THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, . PORTLAND, - TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 3, 1310.
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SHOOTS AI HE;
KILLS SELF LATER
Benjamin Stanton, Estranged
From Wife, Starts Shooting
. Affray in Whfch He Is the
Only Victim.
v After a futile attempt t :3Q o'clock
last night to shoot , Ms, wife and then
his brother-In-Uv George Hansen, m
cauBe he Interfered. Benjamin Stanton,
it years old, shot himself twice through
the- heart nd I died 1 1nstantly5 at 11
o'clock tn the evenlngr, Just as the. po
lite discovered his whereabouts, hack
of the -wile' home at lQZS East Tmr
leenth street north. ; ';. r.!:;r. "'p
" - Stanton had been separated from his
wife for about three weeks. ' According
to her" relatives she refused to live 'with
him. because, he had refused to work
and earn money enough to support her,
- ever si nee their, marriage, four months
ago. She had lived slncevbef marriage
' at the home of her father, P. S. Hansen.
'-, Stanton had frequently threatened to
till his wife. ' Testerday afternoon he
purchased a 32 caliber bull dog' revolver
at a pawnshop and after drinking at a
saloon on Front and Burnside streets
and threatening to kill himself at the
Ankeny street , dock, he went about 8
o'clock in the evening with George Han.
sen, his brother-in-law, to the Hansen
home, where his wife was sitting on
the front porch.
Talks', With His Wife.
Stanton said he wjjhed to have a pri
vate conversatloij'Wlth his wife and in
duced her to-go down On the sidewalk
with him to a point near a telegraph
pole about 80 feet from the porch, i
George Hansen entered the front door
and Just then heard two revolver shots
and rushing out saw Stanton pointing a
smoking revolver at his wife who was
standing abput four feet distant Han
sen rushed between his sister and the
murderous husband and tried to secure
the gun. Stanton yelled to Hansen to
desist, saying he ' wished to kill his
wife and himself- and did not want to
injure Hansen. .- .
Hansen persisted,' and In the strug
gle Stanton fired two more shots, one
of them passing through the brother-in-law's
coat near the collar, none of
them taking effect Hansen was beaten
on the head with the butt of the re
volver, but was not rendered uncon
scious. One of the stray bullets was
found in a telegraph pole several hun
dred feet down the street this morning.
People in the neighborhood who were
sitting on their front porch disappeared
with wonderful quickness inside their
homes when the stray bullets began
whistling through the air. '-
After the shooting Stanton ran down
the street and then, it Is believed, hid
In the neighborhood of the Hansen
home. He was discovered later by
George Hansen behind a piano box in
the back yard. After refusing, at Han
sen's demands, to give himself Up to
the police, Stanton told his brother-in-law
he would shoot him If he In
formed the police about the hiding
place. Just as he said it, Stanton fired,
but the bullet Went wild.' 'Immediately
there were two mora shots and Stanton
was picked up a few seconds later, dead.
with two bullet holes over his heart
The body ; was, taken Immediately to
tna morgue. , ,
Stanton recently served a term of
one year in the state penitentiary for
attempting to kill Councilman Good, of
Salem,. 18 months ago. This shooting
affair was on account of the fact that
Councilman Good refused to let Stanton
marrytols daughter.
STANTON ATTEMPTED ':
TO KILL FATHER . "
- OF SWEETHEART
Benjamin Stanton, the young man
who committed suicide last night after
an 'ineffectual attempt to murder his
wife and her . brother, had a criminal
record Two yeara ago this summer he
fell in love with one of the daughters
of James Good, a Salem councilman.
One? evening' after drinking consider
ably he called oa the family and be
came so boisterous that Mr. iGood de-
- elded to call the police to oust the dis
turber. Running over to a neighbor's
house, Mr, Good telephoned to the po
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Stanton became aware of Mr. Good's
plan and shot him as he was talking in
. the telephone. .,, The bullet passed
CORPORAIIOilS PAY
I
AX BUT PROTEST
Federal Corporation Tax Paid
Promptly but Collector Re
ceives Many Protests.
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Collector of Internal Revenue David
M. Dunne, after checking up the -cor-
noration tax payments made by the Ore
con noraoratlons . finds that out of all
the Oregon corporation! only two have
so far failed to pay tip. xnese two win
make their payments before the last of
the month, - There are 7000 Oregon -cor
porations. Only 1000 - reported that
their net Increase exceeaea i&uuo an-
-...II.. .. Nik. .k.,W voAm h , Vi A Mvtflilll
rfpnartmen.t. has found that these reports
oft their face are fair and Just. Most
or me tax. payments wers ucrorapnuicu
by a -protest against the payment, it
hktnar af frnf hnt th constitutionality
of the statute was belnff tried out in
me courts, ana was n m-pi nar w
aaHm , until thin nstlon hud
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been determined bv the SUDreme Court
of the United SUteo. ' i,,
. Oregon's record in corporation tax
payment ia one of the best in the coun-
nr aa In m.nv fit tha KMrturH SLateS
much protest has arisen against the col
lection or tne tax, ana many corpora
iiAtM-mtnatlnn of th test case now be
fore the supreme court
through both cheeks. Mr. Good re
covered and . Stanton escaped with a
sentence of one year in the penitentiary.
Good behavior . earned for him the
position of trusty. On the evening of
January 29, a year ago,. Stanton created
excitement by disappearing while on
duty outside the penitentiary walla
Search ty a number of deputies-failed
to locate him-that night but the fol
lowing morning he appeared on the first
car from the city, accompanied by his
brother. He explained that in the even
ing he had met some old friends and
upon their invitation ' had gone 'tip
town" for a big dinner that had lasted
the better part of the night.
The escapade deprived him of his de
portment credits and ha served his full
time, getting a release In June a year
ago.
Unexplained Shots and Cries
for Help Arouse Officers on
Duty Near Place.
practically the same place where the
shots had been fired In the afternoon.
Thomas ran to the spot, but no one
was in sight when he arrived. Just off
from shore, however, was a whirlpool
such as would be created by a drown
ing man and Thomas in a report to the
police headquarters expressed the belief
that soma person had lost his life In
the water.' ' .
Tha reoord of the steel bridge, the
vicinity of which has been the scene
of numerous' crimes and mysteries, re
ceived two additions to its list yester
day and last night in a supposed drown
ing and a strange shooting affair whioh
the police have not yet been able to
unravel. - - . . . .
About- S o'clock yesterday ' afternoon
Patrolmen West and Inskeep heard five
hots fired in quick succession on the
dock north of the bridge, Both . offi
cers ran to the spot and though thev
arrived less than a minute afterward
no na was In sight mhen thev reached
the dock. A number of peopls in the
vicinity, heard the shots, but had seen
no one leave the place. The officers
cannot Deiieve that anyone could have
left after firing the shote without be
ing observed and they are inclined to
think that some person shot himself at
the edge of the dock and tha bodv r.u
Into the river.
At v.f "o'clock r this 'mornln Nifi-ht
Watchman Thomas: of the Ainsworth
dock beard cries for help coming from
TEMPERANCE SOCIETY
HONORS DR. WILSON
Dr. Clarence True Wilson, of the Cen
tenary Methodist church, of this city,
has Just been honored With an election as
superintendent of the newly organised
Church Temperance society, with head
quarters in Chicago. '
The Church Temperance society Is the
official organization of a commission on
the temperanoe work of the nation ap
pointed by the general conference Of the
Methodist Episcopal church.
If Dr, Wilson accepts the poltlon of-
l .J gBgg-gSS
fered'he will still remain in Oregon to
assist, in the temperance campaign to
mske Oregon dry in 1910. Tha duties of
the new office sre t address all the
mass meetings haJd for the cause of
temperance among the Methodist
churches, Epworth leagues and Sunday
schools, to prepare temperance programs
for an annual temperance Sunday In all
of the 16,000 churches of the denomina
tion and to attend to all other temper
ance matters of all the Methodist
churches throughout the country.
Dr. WUson will debate tha temperance
subject this week with Colonel E. Hofer.
of Salem, as follows: Tuesday night at
Bosebura: Wednesday night at Medford
and Thursday night at Ashland.
Governor Shafroth has called a speo
lal session of tha Colorado legislature
to meet early in . August to consider
legislation providing ffirhe initiative
and : referendum, the - Australian '(or
headless) ballot, direct primaries, guar
antee 0 bank deposits, a publlo service
commission and the creation of a state
railroad commission. , v
WILLAMETTE IRON & STEEL' WORKS
PORTLAND, OREGON, U. S. A. .
Manufacturing Engineers
Steel Ship Builders
If you want, high-grade machinery built by w'ell-pid, inde
pendent workmen on the "OPEN SHOP" principle come to us.'
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tTWQtjfcSTIOirABLT THE BEST.
. STTPEBIOB MERITS 07 THE APOLXO. '
, - To player piano In the country has so many superior features for the
dealer to talk about as the Melville Clark Apollo player piano, but there
are several that stand out so strong In outllna that every one must'in
olude them in an Apollo argument. These two particularly Impressive
points, outside of the 88-note range that is now accepted as the only
range for a .player plane, are the method of striking the keys in the Apol
lo and the self-acting motor. The trade Is thoroughly acquainted with
the merits of both and realizes that they impart a dlsUnct value as a com
plete musical instrument to the player ia which they are used. The ApolJ
lo downward stroke is the human stroke, and that Is the reason why it la
possible to secure on the Apollo such dainty and artistic results. It Is only
8tJ",k,n th Piano keys in a player in a human manner that it is pos
sible to secure a genuinely human expression, As for the self-acting mo
tor, it is Wtelnly a valuable feature of the Apollo, because it so regu
lates the power that it is impossible to make any inartistic freaks In
the tempo. It further separates the tempo from the expression so that
.the performer can devote his entire mind to the expression of the score,
securing effects bv the use of this motor so truly artistio that. cultivated ,
nusiclanaf are delighted. Th6 Apollo Is a great Instrument. It represents-the
apex in, player piano construction. From Musical Age, July 16,
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Coart Biatrihutort. 106 PUtli St, Jfert to Ferklua HoteL
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COUNCIL TO ACT ON
NEW LAW FOR STABLES
The ordinance placing more restric
tions on stables will be ready for pres
entation to the council tomorrow. Coun
cilman Watklna has taken up this mat
ter, assisting the city attorney In draw
ing a measure that will provide more
safety for horses In tha future.
It is ..lsa contemDlated bv Council.
man Watkins and Building Inspector.
Plummer to make an inspection of all
frame stables that cannot, be placed
under the control of the new ordinance.
This inspection is to be made Immedi
ately to see if the stable now . con
form to the ' present stable ordinance.
The recent Exposition building fire, In
which 188 horses were killed, prompted
the new ordinance. ' ' 1 !
The building Inspector v has placed
Louis Dole, a deputy Jin his office, on
the Inspection of apartment houses
now under .construction.- ? There has
been. a tendency to construct, as close
to the danger line of safety as possible.
FRISCO H0DCARRIERS7
WANT SHORTER DAY
' (Onlted Pri leased Wire.)
San Francisco, July 26.-rOfftclala of
the building trades council today de
clared the first 24 hours of the hod
carriers strike had progressed favora
bly for the strikers. Charles A. Day,
chairman of , the employers' publicity
committee, said- a statement would be
given to the publlo this afternoon ex
plaining the dispute) between the em
ployers and the men. The employes'
demand for a shorter day, he said,
amounted praetically to a demand for
higher wages. This, he said, would hot
be conceded. -
; Important Suit Watched.
Salem, Or July 26. In an action
being. tried before Judge George H. Bur
nett in circuit court for this county
the county of Marlon Is endeavoring
to collect about S300 in taxes from the
Woodburn Mercantile company, which
was aissoiveo By a proclamation of the
goverior before Jthe taxes became due.
Sheriffs are watching the' outcome of
the suit with interest, as corporations
In other counties are trying to evade
payment of taxes in. a similar manner.
TiiPrQo! of; the Pudding
is. inflie. Eaiiiig '
If the, Pudding is Cooked in the .
.?4Caloric" no further Proof is necessary ::
, We unhesitatingly state that for pastry baking: no 'stove equals
the "Caloric." If you ever eat Strawberry Shortcake .baked in the
'"Calorie," yotj'll never agaia care for it baked any other way.
This is only one illustration of the suprior efficiency of the
"Caloric", Fireless Cook Stove. Meat, fish, game, poultry, practically
all foods are rendered far, more 'wholesome and delicious when baked:
or roasted in the "Caloric" All-the fine flavor is retained; none is
lost by evaporation as when the ordinary oven is employed. '"'V ' .
The "Caloric" steams, stew's and boils just as efficiently as H
bakes and roastf. It is guaranteed to do just as we claim for it or
your money refunded. Satisfaction better cooked meals and a less
'expenditure for fuel less time in the kitchen over a, hot stove more
time for shopping, reading, sewing, etc. What better arguments can
we offer you? .
Come into our store and let us
tell youjnore about this wonderful
kitchen marvel., v,. You . will r be
amazed at the seemingly wonder
ful things it accomplishes. -
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i: 133 First Street, Bet Washington
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ThisgreatSpecidSaleof Ladies . Surnmer Wearing Apparel is proving a remarkable success. The department was thronged all day long.
We have engaged more sale's help and can guarantee you better service the remaining days of the sale. ,
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Sensational Prices Do Not Sell the Goods, Then' They, Will Be Merited Still ,
Lower, BuS You Had Better Have Your Choice While The Prices Prevail.
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Colors pink, blue, tan, natural, white; plain and embroidered rep, linon and crash"
materials; small and large sizes-only; made in the latest models. .Worth from $7.50
to $10, but must be closed out at once. Sale price only . : ;
Better quality rep,-linon and crash, than first Inf
largfe and small sizes: colors oink. natura . hint 'a1mnn nlain wr;t wrtu tir
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Wa!i iil Closei OiitaS $1.75
This lot consists of a few shelf worn wash suits in small sizes, . . . .
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Going for. gLQiJssa
Values Now
. X-inen and,Rep Dresses; in sizes up. to 38 inches
only, worth $12.00. will be closed
4 1 lowficrure. Coats of the same matpriat im11 -,1oa
be sacrificed at the same prce.
IM epfic , Presses
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l7itMf,.P'dainty.an'd
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Reaulcr $15
J Values Now
Going for
Lingerie Dresses of dotted Swiss, .and' plain
lawn, - lace "and 5 1 - w , .
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n e ver, before .
sold 'at such ;a j
shamefully' low' v
price, . '
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" ;r Large Sizes '$1.50 and 2 Value
Lingerie and .Tailored Waists, sizes 42 4
to 44 only ; .worth $1.50 to $2.00. If your ;:
size is here you get the benefit of this
' bargain, for we are closing them out at
lessvthan cost t ,'
$2 Handbags Row 85c
Patent and imitation leather Handbags,
, the : favorite sizes; clean sweep sale"
price . ..'. ..850
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:45c Mecliwear 10c
This includes the popu-' .
lar ; Jabots, Rabat si
Stocks,' Illusions 'and
V el ve t Bows. Your
First end , o
choice of 45c goods for
' Only 1 'mnrsnw. tsbbm
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Second end
Ycmfciil
and Alder.