TIIE SUNDAY OKEGOXIAN. PORTLAND, yOTE31BEIt 27, 1910. OF SCHOOL UNLOCKED Monmouth Alumni to Number of 500 Celebrate Recent Election. AIR OF GLOOM IS LIFTED roll 3000 IVrxin .Woniblc at Gathering. Which Shss.es Cob web and Dn-t of IS Months I'rom I nM lint Ion Windows. MOXMi'iUTll. Or.. Nor. ;. Special.) "obwts r..i dust, whl.-h for II months hare hrtn ji(!:Tlr lehlnd the -ke-l door n-l wl- !nw of the Ore gon Normal School here. r Jarred l'V to.I when nearly int !umul from varioi. part of th- state, public e-fklsls act reldents of Monmouth ttir-J for an all-day celebration to hall the return of oIJ conl!tIon. whli-h will pis- t'i historic lntltuton under a sysft " maintenance by the stste. For tiv time In two years the a r of ;!.. . whl'-h has lingered over Monmout'i. was dispelled by otd-tlm '"ilegi yI! that greeted the arrival on every train, coming from the throata of a Mg delegation of former student. who began to see a rbance to realUa the completion of their Normal course. 30O0 VIMtors in Ton. The main feature of the day aa a gathering In the iwrmbly hall, where 'I'itfuti were Riven by many leading educators of the state and men who were active In the fight for the Mon month school. The assembly ball was well filled. It being estimated there wr over aoM visitors In the city. Myor J. H Hawley, of Monmouth, de livered the ad'IreM of wl-.tne. being In tro.! i:-eI by J. B. V. Butler, who acted a rhslrmm of the day. The Mayor br.fty r-ourid the history of the cam pxlxn rM to bring the 0'iewion of the h'o before the pe..p, ami 10 demon strate that the Institution was worthy of a continuous l.aM of Iffe. "Th:s arhool a ill be one of the live wire of tin- state." he declared. "A far as the voire nf the jep!e t concerned we are the ore normal school and tho central nnrn-.al rchool of Oregon. One of the fundamental principles that gained Tb-'ory In the recent campaign proved to be the mnt of the historic evhool and the fact that the people of Oregon realised this makes It doubly a vU-tory. Thia la not a Urge town, nor la It a wealthy one. but the spirit la In our people to better conditions at the vliool and to keep tacs wttli the progress uf the atato to the beat of our ability. "In the reopening of the school we will her Increased opportunities, but we will also hare Increaerd obligations and we must p azi to meet these obligations and e that they are paid." Superintendent of Publlo Instruction J. H. Arkcrman. In mentioning the vote ' pawed for the normal, waa gfven a tre mendous ovation when he epoke of Mult nomah's plurality of i: for this bill. "I believe I can bring the assurance of the 'board of regents." he sold, "that the board will concentrate every effort to make thta normal school second to none In the United States. I believe the board pursued m am policy In closing all of the normalr. for it proved a bar to the people and an object lesaon that awak ened them to the neceaststy for an Insti tution where higher normal training may be secured." Standardization. Plan Is Told. The superintendent outlined a plan for standardisation of normala which will re quire a four-year high school oourae be fore admission la allowed to the normal arhool and providing a normal arhaol sdii ratlon. wnlch will admit the teacher to serve In any state In the Union, without further examination. "The Monmouth Normal will be a great fsotor in bringing this about la Ore s' ."n," he declared. Fl r. Rentier, for several yeara presi dent at Monmouth, waa given an ovation that lasted several minute. lie dwelt at exme 'env'.h on the local spirit, pride and enthusiasm that had marked Mon mouth, lie said: ""We will furnish and have furnlehed a farul'.y and stuilent body here that ha no superior in the Cast or west. Ore , (on boys and girls, when they attend enma of the larger Eastern colleges, al ways more than hold their own and this la largely due to the splendid training they received In tbe schools of their own ata'.e." O. N. McArthur advocated the establish ment of three normal schools In the atate. "The pawage of the Monmouth hill meant that Oregon baa adopted a normal svhool pohey.- he said. "But It does not mean the stale will have only cne normal. It means '.he people are alive -to the necessity of the schools. Oregon Is a state of such vast area. It la folly to believe she will have but one normal In years to come. Monmouth Is the mother of normals but tbe time will rome. when we will have seich Institution! In Eastern and Southern Oregon as well. I believe in a broad state policy and It must come with the establishments of these schools." ' President Campbell Applauded. President P. I Campbell, of the Uni versity of Oregon, son of the ea-presl-' dent at Monmouth, and himself also an ex-presldent. was one of the strongest apeakera of the afternoon and was also accorded a ronnd of applause. He said: "People understand tbe training; of teachers for the teaching of their chil dren is a problem of serious moment. They have testified to this knowledge by returning us this Institution. The pioneers believed strong, hoped large and always fought fair. They Instilled Into the university the spiritual factors which hare made It a success- Friends -of this school have been compelled to fight against adversities from tbe first. Kvery appropriation has meant a bat tle. "I would like to see three or four normals In this state, and when the demand cornea, would like to see one strong alx-year high-school In every county In the state and In connection with these normala. training prepara tory to the higher training of the alate normal. If one teacher requires a certain amount of special work, they all do. Tbe time la coming when there will be no teachers In Oregon but have at laat one or two yeara of the beat type of professional training." C L Ctarr, ex-secretary of the board of normal regents, created a sensation when he applied the term of "the grandest old educator In the State of Oregon" to Mayor Hawley. Among the other speakers were K. EX Chambers, of Toledo, Joint Represen tative from Polk and Benton Counties, and C. I Hawley. of McCoy. Joint Sen ator from Polk and Benton. The Invo cation waa offered by Rev. Dunsnjore. of Independence, and there were vocal aoloa by Mrs. George Conkey, of Inde pendence; Mrs. Allen Clark, of Mon DOORS NORMAL mouth, and Rer. Mr. Davis. A recep tion followed the programme. nanquot Is Served. In the morning a aumptuous banquet was served by the Monmouth 'Women's Heading Club In the historic old gym nasium of the Normal grounds. Nearly ISO people sat down at the tables. The hall waa prettily decorated and at each table were cards bearing the In scription. "Welcome the O. S. N. S.: lo:l: Multnomah 0i;. Indicating the majorities received for the Monmouth bill from the state at large and from Multnomah County. Following the banquet tbe guests sd Journed to the assembly hall of the school, where the programme was given. Monmouth Normal School's history extends back to 15. established pri marily for the purpose of educating the children of the pioneers who resided In llils Immediate neighborhood. Mrs. Elisabeth Lucas la probably the only living person who aided In orig inally establishing the Institution, her husband. A. W. Lucas, now dead, do nating some of the land which now constitutes the Normal School grounds, "iramlma Lucaa waa unable to be present at the celebration, owing t her advanced age. but she appreciates the reinstatement of the cVormal School as much as any. Imrlig the the Christian denomina tion took over the Monmouth University and the school rechrlstened christian College. In T. F. Campbell became president of the school. His son, P. I Campbeil. Is now president of the Uni versity of Orraron. prwldent T. F. Cpmpb'l was a lawyer, a minister and an educator. In ll he ranked high, but be wsa best known is an educator, and In lbs esrly dayp. under hl Influence, Chrle- tlan College became one of the most pow. erful eriucct'onal factors in the North' west. Prominent Men Graduate. Purtr.g hie time Christian College grad uated men who are now prominent In the affairs of the state. Federal Judges Bean and Wolverton are both grsduates of th school. Judre (.eorge H. Burnett. recently elected as Justice of the 8uprem Court: United States Senator George H. M-Bride and many othera who have at tained prominence were Included among the graduates. President t arpphell pre sided at tho cornerstone laying of the present college bulld'ng. tn li J. V. 1-ee. of Dallas, presented a bill at the Legislature which beran-e a law and which created the Oregon Nor mal School from the Christian College, For lrt yeara this) normal was conducted without appropriation of any kind from the state, but in 193 the school received Its first appropriation and was fostered and developed by the mate until the Leg- islaiure saw fit tn wipe out the normal schools by refusing to further spproprlate money for their existence. One more the people of this vicinity showed their loyaltv to tiie historic Institution and nearlr S1V) was; raised. For two yeara the school waa financed by private subscriptions. There la still a little money In the treasury, It Is the hoje of Monmouth people to see th school reopened next September. Whether this will be possible is a ques tion of some doubt. Inasmuch as the bill provide for a normal school fund, and It Is not fully decided Vhether the levy will come from this, year's taxea or next, and there la a hare possibility that the school cannot open until 1312. although Mon mouth people believe it possible for the Legislature to avoid this contingency by an aporoprlallon.- The state board of normal regenta will have control of the school. , Monmouth people sm to be universally In favor of the reinstatement of E. I. Kesaler. president of the school. The committee thst promoted the cam paign for the Monmouth Alumni Associa tion consisted of William D. Kenton. Judge Burnett. J. C. McCue. J. B. V. But ler, Ira C. Powell and A. C. Hampton. Mr. Butler atated today the committee la desirous of extending Its most heartfelt thanka to the press of the state for the almost unlimited assistance given in pro moting tbe work of the asoclatloa in Its fight for the bill. 1DDIBDSDELAYED EX-CiOVERNOH GEEK S SOX MAIt niES PHILADELPHIA GIRL. Bride's Mother Refuse Details, bat father of Bridegroom Sajs Both Families Were in Dark. PHILADELPHIA. Nov. M.-(Spectal.) Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McCredle, of Oiney. a suburb of this city, today sent out announcement of the marriage of their daughter, Martha, to Frederick II. Gear, of Portland, Or. The wedding, ac cording to the announcements, took place on October X last at tbe Calvary Pres byterian Church, fan Francisco. When asked today to explain the rea son for tbeMong delay In aendlng out the announcements, the mother of the bride declared that waa aomethlng tn which only ahe and her Immediate fam ily were Interested, and she did not pro pose to take the public Into her confi dence. The bridegroom, the brlde'a mother said, la a son of ea-Oovernor Oeer of Oregon, and l connected with the Wells-Karso Express Company., T. T. Geer. father 'of the bridegroom, said last night -that he had learned only last Friday of the marriage, although he had known that Ms son was to be married thla year. The bride lived for a short time In Oregon a few yeara ago. Frederick H. Oeer is 10 years old and has been employed as express meesen ger on the Southern Pacific the past 10 yeara. His headquarters were removed from Portland to Ean Francisco a few months ago. The reason that the parent of the bride were Just sending out the an nouncements of the marriage waa that they had not heard of the event sooner, said Mr. Oeer. ISTHMUS FLIGHT PLANNED Clifford B. Harmon Proposes to Fly I'rom Ocean to Ocean. NEW TOBK. Nov. St. (Special.) Clif ford B. Harmon and Claude Urahame Whlte, who will sail for Europe on No vember 30. propose to fly across the English channel before January 1. Grahame-Whlte will attempt to capture the prise of S30,00t offered for the first flight by an English aviator across the channel In an Kngllsh-nl!t aeroplane. Grabame-Whlte will take hia machine over to France and the American aviator will fly back with lt. On his return to this side. Mr. Harmon will attempt to fly from the deck of the Hamburg-American liner "Moltke." an chored off Colon, across the Isthmus of Panama to the Pacific. Mr. Harmon has arranged this aerial trip from the At lantic to the Pacific as a demonstration on behalf of the United Statea aeronau tical reserve, of which body he ia chief of staff. Oklahoma lias I,67,J65 I'eople, WASHINGTON. Nov. M. The popula tion of the State of Oklahoma la l.7.1jS. according to statistics of the 13th census, made public today by Mrector Iurand. Thla la an Increase of !C7, or 1T.S per cent, over 1,414.177 In 19"7. STATE AID ROAD IS Washington Highway Depart ment Commends Showing of H. L. Bowlby. ENGINEERING COST LOW Investigating .Committee Reports Recommending That Present Sys tem of Road Building- Be Continued In State. OLTMPIA. Wash.. Nov. . (Special.) H. I Bowlby. state highway com mlssloner. has made a most satisfactory showing Ir. the 14 months he has been st the besd of the Washington high way department, according to the re port made to Governor Hay by the committee appointed to investigate his office. This committee, composed of If. P. Gillette, of New Tork. who conducted the Investigations to determine the value of railroad property In Wesh- Insrtnn under the direction of the Washington Railroad Commlsalon: J. J I'onovan of Belllngham. former super intendent of the Belllngham Bay British Columbia Railroad, who had charge of the construction of several branch llnea out of that city, and ft. Beard, Vancouver, who has served as city engineer In aome of the Northwest cities, found that roads In Washington were belna: built for about $5000 a mile and that Mr. Bowlby la spending about S.e per cent for superintendence and engineering. The committee states thst in many Instances 15 per cent would not be unreasonable, and they found that under J. M- Snow. former commissioner, the highway cost only about 9.1 per cent. Township Plan Ideal. This report, which has been submit ted to Governor Hay, Is to be made public at the Walla Walla convention of the State Good Roads Association on November 2V-30 and December 1. Then also It will be shown that under town ship organisation In Spokane County and townships are considered the Ideal unit for road building purposes that the engineering runs from 15 to 20 per cent of the total cost or tbe road. The report takes up the staie-aiu road law and, while suggesting some changes, states emphatically that It would be folly to desert the system as It Is the best thst has been devised as yet. The committee thinks the plan of forcing counties to use their share Inside of two yeara or have It revert to the general fund Is wrong, and wants the law changed so that a coun ty can let Ita money accumulate until It haa sufficient to put through a big project. Thle would do away 'with much of the objection to the law on the part of those who say It Is too expensive. It would remove the necessity cf forclrur the department to build strips of road for less than a mile In length. and it Is on theae that the cost of the roads for engineering runs highest, for once a crew is in the field It does not cost aa much to have them run an additional mile or two aa it do. a to move them for another aurvey. Specific Legislation Disliked. The report recommends, that the Legislature should not make appropria tions for specified state roada; that unexpended moneys appropriated 'for state roads should not revert to the general fund; that a separate appro priation for the administration of the highway department ia not advisable; that the salary of the highway com missioner be raised from $2500 to $4000 year; that the state rock crushing plants be placed under control of the state highway department, and work not hampered by specific approprla- lona: that convict labor be used on roada whenever possible, and that a bonus system be established, the con- 1 vlcts to be paid money, to go either to themselves or their families, for doing more than a specified amount of work a day: that the highway com missioner make a detailed monthly re port to the Governor and also an an nual report. In reply to the charge that "kid" en- gtneera are being employed, the com mittee reports that the office and field orce Is highly efficient and that young men, under competent direction, are to be preferred to men who have grown gray In the service, but who have not displayed ability or ambition to secure promotion. , State-Aid Plan Favored, n the opinion of the committee, the State should follow the state aid plan of building highways, as It has proven a big success In other states and will also prova a success here, the report citing the fights made in other states agalnat ita adoption. Also, If the state adopts a plan, contractors will be en abled to Invest money for the neces sary equipment for building good roads, something they will not do at present and. consequently, sll bids are de cidedly high. The report says in part: "While we have not attempted to visit the various roads built under Mr. Bowlby. we have examined' plans, spe cifications, etc- and have, a outlined, analysed the coata in a general way. As a result of this study, we are of the opinion that Mr. Bowlby has man aged hla department with efficiency, and that he haa organised a competent corps of engineering assistants. "We believe that the atate would make a serious mlstske were it to abandon Its policy of building state aid highways under the direction of a state highway commissioner.' ORDER FOR BARLEY GIVEN fVrty Thousand Bushels to Come Yrom Walla Walla at Once. DAYTON. Wash., Nov. K. (Special.) Breaking a quiet of four weeks, orders were received by grain buyers here yes terday from Coast brewers for 40.000 bushels of No. 1 barley to be moved to tidewater aa fast as cars can be ob tained. The O. W. R. N. freight department haa placed an order for 40 cars. Colum bia County brewing barley ia unsur passed and the order waa placed directly against a threat made before the No vember election that If Dayton wsa voted "dry" the brewing Interests would boy cott the town. The price, while not given out. Is said to be something above the regular market price. Buyers'are secur ing choice barley offerings forthe order. This Is the largest single order for grain placed since harvest, and la taken aa an indication that the demand will be renewed on the part of Portland and Puget Sound shippers and brewers. For LAW 'j. r- its' m Jw7, ii;; -Jit 1 ' P 1 - 4 .rv.t ' r"rl H .' : v v l 'I iskistfl A Group of DICKENS'S Best-loved Children Tiny Tim and Bob Cratchit, Little Nell and Her Grandfather, David Copperfiald and Peggotty, Paul and Florence Oombey Painted by JESSIE WILLC0X SMITH, and reproduced In colors, I a moit charming feature cf the CHRISTMAS 8 On Aft News-stands is mmi ss.ee a CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS several weeks the market here has been In a comotose state, scarcely- a bushel of new grain le:ng shipped. Less than Su per cent of this year's crop hus been moved. BONO ISSOE REQUESTED WASHINGTON" DU.VR1I OF COX TKOIi ASKS $2,000,000. Money Needed for Charitable, Edu catlonal. Penal and I!c fonn Institutions. OLYMPIA. Wash., Nov. 26. (Special.) Among the recommendations to be made to the Legislature by the Mtate Board of Control, through its report to Governor Hay, will be one that is decidedly radical, coming- at this time, Insomuch as It calls for the disposing of all the Government granted lands for charitable, educational, penal and reform institutions, so as to obtain money to bring the state institutions up to a high standard without adding any additional burden to the taxpay ers. . The Board of Control wants consider ablo money for the state institutions, but they propose tn get it by issuing $2,000,000 worth of 20-year 3Va per cent bonds against the 72,9.12.89 acres of land in this grant, which ia aa yet unincumbered. The Board says that the institutions, through an oversight of the Legislature, have neglected to assist In. cutting down the cost of maintenance by raising farm products Much Land Disposed Of. originally mere were i'00,000 acres in the Government grant, of which 100, 000 acres wero given outright to the University of Washington. Of tho re mainder, 99,97ft 87 acres have been ap plied for and accepted. Of this latter amount 14 1.94 acres have been deeded outright -to individuals and 26,594.04 acres are under contract, making a total of 27,045.98 acres disposed of and leaving 72.9S2.S9 acres. The report of the titate Treasurer shows that on September 30, 1910, the lands sold outright and sold under contract had brought In 1226,499.34. This money Is In a permanent fund and cannot be reduced. In addition to this there was due 1262.690.45 on land con tracts, making a total of $499,190.79. The Board suggests that when the bonds are decided upon that the TENDER FACED MEN SHAVE IN COMFORT And Save Time and Money Wasted on Expensive Lotions and Pore Clogging Powders. A Proper Soap for Shaving Does All This and More. Tender-faced men who have hereto fore been forced, after shaving, to waste valuable minutes every morning soothing their Irritated faces with ex pensive lotions or pore-clogging pow ders will welcome the comfort and saving of time which the use of Cutl cura soap for shaving effects. Not only does Cuticura soap supply a rich, creamy, fragrant lather that in itself makes shaving a iuxury."but the deli cate modlcatlon ana remarkable sooth ing properties which have made it world-famous as a skin aoap, are usu ally sufficient to leave the face free from that tense, dry feeling, and to act as a preventive of Irritation and in flammation of tbe hair Klands often the cause of obstinate and unsightly eruptions. Another use In which men find Cuticura soap eminently satisfactory Is in the care of the hair and acalp. The ease with which a shampoo with Cuti cura soap Is obtained and the comfort and benefit derived, make it one of the most desirable and refreshing of toilet duties. Assisted by an occasional light dressing with Cuticura ointment. It at the same time provides a most effect ive treatment for the prevention of dry, thin and falling hair, dandruff and itching and acaling of the scalp, and for stimulating the hair follicles and roots by increasing the circula tion. Besides. Cutlrura soap wearH' to a wafer, rendering It most economical as well as agreeable for every use In the toilet, bath and nursery. 1 GS "Buffum & Yoji Can't Afford to Make a Mistake The buying of a new suit or over coat is an important matter. Your comfort, perhaps your business and social position for months, will be affected by your selection. Why not forestall all risk of disappoint ment and regret by buying Benjamin Clothes There ean be no regrets if it's a Benjamin garment. Yon are sure to be interested in our unexcelled line, if quality and price count with you, and. what better tune to see them than tomorrow? SUITS $20 to $40.00 At $20.00 We are Giving Exceptional Values in Suits Our Furnishing Department HATS Our $2.50 Endish stitched Hats come in six different shades; can be worn in dent, telescope or creased shape. Knox, Derbys and Soft Hats, $3 Stetson Hats $4 to $15 Warburtoa Derbys $5.00 Heath English $5.00 The Bristol $3.00 Caps of finest imported ma terial, $1.50 to $2.50. 311 Legislature abolish the permanent Xund. which Is a legislative enactment and not provided for In the constitu tion, and establish in Its place a j i.j o. . n 1 y.r fnr the bonds C t " n. 1 11 s i4" v - , when they mature and also to have tne state -guarantee tiie interest. State ' Realizes Profit. . 1 . w tunnrt will be a table -i . h.f nut nf the 2800 acres owned by the various state institu tions, only 1018 acres are under culti vation. Yet on this land under culti vation which not only afforded the in mates' a healthful outdoor exerciBe, the state realised a profit of $46,776.60. Itemized it is as mnu. Cost. Hrtrrest. Esst Washington In .a hfianttal ....... IU.8S6.T3 ISS.3ST.69 West Washington In sane Hnspltsl nli.ntlarv ......... 12.7;.no IS,7r..4 270.38 0.970.2S S23.03 51.S48.T7 10.217.77 1S.764.J7 1. 274.77 14.S47.79 444..W Tmlnlnfr Hchool tichool tor Feeble- Mlndrd Koldiers' Home Schools for Ullnd and dr Tbe greatest triumph of the age in the musical instrument world the Automatic Accentuating Pedals In the new Style 9, A. B. CHASE Artistano Player-Piano shown in fancy mahogany and fancy natural walnut, highly polished or satin finished priced at ... . NOTICE This is absolutely the only player piano made master improvement can be secured. Victor Talking Machines Sherman Co.oine 8 Steinway J ' ON MORRISON STREET, AT SIXTH, PORTLAND, OREGON. t Pendleton for Quality and Best Value" Men's Finest Perfect-fit Underwear There's comfort in wearing the kind we sell; it fits and wears both essential for satisfaction. Union Suits, $2.50 to $6.50 Single garments $1 to $5 SWEATER COATS The very best Dr. Jaeger's, in a wide range of plain colors'. .. .$T MORRISON ST.. OPPOSITE POSTOPFICE Reformatory 6,412.73 Totsl f4U.:i0.86 $U5.0U3.4d The T"d wants 200 acres of land purchased immediately for general use at the penitentiary; 160 acres for pas ture at the Eastern Washington Hos pital for the Insane: 30 acres for or chard at the training school and 10 acres additional for e-oneral use; 65 acres for the Veterans' Home and either 27 acres adjoining; the Feeble Minded School or 800 acres for a new site. Sterilization of Insane Proposed. Among- the radical recommendations of the Board is that of sterilization for the Inmates of the Feeble Minded School. The Board says that these always breed degenerates and now five female inmates, one of them 30 years old, are being held by the Board con trary to law, as they do not want to expose them to temptation. In addition, separate buildings are wanted for the boys and girls In the State Training School at Chehalis; the removal of the school for the blind for OV'RCOATS $20 to $50 More New Neckwear 50c to 31.00 Another shipment just in, latest Parisian effects in the newest shades and colorings, also plain colors. Fine Walking Gloves $1.50 We are showing the best Glove in Portland at this price; made to our special order. Dents, Fownes and Perrins Gloves $2.00, $2.50 to the neighborhood of some Iarff city is asked; It Is set forth that 1 would be economy to combine the Pon Orchard and Orting - Old Soldiers liomos and that one or the other nut be enlarged; buildings are asked fo the housing of 400 harmless Insane a Sedro-Woolley and two new flre-prooi buildings arc asked for Medical Lake so that the criminal Insane may b properly cared for. Contact With Mve Wire Fatal. ASTOKIA. Or., Nov. 2G. (Special.)- E. L. Hubbard, who was severel; burned by his head coming in contac with a live electric wire, while at work in the Hammond Lumcer Company'H mUl several weeks ago, died today a a result of his injuries. The decease was a native of Texas, 26 years of age. and had one brother residing in thu vicinity. Tho Czar of RuRsla is especially fond o fish and admires French cookins even mortf than Russian. in time Christmas in the world in which this $850 J