ALBANY WEEKLY DEMOCRAT VOL. XLVIII. ALBANY, LINN COUNTY. OREGON, FRIDAY, AUGUST 2. 1912. in No. 1. CARLR.GRAYJR.iS Son of Well Known Railway Man Is Given Responsible Position With 0. E. RR. Co. WILL BEGIN NEW DUTIES AT PORTLAND AUGUST 1 A. D. Davidson Will Succeed C. D. Phillipp as Superintendent of ore9on Electric. Although it has not yet been of ficially announced, it is known that Carl R. Gray Jr., son of Carl R. Gray, president of the Great North ern railway, has been promoted to the responsible position with the Oregon Electric as trainmaster, and will as sume his new duties August 1st. Mr. Gray is a young man of pleas ing personality and unusual executive ability, and his selection for the im portant position with the electric, wilt be received with much satisfac tion by the residents of Albany and Linn county, lie remained in Albany several da s when the construction wo.k '.'5 ;.t its height between tris city and Saler. ;.iid va very much i. leas d .v it it the c'lv a', that tine ann expn.sed himself so. M.. Gra was edu:at.d in the rai' road 1 j. i sine a- !jv his I r.'ner, Carl R Gray, w ho was formerly the presi dent of the Hill lines in the North wet aiici who is one f t:ie most ef ficient railway heads in the country, n ()'.; at the stei-riii' wheel of 'he Gnat Northern railway system, suc ceeding Louis V. llili. C. D. Phillips who has been super intendent of the Oregon Hlectric for some time, has resigned and will be succeeded -ni August 1st by A. 1 ). Davidson who will hereafter look af ter the superintendent's duties on this line. Mr. I )avidsi m is said to be a very capable man, thoroughly con versant with matters concerning elec tric railroads. MRS. BURTENSHAW WHO DIED AT LEBANON MOTHER OF 13 Mrs. Barney Burtcnshaw, a promi nent Linn county pioneer, who died at her home in Lebanon Sunday at the ago of 81 years, was born at Grcen supvirie, Kentucky, in 1831, and vas married July 27th. 1848. She came to Oregon with her husband in 1863, locating on a farrii near Scio where they lived until moving to Lebanon in 1868. She was the mother of 13 children, eight of whom with her husband sur vive. There were also 37 grandchil dren and 43 great-grandchildren. She was a highly respected lady, a mem ber of the Presbyterian church. The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at Lebanon. Mrs. Bert Stevenson of this city is a grand daughter of the deceased. ALBRECHT CASE DISMISSED THIS MORNING IN COURT The case of Frank Albrecht of this city who was arrested last week by Consn'Tle Catlir. upon a complaint charging him with selling intoxicating liquors in violation of the local op tion law, was called this morning in Justice Swan's court where it was dismissed on motion of the district attorney for the reason that the two men who made the complaint to Sheriff Smith last week were unable to identify Albrecht as the map who sold the liquor. Alb.-Pcht was charged by the two men with sellit'g bquor in a house on North Jefferson street and when ar raigned in Justice Swan's court last week was released on bonds signed by George Cauhorn and Peter Riley. A BROKEN HEART IS VALUED AT TEN DOLLARS Chicago, July 24. Miss Konda Go wacka in her suit for breach of prom ise against Adam Kakwiz submitted this inventory, of damage done. She put her own valuation on her "broken heart:" 92 days of courting at $5....$46O.0O 1 marriage license. 1.50 1 wedding supper (ordered)lOO.OO Deposit made on flat 200 1 trousseau 175.00 Car fare to meet appoint ments 3.00 1 broken heart 10.00 Total....'. $751.50 The jury returned a verdict for the sum claimed. MRS. PERCY PENNYPACKER Texas Clubwoman Who Was Prom merit In Federation Convention. T6 " WALL STREET PLUNGER IS NOW A PAUPER New York, July 24. Maurice S. Wormser, who was reputed to be a millionaire banker when he died, two years ago, left an estate of $2,9-1 ,i. lie was the son of Isador Wormser, a multi-millionaire banker. He is sur vived by a widow, daughter and son. Mri Wormser, as administratrix of her husband's estate, will tile a report in the Surrogate court to- morrow. She is the chief creditor of the estate. She says that she lent him $60.01)0 in cash and that she is assignee of $20,000 worth of claims that she paid in his behalf. Among other creditors is Margaret Anglin, the actress, who has a claim of $5,658. Wormser was -one of Wall street's picturesque characters. Me was known for years as a daring plunger. On one turn of the market, follow ing the nomination of President Mc Kinlev, he was credited with having "cleaned up" $500,000. EUGENE MAKING PLANS FOR OR. ELECTRIC CELEBRATION The following from the Eugene Guard indicates that the people of that city are preparing to put their best foot forward when the Oregon hJectric enters liugene: At the Commercial club meeting last night, the executive committee on plans for the Oregon Electric cel ebration was extended to five by the addition of W. R. Wallace and W. J. Hill, and Mr. Wallace was made vice- chairman. The time for holding the affair was discussed and the opinion expressed that Sept. 10, the day be fore opening the district lair, would be the right time to have the bii event. The plans for the celebration of the entrance of the Oregon Electric were entered into at some, length and dec orations were discussed, but nothing definite was determined upon cither in tins respect or in regard to the time, The general committee will confer with and co-operate with the commit tee for the district fair. The reason . assigned by Supt. Campbell of the Oregon lines for re fusing the request that the train lie over here was that the engine is used for switching in the Coburg yards and that the granting of the petition would mean the employment ot a superfluous crew. o That Rockey Mason was seri- ously injured at Newport yes- tcrday afternoon, was the report which reached Albany this morning but later advices are to the effect that Mr. Mason's injuries were not as bad as the first reports would indicat.e According to the information received. Mason and Percy Young of this city were bathing at. the Natitorium. Mason was preparing to dive, but in some manner slipped and fell, striking his head on the iron railing and cutting a deep gash over the temple. As soon as the news reached D. P. Mason that his son had been injured, he immediately wired to Newport and was in formed by the operator at that S point that his son was seen on the streets this morning and from all information he had ob- tained, the injury was not a ser ious one. S W. H. QUEENER- OF STAYTON , SENDS REGRETS TO POWJAYS Former Albany Man Whose Name in Order Was Feather legs Writes Letter. One of the members of the order of Powjays to whom an invitation to ' the reunion recently held was sent,; was V. H. Queener of Stay ton, a former Albany man, who was unable to attend and sent his regrets as fol lows: "Brother Bricklayer. W. A. Cox: ' "The Great Umalicket; and the brethren of the Ancient and Hon orable Order, of Powjays: "Fcatherlegs" weeps when he is compelled to inform you that it is physically and financially impossible for him to gather with you around that "grand old constitution" which every true Powjay reveres so much, on tomorrow evening, but I want to assure you that my heart will be with you and when assembled around that old emblem "the grand constitution' will you think of those absent who can yet sing "Mary Had a Little Lamb" and the "Hull Frog Curled His Tail on High?"' Also think of our majority, who are now assembled around the ros trum of the Eternal Umalicket in the Great Beyond. If 1 was in Albany 1 could not meet Brothers "Hame legs," "Big Six," "Limburger," "Lady T" ami others that have gone ahead. Brother Powjays, the feathers on my legs have changed their color; my face is furrowed over with a few de pressions ;and my step is ungainly; hut I presume that all the old timers are keeping pace with me, for I am in no hurry. I hope that you will reorganize and that at yitir next meeting I will be wirli you, to go out west of town and there commune with those Epitaphs and talk over the events of nearly forty years ago, with those who sleen beneath the sod: to tell them to stand hard by the Wicket, for they will hear another rap soon. Yours in L. H. F. FEATHER L K G S . W. IT. Queener, whose nickname was Fcatherlegs when he was a mem ber of the old Powjays, forty years ;igo, is now a resident of Stavton, where he is, practicing law. JACOB LIEB WILL OPEN NEW BAKERY IN OLD YOUNG BIOCK Jacob Lieb. for nearly twenty years the efficient baker for Conrad Meyers, I have a bakery of his own soon, which will be located in the Young block,- which was recently moved to Lvon and second streets by Charles PfeifTer wdio purchased the building. Jake, as he is familiarly known, recently returned from a visit of sev eral months with relatives in Ger many where he spent his bovhood days and shortly after his return to Albany he decided to go into busi ness for himself. 'He is an expert baker and will carry a full line of cakes, pies, bread and other articles of baked goods. His bake-ovens which he has order ed will be located in the basement of the building, while the ground floor storeroom is being litted up for his needs and will be used as the salesroom. "Jake" has many friends in Albany where he has resided for many years and he will no doubt be given a liberal patronage. 1 he corner storeroom in the same building, fronting on Lyon street, is being litted for Walter M. Parker, the grocer, who will move to the new lo cation as soon as the work is com pleted. It is understood that Mr. Parker will dispense with his bakery but will carry a full line of baked goods and groceries as usual. MANY NEW STATIONS BETWEEN HUB CITY AND HARRISBURG The new stations on the main line of the Oregon Electric railway from Albany as far south as Harrisburg are as follows: Albany, 77.7 miles from Portland; Pirtle, 81.2; Blevins, 83.2; Oakville, 8f2; Fayetville, 90.8; Potter, 93.3; Tulsa, 95.3; Kixson, 98.7; Cartney, 101; Harrisburg, 103.8 miles. The list of stations is published in response to a number of requests received from residents along the line of the new railroad who are interest ed in knowing the exact location of the various stations. Mrs. Grant Pirtle went to Portland this morning for a few days' visit with relatives and friends. She was accompanied by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Roy Pirtle. Attorney and Mrs. Samuel Garland of Lebanon will leave tonight for a trip of several weeks to Yellowstone Park. Mrs. Oarland returned yes tcrday from Newport where she spent several clays. The Misses Sara Millard and Lou ise Pirtle were passengers on the electric to Portland this morning where they will visit friends for a fpw days. They will also visit Miss Wancta Riley at Newberg. MISS ELEANOR R. WILSON. Youngest Daughter of the Demo c ratio Presidential Candidate. INDIAN JIFE IS NOW A $160,000 HEIRESS 'Denver, July 24. After losing all trace of her father for 17 years, Sy pora Snyder, a 22-year-old half-blood Indian girl, the wife of a blacksmith at Evergreen, has discovered that she has inherited $165,000 as her share of the estate of Nathaniel Simpson, her father, who died recently in Kansas City. Airs. Snyder's mother, a member of the lilack Haw k tribe in New M ex- ien, died at the time of the girl's hi: th. The infant was taken by a Miss Josie Anderson and reared in 'the A'iciuity of Evergreen. The form er Miss Anderson is now Mrs. Joseph Ilaggues, the wife of a rancher living in Evergreen. Xathauiel Simpson, the father, vis ited his daughter when she was 5 verrrs old. After that she heard noth ing from him until notified of his death. ... St:iiySon left an estate in Kansas City, consisting of realty and cash, valued at $320,0(K). His original wealth came from the sale of oil lands in i Indian Territory, which he ob tained through his marriage into the 13Uck 1 lawk tribe. Despite their new-tounu wealth, V. II.' Snyder, the young woman's hus band, declares they will remain in Iw.crgrcen, where he will continue as the village blacksmith. JURY IN POWER SITE CASE INENT TO MOUNTAINS TODAY The jury in the case of the Ham mond Lumber Company vs. the State Land Board for S500,LKX) damages was empaneled at Salem yesterday in the circuit court of Marion county and was bruoght to Albany last night in charge of Sheriff Harry P. Minto where they spent the night at the M, rrancis hotel. Thev were taken to Breitcnbush Hoover, and other points along the Corvallis & Eastern Railway by spe cial train this morning where they will spend the day viewing a number of power sites in litigation. I'ollowing arc the men composing the jury: Robert liolher, Joseph Reubens. H. H. Vandcvcrt, P. V. Cot ter, C. M. Lockwood, W. F. Pohle, Clifford W. Brown, John Gamble, R. V. Ohmart, Lee Kerber, b. P. bngle and L. M. Herren. I hey will return to Salem tonight and the taking of testimony will begin tomorrow morn ing. Father Lane went to Portland on the electric limited this morning where he will spend the day. Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Chamberlain left for Los Gatos, California, on last evening s overland. Mrs. Frank Albro leaves for Ester ville, Iowa, tonight, after visiting her father. W. Meade. Mrs. Fred Fortmiller and children went out to Lebanon this morning where they will spend the day at the home of Mrs. Kalston. MVs. J. B. Birch and daughter, Miss Pauline, left Jhis morning for New port, where they will remanin for a few days while enjoying an outing. F. Mi Bloom, a prominent resident of Mill City, who spent yesterday in the Capital City, looking after busi ness matters, returned home this morning. Miss Mamie Irvine of 'this city was a passenger to Detroit this morning to spend a few days visiting her sis ter, Miss Jessie, who is enjoying an outing there. Mrs. S. L. Russell of Bloomficld, Iowa, who has been visiting the past week in Albany at the home of her sister, Mrs. Grant Pirtle, left for her home this morning. l. tv, 7" i La f- J? $-1 W. D.HOLLINGSWORTH MAKES TWO ATTEMPTS TO END LIFE Letter from Wife Who is Said To Be Visiting Here Causes Portland Man Grief. W. D. Tlollingsworth of Portland, whose wife is said to be visiting friends in Albany this week, made two unsuccessful attempts to end his life on Monday evening at his home, 3o4 North Twenty-sixth street, Port land, but each attempt was frustrated by his landlady, Mrs. Hall, who climbed through the window on both occasions and shut olT the (lowing gas, bringing 1 lolliugsworth out of his stupor. I lolliugsworth received a letter on Monday evening which he told parties was from his wife in Albany. After reading the missive he said that he would never be seen alive again and went' to his rooms, where alter turn ing on the gas he lay down on the bed to await the end. After rescuing I lolliugsworth the second time. Mrs. Hall, the landladv. became tired with playing the pant and notified the police, who warned him that if he attempted to repeat the stunt he would be arrested. He did not try it again. The name of 1 lol liugsworth does not appear in any of the Albany directories. ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETED FOR K. P. EXCURSION AUG. 1 The Knights of Pythias' excursion train to Breitcnbush will leave the union depot Thursday morning, Aug ust 1st, at 7:30 o'clock, and the fare for the round trip will be $1.60. The committee having charge of the excursion met last evening with A. A..Mickel, the local Southern Pa cific agent, and completed all ar rangements for the train. A large crowd from Brownsville, Lebanon, ami Scio will join the excursion at this city and enough cars have been ordered to accommodate everybody. Agent M ickel will accompany the excursionists, and says that his com pany will provide every thing neces sary tor the comlort and -covcnicnce of the crowd. The train will be com posed entirely of vestibuled chair cars which are roomy and comfortable. The tickets for the trip will be in the hands of the committee on Satur day and can be secured from A. A. Mickel, the local agent of the S. P.; George C. Richards, John G. Bryant, Lelaud K. Gilbert, and others to be selected next week. Stops will be made by the train enroute to Breit cnbush to permit those who wish to drop off at towns along the way and Hag the train on the return trip. A most enjoyable day is anticipat ed and everybody who can should make preparateions to go on this ex: cursion which will likely be the only one to be run from Albany to the mountains this summer. MAYOR GILBERT'S ORCHARD IS GROWING RAPIDLY NOW Mayor Gilbert. Del Crown ami G. W. IVnncbakcr, manager of the Al bany Nursery, drove out to Mayor Gilbert's 40-acrc ranch four miles cast of Albany near the Oregon Klec tric, yesterday, where they inspected the young apple orchard on the tract. The trees were set out by Mayor Gilbert two years ago and were all found to be in perfect condition and growing nicely. Manager Pennebak er of the Albany Nurseries said that he had never seen fruit trees grow so nicely as those on Mayor Gilbert's place and was very much pleased with the appearance of the orchard. FIRE AT BAKERY QUENCHED BEFORE DAMAGE IS DONE A fire which might havt entirely destroyed the Parker bakery a few days ago was discovered by George Cline in time to prevent the flames from getting a good start and the damage done was slight. Cline, who rooms in the First Sav ings bank building, was dressing in his room when he noticed the flue of the bakery was burning out. He watched the flames for some little time and finally noticed that a, blaze appeared in the roof near the bottom of the flue. He notified Mr. Parker and the blaze was quenched before any damage was done. E. R. Cummiiigs was in Shedds yesterday afternoon looking after business matters. A. R. Baker, manager of the Ham mond Lumber Company at Salem, ar rived in Albany last evening and went to Mill City this morning. Robert S. Shaw, manager of the Hammond Lumber company at Mill City, left thU morning on the special for Breitenbush. He arrived in Al bany last evening from Salem where he attended court. NOVEL DEFENSE SaysHeCould Not Read English and Portion of Deed Omitted When It Was Read. PLAINTIFFS WOULD CANCEL DEED TO THE PROPERTY Papers Providing for Original Transfer of Land Contained Forfeiture Clause. That the defendant is unable to read the Publish language and that at 'he time a cutaiii Kga' document was read to him. a portion of the same was omitted, is the novel de fense which, appeared in an answr filed with County Clerk Willard L. Marks this afternoon The title of the ease is R Seeek and 11. J. Seeek vs. A. Jake!, A. J. Newman and I. V. Newman, the complaint having been filed several days ago. In the complaint the plaintiffs claim thaton or about the 2lth day of June. PHI, they sold and conveyed four certain lots in the city of Lebanon to the defendants; and that in the in strument conveying the said lots, was a toi lYiture clause providing that in the event the said property is ever used as a livery, sale or ferd stable, the properly should revert to the or iginal grantors. This suit was com menced for the purpose of cancelling tjie deed in miestiou ami establishing title in the plaintiffs. In the answer filed this afternoon, it is contended by the defendant A. Jakel, that he could not read written l-'nglih ami that the said plaintiff fraudulently omitted the' forfeiture clause at the time the same was read to him. JAMES O'DONNELL WOULDN'T .TELL SOURCE OF LIQUOR John O'Donnell who was arrested on the streets of this city last evening while in an iiiloicnied condition, was arraigned in police court this morn ing where he plead guilty and was lined ten dollars and o.sts by Judge' Van Tassel. Not having the change with him, O'Donnell will assist Super intendent of slreets liies for lite next 'ive days in beautifying the avenues of the city, during which time he will ocupy apartim nH at the city hastik. When asked by Judge Van I assef where he got his booze, O'Donnell re plied that he wouldn't give anybody away. Newton Coleman, a laborer, was also arraigned this morning on a drunk charge, lie plead guilty and was sentenced to ten days in jail, which was suspended providing he left town and didn't return. He left immediately. MEDFORD OFFERS FREE POWER FOR FACTORIES Medford, Or., July 24. In an ef fort to secure manufactories for Med ford, an official offer of free water, free sites, free lights and power has been made by local business men. The sites will be donated outright, and tax exemption is promised for a term of years. Fur '2 months the California & Oregon Power Company will give electric power and light, and the city will furnish free water. In conjunction with this offer, a madc-in-Mcdford campaign has been started, and prizes, aggregating sev eral hundred dollars, will be given each year for articles made in this city. GOES FAR TO WED A MAN SHE NEVER SAW Washington, Fa., July 16. Miss Anna Lewis, daughter of W. G. Lewis, has left her home for the Philippine Islands, to become the bride of Prof. James Stewart, in charge of Govern ment schools in the Philippines, whom she never has seen. The ceremony will be performed in Manila. The bridesmaid will be Miss Mary Lewn, a sister of the bride, who has enacted 'he role of Cupid in the romance. Miss Mary Lewis for several years has been a teacher in the Philinppincs and thus came to know Prof. Stewart. Sister Mary wrote home about Prof. Stewart and finally an introduction by letter followed. Photographs were exchanged and it was mri long until the schoolmaster, on the other side of the world, had been accepted by the maiden back in Pennsylvania.