CI..:CO:l DAILY JGU.'.IIAt, I GOTLAND, 1T.IDAY EVENING, AUGUST COiJTEF.iPT CHARGE HIST 2 EDIT M Oil . . . . Criticism of Referee 1 Cleland and Wakefield & Co. Basis of Action Against Maguire, ; Sawyer and Dana Sleeth. Contempt Ot orourt proceedings , were started yesterday1- In the," circuit .court . against CounclljnAn..Janien Maiulre, mond O.rSawjcer, editor ot the Dally ' New e, and Dana Sleeth, apeclal writer "" for the paper.? The complaint wa filed In behalf of '."Robert Wakefield' & Co. Judge Kavanaush agreed This morning to take the matter up at 8 o'clock this af t- ernoon. when he win determinewhether to Issue warrants for the arrest of the . three men, citing them" to appear and how cause why they should not be punished for contempt,' v ; A The complaint Is the' outgrowth of criticism of the Wakefield company and former Judge John B, Cleland. The lat. ter Is sitting as referee In the case of the company against the city to recover 1408,000 for building the Mt Tabor res ervoirs. Councilman Maguire is taken td task for Introducing and speaking in favor of a resolution before the city council, . calling; for the appointment of a com mittee to find out who is responsible for the appointment of Judge Cleland as referee.- j The editor and special writer are Com plained against for articles appearing In the Dally News. These articles are al leged to have reflected upon the Wake afield company and Referee . Cleland. " Bach of the three defendants Is accused of Intimidating the court Attorneys Thomas Mannix, E. B. Coov. ert and the firm of Wilbur, Spencer & Dibble appear . for the Wakefield com pany In the civil suit and the criminal contempt suit. The contempt action is brought in relation to the state, there fore must have the signature of District Attorney Cameron. That official had not signed the complaint at noon, but his signature was promised for this aft ernoon. In the complaint against Councilman Maguire, C. P. Swlgert makes an affi davit which sets forth that the Wake field case is on trial before Judge Cle land. Swlgert recites that at a council meeting August 19 Councilman Maguire Introduced a resolution, and In the course of his remarks upon its adoption accused the Wakefield company of wrongful methods in obtaining the ap pointment of Judge Cleland as referee. 'This outfit (meaning the company) Which Is bringing this case against the city Is the rottenest aggregation of grafters in the county," is one expres sion Swlgert swears the councilman used. Accusing the company officers of being a dirty ring." is another al leged statement objected to. "Wakefield Is notorious for Just such schemes." and "this Is not the first time by any means that he has been connected with such a proposition ." are other statements cred ited to the councilman. Each statement and insinuation is declared false by Swlgert. Editor Sawyer is aocused of using ar. tides in the Dally News on July 12 and July 26. The articles are set forth In the affidavit of Swlgert, who de clares thom false, malicious and made with the Intent to Impede the progress of justice in the case. The articles, as well as the statements of Councilman Maguire, are further declared by the plain Uffs ta intend to cast aspersions on the court and Inflame public opinion against the plaintiff company. Man Gorel by Bull; Seriously Injured William Scott a kllTer employed by the Union Meat company was gored and perhaps fatally injured this morning by a huge bull which he was about to slaughter, when the animal swung on him and one of its horns struck the man In the head. He was rushed to St. Vincent's hospital In the Bed Cross am bulance where lie Is unconscious and where it is reared he may not survive. mm ui;e head iiPi innnrr HIWL WILL SUNDAY Judge Robert S. Lovett, chairman of the executive oommlt tee of x the Harrl man system, will arrive In Portland next Sunday - waning 'ta remain In this part of the state possibly a whole week Judge Lovett andMr. Lovett are now In the Coeur d'Alene country inspecting the system's properties. - - H Is t now . more -than a year since Judge Lovett was la Portland, his In tended visit here last spring having been canceled on account of matters coming up In .New. York that required his personal attention when he was In Ban1 Francisco planning to extend ' his Pacific coast visit to Oregon.' - ,. f ; Since his Jast -visit here the Ilurri manusystent has begun workman, several important projects, particularly the east and .-west line from - Vale Into central Oregon and the electrification of lines in western Oregon as well as the con struction of a line from Eugene to Coos Bay. Judge Lovett will, In all probaon 4 preliminary step by Governor West in his announced plaiy for .a law en forcement campaign, la? Portland Js seen today in a communication addressed to Coroner Ben Ndrden, in-which the gov ernor asks Norden why no Inquest was held on the body of Miss Grace C. Dow, who was killed in an automobile col lision on the Base, Line road on the morning of July 31. ' ' K ' ' Speaking In connectlcn wltti his let. ter to the coroner. Governor ; West,- In Portland today, InMtn&jtfid that . he be lieved an Inquest should have been held, Rumors regarding the case have pnmi tn mv' am. and T ulmnlv want to ity, make an extended tour or the wn- know the facts,", said the governor, lamette valley and western Oregon, al though the only information .received here so far is to the effect that he will arrive at the Union depot Sunday even ing with the ; Intention Of spending a week or more in anH about Portland MURDERER OF CHILD IS . UNCAUGHT; REWARD BIG (SpeUT to The Journal r -Eugene, Or., Aug. 23. Officers here have reached nothing new today in the search for the murderer of Mildred Green. Citizens have raised practically $1500 as a reward for his capture, which. together with $1000 offered by the coun ty court, makes a total of $2500 offered here. TY)e negroes arrested at Roseburg and Medford have not yet been brought to Eugene. A man answering the description of the one sought for the murder of Mil dled Green boarded a Broadway car yes. terday morning. Patrolman Pender saw him, but let him get away. The police last night were asked by the Eugene of ficials to look for a Man about five feet four Inches tall, about 40 years of age, with red face and light curly hair, who had been working in Eugene for the Oregon Electric company, and who de clared he was coming to Portland to cash his pay check. The man Is a painter. PAPER MILL WORKMAN DEAD FROM INJURIES Oregon City, Or., Aug. 23. Walter E. Toder died at 'the Oregon City hospit al Thursday from Injuries received about two weeks ago at the Willamette Pulp & Paper company's mill. Yoder was burned on the chest by a hot brass cylinder. Blood poisoning set In and he was removed to the hospital. Deceased Is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Yoder of Oregon City; four sisters, Mrs. J. Morris of Rock Island, 111.; Mrs. C. F. Antorifcen of Portland; Mrs. E. J. McNeel, of Port land; four brothers, Levi D. Yoder,)f British Columbia; Fred and Robert Yoder of Oregon City, and Harold Yoder if Spokane, Wash. The funeral services will be held Sat urday afternoon church, Rev. T. B. at the Methodist Ford officiating. SILVER TROPHY FOR COMMUNITY EXHIBIT F, W. Graham,' Industrial anU Immi gration agent for the Great .Northern railway, today notified G. E. A. Bond. secretary-manager or"Tne Pacific' west Land Products show, that he his received a letter from General Immi gration Agent E. C. Leedy of the Great Northern that L. W. Hill, chairman of the Great Northern executive board, !s immensely Interested In making the forthcoming show a grand success and that he will offer a $50 silver trophy iop tne test community exhibit of acri cultural and horticultural products. In addition to this trophy, Mr. H1H will give 100 first and second prize rltbons w HOBI? on In Letter, Governor Reopens Case of Grace Dow, Killed -In Auto Abcident. V (Salem Bureau f The Jodrael.1 . Salem, Or., Aug.r 28. -At 11 o'clock today, ' exaotljr 60 minutes before the hour., set. for. the execution. of,.H..J5. Roberts, sentenced to be hanged at U o'clock for the mwder of Donald Btw- artr Governor West announced a I prleve until Friday, December II. 7 The governor said the reprieve was granted because the abolishment of capital pun- Kishment Is being submitted to a vote of I tH people at the November election. - KWerts is the fourth condemned mur dererWbOse reprieve' expires on the fateful day In December. These do not Include theSwo r Humphreys, brothers, convicted of Tttfi Griffith murder, whose case Is still In hj courts. '- '" Roberts, an ex-convict, endeavored to hold upaa automomV- party f or the purpose of robbery. He killed 8tewart outright and wounded one of the other occupants. r - I have not received Governor West's communication relating to , the Dow case," said Coroner Norden. "but when I do I will answtr it promptly and give all reasons why no inquest was held. At the time Miss Dow was killed I Was in the hospital . recovering from an op eration, and for this reason an inquiry was made by my deputies, "I told them to look Into the case and hold an Inquest If they believed it necessary. They took it up with Dep uty District 'Attorney Fitzgerald and he said no criminality was Involved In the girl's death and that It was accidental. In addition, members of the woman's family did not want an inquest, so we let he affair drop." It has been commonly reported that much indirect Influence was brought to bear from official and private sources upon tbe coroner's deputies who Inves tigated circumstances surrounding-Miss Dow's death. It Is believed that the governor has heard similar reports and is now seek ing to ascertain whether the influences that discouraged the corqner'g office not to hold an Inquest were Inspired. Miss Dow, who wss 35 years old, was employed as a-telephone operator at the Oregon hotel, a-'-'posltJon she had held for six years. She was riding In an automobile driven by Karl V. Lively, of McCargar, Bates & Lively, Insurance brokers. F. L. Simmons of the Slm-mons-Heppner company, -druggists,- ac companied them. The machine struck a Japanese fruit wagon in the road near Russellville. Miss Dow was hurled from the ma chine, her skull was fractured" and her neck broken. She was taken to the Portland sanatorium, where she died a short time after the accident. The party had been riding several hours and had enjoyed a midnight lunch at the Twelve Mile House prior p the col lision. ' 1 MARK 1WAIN WRONG ASSERTS SUFFRAGIST Scott lives at Kenton and has a family, for . individual awards at the show. IT'S JUST LIKE GIVING THEM AWAY Entire Stock of Pianos and Player Pianos, the Famous Knabe ana unaeman and Schubert and Howard and Starck and Haines Bros, and Others Baby Grands and All Must Be Sold. 1 No Time 16 Lose Now in the Reed-French Piano Company's Quitting-Business Sale Lease Expires Just a WeekJrom Tomorrow Positively the Lowest Prices Ever Seen in This or Any Other City Terms Can Be Arranged Drop in Today or This Evening. No matter how much or how little you have been figuring on Investing In i a good piano or player piano, you'll find i in this Closing-Out Sale an Instrument ' Just to your liking, and'instead of being compelled to pay the regular and custo mary retail price, you can secure one at : Just about the bare cost now. "? ' We know these are strong statements. But profit is out of all question now, We're positively quitting the piano busl- , ness. We'll give 11000 to charity If I we do not close up shop and absolutely quit. Our lease expires August 81, Homes must be found for each and ev ery piano still on hand In our big es tablishment. That's-why - we' e out -and -slashed I yes, actually slaughtered prices, If you ' please, to the lowest point ever seen in this or any other city. Don't take our word for It. Come and see and judge for yourself. . OUST ABOUT A E4U X.ESS. Examine and critically test the fine full size, latest styles, strictly brand new uprights splendid tone and action pianos, that have hever sold for less than $300.- Comparethem with pianos offered elsewhere for' 1325 or $350. These go now at Closing-Out Cost of $168, $172 and $129. .- Others a little plainer styles at $118, $112 and as low as $96. For a little less than $200 we are offering several strict ly highest grade and magnificent up rights the equal of which will cost ,.$400 and $425 elsewhere. Tou have choice of mottled mahogany, English burl walnut) genuine quarter-sawed oak and other jf&r e costly woods. Also several special uprights known as artjBtyles.j. We guarantee jthese can- nof be" purchased", even" In "the eastTfo'r' less than $550 cash. The tone and cast I design of these Instruments Is beyond description. Drop in and look In and instead of paying the regular cash price of $550 you can take your choice at the Closiag-Out Cost prices of $338, $314 and $326, and pay by the month if you choose. PLATES FXAVOS, TOO. - Everybody knows that Player Pianos good ones always bring" $550. $650 and as high as $1000 for the fanciest nd most elaborate deslgos. In this Closing-Out Sale we are offering the ve?y finest $650, $700 and $800 Plsyer Pianos the very latest 88-note Instru ment, with, all the newest Improve- u.Diii.,iu:- iT a -ana$ J30 - The regular $525 Player Pianos are now U,,MU ana some are marked aa lqw as $297. p&icis is rLAur nanus. Again we say and most emphatically that prices have never been as low on highest grade dependable pianos as will be found In this bona fide Closing-Out Sale. Remember, aacn and every Instru ment Is fully and unconditionally war ranted. We guarantee the quality and we guarantee the price. Tou take no chances whatsoever. "Money Back" If iivi MBcuy as represented and satisfac tory after delivery. Payments of $15. $20 or $25 down, and at the rate of $6 $8 or $10Vmonta can be arranged. XTEBTTxxtra utm ao. Store and office fixtures, typewriters, desks, safes, rugs, carpets, : shelving, cases, oil paintings, everything la for sale, and delivery right after sale closes. Make tos a bid. - Open day and night un til everything Is disposed of. - Reed French piano Mfff. Co.. establish. .i l90tf. ' Sixth '.and . Buruslde fert. (Commonwealth Building, - "When Mark Twain said 'there is nothing certain In life but death and taxes,' he certainly overlooked women's suffrage," said Cathrlne Countiss this afternoon at the College Equal Suffrage league luncheon at the Multnomah hotel. MIks Countiss was the first speaker at the luncheon which was attended by about 150 persons, including leaders for the -cause of equal suffrage? both men and women. "I have always felt that It Is no more than a matter of right that women "should be allowed to vote," sld Miss Countiss, "and l am perfectly surr In my own mind that the time is coming when they will be granted the franchise. In my own profession I have had rO lam 'the front of the house," the busi ness end as well as the stage end, and I feel that In acquiring this business knowledge I have qualified to voice an expression by ballot In things at least that concern me. So it Is with all women. It is their right to say what laws phall Rovern them and who shall enforce those laws. "Olve the women credit for what thoy do and you will frive them the rlsht of franchise. Had Eve not nibbled at that apple In the Garden of Bden there would now be no market for all of your great Oregon apples. "The question of woman suffrage Is really a question of civilization. He come civilized and you will vote to give women the right to vote." J. N. Teal was one of the speakers of the afternoon. BY 11TH HOUR REPRIEVE BRIDEGROOM LAYS HIS ARREST TO J0KE3S R. S. Toung, a bridegroom of two months, who formerly was In the auto mobile business at Medford, Or., was arrested last night by Detective Royle, on a warrant from Medford, charging him with fraud. He Is alleged to have mortgaged a rented house to a loan agent for $50, to have stolen two valu able dogs, and Is charged with obtaining a talking machine and a motorcycle on false pretenses. Young has been in Port land a month, leaving Medford shortly after his marriage to Miss Josle Talent, a prominent girl of that city. He is now being held pending the arrival of officers from the southern Oregon city, The young man claims that he knows of nothing to cause the arrest, but lays It to practical Jokers. - He stated that some time ago, when a friend got mar ried, he was tied in a bear cage of a cItcub, and paraded through the town. He now believes that the friend caused his arrest In a spirit of revenge, GRAND JURY CONSIDERS BAKER ASSAULT CASE The Adam Baker case was tSken be fore the grand jury this morning. Oscar Carlln, Charles Christensen, Harry Leece and Robert Burns are held for Baker's death, which was caused by a beating the quartet gave him at Second and Yamhill streets, three weeks ago. De tectli'etf Hellyer and Howell were be fore the Jury, relating how the four young men met and assaulted Baker, They also submitted the confessions of the arrested men. Witnesses held by the police In raids made last night against disorderly houses were also taken before the Jury, Charges In the municipal court against the men and women arrested are held in abeyance until the grand Jury acts. The consideration of these cases Is the only work the grand Jury has done along moral lines. STRANGER COMMITS SUICIDE BY SHOOTING Leaving a note paying a tribute Jjo his mother and saying that she would know why he did not care to live longer, George W. Potts, aged 23 years, yesterday morning committed suicide In a room at the Butte rooming house, 125' North Sixth street, by shooting himself through the heart. The body was not discovered until late yesterday afternoon when the landlady entered the room. Potts was not known to her, as he had not rented the room, but had gone there unseen to end his life. The note was addressed to Mrs. J. D. Potts, Maud, Stevenr county, Wash. The young man had been employed as a laborer at one of Twohy Bros.' grading camps. GAIN OF $730,000 IS SHOWN FOR A WEEK IN BANK CLEARINGS PASSENGER AGENTS TO BE ENTERTAINED The Portland Transportation Club will have charge of the entertainment of the 200 or more general passenger h gen In who will arrlvn In Portland, Monday, Septfmber 18, on thlr way home from the annual convention to b.e held In beattle September 13 and 14. The purty will arrive at 2:30 In the afternoon and will be met at the depot by a committee with automobiles and taken for a ride about the city. The committee will represent other civlo and commercial organizations of the city, After the auto ride the visitors will be guests at a dinner at the Port land Commercial club. Committer on reception, en entertain ment and finance have been appointed by President Werleln of the Transpor tation elub and era now at work map ping out a program, Bank clearings for the week ending at noon today show a gain of $780,000, or 7.7 per cent over the clearings of the sam week ene year ago. The figures In detail are: 1911, $9,452, 485.32; 1912, $10,182,957.62. A gain of practically $1,000, 000 was made last Saturday over the clearings of the same date In 1911. POLICE CONTINUE ACTIVE; MURE ARRESTS ARE MADE Following the several raids that were made on the disorderly houses in the north end last Wednesday night and yesterday morning, the plain clothes of ficers who were responsible for the ar rests last night made several more de tentions but all of the persons arrest ed were to be hold as witnesses for the grand Jury. Just how far this order to clean up the city will go Is not yet known, but Chief glover declares that the, city is to be thoroughly renovated of all such characters. Those arrested last night were Mike Pulas at Fifth, and Couch streets; Florence Mattson, Sixth and Couch streets; Harry Starfus, 104 North Sixth street; George Willis, Fourth and Everett streets), Dells Good, 104 North Sixth street; Helen Myers, Third and Flanders, and Gertrude Hall, at Park and Burnslde streets. .Two of the plain clothes men who were making the rounds last night re ported that they met rebuffs at several places where they went to Investigate affairs and they consider this an Indi cation that the various places about town are being "tipped off" of all ap proaching danger. This will be In vestigated and the leak will be stopped Impossible, - .. Twins Mere Specks. Wilted Pre teued Wire.) Santa Monica, Cal., Aug. 2. The smallest twins on record here are thriv ing In an lncuoator. They are' the son and -daughter ( Mnv Ar Demlngue and their combined weight Is I ft pounds. Both, art wall and hungry, , QUAKERS TO SLICE , SevetLDays' Interest, Together -.With - Taxof 3 Per Cerit, ;, Will Be Charged. - Philadelphia,, Fa., Aug.-i.2J. '-. Every check, , draft and note dntmf Pnrti.n hereafter deposited with any Philadelphia iruai company win e taxed ,8 per cent of the face (valu plus, seven days' in terest at . 8 per S cent "for . collection.-11' This levy must be mad now to prevent vast losses through the rigid enforce ment of a clearing house rule. To avoid charging and paying these costs the trust companies will open reciprocal ac counts - with " Portland trust companies and collect Items direct.' Local bankers ridicule the - proposal or-pmiaflutptrta trust conibamcsToTlls oount Portland checks and drafts $ per cent. The proposition to charge seven days' Interest on checks and drafts for warded from Portland Is not unreason able, as it takes shout that length of time to get.'returns back to Philadelphia on Portland bank paper. "There must be 'some mistake about that S per cent discount," declared Ed ward CoMngham, Vice president of the Ladd & lilton bank. "Such action by the Philadelphia trust companies would destroy all business between the banks of the two cities. Such a proposition Is preposterous." - - V . ; v., V i- :" f"'i ' ',',;,':': 't'i ';, '""'' '! '' 'r yi i ii 'i 'l ' I i V ' fW.iltijrtoa Burens ef Th Journal.) Washington, D. C. Aug. 23-Owing to the - oposltlon of the house'' : conferees, Senator ' Bourne's amendment for $100, 000 for Crater .Lake park' was "cut to $50,000 and favorably reported. : - X .,'- r-v- '.; . Lineman Grasps Live Wire, Dies. " Tacoma," Wash., Aug. 23.r-Grasping a live wire while working at the top of a reenter line pole belonging te the-Tacoma Railway and Power company yesterday, electrocuted, 600" volts passln. through his body. Journal Want Ads bring results. REAL ESTATE L.Ltl "IL.i AD CLUB'S BAIL Ef.i If you want to "succeed In baseball do : not practice .before the game or you . will be too stiff to hit the ball or to run bases if you do. '. This sort of advloe'was delivered to. ttie members of the realty-board and! Ad club baseball' toams before they tnnt J In spirited conflict , on, the, diamond at I Multnomah ' field yesterday Coma. J quently moBt of the men who sell land s and those vho advertise It looked mors; like football ' players than baseball , scientists, and the weird yet fascinating ; brand of ball that they putp for the benefit of . eight spectators, Including five young women, was carried with In terspersions and aspersions through nine long innings,, from 4:20. until 1 p. ' ra, yet the Ad men; werei beaten t to 4, German' Editors In Session. , (United Praas UMd Wire.) - 'V - CHntnr4waT-Aug'- 23. The German- i American Press association of the westu clson, a lineman,- was lnstsntlyhrhltih Includes the German- press of Illinois, , lowa, jseDratna ,ana- tne two Dakotas, began Its annual ' convention . here today with mors than 100 editors t in attendance. , 1 f JAS. J. HILL SAYS: "Are you able to save money? If not, dgop out ! You will lose. You may think not, but you will lose as , sure you live. The seed of success is not in you." To safeguard your future -secure independence and make real headway in the world, save money! Make your salary, no matter how small, pay a divi dend. The amount you save will help you to a higher level to independ ence. We pay 4 inter est on savings; $1 opens an account Start today. Merchants National Bank Under Government Supervision. Founded in 1888 Washington and Fourth" '- Streets. 'Ml!;.. Mesfs Pal rats You owe it to yourself to come in now and see these new Fall Suits we h?ve justput on display. Here are handsomely tailored fabrics from both foreign and home looms styles to please anyone the box back, the conservative, the 'English and the semi-English. Never have we shown a more comprehen sive collection of fine apparel for men ' never a wider range of sizes and models. You'll be pleased, we know, with this mighty gathering of fabrics from the world's best looms. On every suit you'll find that guaranty of integrity and honesty in style and work manship, the Ben Selling label. All are modestly priced 3 Take your choice of the few Summer Suits that are left at just half price. They're good ones, worth every cent of k their original price. THE LADIES' AND MISSES' SHOP THIRD FLOOR TAKE THE ELEVATOR SMPassssI No other store In the city Is showing such an immense vari ety of models and fabrics in Tai lored Fall Suits and Coats for ladles and misses. We want every woman in Portland to see what the New York ladies' tai lors have produced for us this season. You are cordially in vited to come now and inspect this greatshowing of ladies and misses' wear. Our collection of these garments is so large -anti' varied you can easily make -an1 early selection of your FairSuit and Coat Do not fail to come you'll be delighted. LEADING CLOTHIER MORRISON STREET AT FOURTH A Great Week-End or Sunday 11 1 1 " i ' sasaBssssssa Trip to the Pacific Ocean Tickets Sold Every Saturday and Sunday Good for Return Monday SEASHORE LIMITED, Daily. Leaves 9:10 a. m. Arrives beach points for luncheon, allows all afternoon at the ocean, returns after dinner, arriving Portland 10:30 p. m. WEEK-END SPECIAL, Saturday. Leaves 2 p. m. Arrives beach points for dinner, gives full week-end at the ocean. Return to Portland San day evening or Monday noon. 100 MILES COLUMBIA RIVER SCENERY. OBSERVATION PARLOR CARS AND LARGE COACHES TO SEASIDE AND GEARHART, OREGON'S OCEAN RESORTS. $4 ROUND TRIP, ANY DAY. SEASON LIMIT. WHY NOT SPEND EVERY WEEK-END AT THE OCEAN SIDE? QUICK TRAIN SERVICE PERMITS IT WITHOUT LOSS .OF OFFICE TIME. Hotels, cottages, camp, sites, mountain water, surf bathing, fishing, etc. at Gearhart and Seaside. Special Folders, Tickets, Parlor Car Seats, Etc., at CITY TICKET OFFICE, FIFTH AND STARK STREETS. . All Trains Use , . ; " "NOirnrBANK-STATIONELEVSWTirAyP'IIOYT STREETS."