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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 31, 1905)
11 the suspjly ouxgojolx, Tpmstjrp, PxoiXBjgt si, ltoe. TRAVELING MEN GIVE BANQUET Knights of the Grip Enjoy an Evening of the Best Good-Fellowship. HOLD ANNUAL MEETING Officers Arc Elected for the Division of Traveling: 3Icns Protective Association, "Which Includes Oregon and 'Washington. . Traveling1 men are universally known hs Jolly, pood fellows and princes of en tertainers and last night they lived up to their time-honored and merited repu tation when the Oregon and Washington division of tho Traveling Men's Protec tive Association held Its sixth annual banquet at the Hotel Portland. Without a doubt it was one of the most brilliant and eminently successful social func tions which have ever been given In the City of Portland, and all those who at tended expressed themselves as never having attended a more thoroughly en joyable or delightful affair. Good Fellowship Reigns. Everything went In perfect harmony even down to the minutest detail as though the whole affair had been re hearsed time and lime again by the par ticipants and nothing was overlooked isammmmmmmmmmmm. ""msBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBUt K BmuiJmmmmmf mamHy'ammmuiP 'mmmmr BaV-'a lummmr A. A. Cook. Trmldent Travelem' Pro tective Association for Oregon aBd Washington. that would possibly have added to the enjoyment of the evening. Of course goodfellowshlp reigned supreme, as It always does when traveling men are to gether and from the very beginning to the very end laughter, applause and. pro posals of toasts continued almost with out ceasing. In fact there was so much merriment that those who attended after wards wondered how they had found time to partake of the elaborate menu which was served to them. Including the guests of the evening, among whom were many of the most prominent business and professional men of Portland and Oregon, about 70 sat down to the tables at 8 o'clock last night. The banquet was served In the grillroom, which bore hardly the slightest resemblance to anything but a Japanese tea garden. Banquet Room Decorated. The large room was one mass of evergreens. Oregon grape, smilax and flowers of all descriptions, through which twinkled innumerable electric lights. From the ceilings wore sus pended hundreds of dainty Japanese i lanterns. Many other Japanese decora tions were in striking evidence and it seemed as though the whole room had been lifted bodily from Japan and transplanted within the four walls of the Hotel Portland. To make the effect all the more realistic pretty and daintily-attired geisha girls distributed the cigars to the guests. The transfor mation of the grillroom into a Japan ese led garden was accomplished by H. C Bowers, .manager of the Hotel Portland, under whose direct supervi sion the decorations were arranged. Near the main entrance of the room there was a platform in chairs upon which were seated the honored guests of the evening. In front of them ex tended tho tables -which ran across tho rooms and then divided at each end into long wings which extended parallel to the walls clear to the far end of the hall. Along the wings -were seated the other, seats being arranged on cither side of tho extensions. Thu tables were massed with lavish dis play of floral 'decorations and upon which wecr also massed huge masses of roses. Growing palms and plant were on every side of the guests. Toastmastcr Announces Programme. After the menu had been served. Toast master Ransome called those present to order and announced that a programme of speakers had been prepared. Tom Rich ardson, manager of the Portland Commer cial Club, was the nrst speaker to be In troduced, and others followed In quick succession. If the committee which had charge of the banquet last night wanted speakers who would praise the traveling menxthey could not have done better than select those who spoke. AH those who spoke at any length eulogized the "men who sold the goods and made tho wheels of commerce spin." If the speakers were to be believed, the traveling men have done everything great excepting the creation of the universe, and the only thing that prevented them from sharing in that Is the fact that it all hap penhed when "drummers" were an un known quantity. Tom Richardson a Drummer. It developed that Tom Richardson had once upon a time carried the heavy grips and got up out of oed at 3 o'clock fn the morning as a traveling salesman. He re lated a few of his experiences as a drum mer, and then told how the traveling men had made the country what It Is today. He spread it on so thick that even some of the salesmen cautioned him to go stew, but he continued unheeded, and from all appearances every statement he made carried with It the utmost sincerity. Rev. F. Burgette Short spoke on "Re ligion and the Commercial Traveler." which made a decided impreeetea upe-n those present. Part ef his speech was in a lighter vein, and in the course ef Ms remarks he said that he was perhaps as near being fH as he had ever been in his Hfe. Pre4ftt W. T. Wheelwright, ef the Chamber ef Commerce. gallantly came te reeewe f the Xev. Dr. Snert and sM that Iris worthy ynmwir in the -speeenrmakm? unn had am ntiry ef ferent jneaahig fmr the weed "fa than the average drummer. He aJK he mt "fair of feed, and Mr. Wheelwright testified that Rev. Dr. Sheet had been a total abstainer. In the words of the press agent, "this brought down the house." and it was many mJnates be fore the laughter mibaldod. Mr. Wheel wright also sfeke In a light vein, and hfas address greatly pleased all. Of course, he pJddesefis ef flowery cem pllmeata to the "drummers." Governor Chamberlain Spcaks- Oovernor Geerge E. Chamberlain speke on "Oregon," which he handled to the satisfaction of all. He confined his re marks largely to the great part the trav eling men were taking In the develop ment and unbuilding of Oresroa- He told how "hard and faithfully the traveling men of all the Northwest States had worked in exploiting the Lewis and Clark Exposition. Dr. Stephen S. Wise delivered the last address, and he took as his subject "Drummers." As his subject would In dicate the traveling men came" in for many large bouquets which were thrown at them from every direction. Dr. Wise also took occasion to express himself on the Importance of all persons working for a higher standard of commercial In tegrity and honor. He said the travel ing men could, and he said he believed they would, aid in the accomplishment of this goal. The question ef commer cial integrity was one of the roost vital things before the American people today he declared. Talks on Chinese Boycott, He said he learned with enjoyment of the Institution of the Chinese boycott, which he said was due to the absence of commercial honor on the part ef the Americans. He said it was teaching the Americans to deal squarely and fairly with the Chinese and not to treat the Chinese students and mercahnts who came to this country as felons or con victs. He stated emphatically that he was not in favor of open immigration. All of the speakers were heartily ap plauded and many times were interrupted by outbursts of enthusiasm or laughter over some of their remarks. m Without' an exception all of the addresses were excel lent and were Just suited to the occasion. As the banquet was closing a toast was drunk to the health of Mr. Bowers for the splendid manner in which he had en tertained the banqueters last night; A resolution expressing tha appreciation of the association of the service rendered by the retiring president, Mr. Random e. and the board of director?, was assed by a unanimous vote. Hold Annual Election. The annual election of the Oregon and Washington division of the T. P. A. was held at the Hotel Portland yesterday aft ernoon and the following officers were elected: A. A. Cook, president: W. E. Frazler, Emanuel Meyer, L. Allehof. F. J. Thorsen and S. C Armstrong, vipc-prcMdents; C. S. Unna, F. P. King. CvTV. Ransome, J. W. Curran. A. X. Smith. F. Bartholoma. directors, and 3d. L. TIchner. secretary and treasurer. At the annual meeting of the Benevolent League of the Oregon and Washington Travelers the officers elected were: Charles Rosenfcld, president; James A. Cook. Ben Sulsheinlcr. vice presidents; Alexander King, secretary and treasurer, and J. W. Curran. G. F. Roberts and Ju lius S. Mayer, trustees. MASONS HAVE BANQUET Thirty-Third Degree Members Gather at Hotel Portland. The annual banquet of the C3d degree Masons in . the State of Oregon was held at the Hotel Portland Friday night, which was attended by about 15 guests. It was the birthday anniversary of General Al bert Pike The banquet was held in the parlors of the Hotel Portland, which had been very prettily and tastily decorated for the oc casion. The mirror table was used, around which were seated those present. About the places of the guests were en twined bowers of evergreens and Oregon grape. Intermingled with cut roses and flowers of all descriptions. From the celling were suspended masses of smi lax In which were arranged many minia ture varl-colorcd electric lights, and In all the effect was very beautiful. No speeches were made at the banquet. The following Is the list of those who were present: Irving W. Pratt, active inspector-genoral; John McCrackcn, eme ritus inspector-general; H. L. Plttock, Philip S. Malcolm, Louis G. Clarke. John M. Hodson. James W. Cook. Benjamin G. Whltehouse. Jacob Meyer, D. W. Tay lor. Joseph Simon. General T. M. Ander son. M. C George: Cyrus A. Dolph. 53d degree-elect; C W. Lowe, S3d degree elect. NO LEAVES- OF HEALING Dowlc's Paper Suspends Publication for a Short Time. CHICAGO, Dc 30. (SpcdaDonster natlon reigned In Zion City today as a re sult of the suspension of Dowie's paper, "Leaves of Healing." which has been published since the "aspostle" first began his work in Chicago. in 1S. and has at tained a world-wide circulation. - The cause is said to be lack of money with which to purchase paper. Dr. Spelcher. acting general -overseer of Zlon City, an nounced there would be no Issue of the paper this week, but he" hoped to resume soon. "Vc are in a state of transition here, under orders from Dr. Dowie." said Dr. Spelcher. "Affairs of the government of the city aro being turned oyer to the tri umvirate he arranged before leaving. The money is in the hands of this triumvirate, and we have not been able to -get enough to bu paper for the 'Leaves of Healing.' I decline to discuss the subject further, or to say whether there has been any fric tion between the management of the pa per and the triumvirate. We arc all busy in rearranging affairs under the new sys tem. I confidently expect to get the paper out on time next week. and. will make a full explanation of the cause of its tem porary suspension." WIFE SEARCHES IN VAIN Frank I. Otis, Fourth Cavalry, Leaves Friends To Trace. JUNCTION CITT. Kan.. Dec OH-Aft?r weeks of fruitless search, in which no trace of her husband nad been found, the wife of Lieutenant Frank I. Otis. Fourth Cavalry. ha8 returned to relatives here. Lieutenant Otis was undergoing treatment In New York for nervous trouble about three months ago. He partly recovered, and was ordered back to his peat .at the Presldl at San Frnndwcc and since that time neither his family nor the Army officers have heard from him. According to Army regulations, an officer .who does not report within three months becomes a deserter. Oil will have been absent three months tomorrow. Gas Wafts Two Souls. WICHITA. Kan-. Dec. (SpeclaD Harry C Biakeley. a traveling us logman, was asphyxiated by gas In a ream on East WHWam street this msratag. M. Maude Jones le I a dying cenditten. There was an open gas Jet. and the gen eral belief is tht the cmpU yianued e die together. Btakeley m enc ef the best-knew aaleemen m Kanse. He wma unmarried. January TPUESDAY morning begins ourt Annual January Clearance Sale. are receiving daily shipments of furniture that sliould have been here for the holiday trade and now must be sold at an enormous reduction. If you will glance over this advertisement and then inspect the goods themselves you cannot but be convinced that we are making very deep cuts in all lines. Goods bought now will be delivered at your convenience. Clearance Sale aemsKmmmnni OF X9 Colonial Chair This Colonial Chair. In weathered and gold en oak Jan. c en uarysale price Center Table f Center Table, oak or mahogany finish January sale do QC sale price .70 Iron Bed -All Iron Beds reduced 33.59 Beds jiSS. Like cut. regular $ C OC January sale price U.w i Chiffonier This Chiffonier, in sol id oak. with swell top drawer and French bevel mirror: regular J1S January eio JCJ sale price... .f AOtOO Mkdon Furniture Latest Mission Furniture, arrived too late or holidays, will be sold, during our Jan uary sale at enormous reductions. Oak Desk A Weathered - Oak Desk, Mission pat tern; worth 510.00 SE!.!SL$7.75 3 ,d ' A j EE Buffet Buffet weathered and golden oak: regular $3i5G Of Clfl January sale price f VI.OU $95.00 Birdseye Maple Dresser. $50.00 Birdseye Maple Dresser. $62.50 Birdseye Maple Dresser. $67.50 Birdseye Maple Dresser. $45.00 Birdseye Maple Dresser. $75.00 Mahogany Dresser $100 Mahogany Dresser $30.00 Mahogany Dresser $85.00 Mahogany Dresser $90.00 Golden Oak Dresser.... $72.50 Golden Oak Dresser.... $75.00 Golden Oak Dresser $36.00 Golden Oak Dresser. .. . China Cabinet China Cabinets. In golden and weathered oak. as hown above; regular Sfcen.u.:..$22.oo Morris Chair Morris Chair regular 514 value Jan-Q C( uary sale price4? -,uv-' Dresser A Dresser, like cut. plain front and German bevel mirror; regu lar S1Z.M January sale price ..$9.80 Dining Chair Golden Oak Dining Chair. In cane seat January sale - q" price ,..7VC ..$68.50 ..$41.50 ..$51.00 ..$53.50 ..$36.50 ..$58.50 ..$78.50 ..$24.75 ..$66.50 ..$6o.OO ..$59.00 ..$58.50 ..$29.50 $420 Golden Oak Dresser $34.50 $30.00 Golden Oak Dresser $24.00 $27.50 Golden Oak Dresser $21.50 $22.00 Golden Oak Dresser $18.50 $50.00 Birdseye Maple Chiffonier. .$39.50 $320 Birdseye Maple Chiffonier. .$27.50 $29.50 Birdseye Maple Chiffonier. .$23.50 $70.00 Mahogany Chiffonier $56.00 $90.00 Mahogany Chiffonier $68.50 $26.50 Mahogany Chiffonier $22.00 $65.00 Golden Oak Chiffonier $47.50 $35.00 Golden Oak Chiffonier $28.50 $35.00 Golden Oak Chiffonier $27.50 $25.00 Golden Oak Chiffonier $20.50 $27.00 Golden Oak Chiffonier $21.00 $85.00 Full Brass Bed $68.50 $70.00 Pull Brass Bed $56.00 $77.50 Full Bragg Bed $62.00 $45.00 Full Brass Bed..w $36.50 $35.00 Full Brass Bed.... $29.50 $17.00 Iron Bed $11.50 $20.00 Iron Bed $13.50 $17.50 Iron Bed $12.50 $14.50 Iron Bed $ 9.75 $18.00 Iron Bed $12.50 S 9.00 Iron Bed ..? 6.25 $14.00 Iron Bed 9-75 $65.00 Weathered Oak Buffet $49.50 36.50 "Weathered Oak Buffet $28.50 $32.50 Weathered Oak Buffet 323.50 $36.00 $29.50 $27.50 $23.50 $30.00 $32.50 $26.00 $23.50 $28.00 $ 7.50 $14.00 $11.00 $ 8.00 $ 8.00 $ 7.50 Jewel Range Our regular $35 Range $97 en sold during January sale.."?' mxJKJ Golden Oak Buffet $29.50 Gslden Oak Buffet $23.50 Golden Oak Buffet $21.50 6-ft. Pedestal Ext. Table.. .$18.50 6-ft. Pedestal Ext. Tahle. . .$25.50 8-ft. Pedestal Ext. Tahle.. .$27.50 6-ft. Pedestal Ext. Tahle. . .$21.00 6-ft. Pedestal Ext. Tahle. . .$17.50 8-ft. Pedestal Ext. Tabla... $22.50 Weathered Oak Bocker....$ 4.75 Weathered Oak Bocker $ 8.75 Mahogany Finshed Bocker $ 7.75 Golden Oak Bocker $ 4.75 GoldenjOak Bocker S 4.50 Golden"Oak Rocker $ 5.25 January Sale Prices on Carpets Burlington Brussels 73 Sanf ord Extra Brussels ..89 Amber Velvets $1.19 wnton Velvets $1.30 Royal Axminsters ..$1.31 Extra Super All Wool Ingrains... 78? S-Ply AU-Wool Ingrains 98 Bristol Ingrains 62c Berkshire Ingrains 39 C Dignified Credit to All Our credit system is an attractive one, and every honest man or woman is entitled to its benefits January Sale Prices on linoleums Best Inlaid Linoleum $1.51 Second Quality Inlaid Linoleums ... $1.35 Potter's D Linoleum Sl' Potter's E Linoleum . . . .. .65c English Linoleum '. ;57 On Cloth, First Grade 41c Oil Cloth, Second Grade . 33 15 TOTAl I.V iMAI.l.KST rOK TWENTY- YEARS. Oaly Oae In 'erth aad Murder Excuse for Mere Tkam Half Oae IaaocrBt Victim. CHICAGO. TIL. Dec. 01Spcc!aL)-Tbc lynchlncs reperted for 1M6 arc but 65. the smallest number jnee 198L The fol lowing table showing the number Mnce 1955 -nlU be of ue to those studying" tfcla particular feature of criminology: ISM IJISM 131 lfS 1SS 1H7 1M 1J7 1S2!8 127 1SSS H2'1S 107 IH 17ll0 115 1S9 117 mi 133 1M1 IKlH: frS 1&93 23ilf-3 194 1K3 2001PM S7 i$t iwlms 94 1SP3 17lt Tho lynchlngg In the various states asd territories were as follows: Alabaaa 3, Arkansas 5. Florida 1. Geor gia It, Kentucky 4. lulMana i. 341bs4mp pl 17. Mlessuri 1. Nevada 1. Xorth Caro lina. 1. South Carolina 3, Teaneaeee 3, Texas U, Virginia. J. Of these lyacMsn, S3 occurred In tha South and oee In the North. Of the to tal number, 9L were negroes and 5 whJtac The crimes alleged were as follows: Murder Si, rape 3C aurderoMa xsm.uK 4. atteaapted rape 4. robfeery 2 race prej d4ee 1, kidaaptag 1. elopement 1. infant teg 1. Tw lynching were for uokitewn reu mu and ee iMOceat rleehn waa huffed. Wliwi De$ Great Damafje. CUXMXLAXD. X4-. Dec. 3t.-giiO The w4d ricm tfea trfc "here' teat n(4rt. Ima .omvcrnhmI with VMwfe&4(i fvf throughout the da. Much damage has been done in the southern section of the city. Buildings have been razed and wires blown down, crippling the telegraph and telephone service. Wires were blown across the Baltimore & Ohio tracks and trains were held up until the trouble could be remedied. Reports from the surround ing territory arc that several highways are blocked by trees being plll across the roads. In many sections the storm broke' all records for severity. MAD HORSES KILL TWO Father and Daughter Are Drowned by Rnnaway Team. APPLETON. Dec SpeciaL Tws drowned, one in a sertoas condition and a fourth saved after a hard strug gle on the part of physicians Is the re sult ef a nmaway this aftemeon. Peter Dietzen and hto S-year-e4d daughter Liz zie are the dead; LUHe. a te-yeax-old daaghter. Is Kiioely- Injured, while Mary Xaberfeldt. of this city, is now out of danger. The horse took fright at a switch engine aad ran across a bridge. At the opposite end It crashed through the railing of the bridge over the -Government canal, carrying all four occu pants of the sleigh with lu Workmen were able to save two of the party. INSANE CARRIE OUT AGAIN Wields Bricks In Heaston aad De meltebe Saloea Quickly. HOUSTON. Tex.. Dec 34.-SeeciaL)- Carrying a new hatchet aad a market ban ket fall af brfekbata. Carrie Katie wweeped dewa e the. Chraakie eeMterfa! dtpartmeat teatgat. aad after slaafec djerettea Trow the meaeha mi sereeat thT Ftfta" VwftL C Thil sftefrepled to mm. let caught the prewrfeeer aad occu pants unawares and discharged several volleys of brickbats with most destructive effect. Her broadrides ruined about $700 worth of bar fixtures before she could be ejected. After delivering a lecture in front of the buildlnc she went to the home of relatives in the city, whom she Is visiting. LET INDIAN STAY INDIAN licupp Opposes Trying to Make Him White Man. WASHINGTON", Dec 3 Indian Com missioner Leupp Is opposed to the system of education of Indians that has been so long in vogue. The best we can do." he declared la an address before an auxiliary of the Na tional Indian Association ten! gat. "Is to work together harmoniously to teach the red man how to properly live Ma own life before taking on another." He said It would require generations be fore the Indian will cease being an In dian In fact as well as in name. "You might as well try to convert a tadpole Into a fish." said he, "as an Indian Into a white man. First of all, the end te be ac complished Is to make him a good In dian. I do not believe In cutting his hair, making him throw away his blankets or devoting too much time te'teachlng him. to read and write." all of whish is the policy of Mr. Lupps predecessor. Girls' School Is Rich. CLEVELAND, Dec The industrial training schoet for girls which wlil he foanded at Wlllooghhy, near here, ander the terras of the wHl ef the late Walta.ee C. Andrews, the farmer Cleveland ceal and iron operator, who was harned to death with We wife la Xev York, six years age. wHl have an eadewment fund ef nearly St.VJtO. fcKtead of ftrst reparted. The attorneys tmr the relatives of An drews hare- been (UjiMh; the' wMt and have not yet dteidul whether they w catrj! the case J the Caart ef Apfttala IS II SPECIAL DOMIXGAN CONGRESS "WH.L. DECIDE. General Itanoa Caceres Calls Session. President 7s la Hiding and Peace ful Halt Prevail. SAX DOMINGO, Republic of Santo Domingo, Dec 30. Vice-President General Caceres arrived here today and kicued a decree calling- for an ex traordinary session of Congress to dls cusrf the accusation of citizens that President Morales is a traitor and an instigator of bloodshed. The whereabouts of President Mo rales Is still unknown, but several offi cers -who left the city with , him have been arrested outside the town. The government has declared the Domin ican cruiser Independencia to be a rebel. Quiet prevails here. WARSHIP REACHES CAPITAL. Rodriguez Gathers Forces to Support Claims of Morales. CAPE HATTIEN. Hayti. Dec 3. The Demiaiean eraieer. Independencta, has started for Mpate Christ!, en the south era eeast mt Santo Domiago, according to Information received here, bat it is not knowa whether she is acting in behalf ef the fugitive Preoident. Morales, or is the Interests of Viee-Pree4deat Caceres. the temporary President. General Rodriguez, the Governor ef Meiwl Chrieti. whe in understood to be sappertiat: Morale. ha occupied Sap' La Tea mt" Quart!, abowt 36 miles south eaat -Meat- Cfcricti. and Ut streathen- ftar Mk ett ihere. while awcttina the arrtvai ef Maraiea. wbea the future mve- ments of the forces of General Rodriguez will be decided upefn. The Inhabitants of the district of Monta Chrlsti are in a state of agitation, as it Is expected that the decisive struggle" be tween the rival leaders will take place in that part of the country. There is also anxiety as to the attitude of the United States. Telegraph communication between Puerto Plata and Monte Chrlsti Is inter rupted. . OLD GIRLSMUST G0. Christian- Association Will Care" for Young and Tender Maids. PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 30. (Special.) Having concluded that when a girl reaches the age of 35 she has either outgrown her giddiness or can put Satan down and out If he shows him self, the board of women managers -ot the Young Women's Christian Associa tion Is going to thrust these women out into the cold, hard world. The waiting list Ir so large at the associa tion, home that until some such step Is taken scores of girls who' come to the' city seeking work will "be- thrown "on their own resources. The new rale, however, will not take effect until September next. "Waves Buffet Iuckless Men. BRHX3EPORT. Confix Dec. 30. (Spe claL) A schooner is on the rocks sear Sunken Island off Southportr and It Is expected Is going to pieces. Efforts to get to her and take the crew oft tonight were futile. Signals of distress are flying- from the mainmast, and. It Is believed the crew are in peril. An other attempt will be made at daylight te get to the vessel. Stone Hotel for Vale; ' TALE, Or., Dec 36. (SpeeJal.) L. m. TeleV has let ' the contract tec the atone for a stene hetel to be balk.' in -Vale a seen? ac the weather'- hreakr up eaeuah' te' eohwewea bu41inr. The? t hi being; hauled at the present ti- ,