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THE SrORNTXG- OREGONTAN. THURSDAY, MAY 14. 1914. 3 NAT ON OF GUR1QU5GQNTRASTS Ignorance in Shadow of An cient University, Poverty Amid Riches Noted. MATURE TAKES ODD FORMS 3Mon That Precludes Dyspepsia If Jiiiten, Fruit That Explodes, Rare Art of Indian Lace 3 Lakers Are Striking Features. of Tillamook, is holding court here. having jury cases set for this weeK. Several cases in the equity department also, will be heard. - At today's session the case of an at torney suing his former client for a balance of an alleged attorney fee toon up a greater portion of the day. This was followed by a case involving a $4000 land deal. In both of these cases 'W. T. Vinton, candidate for the Btate Senate on the Republican ticket, was an active counsel. Mr. Klllks was the attorney claiming a fee still due him and the defendant, James Hutch ens, was acquitted of murder at last term of court. A personal injury damage suit against the Carlton & Coast Railroad Company, of Carlton, will be tried later in the week. Judge Holmes, although a candidate on the Democratic ticket for re-election. will remain here this week and his ote no doubt will be sworn in here. INFORMER ENDURES ORDEAL SMILINGLY SHRINERS PICK SEATTLE IMPERIAL COUNCIL. DECIDES 1815 MEETING OPENS JCLY 15. Dr. Frederick R- Smith, of Rochester, WASHINGTON, May 13. r "Perhaps nowhere else in the world Is there a country bo full of contrasts as Mex ico," writes William Joseph Showalter to the National Geographic Society. "With a university established before John Harvard, Elihu Yale, or William and Mary were born, the masses of its people are hopelessly ignorant With a hosnital founded before Jamestown was even dreamed of. it Is one of the nnut hapkwnril re&lons of the earth In a medical way. With natural rihes greater than those of a thousand Midases, its masses are as poor as the proverbial church mouse. With a con stitution as perfect as any organic law In the civilized world. It is a nation whose rulers always have been a law unto themselves. "You may tread the burning sands of a tropical desert with the wet of the perpetual snow of towering mountains still on your shoes, ion may taite sinarle railway Journey of 36 hours in which the people you see at the rail road station will be dressed in four different weights of clothing. Krrak Vegetation Causes 'Wonder. "Mexico probably has a greater range of remarkable vegetation than any other country in the world. The parrot fruit tree produces an odd-shaped fruit, bearing a close resemblance to green parakeets. When the parakeet is frightened it makes a dash for the parrot tree, where it assumes a posi tion which makes it look like the fruit Itself. So close is the resemblance that their enemies, the hawks, occasionally fly by a tree on which a dozen or more of these birds are sitting, apparently unaware of their presence. Another re markable tree is the 'Arbol de Dlna-mite- dynamite tree whose fruit. If kept In a warm place, bursts with con siderable force and a loud report, scat tering its flat seeds to a Surprising dis tance. "One of the most interesting fruits In Mexico is known as the melon zapote. or papaya. It contains consider able pepsin, which reacts against both acid and alkaline conditions of the stomach, and it Is said that a diet which includes papaya precludes dys pepsia. Both the fruit and the leaves possess the singular property of ren dering tough meat tender. When the culn of the fruit is rubbed over a piece of tough meat the juice attacks the fiber and softens it. Railroads Are Numerous. "No other country south of the Rio Grande is so well supplied with rail roads. Prior to the Madero revolution it had 20,000 miles of up-to-date American railroad, which carried 11, 000.000 passengers annually and han dled about 11,000,000 tons of freight. "Mexico produces one-third of the world's silver, a considerable percent age of its gold, one-ninth of its lead, and one-twentieth of its copper. The country's mineral production, ex clusive of iron, coal and petroleum,! amounted to $153,000,000 in 1910. xne famous iron mountain at Durango iss estimated to contain 600 million tons of iron ore. "The drawnwork of the Mexican Indian is justly famed throughout the world, and deserves to rank with the finest of Spanish and Italian laces. The Indians make all sorts of small objects to attract the centavos of the tourist. The little dolls of Cuernavaca, a half inch tall and dressed In finely embroid ered raiment, are the admiration of every one who sees them. The small clav animals, perfectly fashioned and ranging from the peaceful dog to the charging bull and the Ducking mule, would do credit to the genius of many a great sculptor. Perhaps the most wonderful of all are the tiny dressed fleas which may be. bought in Mexico City. EKga of Insect Eaten. "The Indians of Mexico eat many curious foods. One of the most remark able of these is made of the eggs of a species of marsh fly. This fly deposits its eggs in incredible quantities upon flags and rushes. The eggs are gath ered and made Into cakes, which are sold in the markets. The Indians call the eggs waterrwhest They resemble fine fish roe, and "when mixed with corn meal and fowl eggs form a staple article of diet, particularly during Lent. "The insects themselves, which are about the size of the house-fly, are captured, pounded into a paste, boiled in corn husks in much the same fash ion astamales, and in this form are eaten." N. Y-, Is Elected Imperial Potentate and Other Of fleers Are Named. ATLANTA, Ga-, May 13. Selection of Seattle as the 1915 meeting place and election of" Dr. Frederick R, Smith, of Damascus Temple, Rochester, N. Y., as ft ' - 1:11 I x V Bald Jack' Rose Unshaken by Becker's Counsel Though Admitting Discrepancies. TALE REPEATED CALMLY Dr. Frederick R. Smith, of Rochester, N. Y., Who Was Chosen Yesterday as Imperial Potentate of the Shrine. imperial potentate of the imperial council marked today's meeting of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America. The meeting at Seattle will open on July 15 and continue for four days. San Francisco also sought the gathering. Thousands packed the hills and ter races of Piedmont Park today to wit ness the annual divisional review of the patrols and exhibition drills. Ail of the patrols were drassed in billiant uniforms of Oriental design. At" the conclusion combined bands massed and gave a concert of National airs. Visit ing patrols and nobles were entertained tonight at a ball. There will be no further business ses ions of the council and many of the visiting shriners departed for their homes tonight. Other officers elected were: J. Put- am Stevens, Portland, Me., deputy im perial potentate; Henry F. Neidring' aus, Jr.. St. Louis, imperial chief ran ban; William S. Brown. Pittsburg, Pa, mperial treasurer; Banjamin W. Ro- well, Boston, imperial recorder; Charles E. Ovenshire, Minneapolis,. Minn., im perial assistant rabban; Elias J. Jacoby, ndianapolis, Ind., imperial high priest nd prophet; W. Freeland . Kendrick, Philadelphia, imperial Oriental guard; Conrad V. Dyckman, Brooklyn, N. Y., Imperial uoter guard; Ellis J. Garret- son, Tacoma, Wash., Imperial first ceremonial master; W. J. Matthews, New York, having tendered . his resig nation as Imperial marshal, Ernest A. Cutts, of Savannah, Ga., was advanced two grades, from captain of the guard to imperial second ceremonial master. For the same reason James McCand less, of Honolulu, was promoted two grades, from Imperial outer guard to imperial marshal. Witness Shows Neither Fear, Emo tion Nor Bemorse, Except Once When He Says Conscience Pricks Hint for Murder Plot. NEW YORK, May 13. "Bald Jack" Rose, chief witness for the prosecu tion at the second trial of Charles Becker,' charged with being the Insti gator of the plot that resulted in the murder of Herman Rosenthal, came from the stand at the conclusion today of five hours of relentless cross-examination, bright-eyed and smiling. The bald-headed informer unfalter ingly answered questions asked him by Marion T. Manton. chief of Beck er's counsel. Even when Manton shouted accusations of murder at Rose and tried to make him admit that he had made his living by committing petty larcenies and by selling opium in New York's Chinatown, the former gambler remained unperturbed. Witness Shows No Remorse. Rose reiterated his story of under world intrigue and murder with a calm and matter-of-fact air. He showed no fear, no emotion and no remorse ex cept on one occasion. Then he said his conscience pricked him when he thought over how he had plotted to have Herman Rosenthal murdered. Attorney Manton referred to a meet ing in Harlem which the Court of Ap peals declared to be "the heart of the conspiracy." This brought in the name of Moe Levy, or Cohen, who. Rose said. rove him and Vallon up to see Becker, who was conducting a raid there. It was at that meeting, according to Rose, that Becker demanded that the gunmen hurry up and silence Rose thai. Discrepancies Freely Admitted. Did Lievy drive you and Vallon to that conference? Manton asked. Yes," replied Rose. Do you know that Sam Schepps swore at the last trial It was Levy who drove him to the conference?" I don't know what Schepps said; 1 know Moe Levy drove me there." Manton made Rose admit there were minor discrepancies between the testi mony he offered at the first trial and that -he gave on direct examination yesterday. Rose said his testimony esterday was more complete in places than his former testimony. "I know so much about it, and have talked so much about it," Rose said. it is impossible for me not to leave some things out now and then." SPELLING BEES PROVE UP Clackamas County Pupils Show Big Gain in Examination Papers. OREGON CITY. Or May 13. (Spe cial.) Recent spelling bees In the county are given credit for the fact that the 2000 examination papers re cently received in County Superintend ent Caiavan's office are more free from spelling errors than any similar papers within the memory of the supervisors or of the superintendent. Not only have the "bees" improved the spelling papers- themselves, but also the spelling in such subjects geography, language and history, which has shown a decided improvement. MAJOR MORROW TO LEAVE Government Engineer Called Washington Temporarily. to Major J. J. Morrow, corps of United States Army Engineers, in charge of the First district, including the devel opment at Celilo. will leave today for Washington, D. C, for temporary duty in the office of the chief engineer. Gen eral Dan C Kinsman. The affairs of Major Morrow's of fice during his absence will be i charge of Colonel C H. McKinstry, in charge of the Second district. it i intended that Major Morrow shall re turn to Portland after a brief absence In Washington. GRIFFITHS' TRIAL IS SET ARMY CAPTAIN TO . FACE COURT MARTIAL BOARD MAY 21. Ebezilement, Unbecoming Conduct, Breach of Arrest and Deser tion Are Charges. SAN FRANCISCO. May 13. (Spe cial.) Captain Joseph H. Griffiths, under arrest on four court-martial charges, and who broke arrest in Seat tie, will be brought before a court martial board at the Presidio. May 21. Tentative arrangements, to suit at torneys and members of the board, have been entered into to this effect. Captain Griffiths will be represented by Attorney George E. Price, who has been in conference with the defendant several times. There will be no change in charges and little change in the defense. H will be tried for embezzlement, con duct unbecoming an officer and a gen tleman, a breach of arrest and deser tion. His defense will swing on th hinge of "mental disorders making him not responsible for his acts." These, he will assert, were the result of th business worries into which he was plunged. . . vv hue no bitterness whatever manifested by the authorities prosecu ing Griffiths, it Is understood that n stone will be left unturned to secure a conviction on the embezzlement and unbecoming conduct charges, and that the breach of arrest and the desertion charges will be pressed "for the good of the service." General John P. Wisser will be chair man of the court-martial board. GRURGH SESSION ENDS PORTLAND CONFERENCE OF METH ODISTS LEAVES SEASIDE. - Lectures and Services Are Divided by Visits to Shore and Clam Bakes of Old-Fashloncd Kind. SEASIDE ( Or.. May 13. (Special.) With an old-fashioned clam bake and open-air picnic as a closing feature. the three days conference of the Port land district of the Ministerial Asso ciation of the Methodist Episcopal Church was finished here today. .Nearly two-score delegates were present, among them Father Flinn, age 97 years, who has been an active minister of the Methodist church in Oregon during 50 of the 60 odd years he has lived in the state. Between special lectures and cerv ices- at the Seaside Methodist Church, the visiting ministers were entertained by trips to Gearhart and other sur rounding places of interest. Several were initiated into the mysteries or securing razor clams and all were treated to their full of sea foods. THEATER MUSICIANS ACT Fear That Orchestras May Be Abol ished Stirs Federation. DES MOINES, May 13. Complaints that theatrical managers are back -of movement to abolish the orchestra from the theaters of the country led to the introduction of a resolution which had as its object the formation of a theatrical syndicate by the musi cians at today's session of the Amer ican Federation of Musicians. The resolution provided for the ap pointment of a committee to take up the matter, but was lost after consid able debate. The members considered the proposition too important to be taken up just now. The resolution was directed, especial ly against the high-class theaters, ac cording to delegates who took the floor. The vision of empty orchestra pits during musical comedy perform ances caused a debate which took up the entire time of the afternoon ses sion and resulted in the postponement of the nomination of officers until tomorrow. AID SOCIETY FUNDS GONE TTiuatilla Iublislier and cused of Theft. "Wife Ac- ATTORNEY WANTS HIS FEE Man Cleared of Murder Sued by De fender In McMlnnville Court iTMTNTXVILLE, Or., May' 13. (Spe cial.) Circuit Judge Webster Holmes, NIAGARA FALLS BILL IS IN Compromise Water Power Measure Agreed On by Committee. WASHINGTON, May 13. A com promise bill to regulate the water power diversion rights at Niagara Falls, was agreed upon at a confer ence today between Secretary Garri son and Representattves Harris, Cline and Cooper, representing the House foreign affairs committee. The bill gives the Secretary of War the right to issue revocable permits for a daily diversion averaging 15,600 cubic feet a second on the American side and for the importation of 250,000 horsepower from the Canadian side. The control over the rates, tolls and services would be left to the State of New York. PENDLETON, Or., May 13. (Spe cial.) H. Oftedal, member of the City Council in the town of Umatilla and part owner of the New Era, a weekly paper, was arrested today on a charge of embezzling the funds of the Aid Society of that place. His wife was the treasurer of the society and has also been placed under arrest, accord ing to reports received at the office of Prosecuting Attorney Steiwr. It is said that the women compelled the ac cused man to acknowledge his guilt and that he has promised to make good the amount taken. It is rumored also that W. G- Pegg, his partner in the newspaper, has sworn out a warrant tor o ftedal's ar rest, alleging that he has taken news paper funds to which he is not entitled. A P0LITICALASSEMBLY. If six or seven agents gather in s room in a bank building and call them. pelves a non-partisan league and "in dorse" candidates, is this an assembly in disguise? Whether it is or not, vote for Shepherd, No. IS, on Republican ballot. Paid advertisement. Another Sensational Coat Sale The Newest Mid-Summer Styles HALF PRICE $17.50 to-$22.50 $35 to $50 $45 to $60 $17.50 $24.45 $12 to $14 . $6.95 $9.85 This is a general clearaway of our Spring Coats which embraces a goodly assortment of coats for every occasion. The prices are all exactly half, which makes it possible for you to buy the coat you have wanted for so long. Coats of taffeta silk, of moire silk, of wool crepe cloth, of golfine, of fancy Scotch mixtures of plaidf, of bengahne, of Bedford cords, of charmeuse and the fashionable black and checks and fancy cheviots. In every fashionable shade shown this season, as" well as black, white and blue. Modeled in styles that suit every woman's idea of becomingness, in full lengths, three-quarter lengths and the hip lengths. Third Floor ENGRAVING SALE 100 Engraved Cards, 45c We will engrave from your plate 100 cards on Crane's stock linen or kid finish for only 45c 50c Correspondence Cards Special, 25c A card cabinet containing 24 gold-edge cards of white linen stock and two size envelopes to match. 75c Gold Edge Box Paper 39c Box -Paquin stationery. of finest lin en paper in white and colors, packed in box containing 24 sheets with gold edges and 24 fancy cut envelopes, gold edges. 75c Correspondence Cards 39c the Box Paquin stationery card cabinet, packed 24 gold-edge cards and envelopes to match, of the finest linen stock, in white and colors. 65c Box Stationery, 33c Large box. containing 48 en velopes and 24 gold-edge cards and 24 sheets of paper, of a good linen stock. 40c Cold - Edge Corre spondence Cards, 19c Box Cabinet containing z4 gold edge cards, with envelopes to match, of fine linen stock. 50c Pound Paper, 23c Court linen, pure white paper. of 1 pound of "96 sheets" and 15c envelopes, for 10c pkg. 60c Hurd's Pound Paper, 35c Pound A 1 -pound box, "96 sheets," Hurd's linen paper in white. 18c envelopes to . match, 1 2 package. 75c Initial Paper and Cards, 25c Box Old Brittany box, containing 48 envelopes, 24 cards and 24 sheets, all embossed with fine gold initial. Basement " ONCE AGAIN THE UNUSUAL New Mid-Summer $10 Hats In Black, White and Natural $4.45 These hats are truly very beautiful, offering almost a limitless variety in midsummer models. Distinction, refinement and exquisite grace all find harmonious expression in these hats. And they possess an air of individuality that makes the French hats so distinctive. The material is splendid hemp straw in black, white and burnt, and the trimmings are fashion-favored ribbons and dainty wreaths of tiny blossoms. The latest bandeau roll brim is featured in these hats as well as the smartest sailor effects. The close-fitting shapes, the high side tilted styles are also introduced here, many having silk crowns and silk facings. Second Floor An experiment -with four blind telephone operators Is now beinc made in the gen eral poatoltlce in Turin, Italy. Hot Point Week Selling Electric Stoves and Irons at Special Prices This is the time of year when the housekeeper can purchase her electric needs at prices which are much less than during other pe riods of the year. $5 El Glostovo $2.50 An electric stove which makes it possible to cook with electricity at very little expense, for it is a stove on which you can use your regular dishes and acquires full cooking heat in 15 seconds. Guaranteed for five years. $5.00 Triangle Electric , Iron for $2.69 A household or laundry iron, guaranteed forever. Saves one third the time on ironing day. Full nickel - finish. Six-pound weight, complete with cord. ' Butmemt. English, French and American Bristle Goods One-Third to Half Price A Once-a-Year Opportunity A most comprehensive collection of hair brushes, cloth brushes, military, nail and tooth brushes. These brushes are FACTORY SAM PLES from the foremost manufacturers OF FRANCE, ENG LAND AND A "r In every instance they are priced from One-Third to One-Half lower than we have ever been able to offer brushes of such superior quality. The Latest Tailored Dress Accessory a Combination Suede Vest and Belt This is one of the smartest dress accessories brought out this season. It combines a vest and belt all in one. having two small pockets and trimmed with self covered buttons. Shown in as sorted colors. Special, 65c each. Klrat Floor, Leather Shop $4.95 Hair Brushes, $329 Genuine ebony, concave back, ex tra stiff bristles. $3.50 Hair Brushes, $223 Natural ebony back, extra long handle, 1 1 rows bristles. $4.50 Hair Brushes, $2.98 Rosewood back, square block, extra stiff white bristles. $3.50 Hair Brushes, $2.23 Oval style, 1 3 rows of bristles, in rosewood or real ebony back. $2.95 Hair Brushes, $1.98 Real ebony, narrow block, 9 rows hand-drawn bristles. $1J25 Hair Dresser's Brush, Only 83c Natural bristles, short handle. $1.25. Men's Brushes, 83c Extra stiff short bristles, ebony or cocobolo backs. . $1.75 to $2 Hair Brushes 98c A varied assortment of shapes and sizes in pure bristle, hand-drawn brushes, ebony or rosewood backs. Quality guaranteed. $3.00 Pearson's rubber cushion hair brushes, triple bristles, $1.98. $1.75 Pearson's rubber cushion hair brushes, single bristles, extra long, $1.23. $1 Hughes Ideal hair brushes, double bristles, 69c. 75c Hair Brushes, 39c Solid back, hand-drawn bristles. 50c Clothes Brushes, 33c Extra stiff bnstles. $3.50 Military Brushes, $2.23 Pair Sanitary back, with best quality hand-drawn bristles. $2.25 Military Brushes, $1.49 Pair Sanitary ; 5 rows best bristles. $4.50 Cloth Brushes, $2.98 Natural or black ebony, convex or concave backs, extra quality. 50c Tooth Brushes, 31c Extra quality white bristles. 35c Tooth Brushes, 23c Large assortment of shapes and bristles. 25c Tooth Brushes, 14c Best hand-drawn bristles in all styles. 50c Nail Brushes, 29c In all sizes and shapes. First Floor. 25c Nail and Hand Brushes for 13c In a large assortment. 10c Hand Scrub Brushes, 6c All rubberset shaving brushes at 25 per cent discount. First Floor $1.25 Bath Brushes 98c With detachable handles. 50c detachable handle bath brushes 29c $2.50 Headache Brushes $1.98 Kent's brushes made of whale bone bristles. 35c Kent's Nail Brushes 29c $1.00 Imported Nail Brushes 79c With bone and ivory handles and some with grooved backs. 70c Children's Tooth Brushes 5c 35c Prophyback Tooth Brush 25c 25 Per Cent Reduction on all Rubberset Shaving Brushes. Merchandise of cJ Merit .Only" IDAHO DEDICATES TODAY Grounds to Be Scene of Event. State's Building " at World's Fair SAN FRANCISCO, May 13. Idaho's pavilion, more nearly completed than that of any other state, will be dedi cated tomorrow on the Panama-Pacific International Exposition grounds with an attractive programme of addresses and music. Among the speakers will be Joseph M. Hutchinson, ex-Lieuten-ant-Govemor of Idaho and chairman of the day; R. B. Hale, vice-president of the exposition, and Frank R- Coffin, first Treasurer of the State of Idaho. The flag-raising ceremony will be con ducted by Mrs. A. H. Boomer, wife of an Idaho ploneeer. It was announced today that Idaho will have an "official hostess" through out the ten months of the exposition period in the person of Mrs. W. R, Ridenbaugh. former regent of the Uni versity of Idaho and president of the Columbian Club. The Idaho commission is composed of Major Fred R. Reed, executive com missioner; E. H. Dewey, of Nampa. Idaho, and H. C. Beach, of Lewiston, Idaho. KNIGHTS CHOOSE OFFICERS Catholic Organization Selects Port land Men on Staff. Delegates to the annual state coun cil of the Knisrhts of Columbus have re-elected W. P. CTBrien. of Astoria, state deputy. A. A, Mickle, of Albany, was named state secretary, succeeding Joseph F. Franrwa, of Eugene, four years in that office. E. P. Noonan, of Astoria, retired as . state treasurer after four years' service, being re lieved by Martin B. Donahue, of La Grande. John W. Kelly of Portland, was elected state advocate, assuming' duties formerly shouldered by Frank J. JLon ergran, of this city. Hugh McLain, of Marshfleld, was re-elected state war den and Rev. E. V. O'Hare, of Port land, was elected state 'chaplain for the second time. Mr. O'Brien and Roger B. Sinott were selected as dele gates to the Detroit session of the supreme council, with H. J. Maier. of The Dalles, as alternate. There are 1400 Knights of Columbus In Oregon. The only candidate for a legitimate public-owned public morgue. Dr. Sam C. locum. Paid advertisement.