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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 25, 1912)
rHE SUNDAY OREGONfAX, PORTLAND, AUGUST 25, 1912. 9 I. : S CARD GAME CAUSE DE ATH TO FOUR MEN Saloon Proprietor Slugs Play er, Two Officials Shot, Then Suicide. PORTLAND LABORER VICTIM After Opening Fire on Deputy Sher. iff and Marshal at Tekoa, Wash., Palouse Gardner, Drink Dis penser,, Takes Own Life. TEKOA, Wash.. Aug. 24. A row over a card game at an early hour this roornlne In a saloon here this morn lng. was the direct cause of a player's death, and the Indirect cause or me un timely killing of two officials and the suicide of one of the saloon proprietors. Pat Collins, a Portland laborer, was struck over the head with a revolver by "Curley" Gardner and fatally In jured. He died this afternoon. Deoutv Sheriff William Estep. of Colfax and "Town Marshal Grant Dick son. of Tekoa. went to the saloon this afternoon to summon a number or wit nesses. Brother Them Kills Self. As" they entered the door. Palouse Gardner, a brother of "curiey openea fire with a rifle, killing both the offi cers instantly. He then blew out his own brains. Gardner la in jail here under heavy guard. Prosecuting Attorney Pattlson, Cor oner Bruning and Deputy Sheriff Estep left Colfa by auto early today after Collins was killed. The City Council called a special meeting and voted to close Gardners saloon, and the officers went to close the place when Palouse Gardner opened fire with a .30-30 rifle. Estep Drops Dead First Shot. Estep dropped dead on the first shot, his heart pierced. Gardner then opened fire on Dickinson, who was struck in the head by both shots, the first being only a glancing scalp wound. Dickin son fired twice at Gardner while fall ing, both shots missing. Gardner then shot twice at Council man Berry Culp. slightly injuring him on the finger. E. K. Hall, owner of the Commercial Hotel, was slightly in jured by the last bullet. Gardner then tried to escape, but finally surrendered and placed his rifle barrel under his chin and pulled the trigger, the first shot missing, the second tearing a big hole through his bead and the three bodies lay on the saloon floor. Attorney Pattison, Coroner Bruning and County Physician Skaife, with A. E. King, all of Colfax, had their auto in front of the saloon and were ready to enter the saloon when the shooting commenced. . Gardner Had Riches on Persosu Coroner Bruning found about 1500 on Gardner, who had his pockets ful) of money, having emptied the cash register. Three revolvers and three rifles, fully loaded, were found In the saloon. Both Gardners have families here. Dickinson and Estep have families. Coroner Bruning took the bodies of Estep and Collins to Colfax, while the Tekoa undertakers cared for Gardner and Dickinson. Deputy Sheriff Cole hurried here In an auto from Colfax and will take Gardner to Colfax, but feeling runs high here. , Whitman County people are much ex cited over the most tr-agic day ever known here. well under way, the basement being completed and a great deal of- pre paratory work for the superstructure done. Architect E. B. MacNaughton, of Portland, will be in Baker tomor row to inspect the building and work so far. t DEATH CAUSES ODD MIXUP , Salcni Insane Asylum Has Remark able Mistaken, Identiy Case. SALEM, Or., Aug. 24. (Special.) A peculiar case of mistaken Identity was brought to light here today, when Mrs. Culley, of 749 Albtna street, Portland, came to the asylum for th Insane with the purpose of completing final ar rangements for the burial of her moth er, Mrs. Margaret Findley, who Is a patient at the institution. A Mrs. Martha Findley died yester- 1 Jffilk KLAMATH FALLS FRIEXDS MOlTWf LOSS OF. YOl'TH X KILLED BY FALL. 1 V Mi 's. XV- mmmsm Horace G. Cox. Aug: Cox. KLAMATH FALLS, Or., 24. (Special.) Horace G. whose death followed a fall from a power line pole Wednesday evening, was a young man whose loss is deplored by all who knew htm. He was a graduate in 1911 of the Klamath County High School, and had taken one year in the Oregon Agricultural Col lege. He was taking a corre spondence course in law in the University of Oregon, prepara tory to taking the full law course In the University of Cali fornia at Berkeley. He had been in the employ of the California and Oregon Power Company for something over a year-tit the time of his death, attending to the street lights, and at times working on new lines. He was outside his regular duties when he met his -death, but -t Is supposed that, seeing trouble on the wires, he, considering the interests of the company more ,than his own safety, undertook to repair the trouble. He was a son of the late Dr. Horace Cox. YAMHILL VETERANS MEET Dedication of Grand Hondo Block house Feature This Year. DAYTON. Or.. Aug. 24. (Special.) The reunion of the Yamhill County et erans' Association, which has been In progress the past four days, closed last night. Programmes for the various days were furnished by Dayton. Mc Minnvllle. Newberg and Sheridan, in the order named The attendance was good and the various offerings were of a high order of excellence. The Grand Ronde Blockhouse was dedicated yesterday afternoon. M. C. George was the principal speaker and in an able and highly instructive ad dress reviewed the history of this fa mous building, which Is now located In the city park at this place. George H. Hlmes followed Mr. George in a brief address. In which he touched on a number of Important matters con nected with the pioneer history of Ore gon. Concerts by the Dayton band each evening of the reunion added to the pleasure of those who attended. Next year's reunion will be held at McMinnville. The newly elected offi cers are: Henry Sheard, president; Mrs. Jennie Sheard. vice-president; H. S. Maloney. secretary; D. H. Turner, treasurer; Rev. Ezra Hayes, chaplain. OREGON CITYJOY PASSES 'Walter Edward Voder Dies at Hos pital Following Burns. OREGON CITY. Or.. Aug. 24. (Spe of this place Is dead here. The young man. who had been employed In the Willamette Pulp Sc Paper Company's plant on the West Side, was burned on the chest about two weeks ago by a hot brass cylinder, and nothing serious was thought of the injury until Thursday of last week, when blood poisoning appeared, and the young man was taken to the hospital, where he under went medical treatment, but he grad ually grew worse until his death. Walter Yoder was born here Novem ber 4. 1S92, and attended the Oregon City schools, being a general favorite among his classmates. Deceased Is survived by his parents. Mr. and Mrs. M. loder. of Oregon City; four sisters. Mrs. Josephine Morrlss, of Rock Island. 111.'; Mrs. C. F. Antonsen, of Portland; Mrs. E. L. Clark, of Port land: Mrs. E. J. McNeel. of Portland; four brothers, Levi D. Yoder, of British Columbia; Harold Yoder, of Spokane, Wash.: Fred and Robert Yoder, of Ore gon City. Y. M. C. A. TO BE ORGANIZED Baker Building Goes Up and Sec retary is unng sougm. BAKER. Or.. Aug. 24. (Special.) The actual organization of the Y. M. C. A. membership of this city will be begun about September 1, according to the plans of the officers. Negotiations have been carried on for the past sev eral days with different men capable of handling the work of the secretary's office. An answer is now awaited by the officials from a Mr. Green, of New Jersey, whom it Is pretty certain can be secured. The home for the organisation Is day morning and the asylum authori ties, believing her to.be Mrs. Culley's mother, notified Mrs. Culley. Arrange ments were made for the burial, the body removed to the undertaking par lors, a coffin purchased by Mrs. Culley and the funeral hour practically de cided on, when Mrs. Culley visited the asylum to learn the particulars sur rounding her ' mother s death. Dr. Griffith of -the asylum staff recognized Mrs. Culley and' knew her to be the daughter of Mrs. Margaret Findley, rather than of Mrs. Martha Findley, the dead woman. The asylum authorities immediately took over all the expense Incurred by Mrs. Culley. Both of the Mrs. Findleys were committed to the institution from Multnomah County and the striking similarity of names resulted in the strange mistake. Asylum authorities are now puzzled as to the relatives of the dead woman and efforts are being made to locate them. J. G. Mack & Co. Fifth and Stark J. G. Mack & Co. Distinctive Schemes in the Interior Decoration of the Home Designed and Executed Through Our Decorative Department. Look Over Our Carefully Selected Line of Fine Wall Papers and Fabrics Making Room for New Stock Brings About This Sale of fSS Rugs ' Such decided economies, which are bronght about by this disposal of a number of sample rugs and discontinued patterns, should induce those wRo have floors to cover to take advantage. Sale begins tomorrow. Bring in your room measurements. , , Ardahan Rugs Three-room sizes in distinctive Oriental designs and col orings. Rugs of good service and beauty. Note their prices, for this, week only: 9 by 10 feet 6 inches, now $24.75 9 by 12 feet, now $28.50 11 ft. 3 inches by 12 ft., now $37.50 Medium Grade Wilton Rugs In small-pattern centers, medallion de signs and allover effects. In the 9il2-ft. size, now $34.50 High-Grade Wilton Rugs Seam less, which means that-they are woven entirely in one piece, like the genuine Oriental Rugs. There's harmony of pattern and coloring in these hand some floor coverings. In the 9112 foot size, now $47.50 The Famous Saxony Rugs Every observant homefurnisher knows these time-tried and beautiful rugs. Per sian patterns, conventional designs and medallion centers, etc., in rich' tans, old red and other desirable color ings. In the 8 ft. 3 in. by 10 ft. 6 in., now $42.50 9 by 12 feet, now $45.00 A Season-End Clean-Up Sale of . Drapery and Upholstery Materials and Lace Curtains Desirable upholstery and drapery materials being disposed of at such un usual prices as to make it worth while beautifying the decorations of the home. Sale begins Monday. 60 Sample Lengths and Remnants, in which are included a number of im ported fabrics Armures, Velours, Tapestries, Damasks, Velvets, Cre tonnes, etc. From pillow-top sizes up to 3-yard lengths, at the surprising low prices of 15 each to $3 each. Bungalow Curtain Nets in lengths of, from 5 yards to 20 yards, now priced at from . . :; , 20 to" 50 a Yard. Scotch Madras, imported materials, in desirable patterns and colorings, now 40 Yard to 75 Yard. Lace Curtains About 15 sample pairs of various kinds of Lace Cur tains, now marked for quick disposal at Half Price. Two-Pair and Three-Pair Lots Abqut 18 lots of fine Scrim Curtains and Lace Curtains of which there are two and three pairs of a kind. To be closed out at much lower prices than the regular. Now $2 Pair to $8 Pair. Upholstered 2J -T Rocker at.. V? O ? Upholstered Furniture of Dependable Construction at Moderate Prices There's genuine satisfaction in the possession of upholstered pieces that combine the merits of correct design, good upholstery and dependable con struction. In our gathering of up holstered furniture for the living room, one finds some splendid pieces at prices that compel attention. For instance, the upholstered Rocker - illustrated here at $33, is hair filled and has dependable hidden construction. A comfortable, roomy and attractive piece. Made by Mayhew, one of America's leading makers of good furniture. An Arm Rocker at $17, also illustrated here, has expos e d frame of solid ma hogany and is well upholstered. Chair to match at $16. The large Easy Arm Chair, at $42, is a splendid example of a dependable piece at a moderate price. The de sign displays correct proportion and the upholstery and construction is up to the standard. This chair also made by Mayhew, of Grand Rapids. Mahogany Arm Rocker $17 Upholstered Easy Chair $42 J. G. Mack & Co. Fifth and Stark FAIR DRAWS MAN y Lincoln County Farm Products Are Displayed.- TOLEDO GROWING RAPIDLY Leper Found in Hospital. VANCOUVER. B. C. Aug. 24. What Is considered to be a case of leprosy was discovered at the general hospital on Thursday. The patient Is a Chinese named Leon Gwaln. -who Is now in strict Isolation pending: action by the Dominion medical authorities. Hop Picking on at Gervals. GERVAI3. Or., Aur. 24. (Special.) Gearin Bros, began picking hops Sat urday and the quality Is good, and hops appear to be perfectly matured. Pick ing: in other yards will begin August 28. Visitors Marvel at Agricultural Pos sibilities or Coast Range Regions Boys Win Priie for Cap tared - Bear. TOLEDO, Or., Aug:. 24. (Special.) Located on the banks of the Yaquina River, with the ocean beach but a few miles distant and surrounded by a territory that Is rapidly becoming known throughout the state for Its agricultural as well as Its lumber and fishing industries, Toledo, the county seat of Lincoln County, is today en Joying the first benefits of an unmis takable growth. For years this little city, nestling In the midst of the Coast Range Mountains, handicapped at all times by poor railroad and shipping facilities, has had a hard struggle for life. But things are rapidly changing now, and Toledo Is growing as it never grew before. Toledo Is busily en- N0N-IRMGATED MEADOW PRODUCES ABUNDANCE OF HAY : ': i' II 'fife '111 ' ! Ski' 1 - vlV-Wi B- J 1 .HiWW " 1. ! ! I43t:-$tr : gaged in laying several blocks of hard surface pavement and is also construct ing a sewer system. During the past week, commencing with Tuesday, August 20, and ending today, the Lincoln County Fair and Festival has been In progress. This is the fourth annual event of its kind. The exhibits proved a revelation to those not acquainted w.ih soil and cli matic conditions In Lincoln County. Potato Exhibit Excels. This year the exhibits were not as extensive as in former years, owing to the early date, but showed quality and proved Lincoln County Is an agrl cultural as well as a timber center. Nearly all such products as are raised In the Willamette Valley were on exhi bltlon, and to those who have seen ex hibits in the valley counties and w-o are therefore qualified to compare the Lincoln County exhibit with these val ley exhibits, it was apparent that Lin County was not being left far behind Corn, grain, vegetables of all kinds and fruits were shown. The potatoes showed up best. It is said by those who know that no finer exhibit of potatoes was ever made in this state. There were displayed samples of tlm ber and of chittam bark. Lincoln County is recognized as the center of the chittam bark Industry, at least one- third of the total chittam bark output of. the state coming from there. Some of the county's blooded stock was on exhibition. Another thing that contributed largely to the success of the' fair this year was the school' children's exhibit. In this exhibit were found the products of the soil and many articles made by the children. Suitable prizes were awarded for all classes of exhibits. One of the school children was able to have an exhibit that proved considerable of an attraction. On Thursday morning, this boy was coming In from his coun try home to take in the fair, when he espied a bear, and having his gun with hint, killed it. With the aid of another young t)oy, they tugged the bear Into town and placed it on exhibition. Hav ing no competition in that class, this boy secured a special prize. Large Crowds Attend. Owing to admirable weather condi tions, the fair drew many people. Plenty of amusement was at hand for the entertainment of the visitors; the merry-go-round was there doing busi ness at the old stand; and both old and young were entertained with the cus tomary balloon ascension. Music was furnished by the Waldport Brass Band. Several addresses were made during the progress of the event On Monday, Mr. Ranlp, of Woodburn, Marion Coun ty, tallied on matters connected with Socialism. On Tuesday, Mrs. Julia Springer, nowtouring the state In the interests of the woman's suffrage campaign, talked on woman suffrage. Rev. Albert Ehrgott, talked on the same question. On Thursday, Walter L. Toose, Jr., of Dallas, candidate for Joint Representative on the Republican ticket, talked on good roads, and on the industries and products of Lincoln County. On Friday, James Withycombe, of Corvallis, delivered an address. With its stock Industry, its dairying Interests, and its numerous sawmills constantly increasing, and with the as surance that a few years will witness a great change in railroad facilities and in shipping facilities, Lincoln County and its county seat, have prom ise of a bright future. Today, ship building is going on in Toledo. Though at present, it is on a small scale, still the business is growing. Plans are on foot to get the Government at work dredging the Yaquina River in order that sea-going vessels may reach Tole do. In case this is done, and service Is Instituted between Portland and Yaqui na Bay points' by water, freight rates will be reduced, and the growth of the Lcountry -will be rapid. FARM IS PROBLEM Lack of Land at New Asylum ' Worries State Board. TIMOTHY, REACHES GROWTH OF SIX FEET. WHITE SALMOX, Wash., Aug. 24. (Special.) Timothy, wheat and rye grown on Captain H. E. Mitchell's Camas Valley place, north of this place, makes a remarkable showing. The timothy stands six feet high, and the fiold from which it was selected went six tons to the acre. Heads of timothy measured nine and one-half inches and wheat five and one-half Inches. The Captain's farm is non-irrigated and is the section where 7000 acres are being added to . the cultivable area by irrigation. Mrs. Lease Addresses Progressives. NEW YORK? Aug. 24. Women of the Roosevelt Progressive party held their first open air rally today in Union Square. They were vigorously applaud ed by a big crowd. Mrs. William Grant Brown, of the City Federation of Women's Clubs, pre sided and Miss Mary Drelerand Mary Ellen Lease spok MAINTENANCE TO BE HIGH Pendleton Institution Will . Be Un able to Raise Farm Prod-ucts and There Is No Available Land to Be Had. SALEM, Or., Aug. 24. (Special.) That the farm situation in. connection with the new Eastern, Oregon Branch Insane Hospital Is one of. serious mag nitude, in connection with the main tenance cost to conduct that institu tion, was tacitly admitted by members of the State Board, who reluctantly con ceded that this difficulty Is one which will mean tens of thousands of dollars In additional expense. At the central asylum at Salem there are over 1000 acres of lands which are in actual use in connection with the institution and. at a rough estimate, have furnished approximately $100,000 in produce for the institution during the past year and seven months. At the Pendleton asylum there are about 100 acres of farm lands avail able. Much of this will have to be converted Into grounds for the pa tients. Ono of the essential features in 'caring for patients, it is stated, i open air and a reasonable amount oi me proper kind of outdoor exercise. Considerable of this land is now in alfalfa and with stock kept for the institution it will be necessary to keep this in ajfalfa. or secure feed elsewhere. It Is probable the farm lands which will be available, about 75 acres after the necessary land for grounds and other' purposes is taken out, will be converted into a vegetable garden and for the time being will supply sufficient vegetables for the institution with a small population. Farm Land Will Be Scarce. But this will leave the institution-entirely without farming lands of any other kind. As a result all of the hay, oats, grain and other products will have to be purchased in the market. This will be a decidedly large addi tional expense which la , not encoun tered at the other state institutions, according to admissions made by mem bers of the State Board. It was admitted today that at least 640 acres of good farm lands will be required to conduct the Pendleton in stitution properly on anywhere nearly an approach to a self-sustaining insti tution as far as provisions lor stock and people are concerned. The State Board succeeded some time ago in condemning Ave acres of land near the building, about half of which Is suitable for farm purposes and the other half suitable for nothing but a gravel bar. This land cost $260 an acre. Using this as a criterion, a qu aere farm available for farm purposes would cost the state $160,000. But this is not the only drawback. as admitted by members of the Board. There Is practically no good farm land available near the institution. Across the river, comparatively close, is a tract which is estimated to include about 176 acres of land. This was recently wooded land, but the timber has been cut and it Is thought possi ble that it was -cut with the end in view of eventually selling the tract to the state for farm lands. The stump- age is still on the tract. Board Bloat Rent Pasture Land. The State Board now finds that it will be necessary to rent pasture lands for the cows, horses, hogs and other j necessary stock. The other feed for these animals must be purchased as well. The Carpenter tract, which lies on the hill facing the Institution and an ad joining tract, making nearly 200 acres altogether, is branded as absolutely worthless for any purpose. With these things in view it is now certain that the maintenance cost at the institution during the next few years, at least, will be exceedingly high. The 427 acres of land which is owned by the state Includes the 200 acres, on the hill, 40 acres of gravel land near the river, which is worthless, about 50 acres to be utilized for buildings and grounds, leaving a balance of 157 acres a' farm lands. ' So far the board has not decided to ask for a further appropriation for purchase of farm lands at the Pendle ton Institution, because the exodus of 400 patients from the Salem asylum will be effected only shortly before the Legislature convenes and It Is doubtful as well if the Legislature would consider making such an ap- proprlatlon. Announcement 3fJITTNER & FURRER announce the opening, on Mon day, September the Second, of their new tailoring rooms at 415 Stark Street, corner of Eleventh. Mr. Bittner was formerly located in this city, where he was in business for sixteen years on Washington street. Mr. Furrer, who is well and favorably known in Port land, combines the faculty of a designer with that of a cutter. A full line of the newest styles and fabrics, for both men.'s and women's suits, will be carried. Old friends, as well as new, will be welcomed. Even though you do not require a suit at the present time, it will pay you to call and inspect their line. During the opening month of September, especially at tractive prices will prevail. Bittner & Furrer TAILORS TO MEN AND WOMEN 415 Stark St., at Eleventh. ew Life Beer IS THE PERFECT and unquestionably the finest product possible from malt and hops. This per fection is attained by rea son of the highest grade of malt and hops, the absence of substitutes and chem icals and the application of the most approved methods under the skillful' direction of an expert brewer. The reputation of NEW LIFE BEER has been, built up only on the strength of its sterling qualities. MT. HOOD BREWERY TELEPHONES Setlwood 1A45. ftrUwood 16111. Home B 317S. '"