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r y . "x THE OREGON - DAILY" : JOURNAL. : PORTLAND, ' WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1916. - 5 i-' VETERANS OF INDIAN VAR ASSEMBLE IN v BIG ENCAMPMENT Attendance of Members Was ' About One Hundred Up to - Noon, FINANCIAL REPORT GIVEN Telegram Trom Senator Chamberlain Quiets Hopes of Oalai&r Becog- . attlom for Veterans. The thirty-first grand encampment of the Indian war veterans of the north Pacific coast convened at Wood .men or the. World hall, Eleventh and Alder treete, at 10:45 this morning, and wag called to order by Grand Com mander A. B. Roberts. The attendance up to noon was about 100. All of the officers were present ex cept K. N. Morgan. Junior vice crand : commander, who wa unable to attend, and Rev, W. D. Ewing, chaplain for 21 years, who has dlefi since the last meeting. Other officers are: Edward Roes, senior vlre grand commander; Otto iKleejnan, grand adjutant; Charles H. Chamber, crand paymaster; W. n. Mc Cord, captain of the guard, and John W. Cullln, grand marshal. Financial Report BVead. The reading of the financial report by Grand Adjutant Klceman Slaving ; shown tha'. the treasury of the organ i isatlon was depleted, Mrs. F. L. Bene dict of he Bona and Daughters of Indian War Veterans' association, rose and said that her organization hnd $60 which It wished to present to the old folks. The gift was accepted with applause. Adjutant Kleeman read a telegram from Senator Chamberlain extending greetings and saying that he "hopes soon to see" crystallzod Into law a proper recognition of the services" of the Indian war veterans to the coun try. Adjutant Kleeman was authorised by resolution to take up the matter fur ti er with Senator Chamberlain. There was discussion of the matter of asking the legislature to provide that Indian war veterans be allowed to fish and hunt without licenses. Inasmuch as this prllvlege has been granted to veterans of the Civil and Spanish-American wars. Dinner Is Given. The morning session was followed by dinner at noon, given by the Sons' and Daughters association. The after noon session Included an address of welcome by Commissioner Oeoige L. Baker, whose father was an Indian war veteran; an address by Colonel Robert A. Miller; a nolo by Judge F. J. Hennessey, with Curry Houseman a accompanist; a Chinook reading by Laura B. Downey-Bartlett; an Instru mental selection by Eugene Cloffl, and a solo by Maud Springer Watklnr, Kranddaughter of an Indan war vet eran. The oldest person present was Charles Bolds, 04, who came to Ore gon from Kentucky via Missouri In Columbia Sixth at Washington Douglas Fairbanks Xn a Ufa wire . characterisation of a hero-lover in Reggie Mixes In Keystone "WlUle's Wobbly Tayg" Scenic The Gorged cither Colorado . We I Collier hk yen --.,. 1145, and took part in the Cayuse war of 14 7-8. He Uvea at the Baron apartments. Fourteenth and Columbia streets. W. D. Stlllwell. who was born In Ohio 91 years ago, and got to Oregon in tm to serve In the Cayuse war, cam from Tillamook for the meeting, 'alia to XecognUe Him. Frank Nichols of Tumalo, Crook county, failed to recognize bis old comrade, 1. C. Nelson, until the latter said, "Don't you remember 81 Nelson." and recalled incidents of the campaign against the Indians. a H. Walker of Albany, oldest white "child" born In the Pacific northwest, was present. He Is 78 years old, and tae born near Walla Walla. Mrs. Sarah Pendleton of Aurora and Mra. Elisabeth Uovenden, of Wood burn, sisters who came to Oregon in 1847, are both widows of Indian war veterans. Mra. M. L. Abbott, whose picture was in all the local papers during tha meeting last year, is here again from Vancouver, Wash., for the veterans' meeting and the old settlers' reunion. "I guess it must have been the kind of bonnet I wore that attracted the photographers last year," she said this morning. "All tha other women wore, black." Mrs. Abbottwas born' at Booneville, Mo., in 1(33, and came to Oregon In 1863. The following deaths were reported during the past year, but the list is Incomplete: Death Ut Olven. George L. Hayes. J. A. Paulsell. Mr. Hubler, Company K, Ninth Regiment, late tf Milwaukie; Solomon Durbin, Salem; George B. Needles; George H. Reeves: Jane Lloyd, Colfax, Wash.; James A. Robinson, Spangle, Wash.; W. H. Goodwin; W. D. Ewing, chap lain or association for 21 years; Mrs. Isaac Butler; Mr. Laughlln; Mrs. Caps; J. L. Collins, Dallas; George Whittler, Salem; Mrs. Captain Powell, of Port land, whose funeral was this morning; Mrs. Melvlna Hembree; Louis Kllnger, Dufur; Carl Beard; Captain Spencer; Mr. Baker;. Mr. Morrow; Edward Lewis. PIONEERS' SESSION TO BE FEATURED BY LARGE ATTENDANCE The large registration today at pio neer headquarters, Second and Taylor streets, Is taken to indicate one of the beat attended meetings in years when the Oregon pioneers gather tomorrow for their forty-fourth annual session. William M. Colvig, pioneer of J8R1. will be r.he principal speaker at the exercises, which will begin at the Ma sonicTemrle at 2 p. m. Ex-Govornor Geer will preside at the annual ban quet at municipal dock No. 1, three blocks north of Seventeenth and Thur man streets, at 4:30. The annual busi ness session will be held at 7:30 at the Masonic Temple. The following Is the program for the day: 2 p. m. Patriotic mur1c, Grand Army drum corps; J. G. Chambers and D. M, Amadon, flfers, and T. E. Hills, D. J. Horsman. John Walrod and W. D. Palmer, drummers; call to order, resident Charles B. Moores. 1852; in vocation by chaplain, Rev. T. L. Jones, 1852; address of welcome, it rt iih mayor of Portland, or his representa tive, response, unaries H. Moore, pres ident: mmln i.dlair nu nn - - , vjm J.IIIIC Hongs and "Suwanee River." by the Karelia Women's quartet; Mrs. Ella noora- x ripp, soprano; Mrs. Flora B. Beaumont, alto; Mrs. M. L. Sprlggs. contralto; Mrs. Electa G. Johnston, mezso soprano; allusion to pioneer dead, Charles B. Moores, president; "In Memorlam," Grand Army drum corps all standing; original poem, .lumen Darion Aaams; annual address. vvimam m. coivig, lBfil: music, In strumental and vocal. Kapella Wom en's quartet, fifes, drums and audi ence; benediction, chaplain. 7:39 Annual business meeting; re port of committee on resolutions; pres entation of -committee on resolutions; electioa of officers for the ensuing year. 8 p. m. Annual campfire. Past President T. T. (leer. 1851. nrealdlne- appointing of an Impartial timekeeper; music, Grand Army drum corps; ad dress of welcome. In Chinook. E B. McFarland, 1851; response, in Chlnpok, Cyrus II. Walker. 1838, the oldest sen of pione? parents' born in the "Oregon country"; music. Wilder s male quar tet, old 'tne songR and ballads; five minute reminiscences by pioneers; Ka pella Wo;nen's quartet; remarks by two eminent legal practitioners iR. A. jh. ana r. m. j.), connnea to one min ute each under penalty of a visit from a tamanuous maru music. Veteran quartet. W. M. Morse. Dr. j. E. Hall, n. w. miiis, tToressor z,. M. Pafvin; five mlnuto reminiscences bv pioneers; "Auld T,r:i Syne." Grand Armv drum corps and budlence; good-night, "Amer ica' ; taps. Aero Squadron Gets Notice to Be Ready Phoenix, Arlx June 11. (Tj. p.) The first aero squadron of the Ari zona National Guard was notified to day to hold Itself in readiness for ac tive service. A number of officers in tha corps will be sent to aviation schools at once. Philadelphia Gets Conclave for 1919 Los Angeles, June 21. (P. N. 8.) Philadelphia today was chosen as the place for holding the next Knights Templar conclave. The conclave will assemble the second Tuesday -in Sep tember, 1919. Philadelphia was chosen unanimously. Explosion Kills Five, Twenty Are Injured Parry Sound, Ont., Juno 21. (TJ. P.) At least five men were killed and 20 Injured in an explosion at .the Canadian Explosive, Limited, plant near here today. The total damage Is not known. This is the second fatal explosion at the plant this year. The causa of the explosion was un known. Prosecutes Case In Khaki. VUalia, Cal.. Juns II. (U. P.) Pri vate James Burke of Company D, Sec ond Infantry, in ordinary times District Attorney Burke, sat in the superior court In khaki today to prosecute an alleged blind-pig operator. He is ready io leave tne ease and Join his company at any minute. Kills Rabid Coyote. Harrlman, Or., June 21. W. L. Pat terson killed a rabid coyote at the Hoyt ranch on Emigrant creek, after the animal thrMtnrxt M children and himself. Dogs diverted the coyote's attention long enough for ranerson to get his . gun. Two dogs had to be killed. E. D. Alexander Nominated. TVashington, June 21. (WASHING TON BUREAU OF THE JOURNAL.) The president today nominated E. D. Alexander for postmaster at Stayton, Oregon WIDOW ALLEGES THAT SHE WAS DEFRAUDED IN REAL ESTATE DEAL Lawsuit Follows the Invest ment of $2800 Life Insur ance Money, RECOVERY IS ASKED FOR Flalntlff Secures That She round Xaa Was Worn. Out and Would Wot Brodnee Crops. Mrs. Nellie Myers Is plaintiff in ths suit being tried before a jury in Judge Morrow' department of the circuit court today. Her husband died In 1911, leaving her four young children and 13 000 insurance money. Ths friend in the case was J. E. Shears, who assist ed Mrs. Myers to make the proper proof of death so she could collect the insurance. Shears advised her to Invest in 12 acres of land near Forest Grove. He testified he urged her to pay 12800 for the land because of his friendship for Mrs. Myers and the children. But on cross-examination he admit ted that he received half of the com mission on the sals. After buying the land Mrs. Myers found it had been worn out end would not produce crops. She alleges that she was defrauded In the deal, and Is suing Shears, J. O. Hall, who received the other half of the commission for the sale, and F. S. Wethery and L .C. WesterbrooK, who sold the place, tor recover 12387, which she has paid out on the property. Mrs. Myers says she acted on Shears advice, because she thought he was giving it as a friend; and she did not learn until long after that he was negotiating the deal as a real estate agent. She testified that Hall had told her the place had red shot soil of good quality. Hall testified he gave Mrs. Myers his opinion about the place. On cross examination he admitted he knew that the owner had raised no crops in 1910, 1911 or 1912, but he said he never told Mrs. Myers about it. Witnesses called from that neigh borhood testified the land was worth all the way from $75 an acre up to $175, but none, excepting two real estatTnen. nlaced tha valna am hlrh jits $225 an acre. Prisoner Serves Extra Time. More than two months ago A. Nakano, a Japanese, was convicted of committing an assault with Intent to kill and was sentenced to a term In the penitentiary. But he la still In the county Jail because Judge Morrow overlooked the order committing him tc the state prison. In the meantime he has been in JalL but the time does npt apply on his sentence. Indictment Is Dismissed. The Indictment against A. C. Pattl more, who was charged with larceny by bailee, was dismissed today by Judge McGinn. This action was based on an affidavit f Red to the effect that Pattlmore had paid back the 1300 he was charged with taking. Will Be Brought From Seattle. Harry Lapensky, a barber, is to be returned to Portland from Seattle to answer a charge of failure to support his wife and three children. He was arrested at Seattle yesterday. Arrested as Deserter. Paterson, N. J., June 21. (U. P.) Private William H. Smith refused to respond to the call to the colors and was arrested as a deserter. He faces a maximum penalty of eight months Imprisonment If found guilty. ANY SEAT A IN vuD i "The Never Before Such a Good Show in Portland Si This Is Longest Day Of Year, According To Records of Time This 1 the longest day in ths year. m Old Sol peeked up above the horizon at 4:19 o'clock this morning. At 1:05 o'clock tonight, he is ifc scheduled to retire for the night But in spite of this long ses- slon, Portland people saw little He of the sun during the morning at least, a heavy bank of black r clouds hanging over the city. mm IE OF BIGAMY IS PLACED AGAINST Stepfather of San Francisco Society Girl Complaining Witness. San Francisco, Cal., June 21. A big amy charge, was filed today against Sherman O. Crawford who married Margaret Abercromble, society heiress, following a romantic elopement to Monterey two weeks ago. Crawford posed as a nephew of United States Senator Chamberlafn. The complaint was sworn to by the girl's step-father, Oeorge McGowan. Crawford was re moved from a sanitarium by a detec tive from the district attorney's office. He will be placed in jail unless bail Is forthcoming. It Is alleged that at the time Craw ford, who was popularly supposed co be a naval surgeon, was winning the heart of Miss Abercromble, he had not yet secured a final decree of di vorce from his second wife. McGowan charges Crawford swore falsely in get ting the marriage license, when he made affidavit that he had not been married before. Crawford declares most of the ac cusations are false. 9- tate Officials Investigate. State authorities entered the inves tigation of the career of "Dr." Sherman O- Crawfod, pseudo naval officer. Dr. Charles B. Pinkham, secretary of the state board of medical examiners, declared that his office Was investigat ing a complaint of Dr. V. B. Murray, of the marine hospital, that he suspected Crawford of stealing hln New York and California licenses to practice, and his New York diploma. D. Murray, who was Crawford's room-mate when the latter was interne at the hospital, also complained to District Attorney Charles M. Flckert Into ths case there has entered a third woman, the mysterious first wife of Crawford. He is aaid to have ad mitted this first marriage when he wedded Verna Belle Florence Pryce, whom he sued for divorce six weeks after their wedding. He never got a final decree could not until next Sep temberand on that ths allegations of blgamv in ths Abercromble mar riage are based. Mrs. Crawford Jfo. la Portland. Mrs. Pryoe-Crawford- is now believed to be In Portland, where it is thought she went to investigate the report of her husband's first marriage, accord ing to her sister, Mrs, G. D. Hood of Oakland. Mrs. Crawford No. S or Miss Aber eromlfle refused to discuss this or other phases of the 'situation today. She remained in seclusion In the apart ments of her sister, Baronesg von Brincken, and of her mother and step father, Mr. and Mrs. George A- Mc Gowan. Crawford declares he never delibe rately impersonated a naval officer. The Impression that he was connected CHARG SHERMAN CRAWFORD IA NEW BIG SHOW AT THEC TEN Starting Tomorrow at 1 P. M. Continuous to 11 P.M. THE STRAND OFFERS GREAT ARRAY OF TALENT VAUDEVILLE AND PHOTOPLAYS FOUR NELSON COMIQUES SMITH AND DUNN A Big Laugh, a Big Holler, a Big Scream 1 Songs and a Piano THE RUBINOFFS AGNES BURR Operatic Singers, in a Novelty, Gipsy Act 300 Lbs. of Fan in Song Hits mnd Dances EONG BAGGOT photoplays And a Superlative Cast in a Great "Red Feather" Photoplay Mam From Nowhere" Olroctioii. Pacific TT JHL IE ATJMTVILIJE P0RTIA1 HEIGHTS E OPENS T Beautiful Display of Flowers Greatly Admired by Scores of Persons, EXHIBIT ENDS TONIGHT Tabls of Peonies rrom the rasa Weed ctsrdsas 7atvs Black CaUa 14111m Displayed. Ths choicest roses grown in ths gardens surrounding ths beautiful homes on Portland Heights are now on display at the Portland Heights club, the occasion being the annual Rose Show of that district The show opened yesterday afternoon and many Interesting visitors viewed the beau tiful blossoms during the afternoon and evening and again today. The show will close this evening. On ac count of the recent rains some of the fine blossoms were injured, but on the whole the display was one of great beauty and Interest Ths entire main room of the clubhouss was ar ranged with tables surrounding one central table on which was arranged a miniature reproduction of ths foun tain of roses, which attracted so much attention at the Festival center, pemleens Are shows. Mr. and Mrs. Curry showed bas kets of Ulrich Brunner and Frau Karl Dnischkl yfclooms and they also displayed In moss beds individual blossoms of notable beauty and per fection. None were more admired than the axquislts flesh pink Yvonne Vacherot buds. A fine specimen of the J. A. Curry, named for Mr. Curry when he was president of the Portland Rose so ciety, attracted much attention. Mrs. W. D. Jellison showed a large col lection of Caroline Testouts artistic ally arranged. Mrs. J. C. Alnsworth displayed some fine specimens of the General McArthur, Lady Hillington and Irish Elegance. G. W. Hill had on dts play a beautiful basket of the light pink climbing rose, Tausendschon. Mrs. E. G. Hill showed some fine Hugh Dicksons. Mrs .Fred Prescott Kendall showed some fine Cecil Brunners. Others exhibiting exceptionally fine roses were Mrs. John S. Bradley, Mrs. F. I. Fuller. Mrs. J. F. Ewing. Bishop "Walter Taylor Sumner, Mrs. Jay Smith and E E. Goudy. Peonies are Sees. One entire table was devoted to a display of peonies fro mthe famous "Weed gardens. From the earliest times, the peony has been recognised as one of the grandest flowers, vying with the rose In popular favor. Its evolution from the old fashioned "plney" of our grandmother's garden is one of the wonders of the garden, and the display made by Mr. Weed embraces many of the large and beau tiful blossoms for which his gardens are famed. Another feature of ths shows Is the Jar of black calls, lilies displayed by E. J. Labbe. The lilies are shaped like the ordinary calls except they are much larger and are Jet black. The foliage is exceptionally beautiful. The Portland Heights Rose Show is purely a neighborhood affair, and no prises are given. with the. navy was given no encourage ment by him, he asserted, and grew out of the fact that he was employed at the Presidio marine hospital. Federal Authorities Take Zand. "With regard to a photograph of him self In naval uniform, Crawford said the attire was fancy dress ball cos tume. The United States authorities are ROS SHOW AND BLOOMS ATTRAC TOMORROW CENTS PhotovilLe Circuit, Jnp "tSltt PHOTOPLAyS investigating ths- allegation , that Crawford impersonated a naval of- ricer. They are especially interested In typewritten letters on treasury de partment stationery found in Craw ford's room, signed by ths senior sur geon in command at Ban Francisco. These letters inform Crawford of al leged promotions "for exceptional ability." It is declared the man ex hibited them, to Miss Aberoromble. The federal agents say ths letters were not written by any naval official. Bisonssss) Matrimonial Ventures. Discussing, after his arrest, his for mer matrimonial experience, Crawford declared his first wife died in Los Angeles about Christmas, under the nam of Lee, she having used that name as a moving picture actress. Crawford declared a traveling sales man named McKenxie sent him a slipping of her death. He said ths second Mrs. Crawford, Verna Pryce, was strtcksn with ty phoid. From a hospital hs received word that she would be sent to a pub lic institution if he did not send funds. He had none and so wired the hospital. That was the last hs says, bs heard of her. GOVERNMENT WANTS TO BUY HORSES AND MOLES FOR THE ARMY 'Deliveries May Be Made at Portland, Seattle and Ta coma. Oregon horses and mules are being sought by Uncle Sam for military use In ths Mexican crisis. Announcement was made today that 2C550 horses for cavalry are wanted, bids to be In the hands of the depot quartermaster at-Seattle no later than next Monday. In addition, 15,000 artillery horses are required, besides 16,200 draft horses and 4000 draft mules. In addition. 192 light draft horse, are required. -Ths specifications, received today by the Chamber of Commerce, call for de livery to the government at Portland, Seattle, Tacoma or some other central ly located place where facilities are ample, may also receive deliveries. The 1915 tax assessment roll showed that Oregon Is abundantly able to sup ply the United States army with all these horses and mules needed for the Mexican campaign. The figures show that 222,271 horses and mules were owned in Oregon, par ticularly in the counties of Klamath, Umatilla, Lake, Harney, Baker, Mal heur, Union, Crook, Morrow and Sher man. The Chamber. of Commerce Is today notifying dealers of the government's order. It is believed that the entire number required could be easily sup plied from Oregon and Washington. The bids will be received by Colonel George Ruhlen, U. S. A, retired, who Is acting quartermaster and depot quar termaster at Seattle. John Smeith Pardoned. Salem, Or., June 21. A full pardon and restoration of citizenship has been granted by Governor WKhycombe to John H. Smeith of Umatilla county, committed to ths stats prison Septem ber 4, 1913. to serve from one to 15 years for sodomy and paroled April S, 1915. K4E:RPCJRES RHEUMATISM A WD xnrsXES DISEASES. A power- ful remedial force. Affects the entire constitution. Eradicates the root of disease. Restores ths system to health and order. Ask your druggist or write: KAR-RU CO Tacoma. Wash. ANY TIME Children Under 10 With Gnardiasi Admitted Free at Matinees Sat. and Sun. Excepted CITY WATER BUREAU mm RESULTS GAIN IN REVENUES Number of Fixtures of Which There 'Was No Record Are Now Discovered, ' v LEAKY FIXTURES FOUND Befrlgsrating riaats round to Xavs Bsea Oonneotsd Without Hotles to Wator Bureau. That ths survey mads by ths watei bureau to determine the number of fixtures Installed In various parts of tha city of which It had no knowledge Is producing results, is shown by the report of ths bureau for the year and a half ending June 1. The report was filed' with Will H. Daly, commissioned of public utilities and head of the water bureau, this morning. The survey has brought In 97228.23 on services which were not known to the water bureau and has resulted in The Exquisite Artiste Alice Brady in Today to SaturHay at the Distinctively High Class aT X V T&D Summer Admission STioc Prices, Matinees lOc i .ope, all times, 2."c HOME OF THE BIG SHOWS OD Formerly tne Orpnenm. Wednesday to I Sunday Vaudeville Be Cunning & Company The Man of Mystery A Wonderful Feature The Light Opera Four Class Personality Ortglnallts Vaudeville's Greatest Quartet and rqrm orxzs bxo acts Performances dally J to I and :4B to 41 P. M. Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays contlnnoos16 to 11 P. jM. j All Seats Matinees. 10 cents; nights, lie; Sundays and xloHdays. lie. xorr rox IOJAST. SUNSET BROADWAY AND Charley Chaplin in "Police" TODAY an increase of water revenues of I942.7& monthly. During the yee$-land a half the In- services not on rec ord and 1704 fix Cured connected with out the knowledge Of the bureau. They also found p020 leaking fixtures of various kind Water coolers to the number of 223 for which property owners had been paying no water rent als wers found. j One of the biggest id Isooverles made and which has resulted in the instal lation of several Water meters in ad dition to ths collection of several hun dred dollars, was that refrigerating plants had been established and con nection made With ! water services without notice (b the water bureau. Ten of these plnts have been found in ths past yearjand a half. The survey Is jiow about 60 per cent completed and aakordhig to officials of the water bureau U is well worths continuing. It is expected to finlsa the survey In another year. Broadway to Be Widened. Broadway, from t'nlon avenue to East Second strioft, la to be widensJ 10 feet, arcordlnar to a decision reached by the city council today, when Commissioner Dlerk stated ak resolution woul4 bei prepared at once starting precocsllnss to widen the thoroughfare. t Would Prolilblt Card rUying. An ordinance prohibiting ard play ing in pool and billiard rooms Is to bs adopted by! the city, council, ac cording to a decision reached this morning. The ordinance will be pre pared at once. ' IT Wben writing or Urn .a aflTertlMra, nlraae mention Tb Journal. (A(1t.) The life Mtory of the Bo hemiaim, those paision- - ate, loving, carefree peo ' e u i -. ter$, bubbling over with their thrilU and joy, i alway interesting, grip ping and pleating. A photo- dramatization s of Henri Murger's famous character "MIMI" 1 Opposite Hotel Oregon and Imperial Hotel roadway at YsnabJH Photoplays rilms. That Appeal 2-Reel Comedy "Who' Looney Now?" A Laughing JIurrlcan I ! I Selig-Tribune Newt Events 'All the' World's News - STIRRING DRAMA AZ WATS ID BIST : i THEATRE WASHINGTON "In the Web of the Grafters" Expose of Organized Vice Gr-ift. Reel Life Educational OH - ft