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V ' 0 r ,,THEOREGON DAILY- JOURNAL. -PORTLAND; .THURSDAY- EVENING. JULY 2. a 191. . Li , 4. , IK ARRESTED ON CHARGE OF : PERPETRATING A FRAUD ON Fl VRMERS No Less Than "Dozen Com . I plaints H ave Been Lodged t Against G, H,vTfiompscm, jr''V: . : : ' MERCHANTS INVOLVED Frodaoe Obtsiaoa Withoa VarJas; for i X Xs Alleged la Comaiaint JTw " - Osorgo H. Thompson, ll 9 Belmont !atreetr waa 'Arrested this ' morning by Detective Tichenor' and John. Moloney (or defrauding fanners and raerciauits "In the valley by obtaining- produce without paying for, it. There aretno .'less than, a doaen. complaints already In the detective bureau against Thomp "Hon, who has been sailing under the tlOea of Q. W. Webster and B. I, Baker, it Is said. , ':: The first complaint against Thomp son, was that of Martin Bros, of Tua latin, who aald a-man representing himself to be from the R. L. Bakier Produce company at East Thirty-ninth and Lincoln streets, bar grained for two ! dressed hogs. These were, shipped to Portland, but the Tualatin merchants never received payment. Efforts ltd locate the produce Company , were with out result. This was early in May. Frank Zumwalt of Newberg, reported to the detectives he sent (the People's produce company rour .cases, ox eggs and received n answer. -Frank Cum mins of the same town reported he sent the same produce , eon3era 13 of eggs, payment being; not received. iCummlnga came to Portland to inves tigate and found a vacant building at East Thirty-fourth 'and Salmon streets. the address given. " Thompson repre sented himself to be G. W. Webster to the Newberg men. Others at New ' berg also sent him produce. This morning two crates pf live jchlckens were, to be received from Gorkhe & Braden of Bandon, Or., by 'jtrhiompson, so he arose early. While waiting he was arrested; by the de i'tectlves. Thompson Isr 'married, 'Thompson admitted the- , charge. . . Ha f s held In Jail on a, felony, charge ot .Obtaining money under .false- pretense. ?AN0THER 'CUPID' ON DECK tit:. .1' ; " . r Chauffeur's Body Found in Mountains Ks left" T-os Angelas With Two Kea 'Passengers Saaday; Automobile Is Tonnd Over turned on Grade. Los Angeles, July 2. -Found In the mountains three ' miles west of Ven tura, the body of Richard Wharton, a chauffeur, who disappeared three days ago. Is believed to offer evidence that he was m ordered. Wharton leftLbs Angeles Sunday with two men as his passengers. The following day bis automobile was found 1 overturned, on ft; mountain grade. The passengers had disappeared. The body was found late yesterday apparently laid carefully, beneath a bash. The head was wrapped in an overcoat. The ground bore no-evidence of a struggle. Ventura county offi cers believe Wharton was murdered and his body carried to the spot. - More Money Is ; ' r Needed for Patrol Stats Trester TJrges Appropriation of f rive Times the Amount Provided fox la Bill Intro duoed by Sep. Hawlsy. , Ttolem, Or., July X. State .Forester F. A. Elliott sent a telegram-, to Con gressman W. C. Hawley advising him that an appropriation of $5000, ae pro vided for In a bill Introduced in con gress by Senator Chamberlains was not adequate to defray the exponas of pa trolling the timber-lands In the Oregon-California land , grant during the present fire season. Mr. Elliott urged an appropriation of $26,009 for this purpose The Oregon & California rail road company, which claims the lands, Is prohibited from patrolling them by an injunction decree Issued by Judge Wojverton of the federal court, to which he held that the title to the lands had been forfeited to the govern ment. . , UNIQR CAMPAIGN IS I KING LIKENESS OF GROWN UP AFFAIR Boys-' and Girls ' Running for ' Office - All Out Working Hard ; , Exciting Fi nish. ; Pamphlet Paper Ordered. Salem,: Or., July J. An order was placed today for 80,000 pounds,, or 40 tons, or two carloads of paper for use in printing the 'Initiative pamphlets. This amount of paper is sufficient to print 300,000 copies of a pamphlet with 128 pages. - State Printer Under Act. , Salem, Or., July 2. The state print ing board has decidee to bring the state printing department under the workmen's compensation act. The con struction work on the Tumalo , irriga tion project has been brought under the act, so all the hazardous Industries under the supervision of the state have been given protection, under tho new law. fjr "Cupid" Cochran, of the smiling 'if ace. Is absent from duty, and pros pective bridegrooms are met with an other smile, in his place. Deputy 'County Clerk George J. Quintan becu ; pies Cochran's place behind the mar MVlage license counter of County Clerk , Coffey's office, end will retain It 'Until Cochran returns from unknown ' parts, to wMch iie hied on a two weeks' vacation. Railroads Fix Rate. Salem, Or., July 2.--After many months of correspondence between the state railroad commission and the of ficials of the Southern Pacific and Oregon. Electric the two railroad com panies have agreed to a rate of $2.15 On coke shipped from Fairfax, Wash., to Salem. Oold may be the key to society, but poverty' Is the strongest bar. Political affairs among Junior Gov ernment .campaigners ' are taking on the complexion of a real "grown tip" Campaign near an exciting finish. The 2ft boys and . girls running for the Junior. Government offices are all out working bard. On Tuesday night the "entire field campaigned together from a big auto truck. All the, boys and girls spoke. Attorney Delbert A. Norton, j recently from "New Tork, where he took active part in an organization for the bet terment- , of j- conditions among the newsboys, accompanied the youngsters on' the truck,: and Introduced each speaker to- the " crowds. "Stump ' speaklngT will be general from, now until the closer of the cam paign, Saturday night, July 11. The money raised by the sale of votes at hone cent each, will be nsed to- htelp raise the debt on the Newsboys Home, The tally as announced, la as fol lows: . : ' MAYOR. . Nate Casler .... . . .... ....... . . . 2,270 Eugene Rich . . v f 70 Roland McBride . . ............. 820 ;; COMMISSIONER. Stella Rlggs .i,,..l,40 Norman Toumaes ....1.825 Jos Bernstein . i .............. 1,1 80 Archie Weinsteln 4 . 1,000 Herman J. Kenln-,........... 89 Julius Steinberg v.. 810 Mosie ShuUnan : B4) Israel Phffan 634 Ef fie Ranch 500 Maxie Lewis . . ... 85 DISTRICT ATTORNEY. Abraham T. Welnateln .1.650 Abe Weinstein 100 AUDITOR. Morris Rogonay ......... i.... . 286 Accident Proves Fatal. George Erch, a logger, died at the St. Vincent's hospital yesterday from ! loss of blood; due to 'an accident' sustained near Kelso yesterday after noon. Erch-was riding on a logging train and fell between the cars, his left leg being severed at the thigh. He was given temporary attention at Kel so and brought to the hospital last nlght. His boms was at 781 Harvey street. Two Women's Tickets in Field. f8an FranclscOi July 2. The Wom en's State Republican league Indorsed a set of candidates for state office en tirely different from the list Indorsed by the California Women's Republi can club, declaring Itself "the only recognized state organization." Prohibition in Idaho. Boise, July 2. Tho Republican, Democratic and Progressive state con ventions all declared for prohibition. . . :. " , . .. . : .... .' ' - t Semi Plans Advertising rXshland, With Others, Will Send Dele gation to Klamath rails, Wnsrs Ex ploitation, Ideas Will Be Discussed. Ashland, Or., July 2. Ashland will send a' big delegation to Klamath Falls tomorrow to meet . with- other, delega tions from southern Oregon, towns in booster meeting, to lay plans for exploiting the scenic -winders of this section of the state. Special emphasis will be placed "upon' Improvement : of Crater Lake park and adequate adver tising of . this - great attraction. The caves- of Josephine ' county, henceforth to be exploited as the "Marble Halls of Oregon," in an annual cave day on Juno 15, will be another subject of consideration. . - ' v Ashland's project for developing her mineral springs a- project for which 8176,000 bonds have already been voted will be well to the front in the plans outlined for the booster movement. The Klamath , lakes and Pelican bay, will come in for their share of attention. The hunting and fishing of this region will be considered, as well as Jackson county's $500,000 scenic boulevard over the 'Siskiyou and through, the Rogut River valley. Klamath Falls la preparing to enter tain tha delegates at the Elks' Rodeo, which Will be on at the time. YOUNG -SAILORS ARE ON 1THE BOUNDING DEEP BLUE THIS DAY Four Hundred Naval MHitia- - men- of Oregon and Wash ington Sail on Milwaukee. HONOLULU DESTINATION hera Tuesday, Ray Hamilton, a young man in the employ of the local electrle company, while working on the- wiring of the neweannery buildings, was over come Dy tne beat and Is in serious con dition. The thermometer registered 89. Backet Dredge Burned. Marshfield, Or., July 1 A bucket dredge owned by the Simpson Lumber company, was entirely destroyed . by fir last night. Tha loss is 86000. The dredge was . tied at Porter Mill, in North Bond,: and .for a time the mill was in danger. Ffnd Body on Beach. Aberdeen Wash July J. Tho body of a man. was found, on South Beach, near. West port, lastsmght; It ia be lieved to be the remains of tho sailor on the steamer Saginaw, who com mitted suicide several weeks ago,' Just as the steamer was coming Into- port from Ban Francisco. '.Journal Want Ads bring results. Daily Drills and -Washing the Decks" will. Bo .Boutins Work of the 1 Amateur Bailors. Four Indictments ; by Marion Jury K. E. Oilajan, Kichard Schntte, Albert Johnson and Charles ZSdmnndson In cluded In Xilst. - Salem, Or- July 2. Four indict ments were returned by the Marion county grand Jury .today. One was against H. H. Oilman on tho charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Gllman represented himself as being a chiropractor of Seattle and is said to be wanted on similar "charges In Port land, Eugene and , other cities in the state. .Richard SChutte was indicted on the charge of committing a statutory crime against Mrs. Anna Bachter of Gervals. An Indictment was returned against Albert, Johnson, 19 years old. who was arrested yesterday while at tempting to pass an alleged forged check. . Charles Edroundson, who was convicted of selling liquor without a license, was indicted for bootlegging in violation of 'J he local option law.- . , " ' I'" '-. "" ".. k .'. . First Accident on First Day of Law Xndnstrial Accident Comxnlasion calves Keport on Sngens Oas ritter, Who Suffered Artery Cut. Safem, Or, July 2.- Tha first acci dent report to bo made to the indus trial accident commission was received today. William Smith, gas fitter, em ployed by tho Oregon Power company In Eugene, was Injured while putting up a flue pipe, which fell and cut an artery. Tho accident occurred yester day, the day the .insurance features of the compensation law went into effect. Seattle, JVaeh., July 2. More than! 400 members of the Washington apd Oregon naval militia are today aboard the United States cruiser Milwaukee eo route- to Honolulu. The vessel left Seattle at 7 o'clock last night. Most of the division of naval militia are university and high school stu dents. The cruise' will' end July 24. Daily drills and "washing the decks" will be the chief work of the amateur sailors, and in exchange, they get a deep sea voyage and a visit to the Hawaiian islands, r ' At Honolulu several boat races and other- athletic contests have been ar ranged, i The cruise is taken at the expense of the government. ' Last Day for . - Filing Measures Proposed Xw Providing' for Commis sion of Pive Members to Draft Tax Code Presented for Piling, -v :' Salem, Or., July 2. Tha initiative measure proposing a law to provide for a commission of five members to draft a tax code, was presented to tha secretary of state today for filing. As thi is the last day for filing initia tive measures, it is expected a num ber of those for which petitions have been circulated will be filed this, after noon. The tax code measure was ini tiated by tha Non-nartisan League, of which George C Mason, Portland, is I manager, it provides lor tne appoint ment by the governor of a commission of five members . .to study taxation matters and draft a code for presen tation to the eubsequent meeting Of the legislature. The bin carries an appropriation of $2500 f of clerical help and' traveling expenses, f" Completed petition for the proposed measure extending the terms of all county Officers to four years, initiated by R. P. Raamussen and others, was presented yesterday afternoon. First Heat Prostration. White Salmon, Wash., July 2. The first known case of heat prostration in the history of White Salmon occurred All Showcases, Fixtures and Equipment for Sale at Bargain Prices turday !i ' . 4, : The' Mb Store Mim it erssjsssjsssasssMSsaBss wmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmammmmmJmmmmmmmm iissssssjssssssassssssss?sssssssss ; I a smssssbsmssjssmssssbssssssssssssssssjssws loir Last Glance Imoinrw Ul I t 4 ", TTft (0) oiy ' i" - i ' T7 T7 mm. .Price Women's Suits Go at Half Price Women's Dresses at- Half Price F Shirt Waists now at Half Price Women's Coats Go at Half Price ' Corsets all go now .at Half Price Undermuslins now at Half Price Infants' Wear now at Half Price Millinery will go at Half Price ' House Dresses' now at Half Price ; - J J Outings : now - at Half , Price , , W ash :-a Godddl - wyfe 6111 May at Half Price Linings to X. goj at HalfPrice Silks rnowygo atRHajf tPrice4 Prints now gty at Half Price $4.00 Reel Cross Shoes for $2.00 All Women's Shoes Half Price Children's Shoes for Half Price Summer Oxfords at Half Price White Summer Shoes Half Price Laces ' all go -now at Half Price Embroideries go for Half JPrice -Trimmings now for Half Price Knit Underwear for Half Price All Hosiery now at Half Price Silk Gloves to go at Half Price; Monarch Gloves go at Half Price Handkerchiefs now Half Price i Umbrellas now go at Half Price Women's Neckwear f Half Price Ribbons, until gone. Half Price Dress Goods to go at Half Price! Linens on sale now at Half Price Men's Shirts now at Half Price ' Men's Collars go at Half Price Men's Underwear at Half Price Men's Hosiery now Half Price Men's Sweaters go at Half Price Men's House Coats at Half Price Men's Bathrobes at Half Price Men's" Neckwear at Half Price Men's Gloves aU at Half Price 80 Men's Overcoats, Half Price Men's Raincoats go at Half Price Boys' Knee Pants at Half Price Men's Straw Hats at Half Price .Men's Felt Hats go at Half Price Men's Caps now for Half Price ,. . I, i n i . n ,, t, I, ., i . I, , . Boys' Overcoats now Half Price Trunks and; Bag at Half f Price Rugs to go on sale at Half Price All Art Goods go at Half Price All Jewelry now for Half Price All Leather Goods at Half Price All Notions to go at Half Price Drug Sundries now Half Price Stationery will go at Half Price Lace Curtains now at Half Price Blankets' all to go at Half Price Bedding all goes for Half Price Draperies now ' at Half - Price " n a - i i 7 Beds now go at Half Price ' Matting to go at Half Price China will go at Half : Price ' Kitchen Goods at Half Price HE Gorgeous ILlectric Parade of the Ro s e be the will on given night July 4, under the auspices of the Portland "Ad" Glub. The parade promptly at will move 8 o'clock. the Salem her maids The Qjieen of Cherry Tair and will join with Que en Thelma of the Rose Festival in participating in the event. PORTLAND AD CLUB i WUl Be Celebrated in Various Towns Along the Line of the , J f 0f SUNStT sVl I 06DENSHASlftl I , j , ' ; Tlio Expesltloa Xaao ltlS - : LOW ROUND TRIP FARES ! FROM PORTLAND TO Eugene ........... i .$4.80 McMinnville ..$1.60 Junction City 4-30 Newberg 1.10 Harrisburg 4.15 r or est Orove ..... . . ...... 1.00 t. i en UMI.U on' COrvaillS J.uu uuuuuru . . . .............. .OU Albany .... . . . . . 3.10 -Cornelius I . . . i .95 V Salem 2.00 Beavetton . ...... ?. ...... . .40 8 . Lake Grove (Oswego Lake) 35 Cents ' Corresponding low fares between all other -points in , Oregon (where one-way fare does not exceed $6.00). Tickets on sale Jaly d. and 4th, good for return until July 6th. S3.00 To Tillamook county iseacnes . FRIDAY . UNTIL MONDAY Account the4th, the above low fare will be in effect from Portland io Garibaldi Beach ' Resorts Friday. Saturday and 'Sunday, witlv corresponding low fares to other Beach points, allowing four days at the Beach. f - " I . TWO FINE TRAINS t DAILY MORNING TRAIN . ... ri . o.ee a sjt Lv. East Morrison. . ... . ;9:03 A. M. "Seashore Special" .'. . . .Ii38 P. M.. ABUNDANT ACCOMMODATIONS FOR EVERYONE s . ,r Parlor Buffet Observation Car on "Seashore SpedsJ." i f 1 SPECIAL TRAINS TO OSWEGO LAKE nn Jniv 4t and averr Sunday durins ths Bummer, -thres stsm trains wUi ma bstwssa Fartlsad V Jstferson St. Ststioa and JUaks Orovs (Oswego -) on t olio in g scnsduie: rr-Snecial 4th Julv Farei ' AFTERNOON TRAIN Seashore Special" . ; . . . .1x30 P. M.' . . j v;vv a. m. Lv. . Jsffsrson St. Station ''aeI Laks Orovs " (Oswego Lke). . -.-... . .10:07 A. M. JUETvumro. - r r t .ir n.nA m.w.arn Tksl i. ........ .10:22 A. M. I.vt , Onwero .................... . . .-. . ' 10: JO A. M. 11:08 A. M. 11:30 A. M. Il;i7 A.M. 1:12 P.M. - t.,A T fl ........ .v.w rr - - ' t r ' Ar. Jefferson 8t BtaUoa .10: A.M.- . e.M. BXlAuTXFTTb OIWlOO LIU!. This sttrsetlvs a most n trt Station, bring, this rssort almost to your aoor, 1:1$ T. M. :25 P. M. 6:33 P.M. M2 P.M. :l.P. M. .7:1$ J,t ttrsctlvo outing spot, locstsd tn ths tnostpleturssqus spot bnagtnabls. offers to t plcnleker; , llghUul -ntKrey lce to spend th 4th or a Sunday. Bath! ngbos ting, bass fish lag nd cool, ves. Tha nlnselectrlo trims, with throe additional Sunday steam tralna. from Jefferson Round Trip Fares LAKE GROVE (Oswego Lake) . . . . 35c Call at City Ticket Office, 80 Sixth Street,-corner Oak, Union Depot, East Morrlton ; ;. -