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THE OREGON DAlfcY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 29, . 1809. DjlfJIfCf) : piiQiJiGIRL KILLS MOUNTAIN LION AS ' UH llLI UUull ; IT PRniir.HFS Tfl ATTirK 'MAN IS HE A 1 tha Australian ballot boxes which were located in an .ant room. After th votes had been deposited tha tellers be gan their work and returns were; known from "Romeo and Juliet" Miss Carris Sea4 gave--the blind girl's song from "Lav Olaeonda." ' Tha trained choruav under Madams d'Aurla gava two num ber a. Mrs. Percy Walton acted as ac companist. . A committee waa appointed to solicit funds. for the proposed new free dis pensary. Mrs. W. Wynn Johnson. Mrs. M. Baruh and Mra. F. P. Kejestner wv appointed this committee. ' Report wera heard on the visits made by committees . to various manu factories In tha city lit the Interest of tha campaign In favor of local product, in a snort time. - . During the afternoon an informal re OR HOTEL BEAT? II., Koscwarne Carrington Instead of Vulgar Coin V Flashes a Title. ception waa held and a musical program was given under the direction of Madam i i v iivuuiiuv i vr ill I nvi iii'iii d'Aurla who also sang tha waits song 'Journal want ads lo-a word. Don t be misled by imitations ORD j . ,' : - " - - 7- XX?SuXpfVjoiafwra JfVA Insanity Commission , Pro ceedings Bring Out Al leged Attempts at Extor tion Against Well Known Financier. (Br Journal Laasrd Salem Wire.) Salem, Or., May 29. Alleged threats to kidnap Banker Asahel Bush's daughter, whose age Is placed at about 45 years, unless he should leave $5000 in a hand satchel at the store of Mitchell, Lewis ft Starer at Salem, were brought out yesterday afternoon at the proceed ings of an Insanity commission ap pointed by the county court to ex amine into' the mental condition of Albion Smith. Smith is about SO years of age. Evidence was intro duced to show that Smith had writ ten letters threatening to kidnap Bushe's daughter aud to do physical Injury to Mr. Bush if he did not pay over cgrtain sums of money. Asahel Bushe is a member of the banking firm of Ladd and Bushe of this city and la one of the wealth iest citizens in the Pacific northwest. 8m It a recently made an audacious at tempt to hold up a jewelry atore In this city at midday, but waa caught According to the testimony two letters were written to Mr. Bush, the first oue In January In which It was demanded that 1600 in gold be placed under tha aidewalk at a certain place by a certain time or carbolic acid would be thrown In the eyea at the banker. Mr. Bush never received the letter. The com munication came Into the handa of th employes of the bank, who delivered It to Sheriff Minto. Though Mr. jiusn I approaching SO years old and attend cloeelv to many of the details of hi business, his employes thought It bes to keep from him the knowledge or tn letters. Demand for $9000. Along about the time of the Whltla kidnaping episode In the east another letter came Into the hands of the bank officials. Unlike the former one, whlcn wns sinned "One Who Means Business.' the latter waa signed "D. J. Reed" and demanded that S&000 be left in the store ft Mitchell. Lewis & Staver of Salem for the writer In a hand satchel wherrt it would be called for by anj?tnocent person. The writer threatened to kidnap Mr Rush's daughter If the directions In the communication were not complied with, snd it was mentioned that the ransom would not be less than 1100.000. This letter waa likewise placed in the hands of the sheriff and the store watched. The father of Albion Smith Is a real estate man of Salem and the entrance to the Mitchell. Lwis & Btav er establishment could be watched from that office. It is believed mlth saw the officers snd did not attempt to call at the storo lor tne satcnei at tne ap pointed time. A few weeks later Smith made a sen satlonal attempt to hold up Hinge's jew elry store about noon. He shoved a gun into the face of the clerk on duty, but . the sudden appearance of the proprietor In the doorway or the establishment In terrupted the game, and Smith attempt ed to escape. People on the street gave cnase ana ne was captured. Sheriff Kin to Xnrsstig-ates. Sheriff Mlnto then began to connect Smith with the blackmail letters in his possession, written earlier to Banker Bush. He procured samples of Smith's writing and found other samples in the clothing, mere nan neen an attempt to disguise the handwriting, but Mlnto thought the resemblance remarkable. ana askea ror tne assistance or govern ment officers. The United States postofflce depart ment commissioned Special Treasury Agent Clemens, who examined the hand writing and pronounced the case against Smith complete. The evidence has been retained by the United States authori ties, presumably to await the outcome of Smith's trial lh the circuit court here - on the c.narge or attempting to hold up the Jewelry store. The case comes up at the next term of court, which will be in July. The result of the examination Into the insanity or tne culprit has not been announced ana win oe withheld tor a rew aays. rna proceeding was a pe culiar one, since Smith was In the cus tody of the circuit court and the countv eourt had no grounds upon which to authorize an examination. It was al lowed to be done on the reauest nnrt nut of respect for the father and sister of tna prisoner. A sensational feature was the plea enierea uoiore inn examining magistrate by Mrs. Jacko, a sister of the defendant, to the effect that her brother he given a fair and thorough examination. "If he is found sane there will be no defense made on our part," she said while on the witness siana. xt mm make his peace witn uoa. This Date in History. 1844 John Endlcott was chosen lonlal governor of Massachusetts. 1790 The Rhode Island convention accepted the federal constitution. 1818 British defeated the Americans at oaitie or eacneu s rtaroor. 1848 Wisconsin admitted to the union as tne mineenm state. 1862 Confederates under General Beauregard evacuated Corinth, Miss. 1844 Maximilian arrived at Vera Crus, Mexico. 1888 General Grant formally accept ed the nomination for the presidency. 1890 Statue of General Robert E. Lee unveiled In Richmond. 1904 Celebration of the bicentenary of the founding of St. Petersburg. 1908 International polar congress met at Brussels. . is Ml'.? u j Ufl I I III t is ; i i : VHL? Improvements at Rainier. v (Special nitpatcb to The Jonroal.) Rainier, Or., May 28. The extensive Improvements that Rainier la to have this summer are to begin within two weeks. The contract for the street work has been awarded Charles Masters of Marsh field. Or. Masters bid was $83, B18.8O. The work calls for the grading and macadamising- of 28 blocks. Ordi nances have also oean passed to have a complete sewerage system installed. Bids will be opened on the evening of June 7. Tower Family Reunion. Hlngham. Mass.. May 29. Descend ants of John Tower, one of tht earliest settlers of Hlngham. gathered here to--day from all parts of the country to participate in a three days' celebration of the tercentenary of their ancestor. JofiR Tower, ancestor of all who bean tli name in America, was born In Hlnir-t ham. England, May 24, 1609, and came to this place In 1M7, Ha lived to the age of 92, amassed a considerable for tune and filled many positions of trust. I LfBiestona which Is low In magnesia makes the best cerner.t Where Gussle Spauldlng, 11 Years Old, Killed the Mountain Lion, Drain. Or., boasts a real heroine. She Is only 11 years old and her name 4s Gussle Spauldlng. A few days ago she shet and killed a mountain lion, that made dangerous by hunger, was prepar ing to spring on Jack Ilanley, a timber cruiser. E. If. I'orbett, general manager of the Northwest Gas Equipment com- fany. who has Just returned from a bus nens trip to OOos Bay, tells the story. Hanley, the timber cruiser, was com ing down out of the mountains, and when near the city noted a mountain Hon standing on a rock not far from him. He shouted at the beast. Instead of running, it turned and came delib erately toward htm. Hanley was un armed save for a poeket knife. This he drew and prppaed"a defend ' himself. At first he cowed the big cat looking Jjnto Its eyes. But it was evidently hun gry. Its sides were lank and its ayes were wild. It crouched for the spring. Hanley prepared for a desperate struggle. He had already stripped off his coat and wrapped the garment round his forearm. Knife In hand he waited the attack. Then a shot rang out. The panther rolled over and over. When Hanley reached It, it was dead. The shot, had hit fair between the eyes. Hanley looked up to see a little girl holding a smoking rifle and smiling at bim. "I thought I'd get him," she cried with childish glee. The little girl was Gussle Spsuldlng. She is a youthful Diana, roaming the mountain sides, armed not with a bow but with a good rlfje. She brings down birds and beast " and" "Shows not the lat fear at any tiro, although ahe fre quently hunts alone at night. CHILD DEDICATES TRASK" HATCHERY 12-Year-Old Daughter of Til lamook, Couple Unfurls Stars and Stripes. (Special DUpetch to The Journal.) Tillamook. Or.. May 29. With a large crowd of cltlsons from all parts of the county present, the splendid new slate fish hatchery on the Trask river, 10 miles above Tillamook, was formally dedicated last Sunday with appropriate exercises and a flag raiRing. Master Fish Warden' H. C. McAllister of Port land was unable to be present, and sent letter, which was read to the visitors. The exercises were conducted by A. Chester Keel, the superintendent of the hatcherv. Mattle Himes, the 12-year- old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Himes, raised the flag. Speeches were made bv the editors or TillamooK news papers and leading business men snd officials. The new hatchenr has a capacity of about 10.000.000 efiss. and is one of the best equipped in me state. The trap Is located a anort aistance anove tne hatcherv. and Is known as a permanent trap, saving the cost and labor of re constructing racks and traps each year. T00TIL CARPENTERS OUT OF MATERIAL yesterday in charge of a Nebraska uni versity student. He was presented for mally to Chairman Laughlln of the Democratic county central committee. The mule was given to Bryan during the campaign by the students of the Minnesota Agricultural college. Locomotives for Harrinuui. United PreM Leased Wire.) Philadelphia, May 29. One hundred and five modern locomotives for the Harrlmnn lines will be rushed to com pletion by the Baldwin Locomotive wrrks. according to a report current here today. The order, which was re ceived yesterday. Is the largest given since the panto of 1907, 1 - (United Press Leased Wlra.) San Francisco, May 29. H. Rose warn ' Carrington, who claims to be Lord; Charles Carrington, a peer of the realm of Great Britain. Is shut out from his luxurious apartments kt the gt. Francis hotel because a bill of $216 remains .unpaid. Yesterday when Car rlneton was refused admittance to his apartments ho appealed to British Con sul General tiearne. 1 ne tinusn jk'-ui refused to stsnd sponsor for him and Is said to have intimated that his claim to nobility Is unfounded. Carrington retaliated bv staling that when he called at the consulate Hearne was in toxicated. He threatened, to report tlje matter to the British foreign office. Carrington arrived in 8an Francisco May 14, orlnglng with him a varied as sortment of luggage. When the man agement of the hotel requested payment of tha bill for his accommodations, Car rington, who had registered without the loruly title, announced that he was Lord Charles Carrington, once vice ad miral of his Imperial majesty's navy, and proprietor of estates In Cornwall and iJevon. He also claims to have been a member of tha British houae of com mons. "I left the navy to avoid certain dif ficulties th?t might have resulted In H couit-martlal," Carrington said today. "My health was Impaired by the rigors of tha service and by grief over the death of my wife and two children. I came lo Ban FramMsco from Vancouver, intending to wait here for two guards men from England, who were to accom pany me on a hunting trip in Asia. I used the name of H. Rosewarne. because I wishea to travel Incognito; the name Is thst of an engineer formerly in my employ." W03U7,LUlT HOLDS ANNUAL ELECTION Mrs. O. M. Gllnes was yesterday elected president of the Woman's club to serve for the ensuing year, Mrs. Robert Lutke retiring. The other of ficers elected were first vice president, Mrs. J. W. Alxander; second vice presi dent, Mrs. Jay Bmlth; recording secre tary, Mrs. O. P. M. Jamieson; corres ponding secretary, Mrs. Cleveland Rock well; financial secretary, Mrs. Charles K. Runyon; treasurer. Mrs. A. B. Mau ley; auditor, Mrs. J. M. Scott; directors, Mrs. John McRoherts and Mrs. .1. V. Tlfft. 'The election went off speedily and smoothly, by the new system of Get Rid of ' the Grouch Just say to the Waiter: Post Toasties It is the delicious corn flake food which puts you in good humor. "The'TaSCfc Luigcis." Sold by Grocers. mi " Reglrtered syt IT. 8. fat. Office irxanoot xortV arx jfVioafVat ASK FOR AKER'S COCOA bearing this trade-mark A PERFECT FOOD PRESERVES HEALTH PROLONGS LIFE x: Go West, Young IVSao, II Stopat HORACE GREELEY, AMPLIFIED If Horace Greeley lived today and in Portland, his foresight and spirit of proph ecy would prompt him to recommend that the young man who seeks fortune le gitimately could make it no quicker, nor more certainly, than by locating in Burlington. The way to participate in the prosperity that al ways follows the loca tion of a new city with big possibilities, is to start early, with that city, become one of its pioneers, prow up with it, the while, watching your fortune grow apace Burlington is distinct ly the place for young men. Sunday Trains A.M. 6:15, 7:15, 8:15 9:15, 10:15, 11:15 P.M. 1:15, 2:15, 3:15 4:15, 5:15, 6:15 Returning, leave same time. ' Be quick to grasp the opportunity offered by a new city, called into be ing by a pressing de- ,mand. The industrial necessities of the North west beckoned for Bur lington , and Fate has marked it for one of the big s u c c e s s e s of the " Northwest country. Start with Burlington. In one year there will be more' things doing to the square inch in BURLINGTON than anywhere in Oregon. RUTH TIRUST CO. OWNER OF BURLINGTON ROOM 3 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, PORTLAND, OREGON (United rreii Leaaed Wire.) Tacoma. May 29. If persons possess- ln defective molars will communicate with the board of dental examiners, which la in session here -today, they will learn somethina; to their advantage. Mftmhora of the hoard are in a anem- ma With 79 applicants ior examination the examiners have run out of subjects for dental work. Notwithstanding that teeth are pulled, filled and crowned free of charge, applicants are so numerous and nubjects so scarce that the superin tendents of the Indian school snd other Institution were called up over the tel. ephone and Implored to produce candi dates with bad teeth. The examinations will continue today and tomorrow. BRYAN PRIZE MULE BELONGS TO GOLDFIELD Ooldfield. Nev.. Mav i. Major Mln- namascot. the Democratic mule present ed to Ooldfleld by -villlam Jennings Bryan .as the precinct showing the erreateat Democratic iraln at the last presidential election. Is the object of admiration of hundreds of Ooldfleld cltlsens. The "'major" arrived here late - Tha -aches and Ula of coffee slugged nerves, head and stomach disappear when one, changes to well-boiled . r POSTUM Tha liquid food beverage that makes tha rich, red blood f good bealthf i n "TherV Reason" " Free Lot for Lucky Guesser The first one guessing the lot Raffles has selected will be given a lot in East St. Johns ABSOLUTELY FREE. In addition to the free lot the lucky guesser will be allowed 10 per rent additional discount besides the 10 per cent discount now being allowed on lots while the improvements are going on, making a total discount of 20 per cent on any other lot or lots he or she may buy in East St. Johns on or before Monday, Tune 7. No one will be alfowed more than one guess. NO GUESS WILL BE RECEIVED OR CONSIDERED AFTER MONDAY, JUNE 7, AT MIDNIGHT See PLAT AT OUR OFFICE. No one but Raffles himself knows the number or location of the lot. He has sealed the number of the lot and the number of the block it is in, in an envelope, which has been deposited in the Merchants National Bank. This sealed envelope will be opened TUESDAY, JUNE 8, at the office of THE SPANTON CO., by MR. GEORGE W. HOYT, Assistant Cashier of the Merchants National Bank, in the presence of the following well known real estate men: H. W. Fries, president Realty Association; E. j. Daly and George D. Schalk. IF YOU CANNOT MAKE A VISIT SUNDAY TO East! St Jolirtis BE SURE TO VISIT THE PROPERTY The holiday can be pleasantly and profitably spent at EAST ST. JOHNS. You will be surprised at the developments going on around Maegly Junction, where all local and transcontinental trains stop. Late railroad news confirms the fact that all railroads entering Portland will come over the North Bank road. St. Johns' depot at Maegly Junction is the only one on the peninsula. This alone means much for EAST ST. JOHNS. A short study of the situation while on the ground will convince you that the center of activity is at EAST ST. JOHNS, which is . the nearest high land and business and residence district to the extensive in dustries. Thousands of workmen and mechanics will make EAST ST. JOHNS their home. By investing there now - you will reap manifold profits, for values will advance rapidly. GREAT ACTIVITY Many homes, stores, factories and a school" are now building, and a score of houses will be started within a month. 10 PER CENT DOWN, 8 PER CENT MONTHLY, 10 PER CENT DISCOUNT while street grading U being done and water maina laid. 7. the cit East r 1 y . . A Greater Portland means a acked peninsula, with EAST S OHNS the business section. Study . ..... . . . . . . . r . . . I. - sre: . ty map and visit me aisinci.to be convinced oi tne iruin, unice at St. Johns Station. - . ' . ; x .'. " 500,000-1912 ? THE SEAMTOM CO. LEADING SUBDIVISION AGENTr. 2TO STARK ST. Phones A-M 2 J2I J "'A