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3 TITE MORNING OltEGOXIAN. MOXDAT. AUGUST 21. 1911 EWPOR T MADELEINE CRAFT WHICH MAY BE SCENE OF WEDDING, AND PROS PECTIVE PRINCIPALS THEREIN. Tennis Match Recalls Fact Ethel Barrymore Intro duced Astor to Her. CROWDS WATCH All Podetj-'a Eye on Pebutant Sh Gracefully TTIelds TUcqnet Against Colonel' Wed- . dine I Awaited. NEWPORT. Au. 10. (Special While Colonel John Jacob Alor and Ma fiancee. Ml.s Madeleine Korc. and her mother, are cruising; on the Colo nel's yachl. Noma. society, on shore, continue to dlicuu the approachlns; rr.srTlsae with no flagging- of Interest. Members of the Four Hundred would not be surprised to hear, the coming week, that the Noma had slipped Into soma North ahora point and that the millionaire and Ills charm'ng be frothed had been married. Leaders In Newport, the Nation's t mmer society capital, have taken u Brest liking to Miss f orce. Her virtues and cleverness ara being ex tolled on the verandaa of clubhouses and cottages. 4nd many Incidents of the colonel's courtship of the debutante ara being told. While here recently, the Colonel and Mill Force had several spirited games of tnnla, which recalls th fact that the couple first met on the courts at Bar Harbor. It was Ethel Barrymore. tn well-known actress, whose recent estrangement and reconcllatlon with her husband. Russell G. Colt, put her prominently In th public eye. who presented Colonel Astor to Miss Force Actresa Arranges Meeting. Just a year ago this month. Colonel Astor was visiting friends at Bar Harbor. He was an Interested spec tator at a gam of tennis In which Miss Force was a lively and leading parti rlpant. The athletic vigor and win some charm of th ;ttt: tennis player made an Instantaneous Impression upon the head In America of the house of Astor. He requested an Introduction to Miss Force and Miss Barrymore I Mrs. Cnltl arranged a meeting. Then began the attentions upon tb young woman by th Colonel, which grew, as the months rolled by. Into courtship and then betrothal. It la aald that while Colonel Astor was In Kurop last Summer, he aent presents to Miss Force every day. Since that tlm he baa literally showered gifts upon her and many Intimate friends of both assert that the Colonel has bestowed a considersbly larger sura than the 12.- oaa.ooo reported, upon his bride-to-be. Newport has decided that Madeleine Fore la not beautiful but It does not deny. that she Is unquestionably pretty and that In her finely shaped head, her glowing countenance and ber lithesome figure there Is the combination of charm that made Colonel Astor'a heart a willing captive. Society Watt-he Tennis Game. When Miss Force and Colonel Astor played tennis on tba lawn of the Casino recently, cottagers and clubmen found It convenient to throng the veranda and spread out upon the grass to watch the game. The eyes of all Newport were upon Miss Fore aa she zealously played to win against th Colonel, who plays a good game. Mla Force was gowned simply In wblte. the dress displaying her. athletic figure to advantage. he did not. ap parently, give a thought to the well- bred yet curious onlookers. She played ber game, and won. The Colonel had given her a slight handicap. Only once was there a "human touch" to Indicate that the opponents In the tennis match were engaged to be married. That was when Miss Fore playfully took a glass of water from Colonel Astor'a hands aa he waa about to drink, and consumed tba refreshing tiraugm nerseir. Misa Force has been the life of sev ers! parties during the visit of her mother, sister and herself at Newport. There ts no doubt In Newport that when she becomes Mrs. J. J. Astor she will take the place In society to w hich her husband's wealth and promi nence win entitle ber. I mil RY wis wi i FORCE r r-' I ,r,:rm v? I .... . sr. PLAYING ''UllriiWa.,-.- i jJ. M - 7" .'7 f v-A 1 7 ; ftxt I 3 if 7 f v. -- , i 2." ? t i. . J: H 1 ' 1 i-' i c m v r nc nnin ;m - aaiBi mm mw w -mm -ww mm mm ll-.ia J m V, ,' v V KILLS TREE - - J PARENTS OF BRIDE -SEEK ANNULMENT? Newport Elopers, Defiant, Say They Will Re-Wed in More "Liberal" State. MRS. GERAGHTY UNDER AGE Abase, Aetar'a 1 arht ssa Belaw, MIh Madelein Koree. Destruction of Auto Proves Lucky for Owner. BURNS, When Monarch Falle, Treasure Probably I .oft by Revolutionary Patriot Is DiM-loeed, With Chet Containing: It. FORT PLAIN. N. T.. Aug. (Special.) As a result of the burning of his auto mobile. Frank J. Ehle. a well-to-do farmer of this city, has been made un comfortably rich. When Ehle arrived at Ms homestead, which has been In the Ehle family for a century or more, h left the car In the shade of a huge and hlghly-prlsed old elm tree In his front yard. He had entered Ii la. house, when shouts from hla chauffeur announced that the car was burning. To get the auto away from the tree waa out of the question. as,the two men feared pos sible explosions. When destruction m complete and th" men felt safe tn venturing close to the epot. they tound that the fine old elm had been so badly burned at It -mbi mtl iiaiipa . ( a , M i nsee insi i ne on y inina i ' utv OCI IkCnO II UIVlt.0 EUnNtU Ifall the tree. This was done with little dlfflculrv. the trunk having been quite rorel Fire Do Damage In South End of Josephine Count;. GRANTS PA 8.5, Or.. Aug. 20. Spe cial) A foreet fire of considerable proportions has been burning on th north and south forks of Hllver Creek In th. south end of th. county. Reports from mere are that three settlers' home and belongings have been burned. On of th settlers had been thre. yea -a Improving his homestead. and now ne has nothing left to show for It. Tb Ore la alleged to have been started bv careless prospectors. A. J. Potter, a settler, even lost his shoes, so quickly did th bias, spread. and had to walk barefooted IS miles tn 9e4raa. where a store Is located. Tbe forest supervisor Is looking Into th matter with a view of prosecuting th guilty parties. 8o far this year Rogue river atmosphere baa been clear of smoke. hollow and the fire having eaten well Into It. Then csme the fortunate psrt of the misfortune! With roots rlrmly en twined about It. there ass disclosed a good-sized Iron chest, and In It a ere gold coins and gold and silver piste. The opinion here Is thst the valuable were hidden by a patriot who had has tened to Orlxksny to fight with General Herkimer, and who lost his lite along with hla rnmemnder. APPLE CROP MAY BE SHORT Picking; of trreen Krnlt Alarm at Walla Wi Cause I la . of BOY DROWNS IN MOLALLA I-lle Paalon, While I Aged I a, Haa Cramp n Swimming. OREGON C1TT. Or. Aug. 30. -(Special.) Le:le Paulson waa drowned today In the Molalla River one mile northwest of C'anby. near Cummlngs' ranch. Toung Paulson was In swimming with several ether boys and while attempting to swim across the river was aelsed with a cramp and sank. He waa li years old and hla relative live In Montana, where they were In formed of th accident by telegraph this evening. Tb Coroner la awaiting their wishes for th disposal of tb body. WALLA WAX. LA. Waslv, Aug. JO. (Special) Serious danger of a crop shortage tn applea . confronts the val ley, says L. M. Brown. publielty manager of the Commercial Club. The picking of green fruit for the early markets and high price offered for green apples for cooking and shipping arc robbing the trees of certain varie ties, asserts Mr. Brown, who has Just returned from a trip through the 1-ley Wolf Rivers. Maxson Seedlings and other large varlettee are especially In demand now and the high prices ara bringing tba green fruit into market when It should not be picked for an other month at least. Baggy Medicine Man' Pee. HfSCM. Wash.. Aug. 70. .peclal.) A letter found In the road near bere. written recently to a friend by an Indian "medicine man" living near th Columbia River, gives an Idea of the price paid for aervlces where a reg ular practicing physician Is not em ployed The letter was written at Toppenlsh. Wash.. and. translated, reads: This dsy iMonday). the way we came, we are about same no sick. One man sick: Ms name la Tellchen. I doctor him. and they will give me a rig. I may come with the rig com p'ete with harness Teu tell my wife. Tours much." JAIL QUARTERS CRAMPED Prisoner Are In I nsanitary Cage; at Jacksonville Temporarily. MEDFORD. Or.. Aug. JO. (Special. V- 'Conditions at he County Jail at Jack sonville are bad." aald County Judge J. R. Nell after he had Inspected the cage tn which 14 prisoners are housed while the new structure ti being built. "Four teen men are crowded Into prison space for nine, and the air at night must be vile. There are three small cells In th Jail, and they are meant to aocom modat a maximum of three men each. To Increase the number means to tn- se the unhealthfulnees of the Jail and to endanger the health of the pris oners, some of whom msy be. Innocent. "We are building a good Jail that will accommodate X prisoners In a sanitary way. hut that will not be completed be fore October 1. and In th meantime th )cJrC3-, prisoners must wallow in tbe bole now provided for them." Provided with shower baths for the prisoners, steam heated and equipped m-lth a reading-room which will be fur nished with good books, the new Jail now being erected at Jacksonville la one of the moil modern In the state. It Is of reinforced concrete and will be plastered both on the Inside and out. When completed It will cost JSOno. On the upper floor there Is a well-ventllated women's cell and a padded cell for In sane persons. IDAHO LAW IS STRICT OFFICIALS FORBIDDEN TO SEND PRINTING OUTSIDE STATE. Warrant for Arrest of County A-es. Said to Kvew) Wholesale Ignoring of Statute. nor MOSCOW. Idaho. Aug. ZO. (Special.) Th filing of a criminal action against E. J. Glmmell. County As sessor and Tax Collector. In Justice Camming' court yesterday by Pros ecuting Attorney Suppinger on com plaint of P. L. Orcutt, editor of the Ptar-Mlrror of this city, for having county printing done In Fpokane. promises to cause much contention among county and state officials of Idaho. The law on this subject is said to be aweeping. A warrant haa also been Issued for Clinton Wilson. GlmmeH'a office dep uty, but will not be served until Glm mell returns from Boise. I'nder the provisions of th law, "all coun'.y printing, binding and statlomv work. executed for or on behalf of the sev eral counties throughout the state, for whloh th said countlea contract, or In any wa becom responsible, shall be executed within the county." The law further provldea that If not practicable to have th printing done In th county that it must be sent to some place within the state, and pro vldea a penalty of 110 to 1500. It was the custom before this law ment Into effect for Idaho county and state officials to place orders for much of their work with firms outside tba state. For th reason that there were few countlea at tb tlm th law waa enacted, ten years ago, with facilities for doing the work, no attention was paid It In many Instances. Lawyers express tbe opinion that counties may recover from officials who have used the public funds to pay for printing done outside the state. - LIQUOR DEALER IS CAUGHT Officer Bays Beer of St. Louis, Or., Man and Arrests Him. SALEM. Or.. Aug. 20. (Special:) Deputy Sheriff Esch arrested Bert Aplln. keeper of a liquor store at 9t. Louis. Or., today. Aplln la charged with selling liquor on Sunday. Each drove up to the place In an auto and after securing a glass of beer also purchased three bottles and then placed ADiln under arrest. Nu- meroua complaints from neighbors had been lodged against Aplln for lllegau sale of liquor. Girl Mist Be 0 1 In Connecticut to Be Married on Tier Own Account. Rich Man'a Daughter Still Happy In New Role. NEW 'YORK. Aug. 20. (Special.) "he fact that Mr. and Mrs. Amos Tuck French, of Newport. R. I., In talking to their friends refer . to their daughter Julia Estelle. who eloped with "Jack" Gcraghty as "Miss French" is taken as confirmation of the story, widely told In New York and Newport social circles, that an en deavor will be made to have the mar riage annulled. The elopers were married in Central lllage. Conn. The laws of Connec ticut provide expressly that a girl does not attain her majority until she I 21 years old. She cannot be married legally without the consent of her par ems until sue has reached that age. Geraghty's bride is only 19 years old, according to reports from Newport and from- Springfield. Mass.. where the couple went after their wedding. H?r parents. It is believed here, will en deavor to take legal sfps to compel A'rs. Geraghty to return home, fol lowing which her legal guardians, who are her parents, may bring suit to have the marriage ceremony declared void. Brother to Thrah Bridegroom. Not only are Mr. and Mrs. French and the bride's aunt. Mrs. Elsie French vanderhiit. Inconsolable, but Frank French, the brlde'r (brother has de clared that he Intends to thrash Ge raghty at the first opportunity. Both Mr. and Mrs. Geraghty declare mat it tne marriage is declared Ille gal in Connecticut, they will be mar ried again In a state where the laws are more "liberal." Mrs. Geraghty is quoted in a Springfield dispatch as saying that she la determined to stand by "Jack." She added: "We can get along without any out side help. I ara In love, and believe so thoroughly in marrying for love that I am willing to wash dishes and make my own bed. If it is necessary. "In fact." laughed the happy girl. "I did both today, didn't I, Jack?" The Geraghtys were visitors In the home of the bridegroom's cousins, the Harrises. The Harris family is a good-sized one and Mrs. Geraghty has been making up for the inconvenience their unexpected descent may have caused by helping with the housework as much as possible. Mrs. Geraghty Dresses Simply. Though she never was stinted for gowns and Jewels at home, she dresses plainly and inexpensively as a young matron. Her only Jewelry now Is her engagement ring. It was given to her by Geraghty several months ago. but she feared to wear it at home lest her secret be found out. "You see, we had Intended marrying In September," said Mrs. Geraghty. "We actually had decided upon a date and all the rest and when mamma and the family heard of it It was 'good night' and little Julie was to be sent abroad to get over the 'foolish infatua tion." "Now, Julie, as a matter of fact, had thought this out very carefully. I knew what I was going to do. since Jack and I fell In love. So when the family began their little plans to break up our romance, we Just got our heads together and planned how we could get away." The little bride told how kind her new found friends had been to her. "Society folk." she said, "haven't, nme to oe that way. For Your Hair Here Are Facts We Want You to Prove at Our Risk. Marvelous as it may seem, Rexall "93" Hair Tonic has grown hair on heads that were once bald. Of course It is understood that in none of these cases were the hair roots dead nor had the scalp taken on a glazed, shiny ap pearance. When the roote of the hair are en tirely dead and the pores of the scalp are glazed over, we do not believe that anything can restore hair growth. When Rexall '.'93" Hair Tonic will do as above stated. It is not strange that we have .such great faith In it and that we claim It will prevent baldness when used In time. It acts scientifically, de stroying the gdini which are usually responsible for baldness. It penetrates to the roots of the hair, stimulating and nourishing them. It is a most pleasant toilet necessity, is delicately perfumed and will not gurrt nor per manently stain the hair. We want you to get a bottle of Rexall "93" Hair Tonic and use It as directed. If it does not relieve scalp irritation, remove dandruff, prevent the hair from falling out and promote an Increased growth of hair and In every way give entire satisfaction, simply come back and tell us and without question or formality we will hand back to you every penny you paid us for It. " We lend our endorsement to Rexall "93" Hair Tonic and sell It on this guarantoe, because we believe It Is the best hair tonic ever discovered. It "comes In two sizes, prices SO cents and $1.00. Remember you can obtain It only at The Owl Drug Co., Inc., Cor. 7th and Washington Sts. chjld. She noticed a metallic taste on the child's Hps. Her suspicions aroused, she kissed the other children. Mndlng the same condition present. She hurriedly called a physician and heroic treatment saved the lives of the children. PAINTER COLOR BLIND PINK, BLUE AND CRIMSON ALL SEEM; TO BE GREEN. 1. iSerdKmdjac of Aerll.Griy- tate urple The Color of the Coronation Is the Leading Color Note in Autumn Millinery Purple, the leading color of the season today in Paris and London, has taken New York by storm. It is at its best in the pretty hats we show made of taffeta and combinations of taffeta and velvet. -r-They are particularly charming with a high crown and upper brim of the purple taffeta and the under brim of a rich black velvet These saucy two-tone tailored hats are becoming to all types with their jaunty bows and loops of silks and drooping brims that partly shade the face, and fit close to the head. Prices range from $3.95 to $8.50. Man Who Long Worked at. Trade Rejected as Applicant for Job on Police Korcc. CHICAGO. Aug. 20. (Special.) The police board has rejected the applica tion for a job of a man who, after giving his occupation a housepainter and saying that he had worked at the trade all his life, proved to be color blind. The disclosure is believed to ac count for some of the vivid colors that appear on the houses of Chicago suo urhR. The man, whose name Dr. E. T. Olsen, medical examiner for the police depart ment, refused to make known, was taking the color test In the examina tion for applicant for the police force. He had attempted it four times before, and each time the result was the same. "He says he experiences no difficulty In mixing paints to get any desired color," Dr. Olsen said after he had gone, "but It Is my opinion that he is the man who painted three of the houses In a certain block near Lincoln Park. He must .have had an order to paint them all green, for they are the colors he choee pink, blue and crim son and th.it is what he said the three tassels were. It is expected that enough eliglblcs will be procured from the present list of nearly 2000 to fill all wants of ui department for a year or more. drawn from the contest for- Command er-In-Chief. leaving a spirited three- cornered fight for the place among I Maurice Simmons, of New York; John Lewis Smith, of Washington, D. C. and Oscar T. Taylor, of Pittsburg, all of whom are on the ground with the back ing of enthusiastic delegations. A hard fight is promised for nearly every office, while Louls-llle and At lantic City, N. J., are putting up contest for the 1912 encampment. West and Hill to Urge Good Roads. MEDFORD. Or.. Aug. 20. (Special.) Governor West and Samuel Hill will visit Medford September SO and address the good roads mass meeting to be held here on that date. Mr. Hill has ar ranged to deliver two talks. In the in terests of good roads, and the Governor declares he will back up the road advocates. Long Name Puzles. OLTMPIA. Wash.. Aug. 20. (Spe cial.) The state tax commission be lieves that It has the star collection of outlandish names, for In reply to its queries for Information concerning the SAFETY FIRST THEN CANCER GONE IN - TRANCE Operation Performed Without Anes. thesia Is Success. Couple "I don't Keeping Their Heads. know why Newnort has maae Burn a fuss over this marrlir aald Geraghty. "I guess It's bemuse marriages for love are so rare in that atmosphere that they cannot lmaa-lnn anybody but insane persons Indulging ii ii. oui june ana I are not in -nutr. ' " nrppinx our neads un der very distressing circumstances distressing. I say. not to us so much, uni ig our tumiiies. "It hurts when I read where I am rused of marrying Julie for monev. To hegln with, she hasn't got anv monev. and If she had barrels of It, or I had yachts or a seat on the Stock Exchange it wouldn't make either of us any hap pier than we are. I aee 'Julie's' brother-in-law. R.m Wagstaff. la fussed up over this mesat. llanoe.' Now. as a matter of fact. T don't think he has any more money or as good prospects as I have, so I don't sea why he should Join the kickers." It Is "I'p to Newport" Now. Asked if she exnected to have buihand received In the Mrs. Elsie French Vanderblit set when they re turned, the bride snapped her fingers Indifferently and said: "It Is up to Newport. If Jack la not received I will not be received. I'll stick by him. and If we ara not good enough to enter the tiresome old portals, all well and good. "I bava gotten so tired of all tha stupidity of society that It won't be ny deprivation to me. and t am an bappy I don't think I should have time to notice It if I were snubbed, for I shall have ayes for none else hut mv husband. If tha family want me to come back to them they shall have to Invite us. I won't make the first step." KISS TASTES OF POISON Mother Peiecta Children's Peril Time to Save Them. In NEW YORK. Aug. 20. Poisoned bv their breakfast. Mrs. Ella Bell, of 63 West Thirty-sixth street, and her three small children were saved from death by the mother's quickness in getting aid. One of the cnlldren Ruth, 2 years old silll is In a serious condition at the New Tork Hospital, where she was taken. The husband and father, John Bell, is billposter, who goes to work some hours before Mrs. Bell has breakfast with her children. The breakfast which mada them all III onslsted of canned peas left from the preceding meal. Some hours after eating the meal Ruth omplalned of feeling feverish. Soon fter that the other children became 111 nd the mother began to have a head- che, accompanied by nausea. Ruth asked for some water,, and her i mother kissed bar as she gave it to tbe 1 " WILKESBARRE. Pa., Aug. 20. While she was in a deep trance an operation was performed upon Mrs. Mary Kalinsky of this city for cancer of the stomach, no anaesthetics being used, and It is reported at the River side hospital today that it was suc cessful and that her recovery Is ex pected. She Is still In a trance and Is likely to remain In that condition for two weeks. Judging by the duration of a previous trance, which lasted six weeks. Dr. A. L. Haualehner. of this city, who studied Mrs. Kallnsky's condition when she was previously in a trance, be lieved that the cancer could be removed with safety while she remained In that condition. The cancer was removed without arousing her, and since the operation her general condition has steadily improved. VETERANS' FIGHT 3-SIDED Offices Much Sought In Spanish War Organization. OKLAHOMA CITY. Aug. 20. The eighth annual encampment of the Uni ted Spanish War Veterans was for mally opened tonight with a reception tendered to the 100' delegates who have already arrived by Mrs. Ida M. Galloway, president of the general auxiliary, and her staff. L. C. Dyer, of Missouri, has with- H3EIM IK 1UI AHK WOHKISU IP YOUR HUSBAXD IS WORKING IF YOU HAVE SOME MONEY COM ING IX EVERY WEEK OR EVERY MONTI, tbea you are entitled to credit and we'd be pleased to opea na account with you. It's -very con venient to trade wltn us It system atizes your expenses) yon allow your selves dollar or so a week out of your Income for clothes and you can keep well dressed all the time. New Fall styles now In values best in Portland. No cash or credit can bent them. Jf "Quality Clothes FOR MEN AND WOMEN $15 TO $35 WASHINGTON Near PARK MAJESTIC THEATRE. BLDd UPSIAIRS INTEREST on SAVINGS All East Portlander should patronize their East Portland Banks. They are safe and your friend. REMEMBER GREATER PORTLAND CITIZENS BANK 120 GRAND AVENUE "On the right side of tbe river." heirs of a Russian who died in Lewis County, the following list was repelved: Name, Polgree Dmltzuk (wife); town, Welikoffluzzez KowolostI; county. Kol zllski Slezd; state, Wolynzkee Guber nice. The conglomeration of letters tells the wife's name and where she lives in Russia. The man who died was known as Antone MItrack. but his rieht name was Antone Dmitzuk. lBISlilH -g ' ) a. JUST THREE WORDS About our eye-glass mountings: THEY STAY ON Two words about the lenses: THEY FIT -Have your glasses fitted at Thompson's and you will not have a sore nose or shudder every time you look in the glass. We Have All tbe Popular Style Kye-Glaus Mountings. THOMPSON i Second rioor Corbett Building Fifth and Morrison Summer Excursion Tickets East-bound ON SALE ON NUMEROUS DATES TO SEPTEMBER 7, 1911 Northern Pacific Ry. THE ORIGINAL SCENIC HIGHWAY A few samples similar reductions to many other points in the Eastern United States and Canada, as well as the Middle West: St. Paul Minneapolis Duluth Superior . . . Chicago . . . St. Louis... .$60.00 . 60.00 . 60.00 . 60.00 . 72.50 . 70.00 New York Philadelphia . . Omaha Detroit Boston Montreal, Que. .$108.50 . 108.50 . 60.00 . 82.50 . 110.00 . 105.00 Yellowstone National Park Season to September 15. Long limits and liberal stopovers. Low rates for Great Lakes steamer trips. Let us arrange your itinerary It will be a pleasure. $TH NORTH COAST LIMITED The One Exclusively First - Class Train to Minneapolis and St. Paul and East. MISSISSIPPI VALLEY LIMITED The Through Train to the Southeast With Standard and Toutlat Sleeping - Cars. Observation-Library Car and Dining Car.. 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