THE HORm'6 OBEGOKIAy; TO f ESfrxg? if WE COLLEGIANS DEFY PUNTS Arthur Mackenzie and Bernice Stewart Cause a Sensa tion by Eloping. YOUNG MAN ORDERED HOME Declaring She Was Going to Visit a Friend, Young AVoman Joins Her Suitor and Starts' for Bryn Mawr. Weeing from Irate parents, Arthur Mac kenzie and Bornice Stewart, well known in Portland's young social circles, eloped last week on an eastbound train, leaving in tholr wako a letter written by the girl as the cars sped her away, and addressed by the young man, declaring that she was determined to return to Bryn Mawr Col lege despite hor father's opposition, and that she was going with Arthur because his place was in the East The father of the girl declared that he was done with his daughter, and the father of the young man has ordered the youth home, threatening, jbo the story runs, to cut him off should he refuse. Young Mackenzie is a son of William R. Mackenzie, bursar of Portland Acad emy, and Is 34 years of age. Miss Stew art Is a daughter of John Stewart, prom inent In the timber business In this city, and is IB years of age. Both are grad uates of Portland Academy, where as students they came to know each other. Mackenzie Is a senior at Princeton, and Mtes Stewart was a member of the Junior class at Bryn Mawr. in which institution she won a scholarship while in Portland Academy. The elopement took place Tuesday morning tf last week, and that same day the letter was posted from the Portland Seattle train, addres.-od to a friend of Miss Stewart's, living near Fisher's Land ing, whom the missive asked to break the news to the Stewart family. But me clopAment was not reported until the fol lowing Thursday, for the friend was in 1-ortland when the letter reached its des tlimtion. and did not return home until that day. The elopement was cleverly planned Miss Stewart evidently packed her be longings in a trunk the preceding Sunday ana sent tnem away m an express wagon wnon ner motner was out of the house The next day she spent with her mother downtown, and the latter, on returning t tne nouse, did not observe what the girl had done. Tuesday morning the girl left home, saying that she intended trolng to visit the friend near Fisher's landing. The father of Miss Stewart forbade her going back to Bryn Ma-frr this year, an parontly because he desired to hold her away from young Mackenzie. There seems not to have been so much objec tion to Mackenzie as a suitor for the rlrl as to his youth and unproparcdncss for matrimony. They were frequently to gether while attending college, and the parents of Miss Stewart chose that she stay at home the coming year. She was p-trong-wlllcd. however, and refused to be thwarted. Both families were very wroth at the sews of the olopement, the father of the girl being especially, angry. partraent, as a means of securing quick 1U service irom tne men In time of duty. This system has been tried In Port land with good effect. Two other papers were read at this session: "The Special sjvrvjcc x'eriormea by water Towers at Fires in Large BuildlngsT'-by Chief Cook, of Seattle, and "The Value of Stand Pipes for Conveying Streams of Water to Lofty Buildings." by Chief D. T. Sul livan, of San Francisco. A general dis cussion followed each paper, and many points of Interest to firemen were brought out. In the evening the chiefs and their friends took a trip to the Oaks as the guests of the Portland firemen. Today there will be business sessions at 9 A. M. and 8 P. M.. and a drill by the flreboat George H. Williams, off the tlreboat doclc at East StarX street. In the afternoon. Chief James Smart of Calrarv. AIh.rf yesterday extended an invitation to the association 10 noio jts next annual gath ering in that city. As it Is customary to hold the conventions alternately in Cana dian and American cities. th Invitntlnn Will no doubt be aeeentnd. rvnn fhnut-h Calgary Is the most distant city from the j center or tne district embraced by the organization. It is the lanrest cltv in Al berta, havinjr a noDulation of 14.000 and lies 640 miles east of Vancouer, B. C Iavid Campbell. Chief of the Portland firemen. Is beinr mentioned for th ofn of president of the association. H in ono of the most active members In the or ganization, and will probably have little opposition In the election, which will take place triaay. HE RETURNS TO HARVARD Oregon Young Man President of George Gray Law Club. W. G. Hale, of Hillsbbro. left- Sundav cveninsr for Harvard. t nVn im t V studies of the senior rwir In ih low rfiw. partment. At the close of the last year Mr, aie -was elected to the presidency of the Geonre Gray Law Club. th lMHne organization among the law students at INJURED BY AUTOMOBILE Mrs. Anna W. Rces Is Struck by a Machine. Mrs. Anna W. Rces, of 140 East Thirty fourth street, was knocked down and dragged several yards by an automobile driven by "Sketch" Davis, at Second and Morrison streets.at 8:45 o'clock last night, and sustained injuries to her back that necessitated her being taken home in a carriage. The woman's clothing was par tially torn from her body, and she re ceived many scratches and bruises. D. T. McCartcnj'. who, with his son. Albert Mc Carteny. occupied seats In the auto, was thrown from the machine to the pave ment, but was not Injured. Mrs. Rees, who had stepped from a street-car with a transfer to another, was crossing Morrison street jvhen the machine struck her In the side and knocked hor to the pavement. Davis, the chauffeur, dropped the steering gear and attempted to pull the woman away from harm. The auto swung to the north side of Morrison street and went Into a ditch, smashing the front part and the wheels. Mrs. Rees was carried to a drugstore, where she was attended until a physician arrived, when she was taken to her home. Accounts of the -accident vary. Davis and the two occupants said that a warn ing -was given, but that Mrs. Rees paid no attention. Mrs. Rees and bystanders "who saw the accident claim thnr tin hnm was sounded and that she was run down while the auto was going at the rate of eight miles an hour. Davis figured In an automobile accident at the Twelve-Mile House In July. The machine driven by Davis last night Is one of 20 horsepower.- FIRE CHIEFS GATHER. Come From Principal Cities of the Coast. Xearly 100 fire chiefs, representing the fire departments of the principal cities from Calgary to Los Angeles, were pres ent at the first day's sessions of their 13th annua convention, which opened in Turner Hall yesterday. Most of those present are men well along in years, who have risen through all the grades of the service and understand from hard ex perience all the many ways used In fight ing the fire demon. Their annual conven tion Is to an extent a means of obtain ing recreation from the duties of their office, but It is even more a time for hard work in the way of comparing notes and discussing the latest and most Improved apparatus used In the sen-Ice and the various methods employed In the different cities. Mayor Lane was present at the morn ing session and gave the chiefs a hearty welcome to Portland. ,In reply. J. H. Car lisle, president of the association, made a short speech paying high tribute to the hospitality which they had found await ing them In Portland. Without more pre liminaries tho convention took up the work before It, andtwo papers were pre sented for consideration. The first, by A. H. Grout, of Seattle, dealt with "The Benefits Received Through the Operation of the Civil Service In the Fire Depart ment." Andrew Bruce, chief of the de partment at Hoqulam, Wash., spoke upon "Fire Protection In the ''Small Towns." and compared the various methods in. use. Discussion in the afternoon centered upon a paper presented by Chief Camp-, bell, of Portland, on the topic. "The Ad vantage of a Fully-Paid Over a Partly Paid Fire Department." Chief Camp bell told of the great gain which had been made In the efficiency of the Port land department with the change from call men to regular firemen. He also ad vocated a careful study and preparation of printed maps of all the principal build ings within the district o each fire de- W. G. Hale. Harvard, an honor much coveted by young men in mat department. Through out his course at Harvard hr hn maA exceptionally high grades, and the honor was wen meruoa. Mr. Hale Is a graduate of Pacific Uni versity, ciass or u3. While In school there, he was rencatedlv elven nnKittnn of trust by his fellow-stdonts, and was winner in me state oratorical contest held at Willamette University during his sumur year. WILL OPEN DISPENSARY First Congregational Church Will Care for the Sick Poor. The First Conrrecational Church nt tw city, which has been planning for some time the opening of a free dispensary In i-uruiuia, nas praciicany completed ar rangements and expects to throw open the doors of this benevolent InsMMiHn-n next i-Tiaay. The dispensary will be located at tho Pilgrims' Chapel. Second street, near TJn- coln. Dr. H. A. Start will b In phniwi and will receive the co-operation of the meaicai stans or st. Vincent s and Good Samaritan Hosnitals. Th intiuttnn which will be the onlv on of It vin in the city, so far as known, will be open io me nuoiic irom j w sh. m. earn div. for consultation and arranging for surg ical operations wncn neepRnrv An Institution of this kind will prove of Inestimable benefit tn th lwT-r classes, wno are unable to incur the ex tvense of visltinp on of Vi pnisr vm. pltals, for they can secure the nVcessary meaicai attention and care through the benevolence of this dlsDensarv. Mam- of the prominent physicians of the city have volunteered to assist this institution whenever their services shall be required. ReV. E. L. HOUSe. Of the UMrst Pnnrr.. rational Churrh Trhnan nilrliu l sible for the establishment of this insti tution, yesterday declined a flattering of- irr irum me .mgniana congregational Church, of Lowell. Mass. Dr. Hmun n-oo Induced to remain In this city "by the unanimous request of his parishioners, who united in asking him not to consider any offer that would take him from his work In this city. INSPECT THE DEFENSES Army Officers Here to Pass Upon Coast Fortifications. A distinguished party of Army officers, comprising the special committee to in vestigate the condition of Coast defenses and report to the Secretary of War. Is la the city, on the way to the mouth of the Columbia, to look Into tho situation at Forts Stevens and'tanby. General Jj P. Storey, of the artillery, chairman; Gen eral Alexander McKenzIe, Chief of Engi neers; General S. M. Mills, for years Com mandant at West Point, and Major George W. Bretels. secretary of the com mittee, compose the party which is reg istered at the Portland. The board has Just examined the, de fenses on Puget Sound, and will proceed south from here as far as the Mexican boundary. The result of their Investiga tions is a matter of secrecy, and will ad mit of no discussion until It is formally laid before Congress. General Storey de clined to speak of their work further than to say that conditions are satisfactory as they. have found trfem. UMBRELLAS! UMBRELLAS! The largest stock of ladles' and gentle men's umbrellas ever shown in the North west, -will be placed on sale today, at 50c, 75c, 97c, JL JL25 and $1.23. - Genuine Para gon frames .and .steel rods. Greatest val ues on earth. . See us today and save money on umbrellas. Bona fide sale. Mc Allen & McDonnell, corner Third and Morrison. ROUND TRIPJT0 ASTORIA Swift excursion steamer Telegraph de parts from Alder-street dock dally (ex cept Friday), 7:30- A. M., returning from Astoria 2 P. M.. arrive Portland 8:33 P. M. Sundays from Portland 8 A. M., axrivlBr Portland IP.K . Portland Day" at the Exposition Saturday, September 301 Souvenir Tickets Now on Sale at Special Booth. Main Aisle 50c Each TKv M:u A f 1 O A Principal i uc neier uu i ranK diore Sole Portland Agents For the Famous "Ostermoor" Mattresses Portland Ascents IfeSv For Bntterick Patterns andjjil Portland's Largest and Best Store Publications -2d Floor "WilUmette" Sewin M.chines .t $15 to S35 Are Superior to the Ancy Mnchines Yon Are Asked to Pay $50 to S7S for-See Them- .. .rraer-immenseimeof.New Mouldings-Oar Prices the Very Lowest-Second Floor Trunks ,nd Tr.vehns BaSs-The Largest ,nd Best Selected Stock on the CoEvery Good Size 7nd Style-All P.-icThird Floor "Opening Days "Millinery and Cloaks Today and Tomorrow Second Floor The Millinery Parlor presents a magnificent showing of new fashions today worthy a visit from every woman in the City-Handsome and artistic hat making never had a better display than it has here todav-Almost every prominent Pans, London and New York artist is represented, and this season has been more than nsually productive of clever ideas-The many new.style characteristics that distinguish the Fall and Winter Headgear make choosing of a becoming model a very easy task-Carefnl and tasty dressers will find here the most beautiful andelrtinsive Millinery Showing in the City-Hats of attractive fashion for every occasion, and priced within reason-Misses and Children's Headgear for dress and school wear-Superb variety in every new shape and trimming-Entire new line of Baby Bonnets as well uon t miss a visit to the Second Floor today and tomorrow Costumes, Wraps, Suits, Coats, Etc. Portland's Leading Cloak and Suit Store cordially invites von to view its greatest exhibit of Women's and ggdrgeady-to second to none in the land-one that wouldjocredit to New York. ChicagoorPhUadeTpMa-Th; gTrmenTsiction will be the center of attraction, as is always the case opening days, tod we'll promiselheTe wiUbenodisappomtment-TKe woman who gives ns an opportunity to show her clothing neyerfindsit necessary to seek further for what she wants-We've anticipated and provided for everyoneThe underlying principle of our cloak business is to get away from the com monplace and give your garments individual marks of distinction-At the same time the price is withm easy reach of your purse-Thousands of new Suits. Coats, Costumes, Wraps, Skirts and Waists-Every new ideaandmaterial-Those who come today and tomorrow willle the assortment at its best-Afashion show you will be 'delighted with-In Mfcs' A! we have provided the latest styles and materialsJnJSnits,D ments for school and dress wear-Particular attention is'directed to the magnificent dr and evening waists in silk, chiffon, dainty cotton materials Great Sale of Umbrellas Today $2.50 VALUES $1.59 200 Women's Black Gloria and Union Taffeta cover- . ing Umbrellas, -with nat ural wood, porcelain, pol ished horn, pearl and ster ling silver trimmed han dles, 26-inch sie; regular $2.00, $2.25, : -Q $2,50 values. . . ?? J "Women's black Gloria cov ered Umbrellas, 100 styles of handles, plain and trim med wood, metal and nov elty handles, 26-inch size, great values ro todaj' at, each. 'OC blisses' high-grade black silk Umbrellas, 24-inch size, handsnmp TinnHlnc 9 rn ?z.o and .00 values at the very low price of $3.20 MEN'S $2 UMBRELLAS $159 EACH Men's plain and twilled Gloria covered Umbrellas, paragon frame, 8 ribs, steel rod, plain Congo handles; every j cr Umbrella guaranteed rainproof; regular $2 values. .V 1 .DV Leather Goods Bargains Today Alligator Leatker Hand Bacrs. with coin purse, tan, blue, green and brown, 6oc values at rnis low price.. 4a p Lewis and Clark Leather Card Cases, 25c values for 17 juewis ana UlarJc .Leather Com Purses and Needle Books,, 25c values for, each !.17 Silk and Leather Belts in red, white, blue, brown and black; all sizes ; best 35c values on sale for the low price of 29 Souvenirs by the thousands. Everything that's pretty in silver, metal, wood and leather by far the largest and best display in the city and at very low prices. Beautiful variety of Souvenir spoons in all sizes and qualities. View Books, Postals, etc. Special Sale of Trunks and Traveling Bags 40-inch canvas covered waterproof painted trunk, full linen lined with ton trav? lnra rlfvici for hats, also dress tray; heavy corners, two leather straps; best lock; regular r i i oy, $14.25 trunk for $ 1 1 ,OU Canvas Covered Skirt Trunk, waterproof paint ed, fancy cloth lining; set-up tray with hat form and three skirt trays, heavy corners; best lock, at these low prices 40-Inch size, $19 value for $16.20 42-Inch size, $20 value for $16.75 26-inch Trunk, with Top Tray, 2 leather straps, steel strips on all corners; greatest tf r e irunK on marKet at the price 16-in. handsome Cabin Bag, $10.00 value. $6.70 15-in. handsome Cabin Bag, $12.50 value. $8.50 15-inch Sheepskin Club Bag, great value. $1.05 23-inch Suit Case, full stock leather, figured can vas lined, shirt fold, brass lock C Art and trimmings, $7.00 value ?O.UU Kber Suit Cases for carrying books Medium size, 35c value for 25 $ Large size, 50c value for 35 Gilman Folding Lunch Boxes, 25c value 19 Brownie Lunch Boxes, each. . . .10r 12, is Telescope Lunch Baskets, 25c value. . . . .19? xxura j?ioor. Fall Clothing for Men Our Fall Clothing appeals to men who wont to dress well, look well and Save ffiOHW Thi arlla 1 r. - M save money-This applies to men who have patronized high.PrVprfTIn and exclusive clothing stores for their wearing apparel at a rt nfni, one-half more than equal grades cost here " " " "Priestley's'' Cravenette Raincoats for men and young men; plain silk mix tures and fancy weaves and tweeds; every coat guaranteed; best values in town at the exceptionally low prices of . SI 2 on New Pall Trousers for men; fancy tweeds and worses ;aU the 'latest tyle?'and cut, at the very low prices of, pair cso err Ir SfJ Fall and Winter Suits for men and young men; TOfmt'iS sacks m fancy worsteds, fancy tweeds, cheviots and unfinished worsteds the greatest variety we have ever shown.; all the newest and best styles at prices New fancy Vests" "in "embideVe'd" IVe"ncn"iinVn and enfFW twpally low prices of S2'Sn nn tn S InlSfgdi1" 111011 y0Ung --'ttmZ Boys and Men's Rubber Bicycle Capes, all sizes. Headquarters for Waiters' Supplies? black Tuxedo coats, vests, aprons shirfr fronts, ties, white vests, etc. Second Floor. ' aprons, snirtr September Sale of Fine Portieres 5 Sd-ffi, SSg ffS?S!UrwS . .$ 1 .9a nJfn aP!StyiPrt,reAre.S- l' effect. hw. Mnge to and bottom, 3 yards ions. 50 Inches wide. J4.50 values ..,....$3.38 Mercerized Portieres, light and dark colorings, floral designs, heavy - A fringe top and bottom. 6.7S values for this low price... .$4.98 MfCnSapstrr .orV55' tw-tone "oral effects. 3 -c ,rt yards long. 53 Inches wide. $7.50 values at the low- price of. J $5.89 Remnants of Sllkollne, -Cretonne, Swiss. Denim, Burlaps . tn -and Tapestries;-all lengths on sale at Holf-PriCC Handkerchiefs Women's plain hemstitched pure linen Handkerchiefs, In H and -inch foem; the quality other stores ask you to pay 50c for; our price, each ...r29c Women's flno hemstitched embroidered, all-llnon Handkerchefe, splendid as sortment cf patterns; regular 20c and 25c value, each ....r..lrG OPENING DISPLAY TODAY IN THE Curtain and Drapery Department The best Home Furnishing Goods Store in town, will be the ver dict of everyone who visits the Third Floor today and tomorrow. A magnificent exhibit of high-grade curtains, draperies and drap ery materials that we know will prove very interesting to parties who are or intend furnishing new homes, rooms, etc. Our expert drapers may be able to offer you suggestions that will help when it comes to deciding. At any rate, yon miss a treat if you fail to visit the Third Floor during opening days. You won't be urged to buy. "We want you to see what beautiful Home Furnishing Goods we have. Greatest Lace Bargains in Town 18-inch Allover Venise and Point de Gaze Laces and 4o-inch fig ured nets, m white and cream; suitable for waists -and gowns; value up to $4.50 yard, yard 40-mcn uiacic JJress in ets plain 1'oint d Esprits and Chantillys; value up to $2.75 yard, for, yard p J Point Gaze and Irish Crochet Galloons and Appliques, f very beautiful styles ; values up to $3 a yd., for, yd. . $ I DV New round thread Valenciennes and Mechlin Edges and r Insertions; cream and ecru: 10-cent values, yard OC Same as above, values 20c yard; on sale for, yard ".Vl3 Great Sale of Silverware In Basement Rogers 187" Berry Spoon.... 04c Rogers "1847" Butter-knives ...80c Rogers "1847" Sugar Shells 30c Rocrers "1S47" Omw Ti.1! i v Forbes Silver ' Hair Receivers. 81.05 Forbes Bon-Bon Dishes, each. 31.43 Forbes Syrun Justs, earn an Forbes Butter Dishes, each... $2,39 Forbes 4-pe. Tea Sets, set ?0J)5 53 Cut Glass Jelly Dishes 32.30 Cut Glass Sugar and Creamer.38.42 37.50 ?C!rlr1 PnffBo Vg.lilns n $7.30 Nickel Chafing Dishes. m$3.40 otaaa ana unt -anaiestiCKS....S2c Kitchen Goods No. 9 Nickel Teakettles: $1.07 J1.00 3-pInt Nickel Teapots.... 70c $1.25 3-pint Nickel Coffee-pot. . .OOc J1.50 Food Chopper. No. 2 S1.22 Mrs. Potts' Irons, $1.25 val. set. 04c 16-in. Feather Duster, parh ?f? i--in. weather Duster, each... 1-2-qt. Galvanized Pails, each No. 2 Galvanized Iron Tubs. No. 3 Galvanized Iron Tubs. $3.ot) Wringer, guaranteed $2.80 $1.C0 Willow Clothes Basket S2c $1.10 Cop. Bottom Wash BoIIer.87c No. 2 B. &: H. Nickel Lamp, white dome shade, complete .......31.47 Nickel Toothbrush Holder 12c NicKel Tumbler Holder 2lc Cook's Steel Knives, 10-in 73c Cnristy Bread Knives, set 40c 21c 10c 0c Blankets at Sale Prices Third Floor Snpply your Whiter Blanket Needs here and save money The prices asked are below last year's quota tions, which, considering the great advance in the price of wool, are extremely low Sale continues through the week; take advantage 10-4 Oregon gray, all-wool Blankets; extraordinary value at 9f this low price, pair U 11-4 extra heavy all-wool dark gray Blankets; great qA special value at the very low price of, pair pT4fir 1 10-4 all-wool mottled Blankets, pair $3.85 11-4 all-wool mottled Blankets, pair S4.67 11-4 natural gray Blankets, extra value, pair $3.50 Best values in the city. Third Floor. 10-4 white wool Blankets, pink and blue borders ; CO , regular $5.00 values for the low price of. pair 11-4 white wool Blankets, pink and blue borders ; p 1 regular $6.00 values for the low "price of. pair I Extra large white wool Blankets, pink and blue bor- &sr gw aers; regular $f.00 values for, pair 'PUiVT Silkoline covered Comforters, full size; best patterns and color ings, nned with lanated cotton; great values at S1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $2.25 and $2.50 each. Third Floor. 35c AND 40c RIBBONS FOR. 21c THE YARD 300D yards of 5-Inch satin taffeta and all pure -silk taffeta Ribbons. In all the 'uuis oimues si oiue, carainai, pmK, .wiie. reseda, brown, black white, cream, navy and old rose. Best 3oc and 40c values on sale , today at the extraordinarily low price of, yard.. 2 1C ART DEPARTMENT-SPECIALS SECOND FLOOR Pillow Covers, stamped on linen for Berlin embroidery; best 65c values.. 48c Laundry Bags, made of art denims. In green, red and blue, 50c values for.27c 1 v." -f J-.