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TITE SUNDAY OREGONIAKV POIiTXAXD. NOVEMBER 15, 1914. "CAT NAPS" ADVISED BY ACTRESS AS GAY "TONIC Minna Gombel, of "A Pair of Sixes," Says Girl Friends Agree on Suc cess of "Forty Winks" for Health and Beauty. RECALL PETITIONS Grand Jury Investigates, Dis trict Attorney Finding Nu merous Forgeries. $ ij.OOOWortft Merchandise. iiTFirst-Class BLAME ON CIRCULATORS mm (pndition,Keseued from tfjepartlw Bume&Sanfatalma Some Documents Are Alleged to Be Bogus In Entirety, Others Teem With "Faked" Signatures and Few Found to Be All Right. 14 FRAUDS FOUND Wholesale forgeries ire alleged to have been found in the petitions filed to bring about the recent city recall election and District Attorney Evans has brought the subject before th Multnomah grand Jury. It is not sus pected that the recall committee, com posed of M. E. Gibson, G. D. Hohlt and A. c. Allen, are guilty of misconduct in obtaining the required number of names, but the theory is that these men were imposed upon by irrespon sible circulators. Many of the petitions filed with City Auditor Barbur before the election ere said to be palpable frauds. Some peti tions are thought to be 100 per cen forgeries. Others bear many names said to have been signed by the circu lators. A number of these names were entirely fictitious and others were names of well-known citizens, who say they did not know their names were being used to further the recall move ment. Jeweler Alleges Forgery. Joseph Jaeger. East Twenty-fourth and Stanton streets, a jeweler, is one of these. Although a strong supporter of Mayor Albee, his name was forged, apparently, to a recall petition, and to add further to his humiliation, the name was misspelled. In another in stance a. name was misspelled and someone sought to correct it by writ ing in another letter with a pencil of a different color. District Attorney Evans and Walter Geren, special agent for the District Attorney's office, have brought inter esting facts to light since the petitions were turned over to them by City At torney La Rouche for grand jury inves tlgation. The circulators in some in stances gave false addresses, one worn an employed by the committee hav ing given as her residence a number that would be in the middle of the Willamette River, were there any such number. Addresses Are Vacant Lots. Vacant lots throughout the city were listed on some of the petitions as the addresses of many of the fictitious names signed. In other places names were placed on the lists and residences given which, upon inquiry, were found to be the homes of other persons, who had no knowledge of the persons said to live there. The errors are attributed to ir responsible circulators accused of taking advantage of the committee. Many of the circulators, however, turned in petitions without errors and against which no objections could be placed. The petitions were certified, as required by law, before Percy Heald, a notary in the Lumbermen s build ing. District Attorney Evans says he believes Mr. Heald also has been im posed upon and it is only fair to him declared Mr. Evans, to say that Mr. Heald is aiding the investigation in every way he can. He has already ap peared before the grand jury to tell what he knows about the circumstances of the case and offered to return at any time of his own accord. Names Appear Thrice. One petition contained 40 names, the same names being used on three dif ferent petitions, and this list appears to be a forgery throughout. Mrs. C. Nair, of 440 Jefferson street, said he name had been forged on all these petitions. Mrs. W. R. Wiggins, of 737 Clackamas street, declared her husband's name was forged to all three petitions. She said that neither she nor her husband had signed any recall petition. Captain J. Pope,' of 441 West. Park street, said he signed no petition, al though his name, with the correct ad tlress, appears. The name of M. Laud- oriklos, battalion chief of the fire department, 344 Multnomah street, ap pears on a petition, although he says his name was forged. There Is not the slightest resemblance between the signature as it appears on the peti tion aud his signature oh his registra tion card. I i 48 Circulators Engaged. ' - There were 48 circulators engaged to glean signatures. The grand jury, " after a thorough investigation is had, may return indictments against such as are found to have turned in bogus petitions. A charge of perjury may be made against all who swore falsely as to the correctness of the names on their lists, and forgery may be charged. District Attorney Evans said: "One of the peculiarities with refer ence to the recall act is that it carries no penalty for any violation of it, nor is it entirely clear Just what statute the District Attorney will proceed tin dor in prosecution. It has established one thing clearly, however; that is that legislation will be proposed which will be intended to fill out the defi ciencies in the recall law as well as provide penalties for such abuses as are shown by the records submitted here. - "It appears from the data submitted that there have been numerous for geries committed. Not only fictitious names with fictitious addresses have been given, but an attempt has been made to forge the names of well known citizens. Discrepancies Are Many. "One petition contains the following discrepancies: "Joseph Lynch, 209 Salmon street. Mr. Lynch was not known at that ad dress, nor could anyone there give any information aoout mm. "James Brown. 2094 Main street. There is no such number on Main street. "Marcus Burnsgard, 227 Montgomery street. The persons at this address had lived there a number of years and no such person ever lived there. "J. J. Austerly, 224 Broadway. De tectives could find no number and such number properly would come in a va cant lot. "J. H. McMillan, 102 Second street. No one at that address knows the man. "Another petition circulated by different person contains the following irregularities: "G E. Alderman, 254 Front street. Mr. Alderman resides there, but told the detectives that his signature had been forged on the petition. "R. R. Rowe. 410 Second street. Mr. Rowe is not known there and has never lived there. "A. P. Hurst. 446 Second street. The detectives could find no such number on Second street. "B. N. Atwood, 313 Columbia. There ill '--frJ-h&M ' ' L SS2. I KNOW just what I have to thank for my gay spirits," declared charming Minna Gombel, who plays Florence in "A Pair of Sixes." I have preached it to many of my girl friends, and. after they have tried it, they all vote it a huge success. Per haps you will smile when I tell you, because I don't remember ever having heard of it before, but I put all my faith on a series of catnaps taken at intervals through the day whenever I have a chance to close my eyes and lie back undisturbed. Of course, to be well and overflowing with good spirits all the time a girl must live a regular life. There must be no gaps between things; she must have time for every thing and live exactly as she would play a game. For that reason I al- lap. The things that I do are, of course, interesting. How could I be happy doing things that were dull or monotonous? But I perform, them re ligiously, so that, to a certain extent, my days are lived in periods of routine exactness. "And now for my catnaps. After. I have finished, say with my period of studying. I allow my thoughts to wan der off away from the events of the day for about five or 10 minutes. In short. I take 4C winks, relaxing every muscle and keeping my eyes tightly closed so as not to see my surround ings. Sometimes X can almost drop off for a few minutes, sometimes I am not a bit sleepy, and I Just rest, but I al ways get a great deal of comfort, for my mind isn't accustomed to routine work, and when it is scrambling around in the short breathing spaces that I allow at different times during the ways divide my day into periods and i day it is searching out new material in I never allow any two periods to over- which to take an Interest." is no such number on Columbia street. "Another . petition, circulated by a woman, contains the following irreg ularities: "E. Marson, 71 Park street. There is no such number on this street. "W. F. Gilbert. 47 First street. This is a store and Gilbert is not known there." COUNTY BACKS TWO BILLS Commissioners Would Have lilmlt for Purchases Increased. County Commissioners have a direct interest in having two measures pre pared for submission to the Legisla ture. One is a bill providing that the county may buy supplies to the amount of $250 without being required to ad vertise and receive ' sealed bids. The nresent limit Is $100. It will also be incorporated in tho bill that if. after bids are received for supplies amount ing to more than $250. better arrange ments can bein.3o by buying in the open market, that the Commissioners have the right to do so. D. C. Lewis, a member of the Legislature from this county, will be asked to father this bill. Legislative action also is desired in regard to procuring money for the county from the state in return for tne support of non-resident poor. The county has claims against the state- amounting to more than $11,000 on this score. On the other hand, the state presented a bill for $9533 to the county for the support of persons sent to the institution for the feeble-minded from this county, and the Commissioners hoped to have the county's claim offset this charge. It was the opinion of the District Attorney's office, however. that the state's bill must be paid, and the only hope ,f or procuring the $11,000 is to bring about the passage of suit able legislation. The Multnomah dele gation will be asked to take up the subject. SKATING STYLES DIFFER SMALL FIGURES IX LIMITED SPACE NO LONGER ADMIRED. . PRIZES FOR ESSAYS UP School Children Invited to Write on "A Greater Portland." Louis M. Roswell, Instmctor at Port land Rink, Says Dances Are Grace ful and Net Difficult. Louis M. Roswell, former Instructor at the St. Nicholas ice rink in New Tork City, who holds the same position at the local ice hippodrome, thinks that the old style of ice skating will soon be a thing of the past. ' "The old style of skating popular in the United States up until a. few years ago," said Mr. Roswell yesterday, "was confined to the execution of small fig ures in a limited space. In these small movements there predominated jerky movements ana Kicks. They were usually performed on an outdoor lake or pond. In those days the person who made the most difficult tracing or prettiest markings on the ice was considered the best skater, without re gard to the strained position or awk ward postures assumed in making these figures. However, since the coming of artificial ice this style has changed. "The new and artistic figure skating consists of long sweeping sustained curves and glides with the body held in perfect poise and graceful balance. To see this illustrated by some of the modern skaters is to see the finest picture of physical grace so far pro duced by any sport, in the world. "The modern dancing on skates which has created a sensation in all of the large cities of America and Europe will instantly appeal to every one, par ticularly women, for they are truly at their best in the graceful art of skating. "It is a common sight now in any of the large Eastern rinks to see as manv as 12 or 14 couples waltzing, two-step ping or tangoelng on the ice. Any person who can skate or has proper instruction should be able to learn some of these dances in a short time. Six cash prizes for the best essays written on "A Greater Portland," by students of the Portland schools, have been offered by the Greater Portland Plans Association. The prizes will consist of first and second awards to college, high school and grammer school students. All competitors will be elected to asso ciate membership in the Greater Plans Association. A committee from the association will meet in room A. at the Public Central Library, on November 19, to arrange the details of the contest. The com mittee consists of instructors from Reed College and from the public schools. The meeting will begin at 8 P. M. Members of the committee have Invited prospective contestants to at' tend. LEO FR1EDE HEADS WORK Budget Commission Organizes Make Estimate of Expenses. to Organization was effected by the Budget Commission, at a meeting Fri day, Leo Friede being named chair man. An adjournment was taken until next Monday, when the work of deter mining approximate -county expendi tures for the coming year will be un dertaken in earnest. Probably two weeks will be needed for the completion of the budget. Pres sent at yesterday's meeting were Com missioners Holman and Lightner, George Lowrence, Jr.; R. A. Strong, E. ts. MaciNaugnton, Leo riede, C. W. Hodson. Frank Kiernan and J. N. Teal. When the Grace Line's Steamship "Santa Catalina" took fire . and was beached in the Columbia River near St. Helens, Oregon, October 16, thousands of dollars' worth of goods were practically undamaged! J. Simon & Brother, largest sal vage brokers in the Pacific North west, bought all the "Santa Cata lina" merchandise from insurance underwriters. Goods in transit from New York and Eastern points, intended for local wholesalers and jobbers, including Dry Goods, Underwear, Muslins,Ginghams,Gr oceries, Hardware, etc. The Greatest Merch an ciise in Such a sale as this has never been held in the Northwest before! In surance companies and shippers take the loss the public is offered this merchandise in first-class con dition, at less than manufacturers' cost! Everything will be thrown on sale beginning at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning at Simon's Salvage Store, 131-33 First street', across from P. R. L. & P. Co.'s station. Buy at practically your own price! Noth ing is restricted! Attention, dry goods stores, you can buy this "San ta Catalina" stock at less than wholesale. on Staple istory. iavm Portlan d'sH 25c Children's Hose 9c Best grade of children's school Hose. Extra well made in a heavy grade of Sea Island cotton. While the lot lasts, limit 10 pairs to customer, pair 9c 12V2c Ginghams, l&tSS 8c Best grade of gingham in all colors and patterns. Just 6000 in the whole lot. While it lasts, not over 15 yds. to one customer, yard 8c Fleisher's Wool Yarn, in all colors, while it lasts, skein 18c Pillow Slips, made of good grade of muslin, full size. Special, the dozen. . 5c 82c 49c $1.00 Bed Sheets, best grade, full size. In per fect condition. While they last, each To $2.00 Umbrellas, for both men and women, q in good condition; while they last, each Ot)C 2Yzc Handkerchiefs, in perfect condition, all in sizes hems, not over 1 doz. to 1 customer. Doz. xiC $1.00 Alarm Clock, in good condition. A bargain QQ that is worth while. While they last, each OuC $1.00 New Cotton Blankets in perfect condition, large size, colors gray and white. Not over three to jj one customer, each QtC 25c Galvanized Iron Pails, extra large size and in q perfect condition. While they last, each A)C 50c Poker Chips Now at, the Box 26c 100 in a box, all colors. Never sxld less than 50c. Our price, box 0C 90,000 Cans Campbell's Soups Campbell's and Van Camp's fa mous Soups in all kinds of flavors. Never sell less than 10c. Only 10 cans to one customer. . While this lot lasts, can 75c Galvanized Wash Tubs, for 30c Guaranteed in perfect con dition. Each worth OA 75c. Our price only OUC 60c Shoe Soles, must go at, dozen 40c 5c Paint, i 15c Best Shoe Laces, now going at, dozen Famous "Sunproof" while it lasts, can. . . Good Lead Pencils, must go, i at two dozen for IOC Large Tea and Table Spoons, OA selling at, dozen 3UC 60c Best Lanterns, must go, at 15c Sink Strainer slashed now to Best Grade Roofing Paper, sacrificed at, square $2.00 Chairs", in good condi tion, special at 80c Kitchen Chairs, while they last, only 35c 5c 30c 75c 35c 5c Canvas Gloves, only 5 pairs to one customer, now 3c 30c Best Grade of Chewing To bacco, special, pound ....... Best grade of Persian 4 AO Ivory Hand Mirrors, sp'l.Sl.JjO Best grade of Persian Ivory Button Hooks, sp'I. Best grade of Persian Ivory Nail Files, special . . . 23c ..23c The Price Cutters Sale Starts at 8 o'Clock Monday Morning! J, The Trust Busters 131 -33 First Street ACROSS FROM P. R. L. & P. COMPANY'S STATION buttermaker, save Methodist Body Advises Needs. At the meeting' of the Sellwood Methodist Brotherhood In the Sellwood T. M. C. A. the first of the -week. I resolution was adopted asking the ctm mlttee of 100 citizens who conducted the "dry" campaign in this county to continue Its organization for the pur pose of assisting legislation for en forcing prohibition. It was the senti ment of the brotherhood that the pro hibition law should be strictly en forced. A. resolution was ordered drawn expressing regret on tho death of Bishop C. W. Smith, who was a charter member of the brotherhood. Rev. A. R. McLean, new pastor of the Sellwood Methodist Church, - was re ceived into the membership and de livered a brief talk. JUNCTION CREAMERY PAYS Receipts for First Two Years SJiow Total of $68,531.21. JUNCTION CITY. Or, Nov. 14. (Spe cial.) By order of the board of direct ors of the Junction City Creamery, Inc., a get-together meeting was held in the Oddfellows' hall Saturday, No vember 7. Professor E. B. Pitts, of the extension department of O. A. C, lec tured on the "Improvement of the Dairy Herd." At noon a free dinner was Berved, 360 plates being set. The afternoon was given to the reports of the officers and discussion of silos. silage and other things of interest to the dairymen. President S. Jensen and L. P. Holgerson, brief talks. . Chris Myhre, secretary of the cream ery for the two years of its operation, stated that on November 1 the cream rv had been running two years. Dur ing this time 233,903 pounds of butter has been made, for which $67,035.45 was received. In addition to that cream was sold for $883.45 and buttermilk for $602.27, making total gross receipt oi $68,531.21. He also said 13,101 pounds of butter was consumed by the farm ers, taken in exchange for an1 equal amount of butterfat. Including the amount exchanged, the creamery received 195,373 pounds of butterfat from its patrons during the two years, for which it paid Jo8,ao.a The disbursements of the creamery were S9590.32. Loss from bad ac counts. etc- was seven-tenths of 1 oer cent. Patrons received an av erage price of 33 1-3 cents for their butterfat. Forest Service Position Is Open. The United States Civil Service Com mission announces that on December 2 an examination for blue printer, male. will be held In this city to fill & va cancy in this position in the Forest Service, Albuquerque. N. M salary $720 per annum. Complete information and application blanks may be obtained from T. V. Hutchlns, local secretary, Postofflce building, Portland, Or. COUNT NEAR ALBANY OVER Official Returns Elect Liewelling Justice of Peace by 343 Votes. ALBANY. Or.. Nov. 14. (Special.) L. G. Lewelling' defeated Elmer Rich ardson by a vote of 1424 to 1081 for Justice of the Peace in the Albany Jus tice district in the election last weefi. The canvass of the official vote dis closes that justices were elected In the other districts of the county as fol lows: District No. 2, C. J. Shedd, of Shedds; District No. 3, D. Taylor, of Halsey; District No. 4, Levi Douglas, of Harrisburg: District No. 5, A. Park, of Brownsville; District No. 6, G. W. Cru son, of Lebanon: District No. 7, F, M. Hazen. of Sodaville; District No. 8. H. C. Roloff. of Sweet Home; District No. 9. "W. H. Scott, of Crawfordsville; District No. 10. Ira G. Soule, of La comb; District No. 11, Riley Shelton, of Sclo; District No. 12. C. B. Gaines, of Gates. The following constables were elect ed: District No. 1. John Catlin, of Al bany: District No. 2, L. B. Kent, of Shedds; District No. 3, Arlie Cummings, of Halsey; District No. 4, Thomas J. Stephens, of Harrisburg; District No. 5, W. R. Morgan, of Brownsville; Dis trict No. 6, A. M. "Wilson, of Lebanon; District No. 7. J. Stewart, of Sodaville; District No. 8. Henry R. Slavens, of Sweet Home: District No. 9, John Smith, of Crawfordsville: District No. 10, W. L. Burton, of Lacomb; District No. 11, J. N. Weddle. of Sclo; District No. 12, J. L. Weaver, of Mill City. Knisp.el Trial Decision Postponed. Upon motion of the attorney for Julius Knispel. convicted of having carried on a traffic In morphine. Judge Morrow yesterday postponed his de cislon in regard to the motion entered by Knlspel some time ago for a new trial. A decision will be announced tomorrow. R. R. AVhite Xamed for Senator. TACOMA, Nov. 14. The Republican executive committee today chose R. R. White, Mayor of Sumner, as the can didate for the special election De cember 8, to elect a successor to the iate Senator W. D. Cotter, of Puyallup, of the Twenty-fifth District. The Demo crats have settled on Hugh Herren, of Puyallup. It is considered certain the Progressives will nominate J. P. Leavltt, whose term as County Com missioner expires January 1. Reedville Talent - Shows at Orenco. OREN'CO, Or.. Nov. 14. (Special.) Reedville talent came over and gave an amateur play at the Presbyterian Church Thursday evening. At the close a basket social was held by the young people of Orenco. The proceeds will go toward the new manse. Despite the stormy weather a large audience attended.