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3 CHINA OBDURATE III WIDOW WITH $15,000,000 FORTUNE AND YOUTHFUL WIDOWER, LEFT $1,000,000 BY FIRST WIFE, MARRIED IN VIRGINIA. "XOU CAN DO BETTER FOB LESS ON THIRD STREET ' A SALE OF Box Paper at 19c Regular 23c Value For this sale we offer some 200 boxes of high-grade Sta tionery, shown in large fancy boxes containing one and two quires of paper, the one quire being the well-known Auto crat Linen. The kind made to sell regularly at 25c priced for this sale at 19 Store Opens Daily at 8:30 A. M. On Saturdays 9:00 A. M. Store Closes Daily at 5:30 P. M. On Saturdays 6:00 P. M. Modified Draft, Still Unsatis factory, Met by Refusal Even to Discuss It. Pacific Phone Marshall 5080 Home Phone A 2112 The Most in Value The Best in Quality TIIE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND, 31AY 2, 1915. SPURN G DEMANDS i - X : IU ;ff ? V- - r "f It COMPROMISE IS POSSIBLE (Washington Does Xot Believe Crisis Is Imminent and Thinks Tokio Will Make Concession to Foreign Opposition. . WASHINGTOX. May 1. Rejection y China of the so-called "sreneral group" of the Japanese demand, reported here today from Pekin. caused little sur prise In official quarters here. While the railway and mining concessions sought pertaining- directly to certain local sections of China, in which the Japanese are endeavoring to establish a sphere of Influence, have been re garded as not difficult of adjustment the articles in group V have been looked on since the beginning by the Chinese as the most vital to the main tenance of the territory integrity and sovereignty of China. This group, as originally submitted to China, contains what are perhaps the most Important demands by Japan. It provided, among other things, for employment by the Chinese government of "forceful Japanese" as political, financial and military advisers; partici pation by the Japanese in the police administration of various important places; Japanese supervision over the manufacture or purchase by China of munitions of war and for the granting to Japan of concessions for railway construction and mining and harbor operations. New Draft Somewhat Modified. The new draft of the Japanese de mands which was presented on Tues day reconstructed group V In a man ner which the Chinese representative' declared was more menacing. The Chinese refusal was modified to some extent by an offer to meet the revised wishes of Japan in regard to the province of Fukicn, providing China shall give Japan a pledge that no foreign power shall be employed with out Japan's consent in that province. It was recalled today that China early in February practically rejected the same demands by refusing to dis cuss them, even in principle. Their re appearance in a modified form was be lieved by the Japanese to offer a basis for compromise, but China's action to day indicates her unwillingness to admit the articles to discussion even under modification. ('rial Not Helievrd Reached. Observers here familiar with Far Eastern affairs did not believe that a crisis had been reached, but that with the expression by each side in the negotiations of its extreme posi tion, the way would be opened for compromises. In this respect it was thought possible that Japan might yield some points in group V relating to the appointment of Japanese as political, financial and military ad visers in China as a whole, if she could -be recompensed by an accept ance by China of some of the main articles asking for special privileges in Mongolia, many of which the Chi nese have thus far refused. If Japan could obtain absolute domination of Inner Mongolia, the be lief was expressed in some quarters that some of the. demands in the so called general group would be waived. Japan Insists on Railway Right. It Is known, however, that Japan will continue, at all events, to insist on an acceptance of her demands for railway rlghts Included In group V, as well as the article relating to the purchase of arms and ammunition by China In Japan. The Japanese not only desire strongly to stimulate their own indus tries in the manufacture of arms and open up a nearby market, but it is said by well Informed Japanese officials that Japanese firms are. anxious also to obtain contracts for the sale to Chi nese soldiers of uniforms exactly like tho. worn by the Japanese troops. One of the most important demands in groui V. which China now haa re jected and of peculiar interest to American missionaries, is that asking for the right to discuss at a future date the propagation of Buddhism in China. The Japanese many years ago endeavore-J to introduce that form of worship into China on an extensive scale, but the Chinese rynasty refused to permit it. riacRtlnx Course 1'umh! lilo. Wnile the Japanese attach much im portance to the question, Persons fa miliar with the course of Far-Eastern diplomacy said it would not be sur prising if, to placate American and European opposition, the entire ques tion finally were left untouched, es pecially should the Chinese agree to some of the other demands regarded aa more important by China. It was generally believed here that the rejection by China of group V would be followed by further confer ences and an endeavor to reconstruct the series of articles along lines more acceptable to China. Secretary Bryan continued today his policy of absolute silence on the Japanese-Chinese situation, but it is as sumed in diplomatic quarters here that both the United States and Great Brit ain arequietly exerting influence to ward a satisfactory adjustment of the situation by compromises. MILL LONG IDLE TO RESUME Bay City Plant on Grajs Harbor Will Operate Tomorrow, ABERDEEN, Wash., Hay 1. (Spe cial.) The Bay City mill which has been idle since the war began last August will open Monday morning with a full crew of more than 100 men. This announcement was made today by S. M. Anderson, manager. He said that the orders which the mill would begin cutting immediately were com ing from Australia. .Mr. Anderson anticipates a shortage in. tonnage to transport the cargoes to foreign poi ts. In March, 38 vessels carrying lumber cleared this port, mak ing t lie month by far the best exper ienced since the war began. In April, 40 vessels bearing lumber cargoes were dispatched. Even with this large num ber of departures there are eight sail ing vessels now In port with charters under which they will load and c'r this month. Five of these are loading now. I'ostul Kmployos Shift. Changes in the force of carriers at the Portland VostoiTice have just been made by Postmaster Myers in response to requests by the men themselves. Collectors Oavis. ilall, Phillips and Goodwin have been shifted to carrier routes, and Carriers Powlson. Churchill. Hose ami Spencer have been transferred from delivery to collectors' routes. II .rf fflr i i - V 'i AJ:r: 4 MR. AND MRS. JE AN H. F. ST. CYIU RICH WIDOW WEDS Woman With $15,000,000 Has Husband Worth $1,000,000. YOUNG SPOUSE IS ONLY 25 Thrice-Married Bride and Twice Wedded Man Reach Newport and Iater Will Take Trlji :Bride's Daughter Older Than Spouse. NEWPORT, n. I.. May 1. Special.) Mr. and Mrs. Jean 11. E. St. Cyr, of New Tork and Vonkers, who were mar ried quietly at White Sulphur Springs, Va., last week, have arrived here and soon may take an extended wedding trip, and will visit with the lrexels, of Philadelphia, also, Mrs. St. Cyr be ing a. sister of Mrs. Anthony Drexel. Mrs. St. Cyr is 60 years old and her young husband half her age, Mrs. St. Cyr having a daughter older than her husband. The couple were married April 25. Mrs. St. Cyr was Miss Annie M. Arm strong, a Baltimore beauty. In 1879 she was married to William Rhinelan der Stewart in New Tork. Mr. Stewart was one of the heirs to the great Rhine lander estate. Shortly after she di vorced Mr. Stewart she was married to William Henry fSilent") Smith, who inherited a vast fortune from his uncle in England. "Silent" Smith died on his honeymoon. Mr. St. Cyr's first wife was the wid ow of Henry Alexander Redfield. She died of pneumonia last January and be queathed upward of $1,000,000 to Mr. St. Cyr. Anita Stewart la Dansrhter. Anita Stewart, now the Duchess of Vizeu and wife of Prince Miguel of Braganza of Portugal, Is Mrs. St. Cyr's daughter. Mr. and Mrs. St. Cyr announced their marriage to a group of friends as they were about to take a train for this city. Mr. St. Cyr refused to give de tails, but admitted that he and Mrs. Smith had been married. Mrs. Smith had been in the South for a month. Mr. St. Cyr arrived soon after Mrs. Smith, and, except during a short illness of the bride, they were con stantly together. When Mrs. St. Cyr became the wife of Silent" Smith, prominent as a banker, he frequently was spoken of in those days as "the seventh wealthi est man in the world." The wedding took place at the homo of Anthony- J. Hrexel, the bride's brother-in-law, in Kingussie, Scotland. Ktw II ride Is Rich. Previous to his- marriage to Mrs. Stewart, Mr. Smith was a bachelor. The wedding was not a surprise to society, as it was generally understood that Mrs. Stewart and Mr. Smith would marry as soon as her divorce was granted. Mr. Smith died in March, 1907, In Klota, Japan. Part of his vast fortune he inherited from his uncle, George Smith, financier, who left him J50.000,- 000. Mrs. Smith, according to her friends and members of her family, received $15,000,000 by the will of Mr. Smith. WHEN YOU WASH YOUR HAIR DON'T USE SOAP Most soaps and prepared ' sham poos contain too much alkali, which is very Injurious, as it dries the scalp and makes the hair brittle. The best thing to use Is just plain mulsified cocoanut oil, for this is pure and entirely greaseless. It's very cheap, and beats soaps or any thing else all to pieces. You can get this at any drug store, and a few ounces will last the whole family for months. Simply moisten the hair with wa ter and rub it in, about a teaspoon ful is all that is required. It makes an abundance of rich, creamy lather, cleanses thoroughly and rinses out easily. The hair dries quickly and evenlj-, and is soft, fresh looking, bright, fluffy, wavy and' easy to handle. Besides, it loosens and takes out every particle of dust, dirt and dandruff. Clackamas Fair Directors Elected. OREGON CITV, May 1. (Special.) At the annual meeting of the stock holders of the Clackamas County Fair Association recently directors elected were: Judge Grant B. Dimick, C. N. Wait, W. H. Bair. W. W. Everha'rt, George Randall, George Lazelle. The directors will elect the officers, but the stockholders recommended that Ward B. Lawton be retained as secretary. The dates of the fair, which is held at Canby in the southern part of the county, were set as September 20. 21 and 22. The directors were authorized to borrow money to pay off floating indebtedness and meet a mortgage that is overdue. The total indebtedness of the association is $7800. The vast forest areas of Russia in Europe, which cover nearly wOO.OOO.OOo acres, or Stt per cent of the entire area of the country, are antlv termed "Tvooden Russia. ACTRESS TELLS SECRET A AVell-Known Actress Tells How She Darkened Her Gray Hair and ' Promoted Its Growth With a Simple Home-Made Mixture. Miss Blanche Rose, a well-known actress, who darkened her gray hair with a simple preparation which she mixed at home, in a recent interview at Chicago, 111., made the following statement: "Any. lady or gentleman can darken their 'gray hair and make it soft and glossy with this simple recipe, which they can mix at home. To a half plat of water add 1 oz. of bay rum, a small box of Barbo Com pound, and ri oz. of glycerine. These ingredients can be bought at any drug store at very little cost. Apply to the hair twice a week until It becomes the required shade.- This will make a gray haired person look 20 years -younger. It is also fine to promote the growth of bair, relieves itching and scalp ha mors and is excellent for .dandruff and falling hair." Adv. The Truth About Mushrooms New Bureau to Supply Information Free, Enabling Anyone to Add $10 to $70 a Week to Income. It is now as easy to grow mushrooms as to grow simple garden vegetables. Reliable information and instruction, heretofore almost impossible to secure, is now given free by the official Bu reau of Mushroom Industry, who will tell you also about the great revolu tionary improvement which now makes mushroom culture the biggest, quick est, easiest and most certain- money maker in the world today. Men and women and children everywhere, in the country and city, are making big money even' on a small scale in cellars, boxes, sheds.) etc Nearly every family has a suitable place. Present occupation does not interfere. Demand for mushrooms exceeds the supply. Add from $10 to 570 to your weekly Income. Sead for information today. It is absolutely free. Address Bureau of Mushroom Inaustry, Dept. 160, 1342 N. Clark 6t.. Chicago. Large and Varied Assortments New Season's Goods Worthy Qualities at Prices That Cannot Be Equaled Elsewhere for Lowness Two New Lines Ready Made Stamped DRESSES CHILDREN 9C For. Fine Wash OOC Dresses of white lawn. They come in new styles with kimono sleeves and are stamped in pretty designs. All sizes from 1 to 4 years at one price Thirty-Five Cents. fZZZ For Children's OOC Ready- Made Stamped Dresses of fine, quality white rep, fin ished with deep colored band at bottom of the same material. They also have loops for belt and shown in styles with ki mono sleeves. Sizes 3 to 6 yrs. at Sixty-Five Cents ANOTHER ROUSING UNDERPRICED SALE OF Charmingly New and DuraJble Sillss Rich Colored Poplins in Conventional and Floral Designs Natural oq Colored Pongees, Etc. 50c and 65c Qualities at, Yard 0C A comprehensive display of 24-inch Silk Poplins bewitching conceits' that are sure of a royal welcome for their dainty elegance and rare beauty and side by side with these beautiful silks are 25 and 24-inch Natural Colored Pongees, those ever-fashionable and extremely durable Summer silks, the kind that wash so well and that need no ironing, real hand-loom Shan Tung Pon gees. In the Poplins you have choice from the choicest new patterns and col orings in conventional and floral designs and the pre-eminent feature of this great showing and sale is the surprising values. It would be impossible to equal them elsewhere. .Qualities that sell everywhere at 50c and G5c a oq yard have been priced for this sale at, yard OZJC An Unsurpassed Showing of the Fashionable Black and White Checked Fabrics at 49c Up to $2.00 the Yard 42 to 56-Inch Black and White Shep herd and Novelty Checks in all size checks, fine half-wool materials of seasonable weight and the most popu lar weaves values that will stand the most critical inspection. All prices from 49 up to $1.25 yard Wm. F. Reed's celebrated All-Wool Dress Fabrics, made of the finest Australian yarn and shown in all size black and white checks fashionable materials of perfect weave and finish in 42 to 5G-inch widths at all prices from $1.00 to $2.00 yard for 50, or, Pair. Here Is the Sale You Have Been Waiting For Men's Black and Tan Fiber Silk Socks Made Full Seamless, With Fine Ribbed Top and Reinforced Foot Best 25c grade at 3 Pairs k r X I Forehanded purchasing months ahead gives us an advantage which is re flected for you in this sale of the celebrated Fiber Silk Hose for men an excellent grade that is everywhere known as such a sock that is made full seamless, with an elastic ribbed top and re inforced foot. Comes in all sizes, in fast black and in shades of tan a standard quality, sold every where at 25c a pair. Priced for this sale at 3 pairs for 50 or, pair.... 17" Wonderful Embroidery Offering Dainty and Beautiful Patterns in Nainsook, Cam bric, Batiste, Organdie and Crepe 3 to 18- i c Inch Widths in 25c and 35c Qualities at, Yd. IOC A huge assortment of crisp, new Embroideries a variety so ex tensive that it is impossible to describe them. You cannot ap preciate their unusual attrac tiveness and unequaled value without seeing them. Included are 18-inch Corset Cover and Flouncings in swiss, batiste and nainsook. 9 to 12-inch Edges in cambric and nainsook; 3 to 7-inch Edges in swiss, cambric, organdie and crepe in fact, you have choice from the most desirable Embroidery for neck wear, undermuslins, Summer skirts, children's and infants' clothes, etc., in qualities regularly sold at 25c and 35c a yard. This sale at 15 One, Two and Three-Strap Pumps Comfortable, Fashion able, Up-to-the-Minute in Kid, Patent, Velvet and Gunmetal Leath ers All Sizes for Women and Misses Values to k $2.75, at, Pr. J 1 Let us emphasize they are good wearing stylish Pumps that will both fit your feet and will cost you little if you profit by this sale. You have choice from one, two and three-strap styles in dull kid, patent, velvet and gunmetal also brand hew BABY DOLL PUMPS, with flat heels and ankle straps. All are kid lined lines regularly sold up to $2.75, priced, this sale, at $1.97 Women's $3.50 Pumps in all leathers and styles at $2.47 Girls $1.75 Broad-Toe Mary Janes on sale at, pair.. $1.57 Girls $2.00 Broad-Toe Mary Janes on sale at, pair $1.77 $1.57 $1.97 Boys Velour Calf Shoes in mannish styles at, pair. Boys Velour Calf Shoes, in sizes 1 to 6, priced at. Unusually Attractive Styles WOMEN'S SUITS Of Silk Poplin at $12.50 Just received a consign ment of Women's Silk Poplin Suits in the sea son's latest models sim ple, yet charming styles, with belted or pleated back coats in 20 -inch length, and skirt with yoke top all sizes in navy, black, Copenhagen, etc. exact copies of the extremely high-priced Suits. These are of splen did quality and have been priced, this $12.50 Extra! Sale of Women's SIIK HOSE at 59c Pair Reg. $1 and $1.25 Values Prudent women will be prompt to profit by this sale. It is a special clos ing out of several broken, lines and some 90 dozen pairs of run-of-the-mill Silk Hose. Included are are sizes in black and- in all wanted colors. They are full fashioned stock ings of splendid wearing quality lines that regu ularly sell at $1.00. Cq and $1.25, a pair. .02JC Surprising Values at This Sale of Women's Gowns and Combination Suits All Popular Styles, Made of Fine Nainsook and Crepe, Sv5 r Wilh Dainty Lace or Embroidery Trimmings ?Q $1.00 and $1.25 Grades on Sale at OJ7C Above all DON'T MISS THIS SALE. The values will surprise you, as they did us, when you see how wellthe garments are made when you examine the quality of the materials and consider the low price at which they are offered at this sale a condition only made possible through a very fortu nate purchase. The Gowns come in high, V-shaped and low slipover styles and are made of fine nainsook or crepe, with dainty trimming of lace, em broidery and ribbons. All sizes in a huge variety of patterns. THE COM BINATION SUITS are shown in styles with corset cover and drawers and are made of the same high-grade materials and finished in the same attrac tive manner as the Gowns. Both are regular $1.00 and $1.25 values and both have been priced for this sale at 69