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lg TIIE SUNDAY OKEGOXIAN, rORTLAXP, NOVEMBER 12. 1911. . . ill j " 1 I A I M mm miM mmm WW .. JTV 1 I II Indian Cave Foundry For Bills of Odd Design rlee Cemverl 1 a f Ptefaree l-"rsB rrm All Otkrr Abn Mrtlh WNk ul rk. LOS ANGELES. Nov. 11. (Special.) In tales of ancient peoples wa have bn apprised of tha varloua re ligions ceremonies consisting of wor ship ofthe sun. moon, stars, cats. fish, etc.. but tha very latest Information la bat. Thla discovery of a sacred cave o voted to tha worship of tha Mayan bat sod. was made by an old Indian In lion, duras who kept It secret until his padrona returned, and to him ha re ported that ho had discovered an enor mously rich mine with Its precious met al made Into bUs. A. Hooton Blecklston. a member of the Southwest Society of the Archae logrtcal school of America, an earnest student of archaeology, has Just re turned from a visit to Honduras where he went to Investigate this sacred cave and Its bells. The relics found furnish reliable data on one of the strangest phases or the religion and culture of the lost races. "This cave contains a deposit of cop per bell. ' of which have been re covered." said Mr. lilackiston. "They rana-e In slse from a button to a large dinner bell, and are more picturesque and varied In design than the bells made by any other known civilization, ram hell has for a clapper a ball of pure copper. nd no two of them has the ra me tone. The cave also contains a number of Images which evidently were objects of worship. rave Dtfflealt ef Aervea. -The cave Is situated far within the Honduran Mountains." continued Mr. Blacklston. "upon an arroyo at tha head of a small stream flowing Into the Rio Chameican and IS miles from the ruins of the ancient city of Naco. Thick growths of tropical vegetation, rushing streams, steep mountains and beds of quicksand make Its access most difficult. The entrance Is 40 feet wide and contains signs of what seems to be copper stain. Its depth Is 5 feet. A few copper bells were lying on the sur face and later excavations recovered them by the hundred. The largest are Btirlv three Indies In diameter. They range from conventions! shapes to the mot fantastic designs. "The most Interesting; are In the forms of the fanciful faces of men and eccentric shapes of animals. One fol lvi the llres of a turtle with an elon. gated neck benl backward for the handle, one has an exag erated chin and nose like our own conceptions of a witch. Home represent strange creat ures akin to the dragon of romance, and these curl around bells that are shaped like a well, Home have broad, gnome-like faces In which the opening; f the bell represents the mouth, with one large tooth protruding on either side, and others have grotesque bat heads, being varied In different speci mens by the presence of horn-like ears, opon the forehead two high-ringed eyes and other Idiosyncrasies. Cms Is a flat negroid face with wide open mouth out of which protrudes another face of to tally different type with large note and hideous staring eyes. Th-re are also many bells like our slelghhells with a copper loop securely fastened on the back. Bella ( Qaalat nvalgsv "These bells are not only surprising; In design, hut are wonderful In work manship. They represent consummate skill. There seems to be no doubt that many were cast In moulds, while others were beaten. Sum were built tier upon tier oitt of fine-spun wire, recurring scrolls and other running designs being superimposed In delicately shaped colls of rorper- At times this latter method was applied to the whole bell and at other time It was limited to the upper eectlon. There Is a boldness of concep tion In the work ml a mastery of rrtatment In It finish that place It noon a plane distinct from all other aboriginal work of which we have knowledge. "Vhl' the bells were the chief ob-j-. .f Inter"! the oilier find are notable. Tliey Include number of ex cellently shaped spear-point". II Inches long, to which a portion of a petrified wooden haft was attached. There were also some beads of polished stone and a few shells from the sort of 'nails that live In a near-by stream. Several ob jects of a religious and ceremonial na ture were found. One of these Is a larpe. I!fe-lz1-d mask of white cedar, covered with mosaics of turquoise. The different settings for the eyes, nose and crown evidently dropped out year ago. "We found one Idol eight Inches high. carved out of ebony and containing two faces, one above the other. A tiger heed was carved on Its hark. Another face we found Is carved out of bard, white stone. It Is evident that this rave was used solely for religious pur pose by a people well versed In the worklnr of metal and the cutting of stone. Its propinquity to the site of Naco. the richness of Its culture sym bols and absence of anv nearby rulna suggest that these people were either connected with the city of Naco or with the nation of which Naco was the capi tal. It seems likely that the rites cele brated In this cave were In honor of the Z..thlh Chtmalcan. the god of the bat people." FINANCIER GETS ALMS Wron g I mprenalon Made? on Rcnc-vo-lent Powtrer Empme. COrEXHAOES. Not. 11. A story U ttng told here concerning the well known charitable Inatlncta of the Rut (Ian Dowager-Empress now In residence at hes ranish country seat "Hvldore." lmrltig her visits there she always do r.atea large soma to charity, and tor the constant rails made on her for aid mti keeps In her reception call a rasa box filled with gold colna Recently a prominent financier, him self a philanthropist of considerable note, railed upon the Empress on a private matter. The Empre. who Is somewhat deaf, did not ratch his name. ; and. as he does not make an Im pressive appearance, she concluded that he was an ohject of charity. Reaching Into the cash box she handed him a handful of go:d colna Taking hla stammering explanations as expressions of gratitude, she rut him short and In dicated th.it the Interview was at aa end. Seeing the futility of explana- tlons tlie visitor withdrew in poesce- Ion of the money. lie has told the story only to hla frter.ds and the Empress Is still na- , aware of his Identity. i Voanr Socialists Dlaaffrrt Troops. COPENHAGEN. Nov. 11. SpectaL The Toung foclalut party of Norway has succeeded In Inducing troops at varldua places to mutiny. In some rasee the troops disobeyed their of3 rers and caused serious riots. It seems that the Toung Socialists have seenred a great deal pf Influence over the soldiers, and the press Is calling on the Government to adopt stern measures. American Offer Ttccedveil. I.ONTVX. Nov. 11 (Special.) Vis count f'anasn. the soa and be!r of Karl Towtey. m ho Is now smearing In the chorus at the Onlety Theater, has re ceived a most handsome orrer from a we:i-knowa American manager to go to America and take a leading part la s popular musical comedy. T-hanksgiviiig ale 0 tlii'e .East Sidle We make it quite an easv matter for you to prepare yourself for Thanksgiving week. You want, perhaps, a new Dming Table, or it may be new Chains. ' Note the exceptional values we offer you this week. Analyze these values, carefully consider price and quality, and if econ omy is any factor in your household management, you will surely place your order with The East Side Store. Do not overlook a smgle item on this page there's money to be saved in the purchase of any article listed here. This Medium-Priced Solid Oak Dining Set Consisting of Table and Six Chairs, for i ,!IJis "" OHM No. IS". This Is a solid oak Chair, shaped lust like the cut. which waa made from Photocraph. It may be had In the fumed or polished finish. The leire are two Inches square and are well braced, as may be seen In the Illustration. Price of this chair. If sold alone, each 1.7o No. 703 Thla la a handsome Oak Table. 48 Inches over top: has eight-Inch round pedes tal and plain legs; extra leaves furnished free permit ft to be extended to six feet. It Is of nest selected and seasoned stock, well made and will prove satisfactory In any home. iTIce of table alone S12.50 This High-class Solid Oak Set $4 0 Table and Six Chairs No. 673. This is one of the celebrated Lentz Tables, made of solid quarter sawed oak, has a beautiful flaky top 48 inches in diameter; handsome golden polish. The pedestal is of a barrel shape, just like the cut, and is also of quav- 2. J 1. knnAmalv earve1 rlv Tt with rna u-pll.Vnnu.-n Dnn lock, which en leei. ik is iittcu " . . -- - 1 ables it to be extended to six feet without dividing the pedes tal; extra leaves permit it to be extended to eight feet. It is of best seasoned stock, thoroughly kiln-dried before being made up; will not warp or dish. If sold alone the price of this table would be $25.00 I RK l i'l IB. No 1100 This handsome Blip-Scat Diner is made just like the cut eolld oak handsome quarter-sawed panels, full box seat, securely bolted and glued, covered all over with eenulne black leather deeply padded. A chair that should sell for $6.00 any where. Six of these chairs are Included in the set. Price or chair If sold alone each 2.6o We can furnish this Solid Oak Chair on mission lines if de sired, covered with genuine Spanish leather, at 83. OO each Three Extraordinary Enameled 4.SO 7 Should Be $12 ft Steel Bed Values .75 Should Be 3 u ii ii mi i. "1 S5 O UXLiiUJ Should Be $16.50 mh4 No. 663 Another most excellent Bteel enameled bed. It is made like the cnt, with larpn oval tubincr in front, 1 inches in diameter. Strong anfrle irons and of perfect construction. A Simmons bed nnf-sed. AVe have quite a lot of these beds in preen enamel a bed that usually sella for $12.00. Our sale price for this bed is S7.00 No. 63!). A strong Steel Bed of fine enameling, colors green, blue and cream; made by the celebrated Simmons Bed Company, which is a guarantee of quality. It is also a good seller and we are able to quote an extraordinary price this week. It has brass nobs on each post, a brass rail on head and foot, also small brass spindles, making it a very pleasing design. Angle irons are extra strong. A very durable and first-class bed that usually sells for $7.50. Our special sale price is only ...t?4.50 Lt. p' p p p jf MM M No, 964 This is a handsome new model in steel' beds in the popular Vernis Martin finish; better than brass beds, as it re quires less attention. It is of the chill-less pattern rods joining the continuous po6ts without the aid of chills. It .is made like the cut with massive two -inch continuous posts; a regular -$16.50 value ' We are able to sell this week for. . . . . -S9.75 Wk0k fclftlll . "Royal" Push Button Special $15.75 Vb. 44a. "Royal" Push Button Morris Chair; made of solid oak In the fumed flnteh. Just like the cut: It haa baa- cushions covered with Imita tion Spanish leather; fines llnlns;. You simply f i mm ine oucion ana uki a rest as the automatic sprlnar Is adjustable to any position. Now Is the season your hue band will appreciate a frlft of a jrood Morris chair, and you cannot mlna It by taklna: a "Roval." The price should be $20.00, but our sale price this week la only ......S15.75 Another Morris Chair Only $11.85 We have another Morris Chair with tufted velour of a hlffh arrade In polish srolden oak; solid oak frames. Worth 916.60 regularly, which we are offering thla week at Sll.BB JX"VIOR KITCHEJT CAB- VET Made like the cut. except only about two thirds as large and baa but one. flour bin. It la made for use In buffet kit . chen of apartment house by persons having small kitchen space. It Is a dandy little pony kitchen cabinet that every woman will ap- Sreclate. It haa cutlery rawer and cupboard and spice drawers above. The price la f 5.00 ' Attractive Chair 85c Solid Oak No. 60 A Solid Oak Chair, cobbler seat; has continuous posts; well braced, which gives it great strength. A chair that usually sells for $1.25. Our special price this week is 85 Oak Sewing Rocker $1.65 No. 636. Rocker of sol Id oak, cane seat; has continuous back posts and arm brace. A very attractive model In rockers. Just what Is needed for the nur sery, . bedroom or for sewing' purposes. Ev ery home 'should have several of them. They are comfortable and useful. This - rocker is made Just like the cut, should sell for $2.50, but our special sale price is ....... SI. 65 Child's Crib $4.75 Made like the cut. of best mal leable Iron: haa drop aide; fitted with steel wire mattress, having; a spiral sprlnir at each end. mak ing; It a comfortable crib for the arowing- child. A regular 14.00 value. We can sell this for 4.75 We have a Wool Mattress to ft the crib, which we can sell for S3 A 42-Piece Dinner Set $3.50 This is a handsome white semi-porcelain dinner set with a gold-filigree band around every piece. It consists of 42 pieces sufficiently large for the average family Thanksgiving dinner. Why not celebrate the day by buying your wife a handsome set at our low bargain price of $3.50 1 Mrs. Potts' Sad Irons N 79c This consists of the reg ular five-piece set, ln eluding three irons, holder and caallron rest. This eet sells regularly at $1.26. We are selling; the entire set this week at only 79c 35c 4 -Quart Sauce Pans 15c This Is a lip pan. made Just like the cut. with flat handle, of beet f ray ajranlteware. it holds about our quarts. It is worth Sc. but we are making; It a blf special this week. Only aic Roasters, Special 39c A Two-Plece Oranlteware Knxster tnot the Savory") of sufficient slse to hoid the it erace fowl. Special price this wek only 39 We have another roaster rreatlv reduced In price la our basement department. All Cars ' W Tranisrto Copper Teakettle SSc This Js a 14-oz, all-copper tea kettle, nickel plate. No. 8 size, well known the country over and sells regularly for $1.25, but on sale at the East Side Store this week at only 85c Three-Piece Carving Set $2.50 This Is a h andsome steel set with stag; - horn handles: blades of h I gh - grade "II e r i a a n" steel. The 3 pieces go at $2.60.