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g TITE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX. PORTLAND. JANUARY 14. 1912. h ; . I LADY BIRDS BYTONS WILL SAVE MELONS Aphis' Traditional Enemy to Be Released for Benefit of Fruit Crops. SIXTY MILLION CAPTURED California Official Knows Place Whrrf Inwls Hibernate and Prrares for Harrt Sup ply I Threatened. SAX FRANCISCO. Jan. 13. (Spe cial.) Four tons of ladybirds, called !n common parlance ladybam. SO.OOO. 000 In all. sufficient to keep the de etrurtlve melon aphis from 200.000 a-res of melons, and also used to pro tect the apple and prune trees and rrra nnifni or the state, will te Har vested in three weeks from the snows of the Sierras by E. K. Carnes. super tendent of the state insectary. with lour Helpers. The crop of insects will be carried out of the deep anows of the moun tains, where they hibernate. They are so valuable to the melon-trrowers of imperial alley that the growers will not plant unless they are assured that the state will furnish the ladybirds. Each 'Winter for the past three years the horticultural commission has been supplying them. Mllllama fa Help Meloaa. Thirty millions of these friendly little buss are required to wage a suc cessful campaign against the aphis which Infest melons, especially musk melons and cantaloupes. They are gath ered from their Winter sleeping- place under the pine needles which lie be neath many feet of snow. Brought from the mountains to Sacramento, they are placed in cold storage and kept In a state of suspended anima tion until the farmers cf the southland and the orchardtsts of the deciduous belt cry for help. Then they are shipped out In specially prepared crates. 10.000 to a crate. one hundred and fifty pounds, or 4.500.000 ladybirds, are carried on on mule's back In sacks from the re gions above Blue Canyon to the near est railroad station. They are like little round pellets and are asleep, not Iroxen. Sapslr Is Tarrateaed. Carnes and his assistanta have the work systematized so that they now have maps of the mountains and gulches in the Blue Canyon region, ahowtng the exact spot where the colonies of sleeping ladybirds are to oe found. The field chosen by these bugs Is less than two miles square and near Towle. Carnes In an interview today said that the supply of lady birds In the district which he haa har vested several times Is getting smaller. He fears that If some other extensive (It Id is not discovered the supply with in a few years will fall short of the rapidly increasing demand. AEROPLANE OUTFLIES WIND Vedrlnes Gors 8 1-S Miles In Hoar at Pan. France, Aerodrome. PAL. France. Jan. It. Jules Ved rlnes. the French aviator, beat the world's speed record today by covering 143 kilometers. 160 meters (about It 1-1 miles) In one hour, in bis monoplane at the Aerodrome here. SHIP GOES THROUGH JETTY t Continued rrom First Page.) cable and the men on board saved their lives by crawling onto the rigging as the schooner toppled over and were picked up by the second lifeboat sent out from the tug as the first one was dragged down by the schooner. Left to herself, the Admiral drifted to the north and at last reports was stranded on Teacock Spit. There is a large hole In the bottom of her hull that was evidently caused by scraping across the rocks of the Jetty. Cask Oaly Osje Iajared. Captain Bender arrived from Fort Stevens In the late afternoon, but Mrs. Bender, her t-year-old son. Albert, and the crew of the Ill-fated schooner are still at Hammond, where they are being cared for by the life-saving crew. He saya that every one on bsrd was well, and that while Mrs. Bender Is worn out as a result of her terrible experience, she will soon be all right again. The only person Injured was the cook whose toes on 'one foot were crushed to a pulp, but no one knows how or when It happened. In speaking of the wreck Captain Bender said: "We were 41 days out from Valparaiso and had made a good run up the coast. The weather bad been very thick for several days. I could take no observa tions and my chronometer must have been wrong because I thought we were fully to or (0 miles off shore and I expected to make Grays Harbor this afternoon. "During the night a terrific gale raged and at times the wind attained a velocity of fully 70 miles an hour. Shortly before 7 o'clock this morning we sighted the breakers and we swung around to head off shore. I did not oream of any danger when suddenly as the vessel was coming around 1 saw the Jetty right under our lee bow. ( haaee for Kaeape iteea. "Could we have got 100 feet further, we rould have escaped but the schooner struck brt.vdside on the lump of rocks at the end of the Jetty and after hang ing by tae bilge for a second she swung around and crashed through the blr breakwater stern first, carrying several bents of the trestle with her. "Kealising that the vessel was doomed af ivr hitting the rocks and sup posing she would hang there to be pounded to pieces. I called to the men tn save themselves, ran to the cabin and got my wife while Mate Anderson grabbed my little boy. We. with the ci'Ok. climbed onto the broken artel swaying timbers of the Jetty at the In side of the break, while the other mem bers of the crew saved themselves by jumping on to the trestle at the other side. "It was a hard battle and but for the help of the mate I could never have saved my wife and child as the wind was blowing a gale and It waa with the utmost difficulty that we were able to work our vay along the trestle until finally one of the Jetty locomotives came out and picked us up. The other members of the crew were afterwards saved by the life-saving crew. Sebawaer Haass am Jetty. -The schooner hung on the Jetty for perhaps a minute and a half, when she slid Into the bay. I was sorry for a moment that I had left her. but I soon saw she waa leaking badly and within a short time she turned over. It waa a narrow escape and I am mora than thankful that we were all able to reach shore in safety." The Admiral was owned by the Pa cific Shipping Company of San Fran cisco. She was built In 119 and waa named after Admiral Dewey. Captain Joseph Bender, master of the Ill-fated schooner Admiral. Is well known at this port, having been bera many times. He was In command of the achooner Alice McDonald at the t'rne she was stranded on Clatsop Spit about four years ago. The southeast gale which began here last night continued through to day. This morning the wind at North Head reached a 4t-mlle rate, but at tha wireless station on the hill It waa blowing fully "0 miles an hour. Thle afternoon the wind had shifted to the southwest, and moderated allghtly. and aa the barometer is rising slowly bet ter weather conditions are looked for tomorrow. Captain Stuart, of the Cape Disap pointment life-saving crew, reported In the afternoon large quantities of wreckage coming ashore there, ao It Is supposed the capslxed schooner Admiral Is fast breaking up. REBUFF GIVEN NOVELIST IRISH VETERA WON'T SHAKE GILBERT PARKER'S HAND. Alisons Pioneer In Home Snob English Writer on learning His Nationality. PRESCOTT. Arix.. Jan. It. Sir Gil bert Parker, the English novelist and member of Parliament, who haa been visiting here, met with a unique rebuff today at the Arlxona pioneer Home. All the Inmates of the home, many of them grlsxled old survivors of the exciting early days or Arizona, naa been presented to the novelist, except ing James O'Donnell. a veteran, and one of the earliest settlers of the new state. When O'Donnell waa Introduced he asked: "Are you Engllshr "Tea." replied the vio.tor. "Then I won't shake hands." an nounced O'Donnell. "I am Irish." "But I am half Irish myself." pro tested Sir Gilbert. "Shake hands." "I will never shake hands aa long as there Is a drop of English blood In your veins," roared the pioneer. Sir Gilbert laughed good naturedly. saying he would have a good story for T. P. O'Connor at nome. nut Major Doran. superintendent of the home, re ported tha Incident to Governor Sloan and to the Chief of Staff of the Army In Washington. JOKE IS ON CRACKSMEN Guardian of Store Looks on While Empty Safe Is Blown. SAX ANDREAS. CaL. Jan. 11. Ste phen Casslnelll perpetrated a cruel joae on tares crKMmca . j . . i ... .nf. which I lowing i ii r i . iv mivw - - knew contained nothing but a lot of old merchandise catalogues and a bot tle of Ink. He says he does not believe In interfering In other peoples aiiairs. Casslnelll sleeps on a couch in a gen- i -. v tila brother. D. Casslnelll. and is the guardian of tha store. The three men broke Into the store at 1 o'clock this morning and be gan an elaborate nltro-glycerlne Job. Casslnelll lay on the couch and watched the operation. They blew open the door. TOOK a loos inaiae nu t - ymt 1 " - "It was as funny as an ear-ache when they looked in and saw ui - .l.a rnlnellL "I had a laugh all to myself and finished up a good nights sleep. The safe was no good anyway." THAW SURE HE IS SANE Prisoner Saya He Will Harm "o One If He la Set Free. NEW YORK. JanT 11. In an Inter view published hare today. Harry K. Thaw, for whose release bis mother and counsel are eaid to be making one more effort with hope of success. Is ouoted at length in emphatic defense of his sanity. "I wouldn t barm Dr. r unt or any one else If set free." the slayer of . . Il'kl.. I m mm! A III htl BX' BlBDIorB nutm - claimed In referenca to the state alien ist, who is opposea to mew. Thaw says that he expecta his counsel will soon bring the case before a fair- minded lurv. Terrible Suffering Eeseaaa All Over Baby's Body. "When mv baby was four months old his face broke out with ecxema. ind at sixteen months of age. bis face, lands and arms were In a dreadful itate. The ecxema spread all over hta body. Wa had to put a mask or ciotn over his face and tie up his hands. viniiv we gave him Hood's Sarsa- parllla and In a few months ha wa cured." Mrs. Ines Lewis. Baring. Me. Hood'a Sarsaparllla relieves blood dlseasea and builds up the whole sys tem, according to tha testimony of thousands of grateful people. There Is no real substitute for It. Do not be led to buy any preparation said to be "Just as good." but lnatet on hav ing Hood's. Get It today In usual liquid form or chocolated tablets called Sarsatas. Stubborn Colds May Lead to Consumption Did you ever hare a cold that would not let so: a cough that persisted, that prevented sleep, and made waking hours miserable? Kckroao'e Alterative Is the proper r.m.dy In such cases. Psrhaps some mole medicine may be effective where It Is onlv a tickling In the throat; but when your Vhrst Is are and slmpie remedies don t ,n.-.r th.o take Eckman s Alteram.. Nvgim often leaJe to more serious trouble: - case lu oolnt follows: a case m a jg CBrrx 8t., phlla. Pa. -oentlemen: In July. lsuS. 1 first no t'eed the conditions that showed I had Consumption. I lost weight rapidly; had a hOiiow couth, hemorrhages and very severe night sweata. My brother recom mended Kckman's Alterative. In the Fall of 1103 1 began to take It. At this time I am perfectly well and robust. Mr ap petite IS good and my weight haa In creased from 110 te 14 pounds. Not a trace of mv old trouble remains I will g'.adly eipress !, nerlts of this medl- "'IV.rredV0'1" M. L- OERHARTTT. Krkman's Alterative is effective in Bron chitis. Asthma. Hay Fever. Throat and Lung Troubles. and In upbuilding the system Does not contain poisons, opiates or habit-forming drugs. For sale by The Owl Drug Co. and other leading drug gists. Ask for booklet of cured rases and write to prkmaa Laboratory, pballdalphla. ra, for additional evidence. Third Week of Our Great Annual Clearance Sale-Only Tpo Weeks Remain to Level Stocks Before Inventory-Here Are Prices That Blaze the Way to Remarkable Savings-Bargains in Every Section 90c Blankets at 72 Cents a, Pair Fine Cotton Blankets of three-quarter size, shown in white, gray and tan; excellent wearing Blankets especially desirable to take the place of sheets. Our leader at 90c a pair 72c The Most in Value, The Best in Quality 50c Blankets at 42 Cents Each A splendid line of Baby Blankets, of good size and quality. They come 30 by 40 inches and in white with fast colored blue borders; regu- Op . JLJassT lar 50c grade, Clearance ' VieS ?T-ai.imiiiefma Great January Clearance Our Business Year Ends January 31st While uSSS stocks at all times, yet this is particularly true at the close of the business year. So true in &ct .that iiuuc gwu ot, r h , ... , . j j J:; ,-v,,.0TifT.Tr h,a Tvnhlij ns wpll ns mirsplves fram bv the reductions. sharp losses are ireeij' tanen to estaDiisn me uesireu fuumuuii uac ""'"v ---"" r Our year has been a wonderfully large one. Sales have broken all rec ords and naturally there is a big surplus to dispose of now. Every sec t )n of the store contributes to the clearing; everything at a reduced price. To buy means to save up to a half in many cases; some of the reductions are even greater than that. And the savings are on qual ity that will not disappoint you. Read the following items carefully: "ivtv'o Tr;CcQ' Air-la' vmri iThi Mrpn 's Ontprweflr is more larcelv represented at the marked down prices and the REDUCTIONS are greater because the necessity of a quick DISPOSAL is greater in these seasonable lines. But remember everything throughout the entire store is now on sale at a reduced price (only contract goods are ex cepted). No matter what you buy, you save. . Everything at a Reduced Price Black Dress Goods For Example Decided price reductions throughout our entire stock of Black Dress Goods. You have choice of Wool Taf fetas, Nuns Veilings, Poplins, Mohairs, Panamas, Serges, Domestic and Foreign Novelties, and many other weaves. Woolen Fabrics in Evening Shades at 45 Cents a Yard In this assortment are included the most popular weaves and colorings for evening wear Fine Henriet tas, French Serges, Albatross, Nuns Veiling and such. Fabrics that are desirable in every ,way and usually sold at 65c a yard. $1.00 Plain and Novelty Fabrics at 68 Cents a Yard The woman who anticipates the purchase of Dress Goods for suit, coat or skirt, will not let this extraordi nary opportunity slip by unnoticed. This sale price does not represent; actual cost of these materials. You have choice of plain and fancy Serges, Panamas, Wool Taffetas, Granites, Shadow-Striped Novelties, Rain proof Suitings, Scotch Plaids, Wool Taffetas and many other fabrics of seasonable weight that ,RRr have sold this season at $1 a yard, at. VJOi . Eveiything at a Reduced Price tm m Women's Fine Suits A Special Bargain Handsome well-tailored garments that sell Cjl l QO regularly up to $25.00, special at lP A- The woman who wants a handsome, well-tailored, perfect fitting Suit, will not let this wonderful bargain slip by un noticed. All are brand-new this season's styles. The, mate rials are pure wool cheviots, serges and a large variety oi mixtures, in most all wanted colors. Coats are lined with good quality satin. Regular values to L QO $25.00. Clearance Sale Price pL'-.VJ Long Coats, $15.00 and $17.50 Values, $11.95 The newest styles in Long Coats, made full length and semi fitting, with several styles of the new shawl collar. They are tailored in a fine quality polo cloth, with plain or plaid back. Colors are gray or tan, in mixtures or herringbone stripes. Regular $15.00 and $17.50 values. - "I Special tomorrow pj.X.J Raincoats, $10.50-$12.50 Values, $7.50 Another extraordinary offering in Raincoats. They are in the latest styles, with storm collar and plain or raglan sleeves. Shown in several rubberized waterproof materials, including cravenette in different shades of tan and gray. You cannot afford to miss this seasonable offering. iO . . . wv v : $10.50 and $12.50 Raincoats, tomorrow at. Everything at a Reduced Price Big Value in Blankets, Comforts $2.50 Blankets, $1.95 About 100 pairs of White Wool-Finished Blankets that are extra large and heavy, full size for double beds; the k nd always sold at $2.50 a pair and fully worth that price, C-t QC Clearance Price pJJJ Best 50c Sheets, Clearance Price. .39 Best 15c Pillow Slips priced at ll $1.00 White Bedspreads now 75 $1.70 White Bedspreads now. . .$.1.48 $2.00 White Bedspreads now . . .$1.69 Best 15c Velour Flannels now 9 It will nav vou manv times over to look to future requirements if your present needs in Blankets and Comforters are filled, because our entire stock is in cluded in this sale and in the quoted . items below there is no exaggeration of values. The comparative prices are absolutely correct. Note well these: Full-Size Comforters, $1.88 Regular $2.50 grade A special sale of full-size Comforters, filled with fine white cotton and covered with good quality sUkoline. They come in light and. dark colors and are shown in many patterns; yarn-tied Comforters that sell regularly at $2.50, Q- OO Clearance Price Bathrobe Blankets at $1.95 Regular $2.50 values A special under priced sale of Bathrobe Blankets, shown in many pretty designs and col ors with cords and tassels to match. They come 72 by 90 inches and are sold everywhere at $2.50. QC Clearance Price pJ-JJ Sample Blankets 1-4 Off About 50 pairs of Blankets samples from one of the best mills comprise this lot. Fine Wool Blankets in white, gray and plaid, shown in many weights and in all qualities from $4 up to $10 a pair, are priced for this sale 1-4 OFF Everything at a Reduced Price- Extraordinary Values in Muslin Underwear Choice quality of material and careful making have joined in a combination with the low prices to make the offering at this sale irresistible. You may judge the values by these items: Two Very Special Offerings Muslin Underwear Fine Drawers and Corset Covers that sell reg- 40 ularly at 65c and 75c a garment. Special at. . The Drawers are of fine quality nainsook or cambric and neatly trimmed with laces, embroideries and rib bon. They come in the circular or umbrella style and are extra well made and very neatly finished. Regu lar 65c garments. The Corset Covers come in a very fine assortment' and are of good quality nainsook, daintily trimmed with pretty embroideries, laces and ribbons. All extra well made and finished. Regular 65c and 4.f 75c values, Clearance Sale Price ' rOL Muslin Skirts, Best $1.25 Values, 85 A very strong line of Muslin Skirts, shown with fine embroidery or lace flounce. All made extra well and finished wiih cambric dust ruffle and underpiece. Really worth $1.25. Clearance Orp Sale Price ; ....... .O-JC Muslin Gowns, 75c-85c Values, 49t A very nice assortment of these Gowns, made of good quality cambric or nainsook and shown in the high, V-shaped or low neck style. AN made good full size and very neatly finished. Regular 75c ZLQf and 85c values, Clearance Sale Price Everything at a Reduced Price Umbrellas, Big Values Values Up to $1.50, Clearance Price, 89 Good, strong, serviceable Umbrellas with gloria and cotton taffeta covers, and paragon frames with steel rod, shown in a large variety of large hardwood han dles; regular values up to $1.50, ftQf Clearance Price .OaC Silk and Wool Umbrellas at $1.98 ' Regular Values up to $3.50 A splendid lot of Women's Umbrellas with silk and wool covers. They are made on the best paragon frame, with steel rod and large fancy silver and gold handles; fine, high-grade Umbrellas that are guaran teed in every wav. Values to 4l" QO $3.50, Clearance Price tp-LO -Everything at a Reduced Price- These Three Specials in Shoes These are unheard-of values for the, money. Women's Shoes, well made of finest leathers, newest styles in button and lace; gunmetal and vici kid Shoes, heavy or light soles and high Cuban, military or low common-sense heels. QO Reirular $2.50 to $3.50 values. Clearance Sale Price pJ-ZJO Boys' Shoes $2.50 grade at ....$1.75 $3.50 grade at $2.25 Good durable all-leather Shoes, made with full vamp, one-piece counter and heavy soles. They are guaranteed by us and come in box calf, gunmetal and velour calf leathers and in all sizes from 9 to 13, at $1.75, and in sizes from 1312 to 512, at Jj2 25 Girls' Shoes $2.50 grade at $1.95 $3.00 grade at $2.19 Misses' and Children's Shoes in patent colt, vici kid and gunmetal leathers. They come in the popular high top, with collar and tassel, and with good, heavy soles. All sizes from 8y2 to 11 on sale at $1.95 a pair, and sizes from lVo to 2 specially priced ' $2 19