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THE 3IOR3CIXG OREGOXIAy. WEDXESDAY, JTJXE 24. 1914. latest research, were the features of the convention of the Eastern Oregon Medical Association, held at the East ern Oregon Hospital for the Insane today. Nearly half a hundred physi cians from different points in the northeastern part of the state are In attendance. Among the leading speakers was Dr. A. E. Rockey, of Portland. His two ad dresses, accompanied - by operations. STATE 115 POINTS IN BOSSEH TRIAL ANTI-MAIL ORDER PLAN IS OUTLINED were the feature of the morning ses sion. His second lecture was a re view of four years' personal experience with Lane's short circuit operations Doctors Say Wife's Death Caused by . Bichloride of Mercury Taken Internally. Retail Merchants' Convention Takes First Formal Step . ' to Launch Movement. and the use of liquid parafine. Clinical lectures, accompanied by operations by Superintendent McNary and Dr. A. E. Tamiesie, of the Eastern DEATH REMOVES LEBASOX PHYSICIAN. CLIMAX COMES IN CASE SCHEME IS FAR-REACHING "f. t i i Nathan Strauss, of Portland, Slakes Appeal for Oregon-Made Goods. Street Ball Is Happy Evening inversion. LA GRANDE, Or., Juno 23. (Spe cial.) What probably Is one of the most Important Bteps ever taken Jn merchandising In the United States was taken today when George B. Hyatt, of Enterprise, before the Retail Mer chant's Association, made an address. explaining: how merchants of the state may co-operate m buying: sucn siapieo as sugar, Irult jars, spooi-conon, en;., and riistrihutinsr them from some cen tral point, much after the plan of farmers unions, and thus combatting mall order houses. The matter was considered, and a committee appointed to take steps toward its realization. Portland secured the 1915 convention and her delegation is celebrating Its victory tonight. W. H. Wheeler, of McMinnvllle, spoke on "Special Sales and How to Handle Them." A. G. Clark, of Port land, spoke on "Go-Operative Delivery Systems as a Means of Cheapening the Cost of Living," the system out lined being very much like the sys tem now being used in La Grande. "Store Efficiency" was discussed by F. B. Haisten. of La Grande. Nathan Strauss, who started in as an office boy and now the head of the firm of Flelschner. Mayer & Co., of Port land, delivered an important address. Mr. Strauss spoke from the manu facturers' and jobbers' viewpoint and dwelt on the importance of the mer chants of the state buying from the manufacturers of the state, so far as possible, and, after discussing business from the Jobbers' standpoint, ex tended an Invitation to the associa tion members to visit Portland "buyers week," which, this year, will be Au gust 10 to 15. "Business Waste" was capably handled by F. L Shull, of the -Portland Flouring Mills. The question of how to avoid constant giving was in formally discussed, and Walter Wins low, to whom the subject was given, was not present. Portland, Salem and McMinnvllle are the chief contenders for the 1915 convention,1 with the odds favoring Salem. A resolution unanimously was adopted branding as false and defama tory "certain advertising matter issued by certain baking powder manufac turers, denouncing the use of egg al bumen in baking powder." The resolution sets forth that demon strators have gone from house to house "repeating these false statements as to the quality and value of competing brands of baking powder containing egg albumen." This, it is set forth, has been "needlessly alarming, annoying and harassing" to the. consumer, and has depreciated the value of merchan dise held and owned , by association members. The resolution closes with a demand that the objectionable advertising be withdrawn and that demonstrators "re frain from attacking unjustly other legal and legitimate brands of mer chandise" owned and distributed by members of the association. Copies of the resolution will be sent the Food Commissioners of Oregon and Idaho, to Representative French, of Idaho, to the members of the Oregon delegation In Congress and, in the words of the resolution, to the "baking powder manufacturers responsible for and interested in this trade war." A block of pavement' on Adams ave nue, extending from Chestnut street to Depot street, had been thoroughly flushed and washed and a bandstand erected for the street ball, which com menced tonight, shortly after the band concert. A large crowd began as sembling early In the evning to take part in this event, which is proving to be one of the most popular entertain ments on the programme. The for mality of an introduction to the ladies was made unnecessary for members of the association who wore the as sociation badge. Arrangements are complete for a tour of the valley tomorrow morning when 150 automobiles will line up on Washington avenue for the visitors. The caravan will start at 8 o'clock, froing to Summerville. by way of Frutdale andJUount Glenn; thence to Union, where a banquet will be served by the Union Commercial Club. The return will be by way of Hot Lake, the arrival to be in time for the Wild West Show, at which "Buffalo" Ver ii on, king of Bulldoggers: John and Fred Spain and A. Zeek, of Union, will exhibit some of their wonderful feats. Chariot races, Roman races, running races and bucking and roping con tests will round out the entertainment ASPIRANTS SOON CAN FILE aiany Prepare to Seek Nominations for Clarke County Offices. VANCOUVER. Wash.. June 23. (Spe cial.) Candidates for nominations for county offices may file, beginning July 10, according to a statement made here today by William N. Marshall, County Auditor. The last day on which they may file Is August 8. The primaries will be held September 8. A large number have announced that they will become contestants In the race for county offices. The most for any one office Is for that of Sheriff. Matt Woodard, of La Center, Progressive : "Bert Biesecker, Republican: E. H. Wright and Mr. Van Camp are expected to file. COUPLE WED SECOND TIME Boy and Girl Once Divorced Try Aguin as Soon as of Age. VANCOUVER, Wash.. June 23. (Spe cial.) Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Weyandt, both minors until yesterday, appeared here for a marriage license the sec ond time. The first time they were divorced. When the two first married, the consent of the parents was given. Her father came with her the sec ond time. Thirteen licenses were Issued today. DOCTORS ARE IN SESSION Eastern Oregon Association Hears Clinic Lectures at Pendleton. PENDLETON. Or.. June 23. (Spe cial. Clinic lectures, with Intricate operations and discussions of medical and surgical science along the lines of 1. i t r 4 A'Jfm 4-. "&1';'v-a. J- 'i Dr. William H. Booth. LEBANON, Or., June 23. (Spe cial.) Dr. William H. Booth, who died June 18, was born In Iowa, January 13, 1853. On the death of his wife, Dr. Booth re moved to Oregon and began the practice of medicine in Lebanon, 24 years ago. He married a sec ond time. Miss Melvina Miller. He is survived by a widow, a son, William Booth, of Lebanon; one daughter, Mrs. Murray Shanks, of Condon, Or:; a brother, Dr. J. C. Booth, and two sisters, Mrs. H. Kearn and Mrs. Eliza Westfall, all of Lebanon. Oregon Hospital, were the features of the afternoon session. PARK DEGREE AFFIRMED ERECTION OP GARAGE UNLAWFUL, RULES SUPREME COURT. Decision Made In Portland Case In Which an Injunction Obtained Pre vented Construction of Building. SALEM. Or.. June 23. (Special.) The decision by the Circuit Court of Multnomah County, that It would be unlawful for the Park Board to have a building erected on a public park, the want Una r.f which borders on the east line of Edison street. Portland, was af firmed by the Supreme Court , today. Justice Moore wrote the opinion. The case was that of Paul Wessinger et al. against H. T. Mische et al. The defendant, as superintendent of paries, desired to erect a garage in the park for use of members of the Board and employes. The piaintiris ODtainea an injunction against the erection of the building. Justice Moore says in part: "There may be lawfully erected In a public park, devoted to recreation and amusement, buildings such as power-houses and like, from which the public, as a matter of precaution for their safety, must necessarily be ex cluded; but these structures are only designed as means to an end, whereby rest is Induced and happiness promoted by the enjoyment of the remainder of the premises." Dr. Clarence True Wilson Home. Dr. Clarence True Wilson returned to Portland on Saturday. He was com pelled to cancel air engagements for a time and remain at home for a rest. He was taken sick while working in the Intense heat in Oklahoma 10 days ago. Try Santlseotlc Lotion after ehavlng.Adv Defense Contends Headsfche Tablets Cause Man Tried for Murder Threatened Those Hearing Dy ing Story, Say 3 Witnesses. EUGENE, Or., June 23. (Special.) The state swept away today one of the chief points of the defense In the trial of Andrew Bossen, charged with the murder of his wife, when It established that headache tablets containing acet analid taken by Mrs. Bossen could not have produced her oeatn. The testimony for the state was closed late this afternoon with two sensational disclosures. One was that Bossen tried to silence by threats those who heard his wife's dying declaration, which was repeated by three witnesses. Dollle Levins, for whom Bossen Is accused of murdering his wife, repulsed vigorously efforts of the defense to shake her stand. In a dramatic manner, Mrs. Holland, aged 71, recited theevents surrounding the death. The other disclosure was by three Dhysicians. who said that death was caused apparently by only one thing bichloride of mercury taken througn tne stomach. This testimony came as a dramatic climax to the state's case. Defense Opens Its Case. The defense has contended that an overdose of headache tablets caused the woman's death. contended that mercury from external applications migni nave prouutou symptoms similar to those on which the state bases Its case. -Ci.nm nnw nn it In evident that the case will be largely a, battle between medical authorities on possible causes of death. An insurance agent testified that he had given Bossen to understand that the insurance money would be In ef- v, timA thA onnllrfltlnn was made. The insurance was referred to many times. v Insurance Plans Told. 1 ..1 1 ! T Bain tliat RnA8An Sftid to her: "You want to be .careful what you say. We want the insurance for little Stanley. It will be good for him . . . V. I, n-t-n-nra lin Dnn't R&V thflt WI1C11 I C e.w. , she said the whisky was bitter. That will hang me. sne toon too, mum medicine. Don't say that she g stiff. Say that, she had a stiff faint." Mrs. Levins said that she had heard Bossen threaten Dollie Levins in case she should tell of the dying statement. FOURTH PLANS ARE MADE Prizes to Be Given Parade Winners at Oentralia Celebration. CENTRALIA, Wash., June 23. (Spe cial.) Practically all arrangements for xi . . V. .nl ahrutlfin C.0.VA bP.An completed by the committees. ' The "goddess" election, now under way, will close on the night of July 1. Thn finanpA committee renorted nearly 12000 pledged. Three bands ,11 ' miinlit r'aath TlWAR Will luillioil n i u ...uo.w ...... f,. will be awarded for the best decorated autos in tne paraae. CENTRALIA SEEKS MEETING AVonten of Grand' Army of Republic to Be Invited to City. CENTRALIA. Wash., June 23. (Spe cial.) The charter for the General Lew Wallace Post of the Women of tne Grand Army of the Republic, organ ized last week, closed yesterday with 49 members. Delegates, accompanied by Secretary H. M. Robinson, of the Commercial Club, left for the state convention in. Belllncham last night. He will extend an Invitation from the club to hold the meeting here next year. ANNETTE KELLERMANN BELIEVES MOVIES ARE UNI VERSAL LANGUAGE. Hm?-f - flH? cm ft!' Ma Wtma9clmmJGZ?52' SCENE FROM "NEPTUNE'S DAUGHTER" AT THE HEILIG. Annette Kellermann, who sprang into prominence as an exponent of aquatic feats, has recently returned from Bermuda, where she passed three months In a moving picture production of "Neptune's Daughter." a seven-reel feature which is being exhibited at the Heilig Theater every afternoon and night this week. "It is marvelous," says Miss Kellermann. "what a wonderful thing is the art of pantomime, which is 90 per cent of the moving pictures. "Moving pictures speak a universal language and offer a means of communication to all the world in a common tongue; the same thoughts, the same, ideas, and the same story." 66 The Way "Bartholomew's" Will Look September First 120 Feet of Show Windows A New Bartholomew's on Sept. 1! Store Will Virtually Be "Made Over" Entire Wall on Tenth Street Torn Out Workmen Take Possession in a Few Days Rapid-Fire Disposal Of Every Woman's High-Class Garment, Begins at 9 o' Clock Wednesday Morning! Improvements have been planned and approved, that will entail the investment of thousands of dollars, and make "Bartholomew's" the most beautiftd and complete Women's High-Class Garment Shop in the Northwest. We will practically be out of .business while these alterations are in progress! It is therefore imperative that every Garment in stock be sold immediately. The entire remaining stock of Suits, Coats, Dresses and Waists go into this Rapid-Fire Disposal Sale, begin ning at 9 Wednesday morning, at immense sacrifice! EVERY WOMAN KNOWS OUR REDUCTIONS ARE ABSOLUTELY GENUINE AND JUST AS ADVERTISED. Come early secure the first choice! "Bartholomew" Suits $-25 to $58 Price All "Bartholomew" Coats All Silk Dresses V2 Price and Less V2 Price Special Lot Special Lot 25 30 Cloth Linen Suits, Suits, Regularly Up to $25, Up to $25, Rapid-Fire Rapid-Fire Disposal, Disposal $8.00 $7.00 Lingerie Waists Lovely Summer Blouses, in every new Summer style and material. All Waists All Waists up to $3.75, up to $8.50, $1.95 $4.95 All Waists up to $8.50, All Waists up to $12.50, $3.95 $7.85 Choice of Any . Skirt in Stock, Up to $14, Rapid-Fire Disposal, $8.00 All Wash Dresses Sacrificed! One Lot New Frocks, Regularly Up to $7.50, $3.95 Washington Street At Tenth artftolometo'g The Bartholomew Company Portland's Exclusive Garment Shop for Women 1 . WILIS FACES DEATH SUPREME COURT AFFIRMS COXVIO XIO.V OF MURDERER. Only Governor Cm Save Mm Wfco Slew Lou I. Winter From Paylnn Fenaltr on Gallown. RALEM. Or.. June- 23. (Special.) The Supreme Court today. Justice Bur nett writing the opinion, affirmed the verdict of first-degree homicide in the case of Lloyd H. Wllkins, slayer of Lou L. Winters, and unless tne iiovernor interferes the penalty lor tne crime will be death. The crime was com mitted in Multnomah County in Octo ber, last year. Justice Burnett said the most im- . niiaoA4 ..rnr utnifned br the pUfL&UL w. w - defense was tfie admission of letters and papers taKen irom m ueiBuunm at the time of his arrest, one letter k.n hssn written by himself and two by his wife. The court said: "It will be observed mat tne statutes are directed against examination of . . . . - am vHtniit and nnt eimer bpwudw " - against communications between them. knowledge ot wnicn is aerivea iron m , . Atithnrltles all aepeuucnv ' J- agree that If oral communications be tween husband and wife are overheard by third parties they may be given in evidence from the mouth of a witness to whom they were thus Imparted. It is not perceived that any difference in principle can exist because a communi cation is in writing and has fallen into possession of strangers, by whom it Is disclosed." SESSION HELD AT QUINABY Hayesville Sunday School District Elects Officers. QUINABY, Or, June 23. (Special.) The Hayesville Sunday school district met In convention at the Quinaby tabernacle Sunday lor an all-day ses sion. About 600 persons were present. Harry White was elected president, A. Neptune, vice-president; Mrs. J. W. Fruit, secretary, and Miss Mabel Wil liams, secretary of missions and Chris, tlan stewardship. The pioneer church near Gervais was selected as the place of the next meeting. The banner for the largest attend ance was won by Clear Lake, which had 71 present against 61 from Hayes ville, but Clear Lake gave the trophy to Hayesville. Orchard Blight Under Control. GRAND VIEW. Wash, June 2J, (Spe cial.) Efficient work by the orchard- Uts of this district, with the co-opera- tlon of business men, has brought the blight under control. Active work la being continued to hold It In check. Charity Expenses $7S. CENTRALIA. Wash, June 2S. (Spe cial.) Lewis County spent $673.18 on charity during the month of May, ac cording to a statement issued by Coun ty Auditor D. W. Monfort. Thirty-eight persons were assisted financially, and 11 others received mothers- pensions. Warehouse at Grandvlew Burn. GRANDVIEW, Wash, June 23. (Spe cial.) The warehouse of the Farmers K7"WARNITJG Homesteads In Western Canada 160 Aeraa of Eieellent Arrleultural Land Pre en Payment af $10 Entrance Pes Th. Canvttui tuwriawnt hmm an antborttee art Jaa. PI. Orife. Iorat.4 cor. la and Port M4, Spokaoe, Waab, for th. awon af sUnns I afotaia tioo. (th ragardmc th. dbtricu fa ta. Prortnraa M Manitoba. Saskatchewan. Albacta and Htlttoh Columbia, and localltiM wbtra InajMtna. an ta k. had. Thara I. no naraMltr to par anything- snore than SIO antranoa tea warn roa apprtf at th. humI asoacr of tba tuinulii.rK la WaaUra Canada to sake our. Waralnr 1a bareby alrra tbat aona other Oiaa Mr. Oram ar tboaa aothanaad by hha to aarailttad grass Information la anaolutclr fraa. Bawara af tnoaa who aitb: monay for thi. fofonaaMoa. W. e. eCOTT. aaaartataadaat af Imathrrattan Par ta. Baaniataa af C.aads Ottawa, iaaal Feed A Fuel Company was daatrojred by flra early Sunday morning, and for a time It wee frarad that othar ware houses In the vicinity would be loat also. The loss la eallmatad at about 12601), nearly envared by Insurance. Mn. George Wratlnahonae Ieed. LKNOX. Mass., June II Mrs. Oaorsa Wcstlnghouse. wlilow of the alaclrlcal Inventor, died toflsy. She suff.raj a paralytic shock at her home, Krsklne Tark. It Friday.