Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937, April 17, 1909, Image 2

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Newspaper Page TextTHE MORNING- OREGOXTAy, BATDBDAY, AITIIL i FOR ANOTHER WAR 'Not Only Building Dread noughts, but Doubling Size of Army. EXPECTS TO FIGHT RUSSIA Military Preparations on Big Scale Conducted With Great Secrecy. Railroad In Sakhalin Is Being Built. VICTORIA. B. C. April l.That Japan fears another -war with Russia and Is making the same careful and systematic preparation for It as preceded the recent war Is the news given by passengers from Yokohama. Two large battleships of the Dreadnought class are being built, one J!tthUr?(.b named tho Setsu and the ? JL, v Yokonsima to be named the Kaw aeht, both stronger and with larger guns than the big Akl and Satsuma. Increase Army to 1,000,000. In conversation regarding the fear en tertained of the return of war with Rus sia, an arrival by the Tosa Maru said great additions had been made to the fleet or Japan. In military affairs preparations nave been continuous, but the greatest secrecy has been maintained. The army Is being increased to over 20 divisions, so that a force of l.oon.OOO may be mobilized when necessary. Prior to the last war oOO.OOO men represented the total number that could be put In the field. Including all branches, and that number proved Inadequate. New arsenals are being established and to supply the numerous arsenals and depots scattered all over Japan, the mili tary authorities have constructed a cen tral arsenal at Chikusa, near Nagoyo. Preparations In Sakhalin. Even In Sakhalin military preparations re known to be under wav, despite the secrecy. Among other things a military railway is being constructed from Koroso kovek to Vladivlmyok. the scene of the future central administration of the Japa nese portion. If not of the whole Island. A copy of the Japan Gazette brought over on the Tosa Maru says: "Japanese papers report that a Japa nese retired naval warrant officer was arrested at Shinagawa on the 27th fnst., on suspicion of being concerned In the recent attempt to sell secret plans on the Yokosuka, Kure and Saseno naval ports to the Russian Embassy." . BANK FIGURES GROW FAST Big Increase in Clearings Past Year In North Yakima. NORTH YAKIMA. Wash., April 16-(Speclal.)-The North Yakima clearing house completed its first year today and the figures presented show a remarkable Increase of business In the year. The nf fnriWM cl-arin 'or the first 13 days 2t AhP 1 Ihls year were over 100.000 great- Jh? i. roarings the first full month the house was established, which was for May m. were $1.S03. while The ;'arlns Z the last full month. March JZ ?.re 11TTS- The bankers co mr'al Un" ,nCre"' TRADES PEOPLE PROTEST Keruse to Aid in England's Scheme for Imperial Defense. VANCOVER. 1i. c. April 16.The ancover Trades and Labor Council representing the labor unions of the city, criticised the proposal for Canada to present Great Britain with one dreadnought battleship or to assist "n any way in the scheme of Imperial de fense. Vhen the question was broached one delegate. Pettlplece. declared that the worklngmen of Great Britain and Germany were friends and war brought on by the capitalistic class should not be encouraged. to I..,hr..WOr'ns T"0P" only refuse CONTRACTORS ERECT MILL Will Supply Ties and Bridge Timber for Railroad. ...CVTJALJ-- Wash- APrI (Spe cial. ) Frank L Mary, formerly right-of-way .gent for the Union Pacific, is hn eft Bawm,'l on the north bank of the Chehalis River near Ro rStTr; SeveraJ carloads of machinery re being unloaded. Mr. Mary has a large contract with the railroad for ties and bridge timbers. s.lS,hVjTlly 18 now belns rapidly between this city and Roches lndioat,nK that the branch railroad - .i R. the maln llne at Centralla rather than at Tenlno. CONTRACTORS CLOSE SHOP Porter Jlros. & Welch to Leave Van couver for Spokane. VANCOUVER. Wash., April 15.f&ne cm .)-The firm of Porter Bros & Welch railroad contractors, who for the past rarroa".nd ' half have been doTng r""a construction work on the North tE U?,ai and the Northern Pacific In this section, closed their offices In Van couver tonight. The office fixtures w"ll he removed to Spokane, where the head" shoo ho ' th9 1r.m are- Thelr S weeks yeT'' WiU remaln pen for 8m CONDENSED NEWS BY WIRE snoefcs Thursday night at im.rv.i, of several seconds 1 ,nt"el Pflmft Wilbur "Wrltrht mH, w r.rUl flight. In hi, ' fiyin". mnchlZl hre rrlo.y. remaining In the aPr n 321 and .even minute., respectively ' 1,ht Toronto a epeclal from Edmonton berta. .ay.: Report, from For? c h In'net i tate a. a result of th. fallur. of ,hT fu? New York The plan to hold rhrtt. Priene. services in the rnd halS'of th. Hot.l riar has b.n declkr.S offt., porartly at least. Mr.. Baker O. Eddy has put a ban on the project. N"w Tork District Attorney Frederick a. Dewltt. of Queens County, ha, sent two de tectives to New Orleans to investigate the record of Captain Peter C. Halm, Jr., who wa. at one time stationed there. Ijubeck. Germany A local .en.atlon w. caused Friday by the suspension . of the banking-house of Luckmann A. Soitau. Fending- the clearing up of th. situation creditors have refrained from asking for a receiver. Paris The French telegraphers held a formal meeting-'her. Friday and joined tho postal employes and the teachers in de manding the privilege of forming unions under the laws of 1884. which include tha right to strike. Chicago A move to secure the pardon of Marian Grey, the young woman sentenced to one year In the Brid.well by Judge I-andis on the charge of misusing the mail. to conduct a matrimonial hnrfln Ho. KAn started. ' New Tork Six boxing bouts were held ' in m gymnasium at Columbia University Thursday night with such success that It 1. the intention of the management If possible to arrange for a dual boxing meet with some other university. San Pedro. Cal. The coast-defense moni tor Cheyenne returned to this port Thurs day from a long cruise to test the efflcency of oil a. fuel. Officers who have watched the test, are strong in their praise of oil as fuel for warships of all kinds. Minneapolis With the signing of ths anti-clRai-ette bill by Governor Johnson, tha cigarette .laughter sale Is on In Minneapo lis and from this time until the finish, August 1, every dealer of the "Independent" variety .will aim to get rid of his stock. San Francisco Tomlyo Xawamcuote, a Japanese. 25 years old. said to have been a deserter from the Japanese steamship Chlyo SNAPSHOT (IP SENIOR ILLI NOIS SENATOR. ;;; i - f "A i - 0)? r is. J ; j I --- soei.j csiiom. I WASHINGTON. April 15. (Spe- clal.) This snapshot of Shelby Cullom, Senator from Illinois, t was made when he was on his ! way to the Capitol a few days I ago. Though not a member of the finance committee of the J Senate, Air. Cullom will take an I active part in the tariff debate 1 Maru was shot and killed early Friday by P,a rl.m.f.n.0hn Annear who was himself th! VLf th,.Seck ,and cheek by knl' in the hands of the eailor. CAN'T lilPLOMATS TAFT'S OFFERS OF EMBASSIES ARE TURNED DOWN. Deep Disappointed at Eliot's Decli nation Fulton's Is Last of long Series. WASHINGTON. April 18.-(Special.)-One of the problems with which the President has been confronted is the complex one of finding suitable men willing to enter the high foreign service ?C . Government. It is known that ir. E31Iot s declination of the post at the Court of St. James was a deep disap pointment to Mr. Taft. The Harvard mans income is not large enough to malntalri the post. T.N"' "en has the President of the United States with ifts In his hand found within six weeks so many persons reluctant to accept his largess. Dr. t,"? decl'n?a to go to England; Judge Meyer Sulzberger, of the Court - u r'JU1"10? Pleaa at Ibiladelphla, has said that he cannot go to Turkey; ex Senator Hemenway. of Indiana, found no attraction in the offer of a mission to ekln; ex-Representative Morrell, of lmB aeciaea that he can .1? t0.St- Petersburg, and ex-Representative Watson, of Indiana, has turned away twice from the offer of the mission to l uba. Today the President received a message from ex-Senator Fulton, of Oregon, stat ing that he regretted that his personal 'rntor aCCePta"Ce GRAND JURY PLODS ALONG Work In Umatilla County Not Yet Completed. . rhUg? ihe srrand Jury has con sumed two whole days In investigating law no Inrt? t 2f the Prohibition irfiM ent? have been returned. The nvestigation is proceeding slowly win L S Proba that no indictments will be returned before next week. It complete" ItUorsmor. Mt KILLS SONG-BIRDS; FINED Joseph Grosselin, of Portland, Does Some Costly Hunting. VANCOUVER. wls"h., April -(Special.) Joseph Grosselin. of Portland, arrested In Yacolt and accused of kill L"Sr?nJ:birds aPPeed before Justice ... Scanlon this morning, pleaded guilty and was fined 75 and costs, amounting In all to $90.65. WOOL SELLS FOR 14 CENTS Pat Farley, of Arlington, Reported to Hare Sold 18,000 Pounds. PENDLETON, Or.. April 18. (Spe cial.) A phenomenal wool sale la re ported from Arlington. Pat Farley hav ing sold for 14 cents 18.000 pounds for which last year for avllke amount he was paid only Bi cerfts. Differ ence in duality due to climatic condi tions Is largely responsible. Hartje Case Up Again. PITTSBURG, April 16. The celebrated divorce case of Mrs. Seott-Hartje and Augustus ' Hartje. the millionaire paper manufacturer of this city, was today be fore the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, sitting here. The court is hearing Mr. Hartje's appeal from Judge Fraser's or der allowing Mrs. Hartje alimony, ex penses and counsel fees. Today Is Your Last Opportunity To Consult Hope Frances Gale About Your Corset Royal Worcester Bon Ton Corset, th. r nf any corset made fitted by this famous expert will give satisfaction undreamed of ,f you've been wearing other makes. Come today while you may aUail yourself of Miss Gale's experience and skill. She'll he rind tn Wr, v ,t ,A JL. f rtf " figure regu,re, and she has ..wonderfully compfet. Hock of the be.t corset, made at her disposal. W"rL agent, for Royal Worcester Corsets. No other make is good enough tor a, to handle. But-we carry L T 'znLZl i Royal Worcester,. A model to fit every figure that is normal and a .raj, to. ..it .. , . Sgff STORE REMAINS OPEN TONIGHT UNTIL Q ?o SOLE PORTLAND AGENTS LADIES' HOME JOURNAL PATTERNS IF J Uids, vv orirnan & King $1.25 Underwear it, 89c A rousing 'good special on men'g medium weight "Worcester Underwear for Spring and between seasons' wear. A neat gray color ; sizes 30 to 46 ; drawers very heavy sateen facing and reinforced seat, French strap back. One of the best mtd-season garments on the market. Our reg- fjn ular $1.25 value on special sale at. . QgG We are agents for the famous Dr. Deimel Linen Mesh Underwear for men. The stock is very complete and includes sepa rate garments or union suits in regular stouts or longs. Wearers of Deimel un derwear should buy now and fill in their suits while every sizeand length and all sorts of garments are here to choose from. SOLE PORTLAND AGENTS LIBBEY CUT GLASS Shoes $1.98 A stirring, sweeping sale of over 4000 pairs of women's oxfords in many different lasts and models. Pumps, 2-hole sailors, bluchers, but tons, and lace styles. Tan Russia calf, brown kid, ?lace kid and patent leath ers. Light or heavy soles. Many broken lines are in cluded in this offer, and in these the values run to $5. All sizes in the lot, CM QQ ehoice today, pair. . O I lOO 65c Gloves at 19c A sample line of women's silk and lisle Gloves in 1 and 2-clasp styles. They come in black, white and chamois color. Regular val ues up to 65c pair. Special for 1 Q n today. ....... I MR J Women's Mocha . and Suede Gloves, 2-clasp style, black or gray; val- 00ft ues to $2 pair. Special today dOu Fancy Ribbons, including plain or nov elty effects, pure silk, V2 to 4 inches wide; regular values up to 25c 1Qln yard. Choice today, yard IZ2u Ribbon Remnants of all kinds and col ors, lengths from V2 to 2y yards; rib bons for every purpose. All remnants are marked at exceedingly low prices for orlfl-v SaV( One- sf Stylish Fourth KJ?n Trimmed Women 's Hose 3f:Zatt 19c Boot lace effects, allover laces or fast black, in embroidered effects, plain fast black or a large assort ment of solid colors to choose from. Splendid quality hose, full fash ioned. Regular 35c values. 1Qn Special for today, pair I Uu Children's Hose, fast black ribbed cotton, all sizes; regular 2oc 1 Cn per pair values; special at. . I UU Boys' Wash "faaists, in medium or light shades, all sizes; regular val ues up to 50c each. Today OQn they go on sale at just Zuu Hats ( ery attractive styles in Trimmed Hats that, Koodness S.0TSiWereimfeUS7.enouSh on he start, are priced lor toaay at OJN H.-1 OURTH LESS than the regular tigures. Most are flower-trimmed pfffts in i . gr tne latest shades and shapes, reg. $3 to $20 Pattern Mrti-o Cratlons evolved by the most original MUCI" M.1U.IS and most artistic of the world's best de-i,-' v j - , signers models that the fashions of this sTk flowed WndenVe,d- Rich bend des"ption, trimmed with silk, flowers, feathers, plumes, etc. Graceful and exclu- rr A W r si ve designs no two alike. Values from $32.50 up at. .HALF 35c Unde rwear Special Today l$c Vests and Pants, sizes 4, 5 and 6. Vests are low neck and without sleeves; pants come in knee length, with tight-fitting or um brella lace-trimmed knee. This is splendid underwear for Spring and Summer wear. Regu- lQn lar 35c values, special at lou Oriental Laces, bands and edges to match; splendid patterns; reg ular values up to 35c the 1 Qn yard on sale at, the yard. . . . lob Women's Chemise, made of fine nainsook or longcloth, . trimmed or imtrimmed skirts and yokes, finished with lace and embroidery-, regular values from $2.00 to $13.50. 500 in the lot. 4 Less. Women's Short Petticoats, made of splendid quality cambric, with flounce, finished with hem stitched tucks. Extra CCn special values at Duu 65c Neckwear atl 7c collars and novelty effects. Regular 65c each, choice today. C Billiken Belt Buckles, the latest fad, an emblem of good pp. luck; on sale at Neckwear Counter at 35c, 50c and. DOC Corset Cover Embroidery, fine quality nainsook in splendid assort ment of patterns. Regular values up to $1.00 the yard, on Cfll special sale today at this very low price, per yard. QuC Waist and Dress Nets, in white, cream or ecru plain or small Ofl neat figures; values to 65c and 75c yard, on sale now at. .... 29C Boys' College Caps made of good quality tweed, all sires, 1B college shape, regular 2oc values, on sale today at, each. ..... UC White Dresses $6. 39 Girls' White Lawn Dresses, suitable for confirmation, c o m munion or gradua tion wear, daintily made and trimmed with lace edges and insertion. Short sleeves. Reg. $7.50 values, ages 6 to 12 years special QO QQ for today ODiuU Girls' Aprons, made of checked gingham, Mother Hubbard j. '. i Ni siyie, maae wim pockets -and strings, turnover collar, trimmed with white braid, CQn ages 2 to 12 years, $1.00 values. . .DDL Girls' Aprons, Mother Hubbard style, made ot blue and white checked ging ham, sizes 2 to 12 years, regu lar 30c values, special at , White Lawn Guimpes, trimmed with plain or daintily hemsttitched tucks and ruffles, sizes 2 to 14 years. OQn uuu 23c Regular values to $1.15, special. pretty Parasols Special, $1.19 Women's Parasols, with the new "La Tour" handles, covers of tan mercer ized soisette, and fancy set-in borders of green, red, navv or brown. 1 1A Reg. $1.75 each. Verv stvlish A I . I M Colored Lace Bands m new designs and many colors; come from 1 to 3l inches wide and regularly MQel worth from $1 to $4 the yard. The $1 qualitv for 4BC Values to $1.50 yard. .69Values to $4 yard. .?1.98 Women's Lawn Aprons, in square, round or waitress styles, trimmed 7n,rVdely- ln8trtion; Sood quality materials; Hfl sold regularly at $1.7o each. Special price for this sale. 61 133 5. AErJ?n!00d ones, made with ' sleeves, op.eumu quality material, fast color pn Regular price 8dc each. For this sale the price is just? . . . . .B9C ' l HHBHHHMM I 1 . ' . Tooth Powder 25c Values at 12c Dr. Graves Tooth Powder, in patent cans, sells regularly 1Qft at 25c, special today only.. .IZG Rubber Cushion English Hair Brushes, all black bristles, rn. worth $1.00, on sale at, ea...UjC 4711 White Rose Glycerine in Met Soap, the cake ZQ Initial Stationery, 50c QQa box, special sale price UwG Amsterdam Linen Stationery, in one-lb. packets, 35c values.. 19 Envelopes to match, 15c val.lO Crepe Paper Lunch Seta, napkins, table cloth and pie plates to match, worth 35c the 6et, on sale Ofln now at, the set ZUC Black Darning Cotton, three Fp spools for 0l 75c Back Combs, special at. 49 Linen Finish Thread, for sewing carpets, buttons, etc.. 100- yard spool, special price f G RICH, BUT FAMILY POOR PATi'K ARRESTED BY SEATTLE PROBATION OFFICER. Has $30,00 in Bank, out Family la Nearly Starving:, Says Officer Corbett. SEATTLE. Wash., April 16. (Special.) With an Inheritance of $30,000 to $35,000 in Seattle banks, according to Probation Officer Corbett's story, Anton Patylc was today- made the subject of a bench war rant Issued by. Judge Krater, of the Juvenile Court, on the charge of neg lecting and refusing: to support his wife and two children. The Patyks live near Twentieth avenue and Barret street. In tprbay. where the wife and children have been gaining a precarious living from a flock of chickens and a cow. Some time ago the husband sold the c'ow. which left the family reliant entirely upon the chickens for maintenance. Both, the cow and chickens were kept In th kitchen of the family nome, according to the "Patyk has not only refused to sup port his family, but he has treated the wife and boys cruelly at all times." said Mr. Corbett vesterdav ELGIN LOSES WOOL SALES New Railroad Makes Enterprise Sales Depot for Wallowa. PENDLETON, Or.. April .(Spe cial.) Elgin will have no wool sales date this season, the date set for that city having been canceled by the ex ecutive committee of the State Wool growers' Association and the date of July 6 given to Enterprise. The building of the Wallowa rail road, making unnecessary the freight ing of wool to Elgin, is responsible for the change. Hermit Aeriiud of IauBlty. VANCOUVER. Wash., April 16. (Spe cial.) A Belgian 30 years of age. giv ing the name of Smith, was taken in charge near Sara by Sheriff Sapptngton and is now In the County Jail awaiting examination as to his sanity. Smith be-lle-vaA unit en weuld kill him. . HAD "BLIND" ACCOUNT BROOKLYN'S DEMOCRAT BOSS MIXED IX FAILURE. ferati,n "nder ir owed th Arm more than $100,000. Is Summoned to Appear in Bankrupt Hearing of Brokerage Firm and Tell of $100,000. NEW TORK. April 16. Receiver Lindsay Russell of the failed brokerage firm of Bnnls & Stoppanl. has obtained an order from Judge Holt summoning Senator Pat rick H. McCarren. the well-known Demo cratic leader of Brooklyn, to testify next Tuesday at the bankruptcy hearing and produce such books, records and docu ments as may be required. The summons was based on the alleged discovery of expert accountants that one of several 'bllnd accounts, entered as "No. 339." was that of Senator McCar ren. who for years has been a close per sonal friend of both members of the firm. Account -No. 839." it is stated, was ry active and showed that the man INSTITUTE DATES ARE SET White Salmon Farmers Expect Dem onstration Train April 7. WHITE -SALMOWash... April 16. (Special.) April 27 and 28 are the dates announced by the authorities of the state college at Pullman for the farmers' in stitute, to be held here in the interest of better farming. The demonstration train, which will make a tour of Southwestern Washington, is expected here April 27. Mllwaukle Man Insane. OREGON CITY. Or.. April 16. Anders Gustafe Wibom. a Swede residing at Mllwaukle. was brought to Oregon City this morning and pronounced insane. He was taken U the asylum this even ing. W ibom.' who owns property In Mllwaukle. Is a single man. 64 years old. He has resided at Milwaukie for about five years. Wallowa Gets New Sawmill. WALLOWA. Or., April 16 (Special.) eK.'e,JSeoddard- one of Principal stockholders in the big Nibley-Mhnnaugh Lumber Company, which will erect a sawmill here this Summer with a capac ity of 50.000 feet a day. was in the citv yesterday, perfecting plans for beginning construction work. The mill will be com pleted and In operation by the middle ol the Summer. Stale Loans Approved. SALEM, Or.. April 16. (Special. 1 The State Land Board today approved loans aggregating $14. inn. ! 4-. If You Need GLASSES Tt. r. iuuiiipauii tail vi i ii a vu le Yrara la fertland. Trr Yeara la the Leading Eye CHnloa of Enrope. THOMPSON The Internationally Tndonted Sight Expert. w Located In CORBETT BUKi, 3d Floor. 5th ft Morrises.