ffHE OK.auQN SUNDAY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER. 6, 1908.
ID PLMID
TO SWINDLE
HUNDREDS
Samuel L. Biddison, Broker,
Caught in Gigantic Plot to
Use Wall Street as Me
. dium of Heartless Robbery.
(Beant Kewt by Longest Leased Wire.)
New York, Doc. 6. Developments to
day In connection with the arrest on
Biddison, broker with -office - In the
Morton building, disclosed what the
police eay is one of the moat extensive.
. Intricate and well planned schemes that
ever has been hatched In Wall street :-
. . These developments, It Is alleged,
show that Biddison was the head and
front of a swindling syndicate whose
. operations covered the- whole . of . the
United States. , Owing to the secrecy
with which he enveloped his transac
tions, It is likely, to be months, the
district attorney's office tonight said,
before the full extent of them can be
ascertained. While Assistant District
Attorney Kildebonger, who has charge
of the case. Is convinced that Biddison
and his confederates obtained hundreds
of thousands of dollars, he says -that
if the swindlers had not been stopped
their booty would have run into the
millions.
The data on which this calculation
. is based was brought to light by the
mass of documents seized In Blddlson's
office. These documents Included bonds
and certificates of stocks calling for
almost Incalculable sums.
A Funny Phony Document.
Among them, tfo, were some of the
strangest communications ever seen.
The most peculiar perhaps was a
petition bearing the names of 10 of
ine neat Known men in mo uniua
States and addressed to the late Queen
Victoria of . England and the i'rince
of Wales.
That petition apologises for the error
or . our loreramers in oDiaining inde
pendence, acknowledges Inability to run
this government alone and asks for an
nexation to England. It Is signed by
Mark Hanna, Lyman J. Gage, John
Sherman, Grover Cleveland, John G.
Carlisle, John D. Palmer, John D. Rocke
feller, John D. Tanner, Simon P. Duck-ner-and
George M. Pullman.
All the signatures to-this document
are in me sume iimiuwriimgi wiuvu, ex
perts nay, is Kiauioun h. ,
Blddlson's scheme was to lend certi
ficates of stock and bonds in companies
that existed principally In his imagina
tion, for so much per month, to per
sons desirous of obtaining security on
which to raise money from banks or
brokers.
If an;' of the purchasers of the bonds
spplied for the payment of the coupons,
Biddison produced the receipt and al
leged that the bonds had been stolen
from him. If the victims did not pocket
thetr loss and return the bonds, Biddi
son threatened them with- criminal
prosecution, and cited the cane of one
of. his agents, a poor broken down man
named A. Reffulus Ohippey. whom he
did cause to be convicted and sent to
Sing Sing,' where he Is now. -
Through the papers found In Blddl
son's office. It was learned that he
had been .associated In schemes with
Mrs. Ellen Peck of Sparkhlll, N. Y., who
is now in the Tombs on the charge
of swindling Norman and 'Wilson, real
estate brokers, out of $20,000 In a bogus
land deal in Kentucky. '
Many abstracts of title and deeds for
hundreds of thousands df acres of land
in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Florida,
Kansas. California. Michigan. Virginia.
Tennessee,' New York, New Jersey, Min
nesota, Missouri, Maine and Massachu
setts were also found In Blddlson's of
'f Ina and were used. It Is believed" by the
district attorney, in deceiving would-
be victims aa to his financial standing.
Montifiera Meyers, who was arrested
recently at Pittsburg on a warrant sworn
out by Biddison, charging that he had
stolen some of the Central Coal com-
Eany's bonds, and who. in turn caused
ilddison's arrest aa a forger, occupied
the same room in the Tombs for seve
ral hours today with Biddison.
Meyers says Biddison caused his ar
rest on forged receipts, that he never
had any bonds belonging to Biddison,
and that hts sole connection with him
was through the sale of some of the
bonds of a broker named Mordecai, of
tt Broadway.
SUFFRAGETTES
AWFUL Ml
Kept Up, During Utterance
of the Government's
Promise to Act.
(Hearst Hews by longest Leased Wire.)
London, Deo. S. The suffragettes
of Jthls city indulged in a riotous demon
stration against David Lloyd George,
chancellor of the exchequer, this after
noon while he was delivering a speech
at a meeting held by the woman's lib
eral federation in Albert Hall. In his
speech' the chancellor promised that a
bill granting the elective franchise to
women would soon be introduced in par
liament., . - . ,.- ..
The organisers of the meeting, who
are - strongly opposed to the violent
methods of. the militant suffragettes,
had taken the precaution of having $60
stewards and a large force of police
ready to handle the anticipated disturb
ance. --
The suffragettes got Into action as
soon as the meeting commenced. Lloyd
George had scarcely opened his ' mouth
wnen a woman in ine gaiiery snouted :
"What we want is deeds, not words."
The stewards at once nroceeded to re
move her, but had great difficulty, for
they found the Interrupter had chained
herself to the seat. Momentary quiet
followed; in which Lloyd, George en
deavored to continue.
- Organist to the Bescna.
Ha said he was there not only to de
clare his. own opinions xbut to express
wnai ne Deiievea to De ine convictions
and intentions at the rovernment
At this point he was interrupted by a
disturbance in toe gallery ana a xigni
on tne noor or tne nau Deiween two
women. The interrUDtiona then became
almost incessant and the chancellor
stood silent for five minutes. Two more
chained disturbers were removed. .
.Lloyd George offered to resume his
seat rather than see any one thrown out
but the suggestion was vetoed. Hardly
had the speaker started afresh when
half a dozen suffragettes removed their
cloaks, revealing an imitation prison
garb decorated with broad arrows.
Then followed another volley of In
terruptions, during which several more
women were forcibly removed.. A con
tinuous volley of war cries was kept
up. Bells were rung and pandemonium
reigned. Streams of struggling women
were pushed toward the exits by the
Stewards.
The Albert hall organist intervened.
He played "Oh, Dear, What Can the
Matter be?" and when ha had finished
Lady McLarln arose and requested that
Lloyd .George be heard. . .
Warning to Extremists.
"He has an Important message. from
the government to you, and this is your
last chance to hear it," she said.
The imperturbable chancellor rose
again but before he had spoken half a
dozen words the uproar broke out afresh
and there were more removals. Finally
a woman of some prominence who was
sitting Invthe balcony arose and sug
gested thak the interruptions be met
with silence. -, Lloyd George seconded
her appeal and added that he was not
there on a fool's errand. After that
the ossasjonal outbreaks were greeted
with stony silence and it . was. evident
that the spirit of the disturbance had
spnt Itself.
The chancellor continued to say that
a bill to Enfranchise woman would soon
be introduced in parliament. Speaking
of the danger of reaction setting in
against the cause on account of the an
tics adopted by some sections of it, he
appealed to the women present to do
their utmost to Kelp rather than re
tard the movement. If this chanee to
get what they desired was thrown away,
he said,, it would be entirely due to
their folly or lunacy, as exhibited to
day by some of those who felt that they
had been assisting the cause.
Funeral of Paul Smith.
Funeral of Paul E. Smith, who died
a few days ago at Notre Dame college,
Indiana, will be held tomorrow morning
at o'clock from St Mary's Cathollo
church, Albina, with a solemn requiem
high mass. Rev. Father Hugh Gal
lagher will be celebrant at the mass.
The students of Columbia university, Of
which deceased was a graduate, will
attend In a body. I
BOOI'STHIST
CURE f
His 'Attack on the Prince
and Princess do Sagan. Is
Largely ; Eesponsible for
Bringing Them Together
-Princess Jealdus. x
MIeust News by Longett Leased Wire.) :
Paris, Dec 6. In spite of the deter
mined denials of prince and princess
de Sagan, there is no doubt that there
was a quarrel a few weeks ago that
nearlv resulted -in their - separation.
Boni's attack was largely responsible
for bringing: them together again.
'ine cause oi tne rupture was -not
only the princess'- jealousy of Jeanne
La Brouche, but. also anger at the dis
covery of a debt Of, lluO.OoO incurred by
the prince before he set out on the trip
to the United States. The prince's
creditors held him so close that he had
absolutely to have some money for
them before he was permitted to leave
Franca Sagan had no resources what
ever and as prospects of marrying the
Gould millions were too remote to make
frood collateral, he placed the matter
n the hands of A. Thomas of Paris, who
represents in France, Sutton, the great
English pawnbroker.
rotmd Some Sports at Ibaat.
Thomas attempted first to place the
loan with the English pawnbrokers on
the terms of their accepting Sagan's
notes for twice the amount advanced.
They refused, as did a number of
bankers. Finally Thomas placed the
loan with a group .of French bankers
who had enough confidence In Sagan's
ability to win Anna to take a chance
of doubling or losing their money.
Notes payable In one year were given.
For a time the bankers were greatly
excited over the rumors that the De
Sagans were to separate, and their in
quiries and disclosures added to the
troubles of the prince and princess.
They were informed this week that
all the notes would be met, so the
gamble will pay them 100 per cent.
Anna Kates BonL
Last week the Princess de Bagan was
forebearlng. Her attorney had in court
seven letters by as many differ-
CORPSE CRASHES
THROUGH FLOOR
Weight 500 Pounds; Mourn
ers Crowd; Sills Crack;
t Panic Ensues.
) Unlted Press Leased Wire.)
Wabash. Ind., Dec. E. With a crash
of broken timbers, a 'coffin containing
the body of Mrs. Delia Dunfe, 24 years
old and weighing 600 . pounds, fell
through ' the floor of her residence at
the conclusion of the funeral services
today, - ,
Persons attending the services were
so eager to catch a glimpse of the dead
giantess that a crush about the cas
ket resulted when-the undertaker an
nounced that those who wished to view
the remains for the last time should
come forward.
- The corpse was quickly surrounded.
Then came a cracking tf wood, and as
the huge ' cloth covered ' box quivered
and then crashed downward there was
a small panic, men and women making
a dash to getout of the room. In
their frenzy some of them resorted to
windows as a means or exit.
Although the floor completely gave
way, there was no danger, as It was
near the surface of the earth. No one
was injured. The body was rearranged
and the services completed.
Mrs. Dunfe was' probably the largest
woman in tnis country.-' ut required 12
pallbearers to handle- the coffin, which
was of special, construction and $7
incnes wiae. -.
LONGBOAT BEATEN IN
TEN MILE FOOTRACE
Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 6. "Tom"
Longboat, the Indian distance runner,
was beaten In a 10-mile race here to
night by Cal Smalfwood. The men ran
aa a team until the seventh mile, when
Smallwood "got the Jump" on the In
dian and soon lapned him. He main
tained that position until the last lap,
when he again got away a quarter of
a lap farther and won by a lap and
a half, covering the distance In one
hour, 6 minutes,' 10 1-6 seconds.
ent society women In Paris, written
to Boni and were compromising. Some
of the writers were womew'of rank.
"Of course, I have no sympathy with
the women," she said, "but I ordered
my counsel not to read the letters, be
cause they might cause seven divorces,
and I feel sorry for the seven hus
bands." At the same time she said:
"If I had to choose between Jail and
marriage again with Castellane, I would
select jail. I cannot bear to think of
that man."
Paris Is wondering now what she
thinks of De Sagan and his big gamble
with her as the high stakes.
COUNTY'S GUESTS HOLD UNDRESS
SOIREE BY URGENT INVITATION
A "skin frisk" was held at the county
Jail yesterday. For the benefit of those
unfamiliar with such events. It should
be explained that a frisk is a search for
concealed weapons, opium and other for
bidden things. Yesterday's event was
in the nature of an all day soiree. In
which all the prisoners were urgently
invited to attend, dressed well, their
costumes can not well be described. In
fact there were no costumes at all.
While the prisoners were lined up in
the hallways and byways a force of
deputy . sheriffs went through ttietr
clothes and inspected their cells. It
has been several months since a close
search was made,- and the quest was re
warded by the discovery of a choice col
lection of articles that various prison
ers had laid aside In the hope that they
would some day be useful, in the event
of a Jail - break, for Instance, three
heavy iron bludgeons, a razor and sev
eral knives that were found would be
dangerous for the Jullers.
One contrivance that was found was
of more than ordinary Interest. It con
sisted of a wire one foot long, attached
to one end of which was a hook re
sembling a fishhook. To the other end
wag tied a thread. This, it was easy to
see, was a fishing outfit. At one place
In the jail there is an open ventilator,
and the prisoners had evidently fished
in this on the chance of grappling some
article that might by chance or Dy de
sign have been dropped into the ven
tilator. An Inventory of the things confiscated
during the frisk Includes a razor with
a handle whittled from pieces of wood, a
heavy flat bar of malleable iron
wrenched from a bed and concealed un
der a bathtub, two pocket knives, a
rase knife, a small jimmy, a steel spring
from a watch, two Iron bars and a piece
of gas fixture.
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CHLOROFORM IS
FOOTPADS CURE
Physician Uses Novel Means
of Repulsing Holdup Man
in Early Morning Fog.0
Dr. William Elsen, whose offices are
In the AHskey building, cured a hold-up
man this morning of what ailed him
a desire to stick the doctor upand
did It neatly and effectually. He chloro
formed the footpad.
The repulse of the robber is unique
In the annals of Portland hold-ups. Dr.
Elsen was returning about t o'clock
this morning from a professional call,
when, at the corner of Seventeenth and
Overton streets a man dressed like a
worklngman and carrying a small black
dinner pall, suddenly loomed up out
of tho fog with the demand that the
doctor put up his hands.
But Dr. Elsen's hands failed to be
elevated. Instead, he dropped his med
icine case and snatched a bottle of
chloroform from his pocket. With all
his force he dashed this Into the foot
pad's face. The bottle broke and the
burning fllud ran down Into the hold
ups eyes. That was enough for him.
Abandoning all Idea of frisking the
doctor's pockets, he ran screaming Into
the street and disappeared once more
into the fog whence he had emerged.
A good description of the man 'was
given by Dr. Elsen to the police, who
are looking for him.
FROST KINO BLOWS
BREATH ON PORTLAND
A UL....k k A ti AmniMarse WSS tlAf
particularly low last night, the temper
ature appeared unusually frigid about
towards evening, the dense fog making
a heavy overcoat a welcome addition
to one's costume.
cast for today says the weather will be
fair with easterly winds. He looks for
the thermometer to drop to the 28 de
gree mark this morning. ,
Notaries Commissioned.
. (United Prats Lessd Wlro.t
Salem, Or., Dec. 6. Commissions as
notaries have been Issued to Gordon
C. Moores, Portland, and .W. A. Linton,
Salem.
Grand Pre-Holiday Display ;
of the Latest
Reproducers of Sound
Magnificent Display of Talking Machines Being
Made by Eilers Piano House
The large east show window of Eilers Piano House, on
Washington street, is devoted to a most wonderful display of
the latest Instruments for the reproduction of tone. Tp desig
nate thorn as Talking Machines would net do them justice.
The finest Instrument displayed is unquestionably a new 1221
style Reglnaphone this being undoubtedly the highest achieve
ment as yet attained in the Phonograph, field.. - - .
The marvelous Victor Vletrola is shown In several superb
styles; the prices being )200 and $300. .,
Another Instrument shaped somewhat like, a miniature
piano Is designated as a "Symphony Grand." ft possesses a
most wonderful velvety tone and Is priced at $200.
An Instrument known as the "Auxetophone;" " wherein an
electric motor creates a powerful air current, which Is forced
against the reproducing diaphragm, ' thereby greatly increasing
the volume of sound. Is also displayed. This Instrument costs
$500 and Is particularly adaptable for very large gatherings.
The double-sided Victor and Columbia dlse records are
now being sold in large quantities at Eilers Pian'o House, as
are also the latest achievement of the "Wixard" Edison, the
new Four-Minute Edison Amberol Record a
- Eilers Piano House Is the only place 4n Portland where alt
the best makes of Talking" Machines and Records are shown Im
partially side by aide, where you can determine Just exactly
what you want, whether a $10 Victor a 1500 Auxetonhone a
$225 Reglnaphone or any Instrument at a price within this
range.
All instruments sold on a weekly (Tie or $1) or monthly
payment plan If desired. v '
CHURCH MERGER
' HOT PUIED
Officers of Grace M. E.
Promptly Deny Published
Amalgamation Eumor.
There is little or no foundation for
a published story to the effect that the
Taylor Street and Grace Methodist
Episcopal churches are to be merged.
J. K. QUI, president of the board of
trustees of Grace Methodist church, and
W. J.'Herpe. Its pastor, both denied last
night that there had been any consid
eration of a coalition of the two con
gregations. , . ,,,
"I've heard such a clan temotelv sug
gested by one or two members of the
church," said Mr. Gill, "but it has never
been taaen up Dy tne board or consid
ered by it in any way. I have never
flven the matter any more thought than
would if I had heard some one sug
gest it: might be a good plan to .take
down our sign next week. I have heard
of no" movement-to : bring It before
Blffrop Smith when be arrives next
1. Ileppe said that the matter had
never been discussed outside of one or
two members talking to one another
about it. ' - " '
"I can say nothing aa to its feasi
bility, -Because I have never thought of
it," aid Mr. Heppe. "It was something
that has never been considered by the
church or the board of trustees, to my
knowledge." . ' ,
ACTING GOVERNOR :
: - IS BILLIirS HOPE
'United Press Leaded Wlre.l "
Chicago, Dec. 5. That Herman Billlk,
convicted of poisoning the Vrzal family,
would not hang. Friday, December 11,
was ibi confident prediction of those
acquainted with the facts In the case.
The departure of Governor Deneen from
Springfield tomorrow to attend the con
servation congress, at Washington -until
December IS, is regarded, as significant
lieutenant ciovernofternian--wm -e
in full, charge and could commute Bil
lik's sentence. He can reprieve the con
demned man. If he does not change the
'sentence to one of life imprisonment
Billik's attorneys tonight expressed sat
isfaction with the announcement of the
.change-of control and ventured the
opinion that Actingjiovcror . BheYmsn
would st-t faVorabi.y. Tley will ' take
trps Moi!idiiy to present the. matter to
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We do not belong to the trust, consequently we will not be dictated to regarding what prices we will have to place on our OWN STOCK. We sell to individuals as
well as to the trade. If you are in need of any Plumbing Supplies,: avail yourself of this opportunity and SAVE MONEY. Here are a few of the prices mentioned for
quoted articles. You will notice a saving is evident when you compare our prices with those of the plumbers.
IT'S A LEAD PIPE CINCH
That we are going to sell the goods when such figures
are placed on staple articles as below.
5 foot "Cast Iron White Enameled Bath Tubs, very
slightlyV'damaged. Plumbers Price $30.1 C AA
OUR SPECIAL PRICE .... J) 1 0U V
High Tank Washout Toilets, complete (including tank,
nickel plate flush pipe, flush ell, bowl and double seat),
very slightly damaged. Plumbers' Price t A A A
$19. OUR SPECIAL PRICE . .P 1 U.UU
We also carry all other styles in stock at right prices.
Cast-Iron White Enameled Lavatories or Wash' Basins'
(S. 60), standard size, very slightly damaged, complete
with N. P. Fuller cocks and N. P. trap and supply pipes.
Plumbers Price $16. OUR SPECIAL &6 A A
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Large variety of stock all sizes and styles.
Two-Part Cement Trays or Laundry Tubs, absolutely
no damage. Plumbers' Price $18. OUR (1A A A
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20x30 Flat-Rim Cast-Iron White Enameled Sinks, but
very slightly damaged. Plumbers Price (Jl PA
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All other styles and sizes in stock. ,
Range Boilers, 30 gallons capacity, guaranteed 200
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We carry all other sizes in stock.
jWe carry, complete stock of soiled Pipe and Fittings of all kinds and in all sizes. Also anything and everything required in plumbing work, be it for a cottage or a
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