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OREGOMAX. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 0, 1912. - .. , - i i , i i i RAIL COMMISSION . - FiiafcWll SALEM EXPLOSION MAY INVOLVE LABOR Coroner's Jury Finds Verdict That Bank Blow-Up Is Unsolved Mystery. "UNFAIR" CARD IS FOUND '..pcrt. Say Such Disaster Not Likely to Follow Turning or Cold Water Into Heated Boiler Central Council Makes Denial. SALEM. Or.. Nov. 8. (Special.) That the boiler explosion of several days . i- - Rflnlr X- Trust Com- J 1 IX nit; f-airiu ........ " - - - - - panv -was caused Irom some reason un known was the finding of the Coroner s jury late today after an Inquest ex tending over two days. Some of the testimony carried sensational inferences tli.it it may have been caused by dy namite cr nitroglycerine, this testimony l-ing offered principally by P. A. Wil liams, whose firm installed the boiler. The testimony caused a mild sensa tion, in connection with the fuel that a poster, purporting to come from the Central Labor Council, had been placed on the door alongside the crepe shortly after the explosion. The poster de clared the building to be unfair to or ganized labor. The officers of the La bor Council repudiated the poster and ftatel mat It was unauthorized by the council. loqaeal Testimony Coa flirts. W. K. Starkey and F. A. N'ltchy. en gineers of Portland, and Gus Strang, ensineer at the asylum, all testified that in their opinion a mere explosion of the boiler could not bring about such disastrous results as those which occurred at the bank building. The full testimony at the Inquest proved to be so conflicting that the Coroner's Jury brought in Its uncer tain verdict It is Understood that the verdict Is largely in the nature of a compromise and that a further Inves tiKation will be conducted to ascertain definitely. If possible, if there I truth In the assertions made tiiat the ex plosion may have been the result of extraneous causes rattier than from the condition of the boiler itself. Experts Give Opinion. The experts stated they were of the opinion that low v.-ater In t'.ie boiler and cold water turned in. while it would be a heavy strain on the boiler, would result only In a crack which would al low the steam to escape and alleviate th-- possibill'ics of an explosion. W. G. East, cashier of the Salem Dank &. Trust Company; Harry Ahlers. son of the president of the bank, and I. B. Muchmore, editor of the Saiem Buyers' Guide, were the victims who met. death as a result of the explosion. MYSTERIOUS THIEF CAUGHT W. C. Pelaye, "1'lnk Socks," Tele graph Operator. Taken With Loot. SEATTLE. Wash.. Xov. S. (Special.) The residence of C. D. Stimson. at 12u4 Minor avenue, was looted of more than ?3')00 worth of Jewelry three weeks ugo. The robbery waa one of a series of the First Hill district which bafTled the police. The mystery was ended last night, according to the po lice, by the arrest of W. C. IVlaye. 21 years old. who says he is a telegraph operator. He probably is destined to be known in local department annals as the "Pink Socks" thief. lelaye was captured by city detectives as he returned to one of his haunts with loot, said to have been stolen hardly an hour previously from MIrs M. L, Denny's home at 1220 Horen avenue, at present occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Bogue. Most of the Stimson jewelry has been recovered, and the police assert that the prisoner confessed to that burglary. An attempt to have repaired a watch identified as belonging to Mrs. Stimson led to Delaye's arrest. A friend recog nised the timepiece in a local Jewelry store. Miss Denny is a member of the family that founded Seattle, and the Stimson family Is among the earliest and most prominent In the" city. Cadet E. C. Brownlee, Aguas Callentes, Mexico. To be Battalion Sergeant-major Cadet R. R. Hammersley, Corvallis. To be First Sergeants Cadets E. B. Loken. Harrlsburg; H. Odean, Port land. To be Drum Major Cadet XV. H. Walters, St. Helens. . - To be principal musician Cadet O. W. James. Roblnet. To be Sergeants Cadets G. Thayer, Portland; B. B. Irving. M. R. Hoff, S. Covell. I. McGinnis. Corvallis; R. E. Shinn. Albany: D. Eddy, Kings Valley; C. W Edwards, Monroe; H. W. Clough, Canyonville; D. R. Smith, St. Johns; C-X. Miller, Indianapolis, Ind.: C. W. Baynard. Silverton: J. I. Roberts, Hover: M. A. Baker. C. L. Robinson. Portland; J. H. Hallock. Heppner; H. S. Babb. Tortland; C. C. Thompson. Rose burg: C. C. Berry, Hood River; O. R. Johnson. Cooston: A. E. Mills. Forest Grove: L. H. Hill. Berea, Kentucky: W. B. Anthony. San Francisco; C. N. Wilcox. Portland; A. rank. South Bend: H. I. Padgham. Santa Ana.' Cal. To be Corporals Cadets G. T. Wolff, T T W'a enpr port anil: fll. 1 . nam away. If. C. Gambee. B. Horning. M. Moore. K. D, Kennedy, tjorvauis; u. xi. Roberts. Cove: H. W. Russell. Beaver Hill. I'. V - .11.' . ' , V . w 1. L ' . . - . ' J. Williamson. "Albany; . W. -lcClaren. Wallowa; F. H. stru.-. sutnernn; j. T Tnilnr OrArnn PflV T Dlsen. Mil- waukie; T. D. Meyers, Salem: W. H. Frown. Portvllle. JS .1.; c. itartman, Ontario. PREPARES FOR LAW Passage of Malarkey Public Utilities Bill Means Much Work for Members. FORMAL STATEMENT OUT TOT DESERTED BY MOTHER Mjsicry Enwraps Disapperancc of Woman From Idaho Hotel. MOSCOW. Idaho. Nov. 8. (Special.) A strange woman registering at the Latah Hotel last evening under the name of Mrs. C. L. Browni accompan ied by two children, one three years old and the other five months, this morning deserted the smallest baby by disappearing and leaving a note pinned on the baby's clothing, requesting Mrs. Hoke, the landlady, to give it a home. The woman and two children were ac companied to the hotel by a man. who stated when leaving. "I will see you to morrow." No. trace of the man, wo man and three-year-old child can be found here. After the woman and child left the hotel some person telephoned and wished to speak to "Mrs. Schrlber. who stopped at the hotel last evening with two children." It has not been learned who did the telephoning or from whence the message came. The wo man is described as being of medium height and weight, with dark hair and red cheeks, about 26 years old, and dressed in a long black coat anJ black nat with red trlmmitigs. The child wore a blue dress and hat. CADET OFFICERS NAMED Vacancies Are Killed in O. A. C. Stu dent rteijinicnt. OREGON AGRICULTURAL COL LEGE. Corvallis. Nov. 8. (Special.) To fill vacancies In the commanding staff of the Oregon Agricultural Col lege cadet regiment. Commandant W. C. Miller has Issued a general order announcing a number of new appoint ments and promotions which were ap rxvmA h the college administration and. which will take effect at drill to ds v. The positions and the men appointed to them are as follows: To be Major Cadet G. D. Crone miller. Lakeview. To be Captains Cadets F. W. Smith and Q. it. Montgomery. Alhambra. Cal. TO be First Lieutenants R. O. Mc Oee. Corvallis: W. H. Dunnam, Port land: R. J. Anderson. Tillamook: L. D. Porter. Corvallis: R TV. Olspaugh, Barton: 3. C. Oibbs. Grace, Idaho. TO be Second Lieutenants Cadets L. Cronemiller. Lakeview: G. W. Krause. Cornelius: D. C. Howard and J. C. Norton. Corvallis: I. H. Severance. 1 landman: S. J. Damon. Ferndale. Cal.; ). H. Chaplr.. New York City: P. M. Rlnearson. Milwaukic; C. A. Dickey. Molalla. To be Regimental Sergeant-major PAPER MILL TO EXPAND OlUXiO.V CITY rUVXT BUYS NEW MACHINERY". W. V. Hawley Outlines Future IMans Which Will Result In Employ ment of Over 350 Men. OREGON CITT. Or.. Nov. 8. (Spe cial.) The Hawley Pulp & Paper Com pany, of this city, has planned exten sive Improvements of Its plant, which will give it the greatest capacity of any plant on the Coast for the manufacture of fruit, tissue and wrapping paper, and will result In the employment of about 150 additional men. W. P. Haw ley. president and general manager of the company, announced today that a large and thoroughly modern paper machine Jiad peen oraereo ana wumu be Installed as soon as a concrete build ing can be erected. Tliis machine will give the plant a enpacitv of between BO and 60 tons a day. The building will be three stories high, of reinforced concrete, ana win be about 142 feet long and 40 feet wide. Mr. Hawley announced that work on the structure will be started as soon as possible and he expects to have the ad dition to the plant in operation by June 1. The building will be locatea on Third street, between the machine room and the river. Although the addition of this ma chine will give the company the great est capacity of any concern manufac turing similar kinds of paper on the Coast, it is the intention of Mr. Hawley and the directors to make another and even greater improvement as soon as the machine Is in 'operation. Anotner machine, with a capacity of 0 tons daily, will he installed, and another reinforced concrete building erected. With the additions, the plant will have on its payroll between 350 and 400 persons. While in the East several months ago Mr. Hawley ordered several printing presses and a stereotyping outfit. This equipment will be used in printing or ange and otner rruit wrappers, i ne presses are the most rapid to be on tained, and print two sheets simultaneously. Probably no manufacturing plant in the West has had so remarkahle a suc cess as the Hawley Pulp & Paper Com pany, which was organized by Mr. Hawley about four years ago. Addi tions to the plant have been made yearly, and the demand far the product has constantly increased. BROWN TAKEN FOR HOBO Walla Walla Man in Chargrc of Ex hibit Arrested in Montana. WALLA WALLA. Wash., Nov. 8. (Special.) L. M. Brown, secretary oi the Walla Walla Commercial Club, was arrested as a hobo at Glendlve. Mont., for "beating his way." He had a hard time explaining himself and nearly missed connections going to Minneap olis, according to a letter received from him today. He was taking the alia waua ex hibit to Minneapolis, and in Montana the temperature was so low a fire had to be kept going to keep the fruit from freexing. At Glendive he entered th car and later emerged at the front end. He Jumped off ar.d landed in tne arms of a policeman, who put him un der arrest. It took the train :rew and several passengers to get him off, and cost him the best box of apples In the rar. MORSON APPEAL DENIED Governor Get's Word That Reservoir Site Grant Must Wait. cwi'M rr Vrtv II. (Special.) Word has been receive!! by Governor West from the Interior t'epartmeni ht tlii nnnnnl 'of J. E. Morson from the Commissioner of the General Land Office in the case of the reservoir for the Deschutes Land company nas own denied, and that the granting or a site for the reservoir must await the investigation of the Government as to the status of that company. Centralis Names Citizens' Ticket. cfvtb AI.l V Wash.. Nov. 8. (Spe cial.) The following citizens' ticket was nominated at a convention held in Kelso. Wednesday, for the municipal election to be held December 3: G. A. Poland for Mayor; Frank Alllngton, for Clerk: G. W. Bashor, J. T. Gear and S. J. Gross, for Councilmen, and Joseph Hall for Councllman-at-Large. John Ayres has the Indorsement for both parties for Councilman from the First Ward. Gross will contest ior tne oinue lert vacsnt by the death of A. A. Hede-mark. Astoria Through With Con-rids. . - t i r vrt.- ft (nocinl 1 Superintendent Curtis of the State Penitentiary arrived in the city today to get the 13 convicts who have been working on the county's rock-crushing plant at Tongue Point. The plant closed (town today for the season, and as the terms of all the prisoners em Dloved there have nearly expired, they ... ... . .. i i j nm ....n.i. Will eltner pa aiiuaipcu nvin vuDhwuj w. 1 wltMn th or oe irirau " , . . . . . . .. . .. next few days after being1 taken back to Salem. Klamath Falls Man Injured. KLAMATH FALLS. Or.. Nov. 8. (S pe dal. About 8 o'clock Tuesday morn ing Fred Austed, carrier for the North western newspaper, was found uncon scious in the street in Mills Addition. He cannot remember how the accident happened, but his horse evidently stumbled or slipped and threw him. His back Is wrenched, but It is not thought that he Is internally Injured. Re-election of Aitehison and Camp bell Certain. Body Gets Ready to Tut Meafwre in Operation. Three Will Go East. SALEM. Or., Nov. S. (Special.) To install a uniform system of accounts for public utilities companies; to pre scribe units and standards for service and prepare for appraisal of all public utilities In the state, are some of the duties which will be Imposed upon the Railroad Commission automatically with the passage of the Malarkey bill. In outlining the ffect of the bill the following formal statement was Issued from the State Railroad Commission to day: "Now that the result of the election Is well understood and it Is apparent that the Malarkey public utilities bill has been approved by a substantial vote, and that Commissioners Campbell and Aitehison have been re-elected, the Railroad Commission Is taking active steps to put In force the public utili ties bill. Under decisions of the Su preme Court the act of the people in approving the Malarkey bill by the general election Is complete In itself without the requirement of the vote being canvassed or the result pro claimed by the Governor to put the act in effect." Commissioners Go Eaat. Commissioner F. J. Miller has already left for Washington to attend the Na tional Association of Railway Commis sioners, which convenes in that city from November 19 to 22. and Clyde B. Aitehison, chairman of the Commission, will leave the early part of the coming week for the same place. At the Wash ington convention Publie, Service Com missioners from practically all over the United States will be present and the Oregon Commission expects to ob tain highly valuable advice as to the proper organization of the work of public utility regulation. Kxperience in other states has shown that the work of a Railroad Commis sion is more than doubled when Juris diction over public utilities is con ferred upon it. This necessarily means an Increase in the Commission's force of experts, and already the Oregon Commission Is In receipt of ' a large number of applications for positions under the new law. The Commission has announced, however, that it will be governed solely by questions of effi ciency in the appointment of those who are to aid it in the' enforcement of the new act. In May, 1911. the Commis sion had formulated plans to put the act. Into effect, hut the filing of the eferendum completely disorganized its plans. Wlaconnla Law Studied. While in the East Commissioners Aitehison and Miller will determine upon the technical equipment and ap paratus which is necessary. They ex pect to use a considerable portion of the time they are away In conferring with the Wisconsin Commission. The Oregon law is quite closely modeled upon the Wisconsin act and the ex--peripr.ee of the Commissioners in that state is deemed by the Commissioners of peculiar value It will be incumbent upon ine Ore gon Commission to prescribe the units and standards for service, unliorm system of accounts to be kept by tne utilities, and prepare for appraisal of the property of all public utilities within the state. The public utilities act makes it unlawful to charge a sreater comnensa tion for service than that fixed by the lowest scheduled rates for the same service on the first of January, 1911, except upon the ordet of the Commission. During the last year, however, there have been many changes in rates, and no doubt there will be numerous applications for au thority under this section. tne act makes It a felony ior any poniici i mlttee or candidate for an incumbent r anv office to use a pass or frank. This provision is, of course, now in ef fect and will mean mat any anu an nassea and franks Issued to City Coun cilmen and others supposed to have political influence must be terminated Instantly under heavy penalty. JESSE P. WEBB DIVORCED Wife of Man Serving Mfe Sentence Given Decree. . SKATTLE. Wash., Nov. 8. (Special.) Mrs. Caroline M. Webb was granted divorce from Jessie P. Webb by Su- erlor Judge n rater witnout corrouum- - ...i.i.n, thn cnnrt talrlnir 1uriic.ini In handling the cue a man shows at once if his clothes are rightly made.- Ours fit so you can play in comfort without going backto shirt sleeves. ...... The coats hug the neck, free round the arms, smooth over the chest and the styles are winners; but our suits don't sell on looks alone reliable stuff is worked into every garment. Benjamin Suits, $18 to $45 Overcoats. $20 to $40 Buffum & Pendleton 311 Morrison Street Opp. Postoffice tlve evidence, tne court taxing juaiciai notice of the Inability of tha husband . nrvIHA 'fur Ma famllv Webb for merly worked here as a printer. Webb is serving a life sentence at Salem for murdering William Johnson in Portland two years ago. He was found guilty of first degree murder, but Governor West commuted the death sentence to life imprisonment. JOCKEY IS UNDER ARREST George Little Charged With Larceny by Bailee Taken at Chehalls. CHEH'ALIS, Wash., Nov. 8. (Spe cial.) Yesterday Sheriff Urquhart learned that George Little, a jockey who was here during the Southwest Washington Fair exhibit, and who is wanted in Chehalis County on a charge of larceny by bailee, was in the county, and his arrest was made at Centralia. When Little was at the Chehalis County Fair he represented to some owners of horses that he knew where hay could be bought at a' price much below the prevailing price. He was given $125 to 'make the purchase, and decamped with the money.- 25-OUNCE APPLE SHOWN Prairie City Has Fine Sample of "Glory Monday." oatpip CTTV. Or.. Nov. 8 (Sne- elal.) There is on exhibition here an apple grown on a farm near town which is l lncnea in cireuiiuurBnce ana weighs 2a ounces. Thi. 1. the largest annle so far re ported this season grown in this Val ley. The name of the variety is known locally as "uiory aionaay. . (Julnaby Has Big Rain Storm. . QUINABT. Or.. Nov. 8. (Special.) A rain storm of unprecedented fury broke over this section early yesterday, aMhost submerging potato patches, hundreds of acres of which are yet undug. With the price remaining low, many growers have announced, their intention of leaving the snuds in the ground until Spring. This is not re garded as abandoning the crop, as the tubers will leave the ground at that time as fresh as young potatoes unless the Winter Is severe enough to freeze them. A. large acreage ot carrots, beets, onions, turnips and cabbage is also being left in the ground by gar deners, who plan to market them throughout the Winter season. STRONG LAW IS WANTED OLCOTT TO FIGHT WEAK "BUTE SKY" BILXi IX LEGISLATURE. Secretary of State Fears House Will Trj to Paf "Wishy Washy" Measure Since Initiative Failed. SALEM. Or., Nov. 8. (Special.) "Arninrfiittv the blue skv bill has failed to carry. I have been approached by a number of men who have been ol.r-tod tn the next Legislature who stated they intend to Introduce a simi lar bill in the next session. I wisn to serve notice right now that any effort . v. , . V. a 'u-iahv wanhv blue sky bill will meet with the most earnest opposition that I can command. If a. bill is introaisa witnout teem in T ...ill fhl It tn ThA lnstt ditch. 1 intend to demand a bill Jhatwlll serve the purpose, or no out ai an. With this declaration Secretary Ol tnv ftipthAr declared that the 'people of the state must expect to ex pend a reasonaDie amount, ui muiicj for their own protection or be denied that protection. The corporation department is now ... tlAnari with WAPlr t h f) t it WOUld be 31 liuvucu ...... - - - - - .. 1. 1 .... 1 ImnauKlhllltV tt Crowd B10r O. jjujrn.a. .,..1 - upon it, he conunuea. io " people, can expect to get lo,uuu worm of work for 15 cents. If it is made the a..., thi. nffiA in nass unon the merits or demerits of a corporation 1 insist that tne oriice De given a - .A..ktn omAunt rf onqlRtanrA to ascer- SUI1ILI1IC .ll.VM,i. . " ... i - f,iiv u.-Vi0thr that (corporation Is worthy or existence. uw vmj - . : J ih. iMrnnrnt nn n f.riH T T TT1 Pill, mtp to go through with the formalities of iu-.,t. nanart nnH keening records. but at that the corporation department is so rusheo tnat turcs eincmiu ple are kept busy working not only days, but holidays, and sometimes in the evening. 'No corporation win ever De anuweu . .. v. tnnAi-.ir.taii with m v sanction as h.j ue uiLui jiu.&i.- .- - - - a legitimate corporation unless I am given the funds and the help to make i rijexrotlnn in the matter but to allow stock selling scnemes iu flourish. flAnartmcnt that receives half a mmn riniinra blannuallv ill fees should be given more than a pittance to exist'. If the Legislature aiienipi to put through a Diue sy iaw n .u. be a real law or no law at an. fur thermore, no bill should be passed which throws onto this office the du ties which would be Imposed by an j ... win. akv law. Investigation of corporations should be made by a department created Buei iui j, - pose. At present ine oetiioi State's office is so crowded for room . . . . i . .. on Hparrpiv turn around. There seems to be no chance of more room In the capital until me no building is completed, which may not be for a year. 'With my time oevoiea io uo the intricate duties of the office the . .A,nnriita rliart.M neceS- lUMiiiiu i; wi ' ' ' . , . .. , . sarlly would fall upon a clerk, should these duties oe imposed upuu m,. ..mi. i - ...ni nrtt R.rva the ends that J.111B V. u u . V. " " . - are desired. With full knowledge of the antipathy of tne people ascin". i- creation of a new commission, I am . i .i j wi.k what knowledge I have gained as Secretary of State that a vital and almost irrevocable ..-.. would be made if sucn a law we.o i v. n.... in tha face of the conditions I have mentioned." VI II 1 1 I MAYORALTY RACE STARTED Linn E. Jones, of Oregon City, En ters as Independent Candidate. OREGON CITY. Or, Nov. 8. (Spe cial ) Unn E. Jones, a druggist and formerly a member of the Oregon Leg . . ...ir. annniifAfi that he would isiaiure, i j ..r, nrllA.te for MflVOf oe an uiueiicnui.. , - at the December election. Petitions urging Mr. Jones to become a canai date have been signed by more than . .......... anri mnra wirnaturw will be obtained. He is the first to announce for the office, and It IS prooaoio mm he will not have opposition. . r nM n(mi.k who is serving his fifth term; has not announced whether he will be a candidate to succeea nim ..... du ... Via hns higher sen, duw , i ......... .w o political ambitions. Judge Pimick was a Republican candidate for Governor at the last primary, malting a siruug race. Friends declare if he allows the use of . i .. , tVd pnmlnt nrimarv tin will nis Hume t "" ' ' o ' " . - be the successful candidate. w. S. 17'Ken, of Oregon city, aireaay nas an nounced his candidacy for the Repub lics n nomination for Governor. Mr. Jones was born and reared In Oregon City, being a son of a pioneer who crossed tne plains iiu nutiAiu A r ltawlwrind twM abtaln takes from four to six years for them to grow an Inch. Sometimes the rate of increase depends on the locality In which they grow. Hickory trees west of the Alleg-kany moon tains, for instance, grow an inch in a little less than five Tears, but east of the Alle ghaaies it takes almost six year to grow an Inch. As a rale, however, the results from all localities are practically the same. Pop lars need only f oar years in which to grow an inch; ash trees about fire yean; oak trees boat four year ana one-nsu. The popularity of Gtirardelli'i Cocoa isn't growing: by inches, but by leaps and bounds. This increas ing; demand is due to over 60 years of painstaking: care and thought in producing: a perfect product. m Ml Ghirardelli's Cocoa satisfies particular women because it's the essence of goodness and purity. And it is the family beverage because it is good for every member. It is one of the few beverages that can be given to children without any fear of harmful after effects. Use it today. Give it to the children and note the improvement in their health. Very economical. Costs less than a cent a cup. D. GHIRARDELLI CO. Since 1852 San Francisco Barlow, after whom the Barlow road was named, in 1848. He entered the retail drug business when a young man and has since followed the business. He served three terms in the Legisla ture, retiring of his own accord, and three terms as City Treasurer of this city. His political record has been praisod by men of all parties, and his friends assert that no better man could be found for the office to which he as pires. Mr. Jones, when first asked to make the race, declared that he did not wish to. but his friends were Insistent and began circulating the petitions. GOVERNOR WANTS REPORT Commission Appointed to Revise Ju dicial System Said to Be Ijax. " SALEM, Or., Nov. 8. (Special.) Laxity In the work of the commission to revise the Judicial system of the HLO.it: aa .iijiuunvu ........ . -- der the direction of the. Legislature called forth a letter irom tne gover nor this morning, which was in part as follows: "Referring to your work of revising the judicial system of this state, I be lieve it important that a report be made. In this matter and If possible not later than December 1. in order that it. may be given publicity and a full discussion prior to the Legislative session.'.' Ellon Beach Yaw Visits Chehalis. CHEHALIS, .Wash., Nov. 8. (Spe cial.) Ellen Beach Yaw, a California singer, passed Wednesday night and part of yesterday in Chehalls, after vis iting her brother, P. G. Yaw, at Silver Creek, for the last two weeks. as. . , T) -s- -TV Mtfia MUSIC We announce a series of concerts to be given in our store on Wednes days and Saturdays, afternoon and evening. Come and enjoy them. In the Basement This Afternoon. em America's Largest Drug Store. Alder Street at West Park. It Is Near the Holiday Season. Are You Going Back East? North Coast-limited Atlantic Express Our Two Fine Trains Run To and From Chicago The Direct Route and Fast Time Chicago St. Paul Minneapolis Daily Through Trains Kansas City St. Louis St. Joseph Three High-Class Day Trains ,with Parlor Cars and Coaches and Dining Car. One Night To Train with Standard and Tour ist Sleeping Cars. Three Daily Trains to Grays Harbor To Aberdeen and Hoquiam Tell us your destination. We will tell you fare and full information. A. D. Charlton, Asst. General Passenger Agent 255 Morrison St., Corner Third St., Portland Main 1244 Phones A 1244 NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY Tacoma , Seattle Centralia Chehalis "The best investment I ever made t,A it nnlv cost $15. The Victor-Victrola amuses and edu cates thchildren, and makes the whole family happy. It brings into the home s wealth of music that is out oi all proportion to its small cost. ' You can get a Victor-Victrola right away on our asy-pay-ment plan. $15 to $200 for a Victor-Victrola. Terms, $4 monthly and upwards. Come m and see ana near tne amerent siyiea. The Best Record Service Seventh and Morrison Streets (ip