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THE MORNING OREGOXIAN, TIIUltSDAY, JUNE, 4, 1914.
FIRST ROSE SHOW
IN ALBANY SUCCESS
Parade, Coronation Ceremo
nies, Concerts and Address
es Included in Programme.
HUNDREDS ENJOY PAGEANT
Isabelle Yonng Is Crowned -Queen
Minister la Master of Exercises.
54 Women Represent States
and Island Possessions.
ALBANY, Or., June 8. (Special.)
Three-scorebeautlfully decorated auto
mobiles, long lines of marching scnooi
children, and firemen, militia men ana
many special features made up the
naraHa tn-n mllftn In lenTth at the first
Kose Carnival today. -A. beautiful
pageant of states, pretty coronation
scenes, addresses, band concerts and
athletic stunts were Included on the
programme enjoyed by hundreds of
people. .
The carnival began with the big
parade. Then followed the festival
exercises. J. S. Van Winkle presided.
Mayor Curl opened the carnival with
an address.
Rev. F. W. Emerson was Introduced
as master of ceremonies and assisted
by Professor O. V. White, Imperson
ating Secretary of State Bryan, and J.
r. Wheelan, Impersonating "Uncle
Bam," he conducted the coronation ex
ercises. Queen II aa Five Maids of Honor.
Mrs. J. J. Collins was crowned as
Columbia and Miss Blanche Hammel as
the "Goddess of Liberty." Queen Isa
bella Young, attended by her maids of
honor, Misses Hildegard Splllman,
Gladys Chandler, Eugenia Inman, Beat
rice Sanders and Ruth Keep, was then
crowned. Fifty-four young women,
each representing a state, territory or
possession of the United States, were
crowned.
The carnival was concluded with a
band concert, fire drill of the Albany
fire department and athletic stunts by
Y. M. C. A. classes.
Those In the parade were: Squad of
city police. Queen Isabelle and five
maids In an automobile. Board of Edu
cation, High School Band, city school
teachers, classes of the High School,
pupils of Central, Maple, Madison and
East Albany schools; detachment of
Coast Artillery Corps, "Uncle Sam" and
the "Goddess of Liberty," Secretary
Bryan and Rev. Mr. Emerson, speaker
of the day. Following came the girls
representing the states and Island pos
sessions. Representatives of many
local orders also marched.
Women Represent Statea.
The state and Island representatives
are: Mrs. Beckley, New York; Mrs.
John R. Penland, Pennsylvania; Mrs.
Roy Parker, New Hampshire; Mrs. Par
eon, Georgia; Mrs. Prime, Virginia; Mrs.
D. H. Bratten. Massachusetts; Mrs.
Grant Froman, Connecticut; Mrs. S. C.
Worrell. South Carolina; Mrs. J. A. W.
Gardiner, North Carolina; Mrs. Lloyd
Marquam, Delaware; Mrs. C. H. Essex,
Maryland; Mrs. Brandeberry, New Jer
sey; Mrs. Glen Junkin, Rhode Island;
Miss Nita Conn, Vermont; Miss Inez
Lempke. Kentucky; Miss Phyllis Golns,
Tennessee; Miss Esther McChesney,
Ohio; Miss Linnie Connor, Louisiana;
Miss Hazel Gilbert, Indiana; Miss Myr
tle Robinson, Mississippi; Miss - Elva
Weaver, Illinois; Miss Orah Conn, Ala
bama; Miss Beulah Hinckley, Maine;
Miss Margaret Jacks, Missouri; Miss
Blanche Earl, Michigan; Miss Marin
Stanford, Arkansas; Miss Gladys Gil
bert, Florida; Miss Laura Bain, Iowa;
Miss Craft, Texas; Miss Velma Davis,
Wisconsin; Hazel Boardman, California;
Miss Martha Sexauer, Minnesota: Miss
Mary Parker, Oregon; Miss Bernlce
Ilackleman, Kansas; Miss Naomi Dun
fan, West Virginia; Miss Earl, Nevada;
Miss Ruth Knowles, Nebraska; Miss
Clara Thompson, Colorado; Miss Myrtle
Curry, North Dakota; Miss Mary Bryant,
Bouth Dakota; Mrs. Rolland Hackleman,
Montana; Miss Laura Wormlngton,
Washington; Miss Valora Scott, Idaho;
Miss Sylvia Good, Wyoming; Miss Helen
Hulbert, Utah; Miss Jessie Singleton,
Oklahoma; Miss Hazel Hockensmlth,
New Mexico; Miss Margaret McDonald,
Alaska; Miss Pauline Bates, Hawaii;
Miss Margaret Gibson, Porto Rico; Miss
Naomi Bodlne, Philippine Islands; Miss
Rachel Pears, Isthmus of Panama.
General Armando Rlva, chief of the
national police.
Senator Vidal Morales, who was with
the others at the time of the killing.
was convicted on two charges firing
a shot in the street and carrying a re
volver without a license. A fine was
imposed.
Police Captain Emilio Campina,
whom the defendants accused of at
tempting to shoot them, was acquitted.
In view of possible uprisings when
the eentence was announced machine
guns had been placed near the jail and
police guards were -doubled.
The shooting of General Rlva oc
curred on July 7, 1913, in the most
crowded portion of the Prado. General
Riva had stopped his carriage in front
of the Asbert Club, a political club,
which had been closed, and had caused
the arrest of the doorkeeper. Asbert,
Morales and Arias arrived In an auto-
PACIFIO UNIVERSITY STUDENT!
WINS HIGH HONOR IN OR-
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LOS ANGELES, June 3. (Spe
cial.) S. W. GrathwelL of Pa
cific University, Forest Grove,
Or., won first place In the Inter
state oratorical contest held here
Saturday night, scoring four
points over his nearest rival.
This Is the biggest oratorical
contest west of the Rocky moun
tains, and adds one more honor
to Pacific's already big list of
intercollegiate record In public
speaking work.
This victory means Mr. Grath
well will represent the Western
colleges In the National contest
, in Kansas City next Fall.
QUEEN THELMA IS
SALT LAKE'S GUEST
Wards of Wizard of Wasatch
Form Guard of Honor for
Visit of Royal Party.
GREAT TEMPLE IS VIEWED
CLUB ELECTS . OFFICERS
Pennsylvania Society Holds Smoker
at University Clnb.
The annual meeting and smoker of
the Pennsylvania Club, held last night
at the University Club, was well at
tended. Robert G. Dieck, president,
reviewed the work of the club during
the past year.
Election of officers for the ensuing
year resulted as follows: President,
Wallace McCamant; first vice-president,
W. J. Henderson; second vice
president, Charles J. Schnabel; secre
tary, C. R- Moloney; treasurer, E. H.
Sensenich.
The club will make an active cam
paign this coming year to Increase its
membership. All men who were born
In Pennsylvania or lived at one time
In Pennsylvania are eligible to mem
bership. In the near future the club intends to
arrange a moonlight excursion up the
Columbia.
FACTORY OUTLET PLANNED
CSt. Johns to Build Roadway for Use
of New Cooperage Plant.
ST. JOHNS, Or., June 3. (Special.)
The City Council took steps last
night to secure right of way prepara
tory to building a roadway to the site
of the proposed cooperage factory near
the drydocks. President Watson East
man, of the Western Cooperage Com
pany, promised that the company will
erect a plant employing 200 men, if the
roadway is built. The Council author
ized the City Attorney to prepare an
ordinance exchanging street property
for right of way through land owned
' by A. M. Stearns. Aa the roadway will
benefit the drydock, the Port of Port
land will be asked to contribute.
Councilman Garlick was appointed
to appear before the State Railroad
Commission to obtain an "understand
ing of the water rates ruling with a
view to enforcing the new rates.
CUBANS SENT TO PRISON
Ex-Governor and Iegislator Get 1 2
Tears.
HAVANA, June 8. General Ernesto
Asbert. ex-Governor of Havana Prov
ince, and Eugenlo Arias, an ex-member
of the House of Representatives, were
sentenced today to 12 years' Imprison
ment for tho killing In July, 1913. of
mobile about the same time and a
heated dispute arose, followed by manv
shots. The chief of police fell, badly
wounaea, ana aiea two days later.
AGED MAN DIES IN CHAIR
Leroy Barrett, of Cottage Grove,
Came West 40 Years Ago.
COTTAGE GROVE. Or.. June 3.
(Special.) Apparently in his usuat
health when left alone at home by his
brother, Leroy Barrett was found dead
in his chair Sunday. Death, It Is said,
probably resulted from heart disease.
Mr. Barrett was 78 years of age. He
was born In Erie County. New York.
He came west about 40 years ago. driv
ing over the southern route and
through California to Oregon in search
of health. He was unmarried and Is
survived by two brothers and one sis
ter. J. K. Barrett and William Barrett.
of this city, and Mrs. F. A. Chase, of
Cedar, Kan. The funeral was held
Monday ' afternoon, interment being
made In the Masonio Cemetery.
BANKERS CONVENE TODAY
Sessions of Washington Association
to Be Held In Walla Walla. '
WALLA WALLA, Wash.. June 3.
With probably 200 members in attend
ance, the nineteenth annual conven
tion of the Washington Bankers' As
sociation will convene in this city to
morrow for a three-days" session, the
programme for which Includes business
meetings, addresses, debates, discus
sions, social functions and excursions
into adjacent districts.
The . Associated Bankers of ' Walla
Walla, the local Elks' lodge and the
Commercial Club have combined their
efforts to entertain the visiting financiers.
Junction City Woman Dies.
JUNCTION CITY. June 3. (Special.)
Mrs. "Elizabeth Young Drugg died at
her home In Blachly, west of Junction
City, Saturday. She was 74 years of
age. With her husband, she settled
near Junction City In 1882, later mov
ing to Blachly, where she had lived for
the past 28 years. She is survived by
H. H. Drugg, W. P. Drugg, Mrs. H.
Daugherty, F. C. Dnigg, of Blachly,
and Mrs. M. Turner of San Francisco.
Pioneer of Linn County Passes.
LEBANON, Or, June 3. (Special.)
Ebenezer Keebler, a pioneer of Linn
County, died at his home, three miles
north of Lebanon, last night at the age
of 75 years from a paralytic stroke suf
fered some weeks ago. Mr. Keebler
came to Linn County from East Ten
nessee at the close of the Civil War and
had lived here continuously since. He
was a prominent farmer of the county.
Douglas Republicans Elect.
ROSEBURG, Or.. June 3 (Special.)
At a meeting of the Douglas County
Republican central committee, officers
were elected as follows: J. A. Buchan
an, chairman; Carl Shoemaker, secre
tary; A. C. Marsters, treasurer: J. T.
Bridges, state central committeeman,
and Mrs. Mary Short, congressional
committeeman.
Right-of-way Snlt Plied.
OREGON CITY, Or.. June 3. (Spe
cial.) The Willamette Valley South
ern Railway Company filed a suit
against R. B. Beatie, ex-County Judge
of Clackamas County for a right-of-way
across the latter's farm today. The
tract Is about 1.81 acres and the plain
tiff estimates that it is worth $226.25.
Advertising Arouses Protest.
NEWPORT, Or., June 3. (Special.)
The Commercial Club has urged New
port business men to remove advertis
ing now painted on the face of some
of the most prominent natural attrac
tions about the city. Several of these
advertisements have appeared and
have aroused a protest from the club".
Oregon Items Added to Kill.
OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash
ington, June 3. Two Oregon items In
cluded in the sundry civil bill which
will be reported to the Senate next
week are $100,000 for Crater Lake and
$15,000 for the Improvement of the
Clackamas salmon hatchery.
Bandits Burn Christian Mission.
PEKIN, June 8. A dispatch from
Lanchow, province of Kansu, reports
that "White Wolf." the notorious brig
and, has looted and set fire to the
town of Ning Chow. All missionaries
and Americans are safe, but the Chrls
tion Alliance station was burned.
Mormon Tabernacle Scene of Special
Recital,1 After Which Girls Are
Entertained at Luncheon
and About City.
SALT LAKE, Utah. June 3. (Spe
cial.) A clay of magnificent entertain
ment was enjoyed here by the Festival
party, which was taken in charge by
the wards of the Wizard of Wasatch,
at 10:30 this morning upon the arrival
of the train.
President Redman, with a large
delegation of wards, met and conducted
the party to the beautiful new Hotel
Utah, where a rousing reception was
given by 100 boosters under the man
agement of Secretary Briant S. Young.
A palatial Suite of rooms was set
aside for the party and an Informal
reception continued until noon. Queen
Thelma and her maids being the center
of the brilliant scene.
The wards of the Wizard conducted
the party to the famous Mormon
Tabernacle at noon for a wonderful
special organ recital by Professor
Tracy Cannon, followed by a dem
onstration of the accoustlcs In the
celebrated assembly hall and an ex
planation of the organ tones by
the organist.
The temple and other Mormon build
ings were visited and the emblems
were explained by Mrs. Ruth Fox. At
1 o'clock the wards entertained the
party at a luncheon in the new roof
garden at the Hotel Utah from which
a marvelous view of the lake and the
famous valley were enjoyed. The girls
were presented with a bouquet of sego
lilies and roses by Clarence Neslen,
who had charge of the arrangements.
The flowers are emblematical of the
harmony, good feeling and common in
terests between Salt Lake and Port
land. Thuodrr Storm Adds Zest.
At the request of Queen fbelma, Phil
Bates read a royal proclamation ex
pressing appreciation of the hospitality
enjoyed and Inviting the hosts to bring
a delegation to the Portland Festival.
An exchange of slogans and songs was
made, and the luncheon was a gay and
happy one.
During the afternoon calls were made
on Joseph Simth, president of the Mor
mon Church; Governor Spry and Mayor
Park. The Governor met the party
cordially and presented copper souve
nirs from the Utah mine, where the
pay roll is $1,000,000 a month. Mayor
Park declared Mr. Bates properly be
longed in Utah with his family. Fol
lowing a tour about the city the party
was taken to Saltair for a float on the
lake. Tonight there was a banquet at
a big open-air dancing pavilion over
looking the lake. There was a sudden
wind and thunder storm.
The royal party left for Los Angeles
at 11:30.
The fire department had a special
fire drill for the benefit of Princess
Anna Tierney. Chief Bywater presented
Anna with an emblematic gold cuff and
collar set and official badge.
At Ogden this morning a committee
boarded the Iolanthe with a huge box
of roses and presented them to Princess
Ostervold with a souvenir gold pin.
PHYSICAL ATTACK TOLD
SPOKANE WOMAN SAYS WEALTHY
HUSBAND TRIED TO DROWN HER.
FOR FACE
AND HMDS
Frequent Classes Betwen Coanael
Marks Trial of Divorce Case of
Mrs. Volner D. Williamson.
SPOKANE, Wash., June 8. (Special.)
That Volney D. Williamson, wealthy
realty and mine promoter of this city
and New York, attempted to drown her
shortly after their marriage and that
he struck her so hard on one occasion
that she was forced to go on crutches
and remain under the care of a nurse
for some time, were the allegations of
Mabel C Williamson, on the witness
stand today.
Mrs. Williamson was the first wit
ness In her own behalf in Judge Ken
nan's department of the Superior Court
today, in the suit she has brought
against her husband to obtain a divorce
and a share of his property, which she
declares is worth approximately $1,
000,000. Mr. Williamson's suggestions that
they end their marital difficulties by
the divorce method became so frequent,
Mrs. Williamson testified, that she fin
ally suggested that they separate for
a year, neither to have any control over
the actions of the other, and she to go
to Europe to continue the study of her
music
"Yes. like h , you will." the hus
band replied to this proposition, she
declared, "and have all the men in
Europe running after you."
Attorney Nuzum offered strenuous
objections early in the examination of
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CUTIGURA
SOAP
And Cuticura Ointment arc
world favorijes because so
effective in restoring the
natural purity and beauty
of the skin, scalp, hair and
hands when marred by un
sightly conditions.
Samples Free by Mail
Cutlourm Soap and Ointment sold enroacnoat the
world. XJbral mp!e of ocb tuned free, with 32-p.
book. Addraec "CuUcura, xpt. 4H. Boacba.
Mrs. Williamson by Attorney fost. Mr.
Nuzum declared that the line of ques
tioning adopted by Mr. Post was lead
ing, and Interrupted Mrs. Williamson
before she could answer one of the in
quiries. To this Mr. Post took exception, and
suggested that Mr. Nuzum refrain from
Interrupting the witness, but that he
address his objections to the court.
"I will try this case the way I
choose." retorted Mr. Nuzum.
Frequent clashes between attorneys
marked the progress of the trial
throughout the day.
CHARITY DEBATE BROAD
WASHINGTON COXFEREJiCH GETS
DOW.V TO REAL BUSINESS.
Rabbi Koch, President. Bulortmed for Ex
cellent Work Dour Morning;, After
noom and EtId( Seawtons Held.
CENTRALIA. Wash., June 3. (Spe
cial.) The delegates to the seventh an
nual session of the State Conference of
Charities and Correction got down to
real business today, a number of ex
cellent talks being made during the
day. This morning Rev. Edward C.
Wheeler, of Tacoma, spoke on "Church
and Social Work"; Miss Virginia Mc
Mechen, of Seattle, talked on "The
Problem of Families and Neighbor
hoods," and I H. Weir, field secretary
of the Playgrounds and Recreation
Association of America, on "Recreation,
Commercial and Public" There was a
general discussion on each topic follow
ing the talks.
N. B. Coffman, of Chehalls. and Mrs.
J. A. Reed, of Seattle, this afternoon
spoke on "The Administration and
Supervision of Charities and Correc
tion"; President S. B. I Penrose, of
Walla Walla, on "The County Alms
house Problem," and Judge Everett
Smith, of Seattle, on "Probation, Parole
and Central Supervision."
Dr. J. K. Hart, of Seattle, tonight
spoke -on "Immigration," while the fol
lowing speakers touched on different
phases of the question; J. M. Wallace,
of Olympla, "The Pr-"-lem of Employ
ment In County and City"; J. M. Mc
Moran, of North Takima, "State Trans
portation Agencies in Relation to Im
migration"; Guvnor Teats, of Tacoma,
"Should the State Have a Definite Im
migration Policy?" and Professor L. B.
Shlppee, of Pullman, "The Educational
Side of Immigration."
In an address delivered last night
George F. Cotterlll. of Seattle, paid high
tribute to Rabbi Koch, president of the
conference, for the excellent work
along charity lines being done by him.
The rabbi was ill and unable to attend
the conference, but bis address was
read by Mr. Cotterlll.
BRAKEMANOUTON BOND
J. H. RICHARDSON, HELD ON THEFT
CHARGE, PUTS UP S2O0O.
S e a r"
Joseph Tetter, Trainman, Also Allrared
to Have Robbed Boxcars, la In
County Jail M Vancouver.
"VANCOUVER, Wash.. June 3. (Spe
cial) J. H. Richardson, a brakeman,
held under a Federal charge of rob
bing boxcars of the Northern Pacific,
when traveling between Pasco and
Fallbridge, today secured his release
from the County Jail by furnishing a
$200X bond.
Joseph Yetter. formerly a conductor,
but a brakeman when arrested sev
eral days ago. hed in the County Jail,
has been unable to give ball for his
release. He is under a similar charge
of robbing boxcars.
After a hearing before E. M. Scanlon.
United States Commissioner, Yetter
and Richardson were held to the Fed
eral Court. Yetter waived preliminary
examination, but Richardson pleaded
not guilty. Yetter is said to have
admitted to Special Agents Wynne
Gassaway and William Metsler that he
was in the boxcar and took the goods.
and said Richardson was with him.
Richardson says he took the goods to
keep for Yetter.
John Secrlst, Deputy United States
Marshal at Tacoma, and formerly chief
of the Vancouver police. Is a witness
In the trial here of Jack Smith, for
merly a policeman. Smith is charged
with burglary in the second degree
and Mr. Secrlst is a - witness In the
case.
PLAYGROUND PLAN SHAPED
Aberdeen Lieagne Forming; Proposes
Recreation, Spots for Pnplls.
ABERDEEN, Wash, June 8. (Spe
cial.) Formation of a recreation and
playground league, with the object of
establishing playgrounds on - or near
all school buildings, will be effected at
a meeting called for tomorrow night in
the City Library. The league will lay
down a definite policy for the coming
Present plans call for the equipment
of the grounds wita apparatus. Includ
ing teeter-boards, wings, turning-
New White Chinchilla Coats
Marked Special at
$12.85 - $16.85
ANOTHER big shipment of "White Chinchilla Coats, in the popu
lar 36 and 42-inch lengths.
They are the typical English models with jaunty flare
skirts and Balmacaan sleeves. The demand for them' for Rose
Festival wear has been incessant, so we were compelled to order
these out at once ! Marked extra special at $12.85 and $16.85.
Suits Selling Originally
at $24.50, $29.50, $34.50
are offered at this unusual price. We have just added a number of our
smartest models in nobby little novelty suits. Chic little jackets with smart
skirts, originally priced from $24.50 to $34.60, special at
$16.50
Tub Frocks Reduced All Skirts Reduced
Many of them but just received
$4.85 to $16.95 Dresses
Smartest effects in smartest
tnodels $5 to $12 Skirts, now
$3.95 to $12.85 $3.95 to $9.95
BEN SELLING
The Women's Smart Clothes Shop
Morrison at Fourth Entire Third Floor
bars, sandpits and giant-strides and the
hiring of a play instructor at from $75
to $100 a month.
MILITARY HONORS GIVEN
John Seller, 30 Years In Army,
Buried by Soldiers at Barracks.
VANCOUVER, Wash., June 3. (Spe
cial.) Full military honors accom
panied the burial loaay of John Sel
ber, who served 30 years In the United
States Army.
Mr. Seiber died Memorial day at the
age of 67 years.
For many years of his service Mr.
Seiber was a member of the band and
the full band of the Twenty-first In
fantry today accompanied the pall from
the Limber undertaking parlors to the
post cemetery, playing dirges as the
cortege proceeded. A platoon of sol
diers also formed an escort of honor.
Rev. James Ossewaarde. chaplain of
the Twenty-first Infantry, conducted
the services, which were attended by
many.
RICHES FIND HUMBLE TWO
Laborer and Sister, of Eastern Ore
gon, Lett $75,000 Each.
PENDLETON, Or., June 3. (Special.)
John C. Guirado, a laborer of this
city, and his sister. Mrs. Tullta Guirado
Adams, of Adams, near here, have Just
learned that they are the beirs to their
father's estate in Los Angeles, Cal.,
their shares of which are estimated to
be $75,000 each. They were located af
ter an 18 month's search, following the
death of their father, from whom their
mother had been separted when they
were small children. She died some
time ago at Gresham, Oregon.
There is no doubt of their Identity
as the rightful heirs of the late Ralph
C. Guirado, a wealthy citizen of Los
Angeles, according to Colonel J. H.
Kaley, their attorney here.
Five Graduate at Ford's Prairie.
CENTRALIA, Wash., June 3. (Spe
cial.) Five eighth grade pupils of the
Ford's Prairie School, west of Cen-
t rail a, were awarded diplomas tonight,
the annual school exhibit being held
in connection with the commencement
exercises. The commencement address
was delivered by M. L. Carrier. County
Superintendent of Schools, while C A.
Ives, president of the School Board,
presented the diplomas. The class roll
Included Ola Smith, Clifford Reislnger,
Elsie Phelps, Thomas Kelley and Irene
Harris.
Pendleton TDrges Woman for Job.
PENDLETON. Or.. June 3. (Special.)
Believing none of the candidates for
the Pendleton postmastershlp will be
recommended by the Oregon Senators,
a number of local leading Democrats
aro endeavoring to have Miss Winnie
Prlvett. for 12 years a civil service
clerk In the postoffice here, appointed.
Business Section Wiped Out.
MANSFIELD, Wash., June 8. Fire
today destroyed all business buildings
here except the bank and the office of
a lumber company. The loss is esti
mated at $160,000.
"Public Ownership
Will Tear Up
By the Roots
.The Most Dangerous,
Corrupting and Insidiously
Powerful Political Influence
In the United States"
So says former Governor Walter Roscoe Stubbs, of
Kansas, in an article on Public Ownership of Railroads,
Waterways and Water Power. It is the most complete
and comprehensive argument for public ownership that
has been printed in any American periodical. It hits
everyone, from the president and stockholder of the rail
road down to the brakeman and the plain citizen who
is kicking about the high cost of living.
The Article is in This Week's Issue of
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