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3 STRIKERS ADVISED AMERICA'S "MOST BEAUTIFUL" GIRL AND NEWPORT'S FAMOUS BELLE ARE ENGAGED TO WED. TO LEARN WAR ART Pennsylvania Labor Leader Admits on Stand He Has Counseled Shooting. 4W hutik Vfe,- TIIE MORNING- OREGOXIAX. FEIDAT, 3IAT 7. 1913. f Ar STATE POLICE BLAMED BiUcr Attack Made on Force Wit iiepa Terms 'American Cossacks. A I toon a Mayor Says Railway V Did "ot Want Teace. WASHINGTON, May 6. Charges that th Pennsylvania state constabulary Is used to break strikes and to create reinns of terror in times of Industrial disputes were made to the United States Commission on Industrial Relations to day by James H. Maurer. president of the Pennsylvania State Federation of I-abor and member of the State Legis lature. "I have ursed on a previous occasion that trade union men learn how to shoot nd to protect themselves." he told the Commision, "and next week, at the convention of the State Federation of Ijabor, I am again g-oing to advocate that union men learn the military arts In order to protect themselves asrainst these agents of the commonwealth, who are used asralnst them. We are tired of having: our defenseless people shot down and beaten by these officers of the state and If it is groingr to continue it Is necessary that labor men be pre pared to protect themselves." "American Cossacks" Attacked. Maurer submitted to the Commission a pamphlet he had prepared on the Pennsylvania state police, which he en titled "The American Cossack." The police were recruited, he declared, from "United Statea soldiers and degenerate sons of the - middle class, who were never worth anything at home." The witness said that in the West moreland coal strike In Penesylvania the state police precipitated trouble be tween pickets and strikebreakers and arrested only strikers. "In no instance." he said, "were strikebreakers arrested, an8 several ap peals from us to these police to protect strikers, or men who wished a guard w hen they desired to go home were un answered. The state. police protect the employers and never the striker. They re strictly partial In their conduct." IncHlnir of Violence CharsedL Official charees, Maurer said, were submitted to Governor Tener, of Penn sylvania. At the Hazleton trolley strike, he declared, the state police were sent in without uniforms to rail at strikebreakers .a order to encourage violence. "At the recent Bethlehem Steel strike," Maurer said, "there was abso lutely no need for the constabulary. There had been absolutely no trouble until the state police reached Beth lehem. Then, within an hour after their arrival there was bloodshed." Further Inquiry Into the constabu lary will be made by the commission later. Inquiry into Pennsylvania Railroad labor conditions continued today, among the ' witnesses being Samuel Iloyer. ex-Mayor of .Altoona, Pa., who told of the strike In the Pennsylvania shops there In 1911. The striking shop men were peaceful. Hoyer said, but G. W. Creighton. general superintendent of the Pennsylvania Railroad at Al toona, constantly urged him to arrest strikers and labor organisers when he had no right to do so and refused to do so. Official Resists Settlement. "Crelghton dldn"t seem to want to settle the strike." Iloyer said. "I told him he could stop the trouble If he would let the men go back to work, but he said he wouldn't take them back because the time limit for them to go baclc by order had expired." Iloyer said he finally told Superin tendent Creighton that if he did not take the men back he would lead the strike himself. This, he said, led to an order to take the men back and all but a few returned. Regarding the charge made by the Order of Railroad Telegraphers that the Pennsylvania Railroad dominated the City of Altoona, Mr. Iloyer said he did not believe such a general charge could be supported. Karly In the day W. It. Pierce, of the Brotherhood of Federated Labor Employes, charged that WV' G. Lee, president of the Brotherhood of Rail road Trainmen, was a "traitor to his fellows" In the Altoona strike. In that he deserted the shopmen after promis ing them support. Lee will be asked to reply to the charges. TEACHERS TO BE GUESTS Oregon College Heady to Kntertaln Visitors l-"1rom Portland. OREGON' AGRICULTURAL COL LEGE, Corvallis. May 6. (Special.) Preparations for the visit of the teach ers of the Portland Schools to the Ore gon Agricultural College next Satur day are complete. President W. J. Kerr of the College has arranged so that all classes and laboratory sections will be held Saturday, Monday's work being shifted to that time. About 300 teachers connected with the High and Grammar Schools of Port land will make the trip by special train. On their arrival at the college they will be divided Into small groups, each of which will be put under the guidance of advanced college students, and a systematic Inspection of the col lege campus and buildings will be made. Reservoirs Asked for Umatilla. SALEM. Or., May 5. (Special.) State Engineer Lewis announced yes , terday that the Western Land & Irri gation Company, of Hermiston. had filed application for permission to con struct two reservoirs for the storage of 14.350 acre feet of water from the Umatilla River. The dam 'for one of the reservoirs will be 118 feet high and 2200 long, while that for the other will be 110 feet high and 1200 long. The cost of both is estimated at $370,000. Mr. Lewis said the water would bo used as a supplemental supply for the reclamation of u.oiti acres of lana alone: the Umatilla River. It Is pro posed to construct an inverted siphon. metal flume and open ditch, part of which will be lined with concrete, to convey the water to them. Stale "Wards Taujflit Asriculture. CENTR ALIA, Wash., May 6. Sne clal. ) The Inmates of the state school for girls at Grand Mound are making an exceptional record along agrlcul tural lines under the direction of liar riet Wright, the school's woman farmer. Two thousand strawberry plants have been set out and three more patches of similar size are to be planted. In addition raspberry bushes have been set out and many acres of potatoes planted. The erection of a new build ing at the school will begin next week $60,000 having been appropriated by the last Legislature for the new structure ani additional equipment. 5 i i i jf ' , , ,ai": ,v:--- i v t! 4v 'I ft ' . . ttf MISS TAILUIl (LEFT) MISS ANDREWS (RIGHT). NOTED GIRLS TO WED Engagements of Misses Tailer and Andrews Announced. END PUT TO MANY RUMORS One Pronounced by Russian Grand Duke Most Beautiful Woman in World nd Other Is Rival of Miss Sears in Sport Realm. NEW YORK, May 6. (Special.) Tn the ranks of New York's "younger set" of the social elite, there probably are no more popular debutantes than the Misses Marie Tailer and Margaret Andrews. Miss Tailer. who is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Lee Tailer, of New York, and Richfield Springs, N. Y.,'has been 'called by the Grand Duke Mlchaelowitch, the Czar's cousin, the most beautiful girl In the world. Though she has been reported engaged many times, it is only recently that her parents announced her engagement to S. Bryce Wing, son of Mr. and Mrs. I . Stuart Wing, of New York. Miss Margaret Andrews, who Is a close ani formidable rival In. sports of Miss Eleanor .Sears. Is one of society s most enthusiastic followers of rowing, swimming, yachting and motoring. On her "coming-out Pame Rumor had it that she was engaged to Vincent Astor. Since then she has been re ported engaged a number of times, but the official announcement of her en gagement to young Morgan Belmont, son of August Belmont was made by her parents a short time ago. At many recent prominent weddings Miss Andrews has been in great de mand as bridesmaid and mald-of-honor. plan is to. construct a straight board fence with a wooden cleat at the tcp of the cricket side. To this is nailed a narrow tin strip to form an Inverted I" over which the crickets cannot climb. 500 MEN ARE ON ROAD WASHLXGTOX EXPECTS TO HAVE 1000 MEX AT WORK BY JL.XE. Opening: Sunset Highway, IMS Are Em ployedConvicts Being Selected for Honor Camp. OLYMPIA. Wash., May 6. tSpecial.) Some 600 men are now engaged In state highway work In Washington. This number will be increased to 800 during the month and during June promises to pass the 1000 mark. Opening the Sunset Highway some 185 men now are employed, while 113 are similarly employed in "clean-up" work on the National Tark Highway. David Govan has been selected as su perintendent to undertake the con struction of the Shelton-Qutlcene sec tion of 'the Olympic Highway, for which $96,250 was appropriated, and al ready has 135 men at work. S. Murchl son, selected as superintendent for the waterfront road section of the Pa cific Highway, Is pitching camp and probably will have 100 men at work by the end of the month. Highway Commissioner Tloy passed today at Walla Walla selecting con victs for the honor camp to be es tablished In Coberly canyon. Douglas County, on a section of the Sunsec Highway. Frobahly 60 or 60 convicts will be employed and sufficient free labor to bring the camp to 100. Three small contracts for surfacing sections of the Pacific Highway, were awarded Monday and work on these will be started this month. EX-GOVERNOR GIVES "TIP" Mr. McConnell, of Idaho, Tells Mr. Lister Row to Fight Crickets. OLYMPIA, Wash., May 6. (Special.) A conversation between the ex-Gov ernor of Idaho and the Governor of Washington, on the Lewlston-Astoria open-river trip. Is considered by East ern Washington farmers of more im portance than the historical discourse between the Governors of North and South Carolina. Ex-Governor McConnell, of Idaho, told Governor Lister, of Washington, how to stop the cricket plague. The KLAMATH FALLS ELECTS New Counc-il Chosen and Expense Items Are Defeated. KLAMATH FALLS. Or., May 6. (Special.) Much enthusiasm was mani fest Tuesday by the voters of Klamath Kails when an entire new City Council with the exception of one member was elected, and two amendments to the city charter providing for additional ex pense were defeated by heavy majori ties. The new City Council wlll.con Eist of It. J. Sheets, O. D. Matthews, the holdover, I. R. Struble, A. D. Miller, and M. TL Doty. One of the proposed charter amend ments provided for the making of a contract by the city with the Gov ernment taking over the old Ankeny Canal, and assuming the obligation of furnishing waterright holders In the ditch with 40 miners' Inches of water. This measure was defeated four to onj. The other proposal was to In crease the salary of the city engineer by allowing him a pe diem of & while engaged on any street Job. This also was defeated. RENO GIRL TO EE BRIDE Vancouver License Obtained to Be Married to Oregon City Man. VANCOUVER. Wash.. May 6. (Spe cial.) From many parts of the United States people have come to Vancouver to be married during the past several years, but today the first young woman came from the great divorce city, Reno, Nev. She gave. her name as Miss Jes sie L. Cox and she procured a license to be married to Max Hofer, of Ore gon City, Or. Miss Minnie reoppcl, 16 years old, daughter of Julius Peoppel, and Frank Ritcher, of Portland, procured a li cense. Mr. Peopple was present to give his consent. . Others procuring licenses to marry today were Orville E. McAdams and Florence Brown, of Portland; Percy B. Jarvis and Anna B. Coughtry. of Yamhill; Theodore Berg and Nellie R. Jones, of Beaver ton, Or.; W. E. Flack and Mrs. Cressie Jones, of Hood River: C. F. Swecker. of Manning, Or., and Mrs. Lizzie Kreihe, of Walla Walla. Partnership Quarrel Fatal. VANCOUVER, B. C, May 6. J. Rob enbauin today shot and killed George Brown, His partner In a small packing house, apd then shot and probably mor tally wounded Brown's son, and finally shot himself so severely that it is fear ed he will die. The three men had qiiarreled over partnership troubles. DO YOU FEEL DEPRESSED? The form of Influenza commonly called "the grip" Is no respector of persons. Rich and poor alike suffer from it. The duration of the acute stage of the grip Is short, a few days at most. Without complications it Is never fatal. What makes the grip so dreaded is the miserable condition In which It leaves its victims after the cold and fever have run their course. Some medical writers refer to this "after-effect" of the grip as a form of neurasthenia. Depression of spirits, headache, thin blood, deranged digestion, over-sensitive nerves these are the usual after effects of the grip, and they will con tinue even for months and years until the blood is built up and made rich and red. After an attack of the grip all the vital powers of the body are at a low ebb. Building up the blood with Dr. Williams' Pink Pills Is the surest way to restore the weakened body. They have a special actioi on the nerves and every sufferer from the lingering effects of the grip should give them a trial. Your own druggist sells them. Write today to the Dr. Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady, N. Y., for the free book, "Building Up the Blood." It you have stomach trouble ask for a diet book also. . 15.0OO Pairs of Children's Shoes In . Stock. Children's ST.c Shoea ana Punpi..49c Children's l 3 Shoes, . Pumps. ... 79( Children's 1.5C and 91.73 Shoes and Pumps 98 Black, tans, white and patents. WRIGHT'S, Corner Fourth and Alder. Untrimmed Hats Of Hemp, Milan Hemp, Lizarre and Split Braids Our Regular $1.50 to $2.00 Models Sale 95 c This is a very clever lot of good, practical hat shapes, reflecting all that is newest in hat styles, in black and all the best colors. Hats in large, medium and small shapes. Hats that require but a trifling bit of trimming to complete them. The illustration shows three of these new shapes. Extraordinary Sale Trimmed Hats Friday $1.95 They are really worth much more than $1.95 many stores would ask as high as $2.50 and $3.00 but it is their beauty, smartness and newness that will please you the most. For hats of this character this an extraordinarily low price. The assortment embraces small, medium and large shapes with trim mings of flowers, ribbons, wings and quills. A hat for every woman and a hat for every occasion, in black and colors. The three models illustrated were sketched from the hats on sale. W. B., C. B. and a la Spirite Corsets Our Regular $2.00 to $3.00 Models Economy Sale $1.19 W.- B. and C. B. a la Spirite Corsets in the latest styles, made on special lines to conform to the pres ent fashions. Models that are suit ed to the slender, to the medium and to the large figures, in all sizes from 1 9 to 30. Some models have clastic gores in the bottom to give ease and comfort in sitting. These corsets are made of excellent qual ities of batiste and coutil, all with good quality hose supporters at tached, and will be found to be the equal of corsets that sell at $2.00 to $3.00 regularly. Economy Apron Sales 75 c Allover Aprons for 50c Aprons made to slip over the head, fasten from neck to under the arms; made with round neck. kimono sleeves, belt that fastens all around the waist. Made of heavy grade of percale in light and dark colorings. All have pockets. 50c Coverall Aprons 39c Made in regulation style, with round neck, kimono sleeves, belt across the back and large pocket. Made of percale in light and dark colors, in stripes, checks, ring dots and polka dots. Fin ished with white bias pipings as illustrated. 35c White Aprons for 19c Made in band style, of fine lawn, in full style. with or without pockets; also aprons with straps or bibs. 45c Coverall Aprons 29c Made of navy blue and white check gingham with short cap sleeves, round neck, belted across the back, and finished with white bias pipings. Colonial Rag Rugs Firmly made rugs in pretty hit-and-miss patterns, in all de sirable colors with pretty fancy borders. In sizes 18x36 inches to 36x 72 inches. ' SOe Rag Rugs for 37c SI. 00 Rag Ruga for 79c $1.50 Rag Rugs for 98c $2.00 Rag Rugs for . .$1.39 Boys' Oliver Suits Boys' Russian Suits Sale 50c Sixes 3 to 8 Years Splendid little play suits of white, fancy navy, tan, pink and cadet stripe blouses and plain-colored pants to match, or all tan and blue suits, made with turn-down collars and finished with cord and tassel at neck and large pearl buttons. Rus sian suits in blue and tan stripe with , sailor collars. A Great Triple Waist Sale $3.00 Crepe de Chine Waists $2.22 Waists of a splendid quality crepe de chine, in white and. flesh, embroidered effects, trimmings of hemstitching, lace tucked fronts, buttons and loops, roll and flat col lars, long sleeves. $2.00 Organdy and Voile Waists $1.23 $1.25 and $1.50 Voile and Organdy Waists 98c Embroidered organdie, embroidered voile, trimmed with laces, hemstitching, tucks, some with vest effects, others tailored, with new shaped collars. Button trimming. Plain and fancy collars, some plain material with embroidered fronts. Greatest variety of new styles. Long or short sleeves. Per fect fitting, full cut. best workmanship, excellent materials. AMost Important Sale Boys' Blouses 25c Blouses of black sateen plain blue and striped chambray striped percales white madras, tan soisette and striped ging hams, in blue, black and lav ender. Made in the tapeless style, with yoke back. turn-down pointed collars, open cuffs. In sizes 6 to 1 4 years. A Wonderful Petticoat With Fitted Top of Black Sateen That Sells Regularly at 75c Sale 59c The finest cotton petticoat that it has ever been your good fortune to secure at such a price, made with the fitted top of a good quality black sateen with wide flounce. ' All lengths. Curtains for Home Furnishers 75c to $1.00 Nottingham Lace Curtains 39c Each 500 curtains purchased especially for this Economy Week-End Sale. Curtains such as these are most unusual at the price, as they are very attractive and good looking, being suitable for living-rooms as well as bedrooms. Full 2z yards in length and 40 to 50 inches wide. Made with plain or figured centers, in white and deep cream. From four to six samples of a kind. Basement 59c Oval Picture - Frames 39c These frames are finished in antique come in many sizes, each frame being fitted with glass and back complete, making it possible to frame one's own picture at home. In oval shapes. gold and Kidlyne Dolls Jointed Dolls Regular 35c to 50c Each Economy 25c 12 and 14 inches high, curly hair with side and cen ter parts. Full-jointed arms and legs. Basement Economy Sale of Women's Summer Knit Underwear Union Suits for 39c Three Suits for $1.00 Fine ribbed cotton union suits, made with low neck,, sleeveless and lace-trimmed knee style. Splendid fitting suits and nicely finished. Ribbed Vests 17c Three for 50c Women's cotton-ribbed vests, made with trimmed tops in a varie ty of patterns and trimmed with mercerized tapes. 35c Union Suits 29c Fine Summer weight union suits, made low neck, sleeveless and all with tight knee. Neatly trimmed at yoke and every garment form-fitting. Continuing the Sale of Children's Hose The Greatest Event of Its Kind Offering "Wunderhose," a Real Boy's Stocking "Maid of Athens," a Real Girls Stocking 17c Pair or 3 Pairs for 50c . Hosiery That Sella Regularly at 25c Now is the time and the opportunity for the purchasing of a season's supply in stockings for the children. Stockings of a fine grade of ribbed cotton, made to withstand the hard usage to which children's stockings are subject. Elastic and durable, full length, full size and every pair made with double heel and toe. All sizes included. Black Lisle Stockings for Women 25c Quality for 17c Pair and Three Pairs for 50c Black lisle stockings with heay four-ply splice heel and toe, wide garter tops and seamless foot. - Also women's stockings, fine-gauge white cotton, full bleach and seamless, reinforced heel and toe and wide garter tops. All sizes from 8J2 t '0. 1 75c Serving Trays 39c These trays are in a very fine mahoganay finish, having mounted brass handles, and the centers of cretonne in as sorted designs and colorings. Size 9x 1 5 inches. Basement Wizard Mops and Polishes at Specially Reduced Prices No Mail or Telephone Orders for Economy Sales c"MerchanJ of J Merit Only" FOR FRIDAY ONLY Wizard Mops absorb all dust, clean and polish all kinds of floors and woodwork. $1.50 Mops, special. . . .89c $1.00 Mops, special. . . .58c 75c Mops, special 39c $1.00 Wizard Polish at. .84c 50c Wizard Polish at. . . .39c 25c Wizard Polish at . . . .18c Darmt