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Nlr.W c. .,ca:iv la, ijio Y mm. FRENCH ELECTED PRESIDENT Majority Is Largest Since Republic's First Vote. PARISIANS GREET VICTOR Hot urn From Balloting at Ver taillcs Is Marked by Ovation by Crowds Along Roads. Intellectual distinction. His patriot ism and eloquence have made him known throughout France and he has for some tim been a member of the French academy." VERSAILLES, Jan. 17. (By the As sociated Press.) Paul Deschanel was elected president of the French re public today by 734 votes of the S89 members of the national assembly voting. His majority was the largest eince the election of Louis Adolphe Thiers, he ffrst president after the fall of the empire, who was chosen unanimously. The result was certain since the caucus yesterday, at which Deschanel was chosen the candidate of the sen ate and chamber of deputies, com prising all the various parties. The feeling among the senators and the deputies was that the new presi dent should come into power with a vote that would give him the neces sary authority to speak impressively tor France. Sentiment Favor Deachanel. The general sentiment is that while M. Deschanel has not won the presi dency by such outstanding services as those rendered by Premier Clemen ceau, he is a man admirably adapted for the position. The proceedings, as provided by the constitution, were formal. However, the members of parliament and visit ors joined in a great outburst of ac clamation when ex-Premier Briand, who is generally credited with a large share in the election of M. Deschanel, declared to a group of friends. "France and the republic continue.' The return to Paris was watched by thousands along the route who cheered each car, crying "Long live Deschanel!" and "Long live the re public!" Public Service I PraUed. M. Bourgeois made an address of congratulation to the president-elect, pledging him the support of France. He mentioned M. Deschanel's public services, particularly during the war, and "during a life of admirable up rightness consecrated, like your tather's, to the cult l liberty." M. Deschanel replied: ""The national assembly, in calling to the presidency of the republic the president of the chamber of deputies, wished to mark its profound attach ment for those parliamentary institu tions which in the greatest drama of history showed again their sup pleness and their strength. . As a faithful guardian of the law, 1 will seek to apply the constitution in letter and in spirit to solidify and perfect, in close accord with the na tion's representatives, these free In stitutions. Application of Treaty I'rgred. Our hopes of 1918 were not entire ly realized and it is necessary today to conquer the difficulties that press upon us by strict application of the treaty of Versailles, by development of our alliances and friends-hips and by the union of all the French. That Incomparable people, whose heroism and sacrifice saved the world, will surmount all obstacles upon condition that they be kept thoroughly conver sant with affairs and are told the truth. , "1 salute my illustrious predeces sors, among them M. Poincare, who in the formidable war represented France with such dignity and nobility. I salute also the great Frenchman who contrioutea so mucn to tne vic tory by gathering together all the national energies through a magnifi cent effort. 1 express the wish- that the houses of parliament will con secrate my solemn homage to the im mortal services he has rendered the country. j "1 address to the members of the national assembly an expression of unspeakable gratitude. I bring to 5"rance and to the republic all my devotion and all my heart." Paul Eugene Deschanel, statesman and author, is known as one of the most brilliant public speakers of France. He was brn in Brussels in 1857, during the exile in Belgium of his father, Emile DeschaiRl, senator and professor of. the College of Paris. Paul Deschanel entered political life In 1873 as secretary to M. de Marcere, then minister of the interior, and in the following year-was secretary to Jules Simon, president of the council. In 18S5 he was elected to the chamber of deputies, becoming vice-president Of that body in 1896. Chamber Headed In 189S- M. Deschanel was elected president f the chamber in 1898 and held that office until 1902, when he was de feated for re-election. After relinquishing the presidency of the chamber. M. Deschanel was ap pointed president of. the parliament ary commission of foreign affairs and colonies, which position he filled front 1S05 to 1909. Since aiay, 1912, when he succeeded Henri Brisson, M. Deschanel has served continuously, as president of the chamber of deputies. He is' a member of the French academy hav ing succeeded to the seat of the late Kdouard Herve. M. Deschanel has written several books on social and political subjects. This was the second time M. Des chanel had been a candidate for the presidency of the republic. In- 1913 he entered the lists against Raymond Poincare, but polled only 18 votes. GLEE, CLUB REORGANIZES Pacific University Has 18 Members in Each Chorus. PACIFIC UNIVERSITY. Forest Grove. Or.. Jan. 17. (Special.) Both the men's and women's glee clubs have reorganized recently under the direction of Mrs. Virginia Spencer Hutchinson, instructor in voice, and Miss Lrma Alice Taylor, bead of the college conservatory of musio. There are 16 members in each of the choruses', with Kussel Beals as accompanist for the boys and Miss Edith Darland for the girls. Encell Todd was elected manager and Harvey Jack secretary of the men's organization, which purposes to make a tour during spring vaca tion week. Herbert Duell . is reader for the club. Several special features are being planned by . the women's club, also. It is composed of several of the mem bers of the past two years besides some of the best talent of the fresh man class. . . MAD FARMER KILLS THREE Three Others Injured and Then Own Life Is Taken. BROOKLYN, Conn., Jan. 17. Three persons were killed and three serious ly injured today by Victor Lipponen, a farmer, who became mentally un balanced.' He used an ax. in each in stance. After committing the cUmes, he hanged himself. In the forenoon Lipponen killed six head of cattle with the ax. Later he returned to his home and killed a nurse who was caring for Mrs. Lip ponen, who four days ago became a mother. He killed the baby, seriously wounded his wifa and went to the farm of Christian U. Ritter. ' After killing Ritter. he went to a neigh boring farm and seriously wounded Mrs. Charles Ray and her daughter. Both were in. a serious condition. BOLSHEVIKS I PROP GON E- Blockade Removal Fateful for Soviets, He Says. PROBLEM IS NOW RUSSIA'S ALL PRODUCTS" LISTED British Advertising Campaign Said to lie Vqique. LONDON. The-' Federation of Brit ish Industries, an influential organi zation, has launched an advertising campaign said to be ..unique. The Federationl s preparing an export register giving a representative al phabetical list of British manufac turers and trade associations in every line of industry and a classified list of products with names of makers. This register is being prepared to show that England produces many things that he rest of the world knows nothing about. Ten thousand copies will be dis tributed in - English-speaking coun tries and another 10,000 copies will be printed in the following languages. Spanish,. French, Portuguese, Kalian. Russian and German. SINN FEIN MOVE WAITED Uac of c Acquired Power Causes Speculation. " DUBLIN, Jan. 17. With the Sinn Fein effectively controlling municipal affairs in three-fourths of Ireland as a result of yesterday's election, considerable interest is evinced as to how the Sinn Feiners will, use their victory. In some quarters, it is, believed they will take advantage;of the opportun ity to show their capacity ' for prac tical administration, while in others it is thought the election will be used for furtherance of the - republican movement.. The opinion generally is that they will commence ,by electing Sinn Fein lord mayors and chairmen of local bodies. Red Government Loses Excuse for Fighting and Falling to Sup ply Xced9'bf People. WASHINGTON. Jan. 17. Removal of the blockade on soviet Russia has knocked one of their "greatest props frpm under the bolsheviki," Herbert Hoover said in a statement here to night. . Speaking from his knowledge of world conditions, the former di rector of European relief said the soviet government had laid every failure of -socialism .on the blockade, and used -it' as. a stimulus for raising armies, on the ground that the Rus sians ' were fighting . to save them selves from starvation. With the blockade removed in large part. Mr. Hoover said, the "bolshevik tyranny" will face collapse when it fails to re lieve suffering. , Mr. Hoover. thought Russia had no commodities, wheat, flax or cotton, for exports since starvation is acute in the larger cities and the people almost in rags. "I have advocated ever since last winter," Mr. Hoover said, "that the blockade on soviet Russia should be removed on everything except arms and ammunition, not because it would do the. bolshevik' tyranny in Russia any good, but because 1 be lieve the removal of the blockade will take from under them one of their greatest props. For the past year tney nave laid every failure of so cialism onto the blockade. They daily and hourly blamed the allied blockade for the shortage of food, clothing and agricultural implements, and the mis ery that has arisen therefrom, and they . have succeeded in impressing this upon an Ignorant people. They have also used it as a stimulus to raise armies under - the contention that they are fighting to save them selves from starvation. "These shortages and this suffering are not due to the blockade, but are due to the total industrial demoralization and bankruptcy In production, which will continue as long as socialism and the bolshevist rule lasts. If the blockade is opened the bolshevik gov eminent must secure the import Of food and clothing at once, and there by great suffering will be mitigated. The greatest blow they can receive is to- have such an exposure of the complete foolishness of their indus trial syKteai to the people. More over, lifting of the blockade will allow the real truth of the horror of bolshevik rule to come out of Russia. "One thing that needs to be guarded against in the Unite1 States is that our frontier and port officers must redouble theu- vigor against the ex port to us of bolshevik agitators, propaganda -and ' money for subsidiz ing criminals to create revolution." POLITICAL CHANGE IS DEME1) Defeat of Clemenccau Is Held of No Significance. NEW YORK, Jan. 17. Commenting on the election of Paul Deschanel as president of the French republic. Maurice Caeenave, director-general of French services in the United States, said today: "The defeat of M. Clemenceau in the presidential election has no polit Jcal significance. There has been no political change in the balance of power in the French chamber. The French president, being without re sponsibility according to the rules of parliamentary government, is no more an active force in political life than is the king of England. "The defeaU'of M. Clemenceau ag nifics that the presidential electoral college was under the impression that a man of his forceful character was less suited to the office of president than that of prime minister, 'who is the real head of government in France, being directly responsible to both chambers. A. French president is pot elected on a question, of policy but on a question of his personal fit ness for the office. "M. Deschanel is the son of one of the founders of the third French -re-Bublic. H is a man noted for his high character and great personal; Old Piano Is Donated to McLoughlin Memorial. Instrument Brought 'Around Horn to Oregon in 1851 Has Keyboard lcllunrd With Age. 0 REGON CITY, Or.. Jan. 17. (Spe- esting object in the old Holmes man sion at Rose farm was the piano that has lust been presented to the Mc Loughlin Memorial association and which has been placed in the historic home of Dr. John McLoughlin, the founder of Oregon City. The donor is Mrs. Louise Holmes Martin, who in herited the famous Instrument upon the death of Mrs. Dan O Neil. The piano Was not the first one brought out to Oregon, but It is prob ably the oldest in Oregon, as those of earlier date seem to have disap pcared. It is a Plrrson. and was brought around the Horn . -in 1851 th nve others which -were purchased by various citizens of the Oregon ter ritory. The keyboard is yellowed with age and is an octave or more shorter than those of present-day manufacture. The McLoughlin Memorial associa tion is gradually acquiring pieces of historical furniture for the home of the father of Oregon. The home of Dr. McLoughlin has been completely restored and in 1909 it was given to the city by W. P. Haw ley, president of the Hawley Pulp & Paper company, and was moved to the city park block at the head of Singer hill. It is visited annually by hundreds of people from every section of the country.- RIOTS DISTURB LISBON Machine Guns Scatter Crowds After Spanish Cabinet Resigns. B A DA JOS, Spain, Jan. 16. Serious disturbances occurred at Lisbon last night as a result of the resignation of the cabinet, according to reports reaching here. Republican guards patrolled the streets and machine guns were used to scatter .the crowds .Despatches from Oporto, where bakers strike is in progress, report disturbances in which several bombs were , throw n. Several persons were injured. "Poison Cup" Lecture Announced At Everyman's club, 213 Couch street, at 8 o'clock tonight, a lecture on "The Poison Cup" will be given by Professor William Conger Morgan of the department of chemistry at Reed college. Professor Morgan will ten, among otner things, about pois oning through the drinking of wood alcohol. A special motion picture film bearing on the lecture topic will be shown, and there will be appropri ate music. The entertainment is open to the public, and ex-service men are especially invited. Denatured Alcohol Enjoyed. TUB DALLES, Or., Jan. 17. (Spe cial.) Denatured alcohol and coffe is a popular drink. Denatured alcoho is often taken with excellent results in common soda water as a filler. So declared Hugh Mc Bride, of Weston, Or., .who was arrested last night by 2E gp 1000 Languages to Be Studied. LONDON. The University of Lon don is planning to build an institution of ' phonetics at a cost of $600,000, where 7.0 assistants would be engaged In research work on the 1000 lan guages of the British empire. The scheme, which originated with Daniel Jones, head of the phonetic depart ment of the university, calls for the expenditure of 2,500,000. Mercury 88 at, Los 'Angeles. LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17.-When the thermometer at the weather-bureau here registered 88 degrees this after noon, the official observer announced that today was the warmest recorded January day in the history of the office. Read The Oregonian classif: d ads. ALMOST NEW Seven-passenger, 6-cylinder Case Sedan, used less than three months. In perfect' condition. Will sell at a bar gain for quick sale. Apply to owner ' " ; WM: GOLDMAN 509 Oregonian Bldg. . WATCHES FOR MEN and WOMEN Dainty Artistic Designs t My stock embraces all the, late and popular shapes of both American and Swiss : ' leading manufacturers, every watch absolutely ' guaranteed by the fac tories as well as by my self . Prices range from $17.50 to $650 i My Special $50 and 1 I $100 Diamond Rings I Have No Equal li !!:!!'! Scientific Eye Glass Fitting I C3 Our Ophthalmoscope and Retlnoscop Is one of the most scientific eye-testing Instruments In the world. With this instrument we are masters of the situation. No guess work, no mistake the eye baa been fitted with the right glasses. Yon Are Requested to Apply the Follow ing Tests to Your Eyes and Report the Results to Us:. Do you see objects through a haze? Does. the atmosphere seem smoky or foggy? Do spots or specks dance, before the eyes?- Do you see more clearly . some days than others? ' - Do you see better sidewise than straight for ward? Do you see better in the evening or just after sundown than at midday? Does a candle or street lamp seem expanded into large flame? ' Does a Jamp or electric light seem to have a halo about it? Do luminous objects, like the moon, seem mul tiplied? One Charge Covers the Entire Cost of Exami nation, Glasses, Frames " ' . Complete Lens Grinding Factory on Premises Our Store Opens at 9 A. M. en I Agents for the , Butterick . Pat terns and Delineator all styles and sizes now showing. "Tfie Store That Undersells Because It Sells for Cash" ? Our Store Closes 5:30 P. M. Mail Orders Receive our Prompt and Careful Attention the Same y Day as Received. Only Once in Twelve Months' Can We Offer You Such Economy Prices and That Is Duriug Our Annual Pre -Inventory Sale- This is stock-righting time. Inventory davs are just ahead and all the odd lots. short lengths, broken assortments, discontinued lines and remainders of fall and winter merchandise must be disposed of. Practically everything needed for the home and person can be bought in this sale under normal worth. IT IS A SALE AT WHICH EXTRAORDINARY SAVINGS ACCRUE TO YOU. r SAVE YOUR EYES Thompson Optical Institute Eyesight Specialists Portland's Largest, Most Modern, Best Equipped, Exclusive Optical Establishment 209-10-11 Corbett Building, Fifth and Morrison SINCE 1908 IB m I fiiil city police officers. The mixture made ucunae quarreiome ana aa oian i PoHh holnc t hrnu n intn a 4-.il Hufr fine of $10 sobered him up this morn ing. ' : Generals Get Assignments. WASHINGTON, Jan. 17. Brigadier- General Arthur Johnson was today assigned to command Camp Upton, New York, and Brigadier-General Frank McCoy to command the DougT las. Ariz., military district. THE mystic charm, ro mance and beauty of the Far Places speak to you in the wondrously wrought patterns and rich harmonies of these ever-to-be-treasured Oriental Rugs , We will gladly advise with you in the making of a pleas ing' selection from our exhibit, ' the largest in the northwest country. Our prices are most favorable. Cartozian Bros. Incorporated Established 1906 Washington, Near Tenth LargMt Diamond Dealer la Oregon. 334 Washington, Portland, Or. " SitiuuinMnnttimHiiiiiuiiimm MM at J Bargains Send for our latest Bulletla ' kS f and nop - worn . band Instruments. A Kent for C. G. Conn, also VesaTabaphone Banjoa MeDonrall Maale Co. 12s Aider tit. Portland. . OAKS RINK (Brings the Health Pink) Every evening and Sunday afternoon. Grand Roller Skating Band Music Polite Attendants Pleasure which gives the most exhilarating, fascinating, health giving results amid clean, cheer ing surroundings. The Most Completely Equipped Rink in the West i- . W. Bertone.'-Manager DANCING r.l'ARANTKKU t in eieht lessons Ladies S2.50. Gentlemen $5.00 at re Honey's Kea utliui Academy 23d and Washington. N r w ClaaKen for Beain- nrra start Monday and Kriday evenings. Ad vanced classes Tuesday and Thursday even- incrs. 8 to 11:30. All popular and latest dances taught in 8 three-hour lessons. LADIKS B2.SO, (.K.VTLKHKX 5 This guarantee term is worth $15 and if you ever expect to learn danr- iiT you should take advantage of our cut rates. Secure your tickets this week, before prices advance, lou can take one or four lessons a. week. Tickets are good until used. The Only School teaching each les son the entire eveninK. 8 to 11:30. where you receive the proper amount oi practice. The Only School with a separate step room and extra teachers, where backward pupils receive special at tention. The Only School 'with a systen where you dance with dozens of dif ferent partners, leaching the gentle man to lead and the lady to follow correctly (the only way to become a practical dancer). The Only School where each pupil receives a printed descriotion of all dances free. We do not teach before dancing parties begin, or give short one-hour lessons, and I conscientious ly believe one lesson from us is worth six in the average school. The most backward pupil will not become em barrassed and is sure to learn. You will enjoy yourself, as the social fea ture alone is worth double the price Plenty of desirable partners to prac tice with. Mr De Honey has taught more people to dance and erected more fine academies than any otber dancer in America. His ability as a teacher and dancer is positively un equaled by any other person in the west. He is always ready and anx ious to prove these facts. If you de sire the best, call and be convinced. Private lessons all hours. Phone Main 7ti56. LEARN TO PLAY Piano By Note Without a Teacher Easiest system onlearth. "Wo use pretty tunes instead of exercises. Very latest method. A complete musical ed ucation for five dollars. TRY THE COURSE AT OUR EXPENSE Try It for two week and then send us J..(M) c.Lsh or $1.00 each month fur six months. If you do not want to koep It, return it and you will owe ui nothinff'. Send ua this adv. and your address and you will receive the course by return ma 11. You can learn to play a pretty tune b note In the second lesson. Now is your chance. Ba convinced. Writ today. DELBRIDGE SYSTEM Danville, Illinois BEAR OIL for HAIR AN INDIAN'S SECRET One of tha patent lnrtxllnts af K stalk for tbs hair is genuine ssr mti. Thrrs at ether scUt tncrvdtents Mt found ln any athar hatr propara uou. Kotalko baa surreeded In msnv casta of saisss. fa IN it fl asir and 4 and ruff when Try otfctr hilr lotion or treat ioQt has proved futile. $300 6 ti ara ttt. ini. ln results In rases considered hopatess. Yea aver saw bald las' taut Why become or remain hId If you esn grow hafrf If others have obtained a .naw growth or have- conquered dandruff, ar stopped falling hair through Kotalke. trfty map not pnmt Get a beg of KOTALKO at any busy drug stars: or vend It cnt.v. slWvr Or stamps.- for BUOCHUBi with FBOOF BOX of Kotalko ta J. B. Brftain, Imu, Station F, New York, K Y. Here Are Offerings That Will Play an Important Part In the Housewife's Scheme of Economy Staple quality goods that will give good service the only kind worth while at prices representing decided economies. Come let your own good judgment di rect your selections from the following list. First we call your attention to A Great Half-Price Sale of Curtain and Drapery Materials Se.e Our Large Third'Street Window Display More than 2000 yards to select from patterns, colorings and materials to sui every taste and purpose, including Cretonnes Madras Scrim and Bungalow Nets First come, first served none reserved no phone orders filled and only a limited quantity sold to any one purchaser. Miss this sale and j-ou'll miss one of the greatest bargain opportunities announced for many a day. A Challenge Sale of Blankets Three Offerings That Defy Comparison By Those Who Know Values Best Dorset Blankets at $8.50 Pr. 66 by SO inches These well-known and re liable Blankets are shown in pretty plaid styles and are of "good heavy weight they come 66x80 inches. JSBf Cotton Blankets at $3.95 Pr. 72 by SO inches A cotton Blanket of good weight 72x80 inches they come in white, gray and tan. TYPEWRITERS FOR SALE AND RENT " Our Stock Consists of Hlh-Cls Rebuilt Mnchinti Only. IIKTAIL DKfT, WHOLESALE TYPEWRITER CO. 231 WASHINGTON ST. BIa SS1. Bleached Pillow Outing Outing Muslin Cases Flannel Flannel 35c Yd. 3 for $1 at 50c Yd. at 35c Yd. Comes 36 inches wide Well made f.-om rem- x fine heavy fleeced A S6-Inch Outing and is of a standard nants of standard qual- Flannel shown in plain quality with fine, soft ity sheeting; they, come White OuUng Flannel, brown, navy, gray and finish- 42 by 36 inches. full 36 inches wide. cream. ' 1 i Smashing Reductions On Our Entire Stock Heavy Weight Coatings To Insure Immediate Disposal ONE AT . .$2.95 Yd. TVOAT ...$3.95 Yd. An event worthy of every thrifty woman's attention. You have choice from our regular stock lines of 54-inch heavy Coatings, including all fashionable weaves in novelty mixtures and plain colors. Never has such a dress-goods sale for down right value-giving been known in the history of this store. Shop in the morning if possible and avoid the crowds of the afternoon. LOT THREE AT Storm Serges in 36-inch width and desirable colors a splendid wool fabric that will wear most satisfactorily. Less than today's mill cost. Both Poplins and Serges in 38 to 42-inch widths fabrics of perfect weave in a complete range of colors and decid edly underpriced for this sale. Velours in a full assortment of staple colors they come in 48-inch width and are all wool one of the most im portant offerings of the sale. at 95c Yard LOT FOUR AT at $1.25 Yard LOT FIVE AT at $2.69 Yard An End of the Season Sale of Women's Handsome Coats at $31.95 Rich, Lustrous Plush Coats With Fur Collars, Others iri Velours and Silvertones, All on Sale at One Price. There is still a long season ahead and you'll more than get the value in wear of these handsome Coats which we are clearing out now without regard to their original cost. Included are handsome Plush Coats with collar of Kit Coney or Black Opossum others in fine Velours and Sil vertones with fur collar of Sealine or Kit Coney. Every Coat in the assortment is of perfect workmanship and finish and linings are of dependable quality." You have choice from all sizes in popular colors. Every Coat Is an Extraordinary Value at $31.95 Ah Extraordinary Corset Sale $3.39 a Pr. You Have Choice From the Most Popular Front and Back Lace Models in Rich Brocades. Fine Batistes and Coutils. Sizes 19 to 36 Savings That Run to a Third and More! Only the Finer Quality Corsets Are Included. R. & G Rengo Belt, Henderson. Merito, Lady Ruth and Every Corset Is Fully Guaranteed We have a splendid assortment of front and back lace Corsets in discontinued lines that we muet close out at a loss to us because the manufacturers have dropped these numbers because of the scarcity of materials. Our loss is your gain. Buy liberally while you can save extraordinarily. All are high-grade Corsets in fashionable front and back lace models that will correctly and-comfortably fit every figure, and every pair is sold under our per sonal guarantee, although you pay a bargain price. Wool-Mixed Blankets at $9.75 Pr. 66 by SO inches An exceedingly fine wool mixed Blanket shown in pretty blue, tan and pink and white plaids they come 66x 80 inches and finished with .11, 2-inch binding. Our Store Now Opens at 9 A. M. The Most in Value The Best in Quality Store Closes at 5:30 P. M. Saturdays at 6 P. Si. , " -V-..J- t I'll'i 1