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Newspaper Page TextrV THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND; FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 2, 1908. TO TRAIN 00111 . .. IS LIFE l( - I sBBBBasasaseaBaaBBasBaS . -. Noble Educator Retires Af T ter a Life of the Toil" "' " ThatTeUs. : : r - -i r. 8pttsl DIpW to TU Inml.) v Salem, Or, May SI. A. Peebles, prin cipal of Grant school la Salem,, after - more than IS year -almost- continuous . work as a teacher has resigned his po sition, . to which he was recently re ' elected for the conrilni school year.' -The reason Impelling him to resign is that he -may take a neeaert rest Professor Peebles has been-prominent In almost very line of educational work tn the . common school system during, the ex- :':p Jiff niV.s1 Professor ; George A. Peebles of '' Salem. tended period he . has labored as an educator and teacher. ,, He retires from his life-long work to engage in other ' lines of business after' a brief period of rest. - - Am a principal, as a. city superintend ent of schools, as a county superintend ' ent of schools,- as a professor in" a nor1 mal school, as a worker in and con ductor of teacher's institutes. Professor Peebles has held a high place among the educators of the state throughout his career in school work. - - -, A Busy Ufa's BecorO.. His biography. In brief, is as follows: Native son, born March 2, 1854; boy hood spent In and near Salem; educated In Salem publle schools and at Willam ette university; graduated from Willam ette university, class of 18T7; studied law and was admitted to the basof this state in 1881, though he never( sought v-the acUve-practice of , the law., prefer ring to devote the best years of his life to educational work; taughV for -10 years as a principal In the Salem public schools, and for 7 years, at different periods, serve! as city superintendent of the Salem lohools, all .of this work being between the years 1871 and .108; served from , 1898 to IMt as a member -of1 the faculty In the eastern i Oregon state normal school, four of these years being vice-president of the normal school; was principal from 1889 to 1883 , of the-public schools at McMlnnvlUe, Oregon; in his earlier career taught in the towns of SHverton and Woodburn. ' 1877-78 'and 1878-78, respectively, one year la each town; : entered the Salem schools the first time in 1879. serving for eight years; again in Salem schools 1898 to 1899, and for the third time, 1906 to 108. making 17 years In all that Professor Peebles labored In Salem's eooools. - - ,A Missionary of tha Boll., Before entering college; Professor Peebles taught rural schools, 1871- to 1878, in the celebrated Waldo hills sec tlon of Marlon county and in the vlcln . Ity of tha-town of Turner. - - r Professor - Peebles retires from the teaching ? profession bearing with him the confidence and esteem of many hun dreds of friends, among these the lead ing ducators of the state, many leading cltlseps who at- one time or another were pupils of his, .and of a large circle of associate teachers and of .other school officials. By all of thesa Pro fessor Peebles has been and is - recog ' nlsed as one-of the most -capable' In structors and educators In the state.- Professor Peebles has taken interest In other lines of work aside from edu cational matter. Ha was for many years connected with the Oregon-state Agricultural society, which formerly held the state fairs now held- under the management of the state board of.aa rloultiire. He was secretary of the society. 188S to 1885 and was influential in getting, the legislature to oreate the ? recent state board of agriculture. Pro easor Peebles spent a part of his youth on his father's farm in the Waldo hills. He-haa always manifested an interest In agricultural pursuits and has always encouraged boya to stay on the farm, and 14 his school work has striven to arouse In his pupils an Interest In antf-a love for horticulture. Perfect fitting is possible with Selz Royal Blue shoes No man needs to "break in'f a pair ; i of shoes now, ,. since we have ' Selxf Footfprm Models to put on our feet. Every Sel shoe we have is . Biade on the lines and measure- " fV) A "Every Self Royal Blue shoe Is tatls ftction guaranteed $3.50, $4, 35 I .ge SS -- J. - to.- ' - - All SUM ' "3i Hood's Sarcaparilla 40,366 People . '. ' ' - EECOHMEUD IT . : As a spring medicine, for the blood, for lost f appetite, for rheumatism and other troubles that number hav ingr written us in two years telling of cures and remarkable benefit from it. This great volume of testimony should convince you that it J ia the, medicine for you this spring. Get a bottle and begin to take it today. In sist on having Hood's. flThja spring my .mother -was feel ing miserable. She tried several medicines without benefit She then began taking Hood's Sarsaparilla and felt much - better in short time. She thinks there is no medicine equal to Hood's." ; Miss TressierHynes, Box. 38, Galilee,' revV-C;-'- ' ' In usual Hqnld form or In ehoeolate-coated tablets called Sartatabs. 100 Doses One DoUa& ; t 1- , , ' X ' - (Continued from Page One.) . ered at the house on that melancholy occasion. - The defendant's excuse for killing Castecl, a shown-by the testi mony, was not on account of any Imme diate fear or 'danger, but, to use ..his Own language, he had to kill hlin or pick up his duds and leave,' and? he chone to klU." . . T For the pardon of this murderer H. M Cake repeatedly petitioned, with others, both Governor Gear and Gov ernor Chamberlain. Tha latest petition was presented to Governor Chamberlain March I. 1907. It was inesponsa to a request from the governor. In connection Willi inim yeiiuuii, tun - r, " " Brown of Roseburg presented tho facts or tne muraer or jamVvr -i.cxi - lated above, and which facts are on ills in tha executive's office at Salem. . . ..Ka m1am that hAM. lleved Olberman was tried airly. That he naa compeienv counm otiuww. by the following named men who ap peared tn behalf of Olbersan before tne Douglas county circuit court: Judge C A. Sehlbrede. now of Marshfleld; Dex ter Rice ot Roseburg. O." P. Coshow, and A.. M. Crawford, now attorney-generaL Brown also assertf that Olberson was intelligent and able to teU right from wrong as well as any man. ,- '' Oaks aad Brother Petition. Despite these facts H. M. Cake and his brother petitioned for Olberman's pardon. Governor Geer commuted the sentence to life imprisonment. Follow lng Is a copy of a letter written to Gov ernor Geer by H, M. Cake In reference to the matter, which Is also on file In the governor's office at Salem: Portland. Or., April 29. 189. Gov ernor T. T. Geer. salem. OregonDear Sir: As one of the counsel for Mr. Ol berman, whose sentence was commuted by you, I desire to express my gratiflpa twn at- your- course in the matter. I prepared tha brief and rled tne case In the supreme court In behalf of our firm and became ? thoroughly oonvlnped. that the elements necessary to constitute the crime were absent I am confident that If the case had been properly cared for In the lower court Olberman would not have been convicted of murder. "I thoroughly appreciate the embar rassment surrounding the exercise or the high, prerogative accorded your of fice, of Intervening between -the Judg . wa. a u ' And the main vi . lira " . . a execution, the conflict between private inclination ana una uurwnt . public weal, but I believe that in this case yon may rest assured that you have taken the right course. There should be no doubt of an Intent to commit the crime of murder before the Infliction, of the death penalty. "If the doubt had been properly re solved in a court of law then, unless there were extenuating circumstances that could not be reached or consid ered by the courts, your duty would have plainly been not to have Inter fered, but this doubt was not resolved In a court of law. Olberman was not properly tried end to have sent him to the gallows with this doubt as to his ...11. l.la. I AAWta A ' wnill.l have been -corrtrary to the spirit of ootn numan ana uivmo nw. "Again thanking you for your act of mercy and Justice In commuting Ol berman's sentence. I remain, yours very sincerely. H. M. CAKBJ. Not only, did H. M. Cake approve very highly of the action of Governor Geer 'In commuting the sentence of. this desperate criminal from death to life Imprisonment., but W. M. Cake, chair man of the state Republican committee that Is managing H. M. Cake's cam- galgn, also in high terms congratulated rovernot Geer as follows: ;. Another &sttan Multnomah. County Court, State of Oregon. W. M.. Cake. Judge. Portland, Oregon, May 1, 1899. Hon. T. T. Geer, Salem, Oregon. My Dear Governor I have been so busy that up to tha pres ent -ttma-It was Impossible for naa-to acknowledge the commutation of sen tence of J.- M. Olberman from death penalty to life Imprisonment. I feel very deeply upon this subject and as sure you thakmy appreciation of your very just act Is not capable of expres sion In words., but feel as if you had done the right thing, and' hope that your further acts In the very high place which you occupy will always be gov- menti of-their Footform last; it's just exactly what the' name sounds: like; it fits the foot per fectly; you "can wear it the first day with as much comfort as when . : .. ... you've worn it a month. r and Widths Xarksd fat Plate rngHaft Ccr. 7lh ssd WwMstca Sts. j gTORE CliOSES ON SATUBDAYS AT Tomorrow's list of bargain items will prove attractive to the .Saturday, shopper the following being subject to delivery at our earliest convenience and for which mail, telephone or c. o. d. orders will not bo accepted: ' t " - $2.75 Values in Gduch Covers -Special $1.35 Each I In the Drtpery department sixth floor full-sized and fringed Couch Covers in oriental stripe patterns and cotorings. ' - - ' v -, ' - - . Bed Pillows In the -'Bedding section 'ticking.' ,.: w. s .':.. $8 and $9.75 Vals. in Couch Covers. Spcl. $4.85Xa. ' Special made Couch Covers, 6 feet wide and 9 feet long, in heavy upholstery tapestries. On sale in the Drapery department ixth floor., y ( . . . , , Mattress Pads $1.25 Values Special 75c Each Full size, quilted pads filled with white cotton; special tomorrow in the Bedding section sixth floor. , -.!. v- " t ' " ; ' ' f i i ' . SCREENS Three-fold Screens with --sixth floor. Art Burlap 20c Per Yard Qflality for 10c Yard Plain Burlap, 36 inches wide, in four colors, red; blue, brown Drapery department sixth floor. MOHAIR RUGS Three Sizes - In the Carped department - and other popular shades.; ' 24 in. by 48 in. size; reg. $5.50 ;value, fOrr, ;;..fs.T5 Nickel PlatedTea and Coffee Pots, Three-pint Berlin Tea and Coffee Pots with copper bottoms, enameled wood handles and se curely fastened metal cover-knobs. One only of each will be sold to each purchaser. On- sale in the Basement department Butcher Knives Regular 35c values blades On only to each, purchaser. In Ball Bearing LAWN MOWERS . IN THE PASEMNT erred by the same sentiments of Jus tics and carefulness, that you have ax hiblted in this. , " ' ' "It was a very trying; position in which to place you, but you cams out of It with credit, and I hare only to say that whenever you feel that I can assist you In any way posslbl It will b more than ordinary pleasure for me to do so. . ' ' . "With kind personal regards I otg to remain, very ,nc?.wljrOU2iCB;.. However, tha Cakes, ' not satisfied ritt. thia onm mil t t Ion of sentence ot ftained from Governor Oeer, draw up I another petition on March - 1. 'ltOT. which recites again the good eonauet of the prisoner before the murder and asks his full pardon of Governor Cham berlain. Following Is tho latest petl- t,0n: svatest rstttloai "To His Excellency, Governor of the State of Oregon The undersigned here with respectfully petition your exoel lency. and represent follows: '.That heretofore on the SOth day or March. 1898. J. M. Olberman . was con victed in the circuit court of tha state of Oregon for Douglas county, of thj crime of murder In the first degree, and thereafter on the id day of April, 18, was sentenced to be hanged. . . "That thereafter, hie excellency, the then governor of the state of Oregon, commuted the sentence of the said J. M. Olberman to life Imprisonment, and upon the 29th day of April. 188. the said J. M. Olberman waa transported to the penitentiary of the state of Oregon for the period of his natural life, and has been and now is confined therein under said sentence . and commutation thereof. - . . ' . . ., - "That at tha time of the presentation of the petition for the commutation of aentence as hereinbefore referred to and made to' the governor of tha state of Oregon, T. T. Geer, a large number of affidavits and recommendations ware filed with the said governor, and all of which represented and showed the char acter and habits of the said J. M. Ol berman prior to his arrest for tha crime aforesaid, and reference Is hereby made to all of said statements, petitions and writings aforesaid for a full statement and In detail of the character and hab its of said J. M. Olberman prior to his "That your petitioners beg to relate that said J. M. Olberman, since his com mitment to the penitentiary, has been faithful to and observant of tha rules and regulations governing said. Institu tion: that he haa been Industrious and careful In the observation of the laws of tha Institution, for evidence of which your petltlower presents herewith and makes a part hereof the records of said penitentiary, accompanied by the state ment of the superintendent thereof. - "Good Caaraeter." v , That your petitioners present as rea sons considerations and facts upon which to base this application for pardon the aforesaid good character of .said J. M. Olberman prior to his arrest, his subse quent good conduct following his com mitment to the penitentiary, and the fact that in the Judgment and accord, lng to the belief of your petitioners the said 3. M. Olberman haa fully expiated his crime and, received full punishment therefor. ' - :. - - "Tour petitioners-represent that said J. M. Olberman Is not nor was ever, as shown by tha record herein, a criminal nr one who has not the safety of the publle at heart, but that he waa In fear or n I e, ana correcnj mo. - , The petition was signed by W. M. Cake and half a dpsen other residents of Portland. - . i. The petition was not signed by any prosecuting officer any Judge or Jury man, as is so usual in eases where par dons are asked, and as In nearly all those-eases where Governor Chamberlain has 'pardoned men, restored them to ettlsenghlp or commuted their fine of imprisonment. It - is .needless to say Olberman is still In the penitentiary. - i-- rron Xyrtte Creek. - The following communication la from an old resident of Myrtle Creek! MyrUe Creek, Or., May 10. To the Editor of,, The Journal I-notice ty this morning's Journal what one of the dailies, had to say In regard to Governor Chamberlain: freeing so many criminals. ...., I thought it might be of some in terest to the voters of Oregon to know the action Mr. Cake took a few years SATURDAY. SPECIALS -$1.60 and $1.75 Grades for 90c Pair sixth floor SO pairs of five-pound Pillows, covered in a good quality - - , $1.50 Values Special 90c Xach oak frames, filled with iHkoline. Special in the Drapery department tomorrow genuine English Mohair " 30 in. by 60 in. size; reg. $9.00 value, for f5.T5 Special Tomorrow at 15c Xach of high-grade steel, handles of hardwood; a popular household size. the Basement department. SSBsW'BgSBBSaBCBXJB BgflgXSBIDBV ICOMPLETE-H0U5E-FURraSHER5 ago by personally circulating a peti tion for the reprieve of - Mack Olber man. who was sentenced to ba hansed for the murder of Jasper Casteel of this place. He secured the reprieve and later was the instigator of a pe tition ror a run paraon ror tner pris oner, but In this he failed for the trls- oner still languishes behind prison bars. The erime for which the self confessed murderer was -convicted was the cold-blooded murder of Jasper Ca- teei, wno waa an old man, and at tne time was verv sick and was asleen on his couch.. Olberman, who was sleep ing upstairs, crept silently down the stairs the second time to make sure that Ms victim was sleeping soundly before he fired the fatal shot through Casteel' a head. This Incident Is still fresh In the minds of the cttlsens of Douglas county. H.B. O ATM AN. fiPENPS COIN" (Continued from Page One.) would simply ravish tha soul of his dear friend, and then the friend would pay untold coin for said books, whlctt would make everybody haqpy. And the Isnlnr of tha note waa merely' a mat ter of form, anyway. The games of tne book agent in roruana ana cni cago were exactly the same. And many neonla In Portland slarh'and wish to See Fred A. Briggs, high roller and good anender of other neoDle's money. Briggs sold books to nearly every firomlnent family in Portland and col eoted the money, which he never turned In. During the Rose Carnival last year he was conspicuous In the parade In an automobile, and his machine was tn the lead of one of the divisions. He became friendly with Admiral Swinburne of the Charleston, ana me oiricer was mucn nleaaed with tha suave agent a personal ity. However, the admiral waa not here long enougn to neoome a victim or mis- piacea commence. . . COLUMBIA TO MEET THE MACS TOMORROW (Special Dispatch to-Toe Journal) McMlnnvlUe College, Or., May JJ. Columbia university will come down to. morrow to compete with McMlnnvlUe college In a track meet. This meet was to have been held last Saturday but was called off on account of the rainy weather. The local team Is In axcellent condition and a good meet should be puuea orr. - ROSE LA TOUR MAKES HIT WITH DANCING (Tjsited Pms Le4 Wtra.t ' London, May ti. Another American dancer, -who promises to create aa great a sensation as did Maud Allen, will soon appear at one of the local theatres. Bhe calls herself "Rose La Tour." and claims that she Is related to two American millionaire families whose names are Known tne world over, Like- Miss Allen.. Miss "La Tour's" dances are classical and emotional. Her feet and limbs are bare and her Greek costume is or transparent pink silk. , Helps over the mil. , Got, lots of hard work? eat- :.:";;'!.-vi--r- "There's Reason" irT ::i!,n:,:,irr:r::,i;l.j, Grape Nuts SIX OCLOCK w 1 and yellow. Tomorrow in the at Special Prices Rugs in red, green, brown, gold , . i C ';: 36 in. by 72 in. size; reg. $12.00 value, for.. ,,,f 7.50 Spec'l 35c Each SALE OF LIBRARY TABLES ' ENDS, Tomorrow touf Fifteen hundred well known and popular brands pi high Jarly sell for $2.00 and $2.50 will be placed on sale at this store tomorrow morn-' ing. The list includes such makes as Peerless, Brandt, Wade & Butcher Wes tenholm, IXL, Arrow, Pipe, Era, Rogers and several other old English and Ger man makes. Our razor expert, will hone, strop and place in perfect condition each razor purchased, and every one is sold under our personal guarantee to "be exactly as represented or money refunded. See Washington St window display Family Wines and Liquors Bargains for Friday and Sator , , ir '-'-day. Zinfandel Wine, regularly 50c, only 29? Reserved Stock Port and Sher ' ry, regular 75c quart. . . .39 Fisher's 1 Pure Malt Whiskey, r regular 95c quart ........ T8 Fisher's Pure White Rye Whis- key, regularly $1.25 qt...5 Hilton's Extract Malt, regularly $2.50 per dozen 1.79 Your Credit Is Good ! Open a monthly account at our store. Garden and Lawn Hoie All our garden and lawn hose is sold under one year . . . r m . . . . .. guarantee ana wun cvcij , nvioo lengxa . w give .'.f' A NOZZLE FREE , 50 feet 4-inch Dover Cotton Hose.f5.OO j ., 50 feet fi-inch Dover Cotton Hose. fS.SO -50 feet -inch Chester Cotton Hose f 6.00 " . 50 feet 44-inch Chester Cotton Hos S6.50 ' 50 feet j4-inch Shathan Rubber Hose.........; ...U.f5.00 50 feet 1-inch Columbia Rubber Hose!....-.. ............ ..f5.50 50 feet Ji-inch Columbia Rubber Hose.............,V...,;.fe.OO 50 feet J-inch Woodlark Rubber Hose:............i....f 0.5O .50. feet Ji-inch Woodlark Rubber Hose.. .............. ....fT.OO 50 feet'fi-inch Oregon Rubber Hose. ,,...;.f 8.00 Hose Reels, f 1.0O; Nozzles, 401; Sprinklers, 25 and up; Mend " . , , ers, 5 and. up. ' - Exchange U la we 5 ' 388-3SJ East tlorrlsoa Street " - , . NEAR GRAND AVENUE . The Morrison Bridge Cars Stop in Front of . Our Store uui oai ui uuy oait hi k ruuiuua TOMORROW IS THE . LAST SATURDAY OF OUR FIRST-ANNIVERSARY SALE EVERY ARTICLE-IN THE STORE REDUCED AND SAVINGS LIKE THE FOLLOWING ARE GENERAL THROUGHOUT THE :-m;.':v ';,P;- STORE ... . . . ' Kayser's Silk Gloves . BLACK, WHITE and COLORS All sixes 50 dozen of the first quality, 2-clasp, patent tip Silk Gloves for women. Kayser's the guaranteed kint-limit of 2 pairs, at, pair. . . . ...i Best Quality Oil;CIolh 100 pieces fancy colored Table Oil Cloth; handsome patterns in the best grade standard oil cloth, full yard and one-quarter wide. Best 25c quality on sale tomor row only, yard. . .... ...... , . . . . Women'sWhileOxfords BEST $1.00 QUALITY 300 pairs ladies' white canvas low-cut Shoes, pretty shapely styles, blu cher cut ; all bright and new from the maker's hands. Tomorrow only at this price Children's Shoes SOLID LEATHER, $1.75 QUALITIES Shoes " for boys and girls; absolutely solid, sizes up to 2. Best $1.50 arid $1.75 qualities, this price tomorrow i only Children's Stockings 25c QUALITY 100 dozen' fine Usle ribbed Stockings for chil dren, in black and white, all sizes. At this price, tomorrow only ' ...... LOOK ING arouAd us we see many per sons in middle life strug gling along with poof , vision who might be enjoying nor mal sight today had they consulted a reliable optician and worn glasses when there was I yet time to 'preserve the sight. Be on the safe side.' If vou susoect that vour eves are' failing, let us advise what is best for them. Eyes Tested, Glasses - - Fitted ' C-a WE CARRY VLIKELY" TRUNKS r' . VSV sT W0QDARD, CLAOKE FOURTH AMD WASIIIGTON STS. j - rm : lass, la ii . iL Yd Opr. grade 'razor? which regus WantRoscs? Then ret a bottle of; our I Rose and Fruit Spray,? put it on your bushes and watch the result- . t' There won't be a bug of any 4, description ; on j your bushes if they are sprayed with Woodlark ' Rose and Fruit, Spray," Pint bottle 25t Quart bottle,' VJBOf Gallon can $1.50 Spray Pump and quart - of Spray .,......... 91.00 Woodlark Spray Pump G5e Phonographs and Talking Machines ON EASY PAYMEirrS See our large line of Rec ord Cabinets before buying. Free" concert on fourth floor every evening from 7 to 9 o'clock. 'All the latest Records. . . Take the Elevator. T; CO. i r i. r at .