THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX. PORTLAND, JANUARY 5. 1913-
imnrn oninipr
nunucn guiluul
MAKING STRIDES
Use of Bacillus as Weapon
Creates Demand for
Chemistry Detectives.
CHICAGO TO LEAD FIGHT
Savant Tells Commissioners , Crime
Is Opernted With Higher Per
centage of Successes Tlian
Business Ventures.
CHICAGO, Jan. 1. (Special.) Mur
der as a science which lias leaped in
jrreat bounds ahead of organized ef
forts toward detection of such crime
was pictured to county officials by
criminologists areuine need of a "scl
ezfce bureau" in the Coroner's office.
Scientific killing of human beings in
manners almost impossible of detec
tion were described to the amazed of
ficials by Professor Walter S. Haines,
whose chemistry has for years com
batted the poison murderer.
He told of the modern murderer's
having found In the scientist's bacillus
a weapon equally deadly with the
knife, the gun and the ordinary poison
without the tell-tale traces of the
deed. His hearers shuddered at his
vivid portrayal of present-day murders
under cover of science. He was backed
up by Dr. Ludwig Hektoen. another
authority.
Coroner Hoffman led the band of
missionaries that went before Alex
ander A. McCormlck, president of the
County Board, and members of the fi
nance committee with the array of
startling facts. The visit was designed
to impress upon the county chief the
need for a chemical laboratory and
chemists for the study of murder.
Criminals BuylnR Bacilli.
Dr. Hektoen and Professor Haines,
with others, comprise an advisory
board that the Coroner has taken unto
himself and each of the experts has
volunteered his services. They pro
pose to act as a consulting staff for
the new science bureau, which will
fight murder along the same expert
lines followed by murderers.
Harry Olson, Chief Justice of the
Municipal Court, who is also a member
of the Coronor's advisory board, of
fered a little sensation of his own in
the information that criminals are
actually in the market today for these
ideadly bacilli produced by scientists.
"Of late I have heard of different
instances where suspicious characters
have attempted the purchase of ty
phoid germs." the Judge told the
County Commissioners. "Vhat did they
want with them, and if those germs
were used with murderous Intent what
means have we of detecting the guilty
ones. I admit that it offers a- difficult
problem in any event, but we must
equip ourselves Insofar as possible to
fight such crimes."
It was just along that line that Pro
fessor Haines painted his wonderful
word picture of the modern murder
with Its "sure death" and "impossible
of detection" features. He took for
example the typhoid germ.
Germ-Filled Capsule Deadly.
The murderous dagger and death
dealing arsenic were shown as weapons
abandoned in favor of the safer cap
sule loaded with the life-destroyer
that works slowly but surely. Steal
thy "doctoring" of foodstuffs was pic
tured as the method supplanting the
old-time waylaying of victims.
The wonderful transformation of the
death reene was thrown upon the fig
urative screen with telling force. The
transformation depicted lay In the ab
solute elimination of suspicion from
the present day's wilfully designed
deaths.
"It is hard to think of a murdered
man leaving this world in an appar
ently normal death, surrounded by all
tho members of his family, but there
are such murders, as science will
show," said Professor Haines.
Then the already shivering County
Commissioners wero introduced to the
secrets of the horrible "cobra death,"
of which science yet knows but little.
They learned how man might die in
a few minutes of excruciating agony
and leave .not a single explanation of
his death.
"It is just such deaths that science
today must combat if the rapidly
progressing scientific murderer is to
meet with any opposition from law,"
said professor Haines in the course of
his trip through wonderland for the
county executives.
Scratch Can Cause Death.
"The cobra death, as it has been
railed, can bo inflicted upon a person
without his knowing It. The cobra
dipped pin can convey sure death and
a. horrible one at tliat with the slight
est scratch a scratch almost so slight
one would not notice it.
, "Post-mortems, as they are conduct
ed today, will show absolutely nothing
as to the cause of the death. Science
)s Just entering upon that field, which
will bring about possibility of detec
tion of the cobra death."
Half of the deaths that come to the
attention of the Coroner's office re
quire scientific explanation, according
to the statement of Coroner Hoffman,
who summed up the arguments before
Mr. McCormick and his colleagues.
"In the absence of chemists and the
necessary apparatus for the scientific
Investigation those unsolved deaths
to down on records as 'unknown
cause' cases and the criminals today
are making capital of our inability to
ferret out guilt," said the Coroner.
"It does not seem possible, but never
theless It has been figured that crime
is operated on a higher per cent suc
cess basis than is the legitimate busi
ness of the Nation. They actually fig
ure that a larger percentage are suc
cessful in crime than in commercial
l entures.
"In addition the chemical laboratory
would be a means to great conserva
tion of life that annually is sacrificed
to 'accident.' Many of the really ac
cidental deaths growing out of poisons,
misapplied drugs and the like could be
studied and the people could be ed
ucated for prevention.
Chemical Laboratory Asked Kor.
"All that I ask at this time is ap
propriation for a chemist at $2500 a
year, an assistant at $75 a month and
apparatus valued at J1000. In the
building of the new county morgue I
have plans for a more extensive lab
oratory that will put us In a position
to meet the demands and handle the
annually-increasing poison and mys
tery deaths." concluded the Coroner.
"I have no doubts that our plan will
be realized," said Judge Olson, "and
It will be the means of making Chi
cago foremost in the fight on scientific
crime. To begin with, in Professor
Haines and Dr. Hektoen we will have
two recognized authorities on this par
ticular phase of criminality. They are
in demand the country over for the so
lution of these perplexing murders."
There seems little doubt that the
1913 appropriations will include the
fund needed for the establishment of
tho "science bureau."
Kllsworth H. Board, chairman of the
You Understand
the many reasons
why you should
save your money
Avhy you should pay
all your bills by
check? Act now.
Open an account
with our Bank. No
restrictions as to
amount necessary.
We pay interest
on Savings Ac
counts and on Time
Certificates'.
Merchants ,
Savings & Trust
Company
Sixth and Washington Sts.
Open Saturday Evenings
6 to 8
finance committee, was enthusiastic
over the proposition.
Another suggestion along the same
line came before the Commissioners
from the Illinois Society of Mental Hy
giene, which is seeking financial sup
port for research work being conduct
ed In conjunction with the detention
hospital and InBanity Court. Represen
tatives of the society argued the merit
of the work being done by the society,
aiding the court 'n the solution of
many knotty problems that come be
fore It. The Commissioners were like
wise favorably impressed with their
plea.
OPTION GIVEN SETTLERS
Hawlej-'s cw Bill AVould Aid Those
on fnsarveyed Lands.
OR EG ONI AN NEWS BUREAU, Wash
ington, Jan. 4. Representative Hawley
today Introduced a bill amending the
three years' homestead law so that set
tlers who were residing- upon nnsur
veyed public lands at the time the
three years' bill became a law may.
when their land Is surveyed, have the
option of perfecting title under the new
law or under the did five years' law.
He later will introduce a bill, further
amending the three years' law, by re
ducing the amount of cultivation re
quired. This latter amendment Is drawn
in the Interest of homesteaders on land
In a timbered country.
Mr. Hawley today recommended the
reappointment of William M. Brown as
postmaster at Lebanon.
When the Oregon section of the In
dian appropriation bill is considered by
tho House, Mr. Hawley will offer an
amendment appropriating $6000 for dig.
ging new wells and Installing new
pumps at the Chemawa Indian School.
The present water supply of that school
Is inadequate and the pumps are In
such shape that it Is impossible to get
water to the second floor of some of
the buildings. This places the entire
institution in danger of fire.
FOR
OHlPliCOLOS
"When Grip prevails, everything is
Grip."
"Seventy-seven" meets the exigency
of the now prevailing epidemic of
Grip, with all its symptoms of influ
enza, Catarrh, pains and soreness in
the Head - and Chest, Cough, Sore
Throat, General Prostration, Fever
and aching bones.
"Seventy-seven'' taken early cuts
it short promptly.
Taken during its prevalence, it pre
occupies the system and prevents its
invasion.
A small vial of pleasant pellets, fits
the vest pocket. At your Druggist,
25c, or mailed.
Humphreys' Homeo. Medicine Co.. 156 Wll
ilam St.. New York. Advertisement.
Owes Her Life to
Eckman's Alterative
A Valuable Remedy for Throat and Luiny
Eckman's Alt era tiro la being used with
success it. the treatment of Tuberculosis In
all parts of the country. Persons who have
taken It, improved, gained weight, exhaust
ing night sweats stopped, fever diminished,
and many recovered. If you are Interested
to know more about It, we will put you In
touch with som who are now well. You
can Investigate and Judge for yourself. Read
of Mrs. Govert's recovery:
Griffith, Ind.
'Gentlemen: Thinking that perhaps a
short history of the remarkable recovery
of my mother-in-law (Mrs. Anna Covert)
might benefit some other sufferers, I give
th following testimonial: About Septem
ber 10, 190ft, she was taken sick with Catar
rhal Pneumonia, and continually grew
worse, requiring a trained nurse. Night
sweats were so bad that It was necessary
to change her clothing once or twice every
nighi; her cough increased and got so bad
that everybody expected that she would not
live much longer. In January, when Rev.
Win. Bers. of St. Michael's Church, at
Sherevllle, Ind.. prepared for her death, he
recommended that I get Eckman's Altera
tive, and see if it would not give her some
relief. I then requested the attending physi
cian to give his diagnosis and he Informed
me that she had Consumption and was be
vond all medical aid. When I asked If he
thought that it was useless to try the
Alterative, he replied that 'No physician
could help her any and I could suit myself
about It.' So I Immediately had Rev. Vm.
Berg to aend for a bottle. Practically with
out hope for recovery, I Insisted that ahe
try the Alterative, which she did. I am
glad to say that she soon began to Improve.
Now. she works as hard as ever, weighs
twenty pounds heavier that she ever did
before she took sick, and is in good health.
She frankly says she owes her life and
health to Eckman's Alterative.-
Sworn Affidavit) JOS. GRIMMER.
Eckman's Alterative is effective In Bron
chitis. Asthma, Hay Fever, Throat and Lung
Troubles and in upbuilding the system. Does
not contain poisons, opiates or habit-forming
drugs. For sale by The Ow Drug Co.
and other lradlnr druggists. Ask for book-
Jft telling of recoveries and write to Eckman
Laboratory, i'tuiaaeipma. jra., lor aauuionnj
evidence.
Out-of-Town Folks Should Take Advantage of the Parcel Post and Our Elficient Mail Order Service-Mail Orders
Carelully Filled Sams Da 7 at Clearance Price- All Orders Prepaid to A 1 Points Where Charges Don't Exceed 5fr
Women's 25c Cotton Hose at 19
About 1000 dozen pairs of extra heavy
Cotton Stockings for women. They
are made 'with double sole and high
spliced heel and are guaranteed fast
black. All sizes from &2 to 10. They
are without doubt the best wearing
Stocking made to sell at 2oc a 1Q-
Fur. Phone Marshall 5080. Home rhon A 2112
The Most in Vaiue, The Best in Quality-
Women's $1.25 Umbrellas at S9
All lines reduced in Women's Umbrel
las. These are made on a 26-inch Par
agon frame with steel rod and Direc
toire handle and with a fine cotton and
linen cover that is guaranteed fast
color and waterproof. Many styles to
choose from. All are the best QQ
$1.25 values, on sale at GZfK,
Every Article in tlie Store at a Reduced Price for This Event
Values to $1.00, at 49
Long Dresses, Mother
Hubbard style, French ef
fects, and neat little Wash
Dresses comprise lot No. 1.
They are well made and
handsomely finished .and
are best values to $1.00..
Special tomor- A Q
row at rC
Contract Goods Alone Excepted
V
A Sale crowded with money-saving opportunities. We must readjust stocks
and prepare for the income of Spring merchandise. Again our January Clear
ance Sale. The second week, with bigger and better values than ever before.
We've also secured many great bargains in White Goods of every description
for this sale. It only remains for you to come and profit by this great under
priced sale. Words fail us when we attempt to tell you about this great sell
ing event. We must content ourselves with a bare announcement. But then
again it doesn't need any great talking effort, for the people of this locality
are well acquainted with "the unusual values we alwavs offer on this occasion.
You'll find TERRIFIC CUT PRICES LN EVERY SECTION.
Values to $3.00, at $1.29
At this price you have
choice of beautiful Dresses
handsomely trimmed with
embroidery and ribbons.
Well finished and shown
in long, short and French
stvles. Regular values to
$3.00. Very
special at . .
$1.29
All Lines Reduced in
Dress Goods and Silks
The Most Fashionable Fabrics to Go at Lowered Prices
This sale Avill interest
every woman who
wants to make every
penny count such
desirable and season
able fabrics never car
ried lower prices. You
have choice of plain
or fancy effects, of
every weave, every
color, and a wide
range of qualities.
Just see what
wonderful values
await your coming:
The Season's Silk Sensation Fancy Silks of finest qual
ities in exclusive designs and rich effective
colorings; also Plain Silks and Satins in all
shades; $1.00 and $1.25 grades at, yard
You have choice of yard-wide Black Swiss Taffetas and
Messalines, yard-wide Fancy Brocaded Lining Satins,
Herringbone Satins and Plain Satins, yard-wide Silk
Poplins in most any shade, also 27-ineh Novelty Jacquard
Poplins, 24 to 27-inch Fancy Swiss Messalines, Louisines,
Taffetas, Amora Silks, Pongees, Printed Warp Novel
ties, Beautiful, Rich Pompadour Silks, etc. truly an
endless assortment of designs and colorings to choose
from and all are of standard qualities that sell regularly
at $1.00 and $1.25 a vard, priced CO
for this sale at, the yard VJOC
56-inch All-Wool Dress Goods, $1.50 Grade, 98
Strictly high-class, extra weight, pure wool Dress Goods
full 56 inches wide, including the popular new weaves,
Scotch Mixtures, Fancy Tweeds, Illuminated Diagonals,
etc., all of desirable shades and colorings, and QO
the best $1.50 quality, now on sale at OC
$1.00 and $1.25 Dress Goods at, the Yard, 69
42 to 54-inch Piece-Dyed Dress Goods in Granites, Wool
Taffetas, Panamas, Novelty Serges, New Wool Crepes,
Hard-Finished Worsteds, Prunellas, etc., all shown in the
correct new shades and colorings; regular $1 fiQr
and $1.25 qualities, priced this sale at, yard 0C
Women's Knit Underwear
Women's Wool Vests, Pants and Tights of seasonable
weight. All sizes in gray. Our regular $1.25 oq
lines at, the garment .OJC
Here is one of the most important items to be found in
this section of the store. A sale of Women's Extra Fine
Gray Wool Vests, Pants and Tights, Winter style gar
ments in all sizes. The Vests come with high neck and
long sleeves, and the Pants and Tights come in ankle
length. All our regular $1.25 lines ftQr
now on sale at OI7C
January Sale Muslinwear
Muslin Skirts, $1-$1.25 Values, 79
A very special line of Muslin Skirts,
made with deep embroidery flounce
and shown in a good range of pat
terns. All well finished. Regular
$1.00 and $1.25 values, 7Qf
specially priced at
Muslin Skirts, $1.50-$1.75 Vals., 98
A fine showing of good Muslin Skirts
made with cambric top and deep em
broidery or lace flounce. Dozens of
dainty patterns to select from. Best
$1.50 and $1.7o values,
special at
Muslin Skirts, to $2.50 Vals., $1.49
An extra fine line of Women's Mus
lin Skirts, well made and beautifully
trimmed .with lace and embroidery
Regular values to $2.50, d - A Q
special at :.pi.7
Corset Covers, 65c-75c Values, 39
An extra large line to select from,
made of fine quality nainsook and
daintily trimmed with pretty em
broideries, laces and ribbons. Regu
lar 65c and 75c values, Qr
very special at OSC
Princess Slips that are regular val
ues to $2.50, specially di Of
priced at .P 1
Women who appre
ciate genuine sav
ings will attend this
sale and provide for
a full season's needs.
The items listed be
low do not begin to
tell how good the
values are; 3ou must
visit this section and
see for yourself how
well the garments
are made and in
what pretty styles.'
Values Are Simply
Remarkable
See Our Window Every Garment
Reduced
Corset Covers, to $1.75 Values, S5
A beautiful line of Corset Covers,
made of excellent -quality nainsook
and very prettily trimmed with lace
and embroidery. Regular Q C
values to $1.75, special at Ovlv
Muslin Drawers, Best 75c Vals., 39
At this price you have an enormous
line to select from. They come in the
regular cut, wide circular, closed cir
cular, kniekerbocker and the new
narrow leg. They are made of good
quality nainsook and cambric with
trimmings of lace and embroidery.
AH extra well made and fin- OQ.
ished. Regular 75c values, spl.-'1''
We are closing out odd lines of high
grade Drawers, values DC-
to $2.00, at OUk
Princess Slips of good quality nain
sook, handsomely trimmed. Best
$1.50 and $1.75 values, Q8
special at 'ot
Princess Slips, prettily trimmed with
lace and embroidery; QCr
$1.00 and $1.25 values OJt
Clearance prices on all Corsets, in
cluding R. & G., La Greoue and Fer
ris Waists.
Brassieres, to 75c Values, 39
A big special on this popular gar
ment. They are made of very good
materials, neatly trimmed with lace
and embroidery and shown in dozens
of pretty styles. All the well-known
makes, including Nature's Rival, De
Bevoise and Isabella. All sizes, 32
to 46. Regular values QQr
to 75c, special at OI7C
All Lines Reduced In Tliis Sale
of Women's Knit Underwear
For Both Women and Children
This season marks a new record for low prices in our popular
Knit Underwear Section. Here you will find seasonable weight
garments in all styles and sizes for both women and children
marked at prices that insure a splendid saving on each purchase.
We offer Women's Fine Cotton Union Suits of medium weight,
splendid fit and perfect finish. Best (Qr
$1.00 values at, the suit
A prominent manufacturer's leading lines, comprising all styles,
fine medium-weight Cotton Union Suits in high-neck with long,
short or elbow sleeves, in knee length. All sizes in white. Gar
ments of perfect fit and finish, always sold at $1 a suit, Q
priced for this sale at only OJC
Woolen Union Suits for women, of extra fine quality; both gray
and white garments in high-neck, long-sleeve 0 "J Q
styles in ankle length. Regular $3 grade at P
Reductions in Men's Section
With the Exception of Contract Goods
You will doubtless marvel at the tremendous opportunities thus
presented for money-saving; in other words, you may come con
fidently expecting great values and you will get. them. Here
are bona fide reductions from our regular low selling prices:
qa For Men's Heavy-Weight, High-Grade Cotton Union
UC Suits that are the best $1.00 quality.
For Men's Extra Weight, Perfect-Fitting Cotton
Union Suits that are regularly sold at $1.25.
For Men's Extra Heavy and Extra Fine Cotton
Union Suits of the best $1.50 quality. .
For Men's Fine Worsted Union Suits of perfect fit
and finish; regular $2.50 grade.
For Cooper's Derby-Ribbed Shirts and Drawers that
always sell at $1.50 a garment.
For $1.50 lines of Men's Fine Dress Shirts in all
styles, sizes and patterns.
$1.13
$1.35
$2.25
.15
.15
$1
$1
f