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: . J r THE vOREOPHrDAILY - JOURNAi; PORTIND, TUESDAY , EVENING.: MARCH Z, ) IW9. BltOW ELL JlcCourt Asks Dismissal of : Indictment Upon Bequest of Heney, TCho.WirQs He 5 Is Satisfied Ex-Senator Is ' Not Guilty of Charge. ' , Georg C. Brownell. former a tat n fctor from Clackamas county, Indicted t for subornation of perjury three year ago In connection with Oregon land fraud eaaea, waa cleared of the charfe ia the United States dlatrlct court thla morning when John McCourt, the newly Appointed district attorney, Appeared for Attorney-General Bonaparte at the re . quest of Franeea J. Ueney, and moved Xhat the Indictment be dismissed. beveral telegrams -irora Mr. tieney 10 - W. C Bristol, the retiring dlatrlct at torney, requesting that, thla action be .taken, were presented to Judge Wol vir ion by Mr. McCourt. That the Indlct- ' tnenta ahould be dlamiaaed waa decided . upon by Mr. Heney and Mr. Bonaparte several week ago. Aa Mr. Bristol waa about to retire he left the matter to be attended to by Mr. McCourt, his auccmoor. Mr.' McCourt took ihe oath of office yesterday, and a indicated in yesterday's Journal, one of the first questions taken under con sideration waa the dismissal of the 4n- dlctment pending against Mr. Brownell. SnwaeU Vet Qullty. The telegram from Mr. flensy, dated t San Francisco March 11. and ad dressed to Mf. Bristol, read In court this mornlngc as follow): , "Attorney-General Bonaparte haa au thorised me to dismiss both Indictments for subornation of perjury now pend ing against Ceorg C. Brownell If I . deem it advisable. Please make motion )n my nam and by authority of this elegram In the court In which said in dictment are pending to dismiss each of them upon the ground that I am sat isfied that George C. Brownell did not writ the signature purporting to b hi In surveying contracta which were Investigated before the grand Jury when alleged subornation of par Jury was com- muted by Brownell and upon the ground that for this reason In my opinion con viction would not be possible In the 1 subornation of perjury caats and upon the further ground that Brownell la equitably entitled to this action on ac couat o evidence which be haa secured . Yor the government In one case and tes timony which he has .already given on behall of .-the government - In' another rase, and by otheV evidence Which he Jias promised to give whenever railed upon to do so In other casea" ' There was also another telegram from Mr. Bonaparte to Mr. Bristol, dated Washington, March 1. asking If the In dictments have been dismissed. l ' afaldnun turned Fapera. ' " Mr. Heney also wired Mr. McCourt everal days ago requesting Information ; as to what bad been done In the matter. Brownell was.accused three years ago before- a federal grand Jury ot having . induced two men to swear falselr before that body ia regard to tha signature of Brownell appearing on field notes taken by Hen,ry Meldrum. , .... ,. ' Brownell' name appeared on certain leld jiotes, - By the confeesion of Mel- : drum, now .In tha penitentiary, It was afterward shown that Meldrum had ' signed Brownell's name without the lat- ier'a knowledge, Th facts became nown to Mr. Heney some time ago and the question of dismissing the Indict ment! was taken' up with the officials at Washington at once. Mr. Brownell Was represented ia court this morning by Can Jdalarkey. i '' North Bend has a "Beautiful Amer ica" club. There's. Ji6thfng small about those people's i ideas. RESTFUL SLEEP .Mr Darlua Pierce of Haverhill, Mass., 73 years of age, who waa troubled with insomnia and i - - eonatlpatlon caused by indigestion, was completely cured and restored to t -health by the great tonic stlmu- ' . , lant, Duffy's Pure DARIUS PIERCB ink or otherwise. DARJVSj PIERCE, Thousands of unsolicited letters of - , i.. J i ' 1 ate received from grateful patients" who are Zflxious to extol the merits of ' this great life saver and -renewer of -youth-Duffy'g Pure -Malt Whiskey. Duffy's Pure Maii Whiskey l- i tn -absolutely pure distillation of malted grain; great care being used :f tor have" every kernet tliofoughly mated, thus destroying the germ and producing a predigested liquid food in , is tpe mos effjcctive' tome stimulant and invigoratox known to science; . softened by; waitnth and moisture its palatability and freedom from injur ious substahces 'render it so that it can be retailed by the most sensitive ' stomach, t ' If you wish to keep young, strong cheeks the glow of; perfect health, take ,a.iy. actv.uuig wwrcciions. it tone and strengthens the heart action and purifies thentire system. It is recognized as a medicine everywhere. L ?j,I?!rY,ht? 70U k d"KUt, grocer w dealer for Daffy. . Pure Malt Whisker bettre ym get the genuine. Ifa th only absolutely . purs medicinal malt whiskey and is sold in sealed bottles only; never in . bulk. Price $1.00. Look for the -trade-mark, the -Old Chemist,- on the , ,UbeUnd mai sure the Ml pyer the cork is unbroken! Write Dr, Cur ran,;censulting rciciaii. for a free copy of illustrated medical booklet , and free advice. - Duffy Malt Whiakey Co, Rochester, N. y, PILE CURE FREE Trial Package of Wonderful Pyramid Cure Sent to All Who Send Name and Address. There are hundreds of cases of plies which hsve lasted for 20 and 30 year snd haVe been cured In a few days or weeks with the marvelous Pyramid Pile Cure. . PUea sufferers in the past have looked upon an operation aa the only relief. But operations rarely oure, and often lead to fearful results. Th Pyramid Pile Cure curee. it re' llevea the a welling, stops the conges tion, heals the ulcers and fissure and the piles disappear. There Is no form of piles which this remedy la not made to cure. The Pyramid Pile Cure can be used at home. There ia no loss of time or de tention from buslneas. Thero la no caae of piles so severe that the Pyramid Pile Cure will not bring relief. We make n t-narae for a trial paca- e of Pyramid Pile Cure. TVila sample 111 relieve .he Itching, sooth the In flamed membrane and start you on your way o c re. After you nave usj the sample go to the druggist for a 60- cent box of the remedy. Write today. The sample cost you nothing. Pyramid Drug company J 4s Pyramid building, Marshall. Michigan. FINDS FORTUNE (Continued from Page One.) unuasen ana Andersen grabbed a small wooden door as they floated to aether In the sea. They clung to this for 11 hours, when a chance breeso drove their little raft shoreward. When they were in leaa than Ave feet of water Knudaen became utterly exhausted and fell from the raft and would have drowned had Andersen not put forth his remaining strengin to save nim. The shipwrecked men finally landed On the beach and Anderaen carried his friend on his back for over four miles into the country, where they found a settler. It took two days to make the trip. Knudaen was revived, and aa aoon aa he was able to travel the men came to the United State, first stopping in New Jeraey. After a year or two they be- cam separated, Andersen fcnu5 oing to the California gold fields and Knudaen re maining in the east. The latter worked hard and fortune favored him. He eventually became the owner of one of the large clove factories of the east and amassed a fortune, half of which is left to Andersen, Knudsen tried for several vears to locate the man who saved his life, spending thouaands of dollar In the ef fort. He sent detectives all over tho country and advertised extensively for Andersen, but no trace of the missing man could be found until by chance he discovered himself in the hills of the White Bluffs country. As a reward to Mr. Williams, who was Instrumental In bringing Andersen nto his good fortune, a new houee and farm buildings are to be erected on the Williams ranch, and one of tiie wall ornamenta which will decorate the new home la a faded newspaper advertise ment which will be placed In an ex pensive frame and hung in a room built specially for Andersen. PROPOSE TO ACQUIRE 1 (Continued from Page One. when they learned of the fa,ct ran hel ter skelter to get from under. Just what kind of an ordinance will now be drafted that can admit Schwartsschlld & Sulsburger without allowing all others to come in Is uncertain. This much, however, seems assured. If an ordi nance cannot be dratted with this re striction one will be passed that will open the city to all slaughter houses snd packing plants. Those who have followed the ordinance of the packers throughout Its short career believe this to b j true becauae of the deal nn foot to secure control of the market block. Malt Whiskey. In a recent letter,' Mr. Pierce said: I have used Duffy's Pure Malt Whis key to a considerable extent, al though not an invalid. I am 72 years of age and enjoy pretty gooti health. I am at times troubled with insomnia, also constipation, the lat ter a result of indigestion which in my case is relieved by the use of your Malt Whiskey. I do not use it daily but always, have a bottle in my room and when feeling out of sorts or in need of a stimulant or tonic, I find 'tn'at" Duffy's Malt fills the bill. At present I am using it when I retire. I find that a small quantity quiets the nerves and instead of lying awake for hours, I soon drop off into a quiet, restful sleep and awaken in the morning with a clear head and a stomach ready for a good breakfast. uuiiys jrure iviau wnisKey is en titled to all the praise you can give It through the medium of orinters' 10 Court street Haverhill, Mass. gratitude like this of Mr. Pierce the form of a malt essence, which and vigorous and have onyour Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey regu- DECISIONS lllS .SUPREME COOS I (Culled Press Leased Wire.) . 6al"to, or., March Si. Th supreme eourt today rendered decisions as fol low: Treaton Rlcbardaon vs. Annte A QrlRgs, Polk county, reversed. D. H. Simpson va. A. C. MHler. Polk county, reversed and remanded. Frances McLeod vs. Paclflo State Telephone and Telegraph company, fVma enuntv. rarersed. M. JL Hall vs. Eugene Conn 11. Coos county, affirmed. John Uaffney vs. Michael Gaffney et al, Claokamas county, airirmea. r. J. Eldridge vs. John Hoefer. Mar ion county, pennon gran tea. CHiliSl STATEMENT (Continued from Page One.) II. C. Hoffman, Joseph King, W. K. OS t render, B. M, Spencer, J. K. fltockdals, August C. Oalser, M D Luce, W. A. Miller. I. Alsager, C. If. Palran. E. Kraner, J. W. Olnder, II. J. Foster,-C. Kranciscovlch, A. S. Walker, E. I Ben nett. Henry E. McGinn, A. W. Orton, W. I. Williamson, T. 8. Townsend, J. S. Roberts, Ben Gadsby, Walter M. Oadsby, J. F. Bell, Johrt Oantenbeln, W. H. Mon roe, J. J. Butter, T. J. Cleeton. J. J. Brown, 8. C. Spencer, H. T. Hudaon, W. M. Plimpton. Q. M. Orton, Lee M. Clark. Fred I. Rlggs, Albert Bernl, W. H. McCorquodale, J. W. Mclean, li. Metsaer. A. U Heater, Fletcher Linn, Oeorge K. McCord, C. E. Miller, Frank A. lleitkemper. R. W. Rowe. mJ. R. Wetherbee, A. C. Emmone, W. ,K. "Wood ward. J. A. Haaeltlne, T. H. Kdwarda, Leo Frlede, Jerry E. Rronaugh. D. C. Burna, J. Dlrkhelmer, M B. Henshaw, W. C. Bucroff. Charles R. Frailer, F. Rlchet, E. t;. Johnson, H. Taubenhebuer. Mr. Selling's Letter. In reply to this petition Mr. Selling haa prepared a statement of acceptance of the call of bla frlenda In which he agree to become a candidate on a statement No. 1 platform. Hi letter la a follows: "Portland. Or..- March Zi. Messrs. Fletcher Linn, E. V. Rowe. Lewis Rus sell. J. R. Wetherbee. W. 8. Woodward. L. Oerllngor, Jerry E. Bronaugh, F. Dayton, H Metiger. H. J. Fisher. J. IL Parek W. B. Olafke and others- Oentlemon: Hellevlng in the prin ciples, "Tho people should rule" I con sent to become a candidate ror state senator on the platform of Statement No. 1. If elected I will vote for the people's choice for United States Sena tor and win give the. same attention to matters coming before the legislature as I do my own business. "I thnnk you for your confidence. "Very respectful! v yours, "BEN BELLING." Declarations Coming. Tho declarations of Senator NoUlra- ham and of Mr. Selling will be flleJ this afternoon while Mr. Dresser's de claration will be filed cither tomor row or the next day. It Is expected that the various prospective candidates men tioned for the house of representatives will prepare their declarations and file them within a very few days. The men who havs thus oom oat on Statement Jto. 1 platform will make a straight fight for th aomlnatioa be tween bow and the primacies, rrom what encouragement that has already com to them thy M-rar4 that th great mass of th voters oppossd to ring and machine polities will stand back of them in their oampalga aad snpport them at th polls. GOT SIX HUNDRED LEFT A Postoffice Burglars at Aber deen Stop in the Middle of a Rich Haul. (Spcdil Dlipatch to Tb Joorntl.) Aberdeen, Wash., March 24. Burglar broke into the postoffice here last nl;li and aecured about 1300 In cash and J300 worth of stamp. They pried opt.ii the private door and amaahed the luck of the safe with a aledaehanimer. Thev took a number of regUtered letter and registry oooks, out were evmeniiy frightened away before opening tho utrona box containing $1,000 In gold. The pontofflc la In the heart of the business aeotlon. -Tbe men are evident ly experts. There la no clue. HINDUS INSIST ON GETTING SQUARE DEAL (United Press Leased Wire. I Brilingham, Wash., March 24. A Vancouver, British Columbia, special to the American say a: Vancouver Hindus, friends of the men whose entrance Into Brltleh Co lumbia 1 being opposed by both federal and provincial governments, have threatened the British government that a continued policy of this kind may be disastrous for British rule in India. Two mass meetings or Hindus were held Sunday night when -fiery speeches were delivered. The following cable gram was ordered sent to John Morlev. London, England, secretary of state for maia: "Ma&s meeting of natives of India to protest against deportation and ex clusion from Canada. As British sub Jecta w claim government protection mrougnoui tne tmusn empire, "jr our interesta are overlooked our brother in India will necessarily re sent your government s neglect." v Th dispatch was signed by a leading Hindu merchant of Millslde, near New Westminster. ALASKA FISHERMEN AND PACKERS AGREE (Special Dlipatch to Tbe Journal.) San Francisco, March 24 An agree ment between th Alaska Fishermen's Protective union and the Alaska Pack er' association has been reached and there wilt -b-no strike. The scala will be fixed on last year's basis, which was what the fishermen were contending for. i . A modification will be made in the case or th rianermen at Fort Wrangle and Pyramid harbor. They will be paid by the case. Instead of a per centage based on tha number of flah oaught. The rianing fleet will leave shortly for th north, f iO vessel. it numbers up- wards o SEATTLE BREAD TRUST TURNED TO DOUGH Seattle. March 14. Tha Seattle bread trust haa collapsed. Tha association of bakers was formed last June, as a re sult of -which practically every bakar In th ,etty agreed to furnish a standard ounce loai ai ine rata ei it xor si to th arrooera. which meant th S cunt loaf to the consumer. Several bakers are selllna as many aa IK at nnmnt. and some retailers are patting out seven loaves for 28 cents. , - Charges o( ihort nltht uuml th t ONE THOUSAND luwaW . School Girls who grow pale and sallow, show loss of appetite and ambition, are short of breath and subject to headaches and dizzy spells, are in a condi tion that no parent should neglect Dr. William Pink Pills are the tonic best suited to correct this condition, are safe, harmless and always helpful. A booklet of valuable information entitled "Plain Talks to Women," will be sent free to any woman. It is particularly interesting to mothers of growing girls who become pale. thin and listless as they approach womanhood. Br. Williams' PINK PILLS tin Wllluutu Medicine Co.. Schetwcudy.N. Y. o ctnu per Dox; m doxm, i.d. STATE FAIlt BOOSTER BEGINS VERY EARLY pecll niipatch to Tbe Journal.) Balem, Or.. March 24 F. A. Welch, secretary of the state board of agricul ture. Is rushing prepartftlons for the state fair, to be held here In September. Postal cards advertising the fair have been sent broadcast over the United State ahd It is probable that a greater Influx of visitors than over before will attend this year. Clatsop, Columbia, Lane anil Clackamas counties have al ready sent notifications that they want In rvtk appt Inn a rpuprvfn fnr thpir ror j hi bit a. a THE SALE ALL PORTLAND IS NOW TALKING ABOUT Graves Co. Forced-Out Sale Establishes Record for Lowest Prices Ever Known 8ht Music, Talkinf Xachiaes, Violin, Mandolin, and All Kinds of Baal and Musical Instruments and Supplias Also a raw Tin Flaaos, Offrd Vow at Unhard-of rrlow , We cannot begin to tell you half about tha extraordinary value her awaiting you, and can only state again that such a buying opportunity will never again be presented. It's not a question of profit now. The landlord says we muat get out. Suitable locations are not to be had, and nothing: remain but to dis pose of everything- In our present quarters, regardless of the sacrifice. PIANOS SURELY AT HALF It's remarkable what little money will secure .fine piano in this sale The instruments, many of them, have only been out on rent in the best homes In this olty for a few months; In fact, several cannot be told from new. We're going to make quick work of these. A splendid walnut Waldorf Upright, now only 1 84; another fine Waldorf Upright In walnut, cost new I290,- now only $167. A choice largest size Arion Upright, fine oak case, cost new S7B, now only $215. A fancy-cased ma hogany Ludwlg Upright, strlotly brand new, now only $225. A magnifi cent mahogany Upright Brinkerhoff. the regular $425 style, now only $225. A virtually new Hamilton Upright, beautiful mahogany oase. sold everywhere at $350 and $376, now only $209. A choice mahogany Bailey Upright, cost new $378; a big snap at $185. AWlegant Sulnway, good -tone airtMwttonrcoit uw $500, goes now at $196. Another Stelnway, the much-advertised Vertlgrand style, now only $240. A virtually new J. B. Cook mahogany Upright, now only $25. A largest-sle walnut Pease Upright, strictly high-grade and In excellent condition, regular $460 value, now only $195. . V Terms will be extended o responsible parties. 5 Copies CUVVT MIICTr vQa 12 Copies Now 35c UllUaUl IfllUlV V Now7V TAKQ YOUR. PICK Classic, sacred iind popular, vocal and 1 instrumental, duets, etev eto. No demonstrating, no telephone orders, no C O. D., no exchanges. The finest of Violins and Mandolins, the beat Banjos and Guitars, tha latest style Talking Machines, elegant Muslo Bag, Accordions, Drums, Band Instruments and all kinds of Musical Merchandise take your cholc now at TiriUBuy iuwi lunnn pnoB, All that w may say or til taken advantage of this forced-out sale Justice to this really great money-saving event Tou must see for your- seir. Try ana come in toe morning, i right away. Store opens at 9 a. m, 33 VTAMXtKOIOM fTCBZW, BJTTWZSV $6.00 Silk Waists Handsome Japanese Silk week with every Ladies' Suit sold to the value of $20 or over. This is given as a special inducement to have you visit our Ladies' Clothing Department. " awn that your friends and neighbors who have it sale may tell you. will not aa fi.n yuu can. But by all means, com &co BZXTX AJTO : ajSTXaVat y 4 Jl8iftilH-Ilit 'All shades ,pf Copenhagen ' blue. , A shipment of .100 , New Suits ' just in from : eastern fashion centers arnved Friday last. See these.' Nothing better 6hown anywhere, and. prices far lower, Better choose early, while stocks are large and sizes complete. You do not need a full purse to trade Here. A small payment down, then , . ! , Free ! Shirtwaists will be given free DOES ROSE CITY PARK MEAN ANYTHING TO YOU? IT MEANS A GREAT DEAL artman n 0h . - CHAMBER the ever-popular, up-to-late I Week 3 Will soon pay for any suit in the house. You are welcome to credit, and will find our easy payment plan a great convenience. this Yamhill, Firs I and Second Streets If you have purchaser! there, It does. If you have not, it does not mean so much to you. Rose City Park should mean aT great deal to the man who is rent-ridden, boarding-house-tired or anchored to a home in an undesirable neighborhood. To the first, quit paying rent and build your own home; to the second, the same advice; to the third, sell out and move out into the best part of Portland. To the man who has bought in Rose City Park. It means a promising investment-- homebuilding opportunity that is unexcelled, and a place to .live for .the balance of his days where he may rest assured that fac tories,; packing-houses, railroad tracks and saloons andtores wilfiiever encroach. ' The happiest man in the world is the home owning man, and he is the happiest whose home is' in Rose City Park, & Thompson