THE STJTTDAY OREGOXIAX PORTXAXD. JTJXB IS, 1916.
MARION HAPPY, HER
PLAYMATES AVER
State Calls 18 Young Girls to
Impeach Testimony in
Student's Favor.
STORIES OF ALL AGREE
Only Tears Miss Lambert Shed. Say
Witnesses, Were Caused by Dis
appointment That Chum Did
Not Stay Overnight.
VAUKEGAN, 111, June 17. The state
today brought 18 18-year-old girls to
court to Impeach the testimony of
Josephine Davis in the trial of Will H.
Orpet for the alleged murder of Marion
Lambert. The girls had attended
Marlon's 18th birthday party February
8. three days before her death.
Miss Minnie Rumsey, Marion's Sun
day school teacher, testified she had
seen Marion practically every Sunday
for three months and once a month at
social gatherings at the church.
"Marion was i:nusually gay and
happy at times." said Miss Rumsey.
"She always was the life of the
party."
Frances Bishop testified that at the
birthday party she saw tears in the
eyes both of Anna Paulson and Marion
because Anna could not stay all night.
Tears Single Exception.
"I never saw Marion when she wasn't
happy, except at that moment," said
Miss Bishop.
Mary Marshall, the next witness, tes
tified that Marion had been her ' best
friend.
"Did you know that she had a secret
love affair?" asked Mr. Potter.
"I knew she received letters from
Will Orpet, but she didn't make a se
cret of it."
In the Fall of 1915 Marion told wit
ness she didn't care to see Orpet any
more and that her parents objected to
him. The latter part of January. 1916,
however, she said she expected to see
him and to ask him about his reported
engagement to Miss Youker.
i'nhapplnpM Again Explained.
Anna Paulson was the next witness.
"lid you see tears in the eyes of
anybody at the party?" asked Mr. Dad)'.
"Yes, in Marion's and in my own. She
said that she had taken it for granted
that I would stay with her that night."
Miss Paulson said she and Marion
did not exchange confidences in the
last three months of her life. '
Bernice Wells, testified that Marion
seemed happy at the party. She did
not see her cry, as Miss Davis had
testified, nor had she seen Marion and
Miss Davis alone at any time during
the party.
On cross-examination Attorney Ralph
K. Potter asked: "Did Marion always
appear gayer than others, as if she
were trying to hide her troubles be
hind a mask of gaiety?"
"I wouldn't say that she Just seemed
happy."
A demure miss in unadorned blue
'came next. She smiled innocently at
Mr. Pady when asked her name and
responded in an unafraid voice:
"Florence Russell."
HOOD RIVER THIRST SHOWN
Beer Imports Greater In June Than
Since January 1.
HOOD RIVER. Or., June 17. (Spe
cial.) While local shipments of beer
and liquor have both been comparative
ly small since the prohibition law went
into effect January 1, a marked in
crease In receipts of the former bev
erage since the warm days of June be
gan last week is shown by the records
of the O.-W. R, & N. Company. Since
June 1. 14 cases of beer, each contain
ing the legal limit, have been delivered
to local consumers. From the first of
the year up to June 1 but 11 cases of
beer had been delivered.
Monthly deliveries of whisky, wine
and other alcoholic drinks by the local
office of the American Express Com
pany have been as follows: January,
17 shipments: February, 30; March, 63;
peril, 66, and May, 62.
CONDITIONS FAVOR FIRES
Forests Dry Out and Special Pre
cautions Are Taken.
SALEM, Or., June 17. (Special.)
Forestevi areas of Oregon are drier now
and more subject to disastrous fires
than they were last July. State For
ester Elliott said today. The dry sea
son this year, Mr. Elliott said, is about
a month earlier than last, and since the
recent warm wave has come fairly con
stant north -winds have served to" dry
out the forests with rapidity.
To prevent the spread of fires, Mr,
Klliott announced today that he had
already placed 25 district fire wardens
on duty, and that these men were su
pervisingr about 260 patrolmen, whose
salaries are paid by the timber associa
tions or private timber owners. So far
no serious forest fires have been re
ported. Radiators to Have Drum Corps.
KUGEXE, Or., June 17. (Special.)
Wednesday, June 21, will be Radiators'
day in Eugene. The city s marching- or
panization will launch a campaign for
60 new members on that date. The
Radiators also plan to organize a boys'
drum corps to take with them upon
excursions. -V hundred bo5- between
the ages of 6 and 15 have been asked
to meet at the Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday nlgrht for the purpose of tak
infr part in this organization. The boys
will probably make their first appear
ance with the Radiators &t the time of
the Alarshfield trip in August
Junction City Woodmen Elect.
JUNCTION" CITY, Or., June 17. (Spe
elal.) The semi-annual election of the
Woodmen of the World resulted today
as follows: D. R. Hill, council com'
mander; C. E. Harpole, advisor Heuten
ant; Olse Peterson. banker; Edgar
Thorn, escort; Thomas Basker, watch
man; Charles Swanson, sentry; R. H.
Cornelius, manager for 18 months.
Raymond. Kimberk, clerk, holds over
until next election. A banquet was
served.
Half Vass Training School Exams
SALEM. Or., June 17. (Special.)
Of the 22 boys at thS Oregon State
Training School who took the eighth
grade examinations in Marion County
recently, 12 paesed, six were condi
tioned and four failed. Two hundred
and fifteen pupils in the county took
1 the tests, and 148 passed, 49 passed
. conditionally and Is railed.
The Archaeological Institute of America
now has a branch at Santa Fe. N. M., and
holds yearly siors in the Southwest, its
rMf -ork there being over the ruins and
remains of cliff and other prehistoric dwel
lers, on whom a great mass of highly in-
DAUGHTER OF
MISS CATHERINE HIGHES, DAl'GHTER OK CHARLES E. HUGHES REPtBLICAJi .VOMINEE FOR PRESIDENT,
IX HER GRADUATION CAP A U GOWN.
Miss Catherine Hughes, daughter of Charles B. Hughes, Republican nominee for President, participated in the
recent graduation exercises of the National Cathedral School for Girls. Washington, D. C. Miss Hughes is the
second daughter of ex-Justice and Mrs. Charles E. Hughes and contemplates entering Wellesley next year.
MALHEUR CROPS BIG
Warm Springs Irrigation Dis
trict Is Organized.
10.000 ACRES EMBRACED
Production Along Various Lines Is
Not Harmed by Hard Winter
AVliile Orchards Are in
Isest of Condition.
VAI.K. Or.. June 14. (Special.) Mal
heur County presents a resumption of
prosperity and a movement towara
sane and united action which speaks
well for the coming years.
On May 19 the "Warmsprings irriga
tion district was organized and the
directors are hastening toward the pre
sentation of a proposition and bond is-
ii. th land owners at an eariy uo-lc.
June 14 the unanimous vote creating
the community Improvement imgduou
district, embracing 10.000 acres of the
k and most improved farms in
Willow River Valley, shows further
the awakening spirit of progress and a
desire for unity so necessary iui -
The creation of this district on Wil
low River brings once more into the
limelight the great and wonderful ca-Mi-itv
of the Brogan and Jamieson
country for production of land products
of any kind under climatic conditions
which have carried destruction to the
greater portion of Eastern Oregon and
Southern Jdano.
Crops Not Dinutd by "Winter.
A trip through this section discloses
the fact that King Winter, with his icy
winds during May. had but little effect
nn thn fruit promises of the Brogan
country and that section will have a
100 per cent crop ot peacnes. . appies
and pears, while tne auaua was prucu
r 11 v untouched.
The Willis orchard, planted six years
ago. will require a vast amount or worK
In thinning the overloaded trees. The
80 acres will produce an income well
up in the ranks of the best and repay
Mr. and Mrs. Willis for the many days
of hard work put in on the place.
In connection with the district just
organized it is well to note Just what
will be ortered as security 10 me mno
buyer for the money wanted to con
struct a dam which will retain 25.000
arrr-feet of water. There will be in-
included in tfie district 6000 acres of
the most productive land in tne vaney.
W. J. Scott, one of the pioneer farmers
of this country, who has, worked 35
vrari in building up one of the finest
farms in the state, has 360 acres and
will produce from 235 acres this sea.
son 4000 bushels of grain and 1000 tons
of hay.
Bid Cropa Are In Order.
C H. Oxman, farming some 500 acres,
will produce 2500 tons of hay and grain
for all of his stock.
John Norwood. Frank O'Neill. D. F.
Boggs. J. W. Russel, Annie Jackson,
Pat Faulkner. Tom and John T. Logan
are all producers of good crops under
present conditions. In addition to this
land the Eastern Oregon Land Company
has 3000 acres of unimproved land , in
cluded within the boundaries of the
district and this is the best land in the
valley.
It is hoped through the agency of
the district organization that this com
pany will be able to dispose of some
5000 acres to settlers, which will re
lieve the checkerboard appearance of
the valley, as well as add something to
the production of necessities in Oregon.
Standing on tne side hlil above the
Oxman place, a view extending 25 miles
down, the creek toward Sn&ka River
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE IS JUNE
and six miles up to the mouth of the
canyon at Brogan, unexcelled in Ore
gon for stretches of rich land, is pre
sented. The wonderment increases
when it is realized that there is plenty
of water running by the lands every
year to make every acre a garden and
only 10.000 acres out of the 100,000 is
in cultivation.
Dam to Be Constructed.
The construction of the dam pro
posed by the community district will
call for not more than $20 per acre and
perhaps less. The construction of the
armsprings dam and complete dis
tributing system will cost not more
than $750,000 and the two will add 30,
000 acres of new land to the cultivated
area, completing the water Tight on
15,000 acres now producing fair crops.
The average for both old and new
land under the Warmsprings project
will .not exceed $23 per acre, of which
the new land will bear two-thirds. We
will need some assistance from Port
land in financing these projects, and
w-ith the security offered and the
cheapness of both projects, we should
De able to gt It.
fco much for the farming interests
as to irrigation.
There are two drainage districts in
the process of organization the Nyssa-
Arcadta and the Ontario. There will
be reclamation of some 3000 acres not
now producing and an Increase in the
production of 4000 acres, while preven
tion rrom future attacks of rising
water tables will result for the remain,
ing 5000 acres.
That which will eventually add to
the wealth production of Malheur
County as well as other sections of
Eastern Oregon is development of the
nitrate and potassium fields of the
country.
The American Nitrate Company, of
South Dakojta, has completed its pay
ments on a large acreage of nitrate
producing lands and has 30 men at
work on its property on Succor Creek,
12 miles from Napton, on the Nyssa
Homedale extension of the Oregon
Short Line. The promoter. Harry Wil
son, also has a crew of 15 men at work
on claims in Lake County, in the Wag
ontire Mountain district.
HOME INMATE IS SUICIDE
Stephen Vndcrliili. Storekeeper at
Soldiers' Home, Kills Self.
ROSEBURG. Or., June 17. (Special.)
Stephen TJnderhill, for the past four
years an inmate of tne Soldiers' Home,
committed suicide late Friday by slash
ing his throat with a razor. He was
despondent because of ill health. The
deed occurred while the nurse was tem
porarily absent.
Mr. Underhill was 69 years of age
and a native of Michigan. He served
as a private during the Civil War and
later came West and located in Yam
hill County. Mr. Underhill is survived
by a widow at Dayton. He also leaves
a daughter.
During his residence at the Soldiers"
Home he had acted as storekeeper. He
belonged to the Masonic and Oddfel
lows' lodges and was a member of lie-
Kinley Encampment. Grand Army of
tne KepuDlic.
GUARD MAINTAINS DIGNITY
Soldiers Refuse to Parade to Adver
tise Motion Picture.
SALEM, Or., June 17. (Special.) A
sensation was caused tonight at a mo
tion picture theater, where a "Pre
paredness" film drama was being
shown, when members of Company M,
Oregon National Guard, present by in
vitation of tne manager to see the
film, refused to parade the streets to
advertise the show and left the theater
in a body.
The manager, according to the
Guardsmen, demanded that they march
through the streets with a banner ad
vertising the show after they had ar
rived at the theater in uniform. They
refused on the ground that it was be
neath their disnity and immediately
marched, put.
GRADUATE.
ASHLAND TO BE GAY
Elaborate Preparations Being
Made for Visitors.
GRAND PAGEANT PROMISED
Provision Being Made to Kntertain
10,000 July 4, 5 and 6. When
Lithian Springs Are Dedi
cated With. Ceremony.
ASHLAND, Or., June 17. (Special.)
Preparations for the big Lithia "dedl
cation" to be held here July 4. 5 and 6.
are growing apace. Indications are
that Ashland's capacity for handling
record-breaking crowds will be taxed
to the limit. Local -committees are can
vassing homes systematically, provld
ing arrangements for rooms and
meals.
More than 1000 cots will be pur
chased, these to be sold outright or
rented at a nominal sum. A grand
stand is being erected to seat 10,000.
The park areas will be converted into
a tenting ground of large proportions.
Lithia Park presents a scene of un
rivaled beauty, and from a material
point of view Is equipped with all the
requisites for entertaining the celebra
tion visitors. From the scenic stand
point, both natural and artificial, it
has reached the apex of perfection.
The Round-up will be a major attrac
tion, and experts from Pendleton are
on the ground coaching participants In
the reproduction of that city's big an
nual attraction.
Bands, in addition to the Ashland or
ganization, will be present from Med
ford. Grants Pass, Central Point and
other towns.
The three parades incorporate Queen
Lithia's triumph, an industrial feature,
the flower pageant of bedecked auto
mobiles, and King Sulphur and children,
a caravan of comicality. Spectacular
displays of fireworks will be in the
hands of experts who managed this
specialty at the San Francisco Expo
sition. Balloting is under way for Queen
Lithia and King Sulphur, nominations
having closed June 15. For queen. Miss
Mary Weisenburger leads among 10
contestants, and Charley Beeler threat
ens to usurp the king's crown, . al
though 12 others are clamoring for it.
A prerequisite in the choice of sov
ereigns is that the king must excel
in plain looks by the rule of opposites
to an extent measured only by the
beauty of his consort.
EUGENE PRAISED AS HOST
G. TP. Blythe, of Hood River, Says
Encampment Was Excellent.
HOOD RIVER. Dr., June 17. (Spe
cial.) "No annual encampment of De
partment of Oregon Grand Army of the
Republic was ever more successful than
that held this week at Eugene," says
S. F. Blythe. past commander of the
state organization, who. with his com
rades. Judge A. C. Buck. S. Copple,
John A. Wilson, I H. Nichols. J. M.
Hunt and Newton Clark, returned yes
terday from the university town. "I
have never seen a better parade, and
we old soldiers certainly appreciated
the courtesies and hospitality shown
us."
Mr. Copple, commander of Canby
Post, of this city, was appointed one
of the delegates to the National en
campment, to be held the latter part of
August and th first of September la
Store Opens
Duly
at 8 :30 A. SI.
Saturdays
at 9 A. M.
Pacific
Phone:
Marshall 5080
The
EmbroideryFlouncings
Values to $2.50, qq I Vals. to $3.75, A Q
This Sale at, Yd. 5OC This Sale, Yd. V 1 -tO
All in 45-Inch Widths
Both Imported and Domestic Embroideries
Value is here perhaps more superabundantly than in any previous
offering of its kind and as to patterns, we have never felt so enthusi
astic or so certain that you would be delighted 'with the showing.
You have choice from over 5000 yards of high-class, 45-inch Embroid
ery Flouncings shown in exquisitely beautiful patterns skillfully
worked on fine sheer organdie, fine voiles and dainty batistes. They
come in plain white and in delicate shades in a variety of colors, from
which every taste may be suited. Come, let the assortment speak for
itself. You have choice from values up to $3.75 at $1.49 a QO
yard and those made to sell regularly up to $2.50 at, yard SOC
ILady Ruth corsets
At SI. 00 to S3. 00 Pr.
To the women of this city
and vicinity we extend a
cordial invitation to view
and inspect our splendid new
stock of the extremely popu
lar Lady Ruth Front - Lace
Corsets, knowing that you
will be agreeably surprised
at the quality, fit and finish
of these moderately priced
corsets, particularly calling to
your attention that they are
selling at $1 to $3 a pair
prices to fit the popular
purse. Have your new gar
ments ' fit over a Lady Ruth
Front-Lace Corset and there
will be no disappointments.
Come, see the smart new 1916
models in fine coutil and
fancy brocades in white and
the new flesh color. There
are many strong features not
found in other Corsets that
our salespeople would be
pleased to tell you about.
Can't you arrange an early
visit?
STYLE 540 Another exceptional
model for the average figure. Me
dium bust, with two elastic bands
at bottom of the back. Made in a
beautiful b r o c h e in 1?0 ff
pink or white. Price paJJ
STYLF. 620 This is another
model for the average figure. It
has a protector under the clasp
and an open-mesh back. An ex
ceptional value. Now
$1.00
priced at
An Opportune Sale of Dainty
ScKiM CURTAINING
Desirable Styles for Home, Beach or Coun- i o
trv f!ot.tp-e 15c and 18c Qualities t Yard X
Endless variety in this special sale of dainty Curtain materials both
Scrims and Swisses in white, cream and ecru. They come plain, with
openwork border and in dot and figure' styles it is an opportune
time to buy dainty window coverings for the home, beach or country
cottage. Lines regularly sold
priced for This Sale at
Sport Suitings
at 25 to- 850 Yard
Another special express shipment
just received. Included are a full
variety of the latest and most
popular colors in all size stripes.
30 different styles at 35c a yard
and excellent choice at all prices
from 25c up to 85c a yard.
Kansas City. Mr. Clark was appointed
a member of the committee on resolu
tions. LIQUOR IMPORTS OPPOSED
Baptist Convention Also Hits at
IJecr-Making Proposal.
t.a r.RAXDE Or.. 'June 17. (Spe
cial.) Strong resolutions against the
proposed amendment to the Oregon
prohibition law which would allow
manufacture of beer in the state:
equally vigorous recommendation that
importation of spirituous liquors of any
sort be stopped, ana ""'""u
i v. ka bavi. t. ripnnmlnfl.
cnurcn riciuucib "
tional schools, constitute, in chief, the
resolutions aaopiea oy iim wm
Ronde Baptist convention which in
session here Friday ended its three-day
Eastern Oregon convention.
Ontario was picked as the next con-
-: i T" K .nHnn r a m a t n
venuun . " " w. . ....
an auspicious close tonight with a ser
mon by Dr. ninson, iormeny oi roi i-
i -1 T . . ir. Dna -H m a n nf VV .11.
IBHU. xxe. - ..w... . . "
Walla: Rev. Mr. Clevenger. of Pendle
ton;. Dr. wooa. ana nev. oar. niusuu
were afternoon speakers today.
Itobert Krolin Goes to Eugene.
EUGENE. Or, June 17. (Special.)
Playgrounds for the children of Eu
gene will be operated for six weeks
this Pummer under the supervision of
Try a Dorothy Dainty Fried
Chicken Dinner Today'
1 :30 to 8 P. M.
1 OS 5th St B"t. Wash, and Stark.
Most in Value, the Best in Quality
unlimited unoice rrom rie-
rrant Patterns on Fine Sheer
Organdie, Voile and Batiste.
Two great
lots to select
from, under
priced as fol
lows:
STYLE 580 An ideal corset for
the large figure. Medium bust,
with plenty of fullness over the
diaphragm. Made of durable cou
til strongly reinforced, with the
boning well distrib- tfJO ff
uted. Now P.VU
STYLE 600 This is the school
girl's Corset. Carefully designed
to give necessary support to the
growing miss, but not to retard
her figure develop- itl fH
ment in any way. ?
at lac and 18c a yard are
12c
New Style Voiles
at 25c Yard
More than 200 different styles in
the extremely fashionable voiles
dots, stripes, checks, plaids,
flowers, figures, etc., in all de
sirable colors; also plain shades
a variety so extensive that every
taste may be suited.
Robert Krohn. director of physical edu-
L.UUU III lllO i Ifl LiailU BU1UU1B, i n
ing to plans now under consideration.
This announcement was made today by
City Superintendent of Schools Ruther
ford. Grade Crossing to Be Eliminated.
THE DALLES. Or., June 17. (Spe
cial.) This city is to have one railway
W.S.KIRK
Army and Navy
Goods Store
CORNER THIRD AXD STARK.
VACATIOS TIME AND HIKIJTG ARTICLES OF" KXOWJi
VALUES,
wSI.OOto $5.50
xrhom::s$3.00to$5.75
rraoc.f.r.c.!c.!50cto$l.00
Sweaters, all wool
V. S. Army
$4.50
Flannel Shirts.
' $1.50 to $4.50
all wool.
Khaki Shirts on sale gQg
Hmiu A rmm w Shoes. M.naa.
These Shoes Outwear Two Pairs of Other Makes.
Breaking In.
WRITE FOR CATALOGtE AND PRICES.
W.S.KIRKE
Daily
Store Closes
at 5:30 P.M.
Saturdays
at 6 P. M.
Home
Phone :
A 2112
Women's White Canvas
SHOES
$3.50
Latest New Styles
At this moderate price we have
placed on sale a splendid new line
of Women's White Canvas Shoes.
The latest lace styles with leather
or white ivory soles and covered
heel. All sizes and styles. They
are fashionable; perfect fitting
Shoes of special value 2 5Q
Misses' and Children's
Strap
Slippers
Attractive and comfortable foot
wear for misses and children
reliable in quality and especially
low priced. All sizes and widths
in one and two-strap Mary Jane
styles.
690 for Sizes 2 to 5.
89c for Sizes 5 to 8.
$1.48 for Sizes 8'i to ll.
$1.89 for Sizes 11 i to 2.
Special Offerings in the
Men's
ection
Tempting Underpriced Offerings
in Seasonable Weight Union
Suits Socks and Shirts Regu
lar Lines of Standard Quality.
$1.00 UNION SUITS 690
Men's Athletic Union Suits, the
most suitable underwear for warm
Summer days, extra well made of
fine white nainsook. All sizes.
best $1.00 grade, as a
69c
trade-winning special at.
Fiber Silk Socks at 17
3 PAIRS FOR 5O0 A well
known and reliable make of Men's
Fiber Silk Socks in black and in
shades of tan, all sizes. A grade
regularly sold at -25c, priced this
sale at 3 pairs for 500, 1 "7
or, the pair A C
Blue Chambray Shirts
at 69
Strictly a high-grade Shirt of
best quality blue chambray made
in coat style with attached cuffs.
All sizes, one regularly
sold at $1, on sale at OJC
Cool, Comfortable
Knit
Und'rwear
For Hot Summer Days Reliable
Makes, Most Moderately Priced.
Two Special Offerings
Women's Union Suits
at 50
Perfect fitting, fine ribbed Cotton
Union Suits shown in low neck,
sleeveless styles with dainty lace
or cuff knee all sizes. A CH
special value at, suit OWC
Pink Union Suits, 65
Women's extra fine Cotton Union
Suits in pink color. All sizes in
low neck, sleeveless styles with
cuff knee a very attractive gar
ment at the low, price of , a C.
Suit DiJC
Silk Boot Hose, 29 Pr.
Women's high-grade Silk Boot
shown in wanted shades of tan
they come in all sizes, are perfect
fitting and are made with rein
forced heel and toe. A quality
made to sell regularly at QQ
50c pair, this sale at 'only C
grade crossing eliminated. The City
Council has passed an ordinance au
thorizing the construction of a sub
way beneath the O.-W. R. & N. tracks
to the Libby McNeil and Llbby cannery.
During the Summer months hundreds
of workers in the cannery cross the
railroad 'tracks at this point. The con
tract will run about $3000, and bids
are being advertised for.
I'.'.'.r..V'.eScancaSc
ut!fn?.":.r.e.!f:75cto$2.50
Cant eens on
sale at. .......
50cand75c
Aluminum Cups,
States
united
D;OrnBhlankteSa.!-.$It0$2.50
C a m p a lgn Hats, small 7 C a
sixes, at I 3 b
Last. S3. SO
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