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14 BOY MURDERER IS SELF-POSSESSED De&jls of Shooting Down Her mit and Flight Told Without Any Regret Being Apparent. ' Hillaboro. Dec, 16. Sitting calmly In bin cell this afternoon at the county Jail Frank Vanderzanden, self, con- ,, . X MMd ' murderer of Jacob Dahenden, told his story of the crime willingly and without trace of emotion or re gret. He la the 17-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Yandersanden. who re side on a farm located in Cedar canyon - district, about 10 miles from HiDsboro. According to hi story he was dis satisfied at homo without apparent cause or reeson, and had decided on striking out tor him self. This decision was not sudden, as be had considered doing so several times before. About 11 o'clock Sunday morning. November : . he started up into the hill country, armed with three revolvers. On of .23 ' caliber he soon discarded as useless, : but kept the other two, including the .45 Colt revolver used in killing Dahen- len. FIRED THREE SHOTS Before reaching Dahenden's lonely cabin he stopped at the farm house of Otto Kulka, of whom he asked a meaL He was given a sandwich. Con - tinuing on his trip h trough the hills he came to the Dahenden cabin. Her he rapped on the door, which' was opened by Dahenden, trom whom he said ho demanded food and money. - Accordin gto Vandersanden's story. Dahenden refused his request and or- t dered biro to "get the hell" out of there, at the same time making threatening motion . with his hotgun. which he held In his band. Vandersande said ho started shoot- . lng at Dahenden with his .45. Colt re- ; volver, firing three shots, one striking : Dahenden in the shoulder before he " could dose the door and one his hand as he was closing the door. The third shot was fired through the door, the . .bullet plowing its way through" Dahea . den's body. just above the heart, ap parently resulting in instant death. IXED FEAJXG BULLET :. - ; i Fearing that Dahenden might shoot at him, Vandersanden said he fled Into . the brush and could not possibly have . known that his last shot had killed Dahenden. The boy said he did not . return to the cabin of Dahenden, but - kept on walking the rest of the day, all of Sunday night 'and all of Mon- - day, arriving at Knright, a small sta tion on the Tillamook branch of the Southern Pacific railway. Here ' be - spent the night, leaving the next morn lng for Wheeler, another station on the .same railroad, where he arrived about 9 o'clock Tuesday night, after walking the entire distance except for two or - three miles when he stole a ride on -the train. At Wheeler he said he se cured work for a few hours. Wednes- day. - : On the following day. Thanksgiving, he and another boy of about the same age walked about a mile down the track to practice shooting, both of - the boys shooting the gun that killed Dahenden. Vandersander said his com- panion claimed to be a pal of Boston Blackie, a Colorado crook. Vander sanden chummed with this boy during his stay in and around Wheeler. ' GC3f TAKEN A WAT ! Deputy Sheriff Baker, an employe of the sawmill at Wheeler, later took away from Vanderzanden his .45 Colt - revolver. From Wheeler he walked towards C t) t is D6CUSK CRME There can be no gifts more joyously received, more treasured for their worth and beauty, more perfect in conveying deep and lasting friendship, than some article xf jewelry or silverware from this great treasure store.' . Every item, from those costing thousands of dollars' to the dainty, inex pensive gift is of finest craftsmanship. The purchaser will find here the fullest values obtainable prices that best harmonize with one's means. Diamonds of Unusual Brilliancy and Cutting Are Featured in Our Christmas Gift Assemblage We are exclusive agent, for the Tiffany Studios art ' " - -gifts, Tiffany Favrille Glass and Patek Philippe & Co. waxen es me iinest peri or quality will be 'Gifts That Last' BOY WHO ADMITS -MURDER IN CO i skills t If ' ' ' f ' ' Walter Franklin Vanderzanden, 17-year-old Washington county boy who has confessed to having slain J a cog Dahendere, recluse, In his cabin near Hayward, November. 26. Tillamook, he said, sleeping nights wherever he could, find a convenient place, working during the day time at two or three different-places and earn ing money enough to pay his way. After leaving. Tillamook he worked towards Salem, arriving there Wednes day, December 13, and going directly to the home of his uncle, Henry llaxen. Hazen, knowing of the ' boy's inclina tion to leave hornet persuaded him to remain there until -the father was noti fied. When the father received the news he started Immediately for Sa lem, . returning to Hilteboro with the boy, without the least knowledge that his son- had committeed murder. , When presented with the evidence secured by Sheriff Alexander, and after being advised by his father to tell the absolute truth the boy made a com plete confession. He asserted he (had The last week' to select from our complete and superb collection of httas 0ewel , made. Many other gifts of su- found here exclusively.; FOR WOMEN New Hand Bags Tiffany Desk- Sets Finger Watches Perfume Containers' Overnight Bags . Picture Frames Week-end Bags Bedroom Clocks Opera Glasses Smoking Sets Butterfly Jewelry Mesh Bags : Sewing Sets Lorgnettes r Vanity Cases , Hairpins A era .SITIO) 1 i if not known until then' that he had been the cause of Dahenden's death. SELF POSSESSION Vanderzanden apparently does not realize the enormity of his crime -or the terrible grief he has caused his father , and mother. Evidence shows convincing proof that the motive must have been robbery, as Dahenden was rumored to be a retired millionaire woodsman and miner. Nothing in the tife and habits of the boy show any influence' that would lead him to com mit such a crime, though he has seemed to enjoy reading thrilling tales of adventure. He seemed to have the most affection and admiration for Ar thur, an older broth r. who left home a few years ago and has never returned.- This brother has been of a roving disposition and was at one time v . : FOR MEN -.Military Brushes Picture Frames - t Smoking Sets ? Cigar Boxes . : - BiU Folds , 'Coin Purses" r . Cuff Links T Dress Sets - Scarf Pins -; Memo Pads . Flasks : ; . Traveling Clocks I Fountain Pens ; InkStands ' Desk Sets Suitcases- 'Ml llll IHI Gifts' I Y JGUIINAL, rOIlTLATiD, SUNDAY a sailor.' tout ts now living in ww York. - " In talking of the crime the boy nas at all ' times . been self-possessed, ex cept the time prior to his confession. He believes that hia father and mother will stand by him and seems to have a real affetcton for bis parents. About the only time he has shown emotion was when his mother was mentioned. He bowed bis bead ghtly and tears welled uo-ia-bis -eyes. pie parents are highly respected by their neigh bors. .- . , ' : ' . '" ? Tfllamook. Dec." -The pistol "with which : 17-year-old Frank vander sanden murdered : Jacob Dahenden. hermit of Washington county, is In the possession of Sheriff John Ascnim of Tillamook county; About 10 days ago young Vander sanden -appeared at Wheeler and tried to dispose of two revolvers. Deputy Sheriff 'Baker took the guns away from Vanderzanden because . the boy was too young to carry firearms and had no license, and reported the mat ter to Sheriff Aschlm. but no complaint was filed and' the boy was allowed to go. At that "time he had not been connected with the" 'Washington coun ty murder. The guns win be turned over to the Washington .'county authorities.. University Girls to Make Kiddies Happy; Will Give Dinners University of Oregon, Eugene, Dec. 16. University girts are doing their part to make Oregon kiddies happy by carrying on Christmas activities during the last week of the fall term. i Girls of the freshman commission are making doll dresses for 12 little people in the school for the deaf ..and dumb; Christmas trees are being sent out to a number of Eugene families ; three sororities are holding parties for chil dren whose names are' given them by Mrs. M. S. Ady, Eugene relief worker. Christmas dinners and donations gen erally to Eugene poor are also being prepared by sorority girls. Bishop Bemington Feted in The Dalles The Dalles, Dec. 16. Bishop William P. Bemington of the Episcopal mission ary district of Eastern Oregon was guest at a community reception ten- A dered him at the civic auditorium here tonignx. circuit judge jfred W. Wilson, Mayor P. J. Stadelman, L. Barnum, president of the Chamber of Commerce, and Mrs. Lulu D. Crandall, president of -the women's auxiliary of Eastern Oregon, were among speakers. Bishop Remington will officially visit St. Pauls church tomorrow, taking charge of the confirmation services. SAMUEL WHITEHEAD Dallas, Or., Dec 16. Samuel White head, 70, resident of Dallas for more than 20 years, died December 10. He is survived by his wife and the follow ing children : John and James White head, Mrs. Weldon Black and Mrs. V. E. Gosso, Dallas ; Mrs. Clint Hanks, Nehalem ; Mrs. George Straul, Port land; W. D. Whitehead, Oregon City, and Mrs. Frank Lockett, Falrview, Okla. -' 1EBA505 PHTSICIA3T 3fAMED Lebanon, Or., Dec. 16. Dr. B, L. Wood of Lebanon was elected vice president of the Central Willamette Medical association at a Eugene meet ing. Dr. W. H. Davis of Albany was elected president. The next meeting will be held in Cor vail is in January. USED TO IT Pfom the Harrard Lampoon A Chicago man, while hunting in the Maine woods, was mistaken for a deer and, shot at several times. He says he felt perfectly at home. - IF if FOR CHILDREN Add-A-Pearl Bib Holders t Sterling .Spoons Baby Pushers 'Porringers -Silver Mugs 7 Combs ana Brushes Baby Sets Soap Boxes ' Rattles - Baby Jewelry Rings --Bracelets Pins "Lockets ; Hairpins V Our sales force will be ever at your service to assist in the selection of ap propriate articles JM.aU j orders given prompt 'attention. ' . ,- o-t-i.i.ijr. luiiinn DnonnDM ; nmuu I ui uumi VENDOR INDICTED FOR KIILIHG BOY Manslaughter" Charged Against Man Who Fired - the Fatal Shot to Frighten Youths. An Indictment charging manslaughter was returned try the grand jury Sat urday against Partab Hart.' Hindu pop corn vendor, who la accused of shoot ing and killing Norman. Conrad Repp, 11-year-old : boy, November li. Repp and a crowd of youngsters had been following , the popcorn .man trying to get him to rive them something to eat. According to the - police investigation they followed him several blocks, bar' rassing and annoying him. Finally Hari drew a revolver and - fired into the crowd. Young Repp died during the night at St.. Vincents hospital. Bail has been set at S3000. A not true bill was returned against George Velheck, accused of murder in the first degree as a result of the stabbing of Marco Piplic November 26. in St. Johns. Piplic was assisting Pete Miller, who is said to have been in Velheck's debt, to run Velheck back to bis home, after he eame to .Miller to collect the money. - Piplic followed Velheck borne. Velheck came out of HOLIDAY GIFT SPECIALS Open Evenings Usui 0 'Clock Cut to 35c CHB.ISTMAS-TKEE LIGHTS Cut to $1.90 Fancy Sets in Stock FIXE UB2TS From $HJ0 Vp All TTnlversal Make the Best ETer REVERSIBLE UiaVEBjSAIi TOASTER Xo thing Better Cut to $7.00 UXIVEBSAI. 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