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Allhea Walker, "Who In
herited $1000,000, Leads
Detective Hot Chase in Auto
AH Land in Police Court.
Charging that Stoddard WestfftU, a.
prlvato detective, had harassed hsr and
lier son until she "fi on the yerga of
nervous' prostration, Mrs. 'Althea Wal
ker, beneficiary of an estate of more
than $1,000,000, was on the stand "in the
municipal court this morning to testify
ftgalnst Westfall," who svas arrested
yesterday tr "shadowing" them. After
she and her- son had give their testi
mony the case , went ovr until to
morrow, when Westfall expects to have
witnesses here from Seattle. A
Mrs. Walker and the son left for Salt
Lake City to answer a, citation to ap
pear before the federal Court , there in
a legal battle ovef the estate. West
fall made a great effort to hold them
in the city until the case was settled,
charging that his arrest was merely a,
ruse to keep him off their trail, so they
could have. secret bonds worth nearly
1900,600; ' v-'v-;, .v ,.s fi.ty ";
Mrs. Walker, some .years ago, mar
ried David F. Walker, formerly a Morr
mon, who, with hie brother, built up a
big fortune. In the hotel businesa In
ptah and California.
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Walker had several children by a
first marriage, and one son, Clarence
H. Walker, by the second. When he
died a few months ago he left the en
tire estate to his second wife. Clar
ence Walker declared this morning' that
I, )s mother offered to divide the for
tune with the .other children, but they
refused this and started a fight to get
possession of the estate, i "" . . ,
Tfn days ago Mr. Walker and Clar.
ence Walker left Salt Lake City for
Seattle tn an automobile. They, went
la the machine as far as North Yaki
ma, Wash.c end took a train- from there
to Seattle. The other claimants to the
estate ehai-ged that they were trying
to escspe from the Jurisdiction Of the
court and also that they had taken
with them securities of the value of
tM.000, defying the order of the court
to leave the estate Intact. ' , "'
In addition to placing employ;' Of
the Thiol Detective, Agency . on their
track, they appeared before the federal
court and eptered.compIa.int concerning
the course pursued by Mrs. Walker. -;
Arrested la Beattls.
A bench warrant waa Issued and she
was arrested In Seattle by the United
States marshal, but released after, site
denied she had " the securities , In her
possession and upon her rpromls - to
appear before toe court en Kovember
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"Accompanied -yr aa attorney.' Mrs.
Walker and th son reached Portland
yesterday morning on their, way back
to gait Lake City. The lawyer found
Deputy ' District Attorney' Collier' "and
swore out a warrant, for th arrest of
Westfall, who cam onthe same train,
charging him - with "grossly Injuring
her and her property, and defying pub
lio morals and decency." Westfall was
arrested at the union depot, but, later
released on ball of $500 furnished by
D. I. Clause of th Thiel agency." ').
"This man followed me everywhere I
went In. Seattle," said Mrs. Walter In
testifying. "The first - time I noticed
him he; was i m an automobile behind
my machine and kept within a few feet
of us.. I ordered the chauffeur to
stop at a store, and he also stopped. It
was the same everywhere I went He
was always- behind us,
' : : DetectlTS Watches , Party. ; " f
"In addition he secured quarters at
a boarding house whet my Son fend the
chauffeur were staying, and spied upon
them. I am not in good health and I
was neatly prostrated. f .. .v. ',
Westfall, who la an attorney, drew
from Mrs. Walker the admission that
he had never spoken to nor until today
and had never approached her, He ad
mitted that he had followed the party
and also declared he knew they bad
purchased . tickets for .both pocatello,
Idaho, and Salt Lake City and named
the compartments which they had re
served. $ He contended, however, that
he had not committed any crime in
"shadowing" them and declared that
vi Inn Ms witnesses arrive! from Te
at tie ha would show thit he was the
ahufifi'1 person. - . .
Clarence Walker also took the stand
find told of feeing Westfall at various
places, including the hoarding house in
Seattle.' where he " stayed. He nld
Westfall was introduced to him there
as "Mr. Stoddard." The detective re
plied that his first name was Stoddard
and that he used it for business pur
poses. . i
Court Sebukes Sleuth.
'I will say right now, that your
conduct does not appeal to m at all,"
Judge Tazwell told him. "You have
the privilege, however, of bringing In
your witnesses and the-case will' not
be decided until then." 't . .
The court refused to grant Westfall's
request that Mrs. Walker and Clarence
Walker. be placed under 'bonds to ap
pear here at a later- date for the hear
ing and they 'were permitted to continue
their trip after they had testified.
"Westfall will contend In 'defense 'that
his agency Is ' licensed to do business
In both Oregon and Washington and
that he was n6J; exceeding the privileges
conferred upon him as an employe when
he ''shadowed" the Walkers, He Inti
mated that j other- detectives "would be
on the same train which took the Wal
krs out of the Hty and that thejr would
not ' escape espionage. e He . also ; de
clared that they - had bought a -ticket
for Pocatello. Idaho, with the probable
purpose of taking an automobile from
there so they might enter into Salt
Lake City secretly.
IT WAS EVER THUS:
An east side worklngman ;'went In
the Beef Trust's market down on Alder
street and asked for a piece of beef
suet and-now hold your breath Jlhcy
asked Mm 20o a pound for It The
man bolted out and went-Into Frank L.
Smith's market and got the suet fof 10c
per pound. This is just the usual Beef
Trust holdup game, but , what wouldn't
we have to pay for our meat If Prank
L. Smith : was jiot "Fighting; the. Beef
Trust"? People should make It a point
to keep oat of other , markets and
patronize the Oregon " man-who- sells
nothing but Oregon, meat, and poultry
The display of Oregon turke yS,: geese,
ducks and chickens at SmlthV big mar.
ket. which runs from' 226 Alder street
to J4S first street.-Is thesmot beauti
ful $hlng of the holiday'' season. It will
mane you glad to look upon it. Smith's
turkeys are 25c and 30c Hand fattened
geese are 18c to 25c. Domestic ducks
are 20c to JSe. i Fancy selected chick
ens are 20e per pound. - ''
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L'f A few dollars saved up NOW
aim uivcoieu hi a ui iituu iwi;
estate will rnake you a. compe
tence by the; time the hair .grow
thin and yqy yyonder how you
are, going t) pas .your old age.
Portland's wonderful GROW'Tr!
and LAURELHURST'S V for
tunate LOCATION offer you ,
. this opportunity. - Don't turn it
down act now. r?..li.-;p V'j'v .
' Save up ; a homesite (for :
which some! wealthy ! mar will
offer you a fancy price within
a few years) in beautiful
The Addition -iih Chanaclct
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MESSRS. MEAD & MURPHY,
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Artists'. Suppttes
---you oueht to see one of 'our -'Alder ? ;
itreet window, " , - "
-in it is an' unusually attractive dis
play of Artists' Supplies and Materials . 1
: just' those things which are so necessary
to do the very best work in the most at- -tractive
manner, t ' 1
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-variety, quality and quantity 'makes
, ours a good stock to choose fromsee for
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' the display will remain in our show
window fup to Friday morning of this" '
week only, so don't put off seeing it.
it's really worth while. ' ! 1
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Payments to fiomcfurnishcrs-Privato Phono Exchanges Connecting All Departments-Mail Orders Given Crrclul Attention
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Boys and Girls !it's to be a iovous event for vou all, andone that you Will loner remember for good old
Santa is to be here next Friday and Saturday to entertain. you at his Tea Party a. party just -Wee the
grown-ups ofttimes have,? From then ori until Christmas he ,is going, to make' his headquarters in happy
Toyland, with its many,- many wonders that have come irom far-away places. He has asked us to set
apart our Tea Room 6n these two days for: his little visitors so '.that, he can give all a good Jime; and
eood things to eat He will then take vou to" Toyland and' present, you with a souvenir and some "sweets,
- All the Little Boya anct Girls who Want to Be His Guests Must Come to Toyland and Register Before Thursday.
He will give;each one a numbered invitation card, which will entitle you tocome to' this happy Christmas Tea Farty.
Then some time before Friday we will announce in! the newspapers the 'numbers of those little, boys, and girls who are to
come' on Friday and of those who are to come on Saturday. " ' f . -
WE HAVE ARRANGED TO TAKE CARE OF' TWO THOUSAND LITTLE BOYS AND GIRLS AT THIS
So'come early aV you can and register, tomorrow if possible. Ask to'be shown to Toy landthat's thelace where you're' to v. liy
register and receive your invitation card. r . , . ' .', . " , ' - ' ' ' 'vv:.
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A "readiness" the like of which the people of Tortland have, never .before known truly' a ( representative Christmas gathering of pieced
that make the Jnost ideal the most practical gifts that one can give or receive. Qf the many,( many gift things that are assembled ihere we
mention these tew in a shgsrestive way. " ; . . , -
-The upholstered pieces Chairs, Rockers arid Davenports there's wealth, of comfort and style hv them the kind of gilt pieces that ar
lasting rememberances, , The Library Tables and Bookcases-there's the range of prfce and variety of design to meet every defjiand. . '
Golden Oak Tables as loW as fl2.5 - Golden" Oak Bookcases j loV as $11.00. ; - , -
- - The Knittg-Room PiecesDining Tables, Buffets, China Cabinets; Serving Tables and Chairs. In the golden oak' and the ,fumed oak, and
the finer Mahogany Pieces and Complete Suites what better than these as gifts at Christmas tim , -" . " "'
Golden Uak Btinets as low as . uoiaen uaK xajDies, peaestai oase, as low as io.w.
And in Bedroom Furniture Dressers and Chiffoniers,Princess Dressers and Toilet Tables, ,
. Gent's Chiffoniers .and Cbcval Mirrors. .;. These, .too,, contribute .no , little to, the , long list of t
suggestions of appropriate Holiday Gifts. .
-i Solid Oak Dressers as low, as flO.TS. .Solid Oak Chiffoniers at f8.75. . , . , -The
Craftsman Furniture In the fumed oak, the seating pieces( with their loose -cushions oi
coverings of leather, the, Tables, Desks, Bookcases and other pieces with their trimmings pf
Old brass and copper. ..' ' - '.V " ',;,'''
;-In Leatlfer Upholstered Furniture, in Hall Furniture and the many- other-pieces Pedestals- -an
Tabourettes, Chests "and Stools, ,Center Tables and Stands, etc., are many helpful hints.; '
W're prepared splendidly prepared, to give you that service that makes Christmas shop- '
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Holiday Sale Rugo aod Cairpstts
' ( Preparing for. New
V. The Spring purchases are completed
and our carpebuyer has returned from
New York, declaring 4hat lots of room
must be found for the' many new hings
that will soon Jegin to arrive. V -
xThe rug racks "will be, taxed -to their,
utmost and their present occupants will
have to move.. , To facilitate, this we have
gone through -our stock, with the restilt
that many desirable patterns in Rugs and
Carpets have been marked . considerably
lower. iHomefurnishers will appreciate
the saving opportunities.
, ?18.75 for $25 Axminster Rugs
Six patterns irt these durabfe. rugs, in
rich ' Oriental colorings. The 9xl2-foot
size. ' . '
- '?44.50 for, $60 Wilton Rugs, 9x12
Feet The Hardwick ; Wilton-r-never - a
better rug made for the money than this
grade, and very few nearly as good. The
fabric is closely woven and the patterns
and colors are strictly in accordance with
the best up-to-date textile designs. These
rugs will -wear for years ;and give all
around satisfaction. . ; To close out 'our
present stock they go on sale tomorrow
and Tuesday at $44.50, : Only nine of
them left. - r - r .
Arrivals Sixth Floor
$8.25 for $11.50 Hodge's Fiberjkigs,
7 Feet 6 Inches by 10 Feet 9 Inches Sizt
This is a good bedroom si?e and there
is no question about their being a spten-'
did bedroom nig, Rurable,T sanitary and
odorlcs's, 'thenlodgc's Fiber Rugs have
made hostV' of friends . for themselves
among those who delight in dainty and
wholesome floor, coverings. ' Their prici,
too has made them popularT --t. -
' 't Velvet Carpets Special at 91.10 Yd.,
Sewed, Laid and Lined Excellent Hall
and "Stair Carpets and mostly in small
figures and two-tone effects that permit
of their 'tise anywhere aboutthe house.
These are durable carpets and will give
good service for a small price. ":
' Linoleum, 12 Feet Wide, at 77 Sq.
Yard Did you ever think of the advah
tage of having your .kitchen floor covered
with one " sheet of linoleum,-: and thus
avoiding seams ? . We have several, good
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' Convenient;
PaymentTerrns
Holiday SavihftG iL" Drapery Ddpt.
Inv ace Curtains, Portieres and Curtain Materials
,. 95f Pair for Nottingham Lace Curtains, worth $1.50 pair.' ; In white, ecra
and ivory. Three yards long.' ' '" ,t -m t,' . - j-s
$1.45 Pair for Nottingham Lace Curtains that are ; three -yards long and
tyorth $2.50 pair. In white and ecru .. , . . .
: f .25, Pair for 'Tapestry1 Portierei In desirable colors red, brown,, green,
blue and tan. .Regular $7.50 and $8 pair values. , , , ,',.' .'.,.-. v
. . 70 Yard' for, fine' Linen Scrim and. Casement Cloth, worth $L25and $1.50
yard; 48 inches wide. In cream and white, , i : , .' ' r r x'' 1
-iS4 .Yard foT-whhe-and'-' Ivory fancy Curtain Net," worth "$f and $1.25 yard."
in, a-ya. to u-yu. icngins. " 1
, 45f Yard for Cretonne in stripes
and figures, in a variety of colors.
Sells regularly at 75c yard. -
Ddwn Pillows for Cushions
60f for the 20x20-inch size, worth
, $1.15. each. .'
89 forthe 20x22-inch size, worth
. $1.35 -each. 1 . - ' '
$1.05 for the 24x24-inch sire, worth
$1.65, each.-. . - .
$1.25 for the 26x26-inch size,'' wortl)
;: $1.85 each. . " ;
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Jl il Al I til I ILL! Remnants-
.Priced as
of velours and silk tapestry, mer"
eerized armures, Jasper doth,' and
imany -other drapery and upholstery
"materials. "For pillow coverings and
other things that make appropriate;
' Christmas gifts, these offer a sugges
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At 25 to $1.50 Each These are,
much lower than their regular values.
THANKSGIVING . CROCKERY, CUT GLASS
: TABLE SILVERWARE, ROASTERS, ETC.
;: .V -BASEMENT STORE 1 .
Fifty Styles, in Mosic Cabinet
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SixlEy-Twb Styles Ladies' Deols
Music Cabinets' and Ladles' or Home Desks have'
always been popular Christmas pieces they're ideal
because of' their usefulness and attractiveness. '''
, For variety of" styles, woods and finishes, one
could wish for no' better showing for selection than
h ':-:i'":v-: -'A?' ';-r?:f-' alj-j'i $' ?
- Music Cabinets in mahogany,' oak a'ndjwalnutat
$10 is a very pretty "cabinet in either golden oak or
mahogany finish, 39 inches high and 18 inches'widei
Five shelves. ,At $17 is an attractive pattern in'
dark.". burL walnut Some splendid pieces in solid
mahogany,- suitable for sheet music or' piano-player
records. .,- . . '"'''"
And in Ladies' Desks or as' they "are sometimes
. called "Home Desks,". there' splendid showingt--'
a showing that is in keeping with Christmas time.,
'Desks in golden and fumed oak, in mahogany, birds
eye maple' and walnut and in -such variety of de
signs that -one cannot fail to make the. right) selec
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::: At $2T is a Desk of quartered 'golden oak, with
three large drawers in body of desk. Others as low
s$825--.Vr
afrct II Irr From a Leading' Factory CameV-
, All the latest ideas In both design, and finish are
strong jn these new style Beds oflrbn.
The Bungalow Beds they're just the,' styles for
those who desire a bed with low head and foot. V
'. Another new. type metal 'bed is a four-poster;'
m old ivory finish, ' ' '
The. continuous post 'styles are' as popular1 as
-ever. 'One pattern, with 2-jfich post and 7 fillers.at
head and foot for $14,50, In either the ivory or
-Ycrnis Martin finish, t Ji ' N . (
Square post Beds with brass caps,' in Vernfs Mar
tin finish for $17.75. - -i
; Other Beds as low as $2.75.-" " " - :
The Eoglander, Cooch-Esd
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Combines the . Advan
tages of a Couch and
Full - Size. Bed
; $1-00 Dowri and $1.00 !Wekly!hsr;v:
, v Can' be , instantly, xhanged from a luxuriously-appearing . couch
to a perfect bed by a .single motion and without moving from the
wall .-"-Thi Kincln mntinri Tinf tnv vtlc nn. aaVtinn n( tU
but reverses the mattress so that you do not sleep on the iipholsterihg. ' '
. .J. Thc.Jramc.ia.Jriade.iltirelvL metal and is.- threfwe-.' strirthr ani f -r"
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tary as well as practicalljr lndestructihlc- . The mattress is filled with
white cotton and covered with denim on the couch side and 'regular
bedticking on the bed side. Operates with great ease a child carl do it
of Them
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fri'ced from $17.50 up.
Holiday - Bagfaihb' "in'
DreSserb,' GhliffomieirD
Brought 'About by Readjustment of Stocks and the Placing on. Our
. Floors of Many New Patterns. Easy Payments. - ;
"$14 Dresser for $9.75 Solid Oak Dresser with four drawers'
and 18x20-inch mirror.' Golden finish. Pay1 $2 dowrnand $2 monthly.
$2t Dresser for $14.50 In birdseye maple, withr .swell front and
four .drawers, which are fitted with maple knobs. ? Good mirror. Fay
$3 down and $2.50 monthly. ' : .
$22 Dresser for $14.75--Of qUarter-sawed golden oak. a straight
line pattern,' with oak drawer knobsv Pay $3 down and $2.50 monthly.
$19 Chiffonier for $10.75-fc-Io--maltogany finish, wth good mir
ror. Pay $2 down- and $2 monthly.' - " ' ' "
- $22.50 Chiffonier for $15.75 Of birdseye "maple; matches Dress
er mentioned .above, at the special $14.50. Tay $3.50 downand $3
monthly. ' '" -
.: 525 Dresser for 9 lw.zo-in.quartereci;
golden . oak, 'wax finish. Pattern plate,
mirror measures 22x28 inches. Pay $3.50
down and $3 monthly.' '
V. $23.50 Chiffonier, for $16.25 In
golden oak, all qtmrter-sawed, dull fin
ish. Plain front- Pay $3.50 down "and
' $3 monthly. : ' i ' , ' s"
, ' $23.50 Dresser for1 $16.75 Oak
Dresser . in .. Early English ; finish, with
, , , .jr. " I Pay $3.50 down and $3 monthly; .
I "... I ( $28 Chiffonier for $16.75An , Arts
and Crafts design, in golden oaR.-wax
finish.' Wood drawer pulls. : Pay $i.50
down and $3 monthly. '
$28 Chiffonier for $16.75 Mahogany
Chiffonier, with, i serpentine front. No
mirror.' Pay $3.50 down and $3 monthly.-
1. ..... j $36' Chiffonier for ;.1U.7&-Jn birds-
) f ' eye maple a straight-front pattern, with
' ' gpod mirror. Pay $3.7S- down and $3
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$2.61 for full size Comforters with -mercerized coverings, filled
with whitejcpttonXolqrsycllow, blue, pinlon&JaveivdfirlJjRcgukr.
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; ,s 85e Pair for cotton sheet Blankets in eleven-quarter size. Tan,
gray and white. .Regular $1.25 values. ' , -
- $?.95 Pair for 1cather Pillows covered with brown stripe tick-'
ing; size 21x27 inches and worth $3.00 pair.-' Bedding Dept., 6th' floor.