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. 3 HOUSE. DEMOCRATS' EflD WOMEN'S HOPE NEWPORT BELLE TO WED AVIATOR INSTEAD OF PRINCE. CARL GRAY DENIES HE HAS RESIGNED TTTE MORNING OREGONIATi", THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1914. Ma man won a S7 X?9 "V" Leader Puts Party on Record as Opposed to Federal Ac tion on Suffrage. STATE'S RIGHT ASSERTED Mr. I'ndcrwood 'Says Local Self- fiovcrnuicnt Is Fundamental Principle, Particularly us f; Regulation of Ballot. WASHINGTON. Feb. 4 Hopes of the iuffragists that the Democratic Admin istration would enact Federal legisla tion enfranchising the women of the country were dashed today when Rep resentative Underwood, of ' Alabama, majority leader of the House, put the Democratic party squarely on record as opposed to Federal action. Representa tive Underwood asserted the Demo cratic party took the position that the question of suffrage was one which should be left to the individual states to settle. The question came up on the discus sion of the immigration bill in the House and there was considerable de bate aa to Just what action of the Dem ocratic House caucus in rejecting the Raker woman suffrage resolution meant. Representative Lenroot, of Wis consin, said that by defeating the proposition to create a new woman suf frage committee the Democrats had taken the position that women should not have an opportunity to be heard on the suffrage question. Judiciary Committee Has Power. "The gentleman knows," replied Rep resentative Underwood, "the judiciary committee has been vested for many years with jurisdiction over this ques tion and it has repeatedly granted hearings to women as to whether leg islation shall be passed submitting to the states a constitutional amendment for woman suffrage. "I was at one time a member of tho Judiciary committee and recall a hear ing given to Susan B. Anthony. 1 no tice that during tho entire time the frentleman's party was in charge of this House it refused to report a suffrage resolution. The proposition that came beforo the Democratic caucus was merely to provide for a new committee, giving Jurisdiction to the new commit tee which is already possessed by one of tho ablest committees of this House. This committee has had such Jurisdic tion, almost since the beginning of the Government.. Underwood I Opposed. "There is no objection on the-part of these ladies as to what committee they shall go before. They wanted their legislation reported and thought they could not get it reported from the committee in charge, so they wanted to create a new committee. That is all there is to it. It is not a question of taking from them the right to be heard. "Will the gentleman as leader of the majority," asked Mr. Lenroot, "use his influence in the House for a report of that resolution so that we may have an opportunity here to vote on it?" '"1 would not do so, because I am'not In favor of It," replied Mr. Underwood "If there is one fundamental principle that my purty stands for, it Is local self-sovernment. If the Democratic party stands for one thing above all others, it is that the right of franchise should be governed by the states of the I'nion and not by the National Gov ernment. SAN FRANCISCO IS FAVORED Los Anseles Bunkers Want Regional Reserve ut Co I den Gate. LOS ANGELES. Feb. 4 Two hours sufficed tor Southern California .bank ers to give their views concerning regional banks today to Secretaries McAdoo and Houston. They told the Cabinet officers they wanted a re serve bank at San Francisco for the states of California, Washington, Ore gon. Nevada. Utah, Arizona and New Mexico: also that they favored the creation of only eight regional banks. After that the Secretaries took lunch con and passed the afternoon at golf, preparatory to a banquet given tonight oy uie oanKers at -Pasadena. Mi-. McAdoo and Mr. Houston will re main here until tomorrow, when they will leave for Phoenix, Ariz. Several representatives of the Arizona bankers were present at "the hearing here today and said they favored San Francisco as tne piaco for a reserve bank. jJF' ... T ft, X . .".v . - - :V N -' - ? Louis W. Hill Also Declares He Is Not to Become Great Northern .Head. ST. PAUL RUMOR FALLS MISS FLOREXCE TOBIX. NEW YORK, Jan. 30. (Special.) Florence Tobin, of Newport, adopted daughter of Mrs. James J. Brown, has announced her engagement to William Harper, Jr., a well-known young engineer and aviator. The report that she was to marry an Italian Prince who has been dancing attendance on her for two years is thus contradicted. Miss Tobin is noted for her dancing, having been a. pupil of Isadora Duncan. WILL FIGHT BITTER Lumberman's Nieces Shout "Forgery" in Court. WIDOW SEEKS VINDICATION STOLEN RIDE COSTS DEAR Two Are Jailed in Three Counties After Boxcar Trip. SALEM. Or., Feb. 4. (Special.) Bandied about In the jails of three counties for almost three months, and still in jail, for stealing a ride in a box car is the experience of Patrick McGee .and J. J. Coffee, who were taken from Salem today to Eugene. The men were arrested November 17 at Junction City. They were held there a month, when they were taken to Portland, and the Federal grand jury made an Investiga tion of the charge, but did not return true bills. Constable Hooper brought the men here last Saturday, and they were charged with larceny from a car. The charge, however, was dismissed. Today Sheriff Parker, of . Eugene, came for the men. The men say they were sim ply stealing a ride, and did not break into th car. Documents Offered In Evidence In clude Xote of Contrition for Con spiracy to Make Woman Ap pear as Wanton. LOS ANGELES, Feb. 4. Charges of forgery shouted out in court by the attorneys representing Mir.Kes Marjorie and Madeline Holyoke, of Bangor, Me., heirs to the $500,000 estate left by their uncle. Frank H. Holyoke. fur nished a sensational climax todav when their aunt. Cora M. Holyoke, widow ot tne eccentric Maine lumberman, took the stand and presented documents in volved in the contest of her hus band's will. The documents were an order on the executors of the Holyoke estate to pay Mrs. Cora Holyoke $5000; a letter to Mrs. Holyoke expressing contrition for having conspired to make her appear a wanton, and a note of instruction to Edwin F. Hahn, of Pasadena, one of tho executors, to withdraw from the records of the courts in Maine and California all papers "detrimental to the character" of Mrs. Holyoke. Widow Cut Off With $10OO. All of these documents were dated August 9, 1911, the day after Holyoke made the will now under contest by his son, Sydney Archibald Holyoke, of Milwaukee. . In the will Holyoke cut the widow off with $1000 and declared she had received $5000 additional In a property settlement following a con fession she is alleged to have made that she was unfaithful to her marriage vows.' As soon as Mrs. Holyoke had Identified the signature on each as that of her late husband, attorneys for the executors and the principal heirs, the twin daughters of Caleb Holyoke, rose and loudly announced: "We unequivocally declare each and every one of these documents for geries." . Letters Entrusted to Chauffeur. This climax and the introduction of the disputed documents were preceded by the testimony of IT. C. Tfoung. a chauffeur of Bangor, who said he had received the papers from Mr. Holyoke in August, 1911. with instructions to deliver the letters addressed to Mrs. Holyoke six months after he died, and the order instructing his executors to pay her $5000 a year after he died. Young- testified that he observed the Injunction in regard to the letter, but delivered the order for the $5000 pay ment before the expiration of nine months. ' them : during that time. Their fine3 were paid promptly. The principal article of jewelry smuggled by the Lltauers was a dia mond and pearl tiara for which they paid $5800 abroad but which was worth considerably naor'e here. Their counsel contended the tiara might be classed as an antique and therefore entitled to free entry. In announcing sentence, however, Judge Thomas said that the defendants did not declare the tiara was an antique when it was entered and that their failure to do so was proof of wrong intentions. Both the Llttauers exhibited great agitation during Judge Thomas' speech and when the prison sentence was an nounced, Lucius clutched the table for support. Judge Thomas said he had received many letters from prominent men pointing out the high standing of the defendants and urging clemency. OSTRICH FARM IS WANTED Alberta Man Wants to Know if Birds Thrive Here. "I wish to go in for raising ostriches and other poultry. Will ostriches thrive in your climate?" W. L. Crissey. chief of the informa tion bureau of the Commercial Club, received the above queries in a letter from a man of Coaldale, Alberta, who said he contemplated coming to Oregon. Mr. Crissey was able to furnish the writr with plenty of statistics about "other poultry," but, Oregon's ostrich industry being as yet in its infancy, was scarcely prepared to send the writer an authoritative opinion as to his possible success In that line of poultry -raising. Head of Lincoln Death Watch Dead. CORNING, X. V.. Feb. 4. Colonel Henry G. Tuthill, who commanded the jcuard which watched over the body of President Lincoln, while lying In stale in Washington, died here today, at the age ot 80. LITTAUERS ON PAROLE Jl'DGE MERCtFl'I. - TO SMUGGLERS OF HIGH STANDING. Court Grills ex-Member of Congress, and Brother Who Brought In Gems Without Paying Duty. NEW YORK, Feb. 4. Lucius X. Lit tauer, an ex-member of Congress, and his brother, William, were fined $1000 each and sentenced to six- months in jail today for smuggling.' The court. however, suspended sentence as to the jail penalty. The brothers had admitted bringing into this country, without paying duty, valuable jewels bought in Venice and intended for gifts for William Lit tauer's wife. In suspending the sen tence. Judge Thomas warned the of fenders that this would not be his policy . in the future. He explained that he had not found It the custom in this district to inflict such penalties He severely grilled both defendants, and said that the fact that Lucius Lit- tauer had served 10 years in Con gress and the general high standing of the offenders aggravated, rather than mitigated, their offense. Judge Thomas added that the fact that the defendants had pleaded guilty and made full restitution of civil lia bility by paying the Government $14,000. and also the . ill-health of Lucius Littauer had been taken into consideration in dealing with I hem. The Llttauers were paroled in the custody of their counsel. The stay of sentence means that the court will watch their conduct for five years. ana tne jau. penalty wm. hang ov DEATH STALKS WITH DANCE Baker Clubwoman Passes Away Af ter Attending Society Event. BAKER, Or., Feb. 4. (Special.) Death came unexpectedly to Mrs. Harvey McCord. a prominent club woman and an Episcopal Church worker, mis morning. she had attended a society dance list night. She was 35 years old and had not been ill recently. At 11:30 last night she and her hus band left the dance and they sat up tor. an hour, lunched, and discussed the dance. Mrs. McCord practiced some new tango steps which had been featured at the dance, and then retired. A few minutes later Mr. McCord heard her breathing heavily, tried to arouse her and failed. He summoned medical attention, but could not restore her to consciousness. She remained in a coma for three hours and died. The cause of death mystified the physicians. SONS OF JOVE SEE FILMS Moving Pictures of Panama Canal and Los Angeles Aqueduct Shown. The Sons of Jove at their bi-weekly luncheon in the assembly room on the mezzanine floor of the Hotel Multno mah yesterday showed some wonderful motion pictures of the Panama Canal and the Los Angeles aqueduct. The pictures of the blowing up of the Gamboa dyke and the passing of the water., of the Pacific Ocean into the canal and the Gatun Lake had a fasci nating interest on account of the mag nitude of the undertaking, but the Los Angeles aqueduct, an engineering wonder, in films excited admiration. Though It Is Believed jFrisco System Would Be Glad to Welcome Back Mr. Gray, Southern Road Must Walt Awhile. ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 4. Rumors in circulation for several days past that Carl- R. Gray is to resign the presi dency of the Great Northern Railway and be succeeded by Ixuis W. Hill were published here today, but were promptly denied both by Mr. Gray and Mr. Hill. "I have no intention of resigning the presidency of the Great Northern Rail road," was the only comment Mr. Gray made tonight regarding the rumors. He declined to discuss a further rumor that he was to become connected with the Xew York, New Haven & Hartford Ralroad. Louis W. Hill, who it was said was to succeed Mr. Gray as president of the Great Northern, likewise entered a positive denial. Hill line officials in Portland have received no official information on Mr. Gray's reported intention to resign. Although it has been reported here repeatedly in the last few months that Mr. Gray Is about to leave the Great Northern his friends in Portland have maintained the hope that he will re main, inasmuch as he will be able, in that position, to continue to exercise his peculiar genius for development of the Northwest. It is known, however, that many stockholders and certain directors -of the Frisco system have been trying, within the last year, to induce him to accept the presidency of that road, in the belief that he can rescue it from the receivership into which it was olaced last SDrinsr. Before joining the Hill forces in Portland in May, 1911. Mr. Gray was senior vice-president of the Frisco. As probable successor to Mr. Gray, should he ever lea,ve the Great North ern, has been mentioned F. D. Under wood, president of the Krie, who is known to be regarded by J. J. Hill with high favor. s It has been suggested, also, that Ij. C. Gilman, president of the Hill lines radiating out of Portland, may be the next Great Northern president. He formerly was assistant to the presi dent at St. Paul and later at Seattle and is thoroughly familiar with the property. PEER AIDS UNIVERSITY LORD STRATHCONA'S WILL KX PLAINS BEQUEST TO VALE. The area of Alaska is nearly C00.OOO square miles, almost equal to that of the entire eastern halt of the United States. ACTOR IIOLDF CUP AS EXPERT - FLY-CASTER. vrrtr-v' . - it . . jsJ - - -.r- - - , -1 I - V& VAX. Joe Whitehead. Joe Whitehead, funster at the Empress,, is a champion caster' for fish, having won a cup in Chicago last season in a casting contest in which numerous rod, hook-and-line experts took part. Whitehead is known in stage dom as "the oldest young man on the, stage." He has been on the stage for more than 30 years and despite that long period in the harness has the appearance of a man not more than 35 years old. Whitehead lays claim to the dis tinction of being the original "nut" comedian. He has spe cialized in that form of laugh getting, for more than 20 years. In the past seven years White head has been starred In "The Tlk Tok Man." "The Red Mill," "The Girl Question" and in "The Umpire." For his present vaude ville engagement he has written all his own songs, the music as well as the words being of his composition. Half Million Denlcnrd to Promote Ap plication of Knowledge to Pric . tlcal Problems of Time. NEW YORK. Feb. - 4. James Smith, of Brookline, Mass., who recent ly announced that he intended to put in no claim for any part of the estate of his stepfather, the late Lord Strath cona, benefits by the will. The in come of $125,000 is placed in trust for him and he receives outright reai estate in Pictou, Nova Scotia. This was disclosed today when the text of the will was made public by the late peer's attorneys here. Smith was the son of Lady Strathcona, by a former husband. In regard to his bequest of $500,000 to Yale University, Lord Strathcona said it was an expression of his ap preciation of the benefits he derived from investments in the United States. jxtrticularly from the St. Paul, Minne apolis & Manitoba ana Great Northern railways. , The will directs that the money be used for "the promotion of the modern sciences and for instruction in the prac tical questions arising from the appli cation of scientific knowledge to the industrial, social and ecQnomlc prob lems of the time, for instruction in civil and mechanical engineering, with special reference to the construction, equipment and operation of transpor tation of passengers and freight, whether by land or water, and the financial and legislative questions involved." 255 WOMEN - REGJSTER With Total rignres !&, Feminine Voters More Numerous. Though the total registration yester day was 54 less than it was Tuesday, the women were not dismayed by the rain and gained 15 over the previous days" record. Yesterday's' registration of 255 women is the highest number they have reached since the books were opened January 5. The total registra tion yesterday was 685, divided between the six parties as follows: Republicans, 432; Democrats, 161; Independents, 34; Prohibitionists, 29; Progressives, 24, and Socialists C. The Prohibition vote continues to grow steadily, now having a lead of 119 over the Socialists. The total registration by parties at the close of business last night followa: Republicans, 10,514; Democrats, 346Y; Progressives, 845; Independents, 601; Prohibitionists, 377; Socialists, 253. TOLL BILL MAY GO OVER Senate Xot to Consider Exemption Question This Session. WASHINGTON, Feb. 4. After a con ference with President Wilson today, Senator O'Gorman, one of the chief sup porters of exemption from tolls for American coastwise vessels in the Pana ma Canal, expressed the opinion that the question would not be reached dur ing the present session of Congress. "I doubt," said the Senator, "whether We will do much' more than pass the trust bills,' the agricultural extension bill and the appropriation bills. This is going to be a short session." Mr. O'Gorman suggested that perhaps a suspension of tho tolls provision of the law might be made. Vancouver L'ses Candles for Light. VANCOUVER, Wash.. Feb. 4. tSpe cial.) Though not in "utter darkness" tonight, Vancouver was compelled to use candles in many stores and homes, when a fire in the sub-station burned out fuses, cutting oft all electric light Merchandise of Merit Only KNIT UNDERWEAR For Women . That Averages About Half Former Prices 25c Vests, Special 18c Of heavy white cotton, ribbed. 50c and 65c Underwear, Special 25c Each Vests of white cotton, ribbed, in light or medium weight, or of white 'wool mixed, medium weight. Tights of white wool ribbed, in two weights. Drawers of white, mixed wool. 75c and $1.00 Garments Special 50c Each White wool mixed vests. Black or white wool mixed tights. White cot ton union ' suits in light, medium or heavy weight. $1.50 to $2.50 Garments, Special 98c Each Vests or tights of white silk and wool. White wool mixed union suits. Also Dr. Jaeger wool vests or draw ers. Fourth Floor. Guaranteed Hosiery For MEN For WOMEN French lecture, Friday, 11 to 12 "La Colline Inspiree," by Barres. The Lipman-Wolfe "Wearwell" Brand For Men A silk finish hose of extra quality heavily reinforced, made with double heels and toes. Hose that are known for their durability and soft texture. Shown in tan, gray, navy blue and black. Six Pairs for $1.50. Six months guarantee accompanies every box 6 pairs. . For Women Six pairs guaranteed for six months against holes and necessity for darning, or a new pair for each pair failing to give this satisfaction. Coupons with each purchase of six pairs that guarantees your hosiery insurance. N o more mending no more darning no more stocking discomfort. Box of Six Pairs for $1.50 Of cotton fast black fine grade yarn, medium weight extra long, full widtli very elastic Set of Six Pairs in Box for $2.00 These are of silk lisle, fine gauge, in fast black or tan. Regular or extra wide legs. See Window Exhibit Main Floor. The Newest Modes oft lie Day Fintd Expiressioi in These Spring fiats of Plain, and Moire Taffeta For the coming season taffeta will hold first place for millinery as well as suits and dresses. - The modistes anticipating this fashion have introduced many of their finest models composed entirely of taffeta, or combinations of taffeta and fine straws. Today we show for the first time a most interesting assort ment of these new taffeta hats.. There are all-black models, as well as variously bright colors in all the latest shades. Some are adorned with taffeta and others with small clusters of flowers. One clever model shows a crown of fine silk flowered crepe, having a taffeta brini. Prices from $7.50 to $10.00 SECOND FLOOR. Three Very Smart New Suits at $37.50 These three new models of the Paris dressmakers are presented in reproductions so that "if Madame only wishes to expend a moderate sum for the early season suit she may do so, and yet select from the latest and most authentic modes. Fashions have undergone a radical change, for instance this suit of fine serge has the "peg-top" skirt, which gives added fullness about ihe hips. The jacket fastens with one button, has kimono sleeves and moire collar, belted in the back. Lined with peau dc . cygne and is shown in the new black and white check, in Japanese blue, tango shade, blue, black and white check and all black. , Another model of serge has a slightly cutaway, short length jacket, belted in the front, but hanging perfectly straight in the back. The skirt is gracefully draped. Shown in navy blue, black and white serge. " - . A crinkled cloth model shows a very novel draped skirt attached to a shallow yoke, pointed in the front and very narrow on the sides. The jacket is very chic, being rather short and having a satin collar embroidered in a bit of color. This model can be had in black and white check, navy blue, black, brown or green. Third Floor. Thursday Last Day of the House and Dress Sale Today is the second and last day of this great sale. Although yesterday's sales broke all records we are prepared to offer you today added assort ments of these useful and yet attractive garments. Every size is represented in every style. And the majority of the goods are new. fresh Spring mer chandise. $1.50 and $1.65 Dresses $1.19 85c Coverall Aprons 59c $1.35 Tea Aprons 98c $1.50 Combination Set $1.19 75c Tea Aprons 45c $2.25 and $2.75 Dresses $1.59 $1.09 and $1.25 Dresses 69c $1.25 and $1.75 Dresses 89c 35c Work Aprons 25c 4 Large Assortment of Aprons Half Price Selling Regularly at 25c to $1.50, Now 12c to 75c Fourth Floor. fei vmmhi$a m Ti12-s4 Jardinieres Of Pottery, Brass and Copper At 25 Per Cent Reduction Jardinieres of various kinds and all sizes suitable for holding growing plants, or for cut flowers. In hammered brass and copper fin ished in green or natural color, highly pol ished brass, some having handles and others with feet. There are also some shallow cop per jardinieres that could be used for fruit or nut bowls. Also of pottery glazed finish in brown with floral decorations French embossed with zinc lining suitable for table ferns hand-decorated pottery and various other pot tery pots in different rich colorings". Below we mention a few of the prices. POTTERY JARDINIERES in sizes from 72 to 10 inches. Regular $2.00. $2.25. $2.50 and $3.00. Special $1.50, $1.69, $1.88, $2.25. BRASS OR COPPER JARDI NIERES, sizes 6 to 10 inches. Regular $2.75. $3.50. $4.25. $6.00 and $7.50. Special $2.07, $2.63, $3.19, $4.50 and $5.63. Sixth Floor. or power. The movfnj? picture shows canceled performances owingr p the ac cident Ilepreseutatlve Bremner Xenr Death. BALTIMORE, Feb. 4. Representative Bremner, of New Jersey, who lias been at the point of death for several days at a sanitarium here, where he re ceived radium treatment lor cancer. displayed remarkable vitality today. lie wa stil hovering: between life and death tonight, however. Secrit Xamcd Uopuiy Iarslial. ' VANCOUVKK, Wash.. Fob. 4. (Spe cial.) John T. Secret, for six years Chief of Police here, tonight received appointment as Deputy United. States Marshal under John M. Doyle, with headquarters at Tacoma. Mr. Secrist is a Democrat. He will leave for Ta coma prpbably this' week. TACOMA, Wash., Feb. 4. (Special.) Detective Royle left yesterday tot Portland with Gus Karhas, who robb4 and tried to kill Peter Alambes there, two weeks ago.