THE 3IORXIXG OREGONIAX, AVEDXESD VY. MAY 23, 1906. 11 ELECTS W. I. VAWTER Grand Encampment Chooses Him as Grand Patriarch. ODDFELLOWS IN SESSION Following the Work in the Camp, the Grand Ixxlge and the Mus covites Will Hold Their Meetings. Seldom has there been such a successfui gathering of an Oregon fraternal organ ization as the annual session of the OJd fellows which opened in Portland with the Grand Enrampnieiit yesterday, to be followed by the Grand Lodge today and tomorrow, and the Muscovites tomorrow "night. About 100 members of the inner circle nf Oddfellowsbip composed the (irand Kncainpment yesterday, and fully four times that number will tie in Port land today to attend the Grand Lodge, which has a membership of 429. At o'clock yesterday morning the . Grand Encampment convened in the Artisan hall of the Abington building. Third and Stark streets. Jn the after noon another session was held, and In the evening the visitors were the guests y, of Ellison Encampment No. 1 in Its hall at Ml',t First street, where they witnessed the confirmation of tlio patriarchal de gree upon candidates by a, picked team from Ellison Encampment, No. 1, and Golden Rule. Encampment, No. 28. All of the meetings were well attended and be tween times the deleRates enjoyed them selves by renewing old "acquaintances. Iteports and Elections. The morning session was given over largely to the receiving of reports and the election of officers. In the Grand En campment, by an unwritten law. the offices are allotted by progression, the only office open for competition being that of grand Junior warden. Robert Robertson, of Roseburg, was elected to this position and is now in line for direct promotion to the office of grand patriarch. L. H. Hazzard, of Coquille. who was also nominated for this position, withdrew his name and the election of Mr. Robert son was unanimous. V. I. Vawter, of Medford. was ad vanced to the office of grand patriarch, the highest position in the Grand Encamp ment. The other officers elected were: H M. Keckwlth. of Portland, grand high priest; B. J. Seely. of Albany, grand senior warden; K. E. Sharon, of Portland, grand acrlbo. and W. W. Francis, of Halsey, grand treasurer. Claud Gatch, the retiring grand patriarch was elected grand representative and wiil be the dele gate from Oregon to the Superior Grand Encampment, which convenes in Toronto. Canada, in September. The new grand patriarch appointed the following officers: W. R. t'unnlngton, of Canyon City, grand marshal; A. H. Jones, of Ashland, grand sentinel, and G. P. Rlckley, of Harris l.urg. grand outside sentinel. .The greater part of both sessions was occupied almost entirely by routine busi noss. The encampment went on record us favoring the present law which stipu lates that Oddfellows transferring their membership, from one lodge to another shall not be reqnirod to pay an entrance U e. A movement is on foot to require a membership fee in such cases which will co.ne up at- the coming meeting of the Supreme Grand Encampment The- organ-, izatlou aiso voted a tax of 30 cents upon each Oddfellow to defray the expenses of the Grand Encampment. It was decided to devote fciOO to furnish two rooms in I vs..,. a. --1 W. I. Vwter. of Medford, New Grand Patriarch of the Grand Encampment. the proposed new Oddfellows' home In East Portland. The following Oddfellows were initiated into the Grand Encamj ment: S. W. Siryker. of Portand: J. W. Young", of Salem; W. W. Chessman, of Eugene: 1). G. Palm, of Roseburg: K. C. Payn. of Ashland; George H. Riches, of Sllverton; J. J. Stanley, of Coquille; A. K. Currier, V V. Howltt. H. S. Paddock, of Port land; D. U Hay. of Medford; J. C. Bor chers. of Hcppner: C. A. Johnson, of Marshtield; T. V. McCloskey, of Myrtle Point: L. R. Hughes, of North Bend; I Shatltlck. of Gresham: Joseph Myers, of Fort Collins, Colo., and M. V. Gardner, of Pioux City. la. Appoints His Deputies. At the afternoon session Grand Pa triarch Vawter appointed 41 deputies to tepresent him in installing officers and conducting other ceremonies in the sub ordinate encampments throughout the state. They are: W W Howitt, Russel ville: George H. Barnett, Salem; A. J. Hendler. Canyon City; O. P. Miller, Portland; R. McKechnie. Albany: W. W. Chessman, Eugene; W. H. Bently, Baker City; G. P. Rickey, Harrisburg". D. G. Palm. Roseburg; D. L. Day, Medford; C. S. Miller. Union; C. H. Greer, Lebanon; R. C. Blough, LaFayetie; A. A. Tussing. Brownsville: E. J. Farlow. Ashland; J. E. Beam, Pendleton; F. P. Light, Lakeview; J. E. Sibley, Dallas: David Williams. Athena: George H. Riches. Sllverton: J. J. Stanley. Coquille; E. Allen. Corvallis: Eugene Moshberger; Woodburn; F. H. Schmidt, Grant's Pass; W. X. Monroe. La. Grande; YV. W. Huntley, Independence; John Boswell, Veil; H. M. Horton. Burns: C. W. Moore, Grass Valley: J. A. Wool ery, lone; E. M. Clymer, Fossill; W H. Weatherson, Florence: L. R. Hughes, North Bend; C. E. Mcintosh, The Dalles; G. A. Pogue, Ontario; George L. Hum phrey, Klamath Falls; W. O. Ash, Hood Rive; G. W. Hamilton, Joseph: A. G. Prill, Sclo; W. O. Spencer, Huntington At the evening meeting the patriarchal degree was conferred upon T. F. Porter, of Hassalo Lodge, No. 15; Horace Blgney. of Samaritan Lodge, No. 2. and Hans Jensen, of Tycho Braehe Lodge, No. 13, of Connecticut. A team of IS members participated In the ceremony, which was followed by an informal banquet. This morning at 9 o'clock the Grand W1LGDX IS CHOSEN President Oregon Development League. ELECTION IS UNANIMOUS Organization Plans for a Big Meet ing During the Jlme of the State Fair at Salem This Year. Theodore B. AVilcox was elected president of the Oregon Development League at a business meeting of that jT ' ..::.'V " -'- ""Sy !A. THEODORE B. WILCOX, PRESIDENT. Lodge will meet in the Knights - of Pythias Hall, Eleventh and Alder streets. It will also hold sessions this afternoon and tomorrow afternoon and evening. DENIES HUSBAND'S CHARGE Mrs. E. A. Mllner Says He Was Drtink and ' Attacked Her. Mrs. E. A. Mllner emphatically denied yesterday the charges made against her by her husband in a public letter in which he attacks her character and seeks to place upon her the blame for the recent family fracas, which resulted in the dis ruption of the family and the resignation of Mr. Milner from the principalship of the Woodlawn school. She says that he began the trouble when very drunk4 and attempted to murder herself, and her son and daughter. The claim of Mrs. Miiner is that without provocation her husband attacked her and the children and knocked all three to the floor. He kept threatening to murder them, she says, and -would have done so had it not been for the timely interference of A. H. Buxton, who lives in the adjoin ing fiat, and who arrived on the scene. Just before the daughter, Cecil, stabbed Mr. Milner in the back.- Mr. Buxton corroborates Mrs. Milner's version of the affair, both as to the drunken condition of Mr. Milner and the fact that he made the attack upon the family. Mrs. Milner says that her good character has been unquestioned: that she has sewed to provide herself and son with clothes, as Mr. Milner- never gave her money except for the purchase of provi sions, and that she has never associated with prizefighters, as her husband charges in his letter. "If I made money in the way he charges," she said, '"and if he was the right kind of a man, would he. come to me and ask for $25 before he left town?" . Gannon Pleads Guilty. F. I. Gannon pleaded guilty in the Federal Court yesterday to the charge of sending scurrilous matter through the Vnlted States mail, and was sentenced by Judge Wolverton to pay a fine of $200 and the costs of the case. Gannon Is an East Side lodging-house keeper, who mailed to Mrs. Grace Wolf, a former roomer, postal cards charging her with theft. ' Suit for Possession of Lots. Richard Clinton has sued E. B. Dutcher in the. State Circuit Court for possession of eight lots in Clinton's Addition. organization held yesterday afternoon at Commercial Club. Practically all of the organizations embraced by the Or egon Development League were repre sented at the meeting1, and the. election of Mr. Wilcox was unanimous. The election of Mr. Wilcox fills a vacancy left by E. L. Smith, of Hood River, who resigned the presidency of the Or egon Development League when he became a candidate for nomination for United States Senator on the Republi can ticket. Next Convention at Salem. It was also decided at the meeting to hold the next convention of the Ore gon Development League at Salem during the State Fair. The convention will be held September 11-13, inclusive. In the selection of Salem for the next convention the Oregon Development League Is simply carrying out the purpose for which it was organized. It was organized to promote the inter ests of the state at large, and to assist every individual city as much as possi ble without favoritosnr being shown. The Oregon Development League will do all wi'iiin its power to make the State Fair at Salem a great suc cess, and it is expected that the con vention will be the biggest and will be attended by the largest number of delegates of any held by that organ ization. Of late, but few public meet ings of the League have been held, and the chief reason has been that the of ficers felt that anything like an active campaign during a political canvass in the state would be sure to arouse the Impression among; some that the League was connected in one way or another with politics. The officers thought if such a belief had become prevalent that the effectiveness of the League would have been nullified. The meeting- was held yesterday af ternoon at 3 o'clock at the Commercial Club. There were about two dozen delegates present, from all parts of the state. By a unanimous vote, Mr. Wilcox was elected chairman, and a committee appointed to wait upon him at his office. A. Bennett, of The Dalles, and one of the vice-presidents of the League, presided as chairman. Mr. Wilcox, when visited by the com mittee in his office, first declined to accept, but1 the. committee was deter mined and after much persuasion he reconsidered. The members of the committee were elated over Mr, Wil cox's acceptance, and say that It means much for the League. Because of the election of Mr. Wilcox it is hoped to interest many other of the most prom inent business men of the state, who are not at present connected with the League. The committee which, waited upon Mr. Wilcox was composed of: S. H. : PORTLAND'S NEW DEPARTMENT STORE DON'T WORRY WATCH US GROW . DON'T WORRY WATCH US GROW ie Tbree-in ca One STARTS THIS MORNING AT 9 O'CLOCK The Great Three-in-One Sale starts today at 9 o'clock. This great purchase of Samples, which we secured at 40 Per Cent of Manufacturers' Cost, from Levi Straus & Co., Meyerstein Co., L. Meyeford Co., all of San Francisco, who were the largest manufacturers, importers and jobbers on the Pacific Coast previous to the earthquake. There are thousands upon thousands of samples to choose from, and there is only one ot each kind; will be turned over to you AS LONG AS THEY LAST AT 50c ON THE. DOLLAR Those who grasp this opportunity and come on the opening days will procure bargains at unheard of prices. THE FOLLOWING IS A PARTIAL LIST OF THE THOUSANDS OF BARGAINS WE HAVE AT THIS GREAT THREE-IN-ONE SALE DRESS GOODS Traveling Men's samples of Etamines, Pana has, Venetian Cloth, Henriettas, Cashmeres and about one thousand Silk Remnants ; they -will all go at, each ;.10 These remnants measure from one-half yard to IV3 yards. CHILDREN'S STOCKINGS Traveling Men's samples of children's Stock ings at, per pair 81-3 LADIES' HOSIERY A table full of samples of Ladies' Hosiery will go at .13 It is impossible to tell you the artual value of these; you must come and see them for yourselves. LADIES' SILK GLOVES Samples of Ladies' Silk GJoves; thousands of ' ' pairs to choose from, at 10S 18, 24 NOTIONS Thousands of samples of Notions, consisting of Tortoise-Shell Hairpins, Hose Supporters for ladies and children, Back, Side and ' Dressing Combs, Darning Cotton, Thim bles, Needles, Pins and everything that goes to make a big, roaring sale of Notions. Come " " secure your Notions at HALF PRICE LADIES' UMBRELLAS Samples o'f Ladies' and Men's Umbrellas; only one of a kind; they're yours for 98 LADIES' BELTS Wash Belts, Leather Belts, Silk Belts, Gilt Belts, Elastic Belts, all kinds of belts, many thousands' to choose from all at one price 16 , HANDKERCHIEFS Traveling Men's samples of Handkerchiefs, children's, ladies', men's, at ZYzj 6, 9 3-lb. package of Gold Dust, 10c each, three for 25 10c Pearline here at 5, or six for 25 5c Pearline here at 3S or 12 for 25 Bargains in everything in the line of Graniteware, Tinware and all Housefur nishing Goods. MEN'S NEGLIGEE SHHtTS MEN'S SECTION Samples of Men's Negli gee Shirts, all patterns, styles ai.d sizes, at the ridiculous figure, but one of a kind, your choice at 49 MEN'S WHITE SHIRTS Men's "White Shirts, slightly soiled; regular price $1.00 and $1,50, your choice at..49 MEN'S HOSIERY Men 's Sample Hose, all styles and descrip tions, at S NECKWEAR Men's Four-in-Hand Ties, one of each kind, thousands of patterns to choose from, . choice 12 Vi- UNDERWEAR Men's Underwear, sample line, at prices be yond belief. ALL MAIL ORDERS Will Receive Our Most Care ful and Prompt Attention. PANTS Men's Pants, sample pairs of Thibets and heviots, at $1.29 Worsteds and All-wool Cheviots, all sizes ; your choice $1.25 BOYS' SUITS Thousands of sample Boys' Suits; special price at this sample sale $1.48 Norfolk, double-breasted, Buster Browns and Conquerors. MEN'S STRAW HATS Sample of Men's Straw Hats; choice 19 DOMESTIC GOODS Sample pieces of Domestics; short lengths of Calico, including dress patterns, etc., at, yard .4y2J Best grade of Percales, yard 9 A. F. C. Ginghams, yard 9V'2 Apron Check Ginghams, yard 6Vi Bleached, Table Damask, yard .4c . - . j ai, vaiu.. Black Hide Shirtings, yard 7c RIBBONS RIBBONS Thousands of sample pieces, in such varieties that it is an impossibility to describe them. At your own price. MUSLIN UNDERWEAR Muslin Underwear, some slightly soiled from handling Corset Covers 24; Nightgowns 49; Chemise 69K LADIES' SKIRTS Samples of Ladies' Skirts; your choice $1.69 LADIES' SILK UNDERSKIRTS Ladies' Silk Underskirts, all shades, good qualities, all perfect; at.... $4.43 LADLES' SILK WAISTS 500 samples of Ladies' Silk Waists, in perfect condition, all sizes; choice at $2.13 LADIES' SHIRTWAISTS Samples of Ladies' Shirtwaists, all sizes, lace insertion and embroidery trimmed; choice at 89 BARBERS' TOWELS Barbers' Towels at, dozen 45 Huck Towels, striped borders, 14x25, at 6'i LADIES' GIBSON TIES Ladies' Patent Leather Gibson Ties $1.78 Tan Bluchers $1.78 Vici Kid Bluchers. . . $1.68 Men's Patent Leather. Bluchers $2.38 Men's vici kid.. $1.98 LADIES' COLLARS Samples of Ladies' Turnover Collars, one of a kind; about 2000 to choose from; at, your choice 5 GREAT BASEMENT BARGAIN EVENT 17 bars Diamond C Soap at ....25 12 bars Borax Soap. '27) C 12 bars Lenox Soap.. 25 Good Toilet Soap, per cake. 2 Or 17 cakes for. ... , 2o ENTIRE CORNER THIRD AND ' YAMHILL GOLDEN EAGLE ENTIRE CORNER THIRD AND YAMHILL Friendly, of Eusrene; A. Bennett, of The Dalles, vice-president at large; L. L. Whltson, president of' the Eugene Commercial Club; E. A. Johnson, sec retary of the Drain Commercial Club: W. H. Blair, president of . the Canby Development League: J. S. Cooper, of Independence; J. S. MacDonald, secre tary of the Business Men's Association at The Dalles; Jasper Davis, president of the Harney Board of Trade; T. C. Smith. Jr., and F. A. Turner, of the Greater Salem Commercial Club; W. B. Burke, of the Harney Board of Trade; Ira S. Smith, of the Marshfleld Cham ber of Commerce, and Tom Richardson, secretary of the League. Cigar Company Files Articles. Incorporation articles of the Ger man i a iigarCojTrpajrywee terday by Charles A. Boardman, Harry W. Germaine, George L. Hutchin and Richard A. Wade. Capital stock $5000. The purpose of the company is to man ufacture and deal in cigars and tobacco. Tariff Minimums on Lumber. In order to give Northwestern lumber men an opportunity to thresh out the question of the new lumber minimums that were announced by the railroads to become effective -June 1 on lumber shipped to the East from North Coast terminals, the new rates will not become effective until June 15. In the meantime the question of cubical minimums will be taken up at St. Paul by representatives of the railroads and lumber manufac turers. A telegram from General Freight Agent R. B. Miller, of the Harriman lines In the Northwest, was received by local railroad men yesterday stating that representa tives of the Northwestern roads would be glad to take up the matter with represen tative lumbermen at St. Paul on any date prior to May 31, and suggesting Monday, May 28, as a convenient date lor a conference. Court Dismisses Damage Suits. Circuit Judge Sears yesterday dismissed the damage suits brought against I. G. Wikstrom by Simcoe Chapman and Sam uel Weist. Each brought two suits ag-ainst Wikstrom. each suit being for $5000 damages. George W. Joseph was the defendant's attorney, and Piatt & Piatt were the plaintiffs counsel. The suits arose over the dispute of a right of way for a logging railroad that is being built near Scappoose by the Chapman Timber Company and the Port land & Southwestern Railway Company. The dispute has been settled by Wikstrom being allowed to use the flume and tha railway company getting the desired right of way. It is said that the settling of the pending war between the two corpora tions greatly pleases the people of Scap poose and vicinity, because many of them are depending upon the companies for a living. Kealty Firm Incorporates. A. F. Swensson, Gustaf Swensson and S. L- Goldschmidt yesterday filed in corporation articles of A. F. 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