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THE SUNDAY OITEGONTATV, PORTLAND, JUNE 4, 1916,
PREPAREDNESS 15
CRY OF THOUSANDS
Gigantic Crowd Is Thrilled by
15,000 Marchers in Pa
triotic Procession.
BANDS PLAY MARTIAL AIRS
Portland Men and Women Partici
pate In Noteworthy Ceremo
nial to Express Belief In
Defense of Homes.
Continued From F1rt Pf.)
long columns, this was the magic that
brought the most careful attention
from the people of Portland who them
selves were not In line.
Watchera Catch Contaaion.
At the beginning last night's parade
lengthened out for a dtetance of 40
blocks, and then It grew. People watch
ing stepped into line as the last divi
sion swung past and added their num
bers to the masses ahead.
The intention of the marchers as well
as of the spectators was manifested by
repeated declarations that this coun
try should have an army capable of
coping with any military foe and a
navy second, in strength, to none in
the world.
The firemen's band, led by Chief
Dowell, had the honor of leading the
procession. They played stirring patri
otic tunes as they proceeded. Their
favorite air, however, was "Marching
Through Georgia."
Mayor Marches Afoot.
General Charles F. Beebe, grand mar
shal, accompanied by Major George T.
Wlllett. his chief of staff, and 32 other
staff officers, followed on horses. Each
staff officer was attired in riding habit
consisting of white duck pants, black
coat and leggins and black hat.
These were: H. L. Idleman. Captain
F. F. Freeman. B. Neustadter, Captain
"William S. Biddle. Colonel R. G. Jubits,
I Allen Lewis, W. E. Finzer. W. H.
Warrens, Major G. C. von Egloffsteln.
Captain James P. Shaw, James Nicol.
Owen Summers. Colonel Charles E. Mc
Donnell. A. C. Gebhardt, V. C. M. Silva,
Dr. W. A. dimming, Dr. E. F. Tucker,
E. J. Neustadter. R. Schmeer, Dr. An
drew C. Smith, Harry Kerron, Captain
T. T. Strain. Major J. Mcl. "Wood, Colo
nel John S. Parks, Dr. D. J. Moore,
Elliott R. Corbett, Dr. B. P. Shepherd,
Captain E. C. Mears, T. D. Honeyman,
Captain Frank H. Smith, Lieutenant
H. L. Harris and Dr. J. W. Hill.
Mayor Albee and other city officials
paraded on foot. Accompanying the
Mayor were Commissioners George L.
Baker and C. A. Bigelow.
Governor Withycombe, as guest of
the city, followed closely behind, carry
ing an American flag in his hand and
wearing another in his hat. Marching
with the Governor were Lieutenant L.
K. Williams, of the United States Navy;
Major L. H. Knapp. Major "W. W. Wilson
and Major H. U. Welch, of the Oregon
National Guard.
Riding in an automobile were Major
General T. M. Anderson, of the United
States Army, and Lieutenant John H.
Blackburn, of the United States Navy,
the official reviewing officers. As soon
as the head of the column passed the
reviewing stand these officers dis
mounted and entered the stand. The
Governor, Mayor s!nd other officials
Joined them there.
Committee Is Well Pleased.
Mmbers of this committee were well
- of the parade also took their places in
the stand after proceeding over the line
of march. They were Judge Ganten
bein. General George A. White, Jacob
Kanzler, Colonel H. C. Cabell and Dr.
A. K. Higgs.
Members of the committee were well
pleased with their efforts. Judge Gan
tenbein. In commenting on the demon
stration, said:
"On behalf of the committee on ar
rangements I wish to express the deep
est appreciation of the faith, devotion
and loyalty that filled the hearts of the
thousands who marched in the parade.
"The sight ws most inspiring and
must have awakened timilar emotions
in the breast of every man, woman and
child who witnessed it. The parade has
put Portland in the forefront as one of
the most patriotic cities in the country."
Seattle Grand Marshal Views.
Captain Hyde, of tne United States
Army, who is to be grand marshal of
the preparedness parade at Seattle next
Saturday, came to Portland yesterday
to "get a few pointers," as he expressed
it. from the Portland parade. He was
honored by the committee with a place
in tne reviewing stand. He was well
Impressed. If Seattle does as well, he
said, ha will be satisfied.
The crowds were scattered along
every foot of the way and' everyone
saw the procession from a point of
vantage. There was no crowding. The
ponce say it was one of the most or
derly crowds they ever have been called
upon to handle and one of the largest
as wen.
tver nas a paraae moved more
smoothly. There were virtually no de
lays. Starting only a few minutes af
ter the designated time of 7:30, the only
halts were for brief rests and to enable
divisions in the rear to close no.
Policemen of all three' reliefs were
on duty. The men of the first nisrht
relief were assigned to their regular
oeats aoout tne city, but the day relief
ana second night relief, under Captain
moore and circle, were assigned to
parade duty. The two captains were
Jn personal charge of the policing ar
rangements, which could not have been
Bettered.
March Covers Two Mile".
The course of march covered approx
imately two miles. Tbe head of the
line formed on Tenth street, near JacR
son street, and the various divisions
swung in from the various side streets
connecting with Tenth street.
The course then lay in some of the
principal streets of the business sec
tion and continued south on Park street,
wherein the reviewing stand had been
erected.
As the marchers passed the reviewing
officers they came to attention and sa
luted them with their flags.
The only untoward incident occurred
Just when the parade was about to
start. Dr. Marie Equi, a person who
has been more or less prominent in op
position to preparedness, appeared in
the lawyers' division and unfurled a
banner proclaiming "Thou shalt not
kill" and "You are Preparing for the
benefit of J. P. Morgan," or words to
that effect.
The lawyers stopped her and erentlv
took the banner away from her. After
wards they tore it into strips and kept
the pieces as souvenirs. Later Dr.
Equi attempted a similar demonstra
tion on Broadway near Washington
street. She was taken into custody by
the police and subsequently released.
125 Spent for 13,000 Flags.
An evidence of the earnest spirit of
the marchers was the fact that from
the point of cash expenses incurred
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In Foreground The Two Uncle Sams That Lead the Portland Railway, Light A Power Company DIvlslom. The
Other Groups In Order Arei Yamhill Connty Farmers1 Preparedness Hand, Norses From Portland Hospitals.
Klrkpatrlclc Council, Knights and Ladles of Security.
the great parade was probably the least
expensive ever held in Portland.
Only $166 was expended by the gen
eral parade committee. Of this, $125
was spent for 15,000 small United
States flags, which, the marchers car
ried. These flags were distributed at the
points -of assembly before the parade
began. They were given only to per
sons who were to march, and as not a
flag was left after the distribution, it
would appear that at least 15,000 were
in line.
Another $20 was spent for transpor
tation for the Chehalem Farmers' band,
which came down from Chehalem espe
cially to take part. Another $21 was
expended for music.
But everything else was given volun
tarily. The bands played for nothing,
the grandstand cost nothing. It was
a remarkable display of patriotic serv
ice. Woman Pioneer Participates.
Mrs. Charlotte Matheny Kirkwood.
of Yamhill County, who participated in
the parade, is an Oregon pioneer of
18-43, having come as a. girl in the first
wagon immigration, and has lived con
tinuously in Yamhill County for 72
years; she and her husband kept house
on. the same farm for 62 years prior to
his death one year ago.
Mrs. Kirkwood is a granddaughter
of veterans of the War of the Revolu
tion, daughter of a veteran of the War
of 1812, wife of a veteran of the Mexi
can War and sister of veterans of the
Oregon Indian Wars.
She is of Kentucky blood, and be
lieves in preparedness. She prefered
to walk in the parade, but out of con
sideration for her advanced age, a num
ber of young men provided a surrey
and drew it themselves. She carried a
huge red. white and blue bouquet, pro
vided by Max M. Smith.
Youngest or the 10,000 or more
marchers was a girl, Eleanor Connor
Neilan. 3V4 years old. Holding tight to
her father's hand. Baby Eleanor stepped
the whole length of the parade route
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D.
Neilan, of 1217 Rodney avenue.
She wouldn t let her father carry her
a step of the way. and she kept up with
the other marchers, too. When Baby
Eleanor grows up one of her proudest
recollections may well be her partici
pation in this greatest patriotic dem
onstration Portland has ever known.
Two Methodist ministers, who did not
fit into any other division, marched
with the Red Cross section. They were
Rev. C. J. McColloch, pastor of the Ep
worth Methodist Church, and Rev. S.
H. Dewart, pastor of the Linnton Meth
odist Church.
First Division.
' Nearly 1000 employes of the city of
Portland marched under command of
Williams Adams, City Treasurer. Scores
of women were in line. They were
eight abreast and included men and
women from every department of the
city, from high officials to workers on
the city streets.
A company of uniformed firemen fol
lowed the ' civilian marchers. Then
came a formidable section of fire ap
paratus, headed by Chiefs Young, Hol
den and Laudenklos in automobiles.
Fire Marshal Jay Stevens and Harvey
Wells. State Insurance Commissioner,
rode in automobiles.
A shrieking of sirens and clanging of
bells announced the . approach of the
OF PORTLAND'S MONSTER PREPARED NESS PARADE AND STREET
fire engines. The fire bureau, as usual,
made a splendid appearance. The ap
paratus was attractively decorated
with bunting and flags. The following
companies were represented: Engine
1, two pieces; truck 1, truck 2, chemical
1, engine 8. two pieces; engine 12, two
pieces; engine 11, two pieces, engine
16, two pieces.
Second Division.
This was pre-eminently a woman's
division of the big parade. More than
500 patriotic women of various organ
izations demonstrated their belief that
the United States should prepare for
adequate National defense by marching.
And they made a splendid showing.
Heading the division was a drum
corps, attired In uniforms of the Rev
olutionary War period, and represent
ing "The Spirit of '76." Then came a
bevy of pretty girls carrying flags and
banners. Behind them, several hundred
strong, marched Daughters of the
American Revolution, Women's Corps,
and P. E. O. Society. There also was
a section of the National Society of
Children of the American Revolution.
Following them came an auto, bearing
mothers of Company H, of the Second
Oregon Volunteers.
Dr. F. H. Dammasch carried a number
of members of the Daughters of the
American Revolution in an automobile.
Third Division.
Harry Allen, exalted ruler of the
Portland Lodge of Elks, headed the
third division, which was one of the
most impressive in line. Mr. Allen's
aides were officers and past exalted
rulers of the Elks. Behind them came
the Elks' band, under the leadership
of G. Tigano and headed by Frank
Hennessy. the imposing drum major.
The band of 40 pieces was attired in
brilliant red uniforms.
Members of the Elke, fully 350
strong, followed the band.
" The bankers marched in this same
division. They were headed by A. L
Mills, president of the First National
Bank, who carried a big flag on a tall
staff. Other prominent bankers in
line were: J. C. Alnsworth, president
of the United States National; Lloyd L.
Mulit, vice-president of the Northwest
ern National; Edward Cookingham.
vice-president of Ladd & Tllton; E. G.
Crawford, president of the Lumber
men's National, and others.
Members of the American Institute
of Banking wore white hats with red,
white and blue bands.
An impressive feature in this division
was a huge American flag, carried
horizontally by a score of bankers.
The Sons of the American Revolu
tion presented a glittering dash of
color, in which a fine display of flags
was most popular.
Members .of the Insurance Federation
had a formidable body of men In line.
They carried banners reading: "Pre
paredness Peace Insurance."
This group was well-trained in sing
ing patriotic airs. America" and
"Three Cheers for the Red. White and
Blue were their favorites.
An electrically illuminated sign
headed a big section of employee of
Fleischner. Mayer & Co. Prominent
officials of the company, including I. N.
Fleischner. Max Flelschner and Nathan
Strauss, led the main body of marchers.
Next followed a long line 500 or more
stalwart men under a banner pro
claiming them as "Employers and Em
ployes of the Metal Trades." This dl
largo number of I . ' I'll IhultH
vision contained a
union labor men.
Fourth Division.
One of the most impressive of the
many divisions in line was the fourth
division, led by Dr. K. A. J. Mackenzie,
marshal. This division was preceded
by a drum corps. Then came nearly
400 physicians, surgeons and medical
students. There was one group of
women 'physicians, and a large group
of doctors holding a huge outspread
American fits. Following the doctors
came a larga representation from the
Society of Engineers.
And thon came one of the most strik
ing features of a parade replete in un
usual "Dings three sections composed
entirely jf nurses from the various
hospitals In nurses' "stripes." Each
nurse carried a flag. First was the
section from St Vincent's Hospital,
with nearly 100 nurses in line. Fol
lowing them came 75 nurses from Good
Samaritan Hospital, and then about
20 nurses from tl e Multnomah Hospi
tal. A white ambulance from the Am
bu ance Service Company followed
them. Next in line were good repre
sentations from the Knights and Ladies
of Security and the Gladding Patriots,
in uniforms made irora American flags.
Hill Military Company and graduates
and alumni cf tha old Bishop Scott
Academy made a splendid showing. The
Hill Military section was divided Into
three groups of boys, each group of
16 or more spreading big American
flags.
Then came members of the Multno
mah bench and bar, led by Dan J. Ma
larkey. fully 300 strong. The lawyers
sang "America" as they passed the re
viewing stand, marching with the pre
cision of regular troops. In the law
yers' section marched the newly-
former Lawyers Auxiliary of tbe Ore
gon Naval Militia, in full uniform and
equip-nent
The rear of this division, which In
numbers and enthusiasm was one of
biggest of the whole parade, was
brought up by a contingent from the
Improved Order of Red Men. The Red
Men were all in Indian costume, with
buckskins and headdresses, and they
uttered war whoops as they passed the
reviewing stand.
Fifth Division.
Employes of the various railroads
centering in Portland made up a di
vision of their own.
A special train had brought hun
dreds of employes of the North Bank
Railroad shops at Vancouver to town
for this demonstration. They brought
with them their band, which provided
some stirring music.
The official name of the North Bank
road Is Spokane. Portland & Seattle.
The initial letters were used to spell
out the following slogan: "S Service;
p Ppreparedness. and S Strength."
Many officials of the company
marched in line with the men from the
shops and the general offices.
The Portland Railway. Light &
Power Company was represented by a
brass - band composed of its employes,
besides several hundred marchers. In
cluding a group of attractive looking
women.
Two Uncle Sams were conspicuous in
this group. In real life they are B. F.
Boynton and A. Molesworth;
A silk banner carried by. the Port
land Railway employes formerly did
SCENE BEFORE THE COLUMN
service on the battleship Oregon.
Employes of the O.-W. R. & N. Co.
also had a band and a long line of
marching men. They brought up the
left of the railroad division. Nearly
every department of the railroad was
represented from the officials in tht
general offices to the section hands
out on the line.
A. C Forrester was marshal of this
division.
Sixth Division.
Teachers and pupils in the public
schools made an impressive showing
In this division. About 500 were in
line. The division was headed by the
Washington High Schol Band. Then
came an automobile with Superinten
dent Alderman. Director M. G. Munly
and ex-Governor T. T. Geer. Follow
ing them marched a big contingent of
principals and teachers. Next came
boys of the Lincoln High School, and
after tnem marched a company of boys
from the Couch School armed with
wooden guns, which they carried at the
right shoulder. To the muzzle of each
gun was affixed an Aemrican flag.
Seventh Division.
Another wholi division was taken
up by the Affiliated Catholic Societies
in Portland. They were several thou
sand strong. This division was headed
by the Knights of Columbus Band, fol
lowed ly a large number of Knights.
Then came the members of the Ancient
Order of Hiberinians. Catholic Order of
Foresters and various other Catholic
organizations. John M. Mann was the
marshal.
Eighth Division.
This d vision was small in numbers,
compared to some of the large ones
preceding it. but big in spirit. It was
composed of fraternal organizations.
Including Camp 65 of the Woodmen of
the World, Women of Woodcraft and
Royal Arcanum. The marchers made a
splendid showing. A large contingent
of the Woodmen were in uniform. Pre
ceding them was a big sign inscribed
with the words. "Peace and Prepared
ness." A. P. Apanalp was marshal
of the division.
Ninth Division.
The "Yamhill County Farmers Pre
paredness Band" marched at the head of
the ninth division. Had It not been
for the sign no one would have known
that it was a band composed of farm
era Its music would have done credit
to professionals. This crack organiza
tion hails from West Chehalem. and tbe
boys came all the way to Portland to
demonstrate their belief In the principle
of preparedness. A. M. Elsworth was
the marshal in charge of the ninth di
vision. An attractive float in this division
contained Edward E. Merges. Jr.. and
his pet pony. Young Edward and his
pony both are ready to answer their
country's call, they say. .
The Multnomah Amateur Athletic
Club had about 800 fine-looking young
men in line also quite a few women.
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Followed then the American Legion,
which was represented by both men and
women.
Tenth Division.
The tenth division was another large
one. It was preceded by the band of
the East Side Business Men's Club.
Then came a big delegation of mem
bers of this organization. Employes of
the Blake-McFall Company, a strong
contingent, followed. Then came th
T. P. A. (Travelers' Protective Associa
tion), composed of commercial travel
ers. The Portland Salesmen's Club,
next in line, was represented by a large
number of marchers. They carried two
banners with the words. "Preparedness.
reace. Plenty. Prosperity." After them
was a big representation from the Pro
gressive Business Men's Club, and then
100 employes of the Pacific Telephone
& Telegraph Company. One of the In
teresiing groups in this section was
made up of pretty "hello" girls carry
ing an outspread American flag.
Eleventh Division.
The eleventh division well might have
been termed "everybody's" division. It
was made up of the "unattached" or
unattachable. In other words, all men
and women, as well as children, not
affiliated with any of the regular or
ganizations in the preceding sections
fell into this division. Many husbands
and wives, as well as whole families,
were In line. A. W. Orton was marshal.
J. Davenport, dressed like Uncle Sam,
and looking the part, was a conspicu
ous figure. The Confederate veterans
also rode in this group and won much
applause.
Fourteen Western Union messenger
boys riding on decorated bicycles were
among the most attractive individuals
in line. They were attired in their neat
blue suits and rode on their wheels
with true military precision.
Twelfth Division.
The Portland Chamber of Commerce
delegation headed this division, of
which Ray Barkhurst was marshal.
Many business men unattached to any
of the various organisations were also
in line here. One of the features of
the Chamber of Commerce section was
a big flag supported by many promi
nent business men. C. C. Colt was at
one corner of this flag and Ben Sell
ing at another corner. The Wholesale
Grocers, the Union Meat Company and
Portland Union Stockyards Company
all had good sized delegations. The
stockyards marchers carried a sign
reading, "Preparedness Means Safety
First."
Thirteenth Division.
Few people thought that the Portland
Gas & Coke Company had so many
employes as appeared under Its banners
last night. The men shouted lustily for
preparedness as they marched along.
The Pacific Power & Light Company
also had a big group in this division.
. Another representative group was
that of the Realty Board.
"A Better Army" and "The Biggest
Navy, were some of the cheering ex-
pressions by marchers in various parts
of the long line that invariably brought
forth applause from the people on tne.
curbs and sidewalks.
Military Division.
A fine turnout was made by the mili
tary division, and the troops of the
Oregon National Guard and Naval Mil
itia have never made a. better parade
showing. They marched like regular
troops and received much applause.
Colonel Clenard McLaughlin, of the
Third Regiment, wae in command. Or
dinarily Colonel McLaughlin and his
staff would have been on horseback,
but they paradcrl on foot like any pri
vate soldier. The troops in line in
cluded companies B. C. D. E. F and H.
machine gun company, supply company
and sanitary troops, of the Third In
fantry; Eighth Company, Coast Ar
tillery Corps: Battery A. Field Artil
lery, Troop A. First Oregon Cavalry,
and the Oregon Naval Militia
Following them came the Junior Na
tional Guard. Drum Corps No. 1. of the
Sons of Spanish War Veterans. Scout
Young Camp, of the Spanish-American
War Veterans, and girls and women of
the Scout Young Camp Auxiliary.
There was a gap In the parade as these
last passed the reviewing stand. Many
persons thought the parade over. But
it was not so. There followed one of
the most solemnly Impressive epec
tacles of the whole parade.
Two or three, blocks to the rear,
where they had fallen behind the pace
set by the sturdy men and women
preceding them, came veterans of the
Grand Army of 'the Republic. Some
were In automobiles, but for the most
part they marched. It was a task for
their tired fee.t to keep up. but not a
veteran fell out of line. It was a thtnir
to stir every patriotic impulse. With
the veterans marched and rode mem
bers of the. Women's Relief Corps.
veterans of the old First Regiment.
Oregon National Guard, turned out 200
strong. Companies A, G. H. I and K,
In command of Colonel Everett, repre
sented the National Guardomen of IS
and more, years ago. Company G. In
command of Captain Davis, was on the
right, while Company K held down the
left of the line. Companies A. G. I and
K have passed the. 30-year mark since
organization, while H company, the
juveniles, are in the 25th year of ex
istence. On an average, the companies repre
senting the old Guardsmen turned out
about 40 stronsr and the members reT
resented men in every walk of life.
Colonel Everett w Lieutenant-Colonel
when General Beebe was in command
of the old First Regiment. Ralph K.
Lee. Regimental Adjutant a decade ago.
acted in the same capacity last evening.
DRY BILL IS INDORSED
CMTEI) BRETHREN A HE AGAINST
LIQUOR IMPORTATION.
al Assembly la Addressed hy Dr.
Hough and Church Administration.
Other Business.
By resolution passed yesterday after
noon, the Oregon Conference of the
United Brethren Church, meeting in th
Second Church, voted to indorse the
proposed initiative measure to pro
hibit the importation of all liquor into
Oregon and pledged active support of
the measure. This action was taken
after hearing an earnest appeal by
Mrs. Adah Wallace Unruh. of the Pro
hibition party.
Dr. S. S. Hough, of the missionary
aoard. addressed the conference on
church administration. He declared
that while some improvement could be
made, it was a fact that of every dol
lar collected for missions 95 cents
reached ltj proper destination, and only
5 cents were used for administration.
He declared that what the church
needed was trained ministers and lay
men. MlaKlomary AVork Cains.
Mrs. Hough, a former missionary,
gave an address on the Women's Mis
sionary Association, which she said is
now celebrating its 40th anniversary.
She said that the organization has 800
societies and 22.000 members in the de
nomination, besides 300 girls' organiza
tions with 8000 members. She told of
the work of the association in support
ing missionaries in foreign lands. Dr.
Guy Fitch Phelps spoke on "Evangel
Ism and Its Place in the Church."
The conference voted to return to
the plan of a single district superin
tendent. G. E. McDonald, who was elected
district superintendent, has been pas
tor of a Seattle church the past four
years. He will make his headquarters
In Portland and expects to move hero
in July.
G. E. McDonald. P. O. Bonebrake. C.
C Bell, F. W. Jones, H. B. Dorks and
C W. Gorman were nominated as can
didates for delegates to attend the next
general assembly. The delegates will
be elected next November. J. W.
Sprecker. F. W. Jones, J. W. Kltson. E.
H.- Castle and H. Sheak were elected
trustees of Philomath College. Colum
bia River and California conferences
will be given representation on the
board.
Committers Are Appointed.
J. D. Nlsewonder was elected to rep
resent the conference with the Anti
Saloon League. J. A. Hinkle. W. O.
Zeigler and C C. Bell were elected
church erection committee. F. W.
Jones. G. E. McDonald and P. E. Pugb.
were chosen conference trustees for the
ensuing year.
The appointments for the ensuing
year will be read this moraine Just be
fore the sermon by Bishop Bell at 11
o'clock. The conference voted to hold
Its next meeting at Philomath. Or.
The following new officers of the
Women's Missionary Association, which
has been meeting at the Second Church,
were announced: President, Mrs. D. l.
Peoples: first vice-president, Mrs. J. E.
Meese: second vice-president, Mrs. G. E.
McDonald; third vice-president, Mrs.
Morris Goodrich; secretary. Mrs. C P.
Blanchard; treasurer. Mrs. W. O. Zeig
ler: secretary literature. Mrs. Flossie
Overman: secretary Ottoman Guild.
Mrs. E. O. Shepherd: delegates to board
of missions. Mrs. J. D. Nlsewonder, Mrs.
C P. Blanchard and Mrs. Mary Young.
WAITE CRIMINAL IN YOUTH
Former Classmates Recall ThleTery
of Convicted Murderer.
WENATCHE. Wash.. June 3. (Spe
cial.) Arthur Warren Walte. the
young' dentist-tennis player, who was
sentenced to the electric chair in New
York yesterday, for the murder of his
father-in-law. E. B. Peck, and who
sought to murder his young wife by
germ cultures and poisons, was a class
mate of D. A. Shiner and Miss Cornell,
both of this city, at Michigan Univer
sity. Ann Arbor. Michigan. Both knew
him slightly.
Waite was suspended from his col
lege fraternity during his freshman
year for thievery but was reinstated
Just before graduation.
4 GRADUATE AT GRESHAM
Commencement Programme Fea
tured by Orchestral Chorus.
STAYTON. Or.. June 3. (Special.)
Commencement exercises were held
last night and diplomas awarded to
the high school graduates, four In
number: Oliver Leslie, Helen Stabb,
Margaret Fehlen and Nellie Stowell.
O. M. Olmsted, chairman of the School
Board, presented the diplomas.
The High School Orchestra played
and the school chorus rendered a sons
as part of the programme. Tbe bacca
laureate sermon was preached last Sun
day by Rev. E. B. Lock hart, of the
Methodist Church.