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THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, PORTLAND, DECEMBER 8, I91S.
TOLSTOY GUIDED BY
DIVINITY SAYS DIARY
Russian Author Requests All to
Refrain From Eulogies of
Him After Death.
FIRST WILL MADE IN 1895
Late Distinguished Novelist Writes
of How Impurity of Early Life,
He Felt, Served to Obscure
Expression of Truth.
PARIS, Dec 7. One of the most
striking sentences In the dairy of the
late Count Leo Tolstoy (which la
printed today in the Journal des De
bats as his hitherto unpublished
statement and was replaced by a brief
formal will, dated July 27. 1910, by
which he left all his literary property
to his daughter Alexandra), reads:
"If the people of the world wish, to
read my writing, let them dwell on
those passages where I know the divine
power has spoken through me and let
them profit from them throughout
their lives." ,
The diary is printed on the authority
of Count Sergius Tolstoy. It was writ
ten by his father under date of March
7. 1895.
Speak No Good Is Wish.
Count Leo Tolstoy asked that all re
frain from saying good of him after his
death.
After referring to himself as the In
terpreter of divine power, he said:
"I have had moments when I felt
myself to be the medium for the ex
pression of Divine Will. I have some
times been so impure and so subject
to personal passions that the light of
this truth has been obscured by my
own obscurity; but, despite all. I have
served at times as the Intermediary for
his truth, and those have been the hap
piest moments of my life. May God
will that, passing through me, these
truths have not been sullied, and may
mankind find in them its pasture. It
is only In that that my writings have
importance."
The diary begins by saying that if
he does not make another, this shall be
his last testament. Tolstoy then re
quests that this be burled where he
dies if in a city in the least expensive
coffin and in the least expensive ceme
tery, "as the poor are buried."
lie continues:
Simple Funeral la Requested.
"Let there be no flowers, no wreaths,
no discourse; and If possible, let the
funeral take place without priests and
without liturgy, but if that is disagree
able to those who bury me, then let
me be Interred with the liturgy, only
as simply and cheaply as possible."
After asking that no announcement
of his death appear In the newspapers
and that no obituary be printed, Tols
toy writes at length concerning the
disposition of his works.
Referring to his unpublished writ
ings he prescribed that only those be
printed which will "be useful to man
kind." He asks his heirs to abandon
to the public the right to 'publish his
former works that is, to renounce the
author's royalties.
After giving instructions relative to
the classification of his papers by his
wife and daughters, he orders his
diaries to be destroyed when what is
worth preserving has been extracted
from them.
Tbls applies particularly to ' the
Journals he kept when a bachelor
when he says he led the usual miser
able life of young men without prin
ciple. Then he adds:
"After all. let my diaries remain as
they are. It may be seen from them
that despite the misery of my youth,
God did not abandon me and that as 1
grew older I learned however little it
was, to understand and to love Sim."
POLITICIANS PUT ON GRID
(Continued From First Page.)
sisted on meeting while the dinner was
in progress to name a candidate for
the second place, for which various
names were suggested, only to be in
stantly withdrawn by solicitous friends.
Of such was that, "stable-minded,
never-changing-hls-vlews, patriot,"
Herbert S. Hadley. the "sterling Re
visionist" Reed Fmoor. the "Invincible
Borah." the "great friend of the com
mon people," Senator Penrose, and Rob
ert Marlon LaFoJlette. whose motto is,
"forgive your enemies," who recom
mended that the "place be given to
Oyster Bay.". .
Then the scene cbanged to the Orient
and the battle or Armageddon was
fought In realistic style, as described
by half a doxen war correspondents for
the benefit of old Saul, who had come
to the scene of his early conflicts..
Harvester Mows Down McComba.
Correspondent Lodge reported that
Field Marshal Dixon lied mowed down
Field Marshal McCoombs with a har
vester machine. McCoombs had poured
a hot statement Into .Field Marshal
Hilles, and Hilles had hit Dixon with
some . majority claims. Midshipman
Gifford Plnchot, aid to General Perkins,
reported that the General needed am
munition and had sent him for a foun
tain pen to write a check.
What Saul supposed to be a horse
turned out to be a Bull Moose, and the
two men hanging on his flank Adam
Beds and John Harlan were said to
be the "Truth Tellers.- "Do they tell
the truth?" inquired Saul, to which
Correspondent Champ Clark replied:
"Say, mister, you're not a king, you're
the court jester."
Pink" Dawa Breaks.
Fresh from the battlefield on his
horse. Correspondent Watterson re
ported that as h left the field the
Democrats of the House were trying
to arrange the tariff schedules, "and
the carnage was frightful." Through
his glasses Saul discerned the general
of the Bull Moose dashing toward the
large general seated on the putting
green, followed by the tennis cabinet.
Saul's Inquiry as to the identity of the
nine men surrounding Taft was
answered by the explanation that they
were his Cabinet, "who will get into
the battle after it is over.". What was
at first supposed to be "the dawn of
day" turned out to be Colonel Jim
Ham Lewis, and an "engine of war,"
to Saul's ancient eye, was only Gov
ernor Hiram Johnson. Even his old
friend. "Joan of Arc," was really Al
bert J. Beveridge. disguised as "Mary
of the Vine-clad Cottage."
The action progressed until the Bull
Moose and its followers weit fleeing
and the man with the golf stick was
preparing to leave the green. The
battle was soon over and Saul started
posthaste for Washington to seek a job,
PORTLAND PICTUB.ES IN
ANNUAL.
In The Oregonian Annual that
will be issued January 1, 1913,
one large section will be com
prised exclusively of Portland
pictures. These will include a.
group of imposing street scenes,
some of them full-page views,
showing the busy thoroughfares
flanked with towering office
blocks, a number of them con
structed during 1912.
To the person who is unfamil
iar with Portland, these pictures
will give a clear idea of the city
as it is today. The many large
and substantial business build
ings are certain to surprise and
impress Eastern residents, most
of whom have no conception of
the rapid progress made by
Portland , and other Pacific
Coast cities. Evf n to the per
son who has been away from
Portland only a few years this
part of the special edition will
prove a revelation. AVith build
ings costing $60,000,000 erected
within the last three years, the
change has been so rapid that it
is hard to realise the trans
formation. Besides general views in the
business district, this pictorial
section of the Annual will con
tain several pages filled with
pictures of schools, churches,
public buildings, club and fra
ternal homes, residences and
business blocks erected in 1912.
declaring that he had been a "lifelong
Democrat since the Datue enaea.
. Bull Moose Fight Staged.
One of the striking features of the
evening's entertainment was a rendition
of a complete act of the tuneful opera
of "Carmen" by the vocalists or me
club in full costume. This was the fa
mous 'act of the bull fight; only -it was
rendered with stranger characters than
Bizet ever dreamed of, and even the
bull was replaced by a full-grown Bull
Moose. Entered Don Jorge rerKinsario,
champion Bull Moose trainer of the
world, who announced that the Mexi
cans, tired of bullfighting, wanted a
sport that had some real hot tamales
and chile eon carne in it,-which meant
a null Moose fight. President Gar the.
after a whispered conversation with
President Taft. announced that the
President of the United. States assures
me that you can have him (the Bull
Moose) and welcome.
Carmen acDears "history's gay co
quette" as "popular . applause," ana
sings: "To win my smile the greatest
statesmen pause, but when my glances
seem most fair, then have a care oe
ware, beware."
Toreadoro Clarklo Sings
The Bull Moose, pawing and snort
inc. enters, and then in order the tor
eadors are Introduced and Invited to
explain their methods of attack. Don
Roberto La Follettio replies: "If I had
got a chance to catch my breath I'm
sure I could have talked the brute to
death," but hastily retires Into the
group as the Bull Moose makes a dem
onstration. Toreador Don Champ
Clarklo sang:
I know the way to get mat Moose so grim.
Why don't they turn Bill Bryan loose
on him?
If they did that, rd have a good excuse.
For saying: 'Go It J511I! uo it uu ooo
Then thev sang "Carmen."
Carmen: "But Where's Don Taftio?
That's the man I'd call by far the
worthiest matador of all."
Don Jorge: "Don Taftie's a good
fighter, people say."
Carmen:
Too good for any rough and tumble fray.
Frank and forbearing. Inclined to show
A liberal mind to an ungenerous foe.
This little message he has paused to write,
'I'm busy now. let Hilles run the fight.'
Yet he's the kind of man I hate to see;
Fonder of duty that he Is of me.
Don Woodrow Sings,
Then the climax: Don Woodrow sing
ing and wavering his blade, asserts:
I'll bowl him over with classic lore,
Lines of Euripides, phrases of 6ophocle.
Plato and Plutarch, at him I'll bellow and
roar,
Oratory in all Its glory, I'll hurl at him
with might and main.
He'll get no chance to tell the story,
I'll never let him explain.
Whereupon he turns upon the Bull
Moose, who falls and is dragged- off by
the S. P. C. A., while Don Woodrow
turns to Miss Popular Applause, who
greets him, "Woodrow, I'm yours for
four long years, per haps."
The farewell to President Taft was
touchlngly conveyed in the verses en
titled, "On the Ohio," set to the music
of "Moonlight Bay," as follows:
Nestling down.
By the old Ohio shore;
There's a town.
Famous since the days of yore,
Cincinnati good old station
For the leader of our nation
Waits with welcoming ovation
On the Ohio.
' Chorus:
When the moon beams shine.
On the Ohio.
And electric lights on Vine street
Are all aglow.
Or if on the Rhine.
You should chance to be.
Won t you think of us in Washington, D. C.
We have met.
Where the broad Potomac flows
With regret.
we will lose the friend that goes.
When to Fountain Square -ou wander
Won't "u sometimes pause and ponder
On the" friends so distant yonder
From the Ohio?
Important Notice.
Effective December 8. passenger
trains will not stop at East Portland,
and no tickets will be sold to or from
that station. Passengers should take
trains at East Morrison street or Union
Depot.
CARD OF THAXKS.
I xtend to Cameiia Chapter. No. 17,
O. E. S-, thanks for kindness extended
at the burial of mother Mrs. N. J.
Shely and to friends for floral offer
ing" MRS. MAY STOVGHTON.
Today, Sunday, Only
RUPTURE
Seeley'a Spermatic Shield Trass
as fitted to the Czar of Russia and
now used and approved by the L. S.
Government
C A TJ T I OX
Each TraH la
5 t a m e d
PATENTED.
will retain anv case perfectly, af
fording immediate relief, and
Closes the Opening; la Tea Days.
F. H. Seelev. of Chicago, is now
personally at the Multnomah Hotel,
and will remain In Portland today
this Sundav only, positively no long
er and will be glad to show this
truss without charge, or fit them, if
desired.
If You Were in New York Today
You would see many men and women wearing the identical fabrics and the identical models that I am offering in this great
sacrifTce sale. I wish to impress upon you the fact that the garments I offer at these remarkable reductions are absolutely
rfew designed and tailored by skilled workmen, and carefully selected for your approval Every "Pd garment lias been
nblraUy reduced from its regular moderate price. I invite you to come this week and share with hundreds of others m these
Wonderful Saving Opportunities
LADIES' AND' MISSES' SUITS AND COATS REDUCED
. V The Season's Finest Models and Fabrics
$20.00 Suits and Coats are now selling for only;.,. ... .... .,. J
$25.00 Suits and Coats .are now selling for only. ... ......
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$35.00 Suits and Coats are now selling for only. ,. . ..... ... .Jfi.oo
$40.00 Suits now. $29.35 $50.00 Suits now $35.00
$60.00 Suits now: $42.50 .
$15.00 Coats now .....$12.85 . $18.00 Coats now..; $13.85
MEN'S DRESSING GOWNS AND SMOKING
JACKETS REDUCED
Practical Christmas Presents at Sacrifice Prices
.$ 5.00 Smoking Jackets for only $ 3.75
$ 7.50 Smoking Jackets for only $ 5.65
$10.00 Smoking Jackets for only $ 7.50
$12.50 Smoking Jackets for only $ 9.15
$13.50 Smoking Jackets for only $10.35
$17.50 Smoking Jackets tor only $lJ.ua
$ 3.50 Dressing Gowns for only S 2.65
$ 5.00 Dressing Gowns for only $ 3.75
$ 7.50 Dressing Gowns for only $ 5.65
$10.00 Dressing Gowns for only. $ 7.50
.$12.00 .Dressing. Gowns for only $10.35
$20.00 Dressing Gowns tor onjy ?14.SD
$6.50 Buff Neck Sweaters are now $4.95 ' $7.50 Ruff Neck Sweaters are now $5.95 $8.00 and $8.50 Norfolk Coats are $6.95
MEN'S AND YOUNG MEN'S SUITS AND OVERCOATS REDUCED
Handsome Models Faultlessly Tailored
$15.00 Suits and Overcoats now ffiJ5"ie?
$20.00 Suits and Overcoats now $14.85
$25.00 Suits aud Overcoats now $18.75
$30.00 Suits and Overcoats now coo'c"
$40.00 Suits and Overcoats now $S9.So
Our entire fine stock of Blues and Blacks is reduced.
BOYS' SUITS AND OVERCOATS REDUCED
Nobby and Serviceable for Strenuous Hoys
$3.95 Boys' Suits and Overcoats now..
$5.00 Boys' Suits and Overcoats now.,
.$3.15 $6-00 Boys' Suits and Overcoats now.
.$3.95 $"-50 Boys' Suits and. Overcoats now.
. .$4.85 $10.00 Boys' Suits and Overcoats now.
...$6.15 $15.00 Boys' Suits and Overcoats now.
..$ 7.S5
.$12.85
BEN SELLING
LEADING CLOTHIER
MORRISON ST. AT FOURTH
GIFT IS WELCOMED
Canada's Offer of Ships One
Topic in England.
COLONIES, TOO, STIRRED
Britain May Find Herself Embar
rassed by Tenders of More War
ships Than She Will Be
Able to Support.
LONDON, Dec. 7. Canada's naval
.It-.-.! I, n a .vAahaHnwcH th
Gifuiiiuuuwu " ' ' -
Eastern war as the topic of the -week
in England. me politicians mm
newspapers with very few dissent! ng
t OTAinnmA tv,A rwm i n ion'n rift for
Its own sake and as a memorable step
toward consonaaiing iufs tsmpiic.
Uncertainty exists as to whether the
nn....nman mirnnspfi to receive Can
ada's ships as an addition to the min
imum fleet consiaerea necessary iu
maintain naval supremacy or as a part
of that fleet.
Beresford Wants) Assurances.
T.nrH fhnrlest Beresford will ask as
surances in the House of Commons
that the snips constitute an aaamon
to the English programme, not part
of it.
The only feature of the policy
causing uneasiness is the innovation of
giving the colonies a place on the com
mittee of imperial defense. The Man
chester Guardian says: .
"From the English viewpoint, we
view with distrust the admission of a
Canadian representative -to tly commit.
tee of defense, especially when he is
armed with the power, if his advice is
not taken, of withdrawing nearly half
a squadron from the imperial navy.
Colonies Are Enthusiastic.
"We are certain that this power
would not- be exercised frivolously or
in a time of national danger, but the
fact that it exists would give the
Canadian member of the committee
more than ordinary, influence."
Dispatches from Australia and South
Africa report that Canada's munificence
is kindling naval enthusiasm in those
dominions.
The report of a gift of warships from
the Indian princes proves to be a can
ard. India's financial load Is already so
heavy that English opinion deprecates
any attempt to induce the native
rulers to embark on new expenses. If
the smaller colonies fall into line,
Great Britain may find herself embar
rassed by offers of more ships than she
would be able to support.
ROSEBURG tiL HEAVY
OIU3GOX TOWN EARNS RECORD
FOR SECOVD-CLASS OFFICE.
85,782- Pounds of Government Mat
ter Handled in November, De
livered largely by Stages.
ROSEBURG, Or., Dec. 7. (Special.)
The Roseburg Postofflce received and
dispatched more mail during the month
of November. 1912. than any other sec
ond class postofflce in the United
States. This is attributed by Postmaster
Parks to the existing conditions which
make it imperative for the local of
fice to handle all mail destined for Coos
and Curry counties.
The local office received and dis
patched 85,782 pounds of mail during
the month of November. Qf this amount
40,111 pounds were consigned to Marsh
field, 42,201 pounds to Myrtle Point,
1764 to Millwood and 170S to Peel. Of
V- ...... 1 A. CK 7C nn,,n nf mnil ban
died 82.311 pounds were either received
or dispatched over the Marshfleld and
Myrtle Point stage lines. Notwith
standing that the roads are practically
Impassable during the Winter months
the mails usually reach their destina
tion on or close to schedule time-
During the Summer months, usually
.-..m TV I .- 1 until Vrn.pmhpr 1 the
Marshfleld mall leaves Roseburg at
about fi A. M. ana arrives at iu.tiiiieiu
about midnight tne same aay. inrre
relays of horses are necessary to make
UNa juuiiivj . j -
During the Winter months more time
is consumed in making me trip, anu
frequently the mail does not arrive at
Marshfleld until 7 o ciock in me mom
ntf
On Hie TMvrtle Point road, which is
, h. hAtt.r nf the two. automo
biles are operated during the Summer
months for the convenience of passen
gers. To get the mail over this road
promptly during the Summer months,
large and powerful automobile mail
trucks are operated as far as Camas
Valley. From there on to Myrtle Point
the mail is handled by wagons as our
Ing the Winter months. Both the Myr
t-... i - nj -iXTapshfielrl roads are al
most Impassable during the Winter
mnnt,. an at times It is necessary to
use pack horses in getting the mail
through tne ranyuus. ... ......
are not Infrequent, and on several oc-
t .v.A atnfitl nark animals
. . I
loaded with mall have slipped off the
edge of. the mountain usu i
clpitated down the steep canyon for
several hundred ieet.
Sermon in Welsh to Be Given.
A sermon In the Welsh language will
a k H Ri.it Mr. Griffiths
at the Church of tile Strangers, Grand
avenue ana blu o . . .... -
todaj-. All Welsh speaking people are
invited. .
Monmontb Normal Recognized1.
juunAiuiui .- .
The president of the Oregon Normal
School has Just been informed that the
Oregon Normal School has been placed
upon the California accredited list of
Normal Schools. This action by the
California Ptate Board of Education
Indicates that the Oregon Normal
School is of equal rank with the best
normal schools in the United States,
and entitles the holder of its standard
diploma to an elementary certificate in
California without examination.
the men's gift shop
give something useful, from the same
shop where he would buy things for
himself, exclusive gifts in furnishing
goods at from 50c to $50. if in doubt
give a merchandise or hat order.
a gift coming from this store
carries added value
mail
orders
solicited
mra,
SIche!
mail
orders
solicited
"The night shall be filled with music,
And the cares that infest the day
Shall fold their tents, like the Arabs,
And as silently steal away."
Watch The New Year In
At The Portland
It's none too soon to order your table reservations for
.The Portland's ' Watch Night" party. on New Year's
eve. Better phone or call on ns this week. We'll be
delighted to make any reservations you wish.
The Portland's two beautiful dining-rooms and the entire
hotel itself will be aglow with light, cheery with happiness,
laughter and good-fellowship, and the halls will resound
with delightful music.
A night to be long remembered a night of tender mem
ories for the past of joyful hope for the future. Make
sure you're with us. t
Telephone or call on
Mr. Kaufmann or Mr.
Clarke, who will see
that you are well
placed.
Christmas dinner but well tell yon about that in a few
days. 'Twill be a "Portland" dinner, we promise you.
The Portland Hotel
G. J. Kaufmann, Manager.
N. K. Clarke, Assistant Manager.
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factory. Nowadays, almost any up-to-date
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with a ready-to-use product, skillfully
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An ideal preparation of this sort
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