ioioT rfTE MORNING OREGONIAN, SATURDAY, MAY 21, MEDFORD DINES HILL AND PARTY r PENDLETON HIGH SCHOOL DEBATERS IN LINE FOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Portland's Largest Homefurnishers Toll & GlhhB9 HOC. The Home Furnished FOR JUICY PLUMS on easiest Payments MORRISON AT SEVENTH ; r Furniture Displays Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Floors, and Annexes Largest Showing of Office Furniture in Portland. Agents for Leopold Office Desks, Macey Sectional BooKcases Taft Takes Own Time to Make Federal Appoint ments in Oregon. Women Play Important Role in Entertainment of Rail road Head. emairlkailble 3Ba.2rMa.Iims in Tlhas HUNGRY QV ER 1IT J; f - jr . DR. COE SEES PRESIDENT Man Who Ralsed Funds for Na tional Campaign in Oregon Dis appointed Because His I'riends Don't Get Jobs They Seek. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington. May 20. Although Senator Bourne more than two months ago de manded the scalps of Internal Revenue Collector Dunne and United States Marshal Reed, and has ever since been urging the appointment of his friends, E. Hofer and Roger B. Sinnott, to these respective offices. President Taft has taken no action, and there is still con siderable doubt as to what disposition win be made of this patronage. The situation is very perplexing, es pecially as to Reed, whose term ex pired several months ago. He appears to have no political backing whatever. The" situation is further complicated by the presence in Washington of Dr. Henry Waldo Coe. of Portland, Or, who is known to be interested in these ap pointments. Dr. Coe raised all the money used in the National campaign in Oregon and sent $10,000 to Indiana, and while he has asked, for no favors for himself in consequence of his work for the Republican ticket, it is known he expressed a desire and was given to understand by the Republican or ganization that he should control the appointment of both Marshal and Col lector of Internal Revenue. Coe Lunches With President. Dr. Coe has made several calls at the White House during his visit to Wash ington, once lunching with President and Mrs. Taft, and while he will not discuss the question of Federal appointments, he does not conceal his disappointment at being unable to bring about the appoint ment of his own candidates to these two positions. Coe, early in March, . 1909. urged the appointment of E. B. Colwell for Mar shal and simultaneously urged the re tention of D. M. Dunne as Collector. These two men are regular in their Re publicanism and are loyal to Taft, and recognition of the regular Republican or ganization of Oregon. Dr. Coe's disap pointment is the greater because he felt that he should have been consulted about the appointment of Postmaster at Port land, but his wishes in that instance were Ignored, absolutely. Dr. Coe and Senator Bourne have not discussed these patronage matters since Coe has been in the city. In fact the two have not met. There is a radi cal difference between them, Coe favor ing the assembly, which Bourne is op posing, and this difference apparent ly has prevented Bourne from calling upon or conferring with Coe, though Coe gave him loyal support in his cam paign. President Taft's hesitancy about making these apopintmenta is evidently due to his embarrassment. This class of patronage normally is accorded the Republican Senator from a state and ordinarily would be given Bourne without hesitency, yet Bourne, from the first, has foisted upon the Administration appointees who are not staunch Republicans, but who are Populists, or insurgents, or Democrats, at heart. The appointment of more men of this type at the present time might be construed in (Oregon as an in dication that President Taft is favorable to the wing of the Republican party .that is following Bourne. The i-ourne element is opposed" to the return of Representatives Hawley and Kills, who . have realized, therefore, that the ap pointment of Hofer and Sinnott, who are not regular, might be construed as an Inclination on the part of the Pres ident to eliminate the present 'Oregon Congressmen and substitute for them men of the Bourne-Hofer type. It is known that President Taft is in reality opposed to the election of any men to Congress as Republicans, when, in reality, their sympathies are with the Democratic party and antagonistic to Re publican Administration. On the other hand, the President realizes that Bourne 1b a Senator and that he needs votes in the Senate in support if his Administra tion measures. Golf Gaines Xot So Frequent. For several months Bourne voted con stantly for Administration measures, but of late has been showing signs of break ing away and his recent "speech," in which he assailed Postmaster-General Hitchcock and his methods, is construed in Washington as indirect criticism of President Taft, for Hitchcock is working along lines approved by the President. Another incident noted is that Bourne is not playing golf with the President any more, nor was he invited to the confer ence of Western Senators at the White House last Saturday night. While these latter Incidents may be without signifi cance, yet, taken in connection with the President's continued failure to carry out Bourne's wishes with regard to the col lecttorship and marshalship, they may . mean much or little. Altogether the situation is such that no one saema able to say what the President intends to do. Dr. Coe confesses he does not know. Bourne, by his repeated recommendations, confesses he does not know, and the President himself remains quiet. It would not be surprising if no appointments be made until after Congress adjourns. iliiiH IP lliv i--" -r Simi Nv- if A m PAXSt IRELAND, PETER CROCKETT AND JAMES HARTWELL. PENDLETON, Or.. 'May 18. (Special.) Having .defeated all op ponents, the Pendleton High School debating team, tox the second con secutive year, is to participate in the final contest for the state cham pionship. The Eugene High School, -representing the Southern Ore gon Hlstrict, will be the opposing school, Pendleton being the cham pion of the Columbia River, as well as the Eastern Oregon district. It is considered remarkable that the Pendleton school should win the honor of taking part in the final contest two years in succession, but the mof-t remarkable feature is the fact that no member of this year's team debated last year. The members of the team that is to debate at Eugene i3 composed of Pansy Ireland, Peter Crockett and James Hart-well. had at the Central Washington city." An Informal banquet was given in honor of the visitors at the Pilot Butte Inn, and this morning they proceeded to Klamath Falls. PORTLAND MEN LIKE BEND S. Benson Thinks Oregon Town Is Destined to lie Great City. BEND. Or., May 20. (Special.) On an automobile tour of Central Oregon a party of Portland men have for the past few days been visiting Bend and examining the attractions of the adja cent country. S. Benson, the head of the Benson Logging Company, led the expedition from The Dalles in two big touring cars. With him are his son, A.'S. Benson, E. E. Coovert, J. B. Yeon, M. V. Brady and W. W. ucKenzie, all of Portland. It had been the intention of the tourists to stop here but a single day. However, they were prevailed upon to try their luck angling for Deschutes trout. "It looks to me," said Mr. Benson, "as if Bend could not escape develop ing into a great city, even If it wanted to. I can't see what Bend lacks -which Spokane has, and unless I am greatly mistaken there Is considerably more water power tributary to Bend, and cheaply obtainable at that, than can be KLAMATH FALLS TO VOTE Election Held Today on Question of Adopting New Charter. KLAMATH FALLS, Or., May 20. (Special.) The people of Klamath Falls will be called upon to vote on the adoption of a new charter at a special election tomorrow. One of the most important features of the new charter is the providing of power to the City Council to bond the city sufficiently to warrant the com mencement and completion of civic Im provements. Under the old charter the limit of the indebtedness the city could incur was 75,00O, while under the present one If adopted a bond issue can be made not to exceed ?175,000 and the total indebtedness shall not ex ceed $200,000. This is to hold until such a time as the city shall have a population of up to 7500. The -city Is also empowered under the new charter to levy an assessment not to exceed 1 per cent on the taxable property of the city to be used for gen eral imjnlcipal Improvement when money is needed for any purpose by the city officials for the carrying out of any work on hand. The charter also provides for the adoption of what is known as the Ban croft act. which empowers the city to order improvements, such as paving, etc., done by the property owners and the cost be held as a lien against the abutting property. Heretofore the Mayor has served the people without compensation, while under the new charter he is to be paid a salary of J1000 annually. The people will also vote on the Is suance of bonds for $20,000 to be used for paying for the two garbage sites and the City Hall site, which were voted on to be purchased at the recent city election, and the erection of a handsome City Hall and firemen's quarters. TRICKERY L0SES BRIDE Failure to Mall Letter KesuKs in Annulment of Marriage. NEW YORK, May 20. A bride groom's failure to mail a letter which he carried around in his pocket for three days resulted In the annulment of his marriage in the Supreme Court yesterday. Mrs. Clara Miller testified that a schatchen brought her and Abraham Miller, a shirtwaist manufacturer, to gether. Her father, Barnet Fischer, agreed to give $500 dowry on the day of the engagement and another $500 on the wedding day. The couple went to a notary and an agreement was drawn up and signed. Miss Fischer believed it to be a marriage agree ment, but it subsequently turned' out to be a contract of marriage. On the return to the girl's home Mr. Fischer was so pleased that he gave the young man $500. Miller went to Hartford and did not make his appearance for several days. Miss Fischer reproached him for his failure to write, and then he explained that he had written, but carried the letter in his pocket. This caused a quarrel, and lie demanded the other $500, declaring that they were mar ried. He produced the paper signed at the notary's office, but Mr. Fischer re fused to pay. Annulment proceedings were instituted, and Judge Ford gave the young woman -her freedom be cause of the fraud. COOPER IS BOOSTER American Living in Panama Tells of Progress on Canal. MARINE DECLINE DEPLORED Physician Visiting Parents in Ore gon Expects Great Passageway for Vessels Will Be Ready for ' , Operation by 1915. DOZEN MEN CARRY COFFIN "o Hearse Big Enough for 5 6 8 Pound Hotclkeeper. NE WYORK. May '.The funeral of William E. Burnett, the Locust Valley hotel keeper, who weighed 56S pounds. was held today. The body was placed In a large metallie coffin. No hearse was large enough to carry the coffin, and it was carried on a wagon. It took the united efforts of twelve pallbearers to carry the coffin in and out of the church. $100,0 00 Offered for Fight Pictures NEW YORK, May 20. A New York syndicate has offered $100,000 for the moving picture rights of the Jeffries Johnson fight. This announcement. made today, is the first definite sign of action in the much-discussed ques tion as to who will get the moving picture privilege. The New York men gave out today a copy of the telegram which they forwarded to the fight managers, making their offer. It n signed by J. Austin Fynes,. who is act lng for the New York syndicate. Salt works employes are said to be im mune from cholera and scarlet fever. M'MINNVILLE, Or., May 20. (Spe cial.) Dr. Arthur S. Cooper, who Is on a visit to his parents, Colonel and Mrs. J. C. Cooper, of this city, after a residence of 15 years in the tropics. Is enthusiastic over the great transformation that the United States Government has worked on the Isthmus of Panama since establish ing its authority in the canal zone six years ago. Dr. Cooper went from Costa Rica to Panama in 1896, and has spent the largest portion of the last 14 years at that place. Regarding his close ac quaintance with our Southern neighbors, he says: "My experiences with the Latin Americans have been the most pleasant. They have shown me every consideration that I could expect in my home country, and at times a great deal more." During the earlier years of Dr. Coop er's residence in Panama, the French were engaged In carrying on the canal work In a small way in order to hold their concessions. With the passing of the French, he witnessed the birth of the Republic of Panama, the transition of the city from a malaria incubator to a paved and sewered city with a good wa ter system, the change thus wrought be ing appreciated by natives and foreign ers alike. He was an interested specta tor the following year tof the inaugura tion of the systematic work of canal building by the United States, the work having been prosecuted even from the first with rapidity, and under an organ lzation that was practically perfect. Moral Influence Good. In his opinion, one of the best things the United States has imparted to Pana ma is its moral Influence for a stable government, matters political having been remarkably tame there for the past lew years. The French, says Mr. Cooper, excavated approximately 80.000.000 cubic yards of earth, about half of their work being serviceable to the preseint canal construe tion. The Americans have up to this time excavated about 105.000,000 cubic yards, and there yet remains about 68;- 000.000 yards to excavate, including the dredging and steamshovel work. They are removing the earth from the canal at an average rate of about 35,009,000 yards a year, ana using an average of about 18 tons of dynamite a day for each working day. The three locking stations will re quire about 4,500,000 cubic yards of con crete, and of that amount there has al ready been laid about 500,000 yards, and at the present time the work is progress ing at the rate of 5000 cubic yards a day. Mr. Cooper says there Is every reason to expect the completion of the canal at the appointed date, the year 1915. Americans Arc Disappointed. One great disappointment to the Amer icans in Panama, and one great source of chagrin to them, says Mr. Cooper, is the glaring lack of an adequate American merchant marine to profit by the traffic through the canal upon Its completion. It is a deplorable fact, says he. that there Is not a single line of American ships touching at Colon, the Atlantic entrance to the canal, except those owned by the canal commission and which are engaged in transporting supplies for the commis sion. The Pacific Mail i3 the only line flying the American flag on the Pacific side, while at each port the flag of near ly every European nation is represented. ASHLAND AWAITING NEWS President Hill Expresses Surprise at Rumor of P. & E. Purchasing Klght or Way in Valley Port land Kow Destination Point. BT n. G. CALLVERT. MEDFORD. Or., May 20. (Special.) A journey of 91 miles was taken by Louis W. Hill and party through the or chards of the Rogue River Valley today, and tonight the president of the Great Northern road was the guest of honor at a banquet given by the Medford citi zens. Special effort at decorating the dining room at the hotel was made by the wo men of Medford and there was a great profusion of roses that had been grown In the valley. When informed here yesterday and to day that President Allen of' the Pacific & Eastern, now known as a Hill road, had been securing right-of-way at Ash land and other points in the valley, Mr. Hill expressed surprise and said it was the first he had heard of it. ' He promised Ashland citizens to let them know later whether the Great Northern was interested or was a pri vate enterprise of Mr. Allen. For the balance of the Journey by auto mobile to Portland. Mr. Hill has de clined Invitations to banquets and side trips and other entertainments. Busi ness matters are demanding his attention in St. Paul and he will proceed rapidly to Portland, seeing as much of the coun try as possible while following the main routes. It is expected that Portland will be reached Monday evening. COLONIZERS VISIT AT VALE Company's Photographer Takes Views of Irrigated District. VALE, Or., May 20. (Special.) Two members of the Oregon & Western Col onization Company, of St. Paul, John E. Burchard and W. P. Davidson, ar rived in Vale this morning. They are accompanied by Curtis L. Mosher, the company photographer, who is taking views of the road grant for advertis ing matter. Today they visited the new town of Brogan. 25 miles north of Vale, the center of the Willow River irrigation district. They will remain in Vale sev eral days, taking daily trips over their tributary holdings, before starting to Burns and interior . in automobile. MR. HILL MUST HASTES" EAST So More Receptions to Be Attended in Willamette Valley. ALBANY, Or., May 20. (Special.) Because of business needing his atten tion in the East, Louis W. HiU will at tend no more receptions in Oregon. He will -be forced to pass through Wil lamette Valley cities quickly, according to a message he sent the Albany Com mercial Club from Medford today. Albany and several other cities which have been planning big recep tions must change their plans. The Hill party will, however, see as much of the country as possible by continu ing the trip by automobile. Construction Force Increased. FOREST GROVE, Or., May 20. (Spe cial.) Contractor Sweeney, who has charge of the construction work on the P. R. & N.'s line into the Tillamook country, was here yesterday with an outfit of a score of -horses and some 50 Missouri mules, that were taken this morning to the scene of activity. DR. G. N. MAT2GER PASSES Member of State Dental Board Dies Suddenly. DAYTON, Wash., May 20. (Special.) Dr. George N. Matzger, aged 57, member-of the State Board of Dental Examiners, native son. of Oregon and pioneer of Dayton, died at noon today following an illness of 30 hours of kidney trouble. The funeral arrange ments have not been made. A pathetic feature of his passing away is the fact that his two youngest sons graduated today from the Day ton High School. Dr. Matzger was born near CorvaUis. Or., a son of William Matzger, pioneer of 1847 and promi nent legislator of territorial days. The family came to Dayton in 1S72. the elder Matzger being one of the founders of this town. Twenty years ago Dr. Matzger moved to Wilbur, re turning here three years ago. He was a graduate of the Louisville College of Dentistry, Louisville, Ky. He leaves a widow and these children: Alvln, Seattle; Belle. Dayton; Mrs. Godfrey Thompson, Wilbur;.. Waite and Byron, Dayton. Arthur W. West Buried. SALEM. Or.. May 20. (Special.) The funeral of Arthur W. West was held this afternoon, with brief services at the I. O. O. F. Cemetery by the Rev. P. S. Knight. Mr. West was at one time one of the most prominent stock buyers in the Northwest. He left here about ten life lift ' Sale Today of Odldl Waists aodl Sammple Waists LOS Waists Today will see this remarkable offering in the Waist Section just a segregation from our stock of all odd and a few sample waists an immense variety, and, of course, not. many of any one kind waists of India linon, batiste chiffon lawn and Victoria lawn. Some have pretty lace or embroidered j-okes; others with side ruffle of lace and embroid ered fronts; others trimmed with Val. lace, while some are just the plain or box-plaited the plain tailored styles. Not one in the lot that is not worth double the price we are offering them at todaj-. OO Clhildreim's Wash Oiresses at S 1.1 SATURDAY ONLY Values to $1.50 fiizes 6 to 14 An announcement that many mothers will wel come, for it is now a mat ter of only, a few weeks until the children will commence their Summer vacations and will be off to the beaches and moun tains. And in this ,lot of 500 dresses is not one that is not absolutely fast color, even to the delicately colored pipings and trim mings. Percales and percale prints are the materials, and the range of sizes should enable every child's Sum mer dress needs to be economically taken care of. 5a' Middy gc fl Blouses A 25c ART PLATES AT 13 EACH Prettily colored sub jects by Howard Chandler Christy four of them to select from something new and artistic. They come in two sizes. -60c.BERLIN TEA AND COFFEE POTS AT 39 EACH Three-pint tea and coffee pots, heavily nickeled and with copper bottoms bargains for today in basement. They're just the correct garment for the "Summer outing girl" the original middy style, with both the plain and lace side and with the washable navy blue flannel or all white collars. Made of real galatea. At this special price they will be offered today in the Waist Section. CHILDREN'S COATS AT . . Half Regular Values S2.00 to' $10 Reefer and box styles in the three-quarter and seven-eighths lengths, of serges, cheviots, co verts and fancy mixtures, double breasted and single - breasted, lined and unlined. It's just such an opportunity as this that should bring to mind the children's coat needs now and next Fall and Winter. ALL WOMEN'S MISSES' AND GIRLS' SWEATERS ,AT HALF PRICE tamos Drapery and Bedding Depts. 25c TABLE OILCLOTH FOR 15c YARD 46 inches wide and a variety of colors to select from now. 25c PRINTED CURTAIN SCRIM FOR 16c YARD In brown, blue, red ftnd green designs on ecru and white back ground 36 inches wicle. 30c YARD CURTAIN SCRIM FOR 19c YARD M) inches wide and in plain ecru and cream tint and in white. 5c SASH RODS FOR 3c For hanging Sash Curtains; extend from 24 inches to 42 inches hooks for placing. $2.25 SUMMER BLANKETS AT $1.75 PAIR Gra Cotton Blankets with pink and blue borders 11-4 size. $1.60 PAIR FEATHER PILLOWS AT 95c PAIR In a desirable size and covered with blue and white tiekinjr. 54.00 Hodges Fnlber Rums 4 n ft Special Summery, serviceable and sani tary the best and most artistic of inexpensive floor coverings. The above is an ideal' size for small bedroom, sewing-room or tent. Today's special price is your opportunity for securing one. Carpet Department Sixth Floor. Refrigerators and Sewing Machines on the Terms $1.00 Down, $1.00 WeeK years ago, locatlnar In Washington. Death occurred at Winlock, Wash. He Is survived by a widow, two sons and one daughter. His mother, Mrs. Sarah West; his brother. Oswald West, and his sister, Regenia West, reside in this city. One brother , lives at Tacoma, one at Seattle and one at Kails City. Polk County. He was born in Guelph, Ontario, 61 years . ago. EAST SIDE PliAXS BIG DISPLAV E. V. Jobilman Appointed Chair man of Decorations Committee. At the meeting of the East Side Busi ness Men's Club Thursday night in the Healy building:. Grand avenue, final ar rangements were completed for the decoration of Kast Side streets to be covered by the automobile and chil dren's parades during the Rose Festi val. The following committees were ap pointed: Decorations, F. W. Jobilman, C. A. Bigelow. W. Sherman and J. Wal den; music, G. L.. Atchley and A. L. McKinzie: grandstands.! George Dil worth, Dan Kellaher and E. R. Gelin sky. Several designs for street decorations are being considered and a selection will be made within a few days. Grand avenue will be decorated between East Everett and East Clay streets: East Morrison between East Water and East Sixth street, and East Burnside be tween East Third street and Grand avenue. A grandstand will be erected on the vacant quarter block a the northwest corner of Grand avenue and Belmont street, with a capacity for 500 people. Officials of the club, judges of the parade and others will be admitted by tickets. Other grandstands i may be LEWIS GRANGE WINS FIGHT County- Commissioners Cannot Pay $5000 for Ealr Premiums. OLTMPIA, Wash., May 20. (Special.) By decision of the State Supreme Court today the Lewis County Grange won its fight and the Lewis County Commission ers cannot do as they had planned, that Is, pay out $5000 county funds for prem iums, at the Southwestern Washington Fair. The ' Commissioners appropriated the money on advice of the County Attorney and Attorney-General of the state. Stomach Blood and Liver Troubles Much sickness starts with weak stomach, and consequent poor, impoverished blood. Nervous and pale-people lack good, rich, red blood. Their stomachs need invigorating for, after all, a man can be no stronger than his stomach. A remedyhat makes the stomach strong and the liver active, makes rich red blood and overcomes and drives out disease-producing bacteria and cures a whole multi tude of diseases. Get rid of your Stomach Weakness ana Liver Laziness by taklni a coarse of . Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery the treat Stomach Restorative, Liver Invl&orator and Blood Cleanser. You can't afford to accept any medicine of unknown composition as a substitute for "Golden Medical Discov ery," which is a medicine of known composition, having a complete list of ingredients in plain English on its bottle-wrapper, same being attested as correct under oath. Dr. Rlerce'm Pteasmat Pelletn regulate mad Invigorate' Stomach, Liver and Bovela. placed at street intersections. Mr. I agers of the great celebration held on Jobilman, chairman of the committee the Hudson River, and will introduce on decorations, was one of the man- some novel features. FIFTY HOMES MAY " HAVE PIANOS FREE! A Most Liberal, Though Extraordinary Offer Made by Oregon's Great Piano House. A great many of the leading piano manufacturers of the United States furnish free use of pianos each year to concert musicians, colleges, grand opera artists, etc., and in return for the use of same the manufacturer secures testimonials and recommendations. Eilers' Music House has become the country's foremost and largest dealer In high grade pianos. We have induced several manufacturers, instead of plac ing pianos with professional people, to put them for free use in the homes of 50 families of Portland and vicinity. We have assured them that the ad vertising we and they will derive from It will be much superior to that of placing pianos as many -others do. Many a family would own a piano if they knew the unbounded pleasure and limitless educational advantages de rived from having one in the home. These now have an opportunity of try ing a tine new piano without cost. If after usin-g the instrument in your home for three" or four months you de cide you want to keep It, arrangements can be made to pay for it on easy: monthly payments, or all cash. To give '.every reader of The Trie gram an equal chance to have free use of a piano, we shall select 50 names from those senilin.i? us a reply to this announcement, giving four reasons why a piano should be placed in their home free of charge, according to this offer. Each reason must contain not more than 12 words. The reasons sliouid be neatly and plainly written on one side of the paper only, together with name and address. Those giving the best four reasons most neatly submitted. will secure them. We will notify by mail each one of the 50 families whose reasons arti used. This free proposition Is intended to apply only to pianos going into re sponsible homes. Name one reference, preferably someone who has bought s piano of us. It is not open to music teachers, churches, schools, lodges oi theaters, nor to anyone connected with the music business. Replies to this announcement must be sent into our retail department by mail or in person before Wednesdaj evening at S o'clock. Alay 25. Ther is no time to lose. This offer Is only open to those residing in Portland and suburbs. Eilers' Piar.o House, biggest, busiest, best; 40 Western stores. 35J Washington St. at Park (Eighth St.). E"!bi- g-rL77i-.::gi welcomed m millions of V- ?? P'Hrff fTSSa STRONGER PROOF OF MERIT SEALED ljgrht.---t- I U;3j than cohtinoed and BOXES I : V i HilttttW IwS 1 1NCREASING POPULARITY v , i Lffr"- - I c I i oyi o