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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 20, 1912)
THE 3IORXIXG OREGOXIAX. FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 20. 1912. 6 COTTAGE GROVE HIT BY $30,000 BLAZE Matches, Ignited by Spontair eous Cumbustion, Thought io Have Been Cause. WIND CHANGES, CITY SAVED ' Burkholder, Woods Warehouse, Com- mercial Btables, Knowles and ! Graber Warehouse and Resi- " ; dence Are Destroyed. .. COTTAGE GROVE, Or., Sept. . !. 8pecial.) The most disastrous Are Cottage Grove has ever y known oc curred today when the Commercial tables. Burkholder-Woods warehouse, Knowles & Graber warehouses, S. R. Piper's residence and several smaller buildings were burned In about SO minutes. The loss . Is estimated at about (30.000. The amount of Insur ance carried is not yet known. The fire started in the Burkholder- Woods warehouse in a room filled with matches, probably from spontaneous combustion, and the building was a roaring- furnace almost before an alarm could be turned in. Stables Bora Quickly. The flames spread to the Commer cial stables, next to the warehouse. This was filled with hay and burned oulckly. Fanned by a south wind, for a few minutes it seemed as If the flames would spread over the entire southern part of the city. The wina, however, changed and saved further destruction in this direction. Frame buildings across the alley from those burned and occupied by Deslarzes Bros., the Cottage Grove Shoe Store and the Thompson Hotel, were saved by efforts of firemen and citizens. The woodwork of the brick building occupied by Knowles & Gra ber, into which the large Simeral & vandenburg stock had been moved Just the day before, caught fire several times. Owners and occupants of the buildings for two blocks around only saved them from being fired by flying cinders by throwing water onto them and using wet blankets. Hones Are Saved. All the horses In the Commercial stables were gotten out. A horse be longing to Burkholder-Woods. whicH was hitched in a shed at the rear of the Burkholder-Woods warehouse, was forgotten, and while the fire was at its height the animal was seen to back the rig to which it was hitched out of the burning building, with wagon and harness aflame, but the horse escaped with a burned neck. ; DEATH CLAIMS PIONEERS t Two Aged Marshfield Widows Pass - Away on Same Night. ; MARSHFIELD, Or, Sept 19. (Spe- ; cial.) Two of the old pioneer women of Coos Bay died in this city within 1 a few hours of each other. Mrs. Louisa Hirst, widow of the late Thomas Hirst, ."' one of the first merchants of Marsh field, was found dead in her home to- i day. She resided alone and had evi dently died of heart trouble during the - night. She was a native of Australia. One of Mrs. Hirst's intimate friends, Mrs. Ellen Slglin. died the same night, The latter was the widow of General J. M. Slglin, a Civil War veteran, and Brigadier-General of the Oregon Na tional Guard under Governor Pennoyer. He was a veteran newspaper man, hav ing in 1875 purchased the Coos Bay : News from Captain T. B. Merry, who ' committed suicide in Portland a few , days ago. "WATER RIGHTSJN CONTEST ' Vse of Flow in Streams Near . Ash land in Commission's Hand. ASHLAND, Or., Sept. 19. (Special.) i The state water commission has been , holding sessions here this week, hear , lng contests over rights to use water from various streams in this territory -' for irrigation purposes. Early in the week three such cases were heard in connection with Asniana Creek, while others were scheduled as follows: Wright and Wildcat Creeks, two cases, September so; near creeK, .14 cases. September 23: Neil Creek, seven cases, September 23. The City of Ashland is complainant ;lD a number of cases, notably those in " connection with Bear Creek, tne con tention In regard to these having been before the public for years. MYSTERY STILL UNSOLVED Evidence of Women In Joyner Case Offers Xo Tangible Clew. MARSHFIELD, Or., Sept. 19. (Spe cial.) Edna Hinoh. the woman in the William Joyner disappearance case, has been before the grand jury and told that two men stated to her that they murdered Joyner. This is the same story that the woman told to the of ficers a month or more ago. The officers have discovered that one of the men accused borrowed a gun at the time of the proposed mur der and they are firm in their belief that Joyner was murdered and his body thrown Into the bay, but the na ture of the evidence Is such that it Is doubtful if an Indictment can be returned. PRINCIPAL FIGURES IN COLFAX TEAGEDY. Ttv3 frX :sv ?, ; v'J ; i f : f t:t'C ': ' -J ' t lit?- ;if FAIR IS FAVORED MR. AND MRS. WESLET BROWN, MRS. A1V NEEVES AND THE BROWN BABIES. . COLFAX, Wash., Sept. 19. (Special.) The accompanying picture below shows Mrs. Al Neeves, wife of the man who was murdered at Colfax Sunday by his daughter, Winnie Brown, and her husband, Wesley Brown. The pic ture shows Mrs. Neeves holding the Brown babies Samuel, aged - 17 months, and Marie, aged 4 months. Mrs. Neeves broughjt the children from Kippen, Idaho, and their meeting with their parents in the Colfax jail was very - af fecting. . ' . . The picture above snows jurs. ninnn diuwu, abu ; band, Wesley Brown, aged 25. who walked 100 miles to kill her father, who, sne alleges, naa wroniseu uer. r . FIRST GUN MONDAY Taft Campaign Opens in Washington Soon. F0RDNEY WILL BE ORATOR tlon was provided In the Townsend res olution. Woman Eight Times Arrested. For this, and with the consent of Commissioner Valentine, ' Mrs. Gray says, she took records from the Indian office, giving receipts, and delivered them to persons in the. Department of Justice, 'charged with making an In quiry. Since she began investigating Indian affairs eight years ago at the request of President Roosevelt, Mrs. Gray de clares she has been arrested eight times by persons who wished to Impede her work. . - '- X WILL PROBATE APPEALED Salt Filed to Oust Executor of Estate of Late Ralph Dimick. SALEM. Or., Sept. 19. (Special.) Nellie Dlmlck Fry started proceedings in Circuit Court Wednesday to appeal the probate of the will of Dalph Dim Ick, former Multnomah Club athlete, who was killed in Portland when he leaped to his death during a siege of Illness. - She is opposed to having an admin istrator from outside of Multnomah County. C. M. Crittenden, of Hub bard, is now administrator and she de sires to depose him. B. K. O'Xell Changes Courts. WALLACE. Idaho, Sept. 19. B. F. ONlL former president of the failed State Bank of Commerce, was granted a change of venue from the Shoshone County District Court to the District Court of Kootenai County after an argument which lasted two days, fol lowing O'Nell's arraingment on the charge of misappropriating the funds of the bank. Alleged feeling against the banker in this county was given as the basis for the petition for a change of venue. The date of trial has not been set. Plan Devised at Meeting to Divide State Into Xine Districts AVith Organization Extending Into All Sections. TACOMA, Wash., Sept. 19. (Spe cial.) Division of the. state into nine sections, four of which comprise East ern Washington, were announced to day, and a thorough organliatlon of the Republican forces from the precinct up was the chief outcome of the meetings held today of candidates on the. state ticket and of members of the executive committee of the state central commit. tee. The candidates had a special ses sion of their own, the chief subject of which was finances for the state cam Daign. It was announced that the tlrst speech of -the Republican campaign in Washington would ba made, next Mon day night at Aberdeen, when Repre sentative J. W. Fordney, of Michigan, will appear under the Taft banner. Wesley Jones to Tour. The second speaker of the campaign and the first engaged by the state committee will begin his tour October 1. This will- be Senator Wesley Jones. In addition every effort Is being made to induce Senator La Follette, of Lls- consin, to make five speeches, or not less than three, in this state. Chair man Rudp last night said that if the Senator comes, his first speech will be in Spokane. The plan of dividing the state Into nine sections, proposed by Chmairman Rupp. provides for each division a separate manager. Each will be a young man. well known in his com munity. Branch Centers Planned. Headquarters will be maintained In Tacoma, but Chairman Rupp plans im mediate branch headquarters in Seat tle. Bellingham, Aberdeen and Van couver. The four divisions of the state now formed are Spokane, with Spokane as the headquarters, and Including the Counties of Spokane, Adams, Ferry Whitman. Lincoln, Grant. Pend CRellle and Stevens: Chelan, with Wenatchee as the headquarters, and Including the Counties of Chelan, Douglas and Oka nogan; Taklma division with North Yakima as headquarters, and including counties of Yakima, Benton, and Kit titas: Walla Walla, with Walla Walla as the headquaters, and Including coun ties of Walla Walla, Asotin, Columbia, Franklin and Garfield. MRS. GRAY IS ARESTED (Continued fromTInt Pmae.) ant Secretary Adams, upon the report of the Indian office tnat sne naa mree times declined to return the Crow rec ords. irtlnr Commissioner Abbott pro nounced Mrs. Gray's charge that the papers were about to be destroyed foolish. litra. r.nv. last Winter, had a desk In the Indian office as a representative of the Graham committee Investigating Indian affairs. At one time she said he was being paid by the Democratic National committee. t. hnini nassage on the floor of the House between Republican Leader Mann and Chairman Graham. Mr. Mann said the appointment by the committee w irith the nnrnose of "blackening the characters of men in publlo life. The Incident passed over ana an inTttus- SALEM DISTRICT GAINS METHODISTS I ASHLAXD HEAR REPORT OX WORK. , Subject of Missions Occupies Atten tion of Conference Editor Hughes Makes Address. ASHLAND, Or., Sept. 19. (Special.) The session of the Methodist confer ence today embodied among other busl ness matters an extended report of the Salem district, which like others throughout the conference jurisdiction showed gratifying gains during the last year. This report was submitted by Rev. Mr. Moore. Among transfers were those of Messrs. Bryant and Ford, who changed their allegiance from Sonth Dakota and Columbia River territory respectively to this conference. Upon recommendation of the board of examiners, Messrs. Luther, Bishop and Yearrfs, having passed, were ad vanced in work of the first year, M Smith in the third and Mr. McCain In the fourth, while Messrs. Moore, Hites and James were continued in studies pertaining to the third year. Elder's honors fell to Kev. M. vveity. Missions again were exploited, par ticularly the phase pertaining to- the foreign movement. Mrs. w. M. jsrs klne, of Halsey, presided at the meet ing, and Mrs. J. T. Abbott, of Eugene, delivered the principal address. The singing of Miss Nellie Gilbert was a special feature: Supplementing the evangelistic services, conducted by Rev. Mr. VanMarter, Rev. G. L. Hamilton, of the Central Church, Portland, preached. Foreign missions again received the attention of a large conference attend ance. At tonight's meeting D. H. Trimble, of Eugene, presided. A duet was sung by Mrs. C. B. Wolf and Dr. Tllton. Rev. H. B. Swartx. a mission ary from Japan, gave the principal ad dress. Among attendants upon the proceed ings Is Editor Hughes, of the Pacific Christian Advocate. He addressed the conference today. Others present are: Rev. Mr. Staldmore, a former pastor of the Ashland church, and Rev. Mr. Jones, of Yamhill, who is now on the retired list In spite of the accommodations af forded by the Ashland church edifice, the demands of the conference have necessitated more room. The Presby terians have tendered their church for useof the secretary and his assistants, while other officials occupy quarters at the Cttisens Banking and Trust Company. Josephine- County Grange Show Opens Auspiciously. EXHIBITS ARE COMPLETE Vegetable and Fruit Displays Amaze Visitors live Granges Contest for Big Prize to Be Award ed Best Display. i " . GRANTS PASS. Or., Sept. 19. (Spe cial.) With everything favorable, even to the weather, the Josephine County Grange Fair opened today with the pens and booths filled to overflowing. It being a year of bumper crops some of the exhibits in the vegetable and fruit lines are wonderful. There is a lively competition between five of the county granges for the big prize which will be awarded for the best grange display. These five granges representing their, respective commun ities will be the means of bringing many people in that have to come by conveyance u miles irom xne ouum TTnon everv side .may be heard men tioned the excellent quality of the farm produce. Notable among these may beound corn equal to any of Eastern growth.. -The . ears are well developed and some stalks are from 10 to 12 feet in height. Beets that will weigh from SO to 40 pounds apiece are plied in the booths showing con rliinlvnlv what may- be done along these lines, in the way of food stuff for animals. . Local merchants nave engaged booths and are making a fine display of their goods, wares, and mer chandise. The livestock will not all be entered until tomorrow. The poultry show is one nf the largest of all varieties that has ever been exhibited here and the birds Indicate good breeding. -A number of rooms in a, brick .-block adjoining the grounds are devoted to art and textile work. . . . The exhibit made by the school childT sen in domestic science, -trades,, draw. ing and art. Is Ideal and manifests considerable talent and genius' on the part of the contributors. All the prize work- in the school department .falls tn children under 12 years and less. This work has never been encouraged before but henceforth it will become a permanent department of the annual fair. . ' , A unlaue departure from last year s display may be found in the numerous soil exhibits neatly arrangea.- . these various soils, extending back, are shown products . best adapted to each particular soil. w nat can oe grown on granite soil without lrriga tint, ' o not onlv interesting, but a revelation to many who have viewed the farm products. . Every booth contains an attractive plate of ripe strawberries. In quality the fair surpasses previous years. The attendance today has been gooo. jvaiee on the railroad have been reduced and the crowds are carried by the use of four coaches Instead of tne motor car. NOMINATION IS DECLINED W. H. Chatten, Named by Democrats for Legislature, Balks. . SALEM. ' Or., Sept. ' 19. (Speclal.)-r-n..i..in that ha.vfli nominated on the wrong ticket, W. H. Chatten; of Portland, who has servea in me j -n oa a TtATUihlir.nn. but was Jlom lnated at the last primaries on the Democratic ticicei, oBciinuu mo u- Ination today. t-....t n smith necllned the nom inatlon for District Attorney of the Seventh Judicial District on the Dem- . , . i - j k T n,rhv ah Dem- ocra-.iv Lii,jvcfc - ocratlc nominee for Representative in . . i . v. . rr,antv-nlTith tne legislature ill mo ...... - j - District. 50in OI liieoo uiou Hood River. . LIQUOR QUESTION IS UP Pe Ell, Now "Dry," to Vote on Prop- . osition, Rules Judge. wTfTj.TTa WAnh Sent. 19. (Spe- cial.) Judge Rice tpday held that there must be an election at Pe Ell, where the "wets" want the liquor Issue voted on again. In the WInlock case t..j iin. o-ranteH an lniunction against there being an election, as asked by tne aryu tm that in no instance did the name of .i i nna0T oftAr onv one Of the names on the petition. Pe Ell is now "dry ana . vv lniocn. Raymond to Get New Pc toff ice. RAYMOND, Wash., Sept. 19. (Spe cial.) In a telegram received by Post- . i.--1 .... f A ctant master Turner wum Postmaster-General Grandfleld, it was . . i t. . u n.vt-ornmont HAH sc. learnea mat i w " ' cepted a proposal to lease ne w quar- ters for tne .. ;- stratton duuuuib ...... -- quarters will be equipped with the latest improvea - .... . nnmhit.HnTi." and all "Diina mttii v . . , other equipment will be of the most convenient consirutufn, ..... ... D.vmtnH nfftce one of the best in this section of the state. An ..... , i. .i.n hA,.n author- aatiiticnai - - lsed. The new quarter will be oc cupied on onooer . Albany Hops All Picked. .Tiwv rtf Knt 19. (SneciaD All hons In this part of the state have been picked and safely harvested. There was some slight damage in some j - a hA hAAvv rains but most of the crop in this part of the state was saved in gooa couuumi. Junction City Schools Open. TTTM-nTrw rTTV Or.. SeDt. 19. (Spe cial.) The Junction City schools opened this week witn an ini.m -tendance of 20. The teaching force has , i . .-.,, k ,. thrAA teachers for this year. The new High School prlncl- The New 'Woodlark" Building Alder at West Park Here Are Many Excellent Suggestions for Your Shopping Trip Today and Tomorrow That Are Typical of Portland s New Shopping Zone Remember We Give Trading Stamps One Stamp With Every Ten Cent Purchase $1.00 Pink Lady Perfume, special -50d 50c Eloaya Cream, jar .7 39 25c Sozodont Tooth Paste 13d 25c Lyons' Tooth Powder 15 Methodits Elect Trustees. SPRINGFIELD, Or Sept. 1. (Spe cial.) The Methodist quarterly confer ence held here during the week result ed in the election of the following trus tees of the local Methodist Episcopal Church: Charles Scott. David J.orian, Thomas Slkes, Dr. C. w. Redmond and Dr. W. H. Pollard. R. W. Smith. Charles Scott and Dr. Pollard were elected as lay delegates to the Ashland conference now in. session. i Licenses Granted at Vancouver. VANCOUVER, Wish. Sept. 18. (Spe- cial.) The following persons were to day granted licenses, to marry here: James H. Hood, of Government Island, and Miss Anna B. Powell, of Fishers. Wash.; F. H. Miller and Louise A. Bovd: William J. Culbertson and An toinette Ruth Chapman, all of Portland. Two Beauty Hints Every Woman Should Know f...i..inn Ki.miahn rjiDidlv van ish after a few applications of a sim ple spurmax lotion, made by aissoiv- ing 4 ounces spurmax in n pini ui witch hazel or hot water and adding 2 teaspoonfuls glycerine. This lotion is t,.tahi whn nn nlears the skin of all eruptions or blemishes and gives to it a soft, velvety nnisn. at i mi . ionAi)ina- thj. niiv Hhlnr condition ir v...,j.;.."o j . . - and offers complete protection to tne complexion during the trying weather : Fall. Cleansing the hair and scalp with canthrox. is invigorating and Udds greatly to the hair's beauty. A tea- spooniul cantnrox aissoiveo in iup of hot water, is ample for shampooing the heaviest head of bair, and when used on dull, "stringy," faded hair makes it bright and nutty ana gives to it a rich, even cofor. No danger of catching cold lollowa the' use of canthrox. Adv, Large tube Peroxide Tooth Paste Imperial Violet Talcum Powder La Blache Face Powder Mennen 's Talcum 10c Palm -Olive Soap, cake Physicians' 'and Surgeons' Soap, cake..., Valiant's Skin Soap,-very healing, 10c; 3 Princess Cream; a splendid disappearing cately perfumed ; jar. .25 20 .......32 .......15 7 .. 7 for. . . .25 cream, deli- 50 v Specials on Medicinal Stimulants v: Basement $1.00 Apricot Cordial ; 79 $1.00 Peach Cordial 79 $1.25 Old Lewis Hunter, full quart, bond bottle, 8 years old 'v. . . i' s $1.05 $150 London Dock Port, imported $1.17 $ .75 California Vermouth, excellent quality, 49 $1.00 Morton Dry Gin 73 $ .75 California Sparkling Wine .....44 Half pine Old Clawood, bond bottle 24 Timely, Hints From Our Stationery Department . School has commenced. Don '.t you need a good Fountain Pen f Our own "Wood-Lark," fully guaranteed 14-karat pen, $1'; "Wood-Lark" Self-Piller, $1.50. . -Waterman's Ideal Pens. For bookkeeper, fine point. For stenographer, flexible. ' For carbon work, manifold. ' . All kinds of Stubs extra fine, coarse. You can never realize there is a pen for every hand until you see our assortment. We fill, clean and prescribe free of charge. See our Pen Doctor. - ' . Playing Cards, Score Cards and Tlules for bridge whist and auction; attractive prizes in many styles; designs submitted for place cards. , . Remember, we carry Hurd's most attractive Papers for. select correspondence; our sample-book is always open. - . . -.- . . ' See "Cross'' for , Engraving; all the new London and New York styles on exhibit for all to see. , HAVE YOU TRIED BORDEN'S CONDENSED MILK? IT IS BEING SERVED AT the special booth on the right of the main en trance. You will find it a most palatable and highly nutritious food. Its absolute purity and wholesomeness recommends it as a beverage whether hot or cold and is easily assimilated. It is especially recommended for invalids, for the convalescent,' for the delicate and for the dyspeptic. . ' Bath Spray 65c Wash Cloths $1.50 Fountain Syringe, size 3. .98 .25 .89 "Sc "V S You I 35p I Pure "" ' j Jiffy Hawaiian Juice It is the one beverage for enter taining the home table and the promotion of abound ing health. Try a glass at the booth; Main Floor. Three Spec'ls in Proprietary Medicines Chocolate Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with : - Hypophosphites For coughs, colds ; a system tonic and body builder; on sale at. . .-. ; 85 Cooper's Compound Dandelion Pills, for chronic constipation and irregularity of the bowels; priced at ; 25 Bell's Dandruff Remedy and Hair Tonic; gets rid of dandruff and stops falling out of the hair. The best hair preparation; at 85 Household Drugs Moth Balls, regular 10c, special 5 Borax, lump, pound, regular 15c, special. . . 7 Lime Chloride 6 Rose Water, bottle, regular 25c, special.. 14 Spirits Camphor, bottle, regular 10c, sp'l. . .7 Glycerine and Bay Rum, reg. 25c, sp'l 16 New shipment of "Cross" Gloves for Fall and Win ter wear. ' Heavy hand stitched gloves, 91-50 pair., ' : Medium-weight gloves, tan, $1.50 pair. -' New shipment of "Cross'-' Leathers. Traveling Bags and Suit Cases for the lato Autumn traveler. All leathers marked free. .." ' ' In the Basement 65c Scrub Brushes. 49 50c Scrub Brushes. 37 20c Scrub Brushes. 13 25c Hand Scrubs. 18 15c Hand Scrubs. ..11 10c Hand Scrubs.... 6 Try a 'Woodlark' Soda. It's Delicious Big Handbag Special at $4.85 for Fri day and Saturday New Fall Handbags, in all shades, tailored handles. Values to $8.00. Special. ... .$4.87 Voodard, Clarke & Go. Canadian Money Taken at Par. Open a Monthly Account. Ladies' Rest Room and Jfhone ixenanges, aecona i wor. Free Delivery. Accurate and Convenient Is Our Prescription Department. pal is Leon Ray, of the University of Oregon. Bridge Repairs Delay Traffic. VANCOUVER, Wash., Sept. 19. (Spe (Snecial.) Traffic between Vancouver and Portland by vehicle is much retard. ed, delayed and decreased on account of the closing of the Vancouver trestle for repairs. The trestle was to have been closed last week, but on account Your Vacation Right now la the time to get away from the seething, bustling e 1 1 r and spend a week or so at SOL DUO HOT SPRINGS HOTEL, -The . Carlsbad of America." The cool mountain air from the Olympics will refresh you. You'll get the benefit of the mat chless hot mineral water while enjoying the comforts of a mod ern and perfectly ap pointed hostelry. Plenty of out-door sports, mountain climbing, etc. Boats leave the Col man Dock, Seattle, dally at 8 o'clock A. M. Day light trip. Vny rinOT-1ntlv literature ad dress Dr. Wm. W. Earles, Medi cal Superinte ndent, Sol Duo, Washington. Peck Jidih free Information bureaus. of the Clark County Fair this was de layed until yesterday. The automo biles and other vehicles must now go bv way of Kenton, which requires half an hour longer. The streetcars run to the ferry as usual. This predicament emphasises the need of a wagon bridge between Portland ana Vancouver. mm CLEANS r SCOURS : POLISHES' : R0 SPECIAL TRAINS TO THE UMD UP Carrying Standard and Tourist Sleepers and high-class Coaches WILL LEAVE PORTLAND UNION DEPOT on September 25, 26 and 27 at 10:30 P. M-, arriving Pen dleton early following morning, and j AFTER SEEING THE WHOLE SHOW Special train will leave Pendleton at night, arriving Port land in time for breakfast the following morning; enabling you to see the ROUND-UP with LOSS OF BUT A SINGLE DAY, FROM BUSINESS. City Ticket Office, Third and Washington