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THE SUNDAY OREGOTA. PORTLAND. MAY 3, 1914. PIONEERS DO HONOR SHOWING ACREAGE OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS IN PAULINA NATIONAL FOREST TO BE THROWN OPEN FOR , SETTLEMENT JUNE 9. TO F. X. This Store Gives Prominence to the Display of "Good Fur niture, at the Price of the J. G. MACK & CO. FIFTH AND STARK Celebration of . 71st Anniver sary of Champoeg Gather ing Is Memorial Session. mm t g J . i LL I I. Ml I I J m I J I r if II ' 0 ' ii il i m i if ABOUT 600 ARE PRESENT Spirit of Sadnese Rules but Solemn Pride Is Felt In Thought of Career of Departed Pa thetic Prayer Uttered. ' BY ADDISON BENNETT. The 71st anniversary of the organi zation of civil government In the Ore gon country was celebrated at Cham poeg, on the banks of the Willamette, yesterday .about 600 pioneers and their friends being present. It was by far the largest attendance ever seen on these historio grounds. While it was a day set apart for the annual meeting of the pioneeers, it was in reality a memorial trobute paid to Francis Xavier Matthieu, who died at his home near Butte, in Marion County, and only a short distance from Champoeg. February 4, and whose death severed the only existing link between that May day of 1843 and the present. 8o long as "Father" Matthieu lived there was one witness to tell of the events of that occasion; when he passed away it left the great Cham poeg meeting as a memory, which may soon become a tradition. So. under the most favorable weather conditions. the pioneers and their friends gatehred in a spirit of sadness to pay tribute to their departed friend. And yet there was an undercurrent of pride in tne tnougnt or tne great ca reer tf the departed, who had. lived a life far beyond . the expectations of man, reaching a few months over 95 years. And the further thought that his life had brought bo much glory to Oregon, to his fellows and to his coun try, mellowed and softened the grief. Gatherings Are Contrasted. The six hundred people had gathered from all parts of the valley and many from other portions of Oregon and also some from our sister states of Wash ington and Idaho. About 250 were taken from Portland ando ther points along the river between here and Champoeg on the steamer Grahamona, while a large number came down from Salem and other up-river points on the steamer Ramona. Many came on horse back and in buggies and spring wagons, while 58 automobiles brought loads of human freight. Can you im agine the difference between that May day of 1843 and yesterday? On the former occasion only two wheeled vehi cles were on the grounds, ox-carts, the wheels of which were discs cut from trees. Some also came on horseback, but the most of the 102 present made the journey in batteaux upon the river or on foot. Judge P. H. D'Arcy, of Salem, called the meeting to order yesterday at 1:30 as president of the Pioneers' Associa tion. Before entering upon the busi ness of the ady the judge paid a splen did tribute to the memory of Rufus rHfslIory. Judge" D'Arcy's remarks were so eloquently uttered that the tears trickled down many a cheek. Life of Departed Referred To. Turning to the children, grand children and great-grandchildren of .."Father" Matthieu, and again facing the audience. Judge D'Arcy referred to the life and works of their departed - member, saying, however, that Charles B. Moores would be called upon to pay a fitting tribute to he whose memory they had met to revere. Rev. G. O. Kennedy, a pioneer of 1853. offered the invocation, his words touching every heart, particularly those referring to the family of "father" Matthieu. Mr. Moores then delivered his memorial address, which was a splendid tribute. Then came the Veteran's quartet, con sisting of Z. M. Parvin, W. N. Morse. A. W. Mills and Dr. J. E. Hall. They were called upon so often that I must be content with saying that as these men gain maturity tiieir music grows .better, until now every number they , sing carries their audience by storm. Pathetic Prayer Uttered. The first speaker touched the depths of every heart. He is a pioneer of 1852. He Is now totally blind. He con eluded his remarks with this pathetic appeal: "I ask the prayers of every person present that Joe Buchtel live to see again: 1 imagined I.could hear a groan, a wish and a praVerf rbm every auditor. while the tears welled from many and many an eye. Then quickly followed two-minute epeeehes from Mary Celeste Post. Josle De Vore Johnson, John Manning, Mrs. o. .-v. JJenny, T. T. Geer. Mrs. May Aplin, a pioneer of 1837, and the earliest ar- river in Oregon at present; . Mrs. Mc Cann, Judge A. S. Bennett. Grant Dim rntck, Judge Cleeton. Rev. C E. Cline and the reading of an original poem written and submitted by C. C. Massl- fcer, of Hood River. Judge D'Arcy called upon the stagi C. B. Moores, Mrs. Melvina Roland Wor ick and Joseph Buchtel. and Mrs. Wor ick told, and the others coincided with the telling, that the three of them j 5 mm i 11 Mill lkP- mm Z. E "fCE J M-M-' 5 Z J Ifflg 0J' nn6 ts m n ysu zi n is i4 3o vfys e is WM IE A S T : ;:k5E I ZZtZ"7''-' SHADED AREA TO BE OPEN FOR HOMESTKADINT,. FILIXGS CAN BE MADE AT SILVER LAKE OR AT LAKEV1EW LAND OFFICE. Although a major portion of the Central Oregon land that is to be -technically thrown open for settlement within the next five weeks, is not available for homestead entry. It is estimated that at least 30,000 acres is of more than average agricultural value and that other large tracts can be made to produce heavy crops under dry farming methods. " , Much land shown in' the accompanying map is of proved worth. It has produced splendid crops of wheat, oats, barley, potatoes and other farm products. Most of it does not need irrigation, but where Irrigation is possible the yield is heavier. The sou is reported to be . a rich, sandy loam and reaches a depth of from two to 20 feet.' The country is well watered, being traversed on the south and west by . three small streams. On the no rth and east it borders on the Paul ina marshes. Some of the land Is covered with a scattering growth of Juniper which insures wood and fencing material for the farmer. The map shows only the lands in the Paulina National forest. In addition to the lands in the Paulina National forest, a large acreage In the Deschutes forest will be opened at the same time. came across the plains in 1852 in the same ox-train. She was 9 years old, "Charley," Mr. Moores, was about 2, "Joe" was somewhat older. She took full charge of five children all the way. She, nor any of them, wore a shoe on the entire journey, she never rode ex cept as she slept, and that she did cud dled up in the feed box of the wagon. Tired, dusty, foot-sore, often hungry, this wonderful child acted the mother on that entire journey, and only 9 years old! WIT OF EMPRESS SAVES Eugenie Keeps Alms-Seeker From Police by Quick Retort. PARIS, April 30 (Special.) A lady dressed in the deepest of mourning was walking, leaning on a companion's arm, down the Champs Elysees when an old man, shivering and in rags. passed painfully by. Though he did not ask for alms, the lady in mourning opened her purse, and was about to place some money in his hand, when a policeman appeared. I ve caught you at It, he Baid, plac ing a heavy hand on the old man's shoulder. 'I arrest you on a charge of begging." The lady In mourning pro tested. "You have made a mistake, officer," she said. "We are merely settling an old account." Then, turning to the old man and pressing a 100-franc note Into his hand, "Now our accounts are square," she said, with a smile. The old man went his way, calling down blessings on his benefactress' head; and the Empress Eugenie re sumed her walk down the avenue to wards the Gardens of the Tuileries. ARE ACTIVE Registration Estimate Placed at 220,000. DEPUTY K0ZER IS PROPHET DAILY CITY STATISTICS Marriage licenses. M I LLE R-VI A E X E Kenneth W. Miller, city, legal, and Emma Vlaene, city, legal. CLAVER-PERRAL'LT Charlea Claver. Orchards, Wash., legal, and Victoria Per rault. city, legal. SOBICH-SOLJAN Steve Sobich, city, 26, and Antoinette Soljan. "citv. 21. CHRISTIAN-BEXSOX Bruno Christian, city, legal, and Emma M. Benson, legal city. MONROE VILES Harry H. Monroe, city, 27. and M. Ruth Vlles. city, 19. SELLBERG-NELSON Gustav SeUberg, city, 25. and Marie Xelson, city. 26. GILMA.V-8APPINOTON Hubert H. GU man, city, 30, and Clara M. Sappington, city, 19. LEIGH-GIBSON Charles Leigh, city, le gal, and Margaret Gibson, city, legal. XORDLUXD-XEWBERG John lordlund, Sorenson, Or., legal, and Annie Xewberg, city, legal. Births. BTAVER To Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Staver, 4S1 East Nineteenth street North, April IS, a con. VAUGHN" To Mr. and MrS. T. H. Vaughn, Vis uciiuu meci, April i, a son. FREE To Mr. and Mrs. William Free, 798 Vancouver avenue, April 25, a son. BR AD DOCK To Mr. and Mrs. Charles W Brad dock, 530 East Thirtieth, street, April HAN LET To Mr. and Mr. P. J. Hanley, 307 Cook avenue. April 22. a son. SPRING To Mr. and Mrs. Victor Spring, ass r inn Btreft, April is, a son. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON GIRLS TO BECOME TEACHERS. 4T - X N V Registration Thus Far Shows Re publicans 115,277, Democrats 51,000, Progreseiines 5635 and Prohibitionists 9319. SALEM, Or.. May 2. (Special.) That the total registration would be about 220,000 was the estimate today of Sam Kozer, Deputy Secretary of State, who has been in close touch with election work for several years. The total registration to April 25, as reported by the County Clerks to the Secretary of State, is 194,132, which Is an Increase of 62,252 over the regis tration for the primary of 1912. Mr. Kozer said the registration figures this year as reported were about 10,000 a week, but he believes that for the last week it was at least 20,000. The registration reported shows that 115.277 are Republicans, 51,000 are Democrats, 5635 are Progressives, 9319 are Prohibitionists, 5358 are Socialists and 7543 miscellaneous! It probably will be the middle of next week before the Secretary of State win be able to announce the official registration, but from the data at hand it Is evident that the women have reg istered in larger number than it was thought they would several weeks ago. The registration for the general elec tion in 1912 was almost 160.000, and It is believed that the figure this year win be around 250,000. The registration in Salem and sev eral other cities from which complete reports have been received are almost twice as great this year as in 1912, which Indicates that about as many women as men nave qualified to vote In tne primary. Of the returns received by the Sec retary of State this year the Repub lican party has 59.38 of the total, the Democratic 26.27, the Progressive 2.90. Prohibitionists 4.S0, Socialists 2.76 and miscellaneous 3.89. OFFICERS GO TO SCHOOL ARTILLERY SB.VDING 33 TO FORT STEVENS FOR IJf STRl'CTIOS. ffeuJ rfasicA Cgcttr VNlVKKSITY OF OREGON. Eugene, May 2. (Special.) These are the days when State University seniors are casting about regarding next year's programme. Most of them have been working toward a definite end dur ing most of their college course, but where this definite end is teaching, the matter of the first location has been uncertain. Oregon high schools are now making their selections for next Fall teaching staffs and several of the University of Oregon graduating class have been offered places. Among them are Miss Cecile Sawyer, of Brow nsville. who will teach in the high school of her home town, and Miss Maud Mastick. of Portland, who will teach English and other work In the h ign school at Tillamook. Miss Edith . Clements has been offered a place in the Roeeburg High -School. Annual Gathering; Is for Purpose of Showing Gnardsnaem How to Handle Coaat Defeases. EUGENE. Or., May 2. Thirty-two officers from eight companies of Ore gon Coast Artillery will be gathered from six towns in Oregon tomorrow and will leave for the annual officers' school at Fort Stevens, where they will pass a week. F. I Chambers, quartermaster, with four men, left yesterday to make camp. The officers will be paid by the Gov ernment for their time. The school is designed to give them a better knowl edge of the handling of the coast de fenses. Thecamp will be composed of the following men: Colonel C. C. Ham mond, Eugene; Lieutenant-Colonel B. K. Lawson. of Salem; Major G. F. Wil loughby, of Eugene; Captain W. L. Copernoll, of Eugene: Captain F. I Chambers, of Eugene: Captain H. K. Metcalf. of Cottage Grove; Captain G, E. Houck, of Roseburg: First Lieuten ant M. B. Huntley, of Eugene; First Lieutenant w. G. Williams, of Eugene First Lieutenant B. C. Spencer, of Eu gene; Captain G. C. Spencer, of Ash land; First lieutenant C. R. Dean, ef Ashland: Captain P. G. Bond, of Eu gene; First Lieutenant Van Svarverud, of Eugene; Second Lieutenant G. Wal ker, of Eugene; Captain G. White, of Eugene; First Lieutenant T. B. Har ris, of Eugene; fcecond Lieutenant J. F. Matzger, of Eugene; Captain J. A. Bu chanan. of Roseburg: First Lieutenant R. C. Dunham, of Roseburg; Second Lieutenant H H Boyd, of Roseburg ill commonplace 6h il "With this store the term "Good Furniture" does not altogether imply expensive furniture. Like many other things that enter into the make-up of the home, there is the dependable . and unde fendable in furniture. There is no economy in putting money into "cheap" furniture, even if it is to bemused but temporarily. Such furniture does not find a place on our floors. But we do offer many pieces of low-priced furniture, but none of it is "cheap" in quality. It is "Good Furniture" at the nrice of the in workmanship, "good" in material, "good" in design and finish. You can satisfaction and will always be good to look upon. D3 commonplace; "good buy such furniture with the assurance that it will give lastin Merely to Interest Homefurnishers in Our Displays Are These Four Bedroom Suites Offered at Lowered Prices Suite Now $198 Scroll Colonial Suite in ma hogany, consisting of four pieces Full-size Bed, Dresser, Chiff oniet ind Toilet Table. The regular price of the com . plete suite being 265. Suite Now $223 Four pieces Full-size Bed. Dresser, Chiffonier and Toilet Table make up this Scroll Colonial Suits of mahogany, the regular price of which is 1282. Made by a leading Grand Rapids concern. Suite Now $249 In the beautifully figured Cir cassian walnut, heavy Scroll Colonial design. Full-size Bed. Dresser, Chiffonier and Toilet Table. Regular price of the complete suite 1311. Suite Now $288 Another handsome Circassian Walnut Suite of the Scroll Colonial pattern, and heavy. Full-size Bed, Dresser, Chif fonier and Toilet Table, the latter with triple mirror. Reg ular price $362.50. All Four of These Suites Are Now Shown in Our Fifth Street and Stark Street Windows Chance and Uncertainty Are Eliminated When You Buy Herati, Ardebil or Anglo -Persian Rugs They are the best domestic rugs made and give the same artistic effect of color and fabric and are quite as durable as the Oriental Rugs, being made from the self -same Oriental wools, because they are the best wear-resisting wools in the world. Replace the rugs and other floor coverings that must be replaced this year with these rugs. They are singularly beau tiful and serviceable Rues offered at a fair price. The 9xl2-ft. size for $60 As large in size as 11 feet 3 inches by 15 feet ; as small as 22 inches by 36 inches. We Could Tell You a Great Deal About Our New Stock' of Drapery, Upholstery and Decorative Materials but we' could not begin to convey to you the wonderful variety and beauty of new things for home beautifying and improve ment that have found their way here from the leading importers and makers of Drapery, Upholstery and Decorative Materials, Wall Papers, etc. Cretonnes, Linens, Chintzes, Sunfast Fabrics, Drapery Silks, Damasks, Armures, Tapestry, Curtain Nets, Muslins, Scrims and Marquisettes and other materials in a wealth of desirable patterns and effects. Very artistic and novel effects in Wall Papers. And remember, prices that, you would reasonably expect to pay for the ordinary kind of materials. A Decorative, Drapery and Upholstery Service that wil assist you in solving the problems of Home Decoration in a correct and therefore thoroughly satisfactory manner Fifth and Stark J. G. Mack & Co. Fifth and Stark Captain F. M. Powell, of Albany; First Lieutenant D. R. Gilbert, of Albany; Second Lieutenant It. R. Knox, of Al bany; Captain J. C. Johnson, of Cot tage Grove; First Lieutenant L. R. Woods, of Cottage Grove; Second Lieu tenant M. L. ScovelL of Cottage Grove; Captain A. W. Deane, of Medford; First Lieutenant E. T. Fobs, of Medford; Second Lieutenant R. N. Foster, of Medford; Captain C. O. Brown, of Port land; First Lieutenant F. W. Wright, of Portland: Second Lieutenant C. D. Hulbert. of Portland. The officers school is an annual institution. DAD WEDS SON'S WIDOW Delaware Man Marries Daughter-in- Law; Son Witness. SMYRNA, Del., April 29. Father-in- law and daughter-in-law are now hus band and wife. Joseph C. Robinson. 57 years old, a. retired farmer, and Mrs. Bessie M. Robinson. 33 years old, wid ow of Mr. Robiinson's son Frank, were married at their home here recently. Every, effort was made to keep the af fair secret. The bride of her father-in-law has five small children, ranging in age from 1 year to 11. The bridegroom has a half dozen adult children. The union of father-in-law and daughter-in-law was agreeable to the children of Mr. Robinson, one of whom, Joseph Robinson, signed his name as witness to the marriage. Another son, Ralph, also was present. The in fant of the bride and likewise grand child of the bridegroom sat in its high chair while the ceremony was performed. The. marriage makes the grandfather the stepfather of his son s children. The bride changes from sister-in-law to stepmother of her husband's sons and daughters. Servia is contemplating a rood deal of new raiiroaa construction in Servian juaceaomm. PROSPERITY IS NOTED GRANT OF HIGHER FREIGHT RATES DECLARED ONLY HINDRANCE. C. W. Hoyle, President of Pacific For warding Company, Smyn Nortk weit Favored in East That the improvement of business conditions In the Fast depends largely jn the grant of increased freight rates to the railroads. Is the opinion of C. W. Hoyle, general manager of the Pacific Coast Forwarding Company, who re turned from a business tour of the Eastern states last week. Business houses in the East, lie says, feel more inclined to release money for the Pa cific Coast now than at any time dur ing the past year. "Conditions in the Kast are very good." said Mr. Hoyle. "The South is looking up. too. People all over that territory are looking forward to a very busy year. ""Conditions all over the. country, I think, are somewhat retarded by the fact that tbe railroads are waiting for an increase in their freight rates. Much of the 'railroad extension and improvement has been delayed until that Question is decided. "Financiers in the East are ready to loosen their purse strings to the West Everybody seems to think that the opening cf the Panama Canal will be of great assistance In populating our va cant lands with immigrants from Eu rope. The East has no lands to give these immigrants. The West is their natural destination. "T think Portland Is the best-known of all the Northwest cities. Everybody we met seemed to think well of our city and our territory." Mr. Hoyle studied business condi tions in Salt Lake, Denver. Omaha, Chi cago. -Detroit. New York, Washing ton, New Orleans, El Paso, Loa Angeles and San Francisco. SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING CLASS LARGEST IN HISTORY Of INSTITUTION. :k-i..i-v i -sf- i -.. . i.rM : & ; ; I ': r :, - ' The Member ef tke Class A ret Frnt Row Ida Carson, Etta Mitch ell (Mrs. Harry Chase), Fay Gable, Blanche Brown, Marjorie Cor rtei Back: Row Earl Pwell. James Gorrie, Raadali Beott, Paul Seott mad Grace Male. SPRINGFIELD. Or.. April 39. (Special.) A class of 10. the larg est yet to be graduated from tbe Springfield High School, will be awarded diplomas at the forthcoming commencement exercises here. Fully half the members already have determined to contalnue in school and several will attend tbe State University. One member. Etta Mitchell, completed the work at midyear, and was' married Easter Sunday to Harry L. Chase. The bride, however, will receive her diploma with the rest of the class. MINISTERS ARE ASSIGNED West Washington Free Methodist Conference Completes Work. NORTH YAKIMA, Wash., May 2. (Special.) The following assignments of pastors were made at the closing business session of the West Washing ton Free Methodist conference today: Yakima district District elder. A. E. Warren; North Yakima. J. L. Phillips; Roslyn and Cleelum. Minnie Stevens; Sunny side, C. E. McReynolds; Grand view, J. K. O'Dell. Puget Sound district North, district elder, M. C. Clarke; Seattle, Ballard. B. H. Alberts; Edmonds. J. R. Phillips: Arlington. B. F. Smalley; Snohomish and Duvall, E. L. Porter; Gethhell. to be supplied; Bellingham and Alki, Charles Herrin; Lverett, O. F. Defoe; Mount Vernon and Bib Lake.'C. W. Goslow; Burlington. E. H. Harmer; Blain and Woodland, G. W. Escher; Sedro Woolley and Prairie, W. W. Dexter; New Westminster and Central Park, J. D. Mawh; Wenatchee, C. S. McKlnley; Vancouver, B. C, William Rennie. Puget Sound, district south District Elder. A. N. West: Seattle, Second Church, T. H. Marsh; Seattle, Green Lake, F. W. Cathey; Tacoma. C. M. De foe; Kelso, Carlton and Vancouver, Wash.. M. E. Callicotte and Annie G. Callicotte; Centralia. L. W. Steele Olympia and Yelm, F. H. Church and Lizsie M. Church; Ashburn and Alder, Ralph Milton; Buckley and Kellys schoolhouse, J. H. Ashton; Puyallup and Ortlng. W. C. Cummngs and G. D. French; Sunnyd&le, V. D. Poole; Hill man City, John Logan; Auburn. Alva Crackel; Seattle (Japanese Mission), W. F. Matthewson. Minnie Matthewson, supply; Whidby Island. Frank De Long; Principal Seattle Seminary and College, A. Beers; vice-president, A. u. stillwell teacher, O. A. Burns. CHURCH TO GIVE SOUVENIRS Book by Pastor on Punjab Aims t Arouse Missionary Zeal. VANCOUVER, Wash.. May . (Spe cial.) An innovation in church work will be introduced tomorrow by Rev. J. M. Canse, when each family repre sented at the morning service will be given as a souvenir, a book which he has compiled on the Punjab District, of India. ' The Vancouver District, comprising all of the Methodist Episcopal Churches in Southwestern Washington. has undertaken to support all of the mis sionaries now in the Punjab District and the book is to give lest to the contributors. As-Cap So for headache. Adv. Eye Glasses Should Go Says New York Physician Here Is His Free Prescription "Many who wear glasses could dis pense with them. Only ordinary care Is necessary. The eyes of old and young should be properly 'bathed night and morning. This Is more important than cleansing teeth," says he and then be goes on to say: "The following treatment -is worthy of fullest confidence. It is scientific immediately effective and positively harmless to the weakest of eyes, (jo to The Owl Drug Co. or any other drug store, get a tube of Optena tablets, dissolve one in a two ounce bottle of pure water and bathe the eyes two to four times daily. What is gen erally known as eye strain will aoon be banished while the muscles and nerves are permitted to perform their normal functions. It helpa diseased eyes and it keeps good eyes healthy; it is abso lutely Harmless in every way: does not smart or burn, has a wonderful effect on granulated lids and is especially recommended for dull, bleary or glassy eyes. It helps all eyes and should ba ia every home for use In emergency. The following extracts are from let ters received from users of this pre scription: "I used Optona one week for a cold in my eyes; it did me a great . deal of good." "My eyes have been falling for years. 1 am sure Optena is aoing them good and shall continue its use." "Have only been using Optona a short time. My eyes are improving wonderfully." "I find Optona very satisfactory and recommend it wherever I find an opportunity. I find It very soothing." "I've been benefited by Optona and intend to follow tha treat ment." "Have been using Optona for about three months and it baa . greatly improved my sight." "My eyes have been sore for sev eral years: were red and inflamed. Used everything recommended and gained no relief. I had my eyes examined and wore glasses for six months. I read of Optona and thought I would give it a trial. Am f lad to be able to state I got satis actory relief, and have not worn my glasses since. I feel my eyes do not reduire them." Many others have made similar re ports. If your eyes bother you. have the above prescription filled; it may do wonders for yuu. Do not become a victim of neglect You perhaps value your eyes more than any other organ, therefore it's your duty to protect them. This free prescription has given relief to thousands. Anv. NOT GOOD AFTER MAY 8, 1914 ROSE FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION TOUR DE LUXE VOTING COUPON THIS COUPON WILL COUNT FOR FIVE VOTES For Street Good for five Maaager (by whea properly filled out and aent to the Tour or otkerwlse). Room Blorgaa Building:, om or before the abava date.