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PORTLAND. WEDNESDAY' i EVENING OCTOBER 9, ' 1907. THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND DEFENDANTS'? IN A CONSPIRACY SUIT H. L. Pittock and Others to Enter' Appearance Mojiday in New York in United States Circuit Court for Connec- ' tion in the Alleged Fraudulent Transactions. Under e mandate from ths United BUUi circuit court for ths- southern district of Nw York, a long feet Of Portland defendant entered appearance Monday In the now famous suit of H. Melville Walker against K. II. Harrl man, H. L. Pittock, John McCraken and others, charging them with conspiracy and asking for monetary damages in the sum of 1500,000; also for appoint ment of a receiver for the property of the Portland, Nehalem at Tillamook railway, now a part of the Pacific Rail way & Navigation company's Una. Charges YTs of Xoaey to Xnflmeno. In his bill of complaint Walker dl- rectly charges Harrlman with having used money to innuence certain men in authority in the management of the Portland, Nehalem A Tillamook Rail road company, and with having by criminal methods, stopped construction or tne railroad, wrecked tne contract ing company and turned the railroad over to E. H. Lytle to build and oper ate. Me names as defendants E. H. Harrlman, John McCraken, Atlas Con tracting & Hupply company, James W. Biancn, cnaries a, Cooke, wurord Den nis, Frederick J. Cralne, Oeorge T Myers. John T. O'Shea. Frank E. Beach. Charles E. Pearson, William Reld, John Stewart, Henry L. Pittock, William Q. Gosellne, Ernest Barton, John Welch, Harvey W. Scott, Donald Mackay, Ed ward Records. Jackson Dennis, Charles Ericsson,' uustave Peterson, William Crooks, Edward E. Lytle, Wallace Mc Cammant and W. W. Cotton. Walker asks the court to compel all these parties; and in particular E. II. Harrlman, to come-Jnto court ahd an . awer on oath a list of Interrogatories bearing upon the methods employed to wreck the Portland. Nehalem A Tilla mook railroad project, and the amount of money used and its disposition. Should the court require such snswers a complete exposition of Harrlman methods would be secured. It la said, showing how he has for years hindered snd obstructed construction of Inde pendent lines In the Paclfio northwest Entered into Contract. Wslker Is a Scotch attorney, who hat for, years been the New York sgent of the London Share & Debenture company, a strong financial concern dealing In bonds or railroads and other industrial enterprises. He two years ago entered into a contract with the Portland offi cers of the Portland, Nehalem A Tilla mook Railroad company to float Its bond issue of $2,600,000, and for his services was to have a commission of IS per cent on all bonds sold, also 24 per cent of the 'common stock of the company and a cash payment of ISS.OOO to cover the expense of flotation. He alleges that he made journeys to Port land and to London, keeping up a con stant telegraphic and cable communica tion with the principals In Portland, and brought the transaction in London to a successful Issue. MoOraksn msfuses to Sign. Meantime, the company In Portland had closed a contract with the Atlas Contracting & Supply company, com posed of Edward Records and Gustaje Peterson of San Francisco for construc tion of the first 10 miles, and work had been commenced between Hlllsboro snd Buxton. When Walker was resdy to pave the bonds signed and delivered by the Portland company be mads demsnd by cable for their delivery. William Reld, secretary of the company, signed the bonds ss per arrangement, and sub mitted them for the signature of the president. John McCraken, but the lat ter refused to sign. Th bonds could not be ' delivered without McCraken s signature, th At las Contracting Supply -company was by the asms action deprived of means for proceeding with the work, and the enterprise fell to the ground. Events In Portland immediately preceding this: calamity form the basis of Walker's I charge that the president and executive Doara or me roriiana, Nehalem ft Tins' mook railway and K. H. Hsrrlman snd his agents entered into a consolracv td wreck the road. The executive committee. of which passed a resolution directine- McCraken to sign the bonds snd deliver them to vraiaer. m ini race or tne.iact mat its project had been at last financed and money was forthcoming to build the road through to Tillamook, the directors suddenly abandoned the enterprise and later turned it over, lock, stock and barrel, to Mr. Lvtlc. who proceeded to pick up the tangled ends where the At las Contracting A. Supply company had left off, and who had no trouble In financing the road through the Union irun company or sen Francisco, in which financial concern Mr. Harrlman and his friends are said to exercise a strong Influence If not actual control. Charge Misappropriation. Walker In his bill of particulars, re cites the following: "Your orator ascertained that his cap ita) stock (2.400 shares) in ssld Port land. Nehalem st Tillamook Railroad company had been converted Instead of being used as intended merely for vot ins purposes in vour orator's absence. as had been expressly screed, and that John McCraken and the directors of the Portland, Nehalem at Tillamook Railroad company had neglected and refused to slsn snv bonds, althoush the same had been signed by William Reld, secretary; snd later that by trick and device the charter and property and effects of the said railroad company had been misap propriated and transferred to Edward K Lytle, agent for E- H. Harrlman; and your orstor's ssld capital stock, to gether with the other capital stock of said company, baa been rendered prac tically worthless; snd through the In fluence of said E. H. Harrlman the At las Contracting & Supply company were maae insolvent by reason or tne banks cancelling their loans. Your orator further snows that since his return to the United States he has discovered the plot and conspiracy by which he has been despoiled of his property ss sbove stated, and that his damages by the wrong doings or the defendants exceed the sum of $500,000. "Aud your orator further shows upon Information and belief that the opposi tion of the said defendant Harrlman and his agents defendants In this action has been carried on secretly but suc cessfully from year trt year, while pre tending to accede to the earnest desire of the residents and land owners along the line of said road to have the same speedily constructed. AH you resD seed to InoW. b how. to tell, 1 when jroo pet It gndou ctn do to by observtof the following t .This circular registered trademark 1 itamped on the cloth and this Ilk label la WmmmmJ at the collar or elsewhere. s3T"Look for the stamp and label and insist upon seeing them lor.nnleia they are both there, the garment la not a Genuine "'fsBxtrvnette We will tend booklet telling all about "Cravsnetts " Cloth if you writ at B PRIESTLEY & CO. Mssssfaeturors mt "Craeeaette" CWtke, Mokaire, Drew CowU, !. 100 Flfta Are Cor. ItU St. New Yerk NEW MINES TURNING OUT WONDERFUL ORES Portland People Heavily Inter ested They Are Much Enthused. Goldfleld. New, Oct. 9. Advices from the Morning Star district, nine miles from the Bullfrog & Tonopah R. R., say properties In that district are turn ing out some great values. The Denny Dulln group of five mines copper and gold ores are one of sensations of the district. Assays made on these ores show up far in excess of expectations. The Immense body of ores now In sight more than warrants sending this prod uct to the smelter at onoe. The Denny Sropertles are controlled by Portland, regon, capitalists and machinery will be Installed without delay to enable full develODment of the Denny Dulln's won derful, rich and enormous body of ore. CORN FLAKES FLICKER FROM GOLDEN GRAIN GROWN HERE D. L. Page, formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan, manager of the Oregon Corn Flake company, has erected a plant st St. Johns for the manufacture of breakfast foods and is msklng an en deavor to interest Portlsnd capitalists in the business so that he may con tinue the enterprise. More than $3,000 has been expended by Mr. Page for the machinery and putting It in working order. Without financial backing with which to purchase corn, Mr. Page says he Is unable to continue his business at the present time. The specialty of the company Is a corn flake breakfast food thnt Is said by experts to have health giving prop erties not equaled by any other break fast food on the market. This Is not an advertisement. Even without cream the flakes sre delicious. This is the only roasted breakfast food, according to Mr. Page made west of the Rocky mountains. The machin ery has been installed near North ern hill, St. Johns, and the owner In vites those interested to visit the fac tory and see the flakes in the differ ent process of manufacture. Tomorrow will be the last day for discount on west side gas bills. In the future the reading of meters on the west side will commence on the 11th of each month instead of the 15th, as here tofore, to accommodate tne increase in consumers. JOSErillNE'S GOAT RAISERS ORGANIZE INDIGNATION FOR E XECUTIVE BOARD Property Owners on East 28th Street Want Bridge Across Sullivan's Gulch. Property owners In the vicinity of East Twenty-eighth street on both sides of Sullivan's gulch are indignant be cause of the refusal of the executive board to advertise foriblds for the con struction of East Twenty-eighth street bridge. The council voted the lmprove , ment last spring but no steps have been 'taken by tne executive board to build the bridge. The bridge Is one that the property ABSOLUTE SECURITY. Genuine Carter's Little Liver Pills, Must Bear Signature of Ss FsoSlmlls Wrapper Below. Yes-y small smd mm easy . totakeeaswffas . . FOR HEADACHE. CARTERS roR DIZZINESS. FDR IIUOUSKESS. FOR TORPID LIYEM. fOR CONSTIPATION. FOR SALLOW SHI. FQRTHCCOMPLEXIOI M e! I Tartar T9tuia&rtm owners believe should be completed at the earliest possible date. There Is no bridge across the gulch above the Grand avenue structure recently completed mat is permanent. Ttie trarrlc would be heavy and the residents on the north side of the gulch need the bridge for fire protection. Taxpayers think they are Justified in asking that the bridge be started be fore the construction of the Union ave nue bridge since the new Qrand avenue brldse will adequately supply all the traffic In the lower section. They as sert the street railway company is bringing Its pressure to bear in keep ing iback the construction of the East Twenty-elarhth street bridce until the Union avenue bridge can be built. The bridge Is to be a concrete struc ture. It will be the first concrete bridge to be built in the city. On ac count iof the proximity of the Doern becker furniture factory the bridge must be absolutely fire proof. Engi neers state that steel would not with stand the heat should the furniture factory catch fire. NEW ENTERPRISES SEEKING BAY CITY (Special DlapatrVte The Journal.) Grants Pass, Or., Oct. 9. The goat raisers qf Josephine county. Inspired by the success of frultmen's unions and stock associations, are preparing to form an organization of their own. It will be perfected In Grants Pass this week. Two or three years ago there were only a few goats In Josephine county, now there ore over 2,00e, all of the best Angora breed. There are several magnificent bucks. Imported here from Texas and other famous goat sections. It hns been demonstrated that the hills of Josephine county, covered with ample brush and grass feed, to gether with the mllA winter climate of this section, make Josephine county neculiarlv adapted to sroatrslslnsr. The new goatmen's association will have the three-fold purpose to find the best possible market for mohair, to offer a means of cooperation In ex changing end Importing breeding ani mals, and to provide special exhibits for county, district and state fairs. FILING OF EVIDENCE IN REBATE CASES (tTnltrd Frew Leased Wire.) Los Angeles, Oct 9. Filing of evi dence by the defense in the rebate case against the Santa Fe railroad was con tinued through this morning's session. Edward Mendeeson .a collector for the railroad, was put on the stand, and he testified that the reduction from the regular rate was the result or a com- )lalnt by the consignee of the cement. rhe regular rates pi (Special DIapitch to The Journal.) Bay City, Or., Oct. 9. Two practical sawmill men from Clatsop county have taken a 80-day option on one of the free mill sites offered by the Bay City Land company. They visited Bayocean Park to estimate the amount of lumber which will be used there in buildings next year. They expect to sell a large part of their output, if their mill is established, at the resort across the bay. Another man Is about to put in a black smith and machine shop here. 'me annex to tne nay uuy notei is practically completed. The travel at nay city has been so large during the past few weeks that the hotel could hardly accommodate all who ree stered. A donkey cntrlne Is olearlnar the new county foad which will reduce the grade on tne nni dsck or tjay uuy. Ten acres pf a residence addition to Bay uuy win aiao oe ciearea Dy me engine. I. C. DICKEY WAS MUCH HONORED MAN lace the minimum charge for cement from Arizona at $70 for not less than 40,000 pounds to the car. The collector lestiriea mai tne cars had been loaded with 40,000 pounds of cement but that when weighed at this end they had lost weight and the railroad had been forced to reduce the amount of the freight charges. UMATILLA DRAWS CHICAGO CAPITAL (Special Dispatch to The Jnnrnal.) Pendleton, Or., Oct. 9. F. E. Sladdon, a representative of a Chicago syndicate, has been in Pendleton investigating the resources of Umatilla county. He had been in the vicinity of Spokane, Walla Walla and various sections of the west but seemed particularly Impressed- with the great resources of Umatilla. He saw the work on the irrigation projects dl (Special Dispatch to Tbe Journal.) Albany, Or., Oct. 9. L. C. Dickey, whose ftkaeral was held Saturdav a bcio in tnis county, was born In Penn sylvania in He settled at Scio in 1853 and was always thereafter promi nently Identified . with the affairs of I. nn Mlinri. In 1S7T in -.. nl.n.. Ul III! ..WU.I .J , ,. fc! , .1 H U RAH I. IDl. ll,U mayor of Scio. Afterward he moved to Albany . and occupied the positions of mayor, sheriff, street superintendent and marsnai. or several years ne was a guard at the state penitentiary. He was a member of the Masonic lodge at Jef ferson. Possibly no other resident of the county has been honored so often with public office. Ho leaves a wife and several children. Work on Grand Rondo Hospital. . (Special Dispatch to Th Journal.) work on the Grand Rondo hospital hers has been practically completed. It Is found the structure will cost $30,000. It will bo opened by January i and Will accommodate i patients. - - and in the big wheat farming and savs the company of ceplti Investors he represents in Chicago will SEND FOR J HE tlEWFMSHOP- PING GUIDE Catalog No. 40 it ready for dis tribution now; big book fijkd from cover to cover with newt and illustration of goods that are, needed in every home. Out-of-town friends should have this in their home and SHOP BY MAIL. ' riPTHWASHiSll.THoTREETS Demonstration UNIVERSAL COFFU PtRCOIATORii floor VJE SELL LADIES HOMEJOURimL PATTERNS The patterns- that make the least waste in cutting, that, are most easily understood end that are the best styles of any pub lished in the land. Home dress makers should avail themselves of their advantages. 11 Frice !0c and............ IDC 7PS ' .H-MiV ii-ri. OU - - ... a a S - ri H ARE with vour neighbors who know how to save tn tne Dar- gains that Thursday brings. We are going to . pay special attention to the home-fitters on this day, and we are going to make Thursday one worth watching. Ample proof of what we shall do is found in what we have done and what we do here. Read this list There is many a goodly saving to be found and each economy mentioned here is on an article that is a daily need in any home. These Thursday sales will be a weekly feature. The various needs of the careful housewife will be catered to and, best of all, her sense of economy will be appealed to by the offerings we will make here. Watch these sales and supply all your wants in house keeping wares at the decided price advantages that only this splen did store can offer. "at. 'm 1 IMS AJ Mil? SOAP AND SMALL THINGS THAT HOUSEWIVES NEED Notion Aisle, Main Floor Wool Soajp A pure white floating soap, for the toilet and bath, and is unequaled for washing silks, laces, woolen J and all delicate fabrics; special price for Thursday, cake. .tC Sunlight Laundry Soap An incomparable soap for washing, requires very little rubbing, and is not injurious to the finest fabrics or daintiest colors; special price for Thursday, A ti the cake 20 Mule Team Borax, put up In 1-lb. cans ; special price for one day only, the 11 can 1 1C Toilet Paper, good quality, square packages, regular c values; special, tne package 4c 5c Scrub and Sink Brushes, solid back, regular 10c values; spe cial price for Thursday, each Whisk Brooms, extra quality, large size, regular price 27c; special for Thursday, HERFS INTERESTING NEWS UNBLEACHED TABLE LINEN IN THE LINEN SHOPS It's none too early to select your table linen for Thanksgiving, that day when the dining table's appearance is all important. We have 10 patterns of fine unbleached damask, 70 inches wide, just the thing to set off the turkey and, other delicacies to the best possible advantages An all liner regular Qf $1.10 grade, special on housekeeper's day, the yard.... iJOC Bed Spreads A large size fringed spread of snowy whiteness, with cut corners ; a $4.50 grade, spe- A cial for Thursday . -t)JD Persian Challie Just the thing for making comforters, curtains or draperies; 5,000 yards in all colors, spe- cial, the yard Heavy Satin Damask Tea Cloths, beautifully hemstitched, 45x45 inches, value $3.50, special $2.69; 36x38 A f 171 inches, value $2.50, special. -ebls I 7 Perfectly Grand Specials nEmi Enamel Ware The famous Royal steel granite ware is bargainized in tempting fashion for Thursday. Buy the best at a great saving. Sauce Pans, in 3 - quart size, reg. 25c values ; special, each . . . 19c Thursday, each Coffee Pots, l4-quarts size, regular price 35c; special Tea Kettles, 8-quart size, regu larly worth 88c; special pmn price for Thursday, ea. f aC Dish Pans, 14-quart size, regu lar 60c values; special, each 48c 28c I Pudding Pans, 1-quart size, worth 14c; special, m each llC Muffin Pans, 9-hole size, regu lar price 45c; special Q(J for Thursday, each. .... jDC Basting Spoons, 16-inch size, regular 12c values ; spe- A e7t cia each. Chamber Pail, with cover, 10- quart size, regular price 97c; special for Thursday, each 79c size. Water Dipper, 2-quart regularly worth 20c; special, each 1 JC Soup Kettle, with cover, regu lar 75c values ; special, each Special Demonstration of the Universal Coffee Percolator and German-American Coffee. ENDS OF $25 CURTAINS FOR 50c EACH Here's a phenomenal bargain that housekeepers with hall or kitchen windows to drape should be prompt in taking advantage of. Remember these are the ends or salesmen's samples of the very highest grade curtains. They are from lj to 3j2 yards long. They are just right for sash curtains for curtaining hall or kitchen windows, for dresser drapes in fact, the thrifty housewife will find dozens of uses for them- They are all in extremely handsome patterns of Irish Point, Brussels and Tambour designs. In full pairs, the curtains like these samples would sell for from $8.00 to $25.00. Understand, these ends are one piece only, 50 inches wide and most of them are iy4 yards long; divided into 3 lots now andoriced at $1.00, 75 and 3UC i4priced White Lace Curtains, full pairs ; these in unusually pretty Brussels effects ; 64 inches wide and full 3 yards long. As good a curtain as anyone would ask to see at $3.25 a pair. Special for tfQ r Thursday VL ID Tapestry Couch Covers, fringed all around, strik ingly handsome designs ; oriental patterns and rich colorings of bright or subdued hues. These are regular $3.75 values. There are 48 snap ping good bargains at...... .v. $2.65 VJBS, SHEEP ALLOTMENT SEVEN PEE CENT LESS have manv families located on these lands in a short time. He represents Cleaver Bros., who were former resi dents of this section. of Real success comes to the man or woman who stands squarely on two feet with mind and body in poise - and nerves that don't fail f If vou eat Grape-Nuts made from the field grains which contain the natural phosphate of pot ash, placed there by Na ture for rebuilding brain and nerve cells, you're bound to have "ginger" and "nerve." "There's a Reason." Read 'The Road to Wellville," in pkgs. It's 'a little gem on right liv ing.. . ; (Soeclal Dlapatch to The Journal.) Pehdleton, Or.. Oct. . As m, result the deliberations or tne sneepmen s .vi.rv hoard with A F. Potter, neaa th. ffrazine- department of the for estrv bureau, he has agreed to reduce the number of sheep allowed the east division of the Blue mountain re serve to the extent of X8.000. This means a reduction of over ! per cent hi the number allowed last summer. No further cut will be necessary after nc-xt snrlntf, as in rune" " .. "lent ?o maintain the 18.000 head al lnwpd next summer. Mr. Potter an nounced there would be no stockmen s meeting, as last year, but that instead all should file applications for range with Henry Ireland, supervisor of the division. . POTTER SULLIVAN TENDERS RESIGNATION (Unltwl Press Leased Wlre.j Seattle. Wash.. Oct. . Potter C. Sul livan, United States district attorney for this state, has notified Senator Piles that hw has forwarded his resigna tion to the authorities at Washington, Senator Piles has not Indorsed anyone for the position, although ths Young Mn- Republican club of this city has asked that lie choose Elmer E. Todd. who reoenuy resignna wiim -poration counsel to enter private prac tice. While Senator Piles will say nothing as to why Mr. Bulirvan re signed, it la stated that pressure ha urn MM "Before I began using Osaearets, I bad a bad com Slexloo, pimples en n; fare, and my food was not lsettM ss it ahonld bare been. Mow I am entirely sail, and thep!mpl heveall disappeared from my if. I can truthfully say thnt Csarsrets sre Juit a advertised: I hare taken only two boxeaof them." Clarence K. OruTln, Sheridan, lad. Best for The Dowels fleaasat. Palatable, Potest, Taste Good, Do flood. Never Sleken, Weaken or Gripe. Me, Me, Ma. NeTet old in balk. Tbe gennlne Ublet (temped OOO. finsmutteed to ears or roar money beak Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or N.Y. fa ANNUAL SALE, TEN MILLION BOXE! been brought to bear upon Mr. SuUtvan. who. it Is claimed, has been very in attentive to his duties. SuUtvan was formerly in a similar position at Noma. Alaska. day for Tomorrow Srill be ths last discount on west side gas bills. In ths future the reading of meters ' on the west side will commence on ths 11th of each month Instead of-the 15th, as here tofore, to accommodate ths Increase In consumers. JAPAN AND CHINESE GOODS Cheaper Than by Auction , ; On account of our competitors' fight against licensing auctions and. because we must vacate from our Fi.'th street 6tore on the. com pletion of the new Corbett buildingwe will sell our entire stock at any available price. .?!M22X?.2K2Tr,AAraM xomnsi Mjunrnatxi xtolr IStctS?9 SJSJ? cubiosxtieb tiiui , c&oxssomra atstoh M9 oabotts rnrx POKOzuor Bomssurs . scATToro OMXXAWAMB XXHOITOS , Tin TUf Country merchants will do well to call on us. , 1 ANDREW KXlV & CQMPANV - WHOLESALBAANIRSTrr, ' 131 Fifth Street, between Washington and Alder Street Branch of 287 Morrison Street DISCHARGE OFFICIAL, CAR STRIKE RESULTS tCattec r Press Lessee wfes.) v " -7 Henderson, Xy , Oct The entire streetcar system Is tied up .today as s result of the second strike f tbe em ployees within six weeks. The strike was caused by the discharge of Super tntendent Cole, the railroad - manage ment refusing to reinstate him when ths men demanded ths same. . COFFEE It is a mistake on the part of a housewife to buy poor coffee; it isn't good for any Tour grocer returns v"-r t. - - ' ' don't Uka Senilis tVe J m f CURE 8ICK HEADACHE. . . ..V - y i -