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About The Semi-weekly democrat. (Albany, Linn County, Or.) 1913-1926 | View Entire Issue (March 24, 1913)
I K. OF P. COMMITTEE ;, DLfiuiiruL uhi run DUJitn ii r Personal Letter Mailed Today to Every Member of the Laurel Lodge No. 7. CITIZENS MAY SUBSCRIBE FOR BONDS FOR TEMPLE Number of the Subscriptions Al ready Received and Com mittee Is Encouraged. Continued from Friday, March 21. Local Weather Prophit Cannot Account for Sudden Change in the Weather. Todav is the first Good Friday in the thirty odd years that he can re member when snow fell in the Wil lamette Valley, said F. M. French, the local weather observer, this morn iiiR. .Mr. French savs that in all these years he has not seen such inclement weather as we nave nan toclay. 1 lie sudden change in the weather is un accountable for this season of the year. The suddcnt drop in the tem perature occurred last night about 11 o'clock and out of a windless clouded sky snow began to fall. It was not until 4 o'clock this morning that the snow ceased falling when the tem perature suddenly rose. However, Mr. French has promised faithfully that he will order a splen did day for Easter. That the committee recently ap pointed by the Knights of Pythias lodge to assume the work of raising the necessary funds for the handsome new temple, is meeting with much encouragement from the business men of Albany was the statement made this morning by L. M.t Curl who is the chairman of the building committee. Personal letters were today sCnt out to each member of the lodge urg ing them to subscribe for the fonds and to co-operate with the commit tee in calling the matter to the at tention of those who are not identi fied .with the order. The bond sub- scription list is open to everyone and already a number of business men who arc not members of the Knights of Pythias lodge have signed up for a liberal bond subscription. The letter which was signed by L. M. Curl, J. S. Van Winkle. J. L. Hill, P. A. Goodwin and J. G. Bryant is in part as follows: "The lodge owns a quarter block 103x134 feet at the corner of Lyon and Third streets, worth at present values $16,000, which with the build ing we expect to erect, covering the entire ground, will comprise a prop city worth upwards of $45,000, which together with the faith of the lodge is fully pledged as security for the payment of the. bonds. "There is an indebtedness of about $5,000 now on the property which it will be necessary to remove', making the amount to be raised by the bonds approximately $35,000. "We already have signed contracts for lease of the entire lower floor for a term of years, at $200 per month for the first two' years and $250 per month thereafter, which with an in come from the second floor conserva tively estimated at $150 per month will produce $4,200 -per year .for the first two years and $4,800 thereafter, to saj' nothing of dues and entrance fees from members,, which will be no small 'item;' the revenues and condi tions surely justify our going ahead." ANOTHER OREGON PIONEER IS GALLED TO REST Mother of Mrs. J. H. Robnett of This City Died in Salem Yesterday Afternoon. PRAYS PRIOR TO E Hammond Kneels Devoutly in Prayer Before Jury When Called to Testify. IS CHARGED WITH ASSAULT WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON Jurors Retire at 2 o'Clock and Reach Decision by 4- o'Clock Yesterday Afternoon. HUMPHREY BROTHERS WERE HANGED AT SALEM TODAY mm Made No Public Confession but Reported to Have Made Private Statement. After a lingering illness, Mrs. Sarah Murphy of Salem passed to her last reward late yesterday afternoon. The deceased was the mother of Mrs. J. H. Robnett of this city, and leaves five other children to mourn her death. Mrs. Robnett received a wire yesterday morning conveying the news that her mother was in a criti cal condition and was at her bedside When the end came. The deceased was a pioneer .of Ore gon, having crossed the plains in the year 1847. She was seventy-three vs.ir nf aire at the time of her death. The funeral will be held in Salem Sunday afternoon. ' AT AGE OF 19 HE SPENT . $50,000 IN TWO YEARS Utica Boy Tells Police How He Used a Fortune in Riotous Living. Tv'nArtlincr In tilpnt , nraver befor taking his scat on the witness stand was the peculiar incident enacted by J. E. Hammond when he was called to the stand in his behalf, by Attor ney Mark Weatherford. Hammond walked straif?ht to the bench where he whispered a few words to Judge Kelly. . , "Yes.-that's all ri edit if you wish to do it," the judge was heard to say. Whereupon Hatmnontl - Kneeica nc fore the jury,, prior to taking tlie stand, and his lins moved devoutly in silent prayer. Upon conclusion I Hammond arose to his feet and set- 1 tied himself- confidently-,on the. wit ness stand. . Court' officials Say 1 that this is an unusual incident to happen in a court room and to the mind of Clerk of Court Marks such an incident has not happened before. The case went to the jury shortly after 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon and they returned a verdict of "not guilty" at 4 o'clock because of insuf ficient evidence to convict. The case went to trial late Wednesday after noon. ' In the indictment returned by the March grand jury Hammond was charged with using a knife on J. C. Gulliford at Ilalsey last November when the two men engaged in an al leged altercation. Hammond was represented in the case by Attorney Mark Weatherford and Deputy District Attorneys Guy Lewelling and ' Dan Johnston repre sented the state. . Salem. March 22. The two brothers, George and Charles Humphrey, were hanged at 8 o'clock this' morning, going to their death without faltering. They made no statement upon the gallows, but are reported to have made a private confession last night to the sheriff, in which they admitted their guilt. The execution occurred in the peni- tentiary yard nctore torty or tit- w ty invited guests. i The crime for which they were hanged was committed on June 5, 1911, and consisted of the strangling of Mrs. Kliza, Grif- filh in a lone cabin near l'hil- omuth and the -throwing of her body into a stream of water nearby. George and Charles Humphrey lived with their mother less than a mile away, and were suspected of the crime, leading to their arrest and con- viction. How About It? We Invite You to Inspect Our Lawn Mower We have the largest display in the valley SOCIETY. a Miss Mae C. Tillman Society Editor. Home Phone 156 Seeds and Garden Tools The best line of Coal Oil Burners made Full and complete line of Heavy and Shelf Hardware BARKER HDW.CO. FIRST STREET MANAGER' STEWART "WRITES FOR 1913 OREGON AH Official Boosting Pamphlet of State of Oregon to Be Issued Soon. Manager C. H. Stewart o the Com mercial C'lul) has been busy today writing. "P tne resources .of this county for the Oregon Almanac, the official boosting pamphlet of the state of Oregon. The Almanac is issued from the state printer's office annually for the information of homeseckers, settlers and investors and contains reliable and authentic information of the re sources of every county in the state, including the important cities. This county was represented in last year's almanac under the heads of transportation, water, timber, miner als, lands, industries, fuel, including a general description of the largest towns. The data from which the manager is compiling his story for the 1913 almanac will come under these heads. The booklet will be printed as soon as all the copy is turned in. AMERICAN DESIGNERS FAVOR HOME RULE IN FA 5 PERSONAL MENTION. I V. Kistler, of the Great Northern, was in the i;ity today in the interest of the Hill roads. Messrs. Nutting. Ellcnberg and Waitc, of the maintenance depart ment of the I'. E. & li., passed through the city last evening on their way back to Corvallis from a trip to the Fails City road. Scott Hart, res ident engineer, who had been witn Utica, N. Y., March 20. Harry D. Schantz of Lowvillc. Lewis county, and known as "Utica's Millionaire Kid," in a statement given out to the police, tells of dispatching'$50,000 in less than two years in -Syracuse, Utica. Oswego and other places. Schantz is only 19 years old, and spent money' as freely, as jf it had been air along a "great white way. He is now in jai) to await the ac tion of the Oneida county grand jury on two charges of second degree grand larceny, growing out-of alleged manipulation of several checks. The police arc investigating his case, and also the statement that, although he was a minor, he could purchase wine wherever and whenever he pleased. As a result of Schantz's exposures Utica may urge a crusade against vice. The following is the statement Schantz gave out to the police: September, 1911, my aunt, Airs. n. I.. Lossc. of Louisville,- gave me $2,- 000. . 1 spent it in a few weeks.. About September 24 I received $.i,uuu trom my aunt and went to Seattle and spent that on wine suppers. About November 1, 1911, received $500 from home, and went to Portland, Ore., with William Betting, and knocked around until that was gone. "On March 17 my aunt gave me $3, 000, and arriving in Utica, I went to the Hotel Martin. "Spent all the $3,000 in no time, and on April 27 my aunt gave me $10,000 for my birthday. Bought an auto and quickly got rid of the cash till on June 1 I had only $400 left. On June 2 I received $10,000 more from my aunt and went to Atlantic City. In automobile hire, etc., spent about $1, 100. Took an opera troupe out and spent about $450 on them. At the end of about two weeks spent about $2,000. Traded my car at Atlantic City and paid $1,700 to boot and came to Utica about June Stopped at Hotel .Martin and spent about $310 for wine suppers, etc. Went to Denver to sec the fight and spent about $3,000 on the trip. Re turned to Utica about August 1, and had about $2iXJ and spent that around the town. "Went home broke, and on August 10 1 received $5,000 from my aunt, which I speedily spent." The above is the remarkable story of this 19-vcar-'o'ld young man, which is to be investigated immediately by the police. Up until recently mon ey was forthcoming in various amounts at irregular intervals, but it is claimed that his aunt in Louisville Would Obtain a Divorce from Paris and Make Creations . Less Sensational. New York, March 21. Sartorial home rule, or the designing of Amcri can fashions for American women, ii to be proclaimed in tiiis country, ac cording to promises today in speeches made before 500 American designers, members of the United Cloak and Suit Designers' Mutual Aid Association in semi-annual convention' here. It was said the fashion revolution in the United Slates is already about com pleted, and "our conventional depen dency on Paris" has been practically eliminated. Designers were urged to studv American pictures and to Ignore cu bist and futurist creations. "Paris has ironc mad for sensation," it was said. The convention voicu lor a iniriy to forty inch length for women's coats and jackets during the coming sea son. 2 SUCCESSFUL OPERATIONS PERFORMED BY DRS. WALLACE (Si T-rt snrrpfisflll ODCr.ltionS were performed this morning at sj St. Mary's hospital by Urs. J. P. and Russell Wallace. , Mrs. C. Klade, ot Chicago, rsi .ti.f.r.;.i.ln w nf vnntiu- Uri'tor Wallace, was' operated upon lor w pall stones with the result that 82 were removed from her body. ft) ih mnortpd late this after- noon as resting comfortaUy. "" F. A. Cook, of Lebanon, was also' operated upon t lis morning. for annendicitis. The operation 1 1 1 The first and largest function, after Easter, will be that of the Spanish American War Veterans dance at the Armory,. Tuesday evenmp-, March 25. The hall will be beautifully decorated with young hr trees placed against the walls and large American tlags will be appropriately draped from the ceiling, l-lcndershott's ten-piece or chestra of Eugene wi41 furnish the music for the oecassion. Miss Jessie Hciulershott will sing the . "Star Spangled Haniier," preceding the grand march, which is to take place at 8:30 p. m. She will also sing sever al selections during the evening. 1 lie patronesses, s esdames C V . 1 e hault, C. C. Page, J. C. Ilammel, J. K. Haight, J. iv. Weatherford, William Fortniiller, W. U. Stevens and Wil liam Haiti, will be seated at the north end of the hall. The committee in charge - of the . arrangements are: Messrs. Frank Stellmackcr, W. V. Merrill and Fred H. Wcst'brook. : The Priscilla club met with Mrs. Walter 'Worrell, on Thursday, at her home on 243 Jefferson street. KoU call was responded to by Irish jokes. The house was prettily decorated daffodils and hyacinths. The after noon was passed in sewing, after which an elaborate collation was ser ved by the hosiers, suggestive of the Faster tide. The hostess compliment ed on this, occasion Mesdames S. C. Raker, Win, I laud, Ed. Cuminings, Roy ifouse, Keep, Mussard, Kallan tyne, Wfciitworth, O. D. Austin, Ural ion, Malfait and Weaver. ' ' The many friends of Dr. II. L. Reed will be glad to learn of his ar rival in this city this morning. Dr. Reed was formerly pastor ot the first Presbyterian church and is now con nected with the Alburn Seminary in New York. While in this city a tew years ago he made many warm friends who will he glad to welcome him. Me will pass several rays here and will take an active part in the dedication excercises of the church. The liaraca class of the Albany Baptist church entertained the Phil- atheas at the - home of the Misses Worrell on Monday evening. After the two classes had elected their of ficers for the coming term and had transacted other business maters, the evening was passed in a very pleasant manner. Dainty refreshments were served by the Raracas gir's. Mrs. A. Austin entertained a few friends Friday night at her home on Third and Washington streets. Af ter a delightful evening was passed playing car;.. a dainty repast was serv.cd by the hostess. Those present were: Mesdames and Messrs. F. M. French, Glen Junkin, Geo. W. Taylor', O. D. Austin, Wf titer Worrell, J. K. , Haight and A. Austin. ! Mr. Gordon Barrett, of Salem, for merly of this city, arrived this noon for an over-Sunday visit at the Fort miller home on West Seventh street. Miss Julia Crowell left Fritlav for Eugene to attend 'the Heta Theta Pi I dance this evening and visit friends.! , . t , . Miss Dorris -McLain left. Friday morning for Loma, Montana, to live oil her liotiiVjtcad. . ' The Industrial Society o'f the Unit ed Presbyterian church met Wednes day atternoon, at the parsonage, tor their monthly social. , , . 'm .. ... : Edwin Fortniiller ami sister. Miss O r e t this afternoon ti-ent to Eutrene to attend a U. O. function tonight. Miss Greta Fortniiller left Friday night for Eugene to be a guest at the Chi Omega sorority house, and to at tend the Beta Theta Pi dance this ev ening. Mrs. Meeker was hostess to the members of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Christian church, at a tea on Wednesay at her home on Third and Calapooia streets. The afternoon was passed m sewing after which dainty refreshments were served by Mrs. llec kcr assisted by Mrs. Blount. Miss Eda Patterson returned Tues day from Junction City after a few davs visi-t with friends. , was pronounced this iniu, " "j " , nas retuscd Inn any monre money a speeder . and wifi have nothing to do with Judge L. T. Harris, of Eugene, ,)jin passed through the city today for n Co'rvallis to hold a short session of e c t . i circuit court this afternoon. He is , Mrs. el .urn. of Salem, returned one of Oregon's best judges. J" h'iTJ5,." " "l , '. ! MnnnolM- I'lininL's. ot the Ureffon l IKI n l i'-v ...... S. i..... I,-,. h... in .1,. rector of the Y. M. . A. . Power t.o., of ICuecnc. has been m the city today. Mrs. J. R. Cochran, now of Salem, returned home today after a Corvallis tr'P .Mrs. Walter CumminRS and baby were in Corvallis' on a visit, at- the Profc"or Mitchell. rcidintr twoimormn. lie will lie nacK ionium and a half miles ffouthean of this I and will, remain in Albany over Sun citv. has the Hi-tinctron of beit thtjday-.He is the C. Lundcrmann men first farmer in his neighborhood to tioned in the reminiscence. Thirty prav his orchard. The orchard ap yrars afro be was elctlt in the shoe pears to be in excellent condition. I department of S. E. Young. C. II. liuriuraf left his morning on a Portland trip, with hi architect's case. 1 ' Carl Lnnderrrrnnn, commercial trav eler for a biif shoe house, coinz from Montana to Sandiavto, was in the city over niht, poing out to Lebanon this 'Jl hi-inir 3 verv SlI-CCSSl'lll One. 9 '! D " 's v fl.A f.ict Widnf.d:iv rnoin (?iK,t at the First Presbyterian church Tcmniziuir the dedication of the new pipe organ, was an occasion of unus ual interest among local music lovers. Prof, l.iu-ien Meeker rendered several beautiful selections on the pipe organ, while Mr. John Clairic Moiitcilh'' splendid baritone voice was a great treat to those present. Itotli arc from Portland and arc artists of rr're ability. Mrs. Adna Smith Ho, Mis' Wil,,,'., H'Kr.,,.11.1. Prof Kdwin l.lld- Chicf of Police-Wells this morning ...k, Wilson, and Mr. J. C. Irvm-; as returned from X visit with his family j s.fte,i ;n ,lc program and contr-bulcd in Corvallis: Recently he has been in, mn(il tf) lh(, cvc)1jI1!'s entertainment. Albany numerously, called here first , Th(, rhureh .. ar,i,iiw,ly derorril.-d by the Henry case before the grand fnr hjs lcc:tn B, wi,, stylj,hly jury, then the trial, now by the 1 hay- , ,r(.,5(.,, j,,, aj .nth-men and the cr case. urrs. in their dress suits, formed 'a Nfiss Ann.V Johnsoni f(f the O. A. Cuing setiing for this delightful mu C came over today to spend taster sic.il evening Recorder T. J. Anderson, of Har risburg, was in the city this forenoon loolsing after business matters. Fred Wodtli. of Foster, returned home today after looking after taxes and other matters in the county scat. at home. Chas. Ohling, a member of the Willamette University debating team, came home last evening for a visit. ' Mrs. Wm. Hand entertained the members of the I. T. ' B. class of voling ladies, of the First Methodist t'.nisropal church, at her home on ,m(Si(Si(Jl(S; Wednesday night. The evening was N.m twrnninp With This Head Is -.) i . From Daily Issue of SATURDAY, MARCH 22. . 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