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TIIE MORXIXG OREGOXIAX, 3IONDAY, APRIL 21, 1913. 5 STUDENTS' MEET CLOSES AT ALBANY All Oregon Colleges Repre sented at Three Days' Con ference of Y. M. C. A. THIRTY DELEGATES ATTEND show In this city. April 22 and 23. Tues day and Wednesday, will vary from Its custom of parading: at high noon and will march at 4 o'clock In the afternoon, so that the women and children of the city will be able to see their husbands and fathers march by. clad in their white uniforms, trimmed with purple, white shoes and high hats. Leading the narade will be a real Elks' band. directed, by Thomas Darcy, formerly bandmaster of the Fourteenth Infantry. The show to be put on Is called "The Directors." and was written and ar ranged by M. S Cohan, formerly man- asrer of two opera-houses In Vancou ver, and distantly related to the famous George M. Cohan. It is a inree-aci musical comedy, with a cast of 43, all Elks, except several children, who put on sDecialities. and these are Elkr chil dren. The scene Is laid at the Fourth Plain Schoolhouse, about 1888, near the A. F. HOFER IS DEAD Heart Failure Takes Salem Resident Without Warning. NEIGHBOR DIES SAME HOUR Variety of Topics Lectured on and Discussed at Several Sessions and Entertainment, Includ ing Banquet, Is Provided. A LB ANT. Or, April 20. (Special.) Concluding a series of most Interesting and Instructive programmes, the con ference of the officers of the Young Men's Christian Associations of the col leges of Oregon, which began in this city Friday, closed today. The confer ence was attended by officers of the stndent associations of the University of Oregon, Oregon Agricultural College, Paclfio University. Willamette Unl versity. McMlnnvllle College, Albany College. Pacific College. Philomath Col lege and the Chemawa Indian School, about 30 delegates being present. The closing session of the conference was held In the First Presbyterian Church today, with Gale Seaman, of Los Angeles, member of the international committee of the Young Men's Chris tlan Association and Coast student sec. retary. presiding. The principal speak ers of the session were Professor Al bert R. Sweetser, of the University of Oregon, and Ivan B. Rhodes, of Port land, state secretary. Professor Sweetser spoke on "The Needs and Op portunltles for Student Social Service,'' and Mr. Rhodes on "Spiritual Uplift." Regular Service Attended. The only other session of today was a prayer service at 9:45 A. M led by Gale Seaman. Delegates to the confer ence attended regular services at the various churches of the city during the remainder of tee day. The conference opened Friday night with a Bible study and song service conducted by Alfred C. Schmitt, of this city, president of the Oregon-Idaho In terstate Young Men's Christian Asso elation. Kenneth S. Latourette. of Ore gon City, a returned missionary from (jnangsna. China, then conducted a mis sionary programme. Mr. Latourette led the Bible exposi tion and song service which opened Saturday mornings programme, and a technical conference was then held with papers on the following subjects: Personal Work Among Students." George Stewart, of McMlnnvllle Col lege: "A Bible Study Programme." John A. Black, of the University of Oregon; "Committee Kfflclency." Gale Seaman, of Los Angeles, member of the Interna tional committee and Coast student sec retary. Each paper was followed by a discussion of the subject. Flaaarlal Addreaa Made. After a prayer and song service later la the day. the technical conference was resumed and the following papers presented: "Student Religious Meet ings." Ray McConell. general secretary of the Oregon Agricultural College As sociation: "Making a Success of the 'Association's Finances." general dis cussion: "The Annual Student Confer ence." Charles W. Koyl. general secre tary of the University of Oregon Asso ciation. The visiting delegates were guests of the Albany College Association at a banquet at Tremont Hail at 6 o'clock Saturday night. The night session opened with a Bible study and song sen-Ice. led by Charles W. Koyl, of the University of Oregon. With I'an B. Rhodes, of Portland, sec retary of the Oregon-Idaho Interstate Toung Men's Christian Association, pre siding, reports of the work of the vari ous associations were presented. Gale Seaman spoke on "Tying Alumni Up to Work After Graduation. BROWNSVILLE WOMAX FIRST OK HER SEX TO BOLD OF FICE I.N LIXN COUNTY. J2 M 1 J Mrs. B. M. Miller. BROWNSVILLE, Or., April 20. (Special.) Mrs. B. M. Miller, who last Monday assumed the of fice of Treasurer of the City of Brownsville, Or.. Is the first woman In Linn County to be elected to fill a public office. Mrs. Miller was a teacher for several years in the public school of Brownsville before her mar riage. She is an active club woman, and one of the directors of the Public Library. Mr. Hofer Leaves Record of Activity as Newspaper Man, Secretary of Board of Trade ' and Worker for Willamette Varsity. SALEM, Or., April 20. (Special.) A. F. Hofer, one of the most widely-known publicity men in the state, member of the State Immigration Commission and for four years secretary of the Board of Trade, died suddenly at 2 o'clock this afternoon at his home. He succumbed to heart failure without a moment's warning. He was SO years old. By a strange coincidence, Mrs. H. A. Johnson. Jr., who lived directly across the street from Mr. Hofer. died at lden. tically the same time this afternoon. A. F. Hofer was born in Iowa, com- I Ing to Salem In 1889, shortly after his brother. Colonel E. Hofer, arrived here. Together the brothers purchased the Daily Capital-Journal, and A- F. Hofer was business manager of that paper until 1908, when he became secretary of the Board of Trade, which position he held for four years. He was closely identified with the I work of the. Oregon Development League, and was always active in the work of pushing through constructive legislation, for the development of the state. He assisted In organizing five banks in the valley, among the banks that he organized being the Salem State Bank, now the United States National Bank, one of the strongest banking In stitutions in the Willamette Valley. Since leaving the Board of Trade, the latter part of last year, he was closely associated In the work of pushing the endowment campaign for Willamette I University. Besides a wife he Is rur- vlved by three children Marie and Paul, students at the Oregon Agricul tural College, and Dorothy, who lives at home. Nothing takes the joy oat of life like a weak stomach. Would you like to be able to enjoy the good things that others enjoy? Then take Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for a short time and notice the difference in your stomach. These pills go deeper than a remedy that acts on the stomach alone. They get at the real cause, which is impure blood. They make it red and healthy. Where once the eight of food wag nauseating, you will have a good appetite and be able to eat wit hout distress. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills are sold by all druggists at 60c per box or six boxes for $2.60 or tney will be sent by mail, postpaid, upon receipt of price. Our diet book is free. Dr. Williams Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y. end of the school year, while an enter tainment is being arranged. In the past, the Klks have made about 11000 each show and it is probable that his year that sum also will be real ized. This goes into the building fund, to assist in paying for the $65,000 prop erty owned by the Elks here. COFFEE CLUB ATTRACTS Various Cities and Towns In State AVatch Eugene Innovation. VETERANS ARE WARNED SEE PHYSICIA.V BEFORE GOING TO CAMP, SAYS FIXZEK. EUGENE. Or.. April 20. (Special.) Much interest throughout the state Is being taken in the Eugene Coffee Club, according to Professor E. E. DeCou, president of the organization backing the undertaking. Two students of Pa cific University have written him for Information, as they plan to open a similar institution in the "North End" of Portland this Summer. Dr. Alfred G. Schmidt, banker and a philanthropist of Albany, has Invited Professor DeCou to go to that city and address a meeting of business men on the subject of coffee clubs, and Presi dent Homan, of Willamette University, when he was here attending the dedica tion of the Methodist Church, said Sa lem would do well to follow the plan. The Eugene Coffee Club is Intended to be a self-sustaining club for work- ingmen, offering free reading and game rooms and a lunch counter, where plain food mav be obtained at a minimum SALEM. Or.. April 20. (Special.) I nrice. A free emnlovment bureau is Old veterans who will attend the 50th1 maintained in connection with the club. nniversarv celebration at Gettysburg The Coffee Club was an outgrowth n July from Oregon are advised In a I of discussion In the Municipal League bulletin issued by Adjutant-uenerai nearly a year ago of methods to be Klnzer through Governor w est s.aturoay used in keeping Eugene In the "dry to consult their family physician Deiore column. deciding to take the long trip in me nttvl tlmA nf the VPif. Rule, and regulations Mhav. been is- TfjRRENS LAW MOVE MADE ed relative to the expenditure ot tnei Adjutnnt-General Tells Civil War Survivors of llules to Apply at 50th Gettysburg Anniversary. story of Robert Larsen, who found health and contentment in his newly acquired home. Mr. Larsen who had met with re verses, and where health had been im paired by the effects of a sun-stroke, received while living in the East came to Lebanon to find wc-k. The first job offered was a contract to cut cordwood. Although unaccustomed to the work. he succeeded in making fair wages. He continued to cut wood during the Winter and in the Spring bought an acre of land; cleared land for which he paid 40 and has recently built a house upon it. Being industrious and pains taking he has found . employment among his neighbors. Improving his land at odd times. Mr. Larsen is near ly 60 years of age. r v i Digestion is the action of saliva and gastric juices on food. If you don't chew enough, you don't make saliva enough. Digestion suffers. REFERENDUM HIT HARD COTTAGE GROVE EDITOR SPOX SOR FOR RESOLUTION. Special Election Would Cost From $7000 to $10,000 and State Cni versity Shown Big Asset. MAY DAY QUEEN CHOSEN Miss Mary Br) ant, Albany Sopho more, Names Assistant.". ALBANT, Or, April 10. (Special.) Miss Mary Bryant has been chosen Queen of the May for the fifth annual May day exercises at Albany College. She is a member of the sophomore class and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. IL Bryant, of this city. Miss Bryant , has appointed the fol lowing assistants for the May. day fes tivities: Maids. Ruth Knowles, of Florence; Dana Cushman. of Acme; Tna Hansen, of Moro. and Margaret Mc Donald, of Albany: guards. Irvine Ache son, of Albany: Frank Hatfield, of Al bany: Arthur Hodge, of Arago; Vernon Cusman. of Acme: herald. Winston Henderson. ' of Albany: train bearers. Keith Bryant and Edwin Parker, of this city: crown bearer. Lee Crooks, of Albany: master of ceremonies, Stan Icy Van Winkle, of Albany. ued tate annrooriation providing for pay ng the expenses of survivors of Che battle back to attend the anniversary. These are signed by James P. Shaw or department headquarters, and Colonel Lewis C. Garrlgus. Confederate veteran, and commissioners. The ramp will be open for the recep tion of visitors June July 6. No one not Land at Issue Consists of 84.78 Acres in Elliott Prairie Country OREGON CITY. Or.. April 20. (Spe ciaL) Application for initial registra tion of land ' under the . Torrens law, 9 and will close rarely used in tnis county, but mucn veteran of the I simpler In form than the usual meth Civil War will be given food or shel- od of quieting title, has been made by ter within the camp. Those not pro- L. A. Coldren. through W. A. Dlmlck, vliled with proper credentials will be his attorney. The land at Issue consists k,--..h frm ,h ramn. The ciihd will of 84.7s acres in the Ellott Prairie h. i th Hlirh Water Mark Monument I country, and Is valued at about JSO )-. hattlefle'.d. comDlete in all Us an acre. Through confusion of prevl eouiDment of tents, cots, blankets, etc., ous deeds and mortgages on the prop erty. title to it is confused now. and as Coldren has a purchaser for the land he desires to clear up this legal tangle. In acting on the case the court will order the recorder of the county to issue a certificate of title to the prop erty, and on this certificate all ln- l cumbrances to the property will be eh. tered. BONES INDICATE MURDER Skeleton and Bullrt-Plerced Cloth ing Found Near Redmond. REDMOND. Or.. April 10. (Special.) The skull and bones of a man. prob ably the victim of a crime, was found five miles south of here last night and brought to this city, holes In a rem nant of blood-stained clothing found near and evidence of the trousers pock ets having been cut. indicating a pos sible murder and robbery. The skeleton was that of a large man with hair of a sandy color. At the coro ner's inquest the man's probable age was fixed at from 35 to 40 years and the Jury's verdict was that death was due to an unknown cause. MISS NAOMI HOSKINS HURT Engene High School Senior Thrown From Runaway Horse. EUGENE. Or, April 20. (Special.) Miss Naomi Hosklns. a high school senior, was seriously hurt this after non when she was thrown from a run away horse near the center of the city, Just after she had ttarted for a ride. Her left side was badly lacerated and six hours after the accident she had not recovered consciousness. Her riding companion hurried , her home, summoned a physician and nurse and notified her parents who live on a farm near Waltervllle. Mrs. Hos klns arrived late this evening. VANCOUVER PARADE SET Elks Will March In Afternoon So Women and Children May See. VANCOUVER.' Wash.. April 20. (Spe cial.) The Vancouver Lodge of Elks, which will put on its fourth annual but each veteran must provide his own towel, soap and toilet articles. The "mesa kit" provided by the Government will become the property of the veteran upon breaking camp. No trunks will be allowed In baggage. Veterans' Trip Is Planned. OLYMPIA. Wash.. April 20. (Spe cial.) If the plans of State Auditor C. W. ClauHen are carried out. the Wash ington State veterans of the battle of Gettysburg will travel to the scene of the famous fight In a special train anc will be boarded and housed on It while attending the semi-centennial there, the first three days of July. The Legislature appropriated 15,000 CLOVERDALE. Or., April 20. (Spe to pay the expenses of the old soldiers I cial.) Charles Ray. president of the IMPORTED CATTLE HERE Bank President Brings in Wisconsin and Iowa nerds. to the reunion. OLD-TIM K RKSIDKNT OF GIL LIAM COI XTY TO BE COX DON'S POSTMASTER. . f - ) V !:"' .- :-',:C'W : jfl; : : : CSSi4 - " -' . v... .. -v . f.,r ''- ' "a a mi-!!,. -- J. A. McMon-U. CONDON. Or, April 20. (Spe cial.) J. A. McMorrls has been appointed postmaster here, and, although he has received no offi cial notice, his friends are cer tain that he will be confirmed. Mr. McMorrls came to Gilliam County In May, 18S7. taught school In this county for 13 years, was County Surveyor four years. County Treasurer for five years, and has been one of the county road viewers for nine years. He has been one of the faithful Democrats of Gilliam during all that time, and over 20 years ago published the first paper in Gil Ham County. Nestucca , Valley Bank, of this place, has received a carload of pure-blood Holsteln cattle, which he purchased In Wisconsin and Iowa, having sent an ex perienced dairyman from Portland early In January Intending to buy two car loads, but was unable to secure more than one car, good cattle being scarce there as well as here. This carload consists of 30 heifers and five bulls, al yearlings. They will be sold one or two head to different ranchers In this valley. Pure-blooded cattle are becoming more popular in this vicinity each year, since they are the best producers and demand the highest prices. MRS. W. B. HICKEY IS DEAD Former Resident of Boring, Or., Aged 80, Expires in Los Angeles. BORING. Or.. April 20. (Special.) Word has been received of the death of Mrs. W. B. Hickey at Los Angeles. Mrs. Hickey was an old settler of this district. She came here In 1S76 and was over 80 years of age. She Is sur vived by a sister. Mrs. Nancy Rich, and a son, Elmer, living in Boring. There is a son living In Portland, one son in Washougal, a sister in Monte sano. and a son and daughter in Los Angeles. The funeral was held in Los Angeles. William Morand has had plans pre pared for a concrete block building at this place. It will be 50x44 feet, of one story. It will be occupied by the postofflce. leaving space for two other storerooms. LEBANON MAN, 60, IS "RICH" Health Recovered, Robert Larsen Now Owns Acre of Land. LEBANON. Or.. April 20. (Special.) To come into the town on a "tie pass" wrth only a pack on his back and in eighteen months be the possessor of an acre of land, upon which he has built a small, but comfortable house, is the ALBANY, Or., April 20. (Special.) A strong resolution condemning the at tempt to invoke the referendum upon the appropriations for buildings at the University of Oregon, was adopted by the Willamette Valley Editorial Asso ciation, in session here Saturday. It is a noteworthy fact that the resolution was introduced by Elbert Bede, an editor of Cottage Grove, where the former referendum movement orig inated. The resolution recites that the refer endum will necessitate a special elec tion at an expense of $7000 to 3100,000 to the state; that the association be lieves all educational Institutions of the state should be supported In a manner to make them efficient in the highest degree, and that the University of Ore gon is a valuable asset to the people or tne state. It further recites that the association believes that the present at tempt to Invoke the referendum is not Inspired by a desire to serve the best interests of the state, but by motives unworthy of consideration. The association met at the St. Francis Hotel and passed the entire afternoon discussing advertising rates and busi ness methods. A resolution that no member of the association accept any advertising at less than 12 cents an Inch was adopted. Four new members joined the association today. Editors attending the meeting were Frank Jenkins, of Eugene Register, president of the association: Elbert Bede. of the Cottage Grove Sentinel, secretary; H. E. Hodges, Sllverton Ap peal: A. E. Scott, Forest Grove Times; W. H. Hornlbrook and F. P. Nutting, Albany Democrat; G. W. Humphrey. Jefferson Review; C. Clinton Page and Leland R. Gilbert, Albany Herald: Eu gene Foster, Dallas Observer; T. L. Dagger, Lebanon Tribune; O. L. Small wood. Albany Rural Oregontan; C. G. Lamasters, Amity Standard; Chester Noland, Creswell Chronicle. The editors enjoyed an automobile ride in the afternon as the guests of manager westbrook, of the St. Francis, and were entertained by the Albany editors with a smoker tonight The association will hold Its next meeting at Eugene. May 17. commonwealth dav ai me university of Oregon. makes extra saliva restores a balance again. In this process the refreshing " mint leaf juice helps. Your teeth are helped your appetite is helped your nerves are soothed your breath is made pure. Can you pass time so pleasantly inexpensively beneficially any other way BUY IT BY THE BOX It costs less of any dealer and stays fresh until used. Look for the spear Avoid imitations B. D'Emo, Adv.. Chicago 23 mm 10 RESIST uthor to Be Deported Seeks Writ of Habeas Corpus. OREGON MAN IS HUSBAND RALPH WILDEMAM SOUGHT Man Who Left for Canadian Position Suddenly Disappears. OREGON CITY. Or.. April 20. (Sne- clal.) Mrs. Ralph Wlldeman has asked Sheriff Mass to try and locate Ralph wuaeman. 24 years of age. a traction engineer, who left Oregon City March 19 to go to Esk. Saskatchewan. Canada. to take a position, and from whom she has not heard since. Mr. Wlldeman was last seen in Portland at 6:30 on the evening of the day he departed, when he boarded a train for Spokane, en route to his new work. Mrs. Wlldeman has written to his Canadian address several times, and has communicated with the firm for whom he was going to work, but has been unable to obtain any trace of her husband. Two young children and twin babies are here with the mother. wlldeman Is described as being about a feet 6 Inches in height, heavily built, of light complexion, with light hair and a smooth shaven face. Judge Calkins to Remove. ASHLAND. Or., April 20. (Special.) M. Calkins. Circuit Court Judge for the First Judicial District, which em braces Jackson and Josephine counties, s about to remove to Medford in order to be nearer the county seats of the respective counties, thus expediting court business. Judge Calkins will make the contemplated change about May 1. Veness Plant Is Improved. WIXLOCK, Wash.. April 20. (Spe cial.) The Veness sawmill here Is un dergoing extensive repairs, individual motors being installed as rapidly as possible so that electricity will displace further use of belting in the plant The improvements are being installed without shutting down the plant. Wlnlock Bank Deposits Grow. W1NLOCK, Wash., April 20. (Spe cial.) The Wlnlock State Bank showed an Increase of 17000 in deposits In its April statement over that made in February. Elsie McNeil, Actress, Musician and Writer of Novels and Plays, De clares Walla Walla Immi gration Man Unfair. WALLA WALLA, Wash., April 20. (Special.) A writ of habeas corpus will be asked in the Federal Court in Spokane by Attorney H. C. Bryson for Elsie M. McNeil, or Elsie M. Caw- thorne, novelist, Monday. She was or dered deported last week, but an nounces she will fight the order. The woman has written many plays, novels and short stories, according to docu nvmts which she has in her posses si on. She exhibits a contract with the Arm of John Long, Ltd., of London, to write six books. The woman was ordered deported on the ground that she had been con nected with the management of a house Grandma Talks About Babies Has a large Circle of Listeners Who Prof. it by Her Wisdom and experience. In almost any settled community there's a grandma who knows Mother's Friend. 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Do not forget nor neglect to be supplied with this greatest remedy ever devised for motherhood. It la unfailing. Write at once to Bradfield Regu lator Co., 133 Lamar Bide.. Atlanta, Ga for their very interesting and Instructive book of advice for expectant mother. of 111 fame. She declares she is a legal resident of the United States by rea son of marriage to .two citizens. Her first husband, she says, was W. E. Rip ley, whom she married In New York In 1894. He committed suicide in 1897. Her second husband was J. A. McNeil, a farmer of Oregon, to whom she was wedded March 11, 1913. She went to England in 1910 and re mained 15 months, and it is her entry Into this country at the end of that time that is alleged to be unlawful. The woman says she did not have a trial nor an opportunity to defend her self and that Thomas M. Fisher, an immigration inspector, was arresting officer, witness, judse and Jury. She declares that while leaving the office of her attorney she was arrested, taken to the immigration office, subjected to a rigid examination without counsel or witnesses and placed under bond. Her first book was "That Little Eng lish Girl." She also wrote "A Year Without a Chaperone." The woman has been a musician, actress and Is a fluent linguist, speaking and writing French, German, Spanish and English. Twilight League Proposed. ALBANY, Or., April 20. (Special.) Plans for the formation of a Twilight Baseball League in Albany are under discussion. It Is planned to have four teams in the league. One of these will be furnished by the Young Men's Chris tian Association and another by the Al bany High School. A third team will be made up of employes of local stores under the name "Merchants' Team." A fourth team has not been selected. A meeting probably will be held early next week at which time a definite de cision will be reached as to whether the league will be established. HULBURT FUNERAL IS HELD Hundreds Attend Services Over Late Linn County Pioneer. ALBANY, Or., April 20. (Special.) The funeral of Mark Hulburt, pioneer resident of Linn County and ex-member of the Oregon State Board of Agricul ture, who died at his home two miles southwest of Albany late Thursday night, was held this afternoon at the family home and was attended by hun dreds of persons. The services were conducted by Rev. E. H. Hicks, castor of the First Baptist Church, and inter ment took place In the Masonic Ceme tery. The pallbearers were: P. D. Gil bert, Mayor of Albany; Worth Huston, J. R. Hulbert, George W. Cllne, Grant Plrtle and R. K. Ohling. "The triumphant tomato!" That is what Mrs. Elizabeth Robbins Pennell calls this delicious fruit-vegetable in one of her interesting books. "The tomato", she declares, "has given hungry men and women a new lease of pleasure." And she might well have added a new lease of health. 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