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lO EARLY INCIDENTS IN SALEM RECOUNTED Ex-Residents, at Second An nual Gathering at Oaks, Tell of "Old Days." OFFICERS ARE ELECTED Ex-Governor Geer Is Chosen Pres . ident and Mrs. Mattie G. Palmer Secretary Colonel Miller Acts as Toastmaster. . Reminiscences of the "old days" back In Salem characterized the ad dresses given at the second annual gathering of former residents of that city, which was held at the Oaks Park yesterday afternoon and evening, with probably 500 persons in attendance. In addition to the picnic dfnner and addresses, the members of the party were entertained by the management of the place with a programme in the auditorium in the afternoon and- fire works at night. At the business meeting closing the gathering, which was presided over by the president of the organization. Judge Charles E. Wolverton, officers were chosen. ex-Governor T. T. (Jeer being elected president. Other offi cers chosen were: Judge It. S. Bean, vice-president: Mrs. Mattie Gilbert Pal mer, secretary; Scott Bozorth, treas urer: B. H. Bowman, Mrs. J. J. Murphy and Mrs. Lulu G. Herren, members of the board of directors. After a few words, in which he ex pressed his pleasure at beinir present at such a gathering. Judge Wolverton turned' the meeting over to Colonel Robert A. Miller, who was the toast master of the afternoon. J. K. Gill la Heard. J. K. Gill, in a brief address, told of the many pleasant memories which he still had of the days which be spent in Salem. "One 'of the dearest of those mem ories." he said, "was of the dear lady whom I met there and who has been my companion for 4 8 years." Mrs. Clara H. Waldo told of her ar rival in Salem, when she' was but a child 4 years old. Her father, she said, was then a member of the Leg islature. Her address was full of pleasant reminiscences of the life of the State Capital at that time. "I frequently regret that I did not live In Salem longer." said ex-Governor Geer. However, while I lived there I lived longer than most." Mr. Geer related many humorous In cidents which occurred during his school days at Willamette University. Greateat C'ltr FornMD. Judge P. H. D'Arcy.- of Salem, laid claim to being with one exception the oldest resident now living in Salem. In closing he paid a tribute to Port land. "You are going to have the greatest city on the earth," he said, addressing the Portland people. "You are fortu nate," he continued, "in being so sit uated so that you can handle the com merce of the world." Among others who spoke were: John Minto. of Salem; Mrs. W. U. Kantner, Mrs. A. N. Moores, of Salem; C. B. Moores, Judge H. J. Bigger. Gus Wheeler, Dr. W. L. Kantner and Frank E. Hodgkin. C. B. Moores said that he was proud of the fact that he had been a trustee of Willamette University for 39 con secutive years. Following his election as president of the organization, Mr. Geer made an address in which he advocated loyalty to Salem and to Willamette University on the part of the former residents of that city. He urged that all 'join In making the next annual gathering of the organization still more successful. Salem Resident Come In addition to the Portland people who were present at tho gathering probably a dozen people, now residents of Salem, came to the city to be pres ent and to meet their old friends. Those who attended the picnic din ner in the afternoon follow: Judge P. H. D'Arcy, Salem; Teresa E. D'Arcy, Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Miller. Mrs. W. D. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. William J. Clarke, Gertrude, Virginia and Bruce Wells, Merrill B. Moores. Frances White. Mrs. James White. Frank E. Hodgkin. William M. Hodkgin. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Hodgkin. Sarah E. Moores. Charles B. Moores. Cora D. Moores, Mr. and Mrs. R S. Bean. A. N. Moores, Sa lem; Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Cannon, Mr. and Mrs. William Staiger. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Bigger. Mrs. Ella E. Bybee, Mrs. Helen L. Stratton. Mrs. Mary J. Creigh ton, Mabel S. Creighton. Mrs. J. M. Freeman. Mrs. George H. Tracy, Mrs. Maggie Rector Carter. Hood River; T. T. Geer, Isabella T. Geer, Lucy E. Wat ters. Helen Miller Senn. Mrs. William Carey Johnson. Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Leh man and children. Mary Payne. Lena Payne. Mrs. Delia Jeffrey, John Knight, Mrs. John Knight, Miss Ena Knight, L. L. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Clarke. Dr. and Mrs. A. 3. Giesy. Mrs. E. C. Mur phy, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Crumpacker, Mrs. M. A. Plamondon, Mrs. L. P. Brown, Mrs. James W. Cook. Mr. and Mrs. Folger Johnson, Mrs. Clara H. Waldo, Hariett McArthur, Susan L. Samuels. Mettie Hirsch, Mrs. J. V. Beach. Miss Samuel. Mrs. Z. M. Parvin, T. Holver aon. Paul H. Sroat. Gertrude H. Sroat. Ralph A. Watson. Elizabeth Sroat, Neva G. Watson. Richard W. Williams? Fran ces F. Williams, George Williams. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Parvin. Zedoc Parvin and Z. M. Parvin. MILL TO BUY MORE LAND Ttoseburg Plant Finds Pair Grounds Site Xot Large Ejnongh. ROSEBURG. Or., July 10. (Special.) As a result of enlargements made in the plans of the sawmill to be erected here by Kendall Brothers, the owners of the proposed mill today announced that they would require considerable land in addition to the fair grounds which will ba donated to them by Its stockholders. This trapt contains 48 acres. The additional land needed for mlll ing purposes will be purchased by Kendall Brothers and will probably ad join the site already selected for the mill. Work on the mill will begin about August 1, according to present plans. Albany Stores Close for Chantanqua. ALBANY, Or.. July 10. (Special.) Though the usual Saturday night clos ing hour Is 10 o'clock, most of Albany's business houses closed tonight at 6 o'clock on account of Albany's Chau tauqua. Tonight's programme was given by Ciriclllo's Concert Company. Ciriclllo's Band was the principal at traction this afternoon. A lecture by Nelson Darling, "Town Expert." was the feature of the programme last night. He discussed municipal problems and gave) him Idea, of things needed in Albany. SOME OF FORMER SALEM PEOPLE TALKS ARE CATALOGUED COMPILATION OF HARVKV SCOTTS WORK MADK B' SOX. List of Addrtawi and Lee t urea Ar ranged for Heady Reference at Hrqucit of Frleatd. A catalogue of the public addresses nd lectures of the late Harvey TV. Scott, for 40 years edltor-In-chicf of The Oregonian, has been compiled In booklet form by Leslie M. Scott, his son. With a brief accompanying descrip tion, telling their length, their place, their date and where, they may be found, most of the references being to back files of The Oregonian, the cata logue lists 61 of Mr. Scott's public ad dresses and lectures. They are placed under 12 headings: Chronology, Re ligion, Kducation. general History. His tory of Oregon and Washington, Eulo gy. Progress. Masonry. National Ex pansion. Lewis and Clark Exposition, Politics and Miscellany. In a foreword to the booklet Leslie M. Scott says: 'This is a catalogue or list of nubile addresses and lectures delivered by the late Harvey W. Scott, who was 40 years editor-in-chief of The Morning Oregonian, of Portland. Oregon, until his death, August 7, 1910. "The list is arranged In both topical and chronological order, to facilitate reference by either convenient method. The life-work of Mr. Scott was that of Editor, to which- he devoted his versatile energies during nearly half a century, and in which his fame spread Nation-wide. "Many requests came to Mr. Scott for public addresses, most of which he was impelled to decline, by daily newspaper tasks. The invitation, which he ac cepted he made occasions of careful preparation and the discourses were among the most characteristic and ad mirable utterances of his career. "The audiences expected the widely- known Editor to use his masterful re sources on subjects literary or histori cal or theological or philosophical; the Editor realized the expectation: the re sults were discourses of scholarly sub stance and fine literary finish. "Mr. Scott prepared his addresses and lectures much the same way as bis editorials in sanqtum or library. On the platform he Interspersed frequently with spontaneous allusions. His diction, like his thinking, was deliberative, self critical and precise. His delivery sought no oratorical effects: It was GOLDEN WEDDING HELD BY PIONEER COUPLE Mr. and Mrs. E. P. McDanieL Who Were Wed July 4, 1863. Recall Hard ships Encountered in Early Days. MR AND MRS. E. P. M'DANIEL celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on July 4 at their home. 930 Melinda avenue. E. P. McDaniel was born In Benton County, Missouri. May 2. 1S39. His parents moved to Kansas in 1834. and In the Spring of 1861, at the age of 22 years, he hired himself to a passing emigrant and drove a team of four mules across the plains, reaching Port land In September, 18S1. For the next three months he worked for the firm of Carson & Porter In their sash and door factory. Following this he found employment on a farm in the Tualatin Valley, working three months for $20 a month. In the Spring of '63. despairing of a fortune through farming, he went to Eastern Oregon and took charge of the "Slough House," a few miles north of Baker. Later he found employment in a store in the embryo town of Union, but In the Spring of '64 bought a small pack train and transported flour from Walla Walla to the mines of Eastern Oregon, following that business during that year. Incidentally, in passing the Cove, or "Hendershott Point." he formed the ac quaintance of a young widow who had already located a homestead in that beautiful section. Her name was Mrs. Fannie Cowles i Pauline. Their wedding was celebrated THE SUNDAY OREGONIATf. rORTT,AXD. JULY 11. 191a. WHO CELEBRATED WITH A REUNION AT THE OAKS YESTERDAY.' -1 - " ,3" s - "J '1 . ,1:1 . ' '' ' ' ' ' '''-' 1 Readlna, . rom Left to Rla-at. Pall Mrtiri, -. B. Moorea. Mra. Matlle tillbrrt Palmer. R- A. Miller. Joaa Mlato. Mra. liclr farter. Mra. MieKlr Kreeaaaa. 2 Kx-.OTf ror T. T. tverr. tap mr President of the Orsranlsatlaa. a Cieaeral XV. H. Odell, Ki-V ear-old Member of the Oraaa-Isatlon. simple and ntertaining and mostly followed manuscript. "Most notable of his public discourses, probably, was 'Religion, its Permanent Substance and Transitory Forms at the First Baptist Church. Portland. Novem ber 28, 1&95. To complete the materials for this catalogue has taken some four years of reading through 40 years of newspaper files. It is our purpose later to pub lish selections in book form: now to detail the following memoranda of sub jects dates, places, etc. "This pamphlet is compiled at the request of friends and admirers of the Editor, as a souvenir of his long work for the spread of Intelligence In the Pacific Northwest. "The references cite chiefly The Ore gonian and a file of Mr. Scott's writ ings, which has been compiled since his death and ald-d to his reference library. The articles in this file are topi cally arranged and consecutively num bered. Files of The Orejtonlan are in the office of that newspaper. In the Public Library at Portland and in the Oregon State Library at Salem." TON OF GAS PIPE STOLEN Warrant Isenetl for Arrest of Dan iel J. Gregory. Daniel J. Gregory, ex-deputy City Clerk, was charged with the larceny of 2000 pounds of 4-inch gas pipe owned by the Portland Oat A Coke Conpany In a complaint sworn out yes terday by C. R. Miller. A warrant was Issued for Mr. Greg ory's arrest, but had not been served at a late hour last night. July 4. 1865. In a log cabin which still stands at Cove. The ceremony. waa per formed by Judge Argenslnger. Th next year a more pretentious "box" house was built, elqht feet to the eaves and 14 by 24 fet. an archi tectural extravagance which at that time caused a great deal of comment as an evidence of the certain future growth of the country. In 1874 a modern ten-room structure was erected and for the next 20 years the McDaniel home was noted far and wide for its hospitality and surround ings. The McDaniels went to Baker in 1895 and came to Portland five years ago. Mr. and Mrs. McPanlel have had a family of three sons and three daugh ters, all living except the eldest son Samuel, who died in 1S94. Dr. E. B. and Dr K C. are physicians and surgeons of (Portland, and the daugh ters are Mrs Caddie Rees, of Portland: Mrs. Grace Hopping, of California, and Mis Birdie Mc-Daniel. who assists her brothers in their office work. The early trials of the pioneer couple of Eastern Oregon and the hardships endured and overcome and their sub sequent successes, intermingled with disappointments, furnished a complete picture of the composite experience of thousands who braved the vicissitudes of frontier life aa they came and en Joyed the triumphs which they won. . -. , . - r . ; . r . - - r 1' . . - - - L 1 WOMAN DR0WNS1H IVELL BODY OK MRS. MARY JOKS L1( OV- KRKD IX DKATII TRAP. Coroatrr Diaaiark Will PrlMloa Dorr K- Keaay to Put Ip Daagrr Slsraa or to Pence Off Spot. When 17-year-old Hareltlne !chineer. of 67 Fifti-enth street, learned that Mrs. Mary Jones, wife of C. L. Jones, a livestock deuler of 361 Vi Third street, was missing after she had gone Into the woods near Fifteenth and Spring streets, Portland Heights, looking for blackberries, he remembered yesterduy morning that a little terrier iie had lost 10 days before had fallen into an uncovered but hidden well In this district, and led the officers to the spot, where was found the body of the woman. Four years ago Officer Stanton, who. with Deputy Sheriff Christ of ferson and Special officer Ben Trenkinan. found the body, discovered the body of a boy who bad stumbled Into the same well. Coroner Dammasch announced that the owner of the property will be petitioned either to fill the well, and several others In the vicinity, or place board fences and warning about the traps. The police report the properly Is owned by lorr E. Keasey. The well was 14 feet deep and held about nine feet of water. The fall did not cause death, but Mrs. Jones had drowned. The well Is so hidden in underbrush that Us presence was never suspected by searchers who scoured the woods all night looking for Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Jones was S3 years old and leaves her husband and two married daughters. The body is at the Finley parlors, pending funeral arrangements. No Inquest will be held.. JUDGE GRANTS EXTENSION Insurance Police-Holders Allowed More Time to Pay. SALEM, Or.. July 10. (Special.) Circuit Judge Galloway todhy, upon the reiueKt cf Harvey Wells. State Insur ance Commissioner and receiver of the Oregon Merchants' Mutual and the Horticultural Fire Relief, laaued an order extending the time for brinxtng suits against the policy holders of th companies until August 1. Mr. Wells Informed the court that alnce levying the second assessment more money had been paid than under the first aaaess ment. The Commissioner said that suits would be filed against those who had not paid early in Auguet. Mr. Wells holds that the policy holders muni pay tip to loo per cent of the standard rate, although lawyers repre senting creditors say it should be un limited. SAMPLE STOVE IS STOLEN Thieve Take Heavy Cae, Evidently Thinking It Ijiden With Jewel. ROMilil'Hll. Or.. July 10. (Special.) A theft unique In the annals of crimi nal history In Douglas County occurred last night, when aome person entered the ofllce of a local hotel and atole a rample stove weighing In the neighbor hood of SO pounds. The stove waa In rased in leather and belonged to J. L, Lewis, a traveling salesman. Mr. Lewis reported the theft to the ofttcers nt-re today, but tonight no trace of the missing article had been found. Th Sheriff believes the stove was stolen by tramps, who supposed the case contained Jewelry. Mr. Lewis lives In Portland. . . WATER PROBLEMS SERIOUS Jackton County Irrigation Needs I Ex plained by Kng-lneer. SALEM. Or.. July 10. (Special.) The State Water Board Is confronted with a serious problem, according to State Engineer Lewis, who left the city today for Medford to Inspect road work in Jackson County. Upon bis de parture. Mr. Lewis said: "If twice the amount of water needed In the marsh districts of Central Ore gon Is decreed to these lands it will cut In half the area which can ulti mately be reclaimed In thla section. Owing to the extensive marsh areas, .the problem presents a serious aspect from the standpoint of the ultimate de velopment of the state." Mr. Lewis was accompanied by James T. ' Chlnnock and George Cochran. Water Commissioners. Tomorrow What? Will it be the same old dilly-dally see-saw and somersault grappling with a stereotyped sale of Men's Shoes? Will it be like the urchin bawling "Extra!" who grows hoarse trying to outyeli himself, to attract notice You dorVt have to Yell Facts And the truth is simply told OUR WOMEN'S SHOE STORE Moves to the Second Floor, August 1st. NO MORE MEN'S SHOES (THAT IS THE FACT. QUIETLY TOLD) Every Pair at Cost At Once (THATS THE TRUTH. SIMPLY TOLD) ' . e Beginning tomorrow, Monday Morning, we shall place on sale our entire stock of Men's New Shoes, without reserve, without restriction, at Two Sale Prices-$3.95 and $2.95 MEN'S Shoes and Oxfords Regular to $6.00 $3.95 Tan Russia Calf Patent Colt Vici Kid Demi-Calf English Lasts . Straight Lasts All Sizes All Widths Mail and 5. BOBBERIES ADMITTED S1EX W ITH MASKS. HAXDCim AJID RKVOLVKR ARK ARB.ESTKD. Twt OVIee Safes aaa Ti Heaaes la rartlaaa mm Saiesa Ham AaaauK riaeea Prtaeaers Tell l-ttK. Arrested aa suspicious appearing characters by City Dttectlvee Pat Moloney, Swennea and Dan Kelleher. Charles Knapp, 2 years old, and Jean Hum, 14 years old. were found yester day afternoon to have In their posses sion a handkerchief punched with eye holes, handcuffs, a pair of pliers, a screwdriver, a revolver, automobile goggles, a set of false whiskers and a watch alleged to have been stolen from the residence of Albert Johnson on June 14. Under the "sweating" to mhlch they were subjected by the detectlvea. the men broke down and confessed to the robbery of four Portland establishments and one In Salem during June. Charges of burglary were placed against them. They probably will waive preliminary examination and will be taken before the grand Jury. Knapp Is said to be an ex-ronvlct. The burglaries confessed to were aa follows: House of Fred Beyer. 1 Chemeketa street, Salem, early la June, trunk rifled but little of value taken; Discontinuing the Sale of Men's BaMaieit Telephone Order Filled by Expert Shoppers Merchandise cfJ Merit Phone Marshall 5000 safe of J. A. Webber, office of Wil lamette Gas Engine and Machine Works. 170 East Washington street. June II. tools mainly taken; safe of G W. Simpson. 341 East Waahlngten street. June 11. atanips to value of 84. &0 taken; home of Albert Johmon, Twen tieth and Stark streets. June 14. Jewelry and watches taken: residence of Matthew Stanley, 81 Florida street. June 15. watch and diamond ring taken. An incident of the Beyer robbery related by Knapp was that there were three asleep in the house when the burglars rifled the house and lifted a trunk out of the window to the ground below. SKOGSETH GETS RE-TRIAL Death of Court Stenographer fur nishes Grounds for Hearing. A new trial was granted by Circuit Judge Gatena yesterday to Fred Skogseth. convicted of involuntary manslaughter because his auto truck ran down and killed 13-year-old Rus sell Ward at Williams and Killings worth avenues, November 7. Judge Gatens said that no transcript of the testimony at the trial could be secured because of the death of A. M. Butler, official reporter In his court, and for this reason Skogseth should have a new trial. Attorneys for Skogseth had asked for a new trial, but sot on these grounds. Tke decision Shoes. MEN'S Shoes and Oxfords Regular to $4.00 $2.95 Gun Metal Patent Colt Tan Russia Calf Vici Kid English, Semi-English Custom Models Button and Lace All Sizes and Widths Only" Phone A 6691 of Judge Catena in this rase was similar to the one he rendered Friday in granting a new trial to A. L. Clark convicted of ballot alterations In Pre cinct 37. A.flMance for .MotoriMs Provided. HOOD ItlVF.R. Or, July 10. (Spe-'al-l While It will prohahly not ba necessary, a dozen or more marhlnx having su-cesriilly negotiated the hill today, citlzena living near Mitchells Point will have teams stationed at tho difficult grade tomorrow to assist the msny eutomoblliMs eTpe-tei from Tort land over the Columbia Highway. h mt:k ta .Mrr-1 lor. dl.tanrea la Br.BH in i.rf-t pnlitlr.B by .nr.nair.r it In r.n. ith Mtiulili an. p'.adi.s it in Mock, cf frc-t.n milk to kr-p lis im peraiura Uo a. "STYLEMAID- CLOAKS and SUITS Women who know will wear them. Early Kail styles arriv ing daily. S20 325 $30 V Li'tt' Cioak Store" W. A. CRANK 363 Alder St. 3 Deere t-mmt mt XS M4aH-C1arkt'i T