THE OREGON DAILY JOUHNAi; rORTEANP. THURSDAY VCIN0' J81
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Federal Prisoner Returned
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rroiu Los' Angeles Jells
Tale of Abuse.-V; ,
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HE USED THE MAILS ,
A ;; FOR yitONG PURPOSE
: Jhior td Divorce Man Under Arrest
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Had Narrow Ecp From Peath
at Hands of Individual He Charged
With. Breaking Up His Homo, r
Wilts m W. Slaughter, who tu In
'Uctsd br tat ' federal rand. Jury for
nd!n obsoens pictures through the
mall, waa brought to Portland last nlsht
"from Loa Angel. ' where ha waa ar
rested, and arraigned this morning be-ora-
Judge Charles B. Wolvarton In
local United States district . court
Slaughter Uvea near Woodbura. Ore-
gon, and ctalma to be a much perseeuted
md sga man, and If hla tale of trial
V aaffibulatlone l true ha haa Juat
Pjrf&Muae fdr complaint Ho says that' in
rthe first. place ha waa divorced from
ins wire When ne Touna ane no longer
loved him. in fact Slaughter haa no heal-
v tancy In declaring ' that hie former
' apouae waa smitten on one Eugene Rem
vine ton. who realdas near the Slaughter
rancn.
Believing hla former, wife and Rem-
Jngton were too familiar, Slaughter aent
etters to ber in which Remington waa
.mentioned in a manner dlapleaalng to
that man. He accordingly seised a rifle,
.ran over to the Slaughter place and
sneaking up behind Slaughter flred at
.the man aa he waa plowing In the field.
Remington missed and aa Slaughter
turned to aee who waa doing the shoot
Zing, flred again, the bullet taking ef
fect in the shoulder. Huge pieces of
the Joint were torn away and Slaughter
. Is minus the uae of one arm. A auilij-
tei flew into Slaughter's eye and he
-lost the eye. Remington waa tried in
-the atate court and aentenced to serve
two years for the crime. He appealed
'and the case is atlll hanxing Are.
In the meantime Mrs. Slaughter a-ath-
ered up her letters and others Slaugh
ter srnt through the mall and came to
Portland where she turned over the evi
dence to I'oitofflce Inspector Clement.
Slaughter waa indicted by the grand
jury. Thinking that the fatea had been
jtinklnd to him without the latest s
, .eault on his personal liberty, he fled to
r California where he expected to lose
"himself from the officers. His hiding
.ilace was located, however, anu Slaugh
ter was arrested. He waa brought to
;Tortland by Deputy United Statea Mar
shal Franklin of Loa Angelea. Slaugh
ter la in the county jail la default of
,1,UUU OalL
v Bad Symptoms. ;v.
Ths woman who hu periodica head
aches, backache, sees Imaginary dark
spot or specks floating or dancing before
ber tyea, bavvnawlng distress r heavy
full Ming IfTItomacn, lalnt apelli, drag'
ng-downfciling In lower abdominal or
Glvlo regfon, easily startled or excited
MuWror painful periods, with or with
out trivia catarrh, Is suffering from
wetkuif Y anttCertngemenU that should
have efiiy eyfrntion. Not all of abova
symptoiM aj likely to be present la any
case at one Alma. ' . .
Meglectod or badly treated and inch
eases ybfiea run Into maladies whick de
soantlfe surgeon's knlie U they do not.
retu4atal(Y.
; yrmgdlclnw enunLhaa. tuch a long
nOumpfiw.. ri ryrq,jrr runs in I'1
f "' 1 I Favorite, Frrsrrii?
tinn. . no r,i-airiiie Iihs such a strorut
Kt&iia riifrnrff
if vt ral iiigrprienUL-wnrlh mnra than ay j
uiiiiiiyi.iii.iiHM nail iiiiii,im ur.imiiat y
.UlUttUia.Hi. The very best IngredlenU
known U medical science for the core of
woman' peculiar allmenta enter Into Its
composition. No alcohol, harmful, or
habit-forming drag Is to be found In ihe
list of Its IngredlenU printed on each
doiuo-wrapper ana attest! nnaer oatn.
Dr
In any condition of the female system
r. Fierce'! Favorite PreacrlDtion ean da
oniy gooa never narm. m wnoie effect
Is to strengthen. Invigorate and regulate
the whole female system and especially
the pelvlo organs. When theae are de
ranged In fnnctlon or affected, by disease,
the stomach and other organs of digestion
become sympathetically deranged, the
nerves are weakened, and a long list of
bad, unpleasant symptoms follow. Too
much must not net exnected of this Fa
vorite Prescription.. It will not perform
miracles: will not care tnmore no med
icine will. It will often prevent them, If
taken In time, and thus the operating
table and the surgeon's knife may be
avoided. '
Women suffering from dlseaaes of long
standing, are Invited to consult Doctor
Pierce by letter, free. All correspondence
is held as strictly private and sacredly
confidential. Address Dr. Bi V. Pierce,
Buffalo. N. Y. r 7
Dr. Pierce's Medical Adviser (0 pages)
la sent free on receipt of SI one-cent
tamps for paper-covered, or 11 stamps
for cloth-bound copy. Address at abov
PASTOR'S CONFESSION
ASTOUNDS CONFERENCE
Admit Guilt of Injudicious Conduct
Before Large Assemblage
Given Indefinite Vacation.:
OAL AT LA GRANDE,
i WOOD AT PENDLETON
iTrainload of Anthracite From Penn
sylvania at the Former Place;
,' , No Famine at Either.
'. (Special Dlipatch to Tba Journal.)
j I Grande, Or., Aug. . La Grande
avnd Baker City have clubbed together
iend ordered what will amount to a
pralnload of anthracite coal from Penn
.jylvania. the coat laid down in La
Orande to be SK.SO per ton. Aa on
ton of thla coal is equal to about two
nd a half tons of soft coal, the price
la not considered high, from the merely
comparative standpoint.
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. Pendleton, Or., Aug. I. There are
now over 4,000 cords of wood banked
ut and awaiting shipment at the dif
ferent wood - shipping points in the
flue mountains, and there Is no rea
son to fear a wood famine this winter.
In many places the land haa been
Kleared entirely, every small tree being
cut. Into cordwood, and the supply is
larger than for several years. It is
.thought wood will be high this winter,
jbut that there will be enough of it at
pome price.
(Journal gpadal Service.)
Los Angelea, Aug. (.Rev. George
Steed, pastor of the Prospect Psrk
Methodist, church, hss astounded the
great southern California camp meet
lng at Huntington Beach by making a
public confeaalon of "Injudicious Con
duct" with a woman. Dr. Torrey, the
Chicago evangelist in charae of the
gathering, had been discussing Sabbath-
Breaking, ana suddenly Drancnea on
hla subject with thla DJea
"If there Is any here who have made
other unworthy compromises, please
let tnem arise."
None stood up ssve Rev. Steed, who
sprang to his feet and remained erect
until the meeting closed, hanging hla
head In shame, while his wife sat be
side him and wept. It was a dramatic
scene. Not a word waa spoken, but a a
Steed had already been accuaod his
action spoke plainer than words to the
assemblage.
Four presiding elders of the southern
California conference who were present.
at once took Bieea in nana, ana after a
private hearing gave htm an Indefinite
"vacation without -pay."
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Tomorrow and Saturday, last days to
receive discount on west side gaa bills.
- I'M iron moiaers or st Louis ac
cepted a wage increase of 16 eenta
per aay offered by the employers In
piace or tne ze osyits demanded.
Watches cleaned, 11. 142 Wash. st.
AT THE THEATRES
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'j "The Undertow."
Municipal reform and how it was ac
complished by a newspaper reporter Is
the plot of "The Undertow." which the
Btockwell-MacQregor company is pre
senting thla week at the Marquam. "The
'Undertow" reflects conditions in San
Francisco and other American cities
.where there have been revolts against
machines.
Bachelor's Honeymoon."
- It seems impossible for a bachelor to
ihave a honeymoon. Those who have
'doubts about thla tnattar ahmiM vial
Rjiha Star theatre this week and witness
scream-
dolnir
comedy work In this
Vehicle.
rUiie nmr meaire inis weeK and wi
I fSfefcBachelor'a Honeymoon," a c
I ln3BBle. The stock company Is
I i aome mlti best comedy work lr
-Real Vaudeville Feature. ,
"Friendship," the headline attraction
. t the Grand, waa written by Ibsen, the
.famous dramatist. It Is the only
ketch he prepared for vaudeville and
this is the first time it has been
brought to the Pacific coast. "Friend
ship'1 Is a satire on the modern prob
lem drama.
Tomorrow and Saturday, last days to
receive discount on west side gas bills.
PERSONAL-
Charles Wright, president of the Ore
arnn hotel, has returned frnm
weeks' outing at Bellingham and the
coast. Mr. Wright spent much of his
nmo in me ovuiiu u j ues wnere he had
an enjoyable time.
George H. Baker of Spokane, is at the
Imperial hotel. Mr. Baker ?s , state
senator in Washington and has a larae
nmVia - 4 trl tn A m la Tm 4. .a
liumwui v. , ii'iivin sis Arvrwdiia.
, A. E. Strang of Salem, who goes to
Niagara Falla as a delegate to the
National Association of Stationary En-
glneers in convention there September
JO, will do missionary work for the
Portland chamber of commerce by dia-
trlbuting Oregon literature among tha
' delegates. ..
j Harry B. Smith, the Well-known
porting writer, formerly with the Tele-
?ram, reached the city this morning
rom San Francisco on the City of Pan
ama. Mr. Smith Is sporting editor of
the San Francisco Chronicle and Is in
the city visiting old friends for a short
vacation.
I Tomorrow and Saturday, last days to
receive discount on west side gas Dills,
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Town-Building at Vollmer. T
! j. Lewlston. Idaho, AugV t. The new
town of Vollmer. near Lewlston; Is alrve
w4th construction work, and gives every
Indication of rapid growth. ' Fifteen
cnjpnters from Nos Perce are at work
sldewak construction and on the
sierv lur ini inarr Mercantile com-
pany. This force Is In addition to
those previously at work on buildings.
Work on tha water system is to begin
- at ones. irrfr:i-.-r- .r .
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Xstsger'a spectacles. It, 14! Waeh.
Suits
$20 to $40
Trousers $4 to $10
You'd best
not wait
many days
more
We're nearly ready to
withdraw our i special mid
season offer of an extra pair
of trousers free with every
suit at $22.50 or more. We'll
have to "cut it out" as soon
as the fall trade gets started.
However, you can order
youV fall suit now and by
anticipating your wants
just a little you can still se
cure the extra trousers, too.
This is a case of "nq, time'
like the present." '
GRANT PHEGlEY.Minagsrf
Elks Building
Seventh and Stork
Summer Goods Have; Us Now--Clearing: Tliem Out
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' Record
Drenlcers
Friday's
Great
:A day of staggering reductions to crowd the store with buyers Whafs left of pur summer
stbeicat VfandW more you buy the more
20c LARGE BOXES
Hair Pins
Larga fancy tMortrnent
arviestra 'bit: boxes: our
best 20c values now half pric,
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Jm ' assssaamaaaaiwrT-'-'-si,,, ' " 0 an1 "laaji
Fancy Silk Gauze
s
Jap
rati
Hand painted Geiaha effect
others seu tnem at no ape cut;
one day only, 3 for. ;
caw .
a f osoid ait mum Tawmm
Women's $7.50 to $10.00 White Wool SicirtS
All $7.50 to $10 values-that's what they are worth-that's the price we have sold hundreds at
all season long-NOW-slashed to $2.98 to clear them in a day-just 73 in the & AO;
lot and if you are lucky enough to come before they are gone you II get a bar- y J jlZytv
gam mat you u remember tor years-made or tine wnitc wool serge and mo? v
hair, cut in the latest models, strap and button trimmed-all beautifully tailored
i and every one guaranteed a $7.50 to $10 value-Pick a $10 Skirt if you want
CLEAN SWEEP OP ALL OUR WOMEN'S $2.00 AND
mi
TOM
$2.50 White Waisb
men s
49c
Fine sheer lawns in over 50 different styles, lavishly
trimmed with laces, embroideries and tucking
sizes. There's no reserve, all $2.00 and $2.50 Waists
go now at, choice
All our Women's
$2 Long
Kimonos
go now
at choice..
Any Silk Waist
in the House $
That sold up to $15, there's none re
served, all colors and black and white
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5,000 Women's Aprons
Made of white lawn, good size, always sold at 35c, now
11 3o
Women's Short
Kimonos,
worth up
f $1, all
In one lot
28c
SKIRTS AT YOUR OWN PRICE
Almost giving them away now to make a clean sweep before the fall stocks arrive. Over 500 still to go, marked down to less than cost of material alone. Made
of all wool chiffon Panama, cheviots, serge, broadcloth, voile, taffeta silk, etc., full tailor made, fancily trimmed, all colors and black. Come early and get first
pick. Three great lots, three big bargains, choice
15c Curtain Swiss Qlp
Full yard wida, made to aell at 15c fj 4 j
yard
$1.25 Table Covers
6-4 English Tapestry, fancy 1 O V
fringed, all colors
$1.25 Bedspreads QQp
Full slie, Marseilles patterns and
good weight
Big 10c Towels fip
Genuine huck, heavy weight and 113a
cheap at 10c.
25c Hand Mirrors An
Good size, fancy styles; one to a I 111
customer '.
$15
Skirts
a mm itt i nnirr
Shirts m' ruA
Here's how We Clear out the Millinery
My Mnmed Mat
In the
Donse
Worth np
to $3
Choice
Remember
Worth up
to $3
all now
Choice 10c
Sale Starts at 8 Sharp Be Sure and be Here Then
All our Trimmed Hats worth
up to $12.00 SQv
uuv
All our Trimmed Hats that
ffi.10 ....49c
now .
50c Black Silks, Full 19 In.
One thousand yards only and all the genuine Kai Kais,
black only, 19 inches wide and the kind that always sells
at 50c. Thousands will be after it, so come early. While
it lasts
3)e
20c Bath Sponges
All good size best 20c values
half price, each
210C
lOcMogneticStorch
All full size 10c packages while
they last
'5e
Best 25c Combs
Full size Dressing Combs none
worth lets than 25c choice.
9
20c Tooth Brushes
Good bristles bone handles, best
20c values cut to
lOe
Finest 50c Perfume Offo
All odors buy what you want at ZjfiJ .
half price, oz
50c Linen Hankerchiefs Half
Cutting: the price right in half to clear them out. Women's
hemstitched Linen Cambric Handkerchiefs, and J-inch
hems, full size; never sold even at a bargain sale at less than
10c. For Friday, y2 price
ire
by
Selling0 Out the Wash Goods
Most Any Price Goes now to Clear Out What's Left
DOMESTICS
12Uc fancv Ginehams. in blues.
cink.zray and tan stripes, A
vard... 7C
a ' r '
8c bleached Huckaback Tow C
eling, full 16 in. wide, yard. . . . JC
Yard wide unbleached Muslin, fine
heavy and cloae wove; best OI
of 10c grades, yard 03C
All remaining lots are yours now at l2t 1-3 and Yt price, and at these give-away fig
ures it will pay you to lay in next season's supply now. AH kinds, all styles, plains
and fancies, figured, striped and dotted including the finest of imported fabrics, all
in 3 great lots at, choice
All 20c
Wash
Goods
8
ILHfr Goods JlQi
Children's 25c Underwear
1,000 garments to go, fine Jersey Jl
ribbed Undervests, high neck,
short sleeves, pearl buttons, 4 to N
1 aaAsMa sina4 . lm jSkaas txAslst
xu y&iOf anu cui svjw vcuuva t v ,
Ladies' 20e Hosiery
Just 1 case of it, fast black and full
regular made, full seamless; never
sold under 20c Clean Sweep price
at
SOOOClothesand Hair
shes
Bru
Good bristles, solid wood backs, full sizes,
none in the lot worth less than A(ft i p
25c, only 2 to a customer, as at jl I L
this price they're a bargain so f r
great that every one should go by liA-i 1
noon, choice, each ........ ?
SILK Qean Sweep
75c
All our $1 wide 27-iru black
Taffeta SUkv yard.
An our 75c Pongee Silks, in brown,
green, pink and cream, ; 3 39(J
Broken lines
Suitings, all
yard
50c and 60c Wool
1, all. go at, choke 3
25c Silk Elastic Yard
Pure silk web Eiastic, plain and1 E3.
fancy edge, black, white and all col- K JD
orsour every day 25c kind, cut to, Jtty vy
75c TJuslin Underwecr
All mixed lots of Gowns and Draw- p
ers, lace and embroidery trimmed ;
none worth less than 75c all go at, r .
choice
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