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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 15, 1911)
FRENCH DEPUTIES ! UPHOLD DE SELVES Conservative Deputies Make Attack on Policy of Sacri ficing Colony. TENSE MOMENT ADMITTED Foreign Mintr Declares Germany St1 Day by Abating First lie mand Negotiation Willi j Spain Are Friendly. PAKI-4, Dec. 14. The (lrmn, Rrlt- Ish. Russian and Spanish ambassadors were present In the Chamber of Depu ties today when Korelirn Mlnlatrr D Selves delivered France's contribution to the German-British debate and mads some addition to the revelation con cerning the Morwran crisis. M. De Selves (aid that Germany at the outlet of the crisis had asserted that aha would not arcept nor abide by a new Algerlras convention aa a meana of settling tba Moroccan ques tion. Tha discussion followed an Interpel lation by tha Count d Mun and other Conservatives, who wish to postpone ratification of the. Franco- Jerman ac cord until negotiations now frolna on with Spain are concluded. Count de Mun rondemned tha sacrifice, to a rival , power of part of a French colony, equalling in extent two-thirds of Franco and conquered by the spilling of French blood. The world, be said, had not seen Europe In a more menac ing condition. M. Da Selves admitted there bad been moment of tension due to tha excee- Ive demands of Germany. Reasonable negotiation ensued upon this, and M. I Selves denied that (ierroinjf had be come irritable- and tried to start a con- t fllct. M. De Pelves then defended the Fran- ro-Ormin accord, saylna; that the j world realised that France had emerged , from the negotiations fr from botng worsted. However, he continued, the chief advantaice of the agreement was that It freed foreign politics from the ' Moroccan question, which had been a , continue! source of conflict. In con I elusion he said the negotiations with Spain bad been taken up In a friendly 1 spirit, - "um -- I feated by 444 to t. LIFEBOAT CREWS SHORT IIoum Committee Told Atlantic Coaeicr Are I'ndrrniannrd. i WASIIINOTON. Pec. 14. William H. , Frasler. of Boston, secretary of the In- tematlonal Seamen's I'nloo. startled the i. House Committee en Merchant Marine i and Fisheries today by declaring that I on one-third of the passenger-carrying 1 ships on the Atlantic Coast there were ' not enough members of the crew to i man the lifeboats. He said most of l the ships carried only boats enough "for "S per cent of the passenger-carrying capacity of the ships, i The witness was one of a score who , , urged the passage of the Wilson bill ;to Improve the condition of men In aesfsrlng trades. The witnesses Included I. N. Hylman, P. 8. Gill, of Seattle. and Patrick Flynn. of Pan Francisco, representing the Peamen's I'nlon. and It. L. I'eter son. of Tacoma. and D. W. Iaul. of Portland. Or, representing the Pallors' , I'nlon. TOURIST RATE UNCHANGED No Drnartnrra Scheduled in West ern Asoclatkn Territory. ClflCAOO. Dec. 14. (Special.) There will be no Important changes In Summer tourist fares In Western Pas senger Association territory next year. At a meeting of the executive com mittee of the association It was de cided to request the rate committee to prepare a report on the subject In time for a final disposition of the subject at the regular meeting of the organi sation next month. The territory of the Western Tassenger Association ex tends westward from Chicago to Colo rado and Yellowstone Park. G. M. BROWN IS CANDIDATE Dongls Proeceutor Give fp Idea of Retiring Friend Active. ROSEPfRO. Or.. Dec. 14 (Special.) George M. Brown, for th last 1 years Prosecuting Attorney of this district, has decided to become a candidate for re-election. District Attorney Brown Is proba bly one of tbe best known prosecuaors In the state and his . services have proved Invaluable. During hi sterm but one man charged with a crime of murder haa escaped conviction. In thl scaee the evidence was overwhelming In favor of the de fense. Adding to his popularity Is the fair manner In which he handled com plaints brought to his attention. FOOTBALL NOTICE OMINOUS Xewport-OIsonvllle Game Announced a Cemetery Benefit. . NEWPORT. Or, Dec. 14. (Special.) The cltlxena of Newport, especially those having growing boys, were as- . tonlshed today to see the following announcement on posters placed con spicuously about the town: "Tbe Newport High School football team will play the olaonvllle Y. M. C. A. football team Saturday for the ben efit of the Newport cemetery." LEGACY CALLED SWINDLE Tacoma n Arrested Here on Charge of Cheating Many. Three ministers of the gospel. Rich ard Biauw. Norwegian Consul: R. Pur dy. a streetcar man and candidate for Sheriff of Pierce County. Washington: the Scandinavian Back of Tacoma. and ' more than 1 poor or working clasa Norwegians will appear against Thorn Dahl. a fireman, aaed 1 years. If he Is brought Into court In Tacoma tins morning to answer to the charge of grand larceny. Dahl Is charged with having obtained 1100 In loans from persons In Tacqma. pretending that he was a relative of the King of Hweden and was about to receive 141.000 aa bis share of a legacy left by a relative In the old country. ' Dahl. thinking that only $30. a sum he Is said to have taken from Kev. K. GJerdlng. of Tacoma. Is the only charge against him. promised last night to waive proceedings and go back with Constable Shaw, of Tacoma. He wa arrested last night by Detectives Taft. Pwennes and Kpps. of the Portland de partment. Dahle's trail through British Colum bia. Washington and Oregon has been followed for six months by Constable 8 haw. Working In Vancouver and Vic toria. R C, Tacoma. Portland and Eu gene. Dahl Is believed to have acquired more than J-'.OOO fraudulently. He pre sented m every place what Constable Shaw says are forged letters, one of which purports to be from relatives In Norway, and one from the Norwegian Consul In New Tors, concerning his Inheritance. Saying that he lacked money to go to New York for his money, which, he says, la In charge of the Norwegian Consul-General there, he has borrowed small amounts from al most loo Norwegians of moderate cir cumstances. Constable Phaw says. iIOHAU GIRL DIES MISSING SAX FRANCISCO LA BO II LEAD Kit NOTIFIED. Activities of Mrs. Tveltniore Indicate She I Contemplating Depart ing From Home. SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 14. (Special.) Lauretta Catherine Johannsen, dnughter of the missing labor leader. Anton Johannsen. died yesterday while being taken from the home at Cone Madero to the Cottage Hospital In Pan Rafael. For several days the little girl. 11 years old. has .been suffering from ptomaine poisoning; and yesterday her condition took such a decided turn for the worse that her physician or dered her removal to the hospital. Mrs. Johannsen last night notified her husband by telegram of the death of his daughter and arrangements have been made by her to delay the Interment until he arrives In Pan Fran cisco. Residents In the neighborhood of the Tveltmoe home reported to I nlted States Marshal Ellott that Mrs. Tvelt moe has had two trunks and a large telescope bssket removed from the house. 11) Prospect avenue, and taken away In an express wagon. Those who made the report stated their be lief that Mrs. Tveltmoe Is about to leave. For days the Tveltmoe house has been closed, no response being made to knocks on the door, and the telephone has been taken out. The present whereabouts of Mrs. Da vid Caplan. who Is believed to have left the city soon after the trial of the McNamaraa began, remain a matter of speculation and mystery. CUTE DIVORCEE WEEPS FOKMEIl RESIDENT OF ASTORIA GETS DECREE IX SOUTH. Mr. Richard Burton Winn Salt With Same Lawyer Who Won Victory for Her Mother. LOS ANGELES. Cal.. Dec. 14. (Spe cial.) Pretty Vivian F. Burton wept In the divorce court today because she feared that Judge Monroe Intended to deny her a divorce from Richard Bur ton. Later she wept because he did grant her a decree. Mrs. Burton testified that she was married to Burton January 1. 19US. af ter she had met him only twice. The marriage was without her mother's knowledge. Her mother, lira Mary Lleberman. lived in Astoria, Or., at the time, and tbe couple was married In Seattle. The bridegroom tired of his 17-year-old bride and deserted her after two weeks to resume his theatrical career. Mrs. Burton then sent for her mother, who visited her son-in-law In Portland In an effort to bring about a reconcilia tion. Burton Informed his mother-in-law that he and Ms wife were unable to agree and it would be better for them to separate. Mrs. Lleberman and her daughter later came to Los Angeles to live. Judge Monroe elicited the Informa tion from Mrs. Burton that her mother recently obtained a divorce and she had employed the same firm of attorneys that acted for her mother. JAIL SOLITUDE CRAVED PRISONER AVOIDS COMPANY BY PAYING OTHERS' FINES. Wealthy Utah Cattleman, Awaiting Trial for Murder, Cheers Lawless Ones of Moab. MOAB. Utah. Dec 14. John K. Brown. In jail awaiting trial for the murder of his daughter. Mrs. James Dubois, and her husband. November It. la an exclusive prisoner. He re sents the Invasion of the privacy of his "Jail by other " offenders and has taken effective steps to maintain his seclusion. Brown, who Is a wealthy stock msn. occupied the Jail alone until two days ago. when Andy Gibson, a cowboy, was arrested for "shooting up the town." Brown eliminated Olbson from his society by paying Gibson's fine and took similar action yesterday when two men charged with assault and battery became tenants. Realdents of Moab who have been deterred from "taking- a punch at a neighbor or other minor crimes sole ly because of the fear of fines and im prisonment, are seeking opportunities for sn Infraction of the law. counting on Brown's desire for solitude and his extensive pocketbook to protect them from the consequences of their acta. Quarry Prisoner Escape. CHEHALIS. Wash, Dec 14. (Spe cial.) Edward Brown, a convict serv ing a prison sentence at Mesklll state quarry, escaped yesterday and has not been recaptured. The quarry officers believe Brown Insane. Pome time since he nearly lost hla mind, fearing his wife would run away with another man. Phe la an Inmate of the county -poor farm. aettes the Upright planoe rented. IS to 15 per month Chlckerlng. Kimball. Stelnway. Kohler. and many other popular makes. All rent paid can apply on purchase price If desired. Kohler Chase. Hi Washington at. Open day and night. Shop Early--Your Satisfaction Will Be All the Greater Leather Section Xmas Suggestions Our line of leathers has the im mediate approval of those who know. That's why this store is known as The Leather Store. Whether for Mother or Father, Brother or Sister, you will find here just the article that will please the prices will also please you. Bill Books, Bill Folds, Cigar Cases, Coin Purses, Collar Bags, Card Cases, Photo Frames, Jewel Boxes and Manicure Sets; Travel ing Bags, plain and fitted com plete with toilet articles; Travel ing Medicine Cases, Writing Folios and sewing Baskets; all priced from 50c to $50.00 All leather lettered in gold FREE Special Bargains in Five o'CIock Tea Sets, Finished in Handsome Dull Copper Also Percolator Sets in Copper and Nickel, All to Match. Tea Set Tea Pot with alcohol stove on stand; value T. . . .$7.50 Sugar Holder; value 2.50 Cream Pitcher; value 2.25 Wind Shield; value $2.00 14-Inch Round Tray; value. 2.20 Total value $16.45 Our special $12.33 Copper Percolator Sets Coffee Machine, 8-cup size; value $9.50 Sugar Holder; value 3.00 Cream Pitcher; value 2.50 Wind Shield; value 3.25 Large Heavy Tray, 16x20 inch; value 5.75 1 Total value $24.00 Our special $17.89 Nickel Percolator Sets Percolator, 8-cup size; val. .$7.00 Sugar Holder; value 3.00 Cream Pitcher; value 2.50 14-Inch Round Tray; value. 3.20 Total value $15.70 Our special $11.69 SteiFs German Dolls Imported Cloth Dolls that can talk, all in native costume; a pleasing gift for the children from $1.25 to $4.75 Teddy Bears in large assortment and sizes at. . .50c, 75c, $1, $2.50 See our new line of imported French Poodle Dogs. Get one for the children 49c to $1.25 j Wo bdardl ANUS GET SUPPORT which Includes the granting of votes to women. Asquith expressed his hearty sym pathy with the object of the deputa tion and agreed with them that to grant the franchise to women "would be a political mistake of a very dis astrous kind." The Premier said he did not reject the suggestion that a referendum should be held on the subject, but he feared the verdict of such a referendum would not be accepted by ' the suffragettes unless women were permitted to vote In the referendum. WOMEX ASK SERVICE IX WAR German Suffragists Welcome Idea aa Answer to Opponents. DUSSELDORF. Germany. Dec 14.- The Introduction of obligatory military service for women was proposed at a meeting- today of the Patriotic Women's Union here by Privy Medical Councillor Wllzel. professor of the Medical Acad emy at Dusseldorf. The lecturer sug gested that women should be enrolled In the military hospital, transport, pro visioning and clotnlng services and should be mobilised with the other aux iliary troops in -case of war. The proposition has been taken up enthusiastically by the suffragettes. Asquith Says Woman Suffrage Is Political Mistake. DISASTER IS FORESEEN rreniler. While- Not Rejecting Sug gestion for Referendum, Thinks Vol by On Sex Only Would Not Give Finality. LONDON. Pec. 14. The anti-suffra- have been roused to action by recent violent demonstrations of the suffragettes. An Important depu tation of the National Anti-Women's Suffrage Society, under the leadership of Lord Cunon of Kedleston. was re Noted Woman Novelist Dies. LONDON. Dec. 14. Mrs. Arthur Stannard. the novelist, who was known by her pen name of "John Strange Winter." died today. She had been confined to her bed for the last five years, as the result of an accident while stepping out of an elevator. ceived today by rremler Asquith at his official residence. The object was to secure the Prime Minister's co-opera-tinn In blocking the threatened en franchisement of women by means of an amendment to the government's forthcoming- franchise rerorin dui. As Usual This Store Offers Dependable Merchandise at Greatly Re duced Prices Nowhere Will You Find the Savings So Great as at This Popular-Price Store Note Carefully Our Specials in Sterling Silver Amphora Ware Sale Great sale of imported Am phora Ware still on. An immense line of exquisite pieces in every conceivable shape, design and color combination; Some beauti ful in their simplicity; others daz zling in their brilliancy; arranged on Four Big Special Tables. 200 Pieces, values to $2.00 . . . 39c 150 Pieces, values to $3.50. . .69c 200 Pieces, values at $4.50. . .98c 175 Pieces, values to $5.50.. $1.09 Empire Line In all its beauty deep cut. and highly polished nothing more appropriate as an Xmas gift. ALL REDUCED ONE-FOURTH $4.00 Creamers and Sugars, small size, Sunburst pattern, at. . . $3.00 $5.00 Large size, Sunburst or Star pattern, at $3.75 $8.00 Creamers and Sugars, on pedestal, Star pattern, at. .$6.00 $3.50 Spoon Trays, Star pattern, at $2.65 $12.00 Salad Dish, with handles, newest designs, at $9.00 $4.00 Celery Tray, Star pattern, at .... .$3.00 $3.50 Perfume Bottle, at . . .$2.65 $4.50 Vinegar and Oil Bottle, Star pattern, at $3.40 $10.00 Sandwich Plate, Seneca pattern, at $7.50 All Reading Lamps Reduced One-Fourth $12.00 Cut Glass Electric Reading Lamps, beautiful Sunburst pat tern, f ringed shade, 1-4 off .$9.00 $15.00 Cut Glass Reading Lamp, 1-4 off $11.25 $28.00 Cut Glass Reading Lamp, 1-4 off $21.00 All Liquor Sets Re duced One-Fourth $12.00 Liquor Set, 7 pieces. . $9.00 $10.75 Liquor Set, 7 pieces.. $8.10 $16.00 Liquor Set, 7 pieces.$12.00 $17.50 Wine Set, 7 pieces. $13. 15 $28.00 Wine Set, 7 pieces. $2 1.40 $33.50 Wine Set, 7 pieces . $25.50 $12.00 Liquor Set, 7 pieces. . $9.00 9 ARMY MEN ARTILLERYMEN" HELD IN IX)RT RILEY DYNAMITE cJ.ASE. Office n Are Secretive Abont Devel opments Following" Arrest of ei Chaplaln and Woman. JUNCTION CITY. Kan.. Dec. 14. Five privates of Battery E. Sixth Field Ar tillery, were arrested at Fort Riley to day In connection with the recent dy namite explosions at the fort, which entailed property losses of $500,000 to the Government. The names of the live men are being kept secret by the post commandant. It was said, however, that the men were being held as witnesses. . The usual Army secrecy surrounds every movement In the case. United States Commissioner Chase, who yes terday ordered the arrest of Rev. Charles M. Brewer, of Olustee, Okla.. the ex-Army Chaplain, and of Mrs. An na Jordan, of Kansas City, as a result of the alleged confession of Private Michael Quirk, Implicating them in the dynamiting, refused to discuss the case today. Rev. Mr. Brewer and Mrs. Jordan will arrive here tomorrow. , Tho names of four arrested were learnea tnrougn a pri vate source tonight. They are: J. Johnson, Don Northrup, Brlgham Young and Dory Shaw. The fifth man's name could not be ascertained tonignt. We have a limited number of ladies' and men's Toilet Sets in handsome designs of Sterling Silver which we believe are the best values in the city. These sets will bear your closest scrutiny and are priced ex tremely low. Ladies' Comb, Brush and Mirror, at .$12.00 Military Brush, Comb, Hat and Cloth Brush, at $12.00 Extra Heavy Sterling Silver Sets, from $3.50 to $50.00 18 Pieces at. . .$35, $42.50 and $45 Sterling Set with Cloth Brush.$18.00 Sterling Military Brushes. , . . .$7.00 of Cut Glasss All Water Sets Reduced One-Fourth $ 9.00 $12.00 $13.00 $11.00 $15.00 $13.50 $18.00 $17.00 $20.00 Water Set, Water Set, Water Set, Water Set, Water Set, Water Set, Water Set, Water Set, Water Set, 7 pieces. 7 pieces. 7 pieces. 7 pieces. 7 pieces. 7 pieces. 7 pieces. 7 pieces. 7 pieces. .$6.75 .$9.00 .$9.25 .$7.95 $10.75 .$9.75 $13.25 $12.95 $15.00 All Berry and Fruit Bowls Reduced One Four th $7.00 Berry and Fruit Bowl, 8 in.; special $4.95 $10.00 Berry and Fruit Bowl, 9 in.; special $6.75 $12.00 Berry and Fruit Bowl, 9 in.; special $8.50 $6.50 Berry and Fruit Bowl, 9 in.; special $3.75 $8.00 Berry and Fruit Bowl, 9 in.; special $5.75 $9.00 Berry and Fruit Bowl, 9 in.; special $6.00 $4.50 Berry and Fruit Bowl, 8 in.; special $2.95 $8.00 Berry and Fruit Bowl, 8 $12.00 Liquor Set, 7 pieces. . $9.00 ARRESTED "There was an atmosphere of sup pressed excitement about the fort to night, where It was quietly rumored that several prominent persons were liable to arrest at any time in connec tion with the case. It was said that Private Quirk's confession, written in longhand, contained 60 pages of sen sational charges. From a high Army officer the Information was obtained that Quirk had confessed after 90 days' solitary confinement In the guardhouse. MOTHER FINDS LOST CHILD Tacoma Girl, Kidnaped in 1902, Now In Auckland, New. Zealand. TACOMA, Wash., Dec. 14. (Special.) Mrs. Lena Kilburn. 3112 South Tenth street, formerly Mrs. Lena Peterson, Is one of the happiest women in Ta coma. Through C. E. L. Agassiz, British Vice-Consul, she received news today of the whereabouts of her kid naped daughter, missing for nine years. The girl was stolen by her former hus band, Peterson, a photographer. The child Is in Auckland. New Zealand. Little Lillian was kidnaped Novem ber 12. 1902. while on her way to school. The necessary court and gov ernmental machinery will be started working at once to have the child brought back to Tacoma. Peterson Is reported to have died and a letter signed ''William Brown" came to the Consul, who succeeded in finding Mrs. Kilburn. although she had married. of the soldiers ; Sterling Military Brushes with Comb, Cloth and Hat Brush, set at $20.00 Beautiful Military Set .$10.00 Sterling Manicure Sets, priced at $3.75, $5.00, $9.00, $12.50, $17.50 Sterling Brush and Comb .... $6.50 Sterling Manicure pieces. 75c, $1.00 Sterling top, cut glass Powder Jars, from $4.00 to $4.75 Radioptican You can please the children with a Radioptican or Post Card Pro jector. We will be pleased to demonstrate the Radioptican any time at your convenience. Made in three sizes and for use of elec tric, gas and acetylene light. Prices $7.50, $10.00, $15.00 BRASS FERN SETS $1.29 Hammered Brass Fern Bowl, in cluding beautiful air fern and 8 inch round stand mirror. Special at $1.29 BRONZE BRASS FERNS $2.65 The latest finished brass is bronze hanging baskets, jardinieres and fern dishes. Regular $3.50. Spe cial at $2.65 HAMMERED BRASS FERNS 83c Handsome Fern Dish with han dle; also hanging baskets with chains. Regular price $1.75. Special 83c HANGING BASKETS $2.25 Kamak Brass Hanging Baskets are the finest line we have ever seen. Regular $3. Special . . $2.25 SMOKING SETS $4.50 Beautiful brushed brass Smoking Sets of 4 pieces. Extra value at $4.50 Sterling Silver 5-inch Hand ' Mir ror, ring handle. Regular $10.00 at extra special $6.48 We issue "Cross" bonds, good for Mark Cross Gloves on leathers at any Cross agency in the world. Let us help solve your gift prob lem with a "Mark Cross" bond. The pair $1.50 up HERO DIES IN OBSCURITY DARING DASH THROUGH FOR EST FIRE RECALLED. Lives of More Than 300 Saved by Engineer Who Stayed at Pot Through Intense Heat, ST. PAUL, Doc. 14. Word was re reived here today of the death of James Root in an obscure rooming-house in New York City. Root, as engineer of a passenger train on the old St. Paul & Dulutli Short Line, saved the lives of more than 300 persons when Hinckley and other towns In Northern Minnesota were destroyed by fire, September 1, 1894. Three years ago, .Hoot, at the age of 64, retired from the railroad service on a pension. With men, women and children crowding his train and with the forest around him all ablaze. Root backed his train five and a half miles to Skunk Lake, where the people plunged into fh. Tiratai ortH mmtipH ttip firflu Thp heat was so intense that the windows of the cab were broken. Aiinougn Daa-1- burned. Root stuck to his post. Inventor or "Free Lunch" Dead. CHICAGO. Dec. 14. Frederick Glahe, credited with being the originator of the "free lunch," Is dead at his home here. Glahe is said to have left an es tate valued at $200,000. 1