THE OREGON DAILY . TOURNAIl PORTLAND. MONDAY EVENINO, JULY 27, 1908.
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HIT B! TOW
LI. GIRL
DROWNED
Her Companion 3Ianarcs to
Cling to Los in Raft an
Is Carried Far TTp Stream
Before He Is Rescue
From Position.
Miss Thetta Stephens Sinks
to the Bottom When She
Ig Struck and E. J. Jean
net Is Unable to Give Her
Any Aid.
Holding desperately to a log; in a raft
and Btru&gllng to keep above water for
a distance of half a rnUe, E. J. Jean net
was rescued last night from drowning
In tha "Willamette river when he wah
making: a few last despairing efforts to
keep' from sinking.
Miss Thetta Stephens, a companion of
Jeannet, lost her life when their boat
capslsed after hitting the tow line of the
tug; Vulcan which was pulling a Ion raft
up the river past the Tortland Ship
building; yards when the Rccldent hap
pened. Mr. Jeannet, telling of the accident,
aid:
"We had been out on the river in a
rowboat and wore returning last night
about 9:30, when suddenly looming
through the darknesE we saw a towing
Cable. We both stooped and the row
boat got under the wire all right, hut
the atern must have caught on the
cable In some manner and It Instantane
ously sank. Miss Stephens made no out-
erjs but went straight flown and never
came to the surface again. If "all hap
pened so qulcklv that neither of us had
time to say anything.
"I cannot swim very well and holding
to a log I watched the waters for a
long time in the hope that Miss
Stephens would come to the top.
Trie to Climb on Baft.
"I was ao weak when I finally thought
Of climbing on the raft that I could not
make It arid fell back Into the water,
wh.r. I owns Hardly able to keep on top
myself. I kept swallowing water and
by the time the men on the tug dis
covered ma I wu about to .drown. T
couldn't have held on another minute."
The' -drowning man was not seen by
the crew of the Vulcan until It had
CHUM DESIRES
MRICVS HELP
Mission of Governor Tan-Ilsu-Vi
of Mukden
Kxcites .Japanese.
(! rl'. J Prr. I .! Wire.)
T,,k i-. .U.-y 27 1'iUaif ml vires re
elveil hi i.' from Ch.i inlay t:ite that
the inlusi, n of UuMior Inn llxj-il
if Miikil-.'.. ho was recently appointed
amhassii lur extraordinary from l hlna
to tne Trilled States to thank the Ameri
can government fur remitting a portion
of the Huxer Indemnity, Is more sig
nificant than iinears on the faee of the
imperial nrJer.
Japanrs'' ijfllcers arc led to believe
that (iiannW Tan l(su-Yl s mission has
HornetlUMK to ilo with the restoring of
the O.lneae ml in 1 n I s t ra 1 1 1 i. In Miibi
I'hurla. ll Is stated here that the minister
will endeavor to interest the American
department of state In China's cause In
Manchuria and have a diplomatic nr
rangeinunt made wherehv Olilna might
he relumed to power In her former
province of the north.
It is also stated that the minister will
heek to Interest the American govern
ment In the Chinese students residing In
America. It is said that he will en
deavor to have measures taken nualnst
the revolutionary students who live In
America and send money to China to
tld In the overthrow of the Manohu
dynasty.
AGEE TOLD
HIS II
San Francisco, July 27 It Is believed
by local Chinese here that the nii.-tslon
of Governor Tan-Hsu-YI to America Is
riot concerned with the activities of
revolutionary students. Ng Poon Chjw,
editor of Chung Sal Yut Po, the Chinese
dally said today that there are riot
many revolutionists among the Chinese
students In America. Mr. Chew would
not discuss the report that China wishes
to gain control of Manchuria.
It Is thought here that Uovernor Tun
Hsu-Yi will confer In Washington with
Klang Chlng Kwai. special Chinese ed
ucational commissioner to America, who
Is there now looking Into educational
methods. When KJang Chlng Kwal was
here he said that too few Chinese stu
dents who are educated In American
universities return to China to give
their home country the benefit of their
eduentlon.
Governor Tan-Hsu-Y 1 Is a graduate of
Tale university.
(fun ninniinii inn
FOR F.1E," SAYS BORAH
Asked If James Henry Booth hadn't
sold his slock In the Booth Kelly Lum
ber company In 1904 for $140,000,
George H. Kelly, secretary of the con
cern, who was on the witness stand
Saturday and this morning In the
IJooth-Slnrleton conspiracy case In tho
federal court, said that he wasn't aware
of the amount.
Mr. Kelly Is the only remaining mem
ber of the original members of the ftrm.
He was asked the question concerning
the sale of J. II. Booth's stock by
Tracy C. Docker, special assistant to
the attorney-generul. Mr. Kelly said
further that the stock of the company
was always shifting and that some
times he didn't even know how much
stock he owned In the company himself.
It was brought out that the Booth
Kelly company was formed In 189S and
capitalized at )5u,00O. Ijuer the com
pany Incorporated with IJ0U.000 worth
uf stock. Again the capitalization was
raised to i 1.600,000, and again to J2,
000.000. Many eastern capitalists, ho
said, now owned stock In the company.
Identifies Books.
ROPE ROUTE TO
COURT ML
Vancouver Soldier Commits
Suicide by Hanging Self
to Tree Limb.
(Slicflnl llfptrh to Tt Journal.!
Vancouver. Wash.. July 87. Fearing
that he would bo given a long; term
In prison before a court martial, Frank
Wclssgaher of company C. First In
fantry, stationed at Vancouver bar
racks, this morning hung himself to
a maple tree within the garrison
grounds. The body was discovered by
l. C. White while passing along Offi
cers' drive at 4.45 o'clock.
Welssgalior recently transferred from
the Fourteenth Infantry, as he desired
to reniuln In the states. Ilo was known
as a good soldier Two weens ago ne
was In charge of some prisoners. It
Is said that he accldenlly allowed them
to sit down, contrary to orders, and it
I was for this offense that wetssgaDer
I expected to be court martlaled.
Ten days ago, or about army pay day,
he came to town and became Intoxi
cated. Since then he has remained
away from his company and would
have been declared . a deserter lust
night. Thursday was the last time
that It is known anyone saw him alive.
Fellow soldiers noticed Welssgaber pick
ing berries In the woodB north of the
The Wkd-Up of
Mr. Kelly was called as a witness ' . L iriea io gei rum in
Saturday morning by the government.
no was asked to produce curtuln led
gers and Journals of the Hooth-Kelly
company. These books contain records
of tho checks and drafts paid by the
company to I. Thomas Agee. the gov
irnment s prlnclpul witness. The books
were In court this morning and were
identified by Mr. Kell. Later they
will bo offered In evidence.
Mr. Kelly said he first saw I. Thomas
Agee Kebruary 24. 1H04, when he ap
ptuieu In the office of the company at
r.ufc. ne wiiu certain papers relative io
the land which he had. homesteaded.
Mr. Af.ei) told Mr. Kelly what he
wanted and he was ushered Into the
presence uf John Kelly. Robert A.
Hooth was with Hie witness at the time.
Thai day or the next Robert A. Booth
left on a trip to San Francisco. This
was brought out upon cross-examination
by counsel for the defense.
It Is charged that certain agreements
beiw, en A(tfe and tho company were
nude by Hubert A. booth. The draft
ot the final payment to Agee for he,
hind Is dated February 29. At that time
Mr. Bjoth was In San Francisco.
The government finished with Mr.
Kelly this morning. He will probably
besVi ailed later by the defense.
Ilnls afternoon the government has a
timber cruiser on the stand and will
"probably finish with Its witnesses by
the middle of the week.
10 days were up he would come back
and give himself up as a deserter.
Welssgaber took every precaution
against failure, in his suicide. He se
cured a strong rope and after securely
fastening It to a maple tree some 12
feet from the ground, lie so adjusted
the jope that a fall of five feet would
lake place. This broke the neck, caus
ing instant death.
The deceased had served two full en
listments In the army, this being his
third. He was aged 36 years, a native
of Memthlsberg, Ohio. The only known
relative Is a sister living at Steelsvllle,
111. No arrangements for the funeral
have been made.
Reached the Oregon A Washington Lum
ber mill, a half mile from the plae
where the boat and the young girl
went down. He was then taken aboard
and after working for an hour over Mr.
Jeannet the men had revived him
enough to tell his story.
Mr. Jeannet said that he did not se
any lights on the raft or he would not
have come so close. An Investigation
will be made tomorrow morning.
Messrs. Hdwards and Fuller, insoec'-
ors of hulls and boilers, to find out if
the officers of the Vulcan can be held
responsible for the accident.
Report of Vulcan's Master.
Following is Captain E. T. Watt's
report or the acchlent to the Inspectorn.
I beg to Inform you that while pas-ting;
the Portland shipbuilding yards In
South Portland at 9:30 p. m. July 26,
towing a raft of logs, a small boat con
taining a lady and a gentleman ran
Into the tpwllne and the boat was can
BTeJ7 The laflTwas drowned: the mtt
hung to the raft and was taken off
rtjen we landed the raft at the Oregon
& Washington Lumber company's mill,
a distance of about half a mile above
the shipyard.
"We knew nothing of the accident
until we arrived at the Oregon & Wash
- ington mill, as there was no noise that
we could hear to Indicate that an acci
dent had happened. We searched the
raft and the place where the accident
happened and found nothing except the
rudder and oars of the boat and the
lady's hat. The man gave the name
Of E. J. Jeannet, address 862 Flint
street; the girls name as Miss T.
Stephens, Sandy road, near Woodlawn
We also made a search at daylight th's
morning, but found nothing
"E. T. WATTS.
"Captain Bteamer Vulcan "
Young and Beautiful. -Miss
Thetta Stephens was only C'l
ear old and was one of the most
baautlful and popular girls of Kasr
Portland. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs
IX O. Stephens, who are now on a tour
Of Europe. They are pioneers of Ore-
Mr. Stephens Is a retired fruit
Senator Lacks Confidence in
His Ability to Handle
Chairmanship.
(Special Dlspstcn to The Jnnriuil I
Uojse, Idaho, July 27. Unitud StatoB
Senator Borah, who has Just returned
from Colorado Springs, where he at
tended the conference of other mem
bers of the Republican national com
mittee with Chairman Hitchcock. In
speaking of the report that lie had
been selected by the chairman as west
ern manager of the campaign, (-.aid:
I do not think the matter has been
determined by Mr. Hitchcock. He first
uggested it to me at Washington and
I later at Colorado Springs, and I stated
! to him that I did not want the po
sition. I ilo not feel that 1 have mid
the experience and I would prefer to
work in some other capacity during
the campaign. I want Mr. Hitchcock
to take that view of it and I am in
clined to think he will."
While his ring In this county was a
victim of the wrath of the better ele
ment of the Republican party In the
recent county convention, he expresses
hla approval of the ticket named, but
It Is apparent that deep down in his
political heart he is disappointed.
DEAD BODY SOLVES
STEVXXSOX MYSTERY
(Special Dispatch to Tin Journal, i
Stevenson, Wash., July I'icni -It
ers who were spending the day along
the banks of Rock Creek yesterd iy
round the badlj' decomposed body of
Joe ,TouriuIst tying lii the water.
Jourciuist disappeared from his honi".
a short distance from Stevenson, nearly
two weeks ago, and it Is lmlhived from
the condition of the remains that he
has lain ill the creek near the point
where he committed suicide during that
time. A jury was Impanelled immedi
ately after finding the body iind a nr-
dlct of suicide returned. I
Juurijuist came to Stevenson a couple j
of years ago from Sweden. He wis
connected with a wealthy familv mi
Sweden and Hie members will be 'not I-.'
tied of his death. A search of his home!
yesterday revealed considerable jewel..',!
but no note was left explaining the
m'ubuii ior suiciue.
DUK
E GETS HOG
DEALER'S OUCMS
No Separation for Man
chester Now That Zim
merman Has Settled.
(fulled Prens I.en?ci! Wire.)
London. July 27. The I Mike and
Duchess of Manchester are at Kylo
; more castle, Ireland. today. having
; abandoned all thought of a separation,
lit Is understood that the duke hu-j
! reached some sort of a financial agree-
merit with his father-in-law. Eugeuo '
Zimmerman of Cincinnati. !
! Although Zimmerman Is reported to1
! have acceded to his son - !n-la w's i-:
: mauds, he did not giie money to the1
'duke. Instead he paid for various Man-
cluster estates which he has given to .
j the duke s heir, the little Viscount Man- 1
! deville. !
BAKER CITY COMPANY
LEA YES FOR CAMP
gron.
gr rower
Columbia dough near Woodlawn. Miss
Thetta Stephens, a brother and two sis
ters have been living there this sum
mer, the rest of the family being abroad.
The sad news has been cabled to Mr.
Stephens. A sister of the drowned girl
Jjeard of the death of Thetta at the
J. W. P. waiting room thla morning
and fell Into a dead faint.
The body of Miss Ptophens has not
ben found yet, although the river Is
being searched by a large number of
men and boys.
K. J. Jeanne,t Is the son of H jr.
Jeannet and lives at 4fi2 Flint street
He works in his fath.-rs locksmith
shop In Mldna. Tie y.imi! rnan js
2 1 ves IS old.
About 1 t-ils afternoon th bodv
ot Miss Stepliens was found on the
west tide of the river nar t' e Portland
l.nmber company's nilil. James thin
ning, deputy coroner, remov,-. the re
mains to the undertaking establishment
of Punning A McKntee Coroner N'or
den will hold an Investigation this
Hfternoon- It Is not probable thut an
Inquest nlll he held, as a'l the farts
(Special DUuatrb tn The JncrnaM
Baker City, July 2 7. Company A, O.
!.. of Raker City left for American
Lake, where they aro scheduled to join
other troops of the northwest for ma
neuvers and field practice, Sunday
night. While the company's rifle prac
tice latelv has not been heavy It Is
known that there are some good shots
and there will be no surprise if sonio
trophies are brought biuk.
THIEVES STEAL
VALUABLE COINS;
f
i
Second Time Within Year
Yanconver, . C Carnegie
Library Is Robbed.
.MAN CRUSHED BY
BOAT WILL RECOYER
(Special Dlspat.'h to The Journal.)
ABtorla, Or., July 27. John W. Stead
man, who was severely crushod about
10 days ago between the steamer Rose
City and the wharf while trying to g.t
on board that vessel. Is giadually Im
proving and it is now felt sure he will
rocowi. although he will he confined in
ihe Hospital for some time.
Much Land Released.
(t'clted Press Leed Wire.)
Muskogee. Okla.. July J7 The n
vlng
i of:
The family home Is on the i point to accidental death
acres of Indian lands became effective
today. The event was made an occasion
for public celebrations throughout a
large section of Oklahoma.
(T'nlted Prwa Leased Wlrs.j
Vancouver, B. C, July J7. For the
second time within a jear the Carnegie
Library museum here has been rifled
and valuable coin collections were
stolen Last night entrance was gained
by breaking a basement window, the
thief then ascending the stairs to the
museum. The Art A Historical associa
tion has several valuable collections on
view at pri sent worth tnanv thousands
of dollars. Only part f these were
taken his' night, the thief evidently
belns disturbed. The a. m c,lsh value
stolen was a little over Jl.ilOO.
FORMER OPERATIC STAR
DIES IN POVERTY
i
Energy is well-nourished muscles
plus well-nourished nerves.
U needs Biscuit
are the greatest energy-makers
of all the wheat foods.
yj In dust tight.
maisturt proof packages.
Netr sold in bulk.
W NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY
if
trnl'cd Presa 1-eaacd W!rt.)
hail ! ranclscn, July i. Patrons of
the old Tlvoll opera house here are to
day preparing to bury the remains of
Mrs Helen Dlngeoii fiteijflitz. known
on the stage in the old davs as Helen
Plngeon. who died in toe German hos-
Fltal Saturday night In poverty. Mrs
lenrietta Idngenn, mother of "the act
ress, is critically ill an the result of
her daughter's death and may die
! Helen Dingeon was formerly the most ;
popular comic opera singer on the Pa
i clf'lo coast. After nnnpnHn. in .u
; Royal Odeon at Munich and tnurine t be 1 CalHS
I United States and Canada with Adellna
Patti she sang at tne old Tlvoll opera
house here In 1 S 82 8he created the
; part of "Yum Turn" In "The Mikado"'
land scored other triumphs. She became
early separated from her husband and
with her mother, she had traveled about
from place to place Although she re
ceived large salaries In her hevdey, she
died almost In poverty. Kor the pant
; two years sne arm her mother had be
at me iermn hospital
.had paid their expenses
9
Famous Seattle Stock Sale
Closed
Store
Tuesday, July
to Rearrange Stoek
Final Sale Commences Wednesday, July 29th
at 8:30 a.m. and Ends Saturday Night, Aug. 1st
Just Four Days in Which to Dispose of the Re
mainder of the
eattle Mock
OF
40.000.00
9
Worth of new, clean, up-to-date Gloves, Hosiery,
Parasols, Umbrellas Original cost entirely disre
garded in our desire to insure a Clean-Up Sale.
SEE TUESDAY'S PAPERS
See Our Show Windows for most wonderful bar
gains in Gloves, Hosiery, Parasols and Umbrellas
ever offered in Portland
309 Morrison Street, Opp. Postoffice
hen
wrier, friends
5
PEARL HARBOR
FLAXS FORWARDED
frnlt Pr Leaaed WtrO
Washington. July 27. According to
advices received at the navy department
here from Honolulu. th board of offi
cers of which Admiral Peaton 8chrvdr
Is president, appointed to Investigate
the plans for a-nsval base st Pearl Har
bor, has forwarded Its report to Wanh
Ington. It Is understood that the re
port makes recommendations for the lo
cation of docks and the dfene nf
the harbor The chief of the bureau
and docks will rlslt the site some time
soon and then bids will be called for.
t
PRUITT EXPECTED j
BACK IX FEW DATS,
nipertal Dtxatrk to Tbe J earn. L)
Pendleton. Or.. July 27. W. C R.
Ti-ultt. who was reported to hav. txys- I
terlously disappeared, is believed to t ;
safe and Is n pec ted to return to Pendle :
ton tn a f.w days. His wlf. Is still i
camped at Lenman Pprings. a roaort 4 4 !
mile, from b.ra Thera Is no raason j
for his leaving He has hsd no treukle -and
la darotad to his wlf a
Count Koraurt Lrtm,
rCmt4 Prm Leuaaa Wtr
lynndoa July 17. Count Komura. the
Jspanear ambaaoador to the court ef I
Just., left today for N.w Twrk en j
rest, to Japan, where b will tak. up I
10 Per Cent Discount
GREEN-MARSHALL'S
Shingle Stain. 75 per gallon in five-gallon cans,
less 10 per cent discount. Our prices are as low
as any paint house in the city, and we give you
10 per cent discount from that on all lines ex
cept lead and linseed oil.
Wall Papers 25 Per Cent Discount
This sale lasts until August 25. Don't overlook
this opportunity.
Oregon Paint & Varnish Co.
Leading East Side Paint Dealers
93 Grand Avenue
Bet. East Washington and East Stark
PHONES EAST 2898, B-2435
XT Cfc3TT KtT A BIT.
$10.00 SET OF QC
TEETH FOR $3
WTtttaa OurutM for 10 Taara.
OBOWII Any tooth In tha month
w. crown with solid gold. 22k uar
"iT4. to. . th.' .b".t: .for .54.00
Any Porcelsln Crown msde no mat
t.r whst they .re calle1 or how
thry in msda Our prlca QQ
BmX3w Rolld Ooli Top, Solid
Gold Backs. Porcelain a An
fronts, per tooth iwUU
Solid Oold Teeth. 22k.. M nn
bridr. Pr tooth ywU
All other work asm. prlca,
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punni KXTmAcnow rra
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