THE M0B5TXG OREGOXIAX, MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1907.
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B H 0F1L
STRIKE IS BROKEN
Industrial Workers of World
Cannot Win Without Or
ganized Labor's Aid.
LACK PUBLIC SYMPATHY
Fonr Box Factories Will Resume
Operations This Morning and
Sawmills Will Follow
Salt Later In Week.
SUMMARY OF STRIKE SITUATION.
Today will see the beginning of the
nd of the lumber mill strike. Four
box factories, that have been shut
down for ten days, will resume ope
rations thta morning with an Incom
plete fore. The lumber mills that
bare been idle for the same length
of time expect to resume work the
latter part of the .week: when the
repairs that are now being made to
their machinery are completed. The
mills will take back many of their
former employes who have applied
for their eld positions at the same
wages they were receiving when the
strike was inaugurated. Box facto
ries and the lumber mills expect to
have their plants In full operation
before the end of the week.
Resumption of lumber deliveries
within th dry for building and other
improvements. It is expected, will be
made by Wednesday of thle week.
The backbone of the sawmill strike has
been broken. Four Portland box factories
that have been shut down for the last
ten days, will resume work this morning
short handed and before the end of . the
week the large lumber mills that have
been closed the same length of time ex
pect to resume operations. It is likely
that by the middle of the week the de
livery of lumber in this city will be re
lumed, to the relief of the temporary
Interruption of building and other Im
provements that are dependent on the
mills.
While the box factories do not intend
starting their plants in all departments
this morning, still each of these institu
tions will have forces sufficiently large
to operate the plants in practically exery
department. The box factories that will
begin operations are the Standard Box
St. Lumber Company, Multnomah Lumber
& Box Company, Union Box & Lumber
Company and Oregon J3ox & Manufactur
ing Company.
Members of the executive committee of
the Industrial Workers of the World deny
that any considerable number of tha
trlklng mlllhands that are Identified with
that organization have surrendered. They
declare that the Industrial Workers are
well pleased with the situation, which
they assert Is in better shape than at
any time since the strike began.- But
notwithstanding this denial it was evident
Trom a visit to the headquarters of the
organisation on Burnslde street that the
attendance of men wearing the I. W. v.
ribbons 'was decidedly smaller than a
week ago, and there was also missing the
vptrit of enthusiasm that had been in evi
dence. Jlanjr of the former employes of these
mills will return to their old positions at
the same wages they were receiving when
they Joined the Btrike. These laborers
have applied for their old places, admit
ting that they are tired of Idleness, be
lldes being convinced that nothing is to
be gained by remaining out longer.
The box factories will resume opera
tions with short forces of men, but expect
lo bs running with full crews before the
end of the week. No attempt will be
made by the lumber mills to start up
their plants this morning, since the re
pairs that were begun at the time the
mills closed down have not yet been com
pleted. These repairs will be finished by
the latter part of the week, when these
mills will start up. Sufficient men al
ready have applied for positions to Insure
the operation of these plants in every de
partment for at least one shift daily at
the start. Many of the old employes will
return and with the abundance of labor
now available the managements of the
lumber mills do not look for any trouble
In procuring a full force within a few
days after the plants have been started.
Rebuke to the Agitators.
The failure of the strike, which was in
npired and directed by the Industrial
Workers of the World, Is traceable direct
ly to the men who engineered the dis
turbance. They consisted largely of pro
fessional agitators who invaded the city
and, through the medium of Socialistic
agltRtlon, incited the men to strike. Pub
lic sentiment was never with the strike
because of the Influences by which it was
directed and the methods that were em
ployed to enforce the demands for a
shorter workday and a substantial in
crease in wages. The trouble originated
in the Eastern & Western Lumber Com
pany's yard, where less than 20 chutemen
left their work. These men hastened to
become affiliated with the Industrial
Workers of the World and then proceeded
to enlist the co-operation of laborers in
the other mills.
Through intimidation and much mis
sionary work, in which they were aided
by the migratory agitators and organizers
that were promptly dispatched to this
citv from Seattle and San Francisco,
these chutemen succeeded in bringing
about a general walkout from various
mills and the plants were so seriously
crippled that the millowners decided on a
lockout rather than to attempt to run
their plants under existing conditions.
In the enthusiasm that was aroused,
approximately 2000 of the laborers em
ployed In the mills and box factories
were induced to become members of the
Industrial Workers of the World. When
this organisation was perfected, the de
mand for an Increased wage and a
shorter day was formulated and presented
to the millowners, who refused to enter
tain the proposition for the reason that
It did not come direct from their em
ployes. At the time the men left the
mills they were asked their reasons for
abandoning their Jobs and replied that It
was on account of sympathy for the
chutemen. In response to a direct ques
tion, the men explained that they were
satisfied with the wages they were re
ceiving and asmired their employers that
the matter of compensation did not figure
in their action.
It was this desertion of their work
without expressing any dissatisfaction
with their wages, or requesting an
advance in pay. that served to effectually
chill public sympathy towards the strik
ers in their contentions.
Antagonized Vnlon Labor.
The Industrial Workers of the World
further Invited antagonism from organ
ised labor, without which ths strikw
never could have proved successful, by
bitterly attacking President Gram and
the other officers of the American Federa
tion of Labor. This organization re
taliated by accusing the Industrial
Workers of the World of seeking-.to
supplant the Federation of Labor. -"'Another
resolution was adopted by the fed
erated trades disapproving anything said
or done towards advancing the Industrial
Workers of the World and the different
unions affiliated with the federation of
Labor were notified that any member of
organized labor affiliated with the Fed
eration, of Labor that extended assistance
to the Industrial Workers of the -World
would be regarded by the Federation of
Labor as untrue to its principles and in
directly Inimical to the true cause of
labor.
Without the active assistance of the
various labor unions of the city, the
Industrial Workers of the World was
unable to completely tie up all the in
dustries of the city as had been planned.
Left to stand on its own legs and en
tirely dependent on its own resources, the
organization was unequal to the occasion.
Its leaders were unable to extend the
strike, either to the other industries in
this city or to the various lumber mills
throughout the state, as had been
threatened. With no prospect of winning
the light, without these necessary allies,
many of the mlllhands are now as
desirous to return to work as they were
eager to join the movement at the
outset.
Several loggers from the camps on the
lower Columbia River, which were closed
down Saturday night by agreement of the
Columbia River Loggers' Association, ar
rived in Portland yesterday. Two of these
laborers called at the . police station
durlhg the day and notified the officers
In charge of the station that they might
expect all sorts of trouble during the
week If the lumbermlll strike were not
settled. These men were earning good
wages in the logging camps and have no
sympathy for the mlllhands in their fight
for better wages and a shorter day. They
evinced anything but a friendly feeling
for the members of the Industrial Work
ers of the World which they have dubbed
"The I Wont Works."
Ijogglng Camps May Reopen.
With the resumption of work In the mills
of this city, it is more than likely that
the Loggers' Association, which will hold
another meeting in this city Wednesday,
will arrange to resume work in the
camps.
An early termination of the trouble is
welcomed by the people of Portland.
Enough men originally united with the
Industrial Workers, have severed connec
tion with that organization to seriously
cripple it. These defections make it pos
sible to resume operation of the mills.
Building, that had been suspended on
account of the disturbed conditions, will
now be resumed throughout the city.
Work was slightly delayed on hundreds
of buildings owing to the inability of the
contractors to get lumber. The outcome
la a fortunate one for Portland. Many
of the men who were involved in the
strike do not hesitate to admit that they
were Ill-advised.
The presence of an alleged Plnkerton
detective at a meeting of mlllatrikers and
the Socialists at 309 Davis street yester
day afternoon nearly provoked a riot.
The discovery was made during the meet
ing by a striker who was Intoxicated.
This Individual proceeded to announce his
discovery in a boisterous manner, inter
rupting the speaker. He was asked to
subside, but this only served to anger
him.
"I know him." he shouted between
oaths, "and I know that he is a Plnker
ton 'thug and I will not shut tip as
long as he is In the building."
"Let the Plnkerton 'thug' remain to
hear the lecture," suggested the speaker.
. Suspect Beats Retreat
By this time the drunken disturber had
risen to his feet and wildly sought to
strike the man he suspected of being a
detective in the employ of the Plnkerton
Agency. The suspect made haste to
retire.
The quiet that followed had no sooner
been restored than another man in the
audience was slezed with an epileptic fit
and another Interruption ensued while the
unfortunate was removed from the hall.
Austin Adams, of Seattle, whose nom
de plume Is Vincent Harper, was the
speaker of the afternoon. His subject
was: "Why the Striking Mlllhands Should
Not Return to Work." The speaker pre
dicted that the growth of Socialism is so
rapid that within five years the present
economical system will be entirely sup
planted by a new social order. That con
dition, he contended, can toe best con
tributed to by laboring men standing to
gether and demanding Just compensation
for their labor.
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SPEAKERS AJfGRlLT DENOTJXCE
EACH OTHER.
Orators Finally Get Together and
Turn Pyrotechnics vfpon Port
land Evening Papers.
At the weekly meeting of Pnrtl.n.. o
ciallst Club, No. 5. held tn the Alisky
u.lu.B Jaex nignt, discord prevailed and
for a time it looked as though the impas
sioned orators would engage in a fistlo
encounter. The trouble started when W.
R. Parks, a member of the I. W. W., was
delivering a vehement address. He was
suddenly Interrupted by William Vander
goot, who appealed to the ohair to check
what he called a falsifying and villlfvtng
speech. President Stevens finally suc
ceeded in quieting the belligerent person
and after Parks had concluded his re
marks, Mr. .Vandergoot took the floor and
immediately turned his oratorical bat
teries in the direction of Mr. Parks.
Mr. Vandergoot commenced an abusive
address, bitterly denouncing all who held
opinions differing from his own and
Chairman Stevens was again forced to
take the speaker to task. Walter Tar
row followed Mr. Vandergoot but before
he had made many remarks, the combat
ive Vandergoot was again on his feet de
manding that the chair order Yarrow to
discontinue his remarks. Mr. Yarrow ut
terly ignored the objection and continued
his address in a loud voice.
I have been insulted," protested Vfcn
dergoot. "It is impossible for a fool to be Insult
ed." thundered Yarrow.
Chairman- Stevens ordered Yarrow -to
discontinue such remarks and quiet was
finally restored.
Dr. Nina E. Wood, who was the princi
pal speaker of the evening, took for her
subject, "When the Cruel Strike Is Over."
She took up the attitude of the press in
regard to the strike and severely cen
sured the evening papers for the stand
they have taken. She said in part:
"If there Is no complaint on the part of
the strikers It Is because they are submis
sive. It is alleged that the strikers gave
no notice of their Intended walkout, but
even granting this, could their act be
considered a great crime? Does the mill
owner give his employes notice before he
shuts down? If the opinion of the even
ing papers, that the public has no interest
in the strike, is correct then it is as Von
derbilt says: 'The public be damned.'
"Before the strike can be settled, all
the laboring classes must ualte in a com
mon demand for the common control of
the means of production. Any other set
tlement will be only temporary at the
very best."
A complexion satin smooth and fair sivea
SHOW THEIR LOVE
FOR ST. PATRICK
Sons and Daughters of Erin
Pay Honor to. Patron Saint
at the Armory.
ORATORS PRAISE DEEDS
Songs of Ireland and Patriotic
Speeches Arouse Great Audience
to High Pitch of Enthusiasm.
All Wear Green.
Portland was an Irish city yesterday.
St. Patrick's day was more generally ob
served and celebrated than ever before
in the history of the city. Special serv
ices were held at the Catholic churches,
various entertainments were given in the
afternoon and at night there was a grand
climax when the monster celebration was
.T. P. Kavanaogh, Principal Speaker
at the St. Patrick's Day Celebra
tion at the Armory.
held at the Armory. It seemed that
nearly every one was wearing the green
yesterday, and those who did not were
sadly out of place.
The big feature of the observance of
the day, which all of Irish blood hold
so precious, was the entertainment at
the Armory, which was given under the
ausplcesi of the Ancient Order of Hi
bernians. No less than 2000 persons at
tended and formed one of the most en
thusiastic and patriotic crowds that ever
assembled in the Armory. The Irish
spirit was In the air and the Irish songs.
Irish speeches made by Irishmen and
the tuneful, lively airs transplanted in
this country from old Ireland made the
celebration last night little less than re
markable.
The mere mention of the name of St.
Patrick brought out vigorous applause,
and the orators who told of the Irl3ti prin
ciples and of the deeds of Irish martyrs
and patriots were given ovationA The
enthusiasm was exceptional and the en
terfalnment was such that, although the
programme lasted three or four hours,
not more than six persons left until It
was over.
Green Decorations Abound.
The hall was appropriately decorated
wiin green -ana upon the platform was ar
ranged a groUD of magnificent mlms
which greatly added to the general at
tractiveness. Upon the platform were
seated the Archbishop Christie and Mayor
Lane and others including Judge Sears,
Judge Cameron, Father McDevitt. Father
Gallagher, Father O'Farrell, the latter of
Eugene: J. Hennessy Murphy and others
Who took part in the programme.
The oration of the evening was deliv
ered by John P. Kavanaugh, whose ad
dress was a masterpiece of oratorical ef
fort. Mr. Kavanaugh was greeted with
a burst of applause when introduced by
E. H. Deery. who .presided as chairman
The speaker was interrupted again and
again by applause. He said In part:
Patrick was a great man, as well as
a great saint. There is genius for evan
gelizing, for securing a spiritual mastery
over the souls of men. Just as there is a
genius for gaining victories on the field
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Marion Warde Pamham, Who Re
cited at the St. Patrick's Day Cele
bration at the Armory rst Xlght.
of battle. And Patrick was endowed
with that genius. " He used practical
methods. He directed his first efforts to
the conversion of kings and princes and
nobles, well knowing that their example
woum De emulated oy me people.
"He had a passion for preaching at
large assemblies. Such as race courses
and fairs. His exceeding practical meth
ods did much perhaps to avoid bloodshed
and contributed largely to his wonderful
success. The splendid work of Patrick
can be attributed largely to his natural
qualifications for his labors.
"From the blending of many races was
engendered the strong elemental qualities
of the race from which we sprung. There
is a rugged honor, a splendid valor mani
fested in their enterprises of peace or
war. Their physical strength and endur
ance were phenomenal.
"Their ancient assemblies kindled the
diving jt- laaunce which has' so
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thrilled and moved the world. Here we
find the elements of strength and pa
tience that endured the long ordeal of op
pression, noplng against hope, and tpr
centuries waged the greatest and most
majestic battle the world has yet wit
nessed, a battle that has been 'fought
without a sword or even with a shield.
' It was a battle of reason, a battle of
argument, an appeal to the higher pow
ers. That these elements have not tri
umphed Is not Ireland's disgrace but Eng
land s shame. In the free air of Ireland
was quickened the love of liberty that
centuries of oppression are unable to ef
face and that burns so ardently In mil
lions of Celtic hearts today. All faces
are turned to Erin tonight and from
every Celtic heart ascends a prayer ror
Erin's weaV and with that pfayer we
cherish the nope that we read the signs
of these times aright, and that the true
dawn of Irish liberty is already break
ing."
Miss Elizabeth Harwas sang Irish songs
in a manner that touched the hearts ot
the sons and daughters of the Emerald
Isle and she was called back three times.
The annlause was tremendous. She first
sang, "Kathleen Mavourneen." Frank D.
Hennessey also scored heavily and he was
called back three times. He sang. "Mary
From Tipperary" and ended with several
popular songs.
Irish Music In High Favor.
T .n-TT.nTJncfl D1fA clllb. ' Which
sang selections, was also well received.
Professor Epping himself maae a Dig nit
when be sang. "Wearing of the Green."
Professor w. m. wwinua i.-.m...
..-1 M- rvT3i-ton" in a snlendld manner
and Mlsg Minnie Bode was given quite an
ovation when sne recited i;u8uici
.... 1 mnnoiUrm Mrs.
J.-iTl n . an uhb'"' -
Farnum won a round of applause by her
hearty rendition oi -nnn rmS.
. - i-i. -k TOifhter's nrehes-
music was iuiuwutu j " -
tra, which also came In for commendation
from the audience.
The entertainment committee, which de
- i nt the credit for the
serves a w kh - -
big success of last nighty was composed
or1J- irwarrt Ttilfeath-
er Frank IX HennessyV P. J. Smith and
J. E. Malley.
SERVICES AT ST. PATRICK'S
Father O'Farrell Preaches Stirring
Sermon Eulogizing Irish People,
ot P.M.-W rav services were con-
j.. OT.terdav at St. Patrick's church
by Father J. M. O'Farrell. assisted by
Aarchblshop Christie ana gainer xu.
Murphy. Father O'Farrell delivered tno
sermon. f-atner murpiijr
masj". Archbishop Christie occupiec, a
seat within the sanctuary. Father O'Far
rell took for his text St. Paul's episue to
the Hebrews: "I have fought a good
fight, I have finished my course, I have
kept the faith."
In a forcible address Father O'Farrell
pointed out how the Irish people have
lived up to the doctrines of their patron
saint. Notwithstanding centuries of per
secution, suffering and misery they still
remain faithful, said he, and he appealed
to the Irish race not to rest upon the glo
rious traditions of Ireland, but to live up
to the teaching of St. Patrick and make
the history of the future as grand and
noble as the history of the past.
Father O'Farrell closed with the fol
lowing prayer to St. Patrick: "Oh glo
rious St. Patrick! Present the prayer ot
thy children to the God of Nations. Re
mind him that Ireland has her transfig
uration in the light of Christianity; that
she had her Getheemase under the vi
kings; that for TOO long years she has
been hanged in agony upon the Anglo
Saxon cross, and since she is now com
ing forth from the tomb, beseech him
that she may soon have her ascension and
that In the near future, borne on the
wings of destiny, she may take her seat
In the realm of nations, free and un
fettered." - -
The Irish and American flags were sus
pended above the altar, while the entire
congregation "wore the green." A choir
composed of 20 of the best singers In
Portland furnished the music, which was
a feature of the services. Alice Dough
erty gave a violin solo and John Malley,
tenor, rendered a vocal solo.
IN ST. IAWKENCE PARISH.
Wallace McCamant Delivers St. Pat
rick's Day Oration.
Fully 600 persons attended the fit. Pat
rick day exercises under the auspices of
the Young Men's Club of St. Lawrence
parish yesterday afternoon in the as
sembly room of the school at Third and
Sherman streets. The programme began
at 2 o'clock and although It lasted until
after 5 o'clock, there was not one dull
moment In the exercises.
The most remarkable feature of the en
tertainment was the enthusiasm and In
terest displayed in the programme. The
speakers were greeted with hearty ap
plause and all those who sang responded
to encores.
-Wallace McCamant delivered the ora
tion. He spoke of the loyalty and tender
sense of honor V)f the Irish people and
commented particularly on the loyalty
of the Irish to their church, the founda
tion of which in Ireland was laid by Saint
Patrick. Mr. McCamant told how the
English had endeavored to stamp out
the Cathollo faith in Ireland and how
utterly unsuccessful they had been despite
the persecution they brought about.
Among the other numbers on the pro
gramme were songs by Miss Elizabeth
Harwas who eang, "Will My Soul Pass
Through Old Ireland?" James Bannon
and Louis Purcell also gave vocal solos.
One of the features of the programme
was the children's chorus of 30 voices.
Many of the children have remarkable
voices and showed discipline and con
edentloua training. Music wag furnished
by an orchestra of ten pieces whloh was
also composed of Doys and gins.
K-'A. Bullivan acted as chairman.
WHITES POEM OX ST. PATRICK
3. K. Dolph Dedicates Xines to Arch
- bishop Christie.
Joseph N. DoTph has written a poem en
titled "St. Patrick." It was written es
pecially for Archbishop Christie, and in as
follows:
To you, first shepherd, priest, now saint
We gladly homage pay.
As worthy of our loudest praise
On this Bt. Patricks' day.
Tourself avslave In stranger land.
Tou saw a people's plight,
Tou longed to break their shackles off
To bring religious light.
Throuph all these centuries 'til Boia,
Crushed by oppression proud.
The land yon loved has suffered on.
Her cry 1 long and loud.
Her only solace is her Ood
Whose praise you taught to sing;
Go hear her cry. dear Queen of Heaven.
And surest Justice bring.
And may your work, so well begun.
Continue on apace
With glad fruition that will last
As long as time and space.
Till Erin's Isle, of emerald hue.
The gem of all the sea.
Has earned thro' suffering and thro tears
The price of Hherty.
O Erin's sons, sbns of the brave.
Lift up your heads and see
That freedom is your kingly right.
And set dear Ireland free.
JOSEPH NORTON DOLPH.
March 17. 10O7.
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CELEBRATE THEIR
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Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Mayer Re
ceive Congratulations of
Host of Friends.
WERE WEDDED IN 1847
Pioneers of Portland Are Gnests of
Honor at Elaborate Family Be-'
union and Dinner Splendid
Gifts Made to Aged Couple. ,
Sixty years ago on March 17. 1S47. Jacob
Mayer and Mary Auerbach were wed in
New Orleans. In Portland yesterday the
diamond wedding of this well-known
pioneer couple was celebrated with a
family reunion and dinner and an in
formal reception which was attended by
several hundred friends and old acquaint
ances of Mr. and Mrs. Mayer. To have
lived together in harmony for three score
years is something out of the ordinary;
to "have lived over a half century In one
city and have gained the respect and good
will of the entire community is also an
achievement which comes into the lives
of only the very worthy. Mr. and Mrs.
Mayer were accorded a testimonial last
night which could have come only from
the hearts of those who had known them
long and well; who knew them to be the
worthiest of the worthy, the pioneer stock
that has made this great Pacific North
west what it is today the best in the
world.
Diamond weddings are rare, but one
which Is attended by all the children and
relatives of the Interested couple, and
where many handsome gifts of that preci
ous stone are given, Is unusual '.n every
respect. Mr. and Mrs. Mayer were the
recipients of many blessings last night.
the greatest of which was the presence
of every living child and grandchild at
the dinner, and the tribute of hundreds
of friends at the reception. Several of
them crossed the continent for the occa
sion, but all were present, and it is need
less to add that Mr. and Mrs. Mayer were
correspondingly happy.
Celebrate at Daughter's Home.
Both the wedding dinner and reception
were given at the residence of Mrs. Solo
mon Hirsch. Mr. and -Mrs. Mayer's eldest
daughter. The dinner party was com
posed of the immediate family, 28 guests
being seated at the handsomely decorated
board. A center piece of lilies of the
valley was most effective, and dainty
bouquet holders, filled with bride and
golden gate roses were spread over the
board, while the surface of the table was
strewn with violets. Individual favors of
orchids were placed at each cover, and
on the buffet was the bride's cake with
Its 60 candles.
Those who sat at the family dinner
were Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Mayer, Mrs.
Solomon Hirsch, Mr. and Mrs. M. Blum,
Mr. and Mrs. H. Zadig, Mr. and Mrs.
Oscar Meyer, Mr. Mark Mayer, Mr. Sand-
ford) Hirsch, Miss Hirsch, Misses Mae and
Clementine Hirsch. Mr. James Blum, Mr.
Alfred Zadig. Mr., and Mrs. Philip
Selling. Mr. and Mrs. -Ben Selling. Mr.
and Mrs. Mose Slchel. Mrs. Adeline
Meyer. Dr. Jonah Wise, Mr. Sam Selling,
Mr. Solomon Garde, Miss S. Leffert and
Miss Rose Selling, the four last named
from Oregon City.
The many elaborate and handsome flor
al pieces sent Mr. and Mrs. Mayer by
frienda In commemoration of their annl
versary formed effective decorations for
the commodious Hirsch residence, and
not all of those received could be so used
There has never been an event in Oregon
at which so many handsome floral
tributes were presented, and the - mag
nificent array .called forth the admiration
of all the guests and visitors. Among
the many who remembered the popular
couple with especially handsome designs
were the Masonic lodges to which Mr.
Mayer belongs.
Remembered by Lodge Frlentis'
In this connection the 150 or more tele
grams and cables which came from every
part of the world should he mentioned
The Masonic and B'nai B'rlth lodges of
Oregon and California all remembered
the Mayers with telegrams, and messages
were received from notables in various
parts of the country. Relatives in Ger
many, Italy and other foreign countries
sent congratulations by cable, and a spe
cial telegram book, bound in white kid
and monogramed in diamonds, was
among the gifts of the couple, which will
be used to preserve the many mementos.
The family party tarried long at the
dinner table. Toasts for the happiness
and longevity of the bridal couple were
offered with good cheer. Guests gathered
in the drawing-rooms of the Hirsch -home
and were waiting to greet the old couple
at the close of the dinner. An orchestra
played in the music-room and the whole
atmosphere was fragrant with roses, lilies
and orchids, which were banked in ev
ery corner in tasteful profusion.
The gifts received by Mr. and Mrs.
Mayer were not only beautiful, but with
out exception appropriate for a diamond
celebration. Among the many received
were: From Solomon Hirsch and family,
a diamond-studded watch and chatelain,
gold knife with emerald shamrock and
diamonds; pocketbook with monogram In
diamonds, diamond lace pin. Mr. and Mrs.
Oscar Meyer gave a diamond and pearl
vest button set and a lace pin with He
brew lettering: "God Be With Tou." Mr.
and Mrs. M. Blum, diamond-studded sleeve
buttons and eyeglass pin set wrth dia
monds. James Blum, diamond shirt
studs, diamond set chain for eyeglasses
and diamond-studded Shrine pin. Mr. and
Mrs. H. Zadig, diamond set cigar cutter,
and diamond set gold thimble, A. J. Za
dig. One of the handsomest presents
was to Mrs. Mayer from her son Mark
Mayer, a miniature of the father set with
a brilliant frame. Mr. Mayer gave his
father a watch fob 'emblazoned with
handsome diamond monogram.
The Sisters of St. Vincent's Hospital
presented the couple with a handsome
crystal punch bowl, and the Sisters from
St. Mary's Convent sent loving cups with
elaborate monograms. A bride book for
the signature of all dinner guests was an
appreciated gift, and there were many
others which were equally oppreclated.
Gifts From Out of Town. -
Among the notable out of town gifts
was a golden wedding bell with diamond
monogram from Mayor John- P. Hopkins,
of Chicago, and two gold diamond-mono
gram spoons from Roger Sullivan, who
made the famous fight against Bryan.
H. C. Bowers, of the Portland Hotel,
sent an elaborate wedding cake, the pink
tulle ' bowknot which encircled the cake
being finished with a large buckle pet
with brilliants which sparkled under the
electric lights with splendid effect. The
name cards were a significant feature of
the dinner, containing photographs of Mr.
and Mrs. Mayer with the dates 1847-1907 in
heavy gilt.
The first guests to arrive were Mrs.'
Abigail Scott Duniway, and Judge
George H. Williams, followed closely by
Mrs, Henry Jones, Misg Williams, Ma
dame Von Bolten, Miss ' Von Bolten,
Miss Nicholson, Mr. and Mrs. Gray, Dr.
and Mrs. A. G. eieey. Mrs. L. p. Tbomp-
STOP WOMAN
AND CONSIDER
First, that almost every operation
m uur iiuopivaiaf ciauiuicvc uuu
women, becomes necessary because
of neglect of each symptoms as
Backache, Irregularities, Displace
ments, Pain in the Side, Dragging
Sensations, Dizziness and Sleeplessness-Second,
that Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from
native roots and herbs, has cured
more eases of female ills than any
other one medicine known. It reg
ulates, strengthens and restores women's health and is invaluable in
preparing women for child-birth and during the period of Change
of Life.
Third, the great volume of unsolicited and grateful testimonials on
file at the Pinkham Laboratory at Lynn, Mass.. many of which are from
time to time being published by special permission, give absolute evi
dence of the value of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Mrs.
Pinkham's advice.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
For more than 30 years has been curing Female Complaints, suoh as
Dragging Sensations, Weak Back, Falling and Displacements, In
flammation and Ulceration, and Organic Diseases, and it dissolves
and expels Tumors at an early 6tage. j
Mrs. Pinkham's Standing Invitation to Women 1
Women suffering from any form of female weakness are invited to j
write Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass. for advice. She is the Mrs. Pinkham who g
has been advising sick women free of charge for more than twenty
years, and before that she assisted her mother-in-law, Lydia E. Pink- g
nam in advising. Thus she is especially well qualified to guide sick g
women back to health. Write today,
isTauraawuisTniEiiiiiiiimrDciBuflHiuiiniTtintiniDi
son, Mr. and Mrs. Burkhardt, Mrs. Phil
lip Wasserman, Mrs. Haussman, Mr.
and Mrs. H. C. Bowers, Senator and
Mrs. Sigmund Slchel, Mr. and Mrs. Mose
Slchel, Mrs. Ella Senders, Mr. and Mrs.
H. C. Judge. Herman Sichel, Mr. and
Mrs. Emanuel Sichel, Mr. and Mrs. I. N."
Fleischner, Mr. and Mrs. Marcus
Flleschner, Miss Flora Fleischner. Mr. '
and Mrs. I. N. Lipman, Mrs. Hexter, the
Misses Hexter, Mrs. R. Jacobs, the
Misses Jacobs, Mr. and Mrs. Levinson,
Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Simons, Mrs. Neu
mann, Julius Loulsson, Mr. and Mrs.
Cramer. Otto Cramer, Joe Teal, Mrs.
Lowenburg, Mrs. L. Altman, Mrs. Har
riet Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. Obertuffer.
Adolph Jacobs, Henry Metzger, Sam
Hirsch, Miss Florence Kohn, Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Kohn, Mr. and Mrs. Neu
stedter. Mr. and Mrs. Sol Blumauer,
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Metcham, Miss Flor
ence Wolf. Mr. and Mrs. Feldenhelmer.
Mr. and Mrs. I. Lang, the Misses Lauer,
and many other guests.
Both Hale and Hearty.
Mrs. Mayer was picturesque in a gown
of black velvet, embellished with hand
some point lace, and wore a number of
the handsome pins and -ornaments which
were gifts.- Mr. Mayer wore the vest
buttons, studs, cuff buttons and Shrine
pin which were given him, and was one
of the most animated guests present. The
remarkable vitality of both Mr. and Mrs.
Mayer was observed by -all, and they
seemingly enjoyed the evening more than
their younger relatives. If good wishes
will have the desired effect Mr. and Mrs.
Mayer will live to celebrate the 75th anni
versary. PIONEER OF 1852 DEAD
Mrs. Daviess Glhson, Early Settler of
Polk County.
Mrs.. Sophronia Gibson, a Polk County
pioneer of 1S52, died yesterday at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas H. Star
buck, In North Mount Tabor, of old age.
Mrs. Gibson's maiden name was Ingalls
and she was born near Bangor, Me.,
March 1, 1815. When she was 2 years
old the 'family moved to. Ohio, settling
near Dayton. Ten years later with her
parents she went to Illinois. In 183 she
was married to Daviess Gibson and In 1853
they made the long Journey to Oregon,
Mr. Gibson being captain of the wagon
train. They settled on a farm In Polk
County near Salem.
To the couple were born eight children,
six of whom survive their mother George
D. Gibson, of Pomeroy, Wash.; A. -B.
Gibson,' of Polk County: Mrs. T. H. Star
buck, of Portland: Cass Gibson, of Rick
reall: L.. r. Gibson, who lives on the old
home place, and Mrs. William Patrick,
of Tillamook County.
More than half a century ago Mrs.
Gibson united with the Christian Church
at Bola and was active in its service till
her death. Her husband died January 12,
1S94, since which she Had resided with the
children( all of whom were with her dur
ing her last hours, except the eldest son,
George.
Besides1 her Immediate family Mrs. Gib
son had two brothers Henry and Theo
dore, and a sister Mrs. Rnxta Kaeser,
residents of Waltsburg, Wash., and an
other brother Joseph, of Centralla, Wash.
Another sister, Elizabeth, widow of J.
V. B. Butler, died at Monmouth in 1901.
The remains will be taken to Salem to
morrow morning and interment made In
Spring Valley Cemetery, near the old
home in Polk County, beside the body of
her husband.
GIN FIEND'S TRAGIC END
Ed Call Chokes to Death at Dinner
In County Jail.
Ed Call, an old-time Chinese gin fiend,
met a violent death yesterday In the
County Jail, where he was confined
awaiting an examination for insanity. He
was killed by choking on a piece of
boiled meat at dinner. Call attempted to
bolt his food and strangled before his
fellow prisoners were aware of his plight.
As long as Chinese gin Joints were al
lowed to run In the city. Call spent most
of his time around them. He was a
familiar figure around the streets, and
made his living by chopping wood. He
was 'in a class of his own and while In
Jail was always a trusty. He had served
innumerable sentences for drunkenness
ON "THE ROAD"
And It's Really Lots of Fun.
An Ind. woman solved the food question
with good sound reasoning. She says:
"For almost ten years I suffered from
poor health, which was plainly the result
of improper food.
"I was always drowsy, had headache,
stomach trouble, was getting a Ballow
complexion In short was simply miser
able. "Yet I did not realize the real cause of
my trouble until recently. I have given
Grape-Kuts and the exercises in the little
book, 'The Road to Wellville," (which I
found In the pkg.) a thorough trial, and
they have worked wonders for me.
"I noticed a change from the .beginning.
My headache disappeared and at the end
of the first week my stomach did not
trouble me so much.
"Now, in less than a month, my nerves
are strong and I begin to have some am
bition to do things. I have gained six
pounds and feel full of life.
"Grape-Nuts food, with crearn makes
a delicious dish and I never grow tired
of it. I consider 'The Road to Wellville'
one of the most valuable books ever
pointed, for I owe my present good health
to it and Grape-Nuts." Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Get
the book from your pkg. "There's a reason."
Sy
don t wait until too late.
ammo
and only recently completed a term oi
one year for vagrancy.
Call had no relatives in this part of the -
country, and never had a home. He slept
In the 10-cent lodging-houses, and earned
his meals by carrying wood in for cheap
restaurants. He was well known among
the Chinese. Call was supposed to be
about 60 years old.
Call was taken In custody by the po
lice last Friday. When taken to the sta
tion it was found that he had been In
iured by falling down a flight of stairs.
Subsequent Investigation proved that
while he was carrying- wood upstairs in
a North Sixth-street lodging-house h?
had lost his balance and fallen to tre
ground floor. After the accident he was.
unable to speak, and while In Jail acted
queerly. The' police thought the man
was insane and sent him to the County
Jail.
As the old man had no means or rela
tives, it is probable that he win be buried
In the potters' field.
VICTOR MANGANESE STEEL
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19.
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