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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (May 15, 1914)
4 HURT WHEN AUTO SKIDS OVER GRADE Two of Victims of Accident at Bybee Bridge Approach Near Medford May Die. ' ALL PINNED UNDER CAR Dr. Lawrence Hill and Son Are Res cued and Taken to Hospital. AVires or Both Are Injured, but Less Seriously. MEDFORD. Or., May 14. (Special.) "Four persons were seriously injured, two perhaps fatally, this afternoon when an automobile driven by John Hill, of this city, skidded over the grade at the approach to the Bybee bridge. The injured are Dr. Lawrence Hill, compound fracture of the skull and other Injuries, condition precarious; John Hill, son of Dr. Hill, broken ribs and Internal Injuries, condition pre carious; Mrs. Lawrence Hill, three broken ribs on right side, bruises on lower limbs and abrasions; Mrs. John Hill, slight scalp wound. The accident occurred, about 4:45 "clock. The machine in going around a pile of material left in the road by the postal road crew, ran onto a slight incline. The ground was wet from the showers and .the machine ran over the embankment, turned over and pinned the occupants to the ground. A Mr. Morgan, who owns a ranch near the scene, saw the accident and hurried to the spot. He found all un conscious. He telephoned for aid and Era. Conroy and Porter hurried to the scene. The father and son are at JSacred Heart Hospital. GYM DRILLS HELD TONIGHT Y. M. C. A. Exhibition Includes Work by Classes and) Acrobats. Gymnasium classes of the Portland Toung Men's Christian Association are reported in fine condition for the an nual exhibition to be held tonight at S o'clock. For the most part the ex hibition will consist of drills and ex ercises which are a part of the regular class work and in which the parti cipants have become proficient through long practice. Several features, how ever, will be put on by skilled acro bats and will be of a professional standard. The physical department has had the most " successful year In its his tory. Some of the classes, including the business men's groups, will meet regularly throughout the Summer. NEW ROAD- IS INDORSED Coquille Supports Plan for Line From Roseburg to Coast. MYRTLE POINT, Or., May 14. (Spe cial.) This afternoou J. W. Perkins, of Tioseburg-. and E. M. Andrews, of Med ford. spoke before a meeting of citizens in the town hall at Coquille explaining a movement for a railroad from Rose burg to Coos County. The plan was favorably received, and Mayor Morrison called a mass meeting at Coquille for Saturday. The people of Bandon and other river towns are being urged to attend. The indications are that the Coquille "Valley will give general support to the proposed line. ELKS WILL REPEAT SHOW Musical Comedy Produced In Vancouver- to Be Given in Salem. VANCOUVER, Wash.. May 14. (Spe cial.) The bridal party for "The Wed ding of Jones," the two-act musical comedy produced here two nights by the Elks, will leave here tomorrow for Salem, where the show will be re peated under the auspices of the Salem Lodge of Elks. Mrs. J. H. Elwell will act as chaper one for the young women of the party. She will be assisted by Mrs. Arthur J Borland. Mrs. G. B. Simpson. Mrs. El mer E. Beard, Mrs. Clement Scott. Mrs. fharles A. McDonah and Mrs. W. S. Schwarz. There are 39 members in the cast. LOTS CHANGED BY SURVEY Port landers May Find' They Own Timber, Not Beach Front, Report. NEWPORT. Or, May 14. (Special.) The 550 persons, mostly Portlanders, owning lots in the new plot. South Newport, may be surprised to learn that some may go fishing in their gar dens while others with beach frontage on paper, may own a timber claim. The plot is owned by Ackerson & Gooch. of Portland. Ernest MIddlebrook, who has resur veyed the plot, is reported to have just discovered that the lines are 160 feet out In one direction and 600 feet out in another. The company, it is said, will petition the court to correct the plat. HODGE TRIES TEST AGAIN Progressive Takes Bar Examination In Olympia for Second Time. OLTMPIA. Wash., May 14. (Special.) State bar examinations opened here today with 36 candidates for admission. Among the candidates are R. T. "Bob" Hodge. Progressive candidate for Gov ernor last year. After three trials Mr. Hodge passed the preliminary educational test re cently. This is his second attempt at the legal examination. Mr. Hodge has been studying as a freshman at the University of Washington. ALLEGED THIEF PURSUED Man Completing Jail Term Suspect' ed of Robbery of Drugstore. NORTH BEXD. May 14. (Special.) x-a ws.ro. juuier, wno was released re cently from the County Jail after serv ing SO days for stealing an overcoat, is being pursued Into the Ten Mile dis trict toaay by constable Cox. of Marsh nam. rmu a pnarmacy nere was robbed last night of $350 worth of property, including fountain pens and hiKh-arade cigars. Miller is being sought because some or tne plunder was found in his room Miller was given a Up be was Buspected RA Y" Sacrifice Sale on Entire Stock of Ladies Suits and Dresses Choice any Silk or Wool Dress, including latest style taffeta dresses Just One-Half Price Our entire stock of Ladies' Suits, silk and woolen fabrics, includ ing the famous Max M. Schwarcz productions at Just One-Third Off the Price . $15.75 . $19.50 . $23.00 . $27.00 . $33.50 . $40.00 $18.50 Dresses at . . $ 0.25 $25.00 Suits at $20.00 Dresses at . . $10.00 $30.00 Suits at $25.00 Dresses at'.... $12.50 $35.00 Suits at $30.00 Dresses at . . $15.00 $40.00 Suits at $35.00 Dresses at . . $17.50 $50.00 Suits at $40.00 Dresses at . . $20.00 $60.00 Suits at Take Advantage of This Wonderful Opportunity. Gome Today No Reserve. 273-75 Morrison R. M. GRAY 273-75 Morrison WORLD'S BEST SAMPLE SHOES Factory lota and countermands, which wo can sell to you at less than FACTORY PRICES. Come here to the big; store for your Shoes. Twenty-five salesmen at your service. Mary Jane Pumps Now 98c Pair BOISE FILING MADE Butte to San Francisco Line Capitalized at $125,000,000. PERSONNEL NOT DIVULGED ssurance Given That Work on Road "Will Start Soon and Route In Idaho From Montana to Cali fornia Is Forecasted. BOISE. Idaho, May 14. (Special.) Recapitalized for $125.000. 000 and in corporated for a period of 80 years, the Butte, Boise & San Francisco Rail way Company filed articles of incor poration today with the Secretary of State and the County Auditor, taking the first step In the plans for building a railroad from Butte to San Francis co, via Boise. These are amended ar ticles of the Butte, Boise & Winne mucca Railroad filed about six months agro. The filinjr was made by I O. Leon ard. He refuses to divulge who is be hind the new corporation or to give out the plans of the building of tne road, although he asserts it will be constructed within a comparatively short time. The articles say nothing to disclose the identity of the backers of the proposed line. Boise is named as the principal place of business. The routing of the road from Butte to 8an Francisco brings it into East ern Idaho via Silverbow and Anaconda to Salmon and then southwest to Cial lis across Custer and Blaine Counties to Moore's Creek, the Boise River to Boise, east via Caldwell to Jordan Val ley, following Crooked Creek to Goose Lake, down the Pitt River into Sacra mento Valley to Woodland and on to Napa Junction, to Sausalito, Cal. celebration opened this morning and will continue until June 1, at which time the three highest candidates will be eligible for election. 4 CONVENTIONS WANTED Centralia Seeks State Meetings of Grand Army and Auxiliaries. CENTRALIA, Wash, May 14. CSpe ctal.) An effort will be made to land the 1915 state conventions of the Grand Army of the Republic. Woman's Relief Corps. Spanish-American War Veterans and Ladles of the Grand Army of the Republio for Centralia. Committees from the local posts of three of the organizations called on the Commercial Club at its meeting- tonight and secured an invitation from the club to take to the state convention next month. If the convention Is secured it will mean the entertainment of nearly 6000 visiting delegates. CONFERENCE IS ARRANGED Programme Outlined: and SOO Dele gates Expected, at Charities Meet. CENTRALIA. Wash.. May 14. (Spe cial.) The programme has been an nounced for the annual meeting of the Washington State Conference of Cor rections and Charities, to be held here on June 2. 3 and 4. Five delegates are expected. Mayor H. W. Thompson will deliver the address of welcome. Among other speakers are Governor Lister. Rabbi Koch, president of the conference; L. J. Covington, superintendent of the Wash ington Children's Home Society, and R. N. Weir, National field organizer of the Recreation League. a' series or hanrara for th British army's dlrtaible h&lloons Is proposed that will ra dtsts from a central turntable, like a rail road roundhouse, the turntable belli pro vM1 to rereive a balloon from an- anal. CHARGES TO BE FOUGHT MILLER, INDICTED FOR SHIPPING VIOLATION PLEADS TODAY, Moscow Man Issues Statement In De fense g 80,000 Damiee Snlt Against Insurance Firm Compromised. MOSCOW, Idaho. May 14. (Special.) Mark P. Miller, head of the Mark P. Miller Milling Company, indicted on four counts for violation 6f the inter state commerce act by the Federal grand jury yesterday, will appear be fore Federal Judge Deltrich tomorrow to plead and offer bonds. In a statement issued today Miller makes the claim that out of the ship ment of 1000 carloads to points on tha V. I. & M. during the time when agents were Investigating they could find but technical violations in only four carloads. He attributes these te clerical errors. He says he will meet the charges and fight them. The $80,000 damage suit of R. N. Wright against the Western Union Life Insurance Company came to sudden end in Federal Judge Rudkln's court tonight when both parties reached an agreement and settlement was made in which Mr. Wright accepted $3000. The grand Jury brought in three true bills tonight and two not true bills against alleged violations of in troducing liquor in Indian reservations. The grand jury will finish its work tomorrow. Primary for Queen Opens. CENTRALIA. Wash.. May 14 (Soe ciaL) The primary election lor choos- Are You a Piano Expert? After you have listened to the unstinted praise given an instrument by. an enthusiastic salesman, after you have heard its tone, followed care fully the detailed account of how and of what it is made, looked at its hammers, its strings and sounding board, examined every part, ask yourself this question: " ' What Do I Know About a Piano? All pianos look much alike, sound when new much the same, and, to the unskilled buyer, the commercial piano presents an appearance in case design and finish that covers the shortcomings of its interior con struction, its lack of stability and the inferior quality of material used. In no store of ours is the shoddy construction of the commercial piano to be found. Instead, pianos from the best makers in the country in low, medium and high price are shown. Every piano is an instrument whose makers have made good and whose product has stood the one real test time. Particularly fine are our cheap pianos. They are low enough in price and payments to meet your convenience; high enough to enable us to give you a piano that will fulfill every desire in quality and appearance. Your own interests demand that you visit our store and examine our stock before your purchase is made. VICTOR TALKING MACHINES AND RECORDS MORRISON STREET, AT BROADWAY OTHER STORES San Francisco, Oakland. 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These come in patents, gunmetals and tans, all sizes. Children's Shoes, Pumps Children's 75c-85c Shoes placed on a r special sale at -TtjC Children's $1.00-$1.25 Shoes on spc- fjrx eial sale at only jC Child's $1.35-$1.50 Shoes on sale rr at only jloC Standard Makes of Men's $3.50 to $5.00 Shoes at 2.50 Men's "Burt and Packard" $5.00 Shoes and J"V r Oxfords, pair VeaaaJlJ "Regal" '$4.00 Shoes and Oxfords now (Sr r"f only I).uU Men's $4.00 Ealston Shoes and Oxfords J") tTlf now only bS3U Men's $3.00 Victor Shoes and Oxfords rf QQ now only j) J, 70 GREENFIELD o nncn i M U PVJ 244 Washington Street, Between Seconal and Third GreatNorthernRailway Summer Excursions To the East and Return May 16, IS, 19 and 20 v-iucago ana Keturn 372:.50 JTTJIE l.t AJVD rJAILY THEREAFTER TO SEPTEMBER SOth. SllO.OO Philadelphia. . Rufl.lK Detroit. at. Lonlm. 810S.R0 1US.5U 92.00 10T.50 91.50 T2.SO 55.00 Bo. ton Waablairt.a. D. O... Ilttabars. . ......... 70.00 Dnnc. . 71'. ""nJ; Miane-polla. Dulatfc. Wlulpci, Kiuu City, Osaka and SC Joaepa S60.00 CORRESPOXDIXG REDUCTIONS TO OTHER. POIlfTS. Final Return Limit October Slat. Stopovers Allowed Going and Returning. Ticket Good Coin One Road. Returning Another. Rid on tne ORIENTAL LIMITED making- direct connection for all points East. Unaursitssed dining car aarrlca; compartment-obaervation carsT p aining- H. DICKOX. C. P. T. A. Telephoa Marakall SOTl. TICKET OFFICE 34S WABITOJt STREET. VISIT GLACIER SATIO.XAI. PARK THIS Sl'VIER. lota ta September 30th. Write ar Aak for Booklets. easoa Jobs nu Btarica away at once. lng Queen for the Fourth of July