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THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAU PORTLAND, ' TUESDAY JBVENINO, SEPTEMBER 8. IPOS. ' t ' SHOT BY FRIEND II MING 4 E Extraordinary Mischance Is Responsible for Death of Edmonds Man. , , (United Press Leased wlre. Edmonde. Waah.. Sept. I. W. H. Freeie, pioneer of Edmonds, la dead at Everett., the victim of a peculiar ao oldent Sunday night. About 11:10, aa Mr. Freeie waa about to enter, the, office of the Wrench Manufacturing company la thle city, where he waa employed, and Just aa hie hand waa turning the knob of the door, he wee atruck by a bullet which entered lite right aide Just above the hip. The bullet waa appar ently fired from aome anient point. Mr. Freexe foil through the door we: and hla call for help arouaed a frleni tt,ViA mm n h f m HMHlatitnce. . An Investigation ahowed that the bul let waa one or tnree rirea irom re volver In the hande of Charlea Reeves, a oloae friend of the. wounded man. The ahota were fired merely to add to the nolie which waa a feature or a pro- labor' day-celebration. Mr. Freese waa about 200 yard a from the party. THEORY AS TO HEADLESS WCIMAN B. F. Morris, a Cook at Seat tle, Says Possibly His Runaway-Wife. (Unit 4 Frtee Leased Wlre.l Beattle, Sept 8. B. F. Morris, a cook, living at the National hotel, bellevea that Mr a. Morrla, whom he haa not aeen for three years, may be the unknown ! woman found pn the old Verde road near I the lake ahore at atianlta. The atory I told by Morrla auggesta a poaaible ao- lutlon of the Identity of the murdered Woman. Morrla waa led to believe the woman might have been hla former wire ty reason of the gold teeth found near the ' aeon. In a general way, wunoui rei i arenoa to the teeth, Morris' deacrlption : ef hla wife fits that of the body. Mor- I rls gave the nam of a man for whom he said his wife left him three yeara ago. A. search la being made for the man. $15,000 OPERA HOUSE BUILDING AT KELSO (Special DUpstch to Tbe JonMl.) Xelao, Wash., Sept 8. Contractora Carter and Davis are erecting in Kelso one of the finest- opera houses In the state. The building Is thoroughly mod ern. The dlrnenslona are 64x100 feet. The atage measures S0xS4 feet. Uio aeating capacity will be 800 The ooat of the building will be $15,000. Besides a theatre, under the same roof a lodge hall 1b to be fitted up. to be under the control of the local K. O. T. M. lodge, but It. will ba used by other lodges, Kelso, Wash.. Sept. 8. J. N. Moore, Vn tnr mnv vpara tiaa ooeratea a Bawmlll at the mouth of the Cowltti river, will begin at once the reconatruc- inn nf the Dlant at that place. The capacity of the mill will be greatly in creased, much new machinery being Th mill haa made a great record during past years for steady operation, and the quality of shingles haa been SOIL EXPERTS Oil TOUR OFSTATE Conditions and .Needs . of Eastern Oregon Counties Are to Be Investigated.-' The expedition beaded br. President W. J. Kerr of the Oregon Agricultural college which la to make a tour of the eaatern part of the atata with a view to examining into aoll conditions and the needa of that part of the country along agricultural )lnea left Portland today. The party Includes: President Kerr: Professor H n -Soudrfar ' of the department of agronomy of the State Agricultural college; Professor William Jardlne, government- expert - in dry farming, of the bureau of nlant Indus try of the department of agriculture at :VictorTalking Machines -Bring Music Into the liorae, $1 Week: Rclsem London Cape;.;;.-: Walfcini Gloves WiU Ba the Tnlnj for fell - SOLE AGENTS : Sol Agents '-'.' Castleton Waists ,. for Woman of FMbloa 1 Established 1850 Fifty-Eight Yeirt in DuincBg EiUbliihed 1850 ' Good Merchandise Only-Quality Considered Our Price's Are Always tha Lowest C. B. a la Spirite Corsets old Only br XJpmaa, wdtfe ' o. , ; Sol Ageata Pcllard Suits for Women of Ftshloa Upman,Wolfetl,Co. Ax P. Btover, irrigation r tne aepartment or agriculture charge of government irrigation - - - . " ' 1 hiiu , . a. y ctin, II, ... - retary .to President Kerr. Among the counties to be visited are Sherman, ail Ram, Morrow, Umatilla, Union and Baker. Later the same party will con tinue ita lnvestlsatlona In Crook and Harney counties. These specialists will endeavor to de termine what crops are best adapted for the varloua aectlona which they will visit .and will collect data' to determine the extent and kind of experimental work which ahould ba carried on by the agricultural tollers throurhout eastsrrrt-Oregon. Climatic conditions. precipitation, the topography of the country, the direction and prevalence of me wmas, me amount or precipitation, the extent and Quality of the aoll. eta.. are aome of the matters to which the investigators will devote their attention. Special attention will ba riven to Irri gation ana to ary terming, witn a view 10 oeiermininr wmcti Kind la tna most practicable for each aectlon. Aa a result of theae Investigations President Kerr expecta to - ba able to outline a prog-ram 0f work to be dona along experimental lines by the agricul tural college with a view to raisin eastern uregon to tne position 01 im portance along agricultural lines which he' feela aure It ought to occupy. He hopes to be able to aecure the co operation or the federal government In the experimenta which will be baaed upon the data; collected: during this trip. FALLS FROM WINDOW, WILL DIE OF INJURIES Ml wIwmb. Smts $2475 Falling from the window of his own room at 211 Aider street at 1 o'clock this morning, Upton 0. Hickel, a carpenter, Buffered a fraotured aplne. At St. Vin cent's hoapital today it waa re ported that he cannot live. He fell 12 feet, his back striking tbe pavement with great force. Dr. Fred J. Zelgler, olty physician, ordered him removed to the hospital in a Red Cross ambulance, but little can be done to help him. He la 47 yeara of age, and waa Intoxicated when he reached the room. Apparent ly while stumbling around the room he fell through the open window to the street below. the best. AND IS DOE A WISE WISE OR OTHERWISE? I DRUNK; FIRES HOUSE AND DIES IN AGONY fx WaV,. " Vlt , 'I , f r. 1 We have for this week exceptionally clever Tai lored Suits to offer. Styles that will add greatly to our reputation of being able to produce stylish garments at popular prices " Mnuficturer anxious to have their goods strongly represented in our suit section and get their share of the enormous business that is done in this popular department, have made for us some fine , suits for this early showing. The success of their garments at this first sale has much to do with the business that goes to them later on. Therefore, you may rest assured that these suits are made right ituevery respect. We have 150 suits in the style here illustrated, which we are going to sell at this sale for $34.75. This is by far the best suit we have ever offered at this low price. It has the style and shape of the high-priced models and is carefully tailored. We know ot suits being sold this season at Jb35.00 that are not the equal of this one in any particular. We wish we had ten times the number, as every one would be picked up at this sale and every purchaser would be a more than satisfied customer. The suit above mentioned was sketched from life and the graceful cut is plainly shown in the illustration. It is made of broadcloth, in pretty shades of blue, brown and green. The coat is . semi-fitted and has the new slashes at the sides and back, trimmed with wide folds of satin and buttons with satin centers. The skirt is the latest gored model with wide fpld aj the bottom. Another very stylish suit at this price is made of broadcloth, strictly tailored, with plaited skirt and long semi-fitted, single-breasted coat. The lapels of the coat are inlaid with satin matching the broadcloth in color, and the handsome woven satin buttons ornamenting the lapels and back of the coat are also of the same shade. The lining in both these suits is of an especially durable quality of taffeta. Lace. Curtain Sale To introduce our newly enlarged and im proved Lace Curtain, Rug and Drapery Sec tion, we offer this remarkable special sale. You will find all kinds of Lace Curtains, in cluding Marie Antoinette, Irish Point, Re naissance, Cluny, Battenberg, Cable Net and Nottingham effects, in white, ecru and Ara bian color. ' ' (United PreM Leased Wlr. fhl-n Cul.. SeDt. 8. The surprising facts of the rapid-fire matrimonial en- J wlfj Martl wa ef t ln his tanKiemenis or uur ". TTnltid Press Lcssed Wire.) Sacramento, Cel., Sept. 8. valentine Marts, aaed about 46 years, tM iron moulder In the Southern Pacific shops, was burned to death ln a fire whfoh destroyed hla residence here today. Marti had been drinking; heavily and it is supposed he accidentally fired ills house. His body waa found In a barn back of the house... He had evidently jumped through a window with his clothes on fire and rushed to the barn, where he tore off a door by main strength and then dropped dead. Martz' wife left him about a month ago and started, an aotlon for divorce on grounds of cruelty. His son and daughter, both grown, sided with the Framed Pictures One-Half Values to 75c, 25c Values to $2, 75c Vals. to $1.25, 50c Values to $5, $1.95 Values to $6.00 at $2.50 Values to $8.00 at $4.00 Values to $10.00. $5.00 $1.50 Lace Curtains for 98 the Pair $2.00 Lace Curtains at $1.49 the Pair $2.50 Lace Curtains at $1.89 the Pair $3.50 Lace Curtains at $2.33 the Pair $4.50 Lace Curtains at $3.15 the Pair $5.50 Lace Curtains at $3.89 the Pair $6.50 Lace Curtains at $4.68 the Pair $7.50 Lace Curtains at $5.49 the Pair $10.00 Lace Curtains $7.89 the Pair $12.50 Lace Curtains $9.45 the Pair We lnrMe special attention to owr super atook of room-else rag; many of which at moderate prtesa Imitate szaoUy tbe patterns and soft ootorisfa of ooftty Tunas oat PerelM Bnf a. New Novelty Net Waists $6.50 Vals., $3.89 C. B. a la Spirite & Smart W. B. Corsets of Weed, Siskiyou county, wno, Drone r. .nmrAiiiMt. was reenaaeed. married and left her new spouse without giving any reason, all within the brief space of Wise came here a week ago and an u, wmilri hft married t Fred Klngsley, a mill auperlntendent of Weed, last Haturaay. arii8iic.iw wr mud for the wedding, but on Fri day the girl married F J. Sherman, a traveling man, whom she had met lor h. rt tlm the nlaht before. On the day of her marriage she left Sherman, giving no reason. The girl's parents took her to Orland today. enerman in vinuu There Is much speculation as to the cause of Mis Wise' remarkable W tlona. - WHAT THE ILLINOIS CONVENTIONS WILL DO (United Prnt Leased Wire.) Rprlngfleld, 111., Sept 8. State con ventions of all political partlea through out the state will be held tomorrow under the provisions of the new primary law. At the conventions tomorrow the par ties will adopt platforms, name presi dential electors and choose candidates for university trustees. National delegates and electors are exempt from the operation of the pri mary law.- University trustees are also outside Its provisions, ror tne reason H. it such were not the case women would be denied the privilege of voting for trustees, which they now enjoy un der the statutes. 'GOODING'S LIBEL SUIT DISMISSED fT-itA Pma LnMd Wlre.t Boise. Idaho. Sept 8. On motion of Special prosecutor A. A. Fraser, the case against R. 8. Bherldan. manager of the Evening Capital Newa, charged with criminal libel, was dismissed to. day on the ground of Insufficient evi dence. The charge waa brought at the Instigation of oovernor rxana k. uooa Ing beeau-e of an editorial attack on house with an injurtctlon preventing him from disposing of his property. HAEEIMAN BUSHES GEORGETOWN WOEK Ktn.M.1 Ttl.nateli tA Thi. JmraiVl Georgetown, Wash., Sept 8.--The Oregon A Washington Railway company haa commenced actual construction work along the right of way leading to and from Georgetown, leaving the work to be done ln Georgetown until auch a time as the railway officials and the city authorities come to some agreement. Twohy Brothera of Spokane, who have the ' contract for the work; have1 a fores or men at worn nortn or ueorgetown. west or Axgo station ana at van asssk, Lat Friday tne school board met with tbe representatives of (the railway company and an understanding waa practically reached by which the rail way will move the sohool buildings to tne new location, uerore all this can be done, though, the matter will have to come nerore uie people ror .a final vote, It has not been decided yet where the ol site will ba New Styles, Vals. to $2.75 for $1.48 This extraordinary sale includes good new fall models in C. B. a la Spir- ite Corsets, medium or high .bust and princess hip; medium bust and short hip. Also W. B. Erect Form Corsets, low oust ana snorr nip. In white, pale blue and pale pink. Values to $2.75. Our great special sale price $1.48 $m Reg- Tuesday we offer an extraordi- nary introductory sale of Wom en's Novelty Net Waists, made over silk in the new ecru shades. The entire front is trimmed with Cluny insertion, lace, silk and me- dallions. All have the new three- quarter sleeves, edged and trimmed with lace. Selliner reer- ularly at $6.50. For sale $3.89 new location of the school DIXON ASKS JONES TO TAKE G. 0. P. STUMP Wes the governor s Capital Newa administration. In the Toddling Tota, Hurl Burl Bora and Gtrie, Vonng Folks, and Staid Men and Women ALL ENJOY Post Toasties i A CRISP. DEUOMTFUL FOOD -Tk Taate Ungtn" reetem Cereal Compery. Limited. 1 Battle Creek. Mich. (UnltM Press Leeetd Wtn.t Seattle. Sent 8. Ceogresaman ley Lt. Jones haa received a telegram from Senator Joseph M. Dixon, chair man of the speakers' committee of the Republican national committee, request ing hla services on the stump In the forthcoming national campaign. Sena tor Dixon's telegram follows: "Chicago, Sept 7. Hon. WIj. Jones, Seattle, wash. When can thla aomxnlt- tee have the benefit of your servloea on the atump In campaign? AnxiVua to know where yon desire to go. (Signed) "JOSKPH M. DIXON." 0n the results of today's primaries In this state will depend whether Mr. Jones will accept or decline the inrlta. tlon. SUSPECT AEEESTED W MUEDER CASE (rotted Frees leesttf Wtr.) Boise. Idaho. Sent (. Iterance was the motive for tbe- murder of William C. Simmons, who waa found dead with a bullet wound In hla back at his ranch In Hlahland Taller last Sstordar. ac cording to the theory of officers work ing on the ." Btisplclon pointed to Emll Stanke. brother of August Stanke, the man killed by Simmons two yearn ago. and at the request or the police Stanke waa arrested yesterday at-Harrison, Nen. as he was alighting from an eeatbound train. He wUl he held pending further la res U gat Ion. IOWA KILLS PBIMAKY LAW LIKE OREGOyS frstted fi ! L. WV J Dee afoinea. Iowa, Bept . The state eenate today eVfeeted a bill for a pri mary law modeled on the Oreron Caw. by a vote of tl to 1. The. bi.l had a big support from good mremment clubs and a large pert of the etttsne bet th party organisations were against It It waa believed from the first that it ee14 I ot be pessed thle year. mm Orpheum Vaudeville. t. n a The regulsr attendant of the vaude ville houses, ths Judge ana sponsor of all that's good and bad In thla spe cial class of amusement farrago, finds In the Orpheum offering this week a list of good, near-good and inairrerent attractions. On the whole tne numpere are probably the best which have be-n renamed since m ouse beceme a permanent fixture In Portland nearly a month ago. Oeneral Edward L Vine, an agile .mh.tii "anldler. amuses his au dience with a variety of clever Juggling. He la alone -en the atage. with tne ex ception of numerous dummies, which add to his Irreeistlble run-proroains; movements, ana laugmnr is pruuuenu without the necessity or speaxing a word. As sn "opener" his turn would place the most ounnnmro bi'i.i his In a pleasant morxt ... Tn tha same breatn is mennnnaDio Will r.rcsar's laughable skit Town, uaii Tnni.ht " a burlesaue on one-night stand towns where the manager of tbe local opera house le manager, siege hand, mualclan, property man In ahort as Cressy put It ''All there ls Is me." The playlet stirred the mirth or tne au dience almost without Interruption from beginning to end. Oulta different from either ef tb nrMpdlnf two. but equally aa enter taining and well presented Is 'Tagin'a Decision." a one-act characterisation of an ex-orise Ilgmer woo mmrm in nu own heme for the flret time a 11-year- old street waif a girt too--whom be haa contracted to aaopu v launa ana Fannie Ueher are responsible for tbe if hoar or unprioiea amusement arrer share of which Is due to the really rorrwnenaaoie tuora ri rmiif and her omnlprtwnt dog epare-Kine. The Tutllans troupe of arrobete pre sent aome difficult feats of acrnbetle Ingenuity and received last eight vo ciferous appreciation. Il la not on the cards that tbelr work iiaa ever bewn duplicated ta any local vaudeville beuee la this city. Tbefr are the -head-llnera that inake tbe bUl worth while. la addtUoa Vlnle Daly singe and daaees, enlsing bnth with raptd chanree of attire, flartr brethers elan aiag ai4 daace ta ac ceptable fnteaner and bave eowte work of their ew-a ertalnailty that pleeeee. Five pianos with fneir wowtea and four men te anantpefate tbe keys f erm the working eapltal ef the Ptaanphlanda Wlr the stnefve advrtialitg ree4vd more could be expected ef tfct tearav Both the Instrumental selections and the songs are mediocre ln the extreme, enervating in effect and dl sappolntln to an audience that looked for more. Moving plcturea cloae the program. AT THE THEATRES Shetland at Pantage-a. The antics of John Hodge snd the wrestling ponies. Banner and Madison, is the funniest and most amusing act before the public. The little Shetlanda, seven ln number, are pretty ana weii educated. The performance opene with a lightning pony drill and by way of diversion leaping greyhounds ars lo troduoed by La Belle Helene. are serious acts, but the comedy Is moat plentiful. Murry K. Hill, wh and monologues have In ose son Kues have been heard thousands of phonograph records, is telling new Jokes and la doing tbe strangest monologue on record. Vln fe Daly at OrpHeum. Vlnle DaJy at the Orpheum theatre thla week Is the youngest member of the famous Daly family. She haa had a phenomenally auccessful career. A few yeara ago she was a feature ln the various Ward Vokes shows and later George W. Lederer brought her to Broadway In his production of "The Southerners." Dorothy Vernon Souvenirs. A dainty souvenir of Dorothy Vernon will be given to each lady attending the performance of the delightful play br Baker Stock company at the new Bungalow this evening or on next Thurs day evening. The play Is one of the most Interesting and fascinating dramas of the romantlo ciaas ever ann ur. Bfc-hard Joe In Bonus. At the Baker this week the noted singer Richard Jose ln conjunction with the rattling farca "Don't Tell My Wife' la tha attraction. Joee's magnificent taIm aa ha alrira the favorite nlri eon never fsils to elicit the most enthusiast- lo applause. The School Girl at the Oaks. People who detrtre to be taken back m h iiin of their ehlldhood can en Joy the sensation by attending the prod uction of "The School Olrl" at the Oaks by the Allen Curtis Corned v company this week. Tbe comedy of the piece is bullded on the happenings or tne coun try school. E0OSEVELT HEARS (Continued from Page One.) the anaxae aa-ainst waa carrying concealed dead- See) Hooligan at Uie Star. A comedy drama picturing a phase or Ufa In a hie cltv (hat cannot rail excite the Interest ef all patrons of the drama. -Hooligan la ew Tora." is run of sensational acenee. original ootnedy elroatlone and thrilling climaxes. Sc illy the production la enoaualiy elab orate. "Lena, Riven" Tonight. TwnlsM the twwmlar Blonkall Stork ewnpeiiy will rnet Its secnesfal of- rnn. -ueaa, Klvera, in wown tne fnntarr ia erortng a brlulaat eareeea. rvla RlenJtail a character te one ef the beet things be baa done kere. Comedy VandevUle, Gvv vaudeville fe tbe kind tnet the Grand preeenta thla week. There In a email hand satchel carried by Coughlln the polloe found a six-shot re volver, unloaded, and a dirk. The pistol was Inclosed ln a cloth baa;, which had a drawstring, tllre tha handbaga law yers used to carry, in uougniin w lr weapons. Whether Conghltn waa ln the neigh borhood of Oyster Bay on Saturday when the shot waa fired at the presi dent la unknown. The secret eervlce men are doing their utmost to trace his movements during the laat three daya DOCTORS BELIEVE C0UGHLL INXOCEXT OF SATURDAY AFFAIR lflneola, L L. Sept. a. sifter an ex amination of the prisoner Doctors Wright and Puma today declared they were convinced that John Coaghlin. ar rested yesterday at Sagamore Hill, waa not connected with the supposed at tempt on the life of President Roose velt SatardB.T. To a representative of tha United Press Couahlla todar said his home was at Wajpoie. Mae., where ne irvd wiin nis reinr, janaee tout u- lln. He denied any Intention of harm ing the preeldeat arxl aaaerted be waa nowhere Beer Oyster Bay laat Satur day. Tbe mis talks In a ram hilar fashlm and evidently Is devnented. He ex plained that be carried a rttolnr fnr Me own pmtectlnn and said he had no 14a of evr aelng it except la eelf defeea. Tber la no indication that the revolver r.ee bea fired recently. rxr la".7 the H cxmld not cleerlr rambfng sf'ry he told at Sagantora Hlil last night stwmt wsntlng the rree- Mnt to mi freope to Boeieei te cas ta re ycrmn It Is p rotable Be win ee connn in BAGS Special 15 per cent discount on all Alligator Bags lor tnis week. TRUNKS We are showing the finest line of up-to-date Trunk in the city. Portland Trunk Mnfg. Co. 3 STORES 3 54 THIRD. CORNER PINE 107 SIXTH ST, NEAR STARK 229 MORISON. Near FIRST the Iong Island aavlam-nnleea his rela tives srrange for bie being eared for ae. it otherwls le ta believed he is harm- Tomorrow and Thersday will be poa- Ittvely the laat days for dlscoant en weet aide gas Mils. Portland Uea eom- pany. ' . MRS. WARREX KILLS HERSELF; DESroyDEXT rrattad St Loui. kio 7 ever til heeit t fcept. a Deep"d is tbe ealy espiane- xt-xxsjtt anm a sr. $5 $10.00 SET OF TEETH FOR Wrttteav Onsraatee for la Vain. CKOWara Any tooth tn the mouth we crown with solid gold, 12. guaranteed to be the f best, for only 94elJ Any Porcelain Crown made ao mat ter wnat tney are called or how they are road a. Our price JQQ BKISaS Solid Gold' Top. SnIM Oold Becke, Porcelain e?a Fronts, per tooth 711J Solid Oold Teeth, Uk. e brldra. per tooth Oe.t. J All other work same prlca pronnr. tlonately. ruiUU ZXTaiOTiaa Free When Plates er HrM... ... Ordered. Abeolnte gnaraatess. HIT DE1TAL PARL02S niaV9 AM9 OOVCM tTkriTS. Honrs I a. m. to 1 t . rbone A-ltl. Open fejndara tlon give far tbe eulclde f j,. Thomas B. Warren, atster-ln-la w ( ward J. Nally. vice-preaHmt eral manager ef the P!il , company, who shot hrlf m i iwra ef her hnme late lat r ' Warren, a atrlxlnsly hn.u .. . . . .' had been (Smpnu'l.nl .frr . F. owing te Bervoua t-roat r in f , plred a few minutes s.'!r f fatal abet Te Astral!ai baj the Klamath r ; ' . an ela-iioe o f 1 t laiina ).. t . I -