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17 STATE BODY AGAIN NAMES F.V. HQL it Oregon Historical Society Re . elects President in An-' nual Meeting. RELIC COLLECTION GROWS Thomas W. Prosch, of Seattle, Re fers to Indian Wars as Blot on Record of Whites Fort Dalles Auxiliary Is Praised. .Annual business was transacted and officers were elected at the yearly meeting- of the Oreson Historical So ciety yesterday afternoon, at the Cen tral Library The annual address was delivered by Thomas "W". Froscu. of Se attle, whose subject was "The Indian War in Washington Territory." Directors met later in the society rooms on Second street and perfected plans for the coming year's work. Re rorts of officers were made and. pfeins were outlined for the future. Officers chosen yesterday afternoon were: President, Frederick V. Jlolman, re-elected; vice-president, Leslie I Scott; secretary. Professor W. G. Young, re-elected; treasurer, Edward Cookingham; directors, Leslie L. Scott and Charles B. Moores. The former vice-president. Dr. J. Ii. Wilson, sent his resignation to the society yesterday, he having removed to California to re aide. It was accepted with regret. Auxiliary's Work Praised. A report was submitted at the meet ing by Mrs. S. A. French, president of the old Fort Dalles Historical Society, an auxiliary to the state organization, which caused favorable comment. Mrs. French told of the active work of that society and It was mentioned by Mr. llimea as having been among- the most active agencies throughout the whole Northwest in preserving the records of the past. The report was adopted unan imously and placed on file. Reports of Secretary Young and Treasurer Cookingham showed good progress has been made during, the past year In members and finances. Valuable collections of documents and reoords of great interest to historians have been made President Holman remarked briefly on the need for a permanent home for the society, where the valuable records might be kept intact, saying It would be obviously Impossible to duplicate the collection If It were destroyed by fire. The meeting of the board of directors resulted in the appointment of the following committees: Legislation; George IT. Hlmes, F. G. Y'oung and Charles B. Moores: state seal, Leslie M. Scott and George H. Hlmes. The annual address dwelt upon the conflicts between, the Indians and the whites during the days that preceded the settlement of difficulties and the making of final peace. At its conclu sion Mr. Prosch, who has made a deep study of this subject, was thanked unanimously by the society. He said. In part: Vessels Astonish Indians. "When white men first came to the country the Indians had most erroneous Impressions and conceptions of them. They could estimate them only from what they knew among themselves, and from what they saw of the white men. The immense size of their ves sels 10 to 20 times that of the largest canoes at once caused astonishment, which merged into awe at the won derful things possessed and done by these strangers with white skins. Their clothing, their foods, their noisy but deadly weapons, their articles of trade were all now to the red men. They had never seen or heard of things f the kind. These white men to them were superior, almost supernatural be ings. Their possessions were deemed of extraordinary value, compared with whloh"tlvose of the Indians were as nothings . Avaricious traders took ad vantage '6f their favored situation to make bargains with the untutored savages upon the basis of 50, 100 and I sometimes 200 to- 1, As the traders Increased in numbers competition be came sharper, the natives were better Informed and wrongs of this kind were lessened in .frequency and gradually ceased. "As the years went on and the Americans became more numerous and more aggressive and bold, they crowded the natives and hampered them. Rumors came to the Indians of what had occurred between -the races 2000 miles and more to the east, and how their people had teen subjugated and destroyed- or driven out. They could see that the story thus told them was being repeatedjn the Willamette Val ley. lwhtt,:Ihlei" came to Oregon than they supposed. In the beginning; were Ln-the world, and they heard of still more planting themselves In Utah nd California. White men crossed the Indian lands, killed the game, and, in some "eases, abused the tribespeople. hoteliers rollowed, warships, gold miners and finally the office-holders of a Jiew:. territory. "In, the negotiations and treaties, the proprietary rights of the Indians to all the lands in Washington Territory were recognised by the Government of the United States.. This fact, thus brought to the attention of the natives, set them to reasoning along a. line of thought not Intended. They saw the white people In crease from about 1000 In 1860 to about KO00 lit. 1855. These white people had taken vast tracts or land, and the best land at that, that belonged to the In dians. The most, fertile lands; the most level and approachable; the choic est landings and townsltes: the camp grounds, cemeteries, fishing sites, ber ry fields, were all taken in this whole wale manner by white men, who, as the Indians learned, had no right to them. '.Coming of Miners Is Climax. . Further, these apparently lawless white men had no use for more than one per cent of the lands thus taken... As they became more numerous they also became more harsh and arbitrary with the Indians.' The laws of the latter had no force with the white men, while their own laws were imposed upon the natives, whether or tio, and the Indiana Invariably got the worst of it In their If gal and sometimes illegal altercations. The Indian mind gradually came to know, that It was only a question of time .until they would be reduced and perhaps destroyed by these new, strong people, who had come among them; either thst or a combination among the Indians, a sudden war. an extermination of the strangers. While they were thus contemplating their unhappy situation a new cause for trouble arose, because of the gold discoveries and the large influx of miners." ' After recounting in detail tho vari ous .Indian wars that followed in the territory, Mr. Prosch said: , "It Is . not always agreeable to say food things of the Indians, and it Is not always grateful to say bad things of the .whites, but it is none the less truei' bp;it said to our shame, that the most atrocious, fiendish and barbarous acts nf the struggle herein briefly treated were thoser of our own people Hi" cruel, "cold-blooded killlxLgr of the wife and six children of Chief Spencer; the killing and mutilation of Chief Peu-peu-mox-mox, and other deeds of similar character that we all know of, but shrink from mentioning. JYMWA CLUB ELECTS Jewish Young Men and Women Holds Enthusiastic Meeting. At an enthusiastic meeting, the Jewish Young Men and Women's As sociation, The Jymwa Club, held Its semi-annual election Thurrday in the new clubrooms in the B'nal B'rlth build ing. For the first time In its history, the club elected an officer for a second term, Joseph M. Tonkon, president. The other officers are: vice-president, Miss Bella Secord; secretary. Miss R- Barrel; treasurer, S. Stern; editor. Jack Som ners. and sergeant at arms, Morton Goldstrum. The Jymwa Club, since moving Into Its new quarters. Is gradually becom ing one of the most important organi sations In the Jewish Circles. Being progressive In membership, and bavins; for its aims "Co-operation for social and Educational advancement" and Vf i.LJ Frederick V. Ilolmin, Re-EIected President of the Orfgoa His torical Society. assistance to each, others, and those in need of help. It has the support of many prominent people. Having some good talent among Its members, the Jymwa are planning for a performance In the early part of February, which will be for the benefit of the Jewish war sufferers of Europe, The play Is to be given under the di rection of Jack Sommers. BUTTERMILK IN DEMAND New Hood River Creamery Busy But Supply Kalis feliort. HOOD RIVER. Or., Dec. 19. (Spe cial.) Hood River people are becom ing addicted to the habit of the flow ing bowl, filled not with strong drink, but with fresh buttermilk from the new Hood River Creamery. F. W. Bluhm. .superintendent of the new in stitution, which has been in operation for the past month, says that the but termilk demand la far greater than the supply. "While our amount of cream Is in creasing daily," he says, "we cannot nearly supply local dealers. Hood River consumers are supporting the creamery and are calling for our product." During tho 20 days that the cream ery -was in operation during November the largest cream check, one for J74.ll, was paid to Howard Pealer. a West Side orchardist. who has a thoroughly equipped dairy bam. Mr. Pealer erected the irst silo built here. An other silo has since been completed in the Upper Valley. is is at PERS0NALMENTI0N. A. J. Johnston, of Astoria, is at the Carlton. E. J. Stewart, of Corvallis. is at the Oregon. John A- Carson, of Salem, is at the Imperial. C. G. Anderson, of Spokane, is at the Multnomah. Mrs. M. P. James, of Salem, is at the Oregon. R. II. Dearborn, of Corvallis, is at the Seward. Rev. J. R. N. Bell, of Astoria, is at the Imperial. J. E. Roberts, of The Dalles,' is at the Nortonia.' L. A. Marsh, of Seattle, is registered at the Eaton. Mrs. E. Bluchard, of Salem, is at the Cornelius. Miss Florence Clark, of Philomath, Is at the Seward. C. G. Coker, of Seattle, Is registered at the Seward. O. J. Oswald, of Mount Angel, at the Carlton. John Martin Jones, of Bayvlew, at the Nortonia.. George L. Rows, of " Flavel, Is the. Multnomah. Frank Lee Is registered at the Carl ton from Silverton. W. C. Knighton is registered at the Seward from Salem. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Scott, of Medford, are at the Cornelius. F. J. Carney is . registered at the Imperial from Astoria. J. G. Mcintosh, of Seattle, Is reg istered at the Carlton. Harry E. Moores is registered at the Nortonia from Seattle. W. M. Van Duyn. of Coburg. Is reg istered at the Perkins. George Elwood. of Forest Grove, Is registered at the Eaton. Mr. and Mrs. James Petty, of Sea side, are at the Perkins. A. W. Norblad, City - Attorney of Astoria, is at the Imperial. N. Whealdon, of The Dalles. ex-State Senator, is at the Perkins. Mrs. E. V. D. Paul, of the La Sal Ranch, near Sheridan, Is at the Cor nellus. Mrs. Charles Van Duyn, of Marsh field, is at the Multnomah. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Wilson, of Marsh- field, are at the Cornelius. J. W. Winters is registered at the Perkins from Independence. Mr. and Mrs. J. Eade, of Hood River, are registered at the Oregon. Angus McDougall and Joe Bilodeau are registered at the Multnomah. Mr. and Mrs. William T. Darch, of Goldendale, are at the Nortonia. Preston Warwick, of Goldendale, wasn.. is registered at the Eaton. G. P. Goss, of Buxton, accompanied by Mrs. Goss, is registered at the Eaton. E. H. Simms and J. H. Hosklns. of Tacoma, are registered at the OregonT Eugene McCIung, who graduated from the Portland Academy last year ana is now a student at Stanford Uni verslty. has returned home to pass his unristmas vacation. CHICAGO, Dec 19. (Special.) T. S. Kennedy, of Baker, Or., is registered at the ureal iortnern Hotel here. Filberts. Property Sold. William Brandes purchased part of a lot in Elbcrta from Anton Baier for 3000. Nettle Victory took title to a lot in Regents Heights from the North Port land Investment Company for $800. 1" ' mft ll Hi-fi- r 1 ' ' rrr '1 J "SEE THEM IN OUR WINDOWS" k WW AAa . FIR1 1000 MEN'S $3.00 HATS! T A. a at 1- 1 rf J. A or jiincoai at me .reopie s ow?re, xu-iuo Third Street, will receive, absolutely free, their choice of any $3.00 Hat in the store. ? Open Every Evening Until Christmas Astoundin Off CMMn Here Is a Clothing Sale That Is Taking the Town by Storm Just think of choosing from such famous clothing as Adler-Rochester, Stratford System and Clothes of Quality in such a sale as this. This is Portland's great est clothing stock, and the group advertised here at $9.99 is by far the greatest selection of garments ever gathered together at a bargain price. No man can afford to not heed this call. Come tomorrow and see with your own eyes that this sale stands alone as the very greatest clothing sale Portland has ever known. Peoples CI o tiling Co. 104-106 Third St, Bet. Washington and Stark i Usud I - -r inwn i tir o "I i,isjiij ' tg-m' 1 mwii ' si 1 juims pup u i.m.iwm I" ui mmnm buij 'Liiai r w tunn iwsi i wi- --- Nr'mti 4 I 1 I ' Isfl ss ill rvr 1 L TB-JI-SIMI 11 RELIEF AWAITS SHIP Washington for Belgium to Ar rive January 15. UNION'S AID TOTALS $1580 Free Transportation to Carry (sup plies Throughout Oregon to Port land, as Shipping Center Do nations Xow Are $6785. Oregon's relief ship, carrying food stuffs to Belgium, the steamer Wash ington, will reach Portland January 15, according' to advices received--by--the) Oregon Belgian relief . committee yes terday. It is asked that all shipments from -outside points be sent in. an soon as possible in order that they may be ready for loading upon the vessel's arrival. - All transportation companies in the state have agreed to brlnpr the sup plies to Portland free of charge. Shipments should be consigned to Bel gian relief committee, care of Munici pal Dock, Portland. Ship to Carry Hellcf Supplies. 1 The steamer Washington is supplied by the American Commission for Kelief In Belgium to transport Oregon and Washington contributions to the starv ing people of that country, and is now on its way to this Coast. It will reach Seattle January 7, and, after taking on the stocks of provisions being col lected there, it will come directly to Portland. Approximately $13,000 in cash, provi sions and clothing has been collected by the Oregon committee. Union's Aid Totals 15S0. Union, Or., made a most gratifying report to Chairman Samuel Hill, of the committee, yesterday. Advices were sent that Lucette Temple, No. 14, Pythian Sisters, has collected new clothing to the value of $580 for the Belgians. Besides, the people of Union have extended aid in provisions that will bring this city's contributions to the work up to the value of $1000. Cash received by the committee to date follows: Previously acknowledged ......... .$0,034. 31 Two f rler.ds -J0.00 J. H. -Vogt 25.00 Churches of Salem,, Thanksgiving day offerlncr 321.50 Albion Ij. Gil- 2...0' The J. K. Gill Company y".0c) JudKB William B. Gilbert o.OU W. C. Alvord 10. OO A. H. Dcvers aO.OO n-v. AUolph Habcrly. Bandcn, Or... .".00 William Gadsby lo.OO Dr. Gustave E. Bruere. . 30.00 w. H. Ounckley 10.00 Thomas M. Anderson and Mrs. , Charles Gauld 30.00 Dr. R. C. Coffey 2.".00 E. E. Bosworth 1.00 Luring- K. Adams 5 00 O. F. Berg 2. ,10 Portland Cattle Loan Company 30.00 C. D. Bruun 10.00 John M. Gearin I'li.OO M. V. Brady 5.00 Bell A Co.. Inc 2S.00 V. E. Blank l.oo TT. V. Oatpy. '. 1Q 0o R. K. Bryan r,.oo HeU is-GroRHinayrr Company "o.oo Jerry K. BrouaiJKh r..oo Dr. Robert H. Kills.... 2."..110 Frank Dayton r..o Lewis Investment Company 250.00 Total J0.785.Sl Donations of foodstuffs, etc.. approximate value: Previously acknowledged .. $11,105.00 Pythian Agisters, Lucetta Temple No. 14. Union Or., new clothing 5S0.15 Merchant KxcllaliRe, by A. Cohn, secretary. Portland. 4o l,bls. flour 200.00 Robert ri. Farrell. Portland, 10 cases Columbia River stiad "2.00 T. J. Armstrong. 20 lbls. flour .. lOO.Ou M. G. Jtussi, 4 bbls flour 20.0o Total $12.037.15 WHITMAN DEBATERS NAMED Triangular ' Contest Will Be Held WHITMAN' COULEliE. Walla Walla, Wash., Dec. 19 (Special.) At the de bate tryouts last night under Profes sors W. K. Davrs and R. P. Boaz, of the English department, and W. A. Bratton, of the mathematics department, Earl Stlmson. of Spokane, and Kussell Mil ler, of Wenatchee. were chosen to rep resent Whitman in the triangular conference-meet with the University of Washington;- at Seattle, and Ralph W. Snyder, of Spokane, and William K. Berney, of Walla Walla, will debate for Whitman at Walla Walla against Washington State College. The question is, "Resolved, that mu nicipalities should control all public utilities within their limits." Tho de bates will be held some time in March. The Whitman teams will begin to pre pare their arguments after the holidays. GAS FROM FIRE KILLS TWO Men Found Dead In Statlcm-llouse at liaton Suffocated In Sleep. WEtSBK, Idaho, Dec. 19. Special.) Two men were found dead in the Short Line station house at Eaton, six miles west of here, yesterday. A lire built on the cinder floor suffocated them by the gas and smoke. Letters on the bodies indicate that the victims are Martin Costello. of Pat ton, Pa., aged about 40, and Rumaldo Trujillo, a Mexican, of Hanchos de Taos. N. M., aged about 25. When dis covered Trujillo was sitting upright on a bench, while Costello, who had an artificial leg, had fallen into the Are and his lower limbs were partially burned. The bodies were brought to this city by Coroner McCann ana Sheriff Walker and are being held at the undertaking parlors of Northam & McCann, awaiting further develop ments. An effort is being made to lo cate relatives. Xo New Part (Argonaut.) The German Ambassador, Count von Bernstorff. said at a luncheon at Jacob II. Schiff's cottage at Seabright: "To blame Germany for 'this war shows an ignorance of welt politik as excessive as the broker's ignorance of art. A banker said to a broker: 1 want you to come and spend the week-end with me in the country. I want to show you a Murillo, a Bouguereau and a Tinto retto that I bought last week.' Why, man. what a fool you are," said the broker, 'to' buy foreign cars in war time! Don't you know you'll never be able to get new parts. " A REQUEST WITH OMY FoVll MOItK SHOPPING DAYS BEPOItE CHRISTMAS we urge upon our patrons the Importance of shopping early In the day. BECAUSE no women employes will be retained after 6 P. M., and, owing to the character of the merchandise in our Sixth-street building, our main building. Sixth and Alder streets, will not be open evenings. In order to help our large army of saleswomen In their sincere desire to serve you well In the limited shopping time, whenever possible for you to do so PLEASE SHOP EARLY IN THE DAY. Toytown and the Men's Furnishing Departments will be open evenings from to 9 o'clock until Christmas. In all de partments immense stocks of New Gift Merchandise, never be fore shown, have been brought forward for your selections, and is the greatest assortment ever offered in Portland. Ot'R KEdl EST to shop early In the day during the few re maining days before Christmas Is to your further advantage In facilitating the delivery of Gift Purchases. 1 DR.J.D.WHITMOREDEAD MASY PUBLIC OFFICES ARE OX LIST OF" ACCOMPLISH MEXTS. Physician. Who Studied Under nr. Ludlom, Is Survived by W'ldsw and Sen. Dr. Jared D. Whttmore, who died last week, had been a resident of Portland for four years. He was born on South Creek, Bradfteld County, Pennsylvania. April 8. 1S5S. He was the son of George Whltmore, a lawyer. Dr. Wbitmore was the youngest of three sons and three daughters. After leaving the country school he was graduated from the University of I V ' t I s I 3 In the Chicago Homeopathic Medical College. After a short practice in Rock ford, Mich., Dr. Whltmore returned to college, completing his studies in the Spring of 1SS2, when he located in Malta. 111., and conducted an extensive practice for three years, thence return ing to Chicago. He was appointed pub lic vaccinator under the administration of Carter Harrison. Dr. Whltmore decided to locate per manently In Oregon, and selected To ledo in 1903. He was appointed Health Officer of Yaquina Bay by Governor Chamberlain, and also held the position of physician and surgeon at the Siletz Indian Agency. In the Summer of 1905 he moved to Coos County, and while there conducted the Coquille City Hospital, and a pri vate hospital at Myrtle Point. Dr. Whitmore leaves a widow and on. Si A r-J'i T Late Jared D. Wtlnere. Michigan in 1S79. He studied medicine under Dr. Willitts, and was graduated from Hahneman Medical College, of Chicago, in 1878. He studied as a specialist under the eminent Dr. Ludlom and under Dr. Pratt, taking a post-graduate course USE OF OWN STONE URGED Manufacturers Want Federal Build ings Made of Oregon Product. The directors of the Manufacturers" dissociation adopted a resolution Krlday urging the United States Senators and Congressmen from Oregon to do their utmost to secure the use of Oregon stone in the construction of the new Eederal buildings at The Dalles and Medford. A telegram also was sent to the Oregon representatives in Wash ington by Li. Samuel, president of the Oregon Industrial league. In a statement issued yesterday Da vid M. Dunne, president of the Manu facturers' Association. criticised tho Builders' Exchange of Portland for op posing the efforts of other local bodies in support of the local materials. It is unwarranted, he says, to indorse the expenditure of $20,000 among the work, lngmen of Bedford, Ind.. when a Hone of equal quality may be secured at home. PIONEER OF 1847 DEAD Mrs. Anna Iayton, of Philomath, Is Victim of Heart Trouole. PHILOMATH. Or.. Dec. 1 (Special.) Mrs. Anna Layton. a pioneer og 1847, died at her home In Philomath Decern 13 of heart trouble, aged 75 years. Mrs. Layton crossed the- Tsins with her parents when 8 yeariif -age. Her father settled In Benton County, where the family has been prominent in all local activities. She leaves a sister, Mrs. Rachel Stout, of p-armington. Wash., and a. half-sis- lip mm- ;f4 MUSIC WITH EALS YOU R The Victrola, Graphonola or Edison Diamond Disc will give it to you in your own home. Things taste better, dinner is more successful, entertaining is a delight with the assistance of one of the wonderful inventions. Various styles from $15 to $450 and terms as low as $1.00 a week, at Graves Music Go. 151 Fourth Street, Between Morrison and Alder ter. Mrs. Addle Thompson, of " Seattle. .She also leaven two children. Mrs. James Parker, of Philomath, and Mr. Brown, also of Philomath. 11 WIVES GAIN FREEDOM Talcs of Ill-Mated Couples Heard by Several Judges. Kleven divorces were granted to wives by Circuit Judges yesterday, Jo sephine Loomts was given a- divorce from A. B. Loomis. former captain of a flreboat. on grounds of cruelty and de sertion. Although Earl L. Nelson brought suit for divorce froiri Mlna Nel son on grounds of cruelty, the divorce was granted to Mrs. Nelson. The following divorces were grantcil by Circuit Judge Davis: Esther Don nelly from Charles C- Donnelly, deser tion; Emily Klukas from Ludwlg Klu kas, cruelty; Ivy Davis from Vinton L. Davis, cruelty; Leona Dardcn from Bert if. Darden. desertion. Judge Uatens separated the follow ing couples: Sarah E. Uale from J. M. Gale, cruelty; Katharine C'arty from Frank R. Carty. cruelty; Mollis Guriit from Sam Clurin, cruelty; Bettiie Lav son from Louis Larson, alias Lec Hardy, desertion. Circuit Judge Phelps, as bin last offi cial act before leavlng'for his -home in Pendleton this morning, dissolved the bonds between Maud Eernyhough eml lVllliam Fernyhough, wherein' cruelty was alleged. ' i i V4, I V, - i 5 f 1 i.y DR. E. G. AUSPLUND tiUUU UixliM JSil What Do You Want for Christmas? "A beautiful diamond" very pret ty, but not necessary. "Beautiful clothes" all very nice, but can live without them. Beautiful Teeth Absolutely necessary, and I car prove that you cannot live and be healthy without Rood TEETH. Remember your TKKTH at least every Christians. ' 1 will give you special Inducements. I will do your work without pais I will do it so well that It can't be better.- Are you satisfied f t 1 We Don't Hurt You. We Uon't CJiarice Too Much. We Do tiood Work. Don't hesitnte to come here be cause I advertise. 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