. It is expected that the brick for the schoo addition will be shipped here, as the local brick yard will not be able to supply material Tor a the buldings t be erected in The Dalles this Spring. The annex Is to be completed for the beginning of the school year this Fall. V ancouver Churches Observe Easter. VANCOUVER, Wash., March 26. (Special.) Easter in Vancouver will be observed by all or the churches. At each of the seven Protestant Churches and at St. James' Cathedral, special Easter exercises and music will be given. The subject of the Christian Science services for Easter Sunday morning will be "Reality." Soldiers Must Buton Blouse. VANCOUVER, Wash., March 26. (Special.) Colonel George K. McGun negle. commanding officer of Vancou ver barracks, has called the attention of officers and enlisted men to the fact that all men. appearing either on or off of the military reservation must have their blouses buttoned. No ex ception is made for the warm weather, which is now approaching. SEATTLE PASTOR COMING Itev. W. C. Kantner Accepts Univer sity Park Church Call. SEATTLE, Wash., March 26. (Spe cial.) Rev. W. C. antner, w-ho for four years has been pastor of Edgewater Congregational Church of Seattle, ten dered his resignation Sunday, March 13. At a meeting of the church held March' 17 he was by unanimous vote asked to continue as pastor. Dr. Kantner concluded that it would not be wise to do so, and insisted that his resignation be accepted. Several weeks since, University Park Church of Portland extended him a call and many friends there urged his acceptance of it He has decided to ac cept and will begin his work with that church May 1. This is the third time he has been called to Portland. 200 ACRESBRING $25,000 Seattle People Pay Cash for Orchard La nd N'ear Cove. LA GRANDE. Or., March 26. (Spe- NOTED JURIST HONORED ON Jl'DfiB (iEOIIGE cial.) Two hundred aores of bare land suitable for orchards, near Cove, sold today for $25,000 cash, Seattle people doing the buying. Cash payment was made. This is only one of the many deals made this week, which aggregate transfers of many thousands of dol lars, practically all expended by people from without the county. JUDGE GIVES HIM 3 YEARS Prisonre Had Said He Thought Two Years Sufficient. STEVENS POINT, Wis., March 26. Dr. William Jennings was given a three-year sentence in the state peni tentiary at Waupun today after he had pleaded guilty to having com mitted arson. ''At the time I set fire to the house of Mrs. Cole," he told the Judge. "I did not think I was doing wrong. She was a widow and poor. She needed the money more than the insurance company." ' "Well," said the court, "what do you think you should be given for pun ishment?" "Two years at Waupun," was the answer. "Three years," said the court. AFTER EASTER .SALE. Buy Your Xew Spring Suit Xow for i Less. Two great special bargains in fine tailored suits for tomorrow and Tuesday. New Spring suits, values to S530, at $18.75. Lot No. 2, regular values to $40, at $23.75. Strictly new garments. See them if you want a bargain. McAllen & McDonnell, corner Third and Morrison. Best goods at lowest prices. Elgin Without Water. BLGIN. Or.. March 26. (Special.) Elgin has been in the dark and without water pince the city mains were washed out where they cross the Grand Ronde River. The bucket brigade is the only fire protection.- It is considered impossible to repair the mains until low water and un less It is found practicable to obtain water from the other side of town, a main will have to be laid across the county bridge. Long Court Term Xears Knd. LA GRANDE, Or., March 26. (Spe cial.) The present term of the Circuit Court is nearing the end, and as soon as two perjury cases and one burglary case is ended the Jurors will be dis charged. The court has had an unusu ally long term. Cornel Defeated by Xavjr.' ANNAPOLIS, Md.. March 26. The Naval Academy today defeated Cornell in a 15-innlng game, 2 to 1. Score: R. H. E. Cornell 10000000000000 0 1 6 6 Navy ..1 00 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 10 4 Batteries- Carvajot Goodwillie and Williams; Anderson and Metz. the Hamburg-American l.lne and the North Germsn Lloyd l.lne have aereed to carry exhlblls both way to the Berlin Ex position at a reduction of SO per cent from regulation freight rates. The Oerman gov ernment will admit -all exhibits free of cna tom duties. The exhibits can later be sold provided the duty is first p&id. 'X ' --.4 V: 7- ; N " - -i j h i - - ' f JUDGE WILLIAMS, THRILLING GUEST Nation's Chief Sends Congrat ulations oh "Grand Old Man's" 87th Birthday. PATRIARCH LAUDS MOTHER Union, State, City Unite in Honoring Oregon's Statesman at Banquet Board His Response to Note worthy Praise Simple. "All that I am. my mother made me" phrasje borrowed from Abraham Lin oln for the occasion by George H. Wil liams, statesman, friend and intimate of Presidents and 'grand old man of Ore- 87TH BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY 1 H. WILLIAMS. son'' last night, brought forth great ap plause in his response to a toast on the event of his STth birthday, at a banquet given in his honor last night at Hotel Portland. His tribute to mother-love was touch ing, his words evidently finding an echo in the hearts of the 175 distinguished citi zens presant. ' Hale and hearty, and appearing in ex cellent spirits, Judge Williams delivered his response to Toaxtmasler Judge George's tribute to the distinguished juriet. who has been honored as but few men in the Nation and as none other in Oregon has been. Judge Williams) allowed in every way his keen appreciation of the tributes, paid to liiin, but, in characteristic manner, Jisjclaimed having been respon sible personally for participation in great historical events in this country, 6aying it must have been an accident or some thing of the kind. All Credit to Mother. Loud cries of "No. No." greeted this assertion. Then Judge Williams pro ceeded to pay tribute to his mother and to other influences that modeled and fashioned his life, but was careful to take no credit lo himself for aught 'he has ac complished during his long and eventful career as a public man. occupying high official positions In city, state and Na tion. The banquet, which was given under the auspices of the Young Men's Repub lican Club, was a brilliant success, graced by the presence of members of the Fed eral. Supreme and State Circuit Courts, business and professional men of Port land and Oregon. Judge Gtjrge acted as toastmaster, and delivered ap eloquent address, paying the highest tribute to the distinguished guest of honor. Tuft Lauds Him. President Taft, Attorney-General Wick ersham and Governor Benson sent their respects and there were messages from all over the state from those who were unable to be present. President Taft's message was: "Please present my compliments to your guest of honor my father's friend and mine the Honorabla George H. Williams, and extend to him from my heart the heartiest congratulations and best wishes on tnls. his 87th birth day. May : he have many additional years of future usefulness." Attorney-General Wickersham tele graphed as follows: "I greatly regret my inability to at tend the banquet to ex-Attorney-General Williams on his S7th. birthday. Pray extend cordial greetings from the present incumbent to the oldest living former Attorney-Geheral. who was the first cabinet officer from the Pacific Coast, who served with distinction un der President Grant and was nomin ated by him for Chief Justice of the United States, who left a record of distinguished service in the department which is an incentive to high endeavor on the part of his successor?." Governor Pays Tribute. Governor Benson was unable to be pres ent, but sent by Secretary McArthur a letter expressing his great regret, and paying high tribute to Judge Williams. "To every ot'ficiaI part to which you have been called by the people of this state and Nation, you have brought dig nity, honor and ability," wrote Governor Benson, "and now, in the fullness of your years, you are the recipient of the highest cf earthly rewards the unbought thanks of millions of free men. I trust that the Father of all mercies will bless, preserve and keep you. and that your life will be spared to the state for many years to come." '. These Were at Banquet. Those present were: Judga Williams, Judge McBride, Judge Bronaugh. H. W. Scott, Justice King, British Consul Lald low. Judge Bean, Dr. A.' A. Morrison, Judge George, Judge Gilbert, Mayor Simon, Bishop Scadding, Judge Slater,, General Anderson, Judge Cleland, Judge Bennett, Judge Gantenbein, G. C. Fulton. C. Vr. Fulton, J. C. Carson, Colonel James McCraken, L. A. Lewis, George Good, W. H. Dunckley, J. C. Ainsworth, F. A. Knapp, C. S. Jackson, R. L. Glisan. F. S. Wheeler. W. B. Mackay, David M. Dunne, P. S.' Malcolm. E. C. Mears, Sig. Sichel, Charles F. Beebe, W. D. Wheelwright, C. M. Idleman, L. A. Mc Nary, G. W. Klelser. Squire Farrar. J. P. Lucas. J. D. Lee, H. L. Pittock, Paul Wessinger, Philip Metschan, R. R. Duni way, W. B. Williamson, Judge Carson. R. M. Tuttle. Dr. E. A. Pierce. C. S. Runyan, H. J. Bigger, I. F. Powers, H. W.' Hogue, W. A. Van Schuy ver, B. G. Whitehouse, Adolph A. Dekum, F. S. Stanley. F. H. Ransom. J. L. Meier, A. L. Veazie, E. W. Congers?, C. N. Mc Arthur, F. T. Dodge. J. H. Page, W. C. Alvord, C. F. Adams, W. McCamant. A. D. Katz, Dr. A. E. Rockey, A. Ames. George Russell, W. Si Sibson. W. A. Gordon, W. C. Bristol. J. H. Thatcher. J. H. McCraken, H. H. Herdman, Dr. G. B. Van Waters, Dr. J. F. Calbreath, James Marhle. Dr. B. L. Norden, A. 11 Gebhardt. G. H. Cramer, J. H. Watson, A. B. Crosman, A. B. Maniey, C. F. Swigert. Dr. A. C. Smith. Dr. A. E. Mackay, B. B. Beekman, Dr. A. S. Nichols. G. T. Millctt, C. B. Moulton. F. T. Griffith, Dr. D. H. Rand, George Schalk. J. H. Smith. E. L. Harmon, J. A. Griswold. P. E. Brigham. L. E. Kern, G. P. Lent. G. W. Joseph, Otto IBreyman, J. E. Wheeler, W. H. Chapin. Dr. J. F. Dickson, H. M. Haller, Wrllliam Harder. A. Feldenheimer, H. W. Goddard. P. L. Willis, Judge S. Smith, C N. Hug gins, W. H. Rohman, Dr. R. C. Coffey, Dr. H. C. Miller, G. H. Johnson, J. S. Bradley. F. A. Krlbs. J. C. Veazie, W. K. Smith, TV. M. KiHingsworth. Karl Harbaugh, McKinley Mitchell. W. J. Clarke. J. S. Cooper. Philip Metschan, Jr.., W. Lair Thompson. F. V. Holman, El. Rover, C. B. Groesbeck, F. W. Stearns. W. D. Fenton, C. W. Pallett. R. A. Fenton, Judge 8. A.- Lowell, K. A. J. Mackenzie, W. L. Boise, R. R. Hoge, J. F. Forbes. R. Koehle.r, Carl Spuhn, Ion Ixwis, Ralph W. Hoyt, H. Wagner, A. AVagner. H. Wittenberg, Sol Blumauer, C.' J3. Lockwood. Good- Things They Had. Following was the menu: Relishes Colonial Oysters Chicken with Okra Cutlets of Sweet Breads Cireen Peas Kllet Mijrnon Trianon Sweet Potatoes Virginia Hearts of Lettuce French Dressing Vanilla Ice Cream Cake coffee Haut Sauterne. Veuve Cllquot. Clysmic Apollinaris BANDS TO BE REDEEMED RECEIVER OK DESCHUTES IRRI GATION' COMPANY UOPEFUIj. C. R. Rctlfield Comes to Portland to Confer With Judge Bean His $100,000 Ilond May Be Cut. C. R. Redfield newly-appointed re ceiver for the Deschutes Irrigation Company, arrived In Portland yester day to consult with Judge R. S. Bean, of the Federal Court, as to the court's requirements regarding the affairs of the company. After the conference Mr. Redfield went to Salem to pass Sunday with bis father. Mr. Redtield says an effort will be made on the part of the Deschutes Com pany to redeem the $312,000 in bonds held by residents of Columbus, 111., se cured by first mortgage. In the suit for the appointment , of receiver the Easterners also asyk that a foreclosure of the mortgage be ordered by the court. In appointing Mr. Redfield and adjudging the company insolvent. Judge Bean did not pass upon the merits of the foreclosure suit. This will come up for hearing later, but action, it is thought, will probably be postponed until the receiver reports as to the actual value of the asssets of the com pany, which incurred an indebtedness of from $800,000 to $1,000,000. Mr. Redfield said he had been with the Deschutes Irrigation Company in the development of thf Crook County Carey act reclamation scheme for more than five years. It is his opinion that $4,500,000 will be required to finish the project, which embraces the irrigation, of more than 200,000 acres. He is also positive the project can be completed with a profit of more than $2,000,000 to the stockholders of the company. Plans to raise money for the further development of the project are not pub licly announced by the receiver. He was in consultation with officers of the Deschutea Company during the day. Attorneys XV. D. Fenton and A. King Wilson .yesterday pre'pared the orde,r of appointment to be approved by Judge Bean. The court has fixed the receiv er's bond at $100,000, but it is thought probable this- will be reduced one-half in order to save expense. It will be filed early in the week. Armour's General Superintendent. KANSAS CITY, March 26. After years of ill health, George W. Tourtel lot, for 25 years general superintendent of the Armour Packing Company, died here today. Improvement Limit Defeated. COTTAGE. GROVE. Or., March 26. The special city election held here to day for the purpose of voting on amend ing the charter limiting the council to $1000 a. year for improvements with- No More No Matter How Bad Your Case Is or How Long You Have Had It, Pyra mid Pile Cure Can Cure It. 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This was brought about by the council's passing an ordinance to pave Alain street and purchase a rock-crusher, which was opposed by Mayor Job. African Horns Sent to Peiiocn. SPRINGFIELD, 111.. March 26. Gov ernor Charles S. Deneen Is in receipt of three pairs of horns from the Af rican jungles. The box containing the ornaments arrived yesterday, and the executive Is unable to determine whether he was remembered by Colonel Roosevelt or whether the horns were sent by some friend who is touring Africa. The horns are believed to be from the head of the ibex. Scrub Woman leaves $17,000. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 26. Mrs. Karia Hedlauff, an obscure and supposedly poor scrubwoman, died last The Busiest Offices in Portland This Week Were Dr. Wythe's Dentists, Inc. 148 Fifth, Opposite Meier & Frank's Fifth-St. Entrance. 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