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"THE. OREGON DAILY " JOURNAL, PORTLAND, FRIDAY; JANUARY 30, 1920. " ' " . , 3
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GATENS SAYS THAT
MYERS MISSTATED
SORENSEN CASE
peputy City Attorney Silent on
I Drunkenness Phase When
Asked Recommendations, Said.
Statements by Deputy City Attor
ney Stanley Myers relative to the
Sorensen case, reported In Thurs
day's Journal, are branded as wilful
misstatements by Circuit Judge W.
3f. Gatens. Gatans declares that,
Although Myers spoke of four of
fenses within an hour, no such facts
were presented ' to the court, and
that no charge of Intoxication was
'included in the complaint drawn by
ft deputy city attorney.
"Stanley Myers statement regarding
.the Sorensen case is a wilful misstate
ment of the real facts," Gatens charged.
"'It s only an attempt to excuse the
Cross negligence of his office In not
charging Sorensen with driving a m
chine while intoxicated.
"Section 16 of ordinance 82923 reads
ft follows: 'No person while intoxicated
shall drive or operate any vehicle or
treet car in any street or public place.'
3tO EVIDENCE TAKES
"Myers says that notwithstanding Sor
ensen was not charged with driving a
machine while intoxicated, yet there was
evidence to that effect. As a matter of
fact, no evidence was taken in the Sor
ensen case in either court. Wilbur did
not admit Sorensen was drunk.
"Then again an attempt to excuse his
yiegligence is found in the statement that
Sorensen was charged with having had
Sour mishaps at or about the same time,
or four mishaps within 45 minutes, as he
cays.
; "The only charge before this court
fas not four accidents, but one accident
nd as evidence of that fact I quote
from the complaint filed, and. which
Jtfyers can talk from now to doomsday
tna cannot get away from, ana tnai
Charge was as loiiows :
COMPLAINT IS CITID
"The said defendant on the 13th day
tof November, 1919. A. D.. in the city
aforesaid, being the driver and person
Jn charge of a certain vehicle, to-wit, an
" automobile, did wilfully and unlawfully
drive and operate the said vehicle in a
careless and negligent manner, in this :
fcy cutting the corner at the intersection
of Twenty-third and Hoyt streets, fail
ing to give right of way to another ve
hicle approaching to the right of said
defendant at said place, and in turning
, vest on Hoyt street and driving on left
hand side of street and then and there
colliding with another vehicle going east
on said Hoyt street.'
DRUJfKEKNESS SOT MENTIONED
r "No reference is made in the com
plaint to Sorensen being intoxicated, or
drinking, or having had any other acci
dent except the charge of cutting the
corner at Twenty-third and Hoyt streets.
That was the only complaint before the
. circuit judges, and that Is the only one
the court did or had a right to consider.
"Another statement which is only half
- rue was to the effect of my calling in
the other judges. - The case had been
assigned by roe as presiding judge to one
of the other judges, and after consults-"1
tion six judges were called in. Myers
tvants to leave the veiled impression that
X called In the Judges because I couldn't
handle the case myself. Such was not
the fact. I challenge Myers or any other
man to show a single case where a man
was charged with driving a machine
Boys' Knicker Suits
At a Special Price
Regular $16.50 and $18 Suits
Mostly with Two Pairs Knickers
Special $14.85
Tomorrow you will find these suits in a grour
arranged for easy choice. Each suit is from
my regular stock no jobs or sale goods.
Cassimeres, tweeds, cheviots and novelty suit
ings in green, brown and gray mixtures ; each
suit tailored in the best of style; knickers full
lined and finished with -taped seams ; suits in
belted models and in waistseam with belt.
The Special Price Is Lower
Than Today's Factory Price
Nobby Winter Overcoats
For Boys and Children
Special $14.85
The Boys' Shop, Second Floor
en Sell
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MorrisotiStzWai
while Intoxicated, or reckless driving,
that I have turned loose. t -
OJTE ACCIDENT AT ISSUE
Another thing. At the time Sorensen
had this accident it was admitted that it
was dark and the lights of his machine
had been wrenched out of position, which
accounted for the other accidents, but
the other accidents were not before the
court, and if Myers Is going to per
form his full duty he has yet time to
file a complaint against Sorensen for
any or all of the other accidents men
tioned by him. or charge him with driv
ing a machine while Intoxicated. In
other words, Myers wants the court to
pull the city attorney's chestnuts out of
the fire.
"During the trial Myers was asked by
the court as to his recommendations as
to what should be done with Sorensen.
He was mute further than to say that
they 'had no recommendation to make.' "
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Vancouver industries Rapidly Ex
panding; Markets of East
invaded by Products.
Vancouver, Wash.. Jan. 30. Among
the industries that have chosen Van
couver as an ideal place in which to de
velop, and which are rapidly expanding,
are two plants devoted to the manufac
ture of refrigerators. Eight months sgo
the Iceless Refrigerator company se
cured a five acre tract along the rati
road near the Liberty hotel.
The building, formerly used for the
manufacture of made-to-order houses,
was converted into a factory and at
present the capacity 4s 25 refrigerators
a day. When business justifies expan
sion the entire five acre tract will be
needed, company officials say. Agen
cfes are being' established throughout
the West and Middle West and in some
of the Eastern states. The evaporation
method Is employed.
The Western States Carbonic Ma
chinery corporation, formerly the Frigid
Engineering corporation, is located at
the western end of Thirteenth street
and manufactures carbon dioxide and
ammonia refrigerating machinery. Some
time ago the Interstate Pattern, works
was combined with the concern. One of
their carbon dioxide machines has re
cently been lnetalled in a local meat
market and is said to be giving splendid
resulta
Newly elected officers of the concern
are: W. W. McCredie, president: J
B. Monette, vice president and general
manager : C. R. Dlllabaugh, assistant
general manager ; Edward Drake, secre
tary treasurer ; D. E. Crandall, assist
ant ; F. E. Smith, general sales man
ager; John Dickson, mechanical engi
neer ; James P. Marshall, refrigerating
engineer : Frank J. Wendlick, master
mechanician ; directors, W. W. Mc
Credie, Dr. R. D. Wiswall, J. R. Monette,
John Dickson and J. A. McGill.
D. E. Crandall, whose resignation as
cashier of the American Security bank
takes effect February 1, will be comp
troller of the company.
Flu Mild at Baker
Baker, Jan. 30. Baker's influenza
epidemic thus far has been of a mild
nature, with no serious cases reported.
Physicians agree that the disease preva
lent here is probably not the "Spanish
flu."
Ukrainians Evacuate Odessa
Paris, Jan. 30. (I, N. S.) Vienna
newspapers announce that the Ukrain
ians have evacuated Odessa, according
to a Havas dispatch received here to
day from Basle.
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TWO PLANTS DEVOTED
MANUFACTUR
REFRIGERATORS
BUSY
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KxrrfitiS'
GLASS OPPOSES '
IRRIGATION Bit
BEFORE SENATE
Secretary of Treasury Suggests
Direct Appropriation Instead
Of $250,000,000 Bond Issue.
Washington, Jan. 30. (WASH
INGTON BUREAU OF THE JOUR
NAL. ) Secretary Glass of the
treasury department has sent Sena
tor McNary, chairman of the senate
irrigation committee, a report em
phatically disapproving the $2 50.
000,000 bond bill for irrigation,
which was recently approved by
Western governors and irrigation co
horts in Washington.
Glass says if congress wishes to con
sider reclamation legislation a direct
appropriation should be made, to be
financed In such a way as may be ex
pedient. He objects to fixing the terms
of the bonds in the bill without regard
to Judgment of the treasury department
and declares it would be unwise to ex
empt reclamation bonds from excess
profits and surtax laws. It would not
be keep!ng faith with holders of Liberty
bonds, he asserts, to grant privileges
to reclamation bonds not extended to
Liberty bonds.
Secretary Glass concludes by saying
that should the direct appropriation
idea be substituted he thinks the pro
posal to spend $250,000,000 "would de
mand most careful consideration from
the standpoint of economy."
McNary is awaiting a report from
Secretary Lane, after which he will call
the committee together and consider
what may be done.
Car Shortage at
Baker Threatens
Lumber Industry
Baker, Jan. 30. Baker's lumber in
dustry is again threatened with tempo
rary extinction through lack of cars,
though open cars are available in num
bers. Every plant is now curtailing its
output, and crews have been cut to a
minimum. No relief is in sight, the
local railway officials say.
George Herbert, for 12 years a deputy
sheriff and a resident of Baker county
for 22 years, has announced his candi
dacy for the office of sheriff. His op
ponent, as far aV is known at present,
win be Lawrence Reeves, former So
cialist, but now a candidate at the Re
publican primaries, and John Lang of
Haines. W. - S. Levens has announced
his candidacy for reelection to the office
of district attorney.
Elmer Butterfield is suffering from
painful, but not serious, injuries that he
sustained when he was thrown from a
moving Sumpter Valley railway car and
caught between the car and the Oregon
Lumber company's loading platform in
South Baker.
Tons of American
Liquor Overflowing
Dock at London
London. Jan. 30. Thousands of bar
rels of American rye whiskey are com
plicating the distribution problem fac
ing the dock officials here. Pile up in
towering pyramids and solid squares,
the exiled spirits are the cynosure of
every eVe as they overflow from the
bonded stores to the adjacent roadways
of the London docks under the care of
customs men and dock police.
When the traffic has ceased for the
day admiring crowds come to count the
barrels and wonder how long will it be
before it appears in the local saloons
judiciously blended with native spirits
aa "prime old Scotch -'
Not even the oldest worker remem
bers anything like the present conges
lion nor such a welcome abundance of
spirits.
Taxi Driver Fined
For Parking His Car
Inside Safety Zone
Max Miller, taxi driver, was fined $10
today in municipal court after pleading
guilty to charges of parking his car in
side a safety zone The fine was sus
pended. Miller's employers, the Broadway
Auto Service, announced Thursday that
they would test the city ordinance pro
viding a safety zone for pedestrians at
busy Intersections, but changed their
mind this morning.
He was arrested at Broadway and
Washington.
Senate Quits After
Sergeant at Arms
Fails to Get Quorum
Washington. Jan. 30. (I. N. S.) The
sergeant at arms was enlisted to round
up enough senators to furnish a quorum
In the senate this afternoon after a roll
can was answered by 46 senators, or
two less than a quorum. When the ab
sence of a quorum wa"fe disclosed. Sen
ator Smoot, Republican of Utah, asked
that the sergeant at arms be sent for
absentee- senators.
When the necessary senators could not
be found the senate 'adjourned.
Dry .Appropriation
Is Passed By House
Washington, Jan. 30. (I. N. S.) Rep
resentative Gallivan of Massachusetts
led an unsuccessful fight in the house
this afternoon to defeat an appropria
tion of 11,000,000,000 for prohibition en
forcement included in a deficiency bllt.
The appropriation was passed by the
house.
Major Belden Dies
Los Angeles, Jan. 30. (I. N. S.) Majer
William L. Belden, aged 66, prominent
In politics and business circles in North
Dakota, 'died today at the home of his
sister. Mrs, Charles R. Stanley, at Long
Beach. A complication of diseases
caused his death. The funeral, will be
held at 19 M o'clock Monday morning.
Egyptian Authority
To Deliver Sermon
At Pro-Cathedral
The Rev. D. J. Sullivan of the So
ciety of African missionaries of Lyons,
France, Is a guest at the home of the
most Rev. Archbishop Christie. Father
O'SulIivan wttl preach in the Roman
Catholic Pro-Cathedral Sunday and de
liver an illustrated lecture in the Cathe
dral hall at 8 p. m. Monday.
Father O'SulIivan is an authority on
Egyptian matters, having been stationed
for nearly 25 years with his society's
missions at Tantall, near Cairo. His
present tour is taking him out of the
country for the first time in many
years. He stopped for a visit to Ire
land, his native land, after which he
crossed to America and is making a
lecture tour.
LEAGUE BEING FORMED
(Continued From Paee One)
ecs in the oresent organization with a
possibility of the Non-Partisan league
entering the state ft the very near
future.
Members of the organization commit
tee defended their plans on the ground
that they sought to give opportunity for
the participation of all citizens opposed
to the present system and declared that
the platform, which would be, submitted
later, was destined to be "one of the
big things in the political history of
Oregon." ,
Discussion of the questwn was ended
by tabling the report until after con
sideration of the proposed piatrorm,
which was then read but not discussed
before adjournment.
PLATFORM IS PROPOSED
The proposed platform, consideration
of which will be one of the big features
of the afternoon session, provides for :
Extension of the direct primary to
the initiative, referendum and recall
Privilege of voting by mail.
Abolition of the state senate.
Public ownership of all public utilities
and natural resources.
Formation of a department of agri
culture and industry and the creation
of a fiscal department, whose function
it shall be to create a state marketing
system and a state bank.
Removal of all unjust taxes from pro
ductive industry.
Proportionate representation.
Placing the schools upon a more
democratic basis.
Economy and Industrial equalities for
women and special protection for moth
ers. .
F. E. Coulter of Portland was named
bv the convention as a fraternal dele
gate to the convention of the Washing
ton Triple-Alliance In Seattle, February
14.
FARMERS yi LAJJOR
Sixty-one accredited delegates were j
seated In the convention Thursday after- i
noon on the report of the committee on
credentials. These delegates represent j
organized labor and farmers from many j
sections of the state, including Portland, i
Salem. McMinnville. Albany, Eugene, .
Corvallis. Roseburg. Bend and La j
Grande. I
Permanent organization of the eonven-
tion was effected by the election of Otto
R Hartwig of Portland as chairman.
L. J. Simeral of Salem as vice chairman,
and W. E. Kimsey of Portland as sec
retary, and the naming of the following
committees :
State Organization Fred Werkerley,
Portland : L. H. McMahon, Salem ; J. C.
Murphy, La Grande ; James Bryant, Al
bany ; R. E. Cherrick, Clackamas ; G. H.
Baker, Bend ; O. B. Goldman, Corvallis ;
J. H. Brothers, Eugene; B. M. Brougher,
Roseburg ; T. L. Van Orsdal. McMinn
ville, and J. K. Sears. Polk county.
DOX'T WAT THEIR SALT
Platform, program and resolutions
F. E. Coulter, Arthur Brock, M. M.
Burton. James Bryant, Louis Bower
man. B. M. Brower. T. L. Van Orsdal,
O. B. Goldman and L. H. McMahon.
Finance C. S. Hartwig, J. D. Brown
and L. J. Simeral.
The only dissention that appeared in
the convention Thursday was created
by A. W. Sefton. a Salem printer, who
objected to the convention's acceptance
of any hospitality at the hands of the
Salem Commercial club on the ground
that the organization was dominated
by interests which the new party would
"ultimately be called upon to knife."
Seftpn's objection started a counter
flra at arguments in which the Com
mercial club was lauded to the skies
by delegates at the convention who
cited numerous instances oft its friend
ship to organized labor and of its open
handed hospitality.
ADMITS WHITE BLACKBIRD
Arthur Brock of Portland, in replying
to Sefton. declared that In his opinion
it was poor policy for the new party
to' start out by antagonizing any inter
ests. 'The smaller business man," he
declared, "is as much a victim of cir
cumstances as are we, the representa
tives of labor and agriculture. The
wholesalers tell him at what price to
sell his goods and then we give him
hell for increasing to that price."
Sefton was compelled to admit that
there was "at least one white black
bird on earth," and the invitation of the
club was accepted.
Listing of Foreign
Bonds Not Favored
Plans f6r listing foreign government
internal bonds on the New York stock
exchange are under way, but the idea
has been regarded doubtfully by experi
enced bankers, on the ground that not
enough of these securities are held in
this country to make a broad market.
The possible exception to this statement
is that the Italians have been large
buyers of their government's obligations
during the war, and that these holdings
might form a body of securities available
for listing and trading on the exchange.
Wrongful Possession Alleged
Oregon City, Jan. 30. Alleging that
the wrongful possession of the south
half of the southwest quarter of section
2, township 4 south, range 1 east, by C.
W. Damra has damaged his to the ex
tent of $100, Charles Kraxberger has
brought suit to recover this amount.
Ryan Addresses Everyman's Club
Thomas G. Ryan will speak at Every
man's club, 243 Couch street, this eve
ning. There will be motion pictures.
Sunday night Rev. Father E. V. O'Hara
will speak.
. KM '' Morning !
Keepbur EVes
Clean - Clear Healthy
NEW LAND AND LABOR
PROCTOR
MAY RUN FOR
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BOARD IN CLACKAMAS
L L Porter of West Linn and
E. L Pope of Parkplace
Candidates for Office.
Oregon City, Jan. 30. W. A. Proctor,
present county commissioner, it is said.
may decide to again become a candi
date for reelection. Several weeks ago
Proctor stated positively that he did not
Intend seeking reelection, but friends
and acquaintances have urged him to re
consider his declaration. He is giving
the matter some thought If he should
decide definitely not to run, it is con
sidered likely William Mattoon. former
county commissioner, will seek the nom
ination. W. H. Counsell of Milwaukie,
known as one of the best and most suc
cessful road builders In the county, is
also mentioned as a probable candidate.
L. L. Porter of West' Linn expects to
make his formal announcement of can-
didacy for the county judgeship during
the corning week. E. L. Pope of Park
place has also announced himself for
this office.
Says North Dakota
Finds Antidote for
Bolshevik' Problem
Washington, Jan. 30. (I. X. S.)
North Dakota bas the antidote for Bol
shevism and there are no "Red" anarch
ists in that state, declared Congressman
Baer of North Dakota today.
"Profiteering and exploitation are the
principal causes of discontent and Bol
shevism, and the way to cure this un
rest is to remove the source of' the dis
ease," he said.
"We have done this by organizing
the credit and buying power the public
in certain cooperative enterprises and
in others by starting state-owned in
dustries which will compete with great
monopolies that are gouging the peo
ple." Representative Baer said that rot a
man or woman in North Dakota was
arrested in the recent wholesale "Red"
raids by the department of justice.
Second Wedding Tried
La Grande, Jan. 30. After a six
months' separation following a divorce.
IN
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George Clyde Basham and Mabel j a pipe, arresting his fall. Houston con
Basham were remarried and left for tinued to the bottom of the shaft and
their home near Portland. suffered internal injuries.
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Baker WomanJBadly
Burned When Dish
Of Beans Explodes
Baker, Jan. 30. Mrs. W. IL Howell
of Canyon City is recovering from se
vere burns about the neck and face
caused by the exeplosion of a dish of
baked beans that she was removing
from the oven.
Ira A. Jelllson, aged 25 years, died
here Tuesday. He was a member of
the motor transport corps, and served
two months in France, where he con
tracted more than a year ago a spinal
disease that caused his death. He is
survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
J. A. Jelllson.
Ironside reports the death of a saddle
horse belonging to Walter Lawrence,
from the rabies. A dog was killed at
Unity, believed to have been infected
with the same disease.
Hdover Urged by
Tacoma Non-Parti
sans For President
Tacoma, Jan. 30. (U. P. Herbert
Hoover was asked today to become the
presidential candidate of a non-partisan
group in Tacoma.
Following a meeting of citizens of
many shades of political belief In the
Tacoma hotel, this teelgram was dis
patched by Chairman Roger E. Chase
to the former food administrator :
"One hundred Pierce county citizens
gathered here to form nucleus of Hdover
club. We proclaiam right of American
peoeple to choose presidential candidate
without interference or coercion by
politicians of either party." We are sick
of political inaction, bombast and pork
barrels. We demand peace and the
restoration of. American prestige abroad
industrial harmony and cooperation at
home. Your leadership required."
Two Fall Down Shaft;
Both Are Recovering
Baker. Jan. 30. Robert Houston and
Lynn Whipple are reported to be recov
ering from injuries caused at the Last
Chance mine in the Cornucopia district
when they were precipitated down a
shaft upon a skip that was accidentally
released when the clutch became freed.
While falllne, both were struck upon the
head by a protruding rock. Whipple
was thrown from the skip and grasped
TWO STARS WITH
BUT A SINGLE
THOUGHT MAKE
YOU GLAD AND
HAPPY
MU4 tOUOf CoMrO
TRAFFIC CONGESTION
STARTS TOMORROW
SO PUNCTURE THE OLE
POCKETBOOK AND GET
AN EARLY START ON
THE CROWDS
TANKER SINKS
CREW SET ADRIFT
One Lifeboat JFull of Survivors
Picked Up; Another Still
Reported as Missing.
Washington, Jan. 30. (I. N. S.)
The tanker Mielero broke in half
and sunk about 125 miles off the
east coast of Florida January 26. the
navy department was informed this
afternoon by a wireless dispatch via
Miami. Fla.. from the steamer
Oaette.
The Ozette picked up a lifeboat con
taining the chief officer, the third mate,
four engineers and 12 members of the
crew. The captain's boat with 46 pas
sengers Is reported to be still adrift.
Youth Admits He
Killed Aged Man
Jj?:lzt.Jkz M-. 7;?7iWall Street Banks
riauciB waniii nuc, 40, cumecsvu una
afternoon to the murder of Charles
Aughinbaugh, aged storekeeper, here a
few days ago. The boy said he entered
the store early in the morning and, that
he and Aughinbaugh quarreled over a
bill. He said he picked up an iron rod
and struck the old man on the head.
Sergeant York III
Refuses Operation
Worcester, Mass., Jan. 30. (I. N. S.)
Although believed to be ill with ap
pendicitis, Sergeant Alvln York, Amer
ica's famous "one man army," refused
to submit to an operation in New lng-
laijd and left here today for his moun
tain home In Tennessee.
Former Bio (irande President Dead
Denver, Jan. 30. (I. N. S.) Hugh U.
Mudge, aged 64, former president of the
Denver & Rio Grande railroad, and
prominent In railroad circles throughout
the country, died at his home here to
day after a brief illness.
Commissioners Are Named
Dayton, Wash.. Jan. 30. Judge C. F.
Miller and J. J. Kdwards were appointed
city park commissioners at a special
meeting of the city council.
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"A VIRTUOUS VAMP"
John McGolltubf for ;
-Years Prominent
Local Builder, Dies .
.
John McColliim. who died at his home,
1142 Thirty-first street north. Thurs-
day, at the age of 76, was born in New. t
York state and served through the Civil
war In the Twenty-third New York ar v
tillery. In 1875 he came to Oregou and
had since resided in this city most of '
the time. He was for many years en
gaged in building and constructing and
scores of buildings and homes were
built under his supervision. McCollum
was a member of Gordon Granger postr
O. A. R.. and is survived by his widow, ;
seven children. 10 grandchildren and
three great-grandchildren. Funeral ar ,
rangements are In the hands of A. It
Zeller, 694 Williams avenue.
Mrs. Maroaret Baly
The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Daly,
wife of William Daly, was held Thurs
day morning from St. Francis church.
Mrs. Daly died at her residence, 670 East
Irving street, Tuesday at the age of VI.
She was born In Ireland and had resided
in the United States 57 years. Besides
her husband she Is survived by a apn,
John If. Daly of this city. .1. P. Flnley
& Son had charge of the funeral.
Show Prosperity
Wall Street banks had a very pros
perous year during 1919, according to
the statements issued by individual
bank Some of the showings made are
strikingly large. The National City bank
made 25 per cent last year on Its ottt
standing capital ; t4ie Chatham and
Phoenix, 52 per cent ; the Ftrst National,
56. 'J per cent : the Park National, 65.5
per cent ; the Chase National, 70.4, and
the Hanover National. 96.6.
Two Dallas Stores
Entered by Thieves
Dallas. Or., Jan. 30. The hardware
stores of the Craven Hardware company
and C. L. Crldcr were entered by bur
glars Thursday night. Small amounts
of cash, revolvers and pocket knives
were taken.
Marrlsnc Licrnscs
Oregon City, Jan. 30. Marriage ll
censes have been issued to Frank Clock,
31, salesman, Virginia, Minn., and Ida
belle Hawes. 29, 68 Grand avenue, Port
land, and to Walter L. White, 28. log
ger. Sllvertoti. Or., and Mabel Gardner,
20, waitress, Russell street. Portland.
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