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THE' MORXING OREGONIAN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 1914. SUFFERING CAUSED BY INTENSE HEAT Section Between Missouri Val ley and Alleghenies Exper iences New Records. JHREE DEAD IN phone and teleExaoh emnlovpH tr mrM June 26. were called by the Industrial wenare commission today at the con ciusion or a two days session. otn conferences will be held In Olj-mpia, as past conferences have been, the commission rejecting a proposal to hold sessions in the various larger cities. . The telephone conference will do me nrst held in this state in which women win be in the majority. This conference will consist of three men teiepnone officials, Representing: em ployers, three "hello'" girls and four representatives of the public, Henry M. nan, opoxane nigh school principal axrs. Jieien Moore iSebb. of Seattle, for mer president of the State Mothers' Congress, and Dr. Ella J. Fifleld. of lacoma. The commission decided today that employes or ash and fruit cannery es tablishments will not come under the Cfi on 1 ; m ' i . A UnlOMUUl hour day is allowed in these industries. as against eignt Hours in other .facto rles. , Numerous Prostrations Added to Toll of Third Day of Hot Wave." Springfield, III., Has 10 0. South. Is Sizzling. DOG MEASURE ANGERS SALEM OTVaERS FLAN TO FIGHT ORDINANCE TO LAST DITCH. CHICAGO, June 9. Intense heat that caused suffering in densely populated districts continued today throughout that part of tne country between the Missouri Valley and the Allegheny Mountains. Chicago's temperature rose from 92 en Monday to t today. Three deaths and a score or prostrations were re ported here. It was the third day of row, 50 prominent residents of Salem xne iirst not wave or 1914. The of- tonight at an Indignation meeting jiciai temperature on tne street was pledged then.lv- t .v.- ,. 8 degrees, one degree less than the I fo th, r..h,. - , " . Courts and People to Hear Appeal for Animals Council Would Drive From City Streets. SALEM, Or., June 9. (Special.) De nouncing a city ordinance which will prevent dogs from running on the streets unless on leash after tomor. for the rights of poor dog Tray. of 60 added to general discomfort. The I committee was appointed to wait upon . weather authorities tonight indicated tba City Council and urge It to modify mat tne worst oi tne not' wave here was over and that a slightly lower the ordinance, another was appointed to make arrangements fop referrim temperature might be expected for to- the ordinance to the neonle and .till .m row. other was named to employ counsel to Mercury 10O at Springfield. I start a battle in the courts for the in sprlngrield. HI., the mercury canines or tne state capital. A per soaxed to HO. Other points through- manent association the Salem Animal out tne Middle West sweltered under I "-na Humane Society was orcranizcrf similar conditions, Memphis having an I with Colonel E. Hofer president and official temneratura of art N.ahvliin as I Turner secretarv. and Louisville 96. I Announcing that there were only a -At vTiaeviixo, in ooutnwesi Virginia, coicntoa enciosea Dy rences, sev- the record June temperature of 92 was eral f the speakers said it would be equaled. Impossible for the owners of dogs to Atlantic Coast cities escaped the heat observe the provisions of the ordi- wave because of cooling winds. In nance and that the animals would have wasnington tne temperature dropped " do itiiiea. from 96 on Monday to 74' today. A John McNary. E. Hofer, J. Bain. Mrs. violent electrical storm brought the re- - O. Clellan and Mrs. A. W. Brasher " ana i;nesapeaxe Dreezes main-1 "en appointed a committee to circu talned it late petitions for a referendum i. The weather bureau predicted warm! tion. Ben W. Olcott, Secretary of State, wamcr in ine iKLiaaie west wna rising! " & ipuiuica cnairman or a commit' icmperaiures along tne Atlantic Coast I lco oa unance. tomorrow. Another leZ record ' brotsn at COUNCIL VOTES TOWN DRY ru iiouis wnen tne mercury of the Gov ernment thermometer reached 98 de- I Coquille Refuses Licenses to Four n i. a . jjn. x no uumiuiLy. How ever, was low. Pour prostrations were reported, but no deaths. Classes In the schools were dismissed. Western Missouri and Eastern Kan sas temperatures exceeded today all others set for this year. In Kansas a mark of 94 degrees beat the season's record by 2 degrees. Sedalla, Mo, re ported a maximum, of 98 degrees. Saloons but Appeal Is Made. COQUILLE. Or.. June 9. rsn.niai Although the city of Coquille is a wet town in the eyes of the local option law, the City Council last hiht vt.ri five to one against granting licenses 10 me tour saloons after July 1. Records tre broken in the South, considering a petition signed by 41 -r uw .uvmDi.t.i v iucxii-1 ciuzens asKine mat th eq nnno - iuonw,uD, re- liunhq. j nfl nnnnr ntoraata mill ported 101 degrees, while points in Ar- test the City Council s right to refuse kansas and Texas reported the mer-1 licenses to the saloons, which are on cury above 90. Nashville reported 97. 1 eratlng under the law. LOCAL PAIR MARRIES Mildred Moulton and Oscar Closset Surprise Folks. NEWS IS TOLD IN TAC0MA Couple Now on Brief Wedding Trip to Spokane and Inland Km pi re PolntST European Trip This Fall With Clossets Likely. Miss Mildred Moulton. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Moulton, of Portland, ana Oscar Closset. also of this citv. were married at Seattle last Sunday, ana now are on a brief wedding trip to spoKane and other Inland Empire The marriage was a surprise to the relatives or tne young couple, although it was known they were engaged and had intended to be married next Va.11. Miss Moulton recently went to Tacoma to visit friends. It was said she re ceived a telegram while attending a P.riy i me nome or air. and Mrs. T. J. Fleetwood, Saturday nnsht and on the 1UUUW1115 morning, alter receiving a telephone call, left the Fleetwood resi dence. She was not seen again, and her inenas in Tacoma became alarmed. When Mr. and Mrs. Moulton were ap prised of their daughter's dlsaDDear- ance they at once surmised that she had been married to Mr. Closset, and Mr. Moulton went to Tacoma to investi gate. In that city last night he gave out a statement telling of the young couple's marriage. Miss Moulton was born in Tacoma and lived there until her parents re moved to Portland, nine years ago. The young couple formed an attach ment while attending the Portland Academy, several years ago. Mr. Closset's family is well known In Portland. Mr. Closset, Sr.. a retired merchant, shortly will take his family ior a lengtny tour through Europe, ac cording to Mr. Moulton's Hnnminppmnt last night. He declared the young couple simply were averse to a cere monious wedding, which their respec tive iammes nad planned for the late Fall, and so took matters into their own Hands. Camp No. 77. Woodmen of the World, East Sixth and East Alder streets, under the auspices of the East Side Business Men's Club. It was largely attended and was highly successful. The main portion of the crowd arrived after 9:30 o'clock, when between 300 and 400 couples were on the floor. A hearty welcome was given by a reception committee headed by J. O. Wilson, Dan Kellaher, L. M. Lepper and M. B. McFaul and others. C. C Hall, J. D. Sherman. T. J. Kreuder. T. J. Rowe. G. E. Welter and A. A. Kadderly were floor managers. The grand march was led by M. B. McFaul, president of the East Side Business Men's Club. The hall had been attractively decorated for the occasion Prasps orchestra furnished the music EP WORTH LEAGUE TO MEET District Convention Will Convene In Vancouver, June 16. VANCOUVER, Wash.. June 9 fSive claL) The 87 chapters of the Epworth League, of the Methodist Church, of the Vancouver district, will hold convention at the Harmony Methodist episcopal- Church, June 16, 17 and 18. Representatives from all leagues In Southwestern Washington will be pres ent ior tne tnree days session. Rev. Raymond Rees. of Winlock. Wash., is president of the association, and has a number of assistants. An elaborate programme has been pre pared. GIRL'S ILLNESS IS PUZZLE Three Doctors Say She Has Small pox, Three Others, Cliickenpox. PENDLETON. Or, June 9. fSDeciaLI The small daughter of Josh Weaver, of Freewater, is ill and six physicians are divided in their diagnosis as to whether tne disease is smallpox or chicken- pox. Three assert it Is smallpox and quarantine is necessary, the other three say the girl has chlckenpox. the highest of the year. at Louisville. It was 95 THREE PARTIES CHOOSE KEZ PEltCE CENTRAL COMMITTEES PICK STATU DELEGATES. Pendleton Pioneer Burled. PENDLETON, Or., June 9. fSnecial.) William Roesch, Sr., one of the earli est pioneers and for nearly half a cen tury a business man here, was buried today. Mr. Roesch had been ill several months. STATE HAS LAND FOR SALE Watr Ready to Tarn on Two Units of Tumalo Project. SALEM. Or., June 9. (Special.) Governor West said tonight that water would be turned on two units of the Tumalo irrigation project at once and about 2000 acres of fine land would be offered for sale by the state. The units comprise about 10,000 acres, but much of the land has been settled. "It is a rare opportunity for home seekers to obtain fine land at about ?40 an acre." said the Governor. "All home seekers Interested should communicate with O. Laurgaard. project engineer of the Tumalo work." STRAWBERRY CROP HURT Cold Weather at Hood River Causes Losses to Some Growers. HOOD RIVER, Or., June 8. Exceed ingly cold weather for the season, with intermittent Hurries of rain, still pre vails here. While the cold rains and abnormal weather have caused no damage "to the apple crop, the strawberry growers in the districts in the higher altitudes have been heavily hit. Holiday Postpones Trial. OREGON CITY, Or., June 9. (Spe cial.) Owing to a proclamation of Governor West declaring Friday a legal holiday, the trial of William Wilbur. J. Wilbur and B. Barlsh. who were to be tried that day on a charge of selling liquor to a minor while op erating the Friars' Club at Mllwaukie, will be postponed to a later session of the Circuit Court. , 400 COUPLES GO TO BALL Greeting Dance on First Festival Night Is Big Siiccess. The Rose Festival greeting ball was held last nl?ht at the hall of Mulnomah Rains Benefit Spring Wheat. PENDLETON. Or., June 9. (Special.) With the breaking up of the cold weather farmers announce that the recent rains have greatly benefited Spring sown wheat. In Umatilla Coun ty. The potato crop was damaged by frost in some sections, according to reports. For Rose Festival Week Many Special Off erings QLTT-OF-TOWN VISITORS are especially invited to come into Ben Selling's during Carnival Week, to buy their outer garments. This is a light, bright, cheery store, with broad windows and spacious aisles as one of our patrons hasiut it "The Store with a Smile." Women, make Selling's Third Floor your headquarters this week. There are ever so many tempting reductions on the smartest, newest outer apparel! White Balmacaan Coats for Festival Wear, Special $12.85 Jaunty English Balmacaans with flare skirts. Made of soft, white Chinchilla, in the popular 36-inch length, you'll agree that they're the smartest coats of the sea son ! Marked special for Festival "Week at $12.85. Women's Suits Ct TA Up to $34.50 pJLO.OU Every Tub Frock Reduced Bpic and span new models, many of them but just received from Nc York at the very beginning of Summer at sale prices. From the simplest little ging hams to the daintiest of voiles and crepes all reduced ' $4.85 Dresses S3.95 $10.85 Dresses, S 7.95 $6.85 Dresses -S4.95 $8.85 Dresses S6.35 $12.85 Dresses, S 9.35 $16.95 Dresses, S12.85 BEN SELLING The Women" s Smart Clothes Shop Entire Third Floor Morrison at Fourth DELEGATION IS CHOSEN PACIFIC COrKTV PICKS REPRESEN TATIVES TO STATE CONVENTION. Soldier's Body Found on Beach. ASTORIA, Or., June 9. (Special.) The body of Lee Price, an enlisted man stationed at Fort' Stevens, was found at Columbia Beach today. The soldier was drowned near Fort Stevens on May 1, while planting submarine mines. Bull Noose Threatens, bat Party Call to Harmony la Made by Chair man of Republican Foreei. SOUTH BEND, "Wash, June 9. (Spe cial.) The Republican delegates of Pa cific County in convention ' assembled here today named the following: mem bers of the state convention: W. . Q. Shumway. P. "W. Culver. W. T. Staple ton. Raymond: Judge Sol Smith, Menlo; S. W. Sturdevant. John H. Drissler, A. J. McDonald. South Bend; William Rounds. Lebam; Charles A. Payne. Chi nook: C. W. Kedlee. IlwaCo. Alter nntes: M. C. Welsh. O. II. Fuqua, Rev. Paul Holbrook. J. M. Weaver, Raymond; E. W. Lilly, Menlo: C. F. Clyde, H. L. Gerwiir. South Bend: R. L. Eubanks. Lebam; L- C. Johnson, Chinook; L. D. Williams. Ilwaco. The convention had about 60 of Us 87 delegates present. It turned down the suggestion of County Chairman D. J. Olds for an advisory convention to follow later to recommend the Repub lican candidates for office. The state convention meets In Tacoma June 18. Absolute harmony prevailed today. Judge Sol Smith was chairman. Per manent officers were named. D. J. Olds remains chairman. W. W. Hays. Jr., of Raymond, secretary. The Bull Moose threaten to place a full ticket in the county. Chairman Olds holds out small . hope for Re publican success unless all Republi cans unite in support of party nominees. Certificate Granted Bank. SALEM. Or.. June 9. (Special.) The Portland Trust & Savings Bank today compiled with the trust act, passed at the last session of the Legislature, by depositing securities with the State Treasurer. A certificate of authority for It to do a trust business was granted by State Superintendent of Banks Sargent. Pi Rosarian Cafeteria Fxtends a hearty welcome to all Rose Festival visi tors. Seating capacity for 230. Music daily. Main en trance Morgan building-. Down stairs. Washington st., between Broadway and Paik. Prog-reastvea Declare for State-Wide FroMbltlon and Clause la Plat form of Coaveatlo. ' LBWISTON, Idaho, June 9. (Special.) xne Republican. Democratic and Pro- grresslve county central committees of IN ez Peroe County, Idaho, met here to day, each electing six delegates to the state platform convention, which will meet at Boise, Idaho, on June 80, for tne purpose of adopting and promulgat ing a party platform. The Republican delegates selected are: Mr. Zachrlse, Lapwal; M. Orand- AUist, Lenore; Fred Butler, Dwight Hodge and Storey Buck, Lewlston; E. M. iFisher, Wapai. These men go unln- tructed as to a party platform. The Democratic delegates are: George TannahllL Harry Lydon. George Erb. Philip Weisigber, Charles McDonald, of Lewlston, and John Green, Lenore. The central committee Instructed these to ibe governed by home rule. The Progressive delegates are: J. W. Federson. Lapwal; C C. Miles, Webb; G. 8. Watson, Melrose; E. A. Wliite, R, i Splker, Lewlston; J. C. Bulen. Culde- ac xne iouowing resolution was adopted: "Work and vote for a plat form providing for Btate-wlde prohibi tion to be Inserted in the state plat form to be adopted1 a "the state convention." . 9 ttartt: ftlhie jfea CURRENCY BILL REVIEWED Warning Issued Dy Speaker at Meet ing of Idaho Bankers. BOISE, Idaho. June 9. (Special.) I I tie loano State Bankers Association, In session at Twin Falls, reviewed the I currency bill today. The first speaker was M. Alexander, Democratic candi date for Governor. He reviewed the , agitation leading up to the currency reform, and said bankers could aid materially the commercial world. He said that if they failed to do so the tanking- law might be amended and the public admitted as stockholders and a part in the management of re gional banks. E. T. Coman, of Spokane, explained the workings of the new banking law. Overdrafts were scored by W. W. Riter I In his address, who declared they were a problem In the West and not toler ated iu the East. Hi TWEEDY FOR POSTMASTER Bitter lght for Office at Pendleton Comes to End. PENDLETON, Of., June 9. (Special.) The contest that has been waged many months over the appointment of a Postmaster of the Pendleton office lias ended with the announcement that Senators G W. Chamberlain and Harry Lane have recommended Thomas J. Tweedy for the place. This contest has split the Democrats here into several factions and much bit terness developed during the campaign. WAGES IN LAUNDRIES TOPIC Industrial Commission to Meet at Olympla, June 2 6. r Ol.YMPIA. Wash.. June 9. (Sneclal 1 A new minimum wage conference for laundries, to meet June 22, and a con ference to fix minimum wages for tele- fe ll tv. 0 (GO a All the newest One Steps, Hesitations, and ' Tangos and the Victrola plays, as long as any one wants to dance. There are Victors and Victrolas in great variety of styles from $10 to $200 at all Victor dealers. Victor Talking Machine Co. Camden, N. J. Dancing is delightful to the music of the Victrola. Everyone enjoys dancing to music of such splendid vol ume, such clearness and perfect rhythm. 8J Get a Victrola today and invite your friends in to dance. We have all the best dance records the Maurice Tango, the One Step, the Hesitation Waltz, the Castle Walk and the Victrola plays as long.as anyone wants to dance. Do not deprive yourself longer. Come in and select that Victrola and have it delivered at once. Victrolas $15 to $200 on the easiest terms. Stein way Weber and Other Pianos JtWf v SIC .rv. y. iH'-JUH WH! Hf mil , Mf Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Castle dancing tne Half and Half Victrola XVI, $200 . Mahogany or oak Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Castle, teachers and greatest exponents of the modern dances, use the Victor exclusively and superintend the malting of their Victor Dance Records. Morrison at Sixth Opposite Post Office Pianolas