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THE SUNDAY OREGOJflAN, PORTLAND, JULY 12, 1914. 8 1000 DEATHS LAID TO COLLIER'S MATE Unauthorized Change in Stors tad's Course Blamed for Collision With Liner. TESTIMONY IN CONFLICT Canadian Wreck Commission Holds Third Officer Was Negligent In Navigating Vessel Himself, Not Calling Captain. QUEBEC, July 11. Alfred Tuftenes, third officer of the Danish collier fitorstad. wag held today by the Wreck Commission to be directly to blame tor the collision with the Empress of Ireland in the St. Lawrence River that caused the loss of more than 1.000 Uvea. The Commission finds the youner mate was "wrong and negligent In keeping the navigation of the vessel In his own hands and failing to call the captain when he saw the fog com ing on." The report says the disaster was not due to any special characteristics of the St. Lawrence. It was a disaster which might have occurred in any river in similar circumstances. It is held that the dominant cause of the collision was the Storstaa s cnange 01 ' ... i j . course, wmcn tne tnira oiuuer wuio wfthmit consulting- his superior, the first officer, who was in charge of the ship at the time. Direct Testimony Conflicts. The report notes a radical conflict !n the testimony of officers of the Em press and of the Storstad. "Witnesses from the Storstad," reads the report, "say they were approach ing eo as to pass red to red, while those from the Empress say they were approaching so as to pass green to green. The stories are irreconcilable. We have, therefore, thought It advis able to found our conclusions almost entirely on the events spoken of by the witnesses and on their probable pequence in order to arrive at a solu tion of the difficulty. "We have come to the conclusion that Mr. Tuftenes was mistaken if he supposed that there was any intention on the part of the Empress to pass port to port, or that she, in fact, by her lights manifested the intention of doing so; but It appears to us to be a mistake which would have been of no consequence If both ships had sub sequently kept their courses. Course Altered In Fog. Shortly after the ships came into the position of green to green, as claimed by Captain Kendall, or red to red. as claimed by Mr. Tuftenes, the fog shut them out from each other and It la while they were both enveloped In this fog that the course of one or the other waa changed and the collision brought about. Therefore, the ques tion as to who Is to blame resolves It self Into a simple Issue, namely, which. If either, of the ships changed her course during the fog. There is. In our opinion, no ground for saying that the course of the Em press of Ireland was ever changed In the sensa that the wheel waa willfully moved, but as the hearing proceeded another explanation was propounded, namely, that the vessel changed her course, not by reason of any willful alterations of her wheel, but In conse quence of some uncontrollable move ment This, it was suggested, might have been due to an Insignificant area of rudder or some mishap to the steering gear, but, saya the report, "we are of the opinion that the allegations as to their conditions are not well founded." details was favored by the business men of the United States, who voted in 36 states, under the referendum called for by the Chamber of Com merce of the United States, on the pending trust bills. The vote against attempt by statute to forbid discriminations In prices of commodities was 531 to 22. That a proposal to compel persons controlling the product of mines to sell to all applicants who may be re sponsible, is wrong in principle and unworkable In practice, was voted 527 to 32. That there should be no statutory prohibition of conditions accompanying sales and leases to the effect that buy ers or Iesses cannot Dandle or use the products of competitors, was voted 511 to 35. That a final decree In an equity suit brought by the Government which es tablishes the existence or the non-existence of restraint of trade or of a monopoly should be conclusive evi dence as to the same general fact in private actions brought against the same defendants under the anti-trust laws, was voted 84 to 62. CONVICT LABOR ESPOUSED Corvallls Man to Represent His County With This Mission. COKVALJ-JS, Or., July 11. (Special.) The Benton County Court has au thorized Sam H. Moore, of this city, to represent the county at the Good Roads Convention at Medford the last of this month. Mr. Moore is the originator of a plan to use convict labor In the manufacture of road materials, state roads also to receive state aid in materials and con vlct labor, so far as available. He ad vocates the purchase by the state of a shale, and rock, or cement, deposit, the building of a cement plant and the op eration of the plant with convict labor. He believes that the convicts will be doing labor not likely to be done by paid labor. MELVILLE E. INGALLS DIES Kailroad Man and Financier Victim of Heart Disease. HOT SPRINGS, Va, July 11. Melville E. Ingalls. until two years ago cnair man of the board of directors of the Big Four Railroad, and long identified with the Vanderbilt railroad interests, died here today from heart failure. Mr. Ingalls was 72 years old. He was reared on a farm His career as a railroad man and financier began in 1870, when he became president of the Indianapolis, Cincinnati & Lafay ette Railroad. In the reorganization lie created the Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis & Chicago, and later consoli dated it with other railroads, forming the Big Four system. Besides the widow and a daughter, Mr. Ingalls is survived by four sons, Melville E Ingalls, Jr.. and Fay Ingalls, of New York; George H. Ingalls, of Chicago, and Albert S. Ingalls, of Cleveland. The funeral will be held Monday from the First Unitarian Church here. Charles P. Taft will be one of the pallbearers. MEDICAL FIRMS INDICTED Grand Jurors Who Kept Defendants Informed Pace Trouble. SAN FRANCISCO. July ft Seven teen indictments against more than 20 medical practitioners and members of medical firms were returned today by a Federal grand Jury charging them with using the malls to defraud. After the Indictments had been made. Information was given out at the of fice of the United States District At torney that several of the grand jury men who had heard evidence in the investigation had kept certain of the medical men informed as to what ac tion was being taken. If this is proved, the District Attorney said, contempt charges would be filed against the grand Jurors. SHIP'S OFFICERS ACCUSED Captain. .Ma to- and Purser Indicted for Assaulting Sailor. SAN FRANCISCO, July 11. A Fed eral grand Jury today returned indict ments against Captain Harry Strem mel, of the steamship Harvard. Robert Hill, mate, Eric Froberg, second mate, and Robert C. Pitt, purser, charging them with an assault on the high seas against Louis Lull, a sailor. Captain Stremmel and Hill were ar rested when the Harvard arrived here July 1 from San Pedro, -following com plaints made by passengers of their treatment of Lull. 3000 REGISTER IN RECALL Central i.i Election July 20 Dally Star, Official Organ, Resumes. CENTRALIA, Wash., July 11. (Spe cial.) With a total registration of about 3000, the registration books for the recall election to be held In Cen tralla July 20 closed last night. From the Importance of the election it was thought the registration would be greater. Victor Jackson, editor of the Dally Star, who was responsible for the re call, and whose plant was recently sold at auction to satisfy creditors, has taken a new lease on life, and will start publishing his paper again Mon day, issuing in the morning instead of evening. When Jackson ceased pub lication the recallers were without an official organ. WATER TURBINE WRECKED Equipment of Washing-ton-Oregon Company at Kelso Damaged. KELSO, Wash., July 11. (Special.) The water turbine at the power plant of the Washington Oregon Corporation ran away early Thursday morning, causing heavy damage to the entire equipment. Two large fly wheels exploded, tear ing out almost the entire side of the building and throwing large pieces of the wheel clear across the Kalama River. The shafting and belting were twisted and deranged. Culdesac Votes Water Bonds. CULDESAC, Idaho, July 11. (Spe cial.) The taxpayers of Culdesac, at a special election, voted bonds to the amount of $10,000 to purchase the pres ent water system, the vote standing 65 for the bonds and 9 against. As soon as the necessary steps have been com pleted the municipal authorities will take over the plant and make extensive Improvements. INTERFERENCE IS OPPOSED Business Men Vote on Trust Bills Pending in Congress. WASHINGTON, July 11. Non-interference with business in Its general Splendid Medicine Stomach Trouble I Suffered for Several Years Peruna Restored My Health Mrs. Elizabeth Keuther, No. 608 Twelfth St, N. W Washington, D. C, writes: "I am pleased to endorse Peruna as a splen did medicine for .catarrh and atom- . ach trouble, from which I suffered for several years. I took It for sev eral months and at the end of that I time found my health! was restored and have! felt splendidly everj since. I now take It when I contract a cold and It soon rids the system of any catarrhal tendencies. Over Ten Years Ago. "I would not be without Peruna. Although it was over ten years ago that I first gave you my testimonial, I am of the Same opinion as when I wrote it, and give you the privilege to use it as you see fit. I still use Pe runa when I think it necessary. I am recommending It to my neighbors whenever a chance occurs." I Still Praise Peruna. Peruna is undoubtedly a splendid medicine for the stomach. A great many people after years of searching for a remedy finally try Peruna and are cured. This remedy is especially helpful in cases of weakness of the Btomach. Those who prefer to take tablets instead of liquid medicine can get Peruna Tablets. Don't Be Misled if You Have Tuberculosis No specific has been discovered for Tu berculosis, but Eckman's Alterative has been successful In many cases. Read of this case: 393 Seventh Ave., 'ew York. "Gentlemen: Five years ago last August I was taken to St. Francis' Hospital to be treated for bronchitis and congested lungs. After several weeks' treatment I was ad vised by the doctor to go to a convalescent sanitarium, but could not be admitted be cause the doctor at the hospital, after a thorough examination, declared my case Tubercular, and gave me a certificate to that effect. I showed the certificate to Father Stark, and he advised me to take Eckman's Alterative. 1 took It faithfully. and soon found myself free from night sweats and fever. I have not taken the Alterative now for two years, and can truthfully say I am well. I feel better and am stronger than before my sickness." (Abbreviated.) (Affidavit) MART KORHAMER, Eckman's Alterative Is most efficacious In bronchial catarrh and severe throat and lung affections and upbuilding the system. Contains no harmful or hablt-formlng drugs. Accept no substitutes. Sold by The Owl Drug Co. and leading druggists. Write Eckman Laboratory, Philadelphia, Pa-, for booklet of recoveries e n- ,aO o S-SO-On Saturdays From 9 to 6 On Thursdays During: the Hot Months of July and August We Close at 1 P. M Thus Giving Our Employes a Half Holiday -Lend This Movement Your Support Half -Wool Black and White Shepherd Checks, $1 Grade at 75c A worthy underpricing of several bolts of 54-inch half -wool Dress Goods. A fabric of clear, even weave and splendid weight. Comes in all size black and white Shepherd Checks. Regular $1.00 quality, now on sale at 77C At Your Service Pacific Phone Marshall 5080 The Most in Value, The Best in Quality At Your Service Home Phone No. A 2112 All Wool 32 -Inch French Challies on Sale at the Low Price of 42 One of the most desirable materials for Summer wear. Comes in an end less variety of neat small designs, dots, stripes, etc., in pretty color combinations, both 28 and 32-inch widths, now on sale at the low price of 42c Great July Sale of Summer Goods The Sale Is a "Mark-Down" Right Through the StoreDon't Fail to Profit by It Industry without thrift is a fruitless task. To move forward here and score progress from season to season, we must work industriously i i :uj. a A cA Qr7T.Q Via on1 rvf rho spnssnn wip mark rirvwm t.n clean nr. A new low TSLnse of mice is inaugurated xiiiu. ijyj ul-iwhj tiij vj w j""' v - - fJ X. w . r n 1 i "1 1 Jl AC ! - . to keep stocks bright and new which is effective in all departments of this ambitious store. You may well judge the values from these offerings: JIT W98 I For Choice An Extraordinary Underpricing of Women's Charming Silk Dresses Daintily and Attractively Trimmed Gar mehts in Crepe de Chine, Messalines, Charmeuse and Poplins; every desirable color and all sizes in lot; values to $25.00, on sale at It is a prominent manufacturer's entire sample line about 200 Finely Finished Silk Dresses, including the season's latest and best styles. There are so many beautiful, brand-new, smart, Summery models it is quite impossible to pick the few that are more deserving of your attention than others. Suffice it to say that their eharm, when viewed face to face, is magnetic. It is certainly a wonderful showing of authoritative models andthe values at this sale are extraordinary. An early visit to our Suit Section tomorrow will give you first choice of styles, size and colors. You may select from daintily and attractively trimmed Dresses in Crepe de Chine, Messaline, Charmeuse and QO Silk Poplins in values to $25, at sensational low price P A Great Mid-Season Clearance of Women's Fine Silk Waists in Summer Styles Thfiv nnrne in Crene de Chine. Taffeta and Messaline (to QC Silks in white and colors; values to $6.50, your choice. pJ.OJ Act Quicklv! And profit by this great underpricing ot captiva ting styles in Fine Silk Waists. You have choice from ap unlim ited variety of models for street or evening wear. They come in Crepe de Chine, Messaline ana Tan-eta siiks m wmte aim m most wanted colors. All sizes m values up xo $6.50, priced for this sale at only $3.85 A Radical and Positive Underpricing of the Season's Most Beautiful Wash Goods Included are Ratines, Silk and Cotton Mixtures, Voiles, Crepes, Tub Silks, etc., Brocades, Plain Colors, Figures, Of Stripes and Flowers; all colors in 50c, 65c and 75c JJJ qualities, on sale at, the yard A brilliant and remarkably large display. A great overstock of high-grade Wash Goods prompts this extraordinary price reduc tion. They are just such fabrics as are in greatest demand for immediate use. This season's goods in popular weaves and col orings. Included are Ratines, silk and cotton mixtures; Voiles, Crepes and Tub Silks in brocades, plain shades, flowers, figures and stripes. All bright, crisp and soft-finished Wash Goods of the finest qualities that sell regularly at 50c, 60c, 65c JUKI I oiz a. yt-i u., a uiv vicoioulc j. j.xa Fancy Batiste at, Yard, 15 Just received 100 bolts of dainty Flowered and Figured Batistes, charming new color ings with white or tinted ground. A wash fabric of beau tiful finish, under- C priced at Plisse Crepes at, Yard, 25 Another great shipment of the fashionable Plisse Crepes at hand. The assortment includes a large variety of pretty flow ered designs in various color ings. They are priced at Continued for Tomorrow and Tuesday With Renewed Lots Dainty Undermuslins 79c Snowv fresh and interestingly new with attractive and practical ideas," but above all of keen interest to women replenishing their wardrobes for the vacation season at shore or mountains. All of them up to the rigid standard of excellence that you who know this store are well aware we demand of our makers. Good sense and refinement stamp every garment.. Sturdy yet fine fabrics, dainty trimmings and last but not least UNDEKPEICED ! The Gowns are made of good quality nainsook and crepe, in either slipover or button-front style, with high or V neck, with long or short sleeves. They are prettily trimmed with fancy yokes, laces and embroideries. " Shown in good length and fullness. The Combination Suits come in all this season's new styles, includ ing the popular Knickerbockers, Princess, circular or plain styles. They are made of fine nainsook, longcloth and crepe in either corset cover and drawers or corset cover and skirt. All are neatly trimmed with lace, insertions, embroideries, and run with ribbons. The Princess Slips are made of high-grade nainsook, crepe and longcloth. They are trimmed with fine embroideries, insertions and laces the skirt being trimmed to match with deep flounces, scalloped embroidery edge or plain hem. The Skirts are shown in a large variety of styles, well made of fine nainsook and crepe. They are trimmed with deep embroid ery flounces or plain with scalloped embroidery edge. They come in'the new narrow width, also some in medium full width. These . -i t ,1 , n T 1 X. rh-f OH are all high-grade garments tnat sen regmany ai y.ov At this sale you have choice of the entire assortment at 79 Deep Price Reductions on The Best Styles in Women's Pumps The new "Kidney-heeled" Colonial, "Baby 'Doll" and tfo ao other styles in regular $3-$3.50 qualities, on sale, pair . PG4tO Here is a sale of the very newest and best styles in Women's and Misses' Pumps that will be warmly welcomed by those who would save a worthy amount in the purchasing of strictly high-grade Footwear. Included are the new "Kidney-heeled" Patent and Dull Leather Colonial Pumps with black steel ornament. Also the new semi-English or broader-toed lasts, as well as the extremely popular suede-lined short vamp "Baby Doll" Ankle Pumps with extra wide silk grosgain bows. They come iu patent, velvet and dull leathers and they'll cost you $3.50 anywhere. At the same great saving we include our entire stock of one and two-strap Pumni with medium, low or high heels. All sizes in Al velvet, dull kid and patent leathers. Standard qualities that were made to sell regularly at $3.00 and $3.50 the pair, on sale d0 AO in our Basement at the low price of PfcuxO An Unsurpassed Showing and Sale of Dainty, New Satin Striped Tub Silks 32 inches wide. They come in a large variety of RKr colors; $1.00 and $1.25 qualities at, yard OiJC Again we are enabled, through a very special purchase, direct from the manufacturers, to offer you out-of-the-ordinary Silk values? It is an unsurpassed showing andwsale of the new satin-striped Tub Silks. They come full 32 inches wide and are shown in a large variety of colored stripes. They are guarant nl absolutely fast color. They will make up into beautiful, cool gar ments for Summer wear. At this sale you have ftr choice from regular $1 and $1.25 qualities at, yard OtJK, Hundreds of Satisfied Purchasers Have Profited by This Great Underpricing of 45-Inch Embroidery Flouncings Included are the most charming novelties in the finest Ofif. French Crepes, Voiles, etc.; values to $5 a yard at It is now for you to profit by the unusual economy made possible by this great clearance sale of our entire stock of high-clas-Embroidery Flouncings. Included are a great variety of desirable new patterns in the finest French Crepes, Voiles, etc. The Em broideries that comprise this sale are positively urrequaled for ex cellence, excellence of patterns, of quality and of value. You have choice from qualities formerly sold up to $5.00 a Q$r yard, at this sale for the low price of only 70v Phenomenal Showing and Sale of Dainty Shadow Lace Flouncings Twelve, eighteen and twenty-seven-inch widths, in an OCf endless variety of patterns; values to 59c yard, at J In an effort to immediately close out a great overstock of these Popular Laces, we have arranged this special sale at a price that does not represent the wholesale cost. Included are a great va riety of neat and attractive patterns in 12, 18 and 27-incn widtht,. The popular Shadow Flouncing Laces, especially adapted for overdrapes and trimming of Summer dresses. Qualities OCr sold regularly at 59c, priced for this sale at, yard &M Sale Women's Sweater Coats An indispensable garment for outdoor wear at shore or d -i no mountain. Regular $3 grade, priced this sale only p 1 70 How comfortable you'd be, when on your outing, in one of these Fine Sweater Coats, and what a splendid laving will accrue to you if you take advantage of this sale. We were fortunate in securing a fine lot of Women's and Misses' Heavy All-Wool Sweaters at a third less than regular, and that is the way we have priced them to you. They come in ruff-neck styles and in all sizes in cardinal and oxford'gray. Garments that Bel 1 1 Qft everywhere at $3, priced for this sale at pi.0 $4 to $5 Women's Ruff and V-Neck Sweaters $2.98 A glance at these Fine Worsted Sweater Coats will suggest com fort for Summer outings, or evening wear. They are fashionable garments shown in the popular plain weaves and in Ruff or V neck styles. Included are all sizes in white, cardinal and oxford grav. Regular $4.00 to $5.00 lines, placed on sale dp QO tomorrow at the low price of j .