THE MORNING OREGONIAN, THURSDAY, JTJT.T 15. 1909.
PRESTON SELECTED
AS LOYAL KNIGHT
Elks Complete Organization
and Take Up Matter of
Earthquake Fund.
PERMANENT RESERVE MADE
Greater Tart of Day Taken rp by
recursions to Long Beach and
Ascot Park, Where Sports.
Are Witnessed.
LOS ANGELES, Cal, Joly 14. The
grand lodge of Elks completed Its list
of new officers today by election of D.
J. Preston, of Rawlins, Wyo, as grand
exalted lawyer knight.
Following the opening- of the grand
lodge today August Herrimann. of Cin
cinnati, defeated candidate for grand
exalted ruler, made a speeoh In which
he promised to the order the hearty
co-operation of all his supporters. In
a graceful speech Mr. Sammis replied
that the differences of the campaign
were already forgotten, and that the
order was benefited by the questions
which the struggle had brought up.
Bay City Fund as Reserve.
The disposition of a fund of $50,000,
which was contributed by various
lodges for the benefit of San Francisco
earthquake sufferers, was taken up
today.
A resolution that the fund be re
turned to subordinate lodges was tabled
and thus the money is left with the
grand lodge to be used as an emergency
fund.
A vast throng of Elks who did not
attend the Bessions of the grand lodge
today went first to Long Beach, where
amusements of various sorts had been
provided by the city of Long Beach.
Yacht .and motorboat races were wit
nessed, automobile rides along the
beach were taken, and a fish barbe
cue was enjoyed by thousands.
F.Iks See Field Meet.
Ijiter the Elks and their ladles gath
ered at Ascot Park, where a field meet
of the the Pacific Coast Amateur Ath
letic Asociation was held. Tonight
there was a grand ball at the Hotel
Virginia, Long Beach.
The grand lodge was in session to
night at work upon a revision of the
ritual of the order.
PORTLAND GIVES RECEPTION'
Rose City Elks Have Social Event
of Convention.
LOS ANGELES, Cal.. July 14. (Spe
cial.) Following the exciting scenes
attending the election of the grand ex
alted ruler yesterday, Klkdom assem
bled in Los Angeles had a temporary
rest from watching the work of the
convention and occupied its time with
other amusements. Excursions Into the
many surrounding, beach resorts and
garden spots were Indulged In during
the day, while at night the principal
event was tlie reception held by Port
land lodge. No. 142. in the main parlors
of the Angelus Hotel.
This reception is heralded by the Los
Angeles people and memDers of the
newspaper profession as the social
event of the convention week. The
Portland Elks decided upon this re
ception Monday and in the short space
of time provided a musical and literary
programme of such a pleasing charac
ter that visiting lodges have Impor
tuned them to repeat it later In the
week. Professor Cam Bronson, former
ly of Portland, but who is now located
in this city, volunteered his services
in conducting the musical programme,
while Exalted Ruler Moser and Dr.
Harry McKay attended to the rest of
the numbers.
Pi-ofessor Bronpon Introduced several of
the most noted singers and soloists of
Los Angeles, and the musical portion of
the entertainment was indeed a treat. In
addition, the Portland Elks distributed
several thousands of booklets containing
colored illustrations of the Roao City.
Miss Maybelte Clarke, who is styled
the Los Angeles "nightingale," rendered
several vocal selections in a manner
which earned repeated encores. Miss
Helen Werner contributed a contralto
solo, and rendered several solos on the
piano. MUs Gertrude West sang "Colum
bia, the Gem of the Ocean." and other
s-ings prettily. Ptol'essor Bronson assist
ed with songs and violin solos. All 'of
the contributors are known in Portland.
Miss Tillle Cornelius, asisted by Mes
dames R. A. Ames, Robert Cope, J.
Shea. O. H. Windfelder, Henry Clay
McAllister. H. D. Grifnn and the Misses
Cope, Bryan. McGinn. McCormick and
others, acted as the reception com
mittee and entertained the ladies dur
ing the evening. The men were taken
care of Qua C. Moser. E. W. Moore.
Tf. D. Griffin, Thomas Swivel, Philip
Holbrook, Charles A. Malarkey, Manno
Zaun, W. E. Mahoney, Elmer Quimby
and Monroe Goldstein. During the even
ing the battle cry of "Portland In 1912"
prevailed generally.
During the day over 80 members of
the Oregon party visited the vineyard
of the Italian Vineyard Company, said
to be the largest In the world, at the
invitation of John Cordano and Secondo
Guastt. This vineyard is located at
Cuacamonga, in San Bernardino County,
other members of the, Oregon and
Washington delegations. principally
those of Spokane, spent the day at Long
Beach, where a special programme was
rendered.
FORM BUILDING AND LOAN
Eugene Organization Made Perma
nent and Officers Chosen.
EUGENE, Or.. July 14. (Special.) The
Eugene Building & Loan Association,
which met in preliminary meeting last
Saturday night, met last night and
formed a permanent organization with
the following officers: President,
Charles H. Fisher; Vice-president. W. A.
Bell; secretary, Frank McAllister; treas
urer. L. H. Potter; attorney, J. M. Will
lams; finance committee, M. Svarverud,
R. Rae a id W. A. Bell.
The association is formed along lines
similar to those followed by other simi
lar organizations, and begins with a
stock of 3100.000. most of which has al
ready been subscribed.
FAMOUS WOMEN GATHER
Foreign Visitors at National Council
Leave Seattle.
SEATTLE. Wash.. July 14. With 80
visitors from the International Council
of Women in attendance, the afternoon
session of the National Council of Wo-
men in the exposition auditorium today
was devoted to exchange of courtesies
between the renresentatives of the 11
nations represented.
The visiting women were welcomed by
Mayor Miller for the city and President
Chilberg for the exposition. Short ad
dresses of welcome were also made by
the local consuls of the foreign nations
represented. These were responded to
by Mrs. May Wright Sewell, honorary
president of the International Council of
Women, and Mrs. Mary Wood Swift,
president of the National Council of Wo
men. Short addresses were also made by the
visitors from foreign countries, among
them being Mrs. Emily J. Cummins, of
Canada; Frau Marie Strltt, president of
the National Council of Women of Ger
many: Mile. Popelln, president of the
Council of Women in Belgium; Miss Em
ily Janes, organizing secretary in Great
Britain and Ireland, and Frauleln Alice
Salomon, of Berlin, corresponding secre
tary of the International Council. Fol
lowing the session, a dinner in honor of
the visiting women was given in the New
York State building by the exposition
management.
At 10:S0 the European visitors left in
their private car for the East. The wo
men will arrive in Portland at 7 tomor
row morning. ' Thence they will go to
Salt Lake over the Oregon Railway &
Navigation Company and Oregon Short
Line and back to Toronto by way of Colo
rado Springs, Denver, Chicago and De
troit. EXHIBIT IS TO BE SAVED
PLANS MADE TO PRESERVE OR
EGON DISPLAY AT A.-Y.-P.
Idea Is to Make Showing Perma
nent Part of Oregon State Fair
by Legislative Grant.
SEATTLE. Wash.. July 14. (Special.)
Practically the entire exhibit of the State
of Oregon at the A. Y. P. Exposition,
with whole sections of the interior deco
rations of the building, will be remoyed to
Salem, Or., and made a permanent part
of the Oregon State Fair, according to
plans discussed by the Oregon State Com
missioners during the visit of Governbr
Bensbn to the Exposition.
Governor Benson went home today and
will probably suggest to the next Oregon
Legislature the idea of taking the Seattle
display to Salem. The cost has been fig
ured about 310.000. and for this expense
two-thirds of the $100,000 display in the
Oregon building could be preserved.
The elaborate decorations and panorama
worked in Oregon grains, the handsome
wood panelings and other decorative fea
tures of the interior of the Oregon build
ing will be moved Intact, If the plan is
carried out.
It is believed at the close of the Exposi
tion the Oregon building will be presented
to the State University.
GIVES STANDARD OIL LINE
Government Allows Pipe From Ok
lahoma to Mississippi River.
WASHINGTON, July 14. A right of
way to the Prairie Oil & Gas Company
for the construction of an eight-inch pipe
line for the purpose of conducting oil
from a point in Tulsa County, Okla., in
the Glenn pool field, through the Creek,
Cherokee and Choctaw nations in a
southeasterly direction to the Oklahoma-
Arkansas state line, a distance of 151
miles, was today approved by Acting Sec
retary of the Interior Pierce. The new
pipe line will then extend onward to
Baton Rouge. La.
The new pipe line is the outgrowth of
Secretary Ballinger's action in amend
ing the oil and gas regulations by strik
ing out the "common carriers" and "con
fiscatory"' clauses; none of the companies
being willing to extend their lines under
the old regulations.
The Prairie Oil & Gas is a subsidiary
of the Standard Oil Company.
HARMON IS BEING URGED
Cliehalls Lawyer Talked of as Cush
man's Successor.
CHEHALIS, Wash., July 14. (Special.)
The Lewis County Republican Central
Committee and prominent Republicans
from all over this county have been called
to meet in Chehalis tomorrow afternoon
at the Citizens' Club rooms to consider
the advisability of presenting a candidate
to the voters of the Second Congression
al district to succeed the late Francis W.
Cushman.
. N. B. Coffman, a Chehalis banker,
whose name had been suggested in con
nection with the place, has announced he
will not be a candidate.
The name of U. B. Harmoh, a well
known Chehalis atttorney, has been very
favorably received by Republicans gener
ally, and at tomorrow's meeting it Is like
ly an active organization will be put un
der way to secure the nomination and
election of Mr. Harmon.
WRIGHTS NEED MORE TIME
Accidents to Airships Render An
other Extension Necessary.
WASHINGTON, July 14. The Wright
Brothers, on. account of the various ac
cidents that have happened since their
arrival at Fort Meyer, may be forced
to obtain a further extension of time
from July 28 in which to complete their
official aeroplane speed and endurance
trial.
There was no flight today.
CurtU Aeroplane Improving.
NEW YORK. July 14. Glen H. Curtis,
the Hammondsport aeroplanist, today
improved on his past performances by
remaining aloft five minutes and 15 sec
onds in a flight at Mineola, L. I.
SEVEN SOLDIERS INJURED
Three Will Die From Powder Explo
sion at Fort Russell.
CHEYENNE, Wyo., July 14. The ex
plosion of 100 pounds of powder In the
barracks of Battery A at Fort Russell to
day injured seven soldiers, three fatally,
and destroyed the building.
The injured men were preparing blank
ammunition at the time of the explosion,
the cause of which is not known. The'
men fatally injured are Privates John F.
Cunningham, Frederick Smith and J.
GUnes. Arthur Overbeck was badly
burned and may die.
PREFER AMERICAN LABOR
Washoe Smelter Has Had Enough
of Foreigners.
TaTTT"TTr XT -i .1 f Till.. 1,1 T7" T - . . .
then; son. superintendent of th Wnhn
smelter, has announced that the policy
or tne company nereaiter win be to em
ploy American labor before alien labor.
Mr. Matthewson also stated that the
company store system has been aban
doned la Anaoonda.
Skirts Cut Free Buy a Skirt
Dress Goods
Goods, Linen
Darning
Forms 3C
Egg-shape darn
ers, with long
handles, regular
.ly 5c each, spe
cial today ;..3
Pencils, assorted
lot lead pencils,
worth to 10c ea.,
dozen, at . . .20
New Style Sweaters
The style center of the Northwest calls the at
tention of all Summer girls to the splendid line
of new sweaters we are showing. The very late
models in long lengths suitable for beach or
steamer wear. One of the most sensible and
cozy wraps that you can possibly secure. Light
yet warm. Neatly trimmed and finished.
Prices $2.50 to $15.00.
The Newest Fall Suits
Hair Pins
Six on card,
crim ped style
regular price 25o
the card, special
today, at. . .19
Artificial Poin
settas, make your
own while you
are at the beach,
a pleasant pas
time, regular 75o
box of materials
for only 59
Persian Lawn at 12 1-2 c
Persian Lawn, of sheer qual
ity, 40 inches wide; regular
20c value, selling at, 1 Q 1
special, the yard lZ2u
Ribbon Belting A O
Worth $1 Yard
Comes l1 to 2 inches
plain or fancy; regular
values to $1.00, at
wide,
.48c
Bathing Suits $122
Good fast-color Bathing Suits
for women ; well made, nicely
finished; regular values
$1.89
to $2.75; special at.
Silk Gloves 73c Pr
Long Silk Gloves . in black or
white only; not all sizes; regu
lar values to $1.75 pair; 7Qn
special sale price, pair I 0b
Special Sale o f Pillows
$2.25 Values $1.35 Pr.
A double special from the fourth floor furnishing department that
will prove irresistibly attractive to housekeepers with Summer homes
to fit up. Couch covers and pillows read these remarkable prices :
Feather Filled Pillows, covered
with splendid quality fancy tick
ing, good size and -regularly
worth $2.25 the pair, on
special sale at, the pair.
S1.35
n yg- We make
IViaSOn UaTS prices this week on the
' well-known Mason fruit
jars, complete with caps. Pints are on CCn
special sale at, the dozen Uub
Quarts, dozen, G5; half gals., dozen, 85 6
Jelly Glasses, special at, the dozen . -20
r - -. . n
COSSACKS DESERT SHAH
AGREE TO SERVE PERSIAN
NATIONALIST GOVERNMENT.
Russia Makes Terms tor Them at
Close of Day's Fighting.
Shah to Be Attacked.
TEHERAN, July 14. The Royalist
forces apparently have had enough of
fighting and are prepared to admit the
supremacy of the Nationalists. The sec
retary of the Russian legation ' here sub
mitted proposals for the surrender of the
Cossacks. He asked that the National
ists cease 'attacking the Cossacks, that
the Cossacks be allowed to continue serv
ice under the future' Persian government
and that their safety be guaranteed.
Siphadar and Sardarasad agreed to this.
This action followed a long day of
fighting, during which little damage
seerhs to have been done.
The British and Russian ministers have
urged the Shah to arrange terms with
the Nationalists, but the Shah has re
fused, and it is now expected that the
Nationalists will make an attack tonight
on the Sultanatabad palace, where the
Shah has taken refuge. .
The Persian Cossacks opened a heat-y
We Own Reduced in Price Choose Your Goods From Sate
Suitings, Etc. (Over 25c the Yard and We'll Cut the Skirt Free
w
BRIGHT WITH BARGAINS ON THE THINGS THAT HOUSE
WIVES HAVE DAILY NEED FOR CHOOSE FROM THIS LIST
We've sold more Fall suits now than
we ever have in our history so early
in the season. Two reasons contribute
to this phenomenal sale of new mod
els. One is that we are sold out of
the Spring models and the good val
ues we gave early in the year in
spires style seekers to come here for
more another is that no store in the
Northwest can or does show such su
perb styles and values as these for
prices anywhere near so low. See if
there is'nt one that YOU'D like.
Wash Goods at 9c Yard
Serpentine Raye, a beautiful
fabric in handsome patterns.
Reg. price 15c the yard; Qft
special this week, the yd..UU
Standard
Five grades to choose from, and every one is a Standard make. Buy these from an agency in the
regular way and they'd cost you double what we sell them for. In fact, many are paying double
for machines not nearly so good as these.
The FAVORITE at $18.00 is a drop-lift machine that does splendid work, comes in nicely fin
ished case, guaranteed for ten years.
The OLDS, WORTMAN & KING IMPROVED at $26.00 is the best machine for the price we Ve
ever run across. No $50 machine can do better work. Guaranteed for ten years.
The STANDARD GRAND at $32.50 is also guaranteed for ten years and is one of the most
popular machines in the world today. '
The STANDARD VD3RATOR at $35.00 is the highest grade vibrator sewing machine manufac
tured. See them work and you'll say so, too.
The STANDARD ROTARY, at 40.00 is the peer of them all. Two machines in one. 0n PH
Sold in big. Eastern department stores for $45, our price (notwithstanding ext. freight) AjrlUiUU
Conch Covers, in Oriental de
signs and colorings, heavy tap
estry, size 60x108 inches, regular
price $o.00 each, on spe
.$3.25
cial at this low price
extremely low
Sch
ram
artillery fire on the Nationalists at mid
night last night, as the latter attempted
to rush the Cossacks position. The Na
tionalists suoceeded in occupying a gar-,
den close to the house of Colonel Diak
hoff, the military commander of Teheran,
where they were shelled by the Cossacks.
Rifle and artillery fire has been prac
tically continuous since yesterday morn
ing. TRUST FUNDS ARE GONE
New Orleans Bank Officer Accused
of $100, 0d0 Fraud.
NEW ORLEANS, July 14. Wyatt H.
An gram, Jr., the trust officer of the Hl
bernia Bank & Trust Company, of New
Orleans, was arrested at his home this
evening, charged with being a defaulter
to the amount of "between 375,000 and
3100.000.
Ingram Is said to have confessed to
Vice-President Pool, of the Hibernia
Bank, that his defalcations would, ap
proximate $100,000.
Ingram stood high in business and so
cial circles of New Orleans. His family
connections in Kentucky, Maryland and
other Southern States are prominent.
Submarine Tests at Mare Island.
MARE ISLAND. Cal., July 14. The
submarine boats Grampus and Pike are
preparing to make extensive submarine
experiments at Sausallto under the di
Pattern This
House
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$2.00 Table Cloths $1.18
Pattern Tablecloths, plain or
fancy drawnwork borders ;
regular $2 values, in
now selling at, sp'l. . .0 1 1 I 0
Sewing Machines
Jars
Special demonstration
this week of the
Schram (automatic
sealing) fruit jarB. On sale at the follow- Qrn
ing prices. Pints, special at, the dozen. . . OOG
Quarts, dozen, 95tf ; half gals., dozen, $1.35
See Them Used and You'll Surely Buy.
rection of Lieutenant-Commander .Edwin
rx. .uoaa. xney will- be attended by the
tender Fortune, A party of wireless ex
perts in charge of Master Electrician
George E. Hanscom, left today for Table
Bluff, where a new plant will be Installed.
BURNED IN AUTOMOBILE
One Dead, Nine Injured "When Gaso
line Tank Is Fired.
SAVANNAH, Ga., July 14. One dead
and nine badly burned Is the result of
an automobile accident which occurred
last evening about five miles from Syl
van! a. Ga. While crossing a bridge, the
gasoline tank was pierced and the fluid
took fire.
ASHLAND TO HAVE LIBRARY
Laird of Sklbo Will Give $15,000
to Southern Oregon City.
ASHLAND, Or., July 14. (Special.)
M. F. Eggleston, City Recorder, as of
ficial representative of the city of
Ashland, yesterday received a letter
direct from Sklbo Castle. Scotland,
formally announcing that Andrew Car
negie will be glad to give 315.000 for
the erection of a library building In
Ashland, conditioned upon the passage
Week Every Yard of Fancy
Corset Demonstrate
Let every particular woman in Portland make a
visit to our corset department this week and be
fitted with one of the best corsets made. We are
sole Portland agents for the world-famous
ROYAL WORCESTER, BON TON
AND ADJUSTO CORSETS
MISS HOPE PRANCES GALE, one of the most skilled
corsetieres in America, is with us for just three more days,
ner expert advice and skill are
yours without extra cost if you'll
come while she is here. Take advan
tage of this unusual combination, for
'tis rare that . such opportunities
come. "With a thorough knowledge
of every requirement of any figure
and a stock containing over 150
models, Miss Gale can fit and suit
your figure in a way that it can't be
done elsewhere in Portland:
Remember, Miss Gale is
.where but three more days
$3.25 Napkins $2.35 Dz.
Pure Linen Napkins, Richard
son's make, good size and
quality; regularly Qft ir
$3.25 the dozen, for..0ZiJU
AT $1.00
A WEEK
White Enamel Ware Sale 1
Aluminum
This most sanitary ware, in
pieces suitable for every purpose
while on camping trips on sale at
the following very low prices:
7-Inch Plates, special lOd
8-lnch plates .....lttt
9 -Inch Plates 12J
7- lnch'deep Dishes 144
8- lnch deep Dishes X5
SH-lnch oval deep Dishes 184
11-inch oval deep Dishes 21
1-8-plnt Muss ". 114
H-plnt Mugs 124
H-plnt Mugs ......134
a-quart Water Pitchers, special.. 444
4-quart Water Pitchers, special.. 724
HH-inch Wash Basins, special. .234
12H-lnch Wash Basins, special.. 274
13K"-lnch Wash Basins, special.. 304
of a resolution by the City Council
agreeing that a site and maintenance
fund of 31600 per year will be provided.
The Council has already passed a res
olution and the next step will be to
agree upon a site and plans for the li
brary building. Considerable corres
pondence has passed with the Laird of
Sklbo, who required much Information
in regard to Ashland before formally
BUTLER HOTEL ANNEX
4th Ave. and Marion St, SEATTLE
Accommodation for 1000 Guests
SPECIAL RATES FOB PORTLAND DAY
$1.50 per day and np; two in room, $2.50 and up; room with
bath, $3.00 and np; two in room, $5.00.
OUR REPRESENTATIVES MEET ALL TRAINS
Portland representative, D. E. Powers. Phone him for reserva
tions. Main 1444; A 1444.
i
Ir
omng
Wax 3c
F. C. P. Ironing
Wax, outlasts
other brands, reg
ular 5c piece, spe
cial Thursday 3
Writing Paper,
maple linen fin
ish, 50c pack
age, for 33
T a b I e t s
Ruled Writing
Tablets, just
right for outing
time correspond
ence, today.. 5i
Postcard Albums,
hold 108 cards,
cloth back, -worth
25c each at.l5
Nail. Polishers,
ebony handle, reg
ular 35c value,
special at ..25
Single Sheets now at 48c
A special sale of Sheets in
sizes suitable for single or
three - quarter beds ; A Q n
reg. price 60c; special. . .'tOG
Fine Parasols
Worth to S3
Extra good quality Parasols,' fit
ted with Directoire handles; fin
ished with hemstitched edges
and fancy embroidery; colors,
white, gray, black, cardinal and
combinations; regular 0l nn
$3.00 values, special at. .0 1 1 00
Reg. vals. to $5.00, spl $2.98
Reg. vals. ta $7.50, spl $3.98
Children9 s Pants
Regular 35c Vals. 19c
Sizes 18 to 34, knee pants, lace
trimmed ; worth to 35c the lQft
pair, special sale price, pr..luG
Ware Sn
Afternoons
ALUMINUM WARE, the only
ware that stands heat from gas
stoves without damage. Special
demonstration every afternoon.
1- Quart Coffee Pot SI. 85
2- quart Coffee Pot..... 93
3- quart Coffee Pot
2-quart Sauce Pans 654
4- quart Sauce Pans -..SI OO
2-quart Covered Sauce Pans, sp l S5c
5- quart Covered Sauce Pans. 6p'l Jftl
1- quart Pudding- Pans at 42?
1-quart Pudding Pans at 514
2- quart Pu.idingr Pans at 65e
3- quart Pudding Pans at 7:t
Biscuit Pans, special, each tJOc
6- hole Corn Cake or Muffin Pans, spe
cial Thursday at 654
9- hole Corn Cake or Muffin Pans, spe
cial for today, each 904
2- quart Double Boilers, at Ji 70
3- quart Double Boilers, at
8 -inch Fry Pans at T.SOe
10- inch Fry Pans, special J)5
8-incii Tea Kettles, special S3. 19
agreeing to the appropriation of the
money.
Brother of Turkish Sultan.
CONSTANTINOPLE, July 14. Prince
Suleyman Effendl, a brother of the Sul
tan of Turkey, died here today of heart
failure. He was born in 1SS0.