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0 T1TE MORNING OREGONIAN. MONDAY. APRIL 10. 1911. FUNS OF FULL OF PACKERS MEAN NG Portland's Position as Live' stock Center Established by New Enterprise. OTHERS ARE TO FOLLOW , Competitive Slarket for Farmers Will Be Created. Says C. C. Chapman, and Country 'Will Develop a lies a 1 U Ths announcement of Ferdinand rulEbrrr. of New Tork. president of in sen warsscmia nuwi-fr .om ' pany. on of the large mrI-pklnK ronrorns of the United State that It . t the Intention of bis company to con struct a large now packing plant, mod ; rrn In every way. In rortland a xn aa possible. u received with satlsfac tion yesterday lr business men. retails In addition to those Included In the memorandum signed by I-ouls ; Swift and M. J. Salsbrs:r are believed to remain open for aettlemenL Soma ' of these details bar to do with aoxll . Ilary concern, rather than with the construction of the proposed plant In Jort:ard. The leas held by Schwarsschlld A Puliberver on the Zimmerman plant In South Portland will expire May 1. The option to renew the lease expired April 1. said men In a position to know. Negotiations between the principals, all of which hare been conducted in rtitcaRO. will be continued there, and upon the completion o( details now penrtlna-. formal announcement of the plan and the amount to be Invested In the projected plant will be ma-le. Interests In Portland associated with both Schwaruchlld 4k Sulzberger and Swift at Co, said yesterday that the ' result would not be made known to i them nntll the agreements were com pleted and ratified. Option on Old Site LapM-s. The lease of the Zimmerman site taken In 19') 7 by S. hwiriclii:d Sulz berger was permitted to lapse be cause the lessees preferred the Kentrn site. An option to purchase was per mitted to lapse also. R. W. Raymond, who Is In charge of the Industrial section of the Commer cial 'lub and throuKh whose efforts largely the Interested concerns were brought together to perfect an agree ment In Chicago, said that the an nouncement of President Sulzberger In New Tork was gratifying news. Mr. Raymond had an Interview with the Sulsbergers la New Tork In January and went over the Portland situation. Ills next trip, which waa to Chicago, was for the purpose of bringing about a closer understanding between Swift Co. and Schwarxschlld 4k Sulsberger. Leading In Importance among the many considerations Involved In the transaction Is the fact that It fixes . Portland's place in the Pacific Coast livestock Industry. The presence of Schwaxxachlld 4k Sulzberger In the field, making heavy and constant pur chases, said a man who has studied the situation carefully, will result In evitably In bringing still other packers Into the field. The Armour. Sinclair. Cudahy and National conrerna are among those likely to follow. This would gtve to Portbxnd aa established packing house district. Portland's Supremacy Settled. "Mr. Sulzberger's announcement Is good news Indeed to Portland." said C. C Chapman last night. "When the big plant Is In operation there will be no question of Portland's supremacy as a livestock center. It will create a competitive market, and that is what the farmer needs. It will consume ail of the products of the district and some products will have to be shipped all the way from the Missouri Valley. The demand here for meats of all kinds la enormous. This wlil result In Increas ing the production of livestock on the farm. It Is a natural developer of the country." It waa denied yesterday that a condi tion of the transaction was that an Interest In the Peninsular Investment Company must be secured. It was sa'd that the proportion of stock in the Portland Vnlon Stockyard Company to be obtained would be less than one third. It is asserted to be the desire of Schwarsschlld 4k Sulsbersrer to enter the yards on an equal footing. Tbe attitude of the Swifts has been cordial and liberal. John L. Sterrett. who represents. Schwarsschlld 4k Sulzberger at the Portland plant, said yesterday that owing to his official position with the company he could not express an opin ion until authorised by the manage ment In Chicago to do so. Edward A. Lundberg. of the law firm of McNary 4b Lundberg. represents Schwarxachlld 4k Sulzberger and has had charge of the negotiations for a lease from the Zimmerman estate to continue until the new plant is ready for occupancy. The Zimmerman estate Is represented by A. K. Clark. No agreement has been made. It was said that the Zimmerman es tate asked a much advanced rent rate, and that this feature of negotiations has delayed closing the transaction In Chicago. BRIDGE WORKMAN DROWNS Man Falls From Barge and Grap pler Recovers Body. When working at the site of the Broadway bridge. David Baisonguroff fell off a barge about 10 o'clock Sat urday night, and waa drowned, mak ing the first fatality In the building of the structure. No one saw the man go to his death, and for a time It was believed he had simply gone ashore. Countrymen of tlie man. who was a Russian. Insisted that he had fallen overboard, and caused a search to be mads by the har bor police Hugh Brady grappled for the body and brought It up within a few feet of the barge. Palsnnguroff was It years old and had a wife in Russia. He lived at the New Grand Central Hotel. The Cor oner took charge of the body. PERSONALMENTION. A. C. HaOam. of Hood River. Is at the Cornelius. rr. r. W. CNefl. of Spokane, was reg istered at the Portland. trill lam Pollman. banker and ex-Mayor of Baker. Is at the Imperial. L. J. Hadley. of Vale, was among yes terday's arrivals at the Oregon. John Morrison and H. D. Page, of Boise. Idaho, are at the Portland. J. W. Blnkley, aa attorney of Spo kane, was registered at the Bowers yes terday. R. E. Mat sen. a merchant of Marsh field, was at the Cornelius yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Winn, of Mel bourne. Australia, are at the Bowers. C. N. Huntington, of Kelso. Wash., was registered at the Perkins yesterday. T. J. Robinson and family, of Silver' ton. were registered at the Bowers yes terday. R. H. Smith, a prominent Polk County citizen, was registered yesterday at the Perkins. Dan J. Fry. a Salem druggist, accom panied by h!a son. waa registered at the Oregon yesterday. A. Bush. Jr.. grandson of the veteran Salem banker, was registered at the Portland yesterday. A. C. Dixon, of the Booth-Kelly Lum ber Company, la registered at the Im perial from Eugene. Rollle W. Watson, a newspaperman of Tillamook, was In the city yesterday, registering at the Oregon. C. J. Trenchard. ex-County Judge of Clatsop County, was registered at the Imperial yesterday from Astoris. A. J. Derby. State Representative from Hood River County, waa registered at I the Imperial yesterday. Mr. Derby was one of the two Demoeratlo members of the House of Representatives in the late Legislature. SAN FRANCISCO. April . (Special.) Portland arrivals at the Palace Ho tel today were Mr. and Mrs, W. Wurz weller and C 8. Loveland. SCIENCE TENETS TOLD 3000 IIR.VR, LECTTOER AT HEJ LIG THEATER. "Christian Science a Rctlglon of Progress" Subject of William D. McCrackan'a Address. "Christian Science a Religion of Progress." was th. subject of a lec ture delivered at the Helllg Theater yesterdsy afternoon by William D. Mc Crackan. of the board of lecturshlp of the First Church of Christ. Scientist. Boston. Two thousand people crowded the Helllg Theater to listen to the lec ture, and several hundred were turned away. The speaker was Introduced by Mayor Simon. Mr. McCrackan said In part: "This I. an age of practical achieve ment, and Christian Science Is In thor ough accord with the demanda made for proofs. It lives and grows In favor ( with tne needy or the earth by rea son of Its fruits. Christian Science makes no claim which It cannot sub stantiate and so, n this day of advance In every department of human activity. It la demonstrating Its right to be known aa the religion of progress. "Not that God. wbo constitutes the basts, foundation, and principle of all true religion, ever change, or pro gressee; not that the teachings of Je.ua the Christ, the founder of Christianity, need to be revised or the Bible rewrit ten. We read In the Scriptures that with God there la neither variableness nor shadow of turning; we also be lieve that the precepts and warnings of Jesus csn never become antiquated, and that the Bible of our fathers, the great treasure-house of Christendom, when spiritually Interpreted by Chris tian Science suffices for our dally needs. The thread of gold which gleams throughout the fabric of the Bible will shine forth forever to be apprehended by the receptive thought everywhere. "So It was not a new Bible which Christian Science contemplates, but one nd the same Bible, explained In a spiritually progressive manner. It Is not a new God which It proclaims, but the only true God. our Father which Is In heaven. It makea no attempt at an Improved Christ, for there la but one Christ, who Is In the bosom of the Father, perfect, eternal and Indestruct ible. Christian Science 1. progressive. and marks an advance In religion be cause It throws the strong light or Science upon the nature and attributes of Deity, upon the teachings and works of the Christ, and because It picks out from the Bible's make-up the essential Imperishable Import of Its spiritual message. "MURDERER" IS RELEASED Oklahoma Sheriff Say Man's Story lie Killed Negro Is False. William J. Harrison's declaration that he murdered a negro In Homer. Okla., three years ago, for which crime be surrendered himself to police Sergeant Keller. Saturday morn! Dir. la flatly de nted br AL J. Davis, sheriff of the coun ty In which the crime waa said to have occurred. The sheriff was blunt In a teles-ram received br Captain Moore yesterday morning. He simply said: "Release Harrison: his story Is false." The mes sage came at the end of a lengthy com munication by wire between Captain Moore and the sender. When first no. titled that Harrison waa nnder arrest here, the sheriff asked for full Informa tion, which was sent him in a night letter. Evidently be Investigated the statements of Harrison thoroughly. As told by the prisoner, the circum stance, of the murder were that the ne gro had trespassed In Harrison', water melon patch and when ordered out by Harrison's daughter. Insulted her. whereupon the father shot him. He said that be Jumped on a train and fled without waiting to find out whether the shot was fatal. He wandered over the country, he said, tormented by his conscience, until arriving here, two weeks ago, be decided to have the sus pense over. The officers are at a loss to aocount tor Harrison' falsification, aa he aeems to be fairly Intelligent- Upon receipt of the telegram be was released from the city Jail. PASTORS TO BE ASSIGNED United Evangelical Appointment to Be Announced Today. The conference of the United Evangel ical Church, which has been In senalon in trie First Church. Ladd's Addition, will convene this morning to hear the announcement of the appointment of ministers by Bishop Fouke. Service, be gan yesterday at 9:10 o'clock and con tinued at Intervals all day. Bishop Fouke spoke three times. Rev. A. A. Winter delivered the aermon at the First Church of the Evangelical Association, and Rev. C A. Gates spoke In the Lents church Rev. A- A. Winter, who was re-elected acting president of Dallas College at the meeting of the trustees. . well known In Portland, having been pastor of the First United Evangelical Church several years. He ws pastor when the plana for the new .tone church were adopted and grounds were secured In Ladr. Addition. He waa elected acting president when Dr. C. A. Mock, the president, went East, and he has per formed all the duties of president and financial agent the past three years. The River Heine, with Its branch, and ranals. connects the city of Kouen with one-afth or the total area of Franca aad vita se-tnlra it. population. Demonstratibn of Manicuri n g and Hairdressing. Second Floor Easter Millinery Display Reg. $2Q Hats Our showing: of Easter Hats awakens an enthusiasm that is catch ing. They are authoritative and comprehensive. They present an exhibit not to be seen elsewhere in all the West. The new creations selected by our buyer, who just' returned from New York, are daily arriving. One lot, comprising Humps, Milans, Leghorns, Chips, Java and Azure foundations, trimmed in ribbons, velvets, silks and beautiful imported flowers. Hats actually worth to 41 O QC $20 grouped in one display and placed on sale at, ea. P A Easter Gift Sale In Shell Goods $3 Values $1.49 AH the newest styles in Barrettes and Back Combs, in shell and am ber, gold inlaid and stone-set nov elties, on sale at these low prices: Regular values up to $2.00, . . 98 Regular values up to $3.00, $1.49 Regular values up tb $4.00, SI. OS Sale Extraordinary of Pecguot SHeeti Pernio! IUs very unusual, indeed, to offer standard, staple merchandise of this kind at special prices. Despite the rigid conditions of the cotton market we will price Pequot Sheets, Pillow Slips, Pequot Sheeting in all widths in bleached and unbleached: Pequot Sheeting 2V4-yd. wide Bleached Sheeting, yd. 35 2V4-yd wide Bleached Sheeting,3212 2-yard wide Bleached Sheeting, yd. 30c 134-yd. wide Bleached Sheeting, 37xa iya-yd. wide Bleached Sheeting, yd.25 iy-yd. wide Bleached Sheeting, yd. 191 Musical Recital Tomorrow 3 P. M. Under Direction Mrs. Rose BlocH Bauer In Our Auditorium on the Fourth Floor Admission by TicKet Only. WhicH May Be Secured From Pupils ' Sale of Libbey Cut Glass yIJtbeyjCVasesat S3.80 $5.60 Libbcy Cat Vageg at 84.40 Sgibbey Cut Vaseg at $5.20 jlTLibbey Cnt Vanes only S8.80 $rOJDO"Libbey Roue Bowls, $8.00 $15 Libbcy Rose Bowla, $12.00 $16.60 Lib. Tnmblcrs, dz. $13.20 Sale' American Cut Glass $4.00 Sugar and Creamer, $3.20 $5.60 Sugar and Creamer, $4.40 $10.50 Cut Tumblers, do. S8.40 $1.65 Fancy Nappies, each, $ 13 2 $ 1.95 Fancy Nappies, each. $ 1.45 $2.60 Fancy Nappies, each, $2.O0 ELLIS CHARGE NOT COVERED BY LI? District Attorney Believes That Bribery Statute Is Not Applicable. F0UTS WILL RETALIATE Attorney to Take Active Part In Movement to Recall Councilman From Tenth Ward Harring ton May Bo Candidate. Can Senses. Foots. State Representa tive from Multnomah Cunty and pros pective candidate for DUtrlct Attorney, be prosecuted on a charge of bribery following; the allegation of Councilman Ellis that Fouls offered him IJ500 if he would see that his antl-pavlng-truet ordinance failed to get on the ballot? District Attorney Cameron does not think that the statutes defining- brib ery and providing penalties therefor are applicable In Fouts" cae. The Dis trict Attorney takes the position that the statutes In this state apply only when an effort is made through the uee of money or other consideration to influence a public official acting In an official capacity and on a matter that concerns the general public, and which. In the natural course of Its considera tion, would come before that official In an official way. Ellis Acting as Citizen. "Councilman Ellis, at the time the al leged offer of money was made to him by Fouts. waa acting In the capacity of a private citizen, and not in an offi cial capacity as member of the City Council." said Mr. Cameron yesterday. "The preparation and circulation of any Initiative petition Is a proceeding In which any private citizen, under the primary law, may engage. While so employed, although he may be an office-holder. Is acting In a private and not an official capacity. This aeems to be particularly true la this case. the Royal Worcester at $12.95 Easter Favors and Novelties Stationery store, main floor. Dinner favors, chickens, baskets, etc, 8c up. Napkin Dinner Favors, dozen 50 Easter design Napkins, dozen, 5 Easter Lilies, special at, doz., S2 Easter Postcards, dozen only 10 Easter Flace Cards, ea., 2c and up. SItaeets Pequot SHeeting 24-yd. wide Unbleached Sheeting SZ1 24-yd. wide Unbleached Sheeting, 30fr 2-yard wide Unbleached Sheeting, 27V 1-yd. wide Unbleached Sheeting, 25 lV2-yd. wide Unbleached Sheeting, 231 All Mail and Telephone Orders Filled. $7.60 Lib'y Flower Backets $6.00 $10.60 Libbey Flower Pots, $8.40 $7.25 Libbey Candlesticks, $6.80 $8.00 Libbey Candlesticks, $6.40 $9 Libbey Perfume Bottles" $7.20 $10.50 Lib'y Perfume Bot. $8.40 12 Libbey Perfume Bot., $9.60 $4.00 American Cnt Vases, $3.20 $4.50 American Cnt Vases, $3.60 $6.50 American Cut Vases, $5.2Q $7.75 American Cut Vases, $.20 $16 American Cnt Vases, $12.80 $4.00 Berry or Fruit Bowls $3.20 In that the subject matter of the peti tion that Ellis was circulating would at no time during its consideration come before the Council where Ellis, In his official capacity as a memtief of that body would be called upon to act." Any prosecution of the alleged brib ery would resolve itself Into a question of veracity for the Jury to determine a between Ellis and Fouts, since no other person was present at the time Fonts made the alleged tender of money to Ellis. Py some it Is contended that the statutes as to bribery specifically make provision for the prosecution of Just such caees of alleged wrongful conduct as is charged by Ellis against Fouts. Code Definition Given. The code gives the following defini tion of a legislative officer: Every member of either House of the legislative Assembly, snj every member or any common council, board of aldermen, trustees, or other municipal, legislative or deliberative body, by whatever name known or called, from the time of his election or appointment, shall be held and deemed to be a legislative offloer. The section relating to bribing or offering to bribe an officer, reads: If any judicial, legislative, or executive officer shall corruptly give, offer, or prom lee to slvo any gift, gratuity, valuable con sideration or thing whatever, or shall cor ruptly promise to do or cause to be done any at beneficial to any Judicial, legisla tive, or executive officer, . . with Intent to Influence the vote, opinion, de cision. Judgment or other official conduct of such officer in any matter, question, duty, cause or proceeding, which then is or by law may come or be brought before such offloer, or with Intent to Influence such officer to act In bis official capacity In a particular manner so as to produce or pre vent any particular result, such person, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by Imprisonment In the penitentiary not less than one nor more than ten years, or by Imprisonment In the county Jail not less lhn one month nor more than one year, or by a fine of not less than (100 nor more than X1000. Fonts to Vrge Recall. In addition to making an expose of Ellis, which he says will be Interesting, Fouts has decided also to take an active part in the movement in. the Tenth Ward for the recall of Ellis as a mem ber of the Council. "It was not my Intention to take any part in this municipal campaign," said Mr. Fouts yesterday, "but my reputation has been assailed by Ellis. I shall now go before the people and tell them some thing of the character of the man who goes, about parading me In the role of a briber. I shall let the people, particu larly in the Tenth Ward, know the kind of man Ellis is and some of the reasons, if they do not already know, why the recall bas been invoked." Mr. Ellla could not be found yester day, but it is understood that he will have a fusther conference with the Dis trict Attorney. There Is a suspicion in some quarters that Ellis bas not told ail he knows. Fonts' friends, however,, de nounce Ellis' charges as) maliciously false and groundless. It la understood that Frank Harrlng- , and Bon Ton Corsets Pi cture Framing Easter Gloves $2 Values $1.59 Easter calls for new Gloves. AH who come for this line of Alexandre Gloves will be highly pleased. Re liable high-grade French Kids in two and three-clasp stj'les, black, white ad all new col- t 1 CO ore; regular $2 values P A .JV i aw'. 75s"?1 &S&f and Pillow Size 54x90, Size 63x90, Size 72x90, Size 72x99, Size 81x90, Size 90x99, Size 90x108, Best Size 42x36, Size 45x36, Brass Beds $17.5Q Vals. $12.75 $14 Values for $11 Sale extraordinary of Brass Beds, in very neat designs, with 2-ineh pillars and 5-8-inch fillers; height of head 584 inches, height of foot 401 ins.; size 3y2 or 4 ft.; regular CJ1 O '7CL $17.50 values, on special sale, only f IRON BHD, "with 2-inch continuous post, white or cream finish; size 3y2 or 4V feet; (T1 1 OH our regular $14.00 values, special at P BRASS BEDS Very pleasing styles, with two inch continuous posts; 5-8-inch fillers, height of' head 55 inches, foot 33 inches; our (PI 7 C" regular $22.50 value, on special sale P ton has consented to be the candidate against Ellis In the recall election. The petitions asking for the recall of Ellis have been signed. It is planned to file them with the City Auditor in a few days. DAVITT TO BE HONORED Hibernians to Hold Patriotic Exer cises on Anniversary. a Arrangements for the observance of the 65th anniversary of the birth of Michael Davltt were made at a meeting of "com mittees of the Ancient Order of Hiber nians and the United Irish League yes terday In the Gerlinger building. Wood men of the World Hall. 128 Eleventh street, has been engaged for exercises, which will be held Sunday night, April 23. There will be a programme of ora tions and music Michael Davltt was born in Stralde, Mayo County, Ireland, March 25, 1846, his mother being an American, the daughter of John Tore, of St. Joseph, Mich. Being, at an early age, the vlo tlm of the evictions, he was, at the age of 10, working In a cotton mill In Lan cashire, and lost his right a year later, afterwards being newsboy printer's "devil," and member of Parliament. He served several terms In prison on ac count of speeches delivered in advocacy of reform of the methods of governing his native land. He was a writer of note. The oommittee in charge of the ob servance consists of John J. Smith, P. E. Sullivan. L. Shanahan, W. P. Ullles, E. H. Deery and John Farrell. ' BOVINES INVADE- STORE Three Cows Enter Confectioner's Shop at Sheridan. SHERIDAN, Or., April 9. (Special.) The confectionery store of J. I Mor ris of this place was the scene of much excitement yesterday when three cows entered the store uninvited and took charge of thing's. A small herd of cat tle was being driven to the depot stock yards and three of the animals escaped. The trio of cows rnshed through the open door disregarding the cries and antics of passersby to head them off. and they were soon browsing among the Immaculate showcases. The soda fountain and showcases appeared to be demolished by the first headlong rush and frightened women clerks sought the "high places" without ceremony. A large crowd watched the peculiar performance from 'the outside. The cattle were Induced finally to leave the store. On oountry slab and block wood, dry. Edlefsen Fuel Co- you should try. by an Expert Corsetiere From the East One-Fourth Off Sewing Machines 2d Fir $3.25 Auto Veils $2.19 65c Veiling at 19c Every fancy or taste can be satisfied in this broad assemblj o Veiling. Mesh Veiling in plain, dotted and novelty pat terns in all colors; best regular values uja to 65c a "1 Q yard are priced special for this sale at only, a yard AUTO VEILS, in lace and chiffon, in black and all wanted shades; $1.50 values, special, 98c, and $3.2o values $2.19 Easter Belts for Easter $1 Values at 69c Our Easter Belt stock is very com plete. Suede effects, Elastic Belts, in plain or Persian web, leather de signs of all kinds, at C7 C" prices from 25 up to P - u Extra A line of Suede Belts, worth up to $1 each, special, only 69 ips Pequot Sheets special, special, special, special, special, special, special, each 70 each 75 each 80 $ each S0 each 90 $1.05 $1.10 ea. ea Pequot Pillow Slips special at, each 20 special at, each 22 Size Size All Sheets and Pillow Slips are torn and hemmed or hemstitched, ready for use. . Now is the time to supply your needs for the future. $122 Comfort $92 $14 Mattress $1Q In the bedding store, 3d floor, a sale of silk-covered, down filled Comforters, in beautiful floral patterns; a large assort ment of patterns from which to select. Special as follows: Regular $12.50 values, on special sale at only, each, $ 9.50 Regular $16.00 values, on special sale at only, each, $12.75 Regular $20.00 values, on special sale at only, each, $15.75 Regular $25.00 values, on special sale at only, each, $19.75 MATTRESS of plain striped or fancy art ticking, filled with pure silk floss, 6 inches thick, with heavy roll edge. A splen did $14.00 mattress that will keep its shape and C f ff wear well, offered special at this price, each NivrvV MATTRESS of cotton, f eltj covered with plain stripe or fancy art ticking, 6 inches thick; a regular $12 tO OC value, offered special at low price of only, each fOfJ TOM IRNi T Rainfall. Helps Farmers, but Wind Adds to Danger of Voyaging by Sea. 72-MILE GALE BLOWING Moisture Will Aid Budding of Fruit Trees, but Warm Weather Is Needed to Bring Ont Bees. Plowing Is Helped. The wind blew 72 miles an hour from the southwest yesterday off North Head, Wash. It lashed the Pacific Ocean to fury, adding to the dangers and dis comforts of ocean voyaging. Though abating in intensity inland. It did much damage. Small buildings in the city were blown over and tents set up on the East Side in anticipation of the coming primary elections were razed. Those at Union avenue and Knott street. Williams avenue and Morris, street, Vancouver avenue and Fargo street, Vancouver and Cook avenues and Williams avenue and Tillamook street were laid low. The storm kept up in the night. The Portland Weather Bureau Issued at eight o'clock yesterday morning a warning to all seaport towns on the northern coast. It was Indicated that there will be a storm of uncommon se verity. While a gale of 72 miles an hour Is 24 miles an hour of the official high record, it still is severe enough to make ocean travel dangerous. The strong wind was caused by at mospheric disturbances over the State of Washington. This was reinforced last night by another low pressure area moving In from the ocean. A wireless message received yester day from the steamer Rose City. 14 miles to the south off Yaqulna Bay, timed four o'clock, said the wind there was then blowing 60 miles an hour from the southwest, with heavy, fitful squalls of greater intensity. There was rain up and down the coast as far south as San Francisco, CaL It was regarded as beneficial to 1 Gift Sale Easter NecKw'r $2.25 Vals. 98c Very complete assortment of fancy Jabots, Stocks, Ruchings, Cascades, etc., and good assortment of Dutch effects, all selected from our regu lar stock of values up to $2.25. Offered special for this sale QO at the low price of only, ea. fOC 50x38, special at, each 24 54x384 special, each 28 farming operations. For some weeks past In many localities the ground has been unfit for plowing or planting, and the rains of Saturday and Sunday brought relief at a time when It was much needed. Orchardists said that it would materially strengthen the fruit buds now appearing and that If fol lowed by warm weather to hasten the appearance' of bees would be of almost Inestimable value to the fruit crop. Pol. lenatlon of blossoms is backward this season and the assistance of the bees is needed. STORM HURTS OPENING Star's Usual Crowds Lessened by Heavy Downpour. The Star Theater did not. yesterday, turn away crowds as It usually does on Sunday, on account of the storm. Still, there were many who braved the ele- , ments. In its new interior dress the Star presents an attractive appearance. Plans have been accepted for the re decoration of the lobby and the exterlbr. Two notable pictures were on at the Star Theater yesterday, "The Broken Cross," a biograph comedy drama in which New York types are depicted. Windsor McKay's cartoons proved one of the most interesting pictures run in many a day. The Star will have a good bill midweek, but the great event oc curs next Sunday, when "The Passion Play" will be shown. ' "Nell's Last Deal" was the banner pic ture at the Arcade. It was backed up by four other features and good songs and music. . "The White Squaw," a great Indian picture upon a new phase of Indian character, and four other well-blended pictures furnished a satisfactory pro gramme for the Oh Joy Theater. "Fortune Hunters" has the honor place on the Odeon's programme. "Trading Stamp Mania" was the comedy. The Tivoll offered Its usual pleasing entertainment. Next Sunday the management has se cured a splendid Easter picture as a feature for each of the first-run photo play theaters. Cliehalls Attracts Colonists. CHEHALIS, Wash.. April 9. (Special) Real estate transfers for the week in and adjacent to Chehalls aggregate many thousands of dollars. Several of ' the deals are for acreage near town, where berries and other fruits will be planted. There is no real estate boom on, but Chehalls has received many of the new colonists, due to the effective publicity work of the Citizen's Club and a number of these have alreadv purchased homes. Mr. Nash was first attracted to Chehalls by the advertise ment of the- Citlsen's Club in a well- known Eastern dairy paper. Singapore within a few years wtn have one of the rreatest harbors In the world. Nearly (14,000,000 more Is to be spent en 11. I