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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-06
Oden B. Gray Taken by Police in Connection With
Issuing False Checks for $4,000 Against Customers
Acknowledgement Man Bookkeeper Familiar
With Funds in the Institution.
YOUNG MAN CAUGHT BY SECRET INQUIRY
Missing Slips First Battle Investigators, as Evidence Had
Been Taken Away-EmpIoye Said to Have
Spent Cash Freely.

Forgeres involving the of $4,000 charged to-
day against Oden B. Gray, thirty years of age book
keeper in downtown bank, when he taken into
tody by Central Office Detectives Evans and O'Dea.
The arrest was made the result of secret nvestga-
ton which the police and officials of the bank have been
conducting for the last three weeks
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All Indications Are That Action VIII Be Taken at
Present Session Of Congress, and Fight For
the Consumers in District viii
Be Won
REDUCTION IN CHARGE ONE OF FEATURES
Adoption of Sliding Scale of Prices and Dividends Prob
able-Recapitalization to Be Left to Commis-
sion-Qualiy May Not Figure.
By 7. c. WELLIvER.

Indications today that the gas fight viii be at
this session Of Congress.
Congress is determined to move in the matter, and
within the next week bill will be reported to the Senate
bv District Committee which all parties viii agree.
The meeting of the District Committee this week developed
that the body IS decidedly in favor of effective legislation
The substance of this follows:
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Gray is accused Of having received the
money from two forged checks, one for
S810. cashed August s. 1908. and the
other for s., 80. Cashed August %, 1905.
The Washington Loan and Trust Com
pany. by whom he was employed. viii
not lose anything by the transactions,
being completely protected by bonds.
The fact that the checks in question
were forgerjes was not discovered until
the early part OF last month, when the
accounts for the year were audited.
Gray has denied that he cashed the
checks. or that he received any money
on them. He refuses TO talk about the
case.
Great Secrecy Maintained.
The secrecy which has been maintain
ed by the police IN unraveling the mys-
tery of the two forged checks IS indi-
Gated by the fact that the usual for
maIity Of obtaining a warrant from the
Police Court, after the detectives had
gathered what they believed was suf-
hcint evidence TO justify an arrest. was
not observed.
Inspector Boardmah, chief Of detec-
tives said the warrant would be issued
Monday, and that the amount involved
would be at least 5000.
Gray was working over mis- books this
worning when Detective Evans stepped
into the small wire cage provided for
the bookkeeper and requested Gray TO
accompany him 10 headquarters. with
out making any objection. Gray put on
his hat and coat and went with Evans
10 the inspectors room. where. ia the
presence Of an official Of the bank, DE
was questioned at length. II is said he
denied the accusation.
Forged Checks Traced.
The fact that two checks for a large
amount had been forged against ac-
counts ln the Washington Loan and
Trust Company was first brought to
the attention of the bank officials
through the clearing house.
These checks had been drawn AGAINST
SWo OF the largest accounts fn the bank.
and had been cashed without any hesl-
tancy- The police say neither Of the
checks was presented originally 10 the
company by which Gray was employeI.
but that the money on them was paid
out by another bank who believed the
signatures genuine. Both Of these
checks are missing from the files Of
the bank. and TT is said they have been
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Oualtrough Guilty.

tIERAIsIAkt Feb. Grinding Capt.
Edward +. QuaItrOugh, Of the battle
ship Georgia, guilty Of conduct unbe-
coming an officer Of the navy, the
c0urt-martal composed Of officers Of the
American fleet, today announced its
finding. and inaicts penalty OF six
months suspension from duty, and loss
OF ten numbers 3n rank.
The finding sreated surprise, not only
TO the men OF the feet. but 20 the pub
lie in general an unofficial report OF
the court-martial cabled all over t-e
world having announced that Captain
Qualtrough had been found mot guilty. d"
Followed Reception
The charges against Captain Quail
trough followed a reception giysu at
Tangier by the American Minister Gum
mere. and were made by Rear Admiral
Wainwright, and subordinate officers.
Captain QuaItrough was sun moued
before court-martial 10 answer charg-
es Of being intoxicated auC being guilty
or other acts unbec0ming a naval Off
Ger AT the reception.
His defense was that on the NIGHT
prior to the reception be had but four
hours or sleep. the rough sea demand
ing ms presence on the bridge of the
/ Georgia, and also, that he was in IN
health.
III, Not Intoxicated.
He admitted having taken three glass
es Of light wine. at the Gummere din
ner and claimed that his appearance
was due to Illness and not to int0xlca-
/ tion Surgeons Of the Georgia were
witnesses as TO Captain Qualtrough's
I ll health. and his explanation was cor
r0bOrateo by several other witnesses
from the Georgia.
Rear Admiral Sperry approved the
I courts findings and .abled the Navy
Department II the sentence had been
dismissal. the findings wou;1 have 10
20 10 the President for approval-but
being merely suspension, and loss OF
numbers. the admiral has the reviewing
authority with power 10 approve,
The loss Of ten numbers means that
ten officers, now below QualtrOugE. Ia
rank. viii be eligible to promotion TO
"a rear admIraIsHiD ahead OF him.
The Georgia SIS nos, under command
or Lieut. Commander George w. Kline.
who assumed control when Oualtrough
was relieved
May Beat Schedule.
NORFOLK. Va. Feb. 6.-Information
that the Atlantic GeeF may reach Hamp-
ton Roads on Sunday, February q. or
even earlier. instead Of Monday Feb
ruary %. as expected. has been received
here iu q cablerram from one OF the
officers OF the fleet to his wife. There
win be no general leave. according 10
this officer until after the review. but
short leave or half an hour viii be
given the officers 20 greet their fami-
lies at old Point
The probability that the fleet win ar
rive "a day or more ahead OF the time
..#. Fa-. M. q F-a
plans OF the reception committee. 1t Is
fun Of interest 90 the thousands who
Continued on Second Page.)
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HandsOmest and quickest train IN
Florida service Solid Pullman. electric
lighted throughout Office. 1E1 IA. ave.
-AdVt
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Today-HIgh tide sos a. m. and gI4
r. m. Low tide. 9 80 "a. ul, and 9 rs D m.
TomOrFoW-Hish tide, g.4J a m and
9-5 b. Low tide S.52 "a. m. and
and 4,Q7 ?. ~.
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PERSIAN ROYALISTS
DEFEAT THE REBELS
Battle Takes Place at Chatib.
Loss of Vanquished Said TO
Be Hundred.

VIENNA, Feb 6.-The Persian Toyallst
forces under -Ed-DOwleh, defeated
the rebels today ln a battle at Chaub,
a village close TO Tabriz-
News Of the battle was received by
the ministry OF war. The rebels are re-
ported as losing 100 men.
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10 Refurn

s1.2s to Baltimore and Return
saturdays and SUNDAYS via Pennsylvania
Railroad Tickets good returning antlI
Sunday night All regular trains ex-
c8pt the Congressional Limited. "-AdY
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-30
NOW READY FOR
DISTRIBUTION

The proceedings of the fiftieth
anniversary of the admission of the
State of Oregon into the Union, for
the publication of which an appro-
priation was made at the last ses-
sion of the legislature, have been
completed by State Printer Duniway
and are now ready for distribution.
Copies of them may be secured by
applying to the state librarian at
Salem, or by applying to Secretary
Hines, of the State Horticultural
Society, at Portland.
State Printer Duniway has also
received the final copy for the music
catalogue of the State University,
and the work of publishing this is
going forward at both a rapid and
satisfactory rate.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-30
x X X X * x X X X X x X X *
INTERPRETATIONS =
x y y 4 x y * X x !: x x 4 x 4

Three articles of incorporation
were filed today with the secretary
of state. They are as follows
Northwest Buck Company; prin-
cipal office, Portland; capital stock,
$4,000; incorporators, F. w. Vog-
Ter, Norman DeVaux and F. d. Vog-
Ter.
Pacific Coast Trust Company.
principal office, Portland; capital
stock, $4,000; incorporators, w. 3.
Mersereau, w. B. Streeter, B. Gild-
ner and Mary Monks.
Warner Lake Irrigation Company;
principal Office, Portland; capital
stock, $25O.OOO; incorporators, w.
H. Bradford, E. C. Belknap and
Charles H. Glenn.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-30
Hnrnev StocI,men selI.

On account of large portion OF
Harney county lands being thrown
open to settlers under the Desert
Act, the stockmen of Harney county
have been selling off their stock
fast this fall. The Harney Stock
company sold 10000 head and the
Pacific Livestock company has sold
several thousand, besides what the
smaller owners have disposed OF.
making a total of 10000. Several
thousand head of sheep have been
sold In the Stein mountain country
owing to the shortage of range.
Cattle have brought good price, an
average of $50 per head :
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-30
A BOOSTER TO
BOOST ROSEBURC

Notwithstanding that the day be-
fore Christmas is the busiest day of
the year, movement was developed
in Roseburg that will give that city
and Douglas county one of the
creates boosts in their history. This
move includes, primarily, the pledg-
ing of sum of money for the em-
ployment of Thos. ID. Richardson
of New York, as chief booster for
that city and county at a salary of
$4,000 per year. The movement was
led by Hon. J. II. Booth, Hon. r. II.
Sheridan, w. c. Harding, J. w. Per
kins, Sam Josephson. The Douglas
County Abstract Co.. and Drs. Seely,
Settler & Stewart, who head the list
OF subscribers to the necessary fund
to adequately carry on this booster
movement for the coming year.
Each of the seven gentlemen or
firms above mentioned have pledged
$50 per month during the coming
year. Enough others are expected
to subscribe like amounts and many
more in smaller sums. The aggre-
gate of the booster fund for the COM
ing year for Roseburg and vicinity
will be not less than $4,000 or
$12. 600
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-30
FORMER
SALEM BOY
ASPHYXICATED

The Salem friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. T. Holmes, who at one time were
residents of this city, but now resid-
ing in Carthage, Mo-, will regret to
learn of the death of their son,
Ralph, from the effects of gas fumes
on the night of December s.
Below we publish an account of
the affair, furnished by d. W
Moore, of Carthage:
Ralph Holmes died Wednesday
evening, December s, 1909, at his
home on West Fourth street, from
the effects of gas fumes in his
romo, after he had retired for the
night. The gas was very low that
evening when Ralph went to bed.
He had been poorly for week and
remained in bed when other meni-
bers of the family-the mother and
smaller children got up as some
friends came in from Webb City.
After an hour of visiting, as all
were about to retire, the grand
mother, Mrs. Walker, went across
! the hall and opened the door, where
Ralph lay sleeping. The gas had
come on stronger and the room was
full of the fumes. She hastened at
once to the bed, but found the
child had fallen into the sIeep that
knows no waking. Every effort
was made to waken him, but all to
no avail. The physician could find
no sign of life.
The shock came as a terrific blow
to the family and friends. The faith
er was nine miles out in the coun-
try caring for things at the home
to which the family expect to re-
turn to in the spring He came in
haste through the long cold hours OF
the night, but only to find that all
was over.
Ralph was bright happy, prom
ising boy. He was attending the
city schools and was a member OF
the Sunday school of the Christian
church. Beautiful flowers were
sent by the teacher and class OF the
public school and by his Sunday
school teacher and class. The c..
W. b, NJ and the Ladies' Aid also
sent beautiful floral offerings. A
short service was held at the home
the next morning by the writer at
tended by many friends. The body
was taken to the home in the coun-
try where regular funeral services
We're conducted by Rev. David Mil
Ter Of Diamond. Mo.
1t is well with the child
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-30
Linn COUNTY
MAN BUYS
CERTIFICATES
II Not Redeemed in Three Years
All Property Will Belong
to the Purchaser.

G. NJ Giddings, Linn county
man, paid Sheriff Gellatly $176O.65
on Tuesday and was given 1876 de-
linquent tax certificates. If owners OF
property on which said taxes have
not been paid fail to pay up within
three years from the time the taxes
became delinquent, Mr.. Giddings
may take the property. In case de-
linquents pay up within the three
years they will have to pay Mr. Gid
dings IS per cent per year, together
with the added penalty provided by
the statutes.
The property that Is thus in the
hands of Mr.. Giddings represents a
tremendous value. Thousands of
acres are involved. and considerable
city property. Many 80 and 100
acre tracts, against which there
stands a delinquency of no more
than $5 and $40. are involved Lots
valued at $500 TO 1900 are In the
hands OF Mr.. Giddings because OF
small delinquency. BY paying the
penalty plus the 8 per cent Inter-
est they can be redeemed.
The public seems TO forget that
taxes are delinquent unless paid
within six months from April 8.
IL one-half the tax Is paid at that
time. the second half Is not deiin-
cause he makes more money on the
Many OF the accounts purchased by
Mr. Giddings have been standing
since 1907 and 1905. Unless the
owners get busy come of this prop
erty Will finally belong 20 Mr., Cid
dings.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-30

orably that in 1882 he was re-nomi-
mated and reelected.
Taking office with a million-dol-
lar debt and seven mills state taxes,
when he quit the taxes had been re-
duced to less than two mills on the
dollar and he turned over to his sue
cessor one-half millions OF dnnals
in gold coin. This is reao"d"i ae be-
in ; the best finAGairl history in Ore
H.
Mr.. Hnsch then retired fromoffice
until lie WIS induced by his farlo|
citizens to accept the sta : @caa,or
ship, to which position he was
elected in 1890, serving in the ses-
sious OF 1891 and 1898. I'm 1873
Edward Iir. was appo Il ed post
master of Sa4em by the late l'rrsi
dent McEip:e. taking charge of that
office .As.gls3 l 9TH of tina. Yea ard
in July, 1892 he was re appointed
by President Roosevelt
In 1868 Mr. Hirsch was m,rried
to Miss Nettie Davis, who was BORN
in Prussia, and in 1867, wiia her
parents, became a resident Of Browns
Vile, Linn county.
Mr.. Hirsch belonged to Chemeke-
ia Lodge No. /, !. o o. b., of which
he is past noble g.aad, andto the
Willamette Encam )msrt, Of which
he is past chief patriarch.
Edward Hirsch was one of those
broad-minded men who did not make
the search of wealth his sole object in
life, He found time to aid his state,
to faithfully discharge his duties,
and to throw around him much Of
the sunshine of life which comes
from genial nature, a kindly dispo-
sition from Difference for opinion of
others, and from a recognition of
worth with those with whom he had
been brought in contact.
Edward Hirsch was all his life
staunch adherent of the old Hebrew
faith, While tolerant of all other
religious beliefs, he was a man of
few words and a deep thinker on all
lines. He made and won friends by
his loving kindness toward all with
whom he came in contact. If he
had cause to be embittered over any
one he kept it to himself, and sweet
ened the disappointments of life by
always taking the brighter and bet
ter views even toward those who
did him an injury. He was the soul
of devotion to his wife and children,
and toward all who in any way we're
dependent upon him, or in any way
relied upon him in any Of the duties
and relationships of life.
The funeral services Will be held
at the Willamette Hotel, Friday at
10 o'clock, conducted by DR.. Jonas
B. Wise, of Portland. The remains
will be taken for burial at the jew
ish cemetery in that city. Friends
Of the family are invited to attend
the services.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-30
EX-STATE TREASURER
HIRSCH OF OREGON
Has Passed On and Leaves Life of Good Deeds and Spen-
did Record as Man and official to Bless His Memory.

Hon. Edward Hirscl, former state
treasurer of Oregon, passed beyond
human ken at near II o'clock We'd
nesday night. He had been the cen
er of solicitous care for several days
at his roms at the Willamette hotel,
where he has made his home for
many years-ever since he retired
from the Salem postoffice His last
days were cheered by the presence
of his family and relatives, all his
children being present but one son.
Besides his devoted wife he is sur
vived by the following children:
Ella, Lulu (Mrs. R. F. Loomis), Maud
(Mrs. E. e. McHilD, Guy, Gertrude,
Myer and Leona (Mrs. Richard
Brady. All of the children reside
in his city with the exception of
Guy, who is at present in New York.
Sketch of His Life.
Besides being a staunch citizen of
this city, Edward Hirsch was one of
the representative men of Oregon.
He has held several offices of public
trust and was always found loyal and
efficient. He was an honorable
business man and because of his great
heart and social, genial nature he
was quick to recognize true wor h
in others Everywhere these quail
ties have won for him warm regard
and it is safe to say that few men
in Oregon had more warm friends
than Edward Hirsch.
He has been a resident of this
state since 1858. His father was
Sampson Hirsch and in the family
were ten children, six he number
becoming residents of Oregon.
Edward Hirsch was born May 8,
1886, in Hoheback. Wurtemberg,
Germany, and when only years of
age was left an orphan. He then
left his native village and went to
Esslingen, where he resided for five
years, during that time acquiring
good common school education. At
the age of 10, in 1855, he sailed for
America, attracted by he possibiH-
ties and opportunities of the new
world.
Accompanied by his brother Solo
mon he arrived in Salem in 1853,
I practically no capital, but he
had good credit, and the two bro
theirs opened a general mercantile
store under the ntme of E. & S.
Hirsch in Dallas. Polk county, which
place then contained a population of
100. In 1868 Mr. Hirsch was mar
ried in Salem and made his home
here A firm under the name of
Herman & Hirsch, transaoting mer-
camille business, was started in Sa-
lem and maintained continuously and
successfully for ten years, when Ed
ward Hirsch was elected To the Of
flee of state treasurer in 1878. He
was nominated on the republican
ticket and Mr.. Hirsch's election was
the beginning of republican success
in this state. He took the oath OF
office in September. 1878. and filled
the position so aeeeptably and hon
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-30
Notice of Annual Meeting.

Members OF the Oregon Fire Re-
lief Association: You are hereby
notified that the regular annual meet,
ing OF the members OF said associa-
tion will be held al Burns Hall, Me-
Minnville, Oregon, on Tuesday, jan
nary II, 1909, at 10 O'Clock a. m
for the purpose OF eleotng three
trustees and transacting such other
business as may regularly come be-
fore said meeting.
w. G. HAGERTY,
l2-29-lt Secretary.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-30
FoIey's Honey and Tar IA the beat

Foley's Honey and Tar is the best
and safest cough remedy for children.
At the first symptoms OF a cold, give
as directed, and ward off danger OF
Group, bronchitis, sore throat. cold in
the head, and stuffy breathing. II
brings comfort and ease to the little
ones. Contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs. Keep always on hand,
and refuse substitutes. j. @. Perry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-30
squatlers Ask for IniunctIon.


Judge Harris of Eugene Is ex-
pected TO make decision I'm the
state court this week on a request
for preliminary restraining order
against some of the squatters on In
dian lands in the Siletz country. and
II Is also expected that Judge II. 8.
Bean of the federal district court
will decide whether he will grant
such an order in the case of Hare
vs.. Birknfeld AS fast as cancella-
ton Of claims Is ordered at Wash
ingtOn, an injunction Is asked OF the
District OF Columbia court prohibit
ing the secretary of the interior
from taking this action. In some
OF the varied forms of litigation, or
by means OF the bill before congress.
relief is hoped for by the end OF the
year
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-30
Monmouth Elect city Omoers.

At the recent city election held
the fOllowiHs officers were elected,
who will take Offlee I'm January:
Mayor. Hon. J. II. Hawley; council
men. b. MOreland, A. Peterson, r.
o. Powell; recorder. L. Ground; I;
treasurer, 1 c. Powell. marshall, s.
ID. Coats. This IS the Citizen tick
ct. The other ticket was badly de-
feated.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-30
Farmers Got a Think Coming.

The timber OF Lincoln county IA
said 10 be equal TO 230 sections and
is actually worth more than the en-
tire county is assessed for; yet the
farmers there are wondering why
they cannot get better roads. The
assessment should be looked into.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-30
Don't he Hopeless.

about yourself when you're crippled
with rheumatism or stiff ioints-Of
course you have tried lots OF things
and they failed Try Ballard's Snow
Liniment--it will drive away all
aches. pains and stiffness and leave
you as we'll as you ever were. Sold
by all dealers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-30

For Eczema, letter and Salt Rheum
The intense itching characteristic
of these ailments is almost instantly
allayed by Chamberlain Salve
Many severe cases have been cured
by IL. For sale by all good drug
gists.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-30

Mrs. s. joyce. Claromont. N. H..
writes: About a year ago 1 bought
two bottles OF Foley's Kidney REM
edy. II cured me OF a severe case
OF kidney trouble OF several years
standing. II certainly Is a grand.
good medicine. ana ! heartily recon-
mend It, y @. Perry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-30
Limit Nearly Up.

Time is getting In on that 9O-day
limit placed upon the date set for
beginning construction work on the
electric road from Eugene 10 juno
ton.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-04
Serge Costume.
Visiting Dress
In Cloth and veIveteen.


~ braiding
The
braided Of black braid aen trim the
Smart CoatDark cloth
this model
Materials
s - - -
IS
O.
trimmed
Four yards velveteen Az yards CLOTH "a dozen
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-04
chiIdren's New Frocks.

The high-waisted, one-piece frocks
are here for children. They look quite
quaint and charming in them. It is an
especially pretty style for wear at
their evening parties, made of messa-
line, soft cashmere, china silk or silk
null.
The skirt has the same lines used
on grown-ups. 1t runs to the bust,
and is almost straight over the waist.
1t fastens down the back under a box
plat, and the top part is made from
good lace, fine embroidery and some
times little gold and silver thread
Young girls wear this kind of a gown
In rose pink, old blue, Nile green and
faint lavender
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-04
To Hold the Muff

If you want to avoid losing your nun
in the car or leaving it at some shop.
as women are apt to do, have 1t at.
tached to your wrist by tiny gold or
silver bracelet and chain, a novelty
which is made expressly for this safe
keeping of valuable fur accessories. A
gold or silver slide adjusts the pro.
tector to the wrist, and the chains ara
long enough to allow OF a compare.
lively free movement OF the hand thug
decorated