TIIC OKEGON DAILY JOURNAL PORTLAND, TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 11, 1CQ7. REO OF THE PAST CElEDiTORS School Board May Dcduc , 53,000 . From Contractor Bennett's Pay Check Knotty Problem, as Dila tory Man Is Big Loser. Is r. "Wbt will be done with the $1,000 . fine Imposed upon Contractor John SS. Bennett by the. city school boardT" This Is the problem the achool board . ta now trying to solve and the aoawer will handed In" at the next meeting of tha board. A month ego Bennett was penallied $1,000 by tha achool board for hla alleged dilatory work In tha con atructlon of tha Hoi man, Sunnyslde and . East Twenty-eighth afreet, schools. , Bennetts credltora ars said toj&e after biro for their money and at ha appar ently haa no attachable property" they : are finding their progress In collection extremely alow. ' : . Chairman Beach la of the opinion that A the credltora ahould be pa 14 their mm Ultinij, lomiininC 11K8 13.1100. Ha AT- plained that .Bennett haa underbid hla cvmpemora io,u,uo on tne three Jobs and that thereby the . city J had saved . that amount Bennett, he aald. had complained or losing 120,000 on the . work. Mr. Beach stated that the work done by Bennett was the best ever flven the district He favored turning he $ 1,000 deducted from Bennett's pay ireii r w ui creditors. motion , to this effect .was made, but after aome discussion It wa decided to wait vnut me next meeting. . , .;- v V eve U Bate Salt. Director H. Wltttfnberg believes that Bennett's credltora should enter suit to .obtain the amount due them from the ... contractor. Mr. Wittenberg eauatlcslly . ui vpiniun vi man wno reiusea to pay hla debts when he was fully able to do ao. He referred to a recent prop erty transaction of Bennett'a In which . the latter la aald to have sold a lot on Morrison street for Illt.OOO. He rtated that Bennett'a alleged tactics had been source of annoyance to the membera f the board and Intimated thai If It were not for the creditors he would favor the . forfeiture of the - entire J"ooo ' th 1 entlty which waa Director Campbell aald that whispers f vtndlctlveness on the part of the building committee had reached hla are. the aource, from hfe remarks, ap parently being the altered troublesome contractor. He also thought the con troversy ahould be aettled In the courts " . Kdly adzed Vp.' t' Abraham Brown of Wlnterton, N. v liad a very remarkable experience: he - says.-, i "Doctors got badly mixed up over me; one tsaid heart disease: two called It kidney trouble; the fourth blood poison, and the fifth atotnach and liver trouble; but none of them helped me, so my wife advised, trying Electric Bitters, which are restoring me to per fect health. One bottle did me more good than all the five doctors pre scribed." Guaranteed for blood poison, weakness and all stomach, liver and kidney complaint, by Red Cross Phar macy. tOo. , , , Np Stronger Qvldenco Can" Bo Had. In , - -...'. Portland Look well to their record. . What they have done many tlmea In yeare gone by Is the beet guarantee of future results. Any one wltbNn bad back! any reader suffering -frdm urinary, troubles, r from any kidney Ills, will find in' the follow ing evidence proof, that relief and cure la near -at hand; ,';.'sJ;.'v? ; John Ootcher of Hi North Nineteenth fit, Portland, Oregon,1 says: ' "Since the early part of 1908, when I gavea test! monlal recommending Doan'a 4 Kidney Pills, v t have bad some further ooca' slons to use the remedy and have al ways found It of great value in rellev ing kidney 'complaint' It never ' fails to help me, and . I therefore am pleased to recommend It on every occasion. . For sale by all dealers. Price 60 cents. Fosf er-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United 8tates. Remember the name DO AN' S and take no other. " if necessary to reimburse the creditors. General Beebe. one or tne creditors. addressed tha meeting and explained the situation rrom tne standpoint oi me creditors.-- v. . t . - ;J, . Wood Contraots Awarded. - Cnhtracta to suddIv the district with wood for the ' next achool year were awarded to the Banfleld-Veyaey Fuel company, the .Portland uenerai tiectric company ana otner emauer piaaers. With the excentlon of 100 cords of wood purchased by School Clerk Allen the dif ferent buildings will burn alabwood. Beiiwood'a school population ia re belling against a proposal to divide the school for the 'purpose of aendlna some of the pupils to tho Midway school. Baa ronas ana no wains is responsioie 4em thlr Atfttllrf liltt - tkl hoard sured them that If the division waa made these would be supplied. . - Hereafter people who use the High school auditorium will be compelled to r a rental of . Janitor worn ana lahts - make , thia necessary. Clerk AUen will namehe judgea and clerka for the achool election to be held June 17 and arrange for the necessary print ing. .? ..--v.. . . v..,'.-. . Suits 320 (o $40 Trousers $4 to $10 Rose Show Tuhe 19-22. I ft Good t if AU. v.;- M Is. Rose , f Show ?. ' June 1 19-22. Best . " Show of ' AIL AND EVERY WORD OF TfflS IS TRUE! ; There's more - style, . more 'quality, more service, more satisfaction and more ' econ omy in the sort of tailoring turned out irom tne Colum bia store than can, be found in any -other tailoring insti tution or clothes shop in the city of Portland. ' . ' ) now Does This Offer Strike You? : We'll ;make a suit, on the basis that; it must' fulfill iifery one of the above state ments and" meet, with your entire approbation or you shall be under no obligation to accept it. Is not that an offer worthy; of a atrial or- , der? - : ' Last Win of Charles Lonnibary. There died in the Cook. County hos pital at .Dunning, ' Illinois, ".: Charles Lounsbury, who left this remarkable document ' to the world. In the June number of the Circle It appears In full without ' comment, and, indeed. what comment is needed f. Save that we say, 'Here speaks man., who knows the heart of the world; a man who cherishes a! the tender traditions of life and who loves nature as he loves mankind." Would., that we might all leave behind us for, the world's enrichment , so frag rant, a memory: -. ; "I, Charles Lounsbury, being of sound mind and .disposing memory, do hereby make and publish this, my last will and testament, in order aa Justly as may. be to distribute my Interest In the world amona? aucoeedlns; men. -..Tha part Of my Interest which is known In law -and recognised in the sheep-bound . volumes as my property, belnr inconsiderable and of no account. l make no disposal or in tniv my win. "My rlsrht to : live, belnr but a life estate, la not at my disposal, but these minis exceoiea an eiae in tne woria i now proceed to devise and 'bequeath ' ' item: . i aire to arooa rat n ere ana mothers, in- trust for their children,: all rood little words of praise and en- oouragement, and all quaint pet names ana enaearments. ana i cnarre aaia par ents to use them Justly nd generously, aa the needs of their children may re- autre.--' ill-.- rttA:-.:-i-i1r-l. ....... "Item: I leave to children lnclualve- Iv. but only for the term of their child' hood, all and every, . the flowera'of .the rieia,.' and tne blossoms or tne wooaa, with the rirht to olavamonr them free ly according to the customs f children, warning .them at the same time against thistles and thorns. And I devise to the children the banks of - the brooks. and the golden sands beneath the waters tnereor, ana tne oaors . or me wiuows that dip therein, , and the white clouds i r . a asp ' r- ; Grant Pie ley, Manafer, ' ELKS' BDG, 7TH and STASIS that float high over the giant trees. And I leave the children the lonr.' lonr days to be merry In, in a thousand ways, and the nlrht and the moon and the train of the , Milky Way to wonder , aV but subject nevertheless to the rights here inafter given to lovers. - . Item: - I aevise to poys jointly u the- useful idle fields and commons where ball may bo played, all pleasant waters where one may, swim,, all snow clad hills where one may coast and all atreams and ' Donds where- one may fish. or where, when grim winter comes, .one may skate; to nave and to . hold the uma for the ' period ' of their boyhood. And all meadows with the. clover blos soms and butterflies thereof, the woods and their appurtenances, the squirrels and birds, and echoes and strange naa iwl all ,rilata.nt nlacea. which mn v be visited,; together with -the adventures there round. Ana l give iq saia ooys each his own place at .the fireside at night, with all pictures" that may be seen In the burning wood, to enjoy with out let or hindrance ana witnout any incumbrance or .care. -'. ---c, --t ..: ' Item: To lovers . I devise , their Imaginary world, with whatever they may need, as the stars Of the sky. the red roses by the wall, the' bloom of the hawthorne, the sweet strains of music, and aught elae by which they may de sire to figure to each other the lasting ness and beauty of ' their love.- f "itumf To vouni men Jointly I de- Vise and bequeath all boisterous. Inspir ing sports of rivalry, and I give to them the dladain Of weakness and undaunted confidence in 'their own atrength, though they are rude; I rive them the power to make . lasting friendships and of oosesslng companions, and to them exclusively I give all merry songs and brave choruses to . sing with - lusty voices. - Item: And- ro tnoee wno are no longer children or youths or lovers, I leave memory, and I bequeath -to them th volume of the Doems of Burns and Shakespeare and of other poeta. If there be otners, to tne ena mat ut may uve over the ' old days again, freely and fully, without tithe or diminution. . . "Ttm- Ta our loved ones with' snowy crowns I bequeath the happiness of old j White Pearl Cuff Links, in ova! or square designs; regular 65c values ',, i.j . ....... ........ .40V Pearl Scarf Pins, regular 25c values; special aO Pearl VH Ping, various sixes, special values ....lSf (Q) PT7TII STREET VaStPaQTCN STREET 5IXTU STREET Rose Show and Fiesta-June 19 to 22 Handhur Whltg KU Hand Ba-nCne v! ties at 75c each: special White Leather Belts, an assort ment of odd lots, worth twice to three times this price, spct, each White Linen Skirt Pockets, rr? alar $1.25 values; special ,.1 ' ' 1 4 S. ' I - I. .'' " - ' While Continues to Attract ihc Thrifty Thousands In s Good Linens White i Linen Suiting, Richardson's grass breached, comes in 36, 45 and 54-inch widths. Specially priced at, the yard, . ; 50fS 63e and. . . ... .............. ODC Fine Linen Pattern Tablecloths, with one dozen dinner size napkins to match, priced thus; rty;-:'::::?x-:iyi, :i o-.v'j '."7" 2x2 yards, the set. .. ....... .....?083 2x2rj yards, the set:.;...i...i...S7.50 2x3 yards, the set .. .. .. , $8.15 Table Napkins, large dinner size, many pat terns to choose from ; regular " Q ' Q C $5 the dozen. Sale price.....". ...) eJeaU Jacquard Towels, large size, 19x39 inches, splendid quality huck. Special Ol price, each. . . . aC 1C Crochet Bedspreads, in Marseilles patterns. Special; ; -," 'V $1 Of each ... . ; ajll mttO Unmade Robes, of white French linen, in lace, openwork - and fancy embroidery de signs, rich patterns, specially priced' for the Re. Pillar $21.00 values...:. ...815.60 Regular $30.00 values.' . . . ..... . .818.75 Regular $45.00 values. ....... V. ..$20.00 White Goods, in lingerie oatterns. ooenwork patterns ; regular 50c value, j 'M, OA Very special, the yard;. . i'i.M ' 'CeC $ Third Floor Bargains Save on China and House Needs All Whit Articles on this floor are rediired. Silverware. China- . Glaasware. Willow Ware everything on the floor In white, except roods on which price Is stipulated by contract "',''.. ".V''' ;?''f ;V 'r;,' J. Pudding Sets, regular $1.35 values.' Special.,............ '.92t Chocolate Pots, regular $1.10 values. Special. .... SSe Bonbon Dishes, regularly worth 65c. Special.... ......... .40$ iwuncn fiates, reguiany jxreacn. special. Familv Plates, reirularlv $3.90 the dozen. ' Soecial. ....... . 82.80 Family Plates, regularly $4.25 the.'dozenV Special,...,.... Family Plates, regularly $6.25 the dozen. Special..-.... Bouillons, worth $8.00 the dozen. Special" at. ...... Footed Teas, worth $13.50 the dozen. 'Special............'. After Dinner Coffees, worth $3.30 the dozen.- Special..... $1.80 We are Portland agents for the Famous Libbey Cut Glass the Best in. the World. All this superb ware goes at sale prices now. Look through the Crystal Room. Just, received new lines of DecoYated Chinaware. Fine English Ware in ten 'open stock patterns New lines Fancy Pieces English Decorated Uuna ware. Hunting Scenes in bright ' colored , decorations. Coaching Scenes in soft brown effects, bwedish China in plain snapes, with Swedish flower, decorations. Lawn Mowers, Hose, Garden Tools, Window Screens,' Refrigerators and Ice Boxes. ,? i t 3.00 4.50 6.00 9.00 Muslinwear Women'g Cambric Nightgowns, with low neck, slipover style, trimmed with lace , in sertion, beading and lace edging; f Qfi regular. value $2.00; special ...D1)U Women's White Petticoats, with extra deep flounce of lawn, several styles, trimmed with plain or fancy tucks and em-QQ broidery; regular $2.00 values ... 01 Oe) Women's Chemise, French hand-embroidered, with low neck, round or V-shaped, em broidered,, all styles, from the neat scal loped edge to the quite elaborate; J Art worth $1.50 each .................. e7uC Women's Corset Covers, of fine nainsook, low neck, fjull front style, trimmed with lace or embroidery; regular $1.50 . ;. . -f n values ; special ...... ...... . . . . .D 1 1 Here's a chance for saving on some pretty Napery that youH be proud to show. Linen Lunch Qoths, 30 inches square, with hem stitched border and inside border of Japan ese drawn wprk in the daintiest patterns, fancy corners, too. Lunch cloths that are real bargains at $1.75 each ; . A f very special, each ."vleilft Infants' Long Slips, of fine nainsook, with round or square yoke, trimmed with lace or embroidery; regularly worth : " 17 'VAel I $1.75 each; special price Men's Fine Shoes $3.69 Last Dayofthei'DaYSale Men's High-Grader Shoes, from Slater & Morrill, Florsheim & i. Co4 ' and: several styles from McDonald & Kiley, in plain or patent leathers, priced very low. ; 1 Button or. lace styles, kid and calf leath ; ers; . blucher and i regular cuts, patent leather, plain black or tans; dQ UQ worth to $6 the pair; special... 05 Men's Shoes and Oxfords, in 28 different styles, embracing all tbe desirable styles for this season's wear, in the be&t sorts of leather; kid, gunmetal calf and glazed leathers; button or lace, tip or plain toes, blucher or regular cut. An assortment so large , that any man can be fitted and pleased, and nothing in the lot (To less than $3.50 to $4.00; choice ...... .... .ia le7 Shoes and Oxfords, in 10 different styles; kid or calf worth Men's leather, swing or straight lasts; well made and finished and regularly worth $3.00 (some worth $3.50J; , ffff special V.:.. ..i. ......... .. ..7... i . ....fOO Men's Oxfords, of good kid leather blucher cut; also some splendid high cut shoes in box calf or kid. Usual (M AO $3.00 values ; special, the pair, for three days til 1 e 70 Curtain Ends 50c 1 A sale of Curtain Ends of the finest Lace Curtains; come in 1-yard lengths, just the right thing for' door panels and lace curtains. !; ' '-V- 4' '"'' The patterns are the very richest turned out by the best curtain manufac turers ! in the world. These ends are samples that sre carried by . the travel ing salesmen, and when they are through Showing thera as samples they are sold to large houses who are good customers. This time we were fortunate enough to secure an immense lot, some 600 sam ples in all.1 - ' , , They are samples of fine lace curtains, In ' Renaissance, Cluny, : Brussels Net, Irish Point, etc i. The curtains of the same quality in full pairs would sell for $5.00 to $25.00 the pair. Now you can buy the samples (lji Trimmed Hiafc fnr R7 Mi M I II1IIIIVU I IMIal IVI aaVS W M Elaborate Costumes Vz Less ' The most elaborate affairs, swagger evening and after noon gowns that are examples of the highest skill of the modiste's art. Come in many designs, of the richest mater ials, and in many colors,' and trimmed with exquisite taste.' Choice of all costumes in the house, regularly priced at $40 and up, for these three days onlyone-third less than" regular . . ... . . ........... Men's Cooper's Ribbed Underwear, in white or cream, two-piece or union suits; special, $1.50 grade for f 1.25, and OC il.00 grades for ' .. ODC en's 50o Qualities, good Underwear, in white or cream, flat or ribbed A) weave; special '. . . .taiC Men's Shirts, negligee styles, in white or cream; regular values $1.00; , 35c Men's Shirts, in white or cream, all.re-ducedi''tv'"- v4-:y-'j?'- Regular .......$2.50 $3.50 $4.00 $5.00 Special ....... .$240 $25 v $3.00 $4.00 Men's White Linen Kerchief s. Richard son linen, one of the best 25c Handker chiefs on the market; special 9 ft Srice, each .swUC en's White or Cream Vests, in pique or basket weave; special for the sale at ONE-FOURTH LESS THAN U REGULAR . . . V Very dressy Trimmed .Hats in a Wednesday sale of tremendous bargain importance. Prices cut to the lowest possible ? point Handsome little Hats going for a mere part of their worth. ; Good taste is displayed in every piece of millinery in the stock. Make this your opportunity. .' , Hats that have been. Asj) J selling for $2.98, now. .OAweU't Hats that have been JQ flQ selling for $3.49, now .I)aJUO Hats that, have been dQ yl A selling for $3.98, now. . J Hats. that have been . frl At selling for, $5.00, now..e5teflU All Trimmed Hats reduced from' the already very low prices that ruled last week. All ready-to-wear and Outing Hats now half price. All dress shapes, including the smart novelty shapes, now half price. Women's Suits $14.95 Women's Tailored Suits, very striking styles, splendid qual ity materials and superb values at the regular prices, $14.?5, Etoir, Pony and Jacket styles, in all-wool materials, richly trimmed and made by the best tailors in the land, A special sale that makes some tremendous values. Suits that sell regularly for up to $38.60 each; ' special' ................ ........ These suits come in fancy mixtures, checks, plaids, stripes, in the wool novelties, and in plain black, blue and brown, in the Panamas and serges. ..$14.95 .". . ... at '." UA.U..J. ' ' a ar. tne love ana miuu children until they fall aaleep." . 1 ei e . . . their The First Berry. ', From lAdlea' World. , . . Is there any fruit ao generally liked as the strawberry? Who floes not enjoy it? . Who does not agree witn w aoie- ler In his oft-quoted sentiment: "Doubt less God could have made a better berry, but doubtless Ood never did." Is It per haps because It is the first fruit of the aumnier that It is so greatly appreciated rnd e-ladlr welcomed T Strawberries are at their very beat when servea in tneir natural atate much , of their dellg-htful flavor being; lost In cooking-. Still they are, a valuable addlUon to many a de licious dish, and of ways of preparing there is seemingly no end;" The follow. OUD RESTORES GHAY UAJH to I!3 NATURAL COLOR. Stops its falling out, and positive ly removes Dandruff. Keeps hair soft and clossy. Is not a dye. Guaranteed perfectly pure. , --. rhiloHaySpee.ee.. Newar,w.j. 30o. bottles. U drusjslsts) lnr recipes contain taany sugiresUons out or tne oroinary: i v ;;: 8trawberry Cocktail As an attractive first course at luncheon, strawberries are frequently served as a cocktail. To the juice of two oranges and of one lemon, add oowdered suaar to sweeten. Pineapple Juice and sherry wine may also be added at pleasure. 1 Clean and chill some selected strawberries. At serving time dispose them in cocktail or aherbet, arlaaaes.. cover with' fruit juice and add a teassoonful of crushed ICO. -. '-I'-, ,,:v'-A'. :' Strawberries in- Gelatine Strawberries are also very attractively served in a clear gelatine. To two level tablespoon fuls of granulated gelatine add - half a cupful or cold water and let stand until soft: add a cupful of boiling water and one and a half cupfnls of sugar. Stir until both gelatine-and suffer are dis solved, then take from the fire and add a cupful of orange-Juice and the juice of a lemon, strain tnrourn a qouoie thick ness of cheesecloth. . cover the bottom of. a mold a baking dish or a bowl will anWer the purpose to the depth of one inch and chill. When It Is sufficiently firm hasten by standing on the ice or in verv cold water put on a layer of cnoice Derries. i ne Derries may De ar ranged In a design. If desired. Add more jelly, taking care not to add too rapidly or the. fruit will float. When his is nrm add more Derries. and so continue until all the gelatine mixture Is uaed. To serve; turn from the mold, surround with whipped cream, which has ' been people who know how to take care of themselves the majority do not. The liver IS a most important Organ in the body. Herblne will keep it in condition. V. C Slmpklna, Alba, Texas, wrltea: "I have used Herblne for Chills and Fiver and And it the best medicine I ever used. I would not be without it. It fa aa good for children aa it ia for rrown-up people, and I recommend it. It is fine for i Grippe. Sold by all druggists. - sweetened to taste and flavored witb va nilla, and garnish with soma choice ber- rte..:- v ; VvV'-wH'-1'"!'" '".r Strawberry Sponge is another gelatine dainty. Clean and hull sufficient straw berries to measure cupful when mashed, add the Juice of a lemon anA a cuprui or sugar, let stana unui vine siia-ar Is dissolved, then rub through a sieve. Soak, a level tablesoonful .of gelatine in a fourth of a cupful of cold water untu sort, oissoive d? sianaing ia hot water,-then strain into the straw berry mixture. Chill in a nan of Ice water untlHt thickens, then beat with a wire egg-beater until frothy, fold in the stiffly-beaten whites of two eggs and a cupful of rich cream beaten until sUff. Line a mold with lady-fingers or maca roons,' turn In the mixture and chill. This may be made much more attractive If, when turned from the mold, it is gar- nianed witn wnippea cream ana straw berries. ' Strawberry charlotte is simple, attrac tive and delicious. Soak a level table spoonful ' of granulated gelatine in a fourth of a cuDful of cold water-until soft; dissolve by standing In a bowl of hot water. eut larse. selected Derries into halves, dip them into tne liquid gel atins and use for Unlns- a chilled bowl. The bowl must be cold and standing in Ice- water, then - the gelatine quickly hardens and the berrlea adhere to their places. Whip a pint or ricn cream untu stiff and dry. add two-thirds' of a cup ful of sugar, the remaining- gelatine and vanilla to flavor. Turn this mixture Into the bowl, taking care not to displace the berries, and chill thoroughly. To serve, turn from the mold and surround with berries. In serving sprinkle the berries generously with powdered sugar. To make a aim Die strawberry vie. bake a shell of rich pie-crust Fill with fresh, well-sugared strawberries. Cover with a meringue made or tne wnites or two ergs and a fourth of a cupful of sugar and bake In a slow oven until the me-rini-ue la firm. Serve cold. If the pastry is baked in Individual tins, these become attractive little tartlets. CONTRACTS LET FOB r ' ASYLUM SUPPLIES . .'- - ..... ....... fV. : (Speclsl Dlspetca. te The JoamaL) " Salem, Or., June 11. Contractu were, awarded yesterday to the following; firms for 'furnishing1 1 supplies i to the Insane ' asylum for the ensuing year: B. C Cross of Salem, beet, ii.ii per 106 pounds: D. 3. Frye, drugs; Allen h Lewis of Portland, sugar; Spencer Hardware company of Salem, hard wir: "Wade. Pearce A 1 Co. of Salem. tinning; M. J. Hetael of Salem, plumb-1 ing; Pendleton Bollingr mills, flour; Charles U Mastick of Portland, leather and findings; dry goods and groceries, divided among: various firms. . TWENTY-EIGHT SINK . vtrtrmr i ' orrrrrirTr'T Is ' IVXXX1 JX OVJlUUiULJt, . (Joortul Special Service.) Barbados, . June ; 1L Twenty-eight passengers were drowned by the sink ing of the Trench schooner La Ja louse, from Cayenne for St. Louis, off Harbu- does Friday. ' Man The Ikst Scztxlzz Ss;? IIjj A Sconrins: Soap v A Metaf Polish A Glass Cleaner ;