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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 24, 1911)
TIIE SUNDAY OKEGOXIAN. PORTLAND. SEPTEMBER 24. J 911. 3 RNMENT AS E AERIAL POSTMAN Trip of Birdman Carrying Mail Is Authorized Woman Braves Brisk Wind. THREATENED SUIT IS OFF irrlglil BrwJjiora Llcrn Contest at Iat Mlcule and Aviators Are Reassured Hluticock to ' See New Service. NEW TOBK. S-pt- SJ- Ths first Cnltsd Stales mall sr transported by asroplans was carried today from tha aviation field on Nassau Boulsrard. tac( Island, to Garden City, a distance of flvs miles, by Earl Ovlnfton tn a Blerlot machine. Ills fllaht wis ths leading feature of the International Meet's opening day. Ovlnfton took only ore bate of mall, held It between his knees, and when he was over Garden City he dropped It on the signal of a man who waved a flag, as prearranged. This be contained about 7i pounds of letters and post cards. earrk fer neldlrra Fella. The flylnr contests ware mediocre, the mot Interesting being the search by aviators for a detachment of the Mzhtenth Infantry. Cnlteds State Army, which had been secreted In wood three miles southeast of the field. Six of the aviators. Including Tom Hop with and Claude Grahame-White. of England, and Eugene Ely. J. A. McCur- dy and Beatty. could not find the sol dlers. Eugene Ely made a spectacular flight, showing the perfect control of his machine. He daxsled the crowd by tarnina his machine head down and dropping 100 feet and then checking Ms flight when near the turf and Hom ing off. W.a Ciees la Air. MIPS Matilda Molsant was the only woman to make a-fllght In the H-mlle breeze which prevailed. She circled ha course several times In a mono plane and made a safe landing. When Ovlngton made his debut as an atrial letter-carrier, a duly authorised branch postofnee had been established on the avlRtlon field, with a number of p al clerks. The department has designed a new postmark stamp which win be Disced on each letter. This reads that It Is a "special aerial serv-!-- from "aerial station No. 1. UarJen 1 ty. U I" Hllrkrerk te Flights. Captain J"aul W. Beck proposed to nmke two flights dally, carrying about IH.OOO letters each day. He will take them from the Held to some postof nee on Long Island or to Governor's Inland, whence the aerial mall will be transferred to the regular postal routes and forwarded to Its destination, rost- master-Oeneral Hitchcock has an nounred that he would wltneaa this aerial delivery on Monday. The management announced that the n-rirht brothers, who clai..i a con trolling patent on airships, -d licensed the meet at the last moment and would send aviators to take part In the contest. Ttls reassured many of the aviators, who feared suits. the Minister and 'Ambassador Cambon will be on Monday, when it is expecieu that the Morrocan part of the agree ment between France and Germany j will be put In final form, but pubMca- tlon of the terms will be wnnneio un til the matter of the cession to Germany In French Con 20 has been luuy ar ranged. PARIS. Sept. !J. At a meeting of the cabinet with President Fallleres at his , residence at Ramboulllet today, tnt French reply to Germany's latest sug gestions fur an agreement concerning Morocco was approved unanimously. The reply was submitted by Premier Calllaux. and Foreign Minister De- selves. Since Germany's proposals .... n f 1 twrt Iaii. ennversa- lions between the German Minlster'of I Foreign Affairs. Herr von Klderlln Waechter. and the French Ambassador. M. Cambon. It probably will be found thst France has accepted the arrange ment proposed regarding Morocco. M. Deselves sent the note to Berlin b courier tonight. The Tmr learned that the French reply differs little from the terms of the German proposals. The paragrapns concerning public works In Morocco. the protection of natives under th Jurisdiction of the consular courts have l-rn re-phrased with greater precision. GHEHAU&' RULE ANEW BY MAJORITY OF SS COMMIS SION KORM PASSES. SIFKKl WINDS ItKAT FOWLER Atlator Kind Fngln Inadequate and Has to Torn Hack. COLFAX. Cal Sept. 1J. A rampart of mountains shouldered up through th mists this morning and beat back Avi ator Robert a. Fowler, who made an unsuccessful attempt to scale the Sier ras. In resuming his transcontinental aeroplane flight. Interrupted Septem ber 11 by the wrecking of his biplane near here. Fowler left the ground at :U o'clock thla morning, flew I miles to Blu Canyon, and after a half hour's battle with the mountain winds, returned to r--f 1 altrhtlng at :SS o'clock. He said his engine was not strong enough to carry hlra over the summit, and that he would put In a stronger engine and start again Monday. wh.n Fowler got Into the sky. th winds slapped his air craft about like waves toying with a channel ooau iimhlrsr hlrher. he found stiller cur rents, but the air was thin and the manes would not "bite." It was this problem of rarefied air that made him decMe to return and substitute a more nowrrful engine. Including several hi rireles. he covered about "i miles In his flight. gtng and returning. reaching a height of ISO feet. KOIM.r-.KS FORCED TO DESCEND Atlatnr Thrown from Seat al Land ing but Is Unhurt. Hi'RNKU. X. Y, Sept. Si. Forced 1.. .Iren.l because of the failure of the spark plug of his blpUne to work. C P. Ro!gers. the Coast-to-Coast avi ator, landed three miles out of here to olsrht. When his machine touched the earth the rough surface caused It to tUt to one side, shattering the left i.lano t-d snapping one of the sup ports. I..lsers was thrown from his seat, but mi unhurt. The lUmsce la not ,rri,n. and will be repaired In time for the aviator to resume his flight tomor row morning at :3i. In a-itti"n to the engine trouble. Koli-rs fared a stiff breese and he te. i.ld to give up for the day after hem tu the nir an hour and IT min iirs. In wh'i-n time he covered 0 miles. GERMAN MINISTER IS HOST Pinner Celebrate Progress Toward Morocco Settlement. BERLIX. Sept. IJ. The German For eign Minister, Herr Von KUerlon Waerhter. gave a dinner tonight to the French Ambassador. M. Cambon. and Mme. Cambon In celebration of the progress that has been mad toward a settlement of the Morocco dispute. The seat otsclai meeting between To Centralla Taper Is Given Much Credit for tight Made In Favor of Plan I8 Vote Against. CHEHALI. Wash, Sept. iZ. (Spe cial.) To change the present form of city government to the commission plan. 41S today voted for adoption with lit against. South ward gave a ma Jorlty of 121: East Ward 41. and West Wsrd 57. The adoption of the commission form nf nvmrnmont atMnda as a signal V'iC- tory for the Centralia Laily Chronicle. aa It was the only paper in cumi . that stood In favor of the Issue. A steady stream of voters crowded the polls all day. and the. marked fea ture of the voting was the number of women who exercised their right to cast their- ballot. The fight between rii r.ntlnne was a warm one. Owing to the fact that boyi Chehalls newspapers were against me ..,-. supporters of the commission form were forced to elicit the aid of the Centralla publication In conducting their campalun. The outcome of the election was awaited with great Inter est In Centralla. as It may nave mum ..i.hi nn whether or not the cominls- alon form of government will be put to a vote there. CONFERENCE DATE IS SET Progressive Republicans Plan Meet. Ing In Chicago, October 1. WASHINGTON. Sept. IS. The first conference of progressive Republicans, -to consider plans for gaining control of the Republican National convention next year." will be held In Chicago October 1. according to an announce ment made here today by Walter L. Houser. chairman of the progressive Kepublican convention committee. in invitation has been extended broadcast to progressive Republicans to meet In Chicago, "to consiuer in. present situation and to plan for the future. , At this conference the Presidential boom of Senator Robert M. La Follette Is expected to be formaiy iaurneu. Special Race Is Scheduled. RAKER. Or. Sept. . (SpeclaL) The County Fair and Speed Association meet closed today. The event was a greater success In all lines man lor several years past. The track events have been especially good and the at tendance boosted greatly thereby. Today's results: 4 mi. 1 In S Rox Seal won: Sid ney Wilkes, second: Royal Meath. third. Time. 1:M. X:I. H-mlle run Pixie Queen won; Maine, second: Teddy Roosevelt, third. Time. :?. S-mll run Arthur Hyman won; Latranta. second; Plume, third. Time, 1:02. A speclsl match race has been ar ranged for Sunday between El Reno. Tamarack the Red and Nellie Blshoff. the horses that finished so evenly yes terday in the 2:15 pace. mere is great Interest In tne race, ana mucn monev wsere1 on tne resun. Humphreys' Seventy-Seven breaks up Grip and How they start. All Colds start with a folorn, gone, feeling or lassitude and weakness, aa if mime great illness was pending. If you could get to know this as the first feeling of a Cold, before the Sneezing, Cough or Sore Throat set in and take "Seventy-Seven at 11 1 - " .1 1 once vou wouia never nue a iuiu To obtain the best results a vial must be kept handy. It fits the vest pocket. All dealers sell "Seventy- Seven.' Humphrcyr Home. Medicine Co., Cor. William and Ann atresia. New Tors. RELIEF INSTANT THE DEAF ACCEPT OUR OFFER TODAY If y rir 4w hard of b-arta. cm writ today and t "5" ?vsj ja Ur biKUUnOi'Dfl om 30 Day, It l a tiny but x w Y ' iTJ f. " J ,rTUI electrical nar- v ''w I jJT Ing device, a truly f trb wonderful llu: In. W X '-r sirsraent. rerfscted LT,'. ; t f o luch a decree t:iat vf V fcwr masy deaf people . v. Tyv sa now bear tne V.j-'! ' 4 faintest sound and Xgrv P enjy all plaur i f iAl church. public ' . ' spskln or erdiaary N " iff t'tni t I s a. It v v V n!rs so a ad. V V arnaaallv reetwree T&e Clectropbooe Is most laruible toe Ml arm keartos. carrtrd 13 th cwu. Ins sod leaves both baode free. StoU Electrophone Co. Dept. A 1M UMmsfSi bldg, IHVt A. rwlui, Or. Silk liisle Hose 35c Grade at 25c "Women's Fine Silk Lisle Hose, made with double sole, heel and toe. They come in all sizes and are guaranteed fast black. Best 35c Or grade at 0 ?3. grnRDANoMQRR The Most inTValue, The Beat in Qual'ty Children's Wool Hose, 25c-50c Pr Complete new lines of Boj-s' ai'd Girls' - Woolen Stockings, good reli able qualities in medium, fine and heavy rib. All sizes, from 25 to 50 a pair. The Stosre Filled, to Over! lowin 'With Mew. Season's Merchandise Men's Fine Merino Underwe'r on Sale Medium-TTeight Shirts and Drawers in all sizes jrp tor 50. Soft-finished garments in nat ural gray color. Our best 75c grade now on sale, K K garment 3JK A nreat snecial offering for the men sale of Medium-Weight Merino Shirts and Drawers, suitable for early Fall wear. They are very soft and will not scratch, and are trimmed in the best fashion. Shown in all sizes up to 50 in natural gray color. Perfect-fitting garments that were bought to RRi soli regularly at 75c. For this sale only, at Men's $1 Outing Flannel Gowns 85c A worth-while saving in Men's Fine Outing Flannel Nightgowns. Thev are made of the best quality ma terials, well shaped and full to the size. They come with long turn-down collar and are 60 inches OC in length. All sizes. Our best $1 line on sale. (S S4 Hew Season's Dress Goods "Women's Gowns, Spe cially Priced at $1.00 A very special offering of "Women's Gowns, made of verv good qualitv outing flannel in plain white or neat pink and blue stripes. These garments come good full size and are neatly finished. Dozens of pretty patterns to choose from ; an extra good value C -i A A priced this sale. . PA.W Children's Gowns, Best 65c-75c Values, 49c A fine assortment of Children's Gowns, made of very good quality" outing flannel in neat pink and blue striped effect. They come in sizes 4 to 14 years and are extra well made and very neatly finished. ACkr Regular 65c and 75c values, priced this sale "x7v Women's Fine Winter Weight Knit Underw'r A complete showing of Fall and "Winter lines of "Wom en's Knit Underwear; an especially fine showing of fleeced Cotton Vests, Pants and Corset Covers in all wanted st3 les in white cream and ecru; ROr per garment dVV Our formal opening in our Dress Goods Departments will take place this week. You are cordially invited to be present and pass judgment on our display. Pat terns and weaves, fashioned by the clev erest of foreign and domestic manufac-' turers, these new creations seem to have realized the acme of fabric, beauty and perfection. Come and inspect and admire to your heart's content. You'll find us only too delighted to show you the very latest ideas from the great world centers of fashion. . Come, ac quaint yourself with our prices; com pare' them with those you meet with elsewhere. The rest we leave to your own good judgment. R. & S. Poplins at $1.25 Genuine R. & S. Silk and Wool Poplins; a soft, graceful fabric that makes up beautifully. Comes in all the correct new shades as well as cream and black. The same quality that is sold elsewhere at $1.50 is priced for this sale at $1.25. New Fall Coatings at $2.00 If you are looking for something real nice at a reasonable price, don't fail to see our line of imported and domestic Coatings. Included are English Ker seys, Heavy Heather Mixtures, Illu minated Novelties, Polo Cloth, and many other kinds equally as desirable. They are 54 and 56 inches wide and you have a beautiful assortment of colorings to choose from. The New Plaids, at 50c At this price we are showing a splendid variety of hard-finished half-wool fabrics in neat colored Plaids suitable for children's dresses, separate waists and inexpen sive garments. At 75c Fine German Plaids of excel lent quality, shown in pretty new color combinations with silk overplaids; sea sonable weight fabrics that are very durable. At $1.00- Anderson's all-wool English Plaids, full 42 inches wide, shown in an unlimited variety of rich color combi nations; fine high-grade fabrics that cannot be equaled in quality at this price. Oxford Gray and Gunmetal Novelties at $1.00, at $1.25, at $1.50 An unmatchable showing of the new Novelty Fabrics, Serges and Worsteds, in the "popular oxford gray and gun metal shades; fine all-wool fabrics from 50 to 54 inches wide. Plain and Novelty Dress Goods at $1 Is our specialty, and we show more fab rics at this price than any other store in the city. . All the leading foreign and domestic mills are represented in this great showing and there is not a weave nor hardly a color but what yon can get at this price, and besides, they are the very best fabrics made that can be retailed at one dollar a yard. German Broadcloth at $2.00 A special value in fine German Broad cloths that are sponged, shrunk all ready for the needle. They are beauti ful high-finished, lustrous fabrics -in chiffon weight and are shown in all fashionable shades as well as black, and they are full 54 inches wide. New Jamestown Fancies, at 50c We have an enormous collection of these popular plain and novelty dress fabrics, in all the very newest designs and color combinations. They come 36 and 38 inches wide. A Superb Showing of New Fall Coats and Suits It's the most extraordinary display of pretty, stylish models in ( , the new colorings and materials ever shown at this store, and for stvle, workmanship and price are incomparable. Children's Dresses From $1.50 to $6.50 Never in seasons past have we provided the quantity and great variety of Children's Dresses you will find here this season. They are of pure wool serges and shown in all wanted plain col ors; also a big varietjr of worsted plaids and shepherd checks. They are made in many different styles, plain sailor effect, one piece style with large sailor collar, and many other styles which are equally as pretty and attractive. Children's Coats From $1.98 to $10.50 We are now. showing a complete assortment of Children's Coats of fine quality cloth, bearskin, caraculs and plushes. They come in sizes for children from 2 to 15 years of age. You couldn 't wish for better styles for the little folks. The qualities are to be relied upon, and the prices, we know, will more than meet with your approbation. . Women's Suits at $12.50, $15.00, $17.50, $25.00 Never before have we shown better or more stylish garments for the money than our present Fall showing. -Suits of unques tionable merit at these prices.- They come in a large range of styles and colors, navy, black and an enormous variety in brown, grav and tan mixtures. Coats are mostly plain tailored and neatly lined with good quality satin. Skirts come in many pretty styles. Women's Coats at $5.90, $7.50, $10.50, $12.50 Up An extraordinary showing of Women's Long Coats. Smart lines of these popu lar Mannish Coats in loose and semi-fitting styles, with collar of same cloth or. velvet. They are shown with silk Venetian shoulder lining and body lining of worsted, checks and plaids. These stylish garments come in homespun and cheviot coatings, caraculs, plushes, serge and broadcloths, in black and colors. i ; :"-". i- i'i- . '-t - ' y NO Line of R. fc G. Corsets $1.00 to S3.00 When fitted to a pair of R. & G. Corsets, you' will discover new graces in your figure. New charms in whatever costume you may wear. All with a comfort and free dom which cannot fail to improve your pose and carriage. Just received another big ship ment of these popular Corsets. All sizes in the new Fall styles. In cluded in this lot are the extreme low and medium low bust, also the famous abdoband corset. A model for every figure. Every Corset fully guaranteed. 45c Tafieta Ribbon at 25c A special purchase from a leading New York firm enables us to offer this extra heavy quality Taffeta Ribbon at a great price concession.About 1500 yards of the stiff hair bow Taffeta Ribbon, full 6y2 inches wide. Sells regularly at 45 cents a yard. OK p Special this sale - Handkerchiefs, 7c and 10c Grades, 5c A recent purchase enables us to offer very unusual values in Women's Handkerchiefs. The assortment includes fine Swiss, Plain Hemstitched, Cross Bar, Em broidered and Initialed Handkerchiefs in regu- lar 7c and 10c values ; all are priced at v Another big Embroidery special. About 5000 yards of Dainty Corset Cover and Flouncing Embroidery, em broidered on best grade cambric. Extra well finished edges. Deep work in both large and small pat- 1 p terns. Regular quality to 35c yard. Special, yd. . A v