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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 25, 1912)
JEKYLL AND HYDE THEORY GROWING Medford Constable Says Lounsberry Had Peculiar Mannef at Times. ROBBER'S TALK RECALLED lAng. . Slnjlor Tells of California Holdup Trick, Which Medford Man Turned and Which He Himself Called 3Iost Clever. That a most astounding form of dual personality Is one of the characteristics of Wells Lounsberry, the Medford, or farmer who Is held in Topeka. Kan., for attempted train robbery, is the belief of August D. Singler, consume 01 Medford, who was in .fortiana yesiei-' rinv nn business. Several incidents In which this double life has been Indicated are related by 3Ir. Singler, principal among which is an Incident on the soumern t-aciuc train near Red . Bluff, CaL. in which Constable Singler talked to Mr. Louns berry one-half hour after the mall car on the train had been held up. 'I was on the train," said the Med ford official yesterday, "when the news spread that the mall .car Bad Deen robbed. I was standing in the aisle of the Pullman car about 7 o'clock In the mornlnir when Mr. Lounsberry crawled out of a berth and proceeded toward me. Lounsberry "Ignoraat" of Trick. ' "I asked him if he had heard of the holdup, and he said "no" and Immedi ately became interested. I told mm nrl he remarked that that was a mighty clever trick on the part of the holdup artist. He commented on this for some little time continually, say ing that the work of the holdup was most clever. Finally, he said that the man micrht be on the train. "Taking up this suggestion, the train crew went to the mall car and got the clerks who had been bound and gagged . while the robbery was taking place, They walked through the train and examined all the passengers, including Mr. Lounsberry. Despite the fact that he had faced them but a short time before, they could not Identify him. He was not suspected any more than myself or any of the other passengers. "Apparently he had held up tne car and then walked back and got into his berth, secreted his spoils and proceeded out to hear the news. He came on through to Medford and went to his ranch about four miles out. Man Considered Honest. "He is the last person I would have suspected of such a crime, or, in fact, of any crime. I have known him per sonally for four years, and I never knew anything out of the way In his actions or his business dealings. He was always considered honest. The only thing I ever noticed about him was that In business dealings which I have had with him. -he apparently was always thinking of something else. I would be explaining something to him and he would be gazing Intently in another direction and would not hear anything I said. When I finished talk ing he would say, 'What's that, what did you say?" "That holdup for financial gain was not a part of Mr. Lounsberry's inten tion, is the opinion of many. We wer simply astounded when we heard that he had confessed to the crime, and some people will not believe It even now. He has a beautiful farm and home about four miles from Medford. On this he Is raising fruit. This year the trees are In bearing. Mr. Louns berry was always considered to be well fixed, although he was not considered wealthy. "He was a quiet sort of man who remained at home with his family a great deal. He was always, however, on hand when we had school board meetings or other meetings of public Interest, and he took an active part in affairs the same as the other farmers. He was apparently a frail man and did not seem to be a person who would have the nerve to hold up a train. Doable Study Interesting. "It appears to be a genuine case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. When he was Dr. Jekyll he was a quiet, enter prising farmer, taking Interest in his ranch and his family and the general welfare of his neighborhood and fellow heings. When he was Mr. Hyde he was a bold, fearless highwayman. It Is hard to realize Mr. Lounsberry In the role of a robber, but It seems to be the truth." Mrs. Lounsberry and her two sons, George, aged 6, and Phillip, aged S, passed through Portland yesterday en route to Topeka, where her husband is lying seriously wounded in a hospital. When seen at the Union Depot she was on the verge of hysterics over the plight of her husband. "It cannot be true," she cried at the depot, wringing her hands. "I cannot believe that it's true, but I am going to see. Mr. Lounsberry kissed us all good-bye two weeks ago and left for Colorado, where he said he was going to visit friends and investigate some business propositions. He had been working hard for a long time and had been trying hard to get ahead in the world. He said this business proposi tion in Colorado would mean much money for him. Several Letters Written. "Since he left he has written several affectionate letters to me. I think some great mistake has been made. When I heard of this awful thing I tele graphed to Denver and to Topeka for him. but receiving m reply 1 decided to hasten to Topeka. "God knows I love him. and he knows It. He never could have done such a thing unless he was out of his mind." When she boarded the train going east by way of Spokane the train crew was informed as to her mission and her plight, and arrangements were made to make the trip as pleasant for her as possible. She will reach Topeka Tuesday, and will be met there by her husband's two brothers, George and Fred Lounsberry. Apricots have practically, disappeared from the market, though a few are still to be found at 35 cents a basket. Several kinds of prunes are to be had, at about 5 cents a dozen. Nectarines are now available, but not very plen tifuL Pineapples are good, at 10 to 15 cents each. New in this week are the very large silver prunes and the very small biDer ian crabapples. There are also crab annlp.i of the ordinary size and kind for nlrkllnar and preserving. The only representatives of the "mall fruits' besides a few rather lonesome - looking strawberries and hlackberrles. are ground cherries, at IS to 20 cents a pound, and huckle berries at 15 to 20 cents a quart, the large mountain huckleberries being particularly fine. In the vegetable market tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, corn and celery are most In evidence. Xomatoes of good oualltv are now selling at 6 cents pound, beans three pounds for 10 r,nt com 15 to 30 cents a dozen, and S to 10 cents a head. As for cucumbers, they can be had In all sizes from the very large hothouse grown salad cucumber down to the tiny sweet pickle size. There Is dill, too. to be hnuirht for the "middle size." There c. oIba nlclrllnir onions and pear-to- iriBtnoii awaiting srlory at the hands nf hi nicltlA n nil nreserve expert. innnr the new arrivals this week r Ttmssells snrouts. and the long, hot nenners for pickling. imnnir th available, though less plentiful, vegetables are eggplant, okra, irreen neas. mushrooms and arti chokes. Potatoes can be had as low as 75 cents a sack, and early swet nnttn at about 5 cents each. Green norn&r nr Mmlne in at about 10 cents a pound. There are good rad ishes, heart lettuce and watercress for simple, refreshing salads. Daintiest In the fish market are the baby salmon at about 20 cents a pound. Good sturgeon 1b now to be had at 17 to 20 cents, and chinook salmon at 15 to 17 Vi cents. - Halibut sells at 10 cents or three pounds for 25 cents. Crabs are in again, and there Is a lim ited supply of lobsters and hard-shell ,iim Kxtra large shrimps (or are they prawns?) are now to be had at 20 to 25 cents a pouna, n via. hoth cooked arid raw. Other available are catfish at 16 to 17 cents fin.,nHr silver smelt, and perch at in fnntu a rtound. Poultry prices remain about the same as last week, hens costing 18 to 22 cents and Spring chickens 25 to 80 cents a pouna. RABIES BULLETIN OUT CHIEF OF ANIMAL- IXDCSTRY GIVES INTERESTING FACTS. Xo Reason for Doubting Existence of Terrible Disease, He Says, in ITrglnjf More Mnxiles. In connection with the muzzling of dogs, and the Impounding of those without license, during the present out break of rabies some remarks made in the Farmers' Bulletin No. 449. Issued by A. D. Melvln. chief of the Bureau of Animal Industry In 1911, are Interesting in view of teh many letters sent to the press and to members of the medical profession, denying tha.exlstence of the disease or ridiculing Itf seriousness. "There Is no greater galaxy of names associated with the study of any of the infectious diseases . than is connected with the experimental Investigation of rabies," says the writer of the article. "The ablest scientists who have adorned the medical and veterinary professions. and to whom we owe the greatest def erence for having advanced our knowl edge of contagious diseases, have re peatedly shown by their experiments that rabies Is a specific, communicable disease, pre-eminently affecting the ca nine race. "The disease known as, rabies is one of the most terrible maladies known to medical science," writes A. D. Melvln In the preface. "Although some skepti cism as to this disease exists, and Is In dustriously fostered by the publication of erroneous views, the reality and the infectious nature of the malady have been abundantly established and con firmed by the work of numerous com petent scientific Investigators, and there is no more reason for doubting the ex istence of rabies than there Is for ques tioning the actuality of other specific and well-recognized contagious diseases." "Theoretically rabies Is one of the most easily eradicated of contagious diseases, but practically the undertak ing is beset with difficulties. All that Is required Is the muzzling of dogs for sufficient time. "There Is no doubt that neglect has allowed the accumulation of ownerless dogs In this country to an extent that renders our large cities frequently li able to Incursions of rabid animals." Dr. Mohler s remarks with regard to the outcry raised by owners of pets and sentimentalists in general. although written last year, seem particularly ap plicable to some in Portland who have written to tne press articles in wnicn they deny the existence of the disease or allege Its presence Is due to the muzzling of animals, who thereby go mad. 'To even mention muzzling, how ever, he says, is suuicjent lu uuug tirades of abuse upon the head of the sanitarian, and dog sentimentalists are Immediately up In arms, using time, in fluence and money to prevent such an ordinance. In spite of the obllquy with which it Is received by a certain mis taken class of the community, the re sult of muzzling ampl Justlfly Its rec ommendation and its rigid enforcement without any additional requirement will exterminate rablea In a district In a shorter time than any other known method." CARD OP THANKS. tu r.vi r, J. Rowen and family. 32 Larrabee street, desire to express their heartfelt thanks to all their friends for the many messages of sympathy and floral tributes sent them In their be reavement. - UYS and 7 ' ''TO)- VAW.V.V.V.Vyty.VOAViV.V-iVVlf r B any ibprin ummer Suit m th e H ouse including worsteds, cassirneres, velours and Scotch mixtures S20 22.50 On the square, this sale Is a revelation. It goes to show how far a merchant will go to clear his shelves of goods for the purpose of making room for next season 's wear. Then, again, alterations, now going on, put us out a great deal. They make shopping rather unpleasant and we have to sacrifice in price. Then, again, and most important, this is the last week of the sale of Spring and Summer clothing. All of them must be closed out this week. oo $27.50 $30.00 33 S3 at so oo Never such an opportunity before. Warm weather is with us for many more weeks. A Summer suit will be appropriate for a long enough time to warrant any man in buying one NOW. We will also-include Young Men's College and His?h School .Suits, all 1912 models. We must close them out quickly. We have bunched them all together. Every thing from $20 up to $35 goes at the ONE PRICE. It is merely a matter of selection. Owing to the fact that this announcement is some what of a surprise, we would advise you to be on hand early ESSJ tomorrow morning to get the better choice. Priced Ruff Neck Sweaters Any Ladies' Waist These Bathing Suits Genuine quality, real The Steinbacli prices on The combination kind, stuff. The proper tiling these waists were $2.00, Now is the time to really for the , outing. $4.00 $2.50 and $3.00. Putting appreciate bathing. Buy, Sweaters for only them all on sale for only one. Extra special at $2.35 65 55 Mens Fine Underwear Cooper's Underwear Knickers and Norfolks Norfolk and New Brans- This is the regular $1.50 Suits for the boys at loss wick underwear. White silk lisle material. Pink, than half. $15 for $7.35; lisle -thread. The kind blue and white. Never $12.50 for $6.15; $10 for which you have paid sold for so -little. Gar- 15- $7 'for " 35 ' . ment, $5 for $2.35. ' 45 85 . The man who trades here during this sale will have money left for other purposes LION CLOTHING COMPANY, SUCCESSOR Fourth and Morrison Streets- FRANCHISE IS DESIRED STUB KXD RIGHTS DELAYED BY BRIDGE QUESTION. President Josselyn Makes Formal Announcement of Company's Willingness to Accept. Reports to the effect that negotia tions between the city and the Port land Railway, Light & Power Com pany for a franchise on about 40 stub ends ot- streets were called oft be cause of the unwillingness of the com pany to meet the terms of the City Council, are lnoorrect according to President Josselyn. These charges have been made before the street committee of the Council upon several occasions of late as an argument against grant ing the company privileges and con cessions on the city's streets and the new O.-W. R. & N. bridge. To make the situation clear as far as the company is concerned President Josselyn yesterday made the following announcement: "It is stated that our company has failed to secure the stub end railway franchise applied for because of its un willingness to meet the terms de manded by the City Council. This statement is incorrect. The difficulty lies in the fact that some of the City Council wished the Broadway bridge to be Included in the franchise, whereas we were willing that the Broadway bridge should be left out of the fran chise and handled in the same manner as other bridges. With this Broadway bridge In the franchise the Executive Board, who are asked to place a valua tion upon it. were unable to determine what valuation should be fixed, not knowing what rate to charge for cross ing of the Broadway bridge. "It was, therefore, agreed between the Mayor and myself, that the fran chise be held up pending a disposition of all of the bridge matters by charter amendment to be voted upon at tho coming special election which will also consider the new city charter. If the proposed charter amendment carries, covering the operation of bridges as proposed, it will dispose of the rental which we are to pay for crossing the Broadway bridge and then enable the Executive Board to place a valuation on the balance of our franchise. "We are perfectly willing at this time to eliminate the franchise over the Broadway bridge in order that the balance of -the grant may be' given by the city if agreeable to the . Council men, leaving the rental of the Broad way bridge for future consideration. "It has also been stated that our company would moat likely not want to use the Broadway bridge if we obtained a crossing of "the New Steel bridge, which Is not true. We consider the Broadway bridge to be the natural outlet for a large portion of the East Bide district into the West Side, as it will shorten the route to travel'- and thereby expedite the movement of travel," LOVETT IS DUE TODAY HEAD OF HARK I MAX SYSTEM MAY PASS WEEK HERE. WHEX IT'S YOnt MOVE. , Let us do it for you. We move every thing. B. & O. Transfer Company, Park and Davis streets. Phonesi Alain 698), A.3322. Attend Rosenthal's great Bhoe sale. Xo Car Shortage Expected Despite Enormous Crops to Be Moved 1n Xortlnvest This Fall. Judge Robert S. Lovett, of New York, chairman of the executive committee of the Harrlman system, accompanied by Mrs. Lovett, will arrive in Port land this afternoon, after having made a trip of Inspection over the system. In cluding the lines in Washington. It Is expected Judge Lovett will pass week In Portland and vicinity, although the only Information received at the local Harrlman offices as to his visit is the fact that he will arrive some time today. It has been a year since the official head of the Harrlman system visited Oregon. Since his last visit several important projects have been launched bv the Harrlman people. Notable among these is the building of a line from Vale Into Central Oregon, con struction of another line from Eugene to Coos Bay, absorption of the Port land, Eugene & Eastern, and the elec trification of various lines owned by the company in' Western Oregon. SPOKANE. Wash., Aug. 24. Judge Robert S. Lovett, president of the Har rlman lines, left here today for Se attle and Portland on a tour of in spection. Louis W. Hill, chairman of Good Things in Market WHILE peaches and pears continue to hold the center of the stage, and are most Important to the frugal minded housekeeper, grapes are begin ning to take a prominent place on the fruit stands, and watermelons and can teloupes are still well to the fore. The melon ranks are recruited this week by the arrival of the large yel low Cassava melons and the smaller, oval Queen melons. They are sup ported, too. by the earliest arrivals of their country cousins in the vegetable market the pumpkin and the Hubbard squash. Elbert peaches of good quality for canning are to be had at 75 to 80 cents a box. while different varieties. In smaller quantities, vsell at 10 to 20 cents a doxen. Pears cost 10 to 20 gftu a dozen, and apples 15 to 30 cents. ...... i . njn; MUSICAL OB-O-AJflZATIOTr CLOSES SUMMER SEASON TODAY. kt e h $ 4i WIS 4" I $ u&Ps h $r VLJffrh XsL -fin rnd St-tti&M . r .... - " .. ... 4.v.--r-, ' " "' 1 " "" rt" 1 "nll"a""n- '"JSf:::: . ' . 0.rt Kir tiiA7 Pnrtlanil Park Band. VT. E. McElroy. conductor, takes place this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at 'Tf C,n plrk" whe? thU extent7 TieSSienA-. "Coronation March." from "The Prophet" (Meyerbeer); overture, I5MU"TO?,X)TS.rtSli "Serenade" ?Lhubfrf) B F Drlscoll; waltz. "Blue Danube" (Strauss); grand selection. "Macbeth" (Verdi), solos ?X?JL stoIL sEoSi n& ""offl intera'ttlin. Part II-"Procession of the Knights" from "Parsifal" (Wagner): baritone solo, SiUon A Benediction- from opera "Les Huguenots" (Meyerbeer); sextet, from "Luc (Donizetti) LGTaAaottU Powell and Talt; march "Tannhauser" (Wagner). This afternoon's concert marks the 42d concert of th s SrftTiS tave nein every way highly successful. The selection, heard have combined the popular with the classi cal ud liUii-etaas, n4 iha plajtag Is estimated as worthy of a big band en tour. the board of directors of the Great Northern, also stopped here today on his way to the Coast. Both Judge Lovett and Mr. Hill declared that they thought there would be no car short age throughout the Northwest in spite of the enormous crops to be moved in this territory. DAIRYMEN NOTICE! Read my ad. today in "Business Op portunities," headed "Dairymen. No tice!" George R. Mokel. CATARRH of STOMACH RELIEVED by PERUNA. "I Do Honestly Believe Your Great Medicine, Peruna, Saved My Life." 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