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THE ORE G 01 SUNDAY , JQURITAK.; PORTLAND: SUNDAY MORNING, 'AUGUST i , WOT. 1Y HI! SECRETARY WILSON TO . n A r " mC v iiiiiii n ni i i j 11 hiii i tin i i Hiuir i fun i in vv jii iiiii iiiC vi iiuin t-iiiu k vn iiii 11 mi n nvr ji v uu n i II 1 1 II II I' I L r n-s a w m w m mi mi . ; - - - N WU 'V -4SU U U ' VU U ' sT 1 UU M W VHJ U U U U U U , .V V V -sf I ft Police of jfetropolis' Power less to Suppress Numerous Assaults Upon Women and Children Becord of Crime Increases. Eight Young Girls Victims of Day's AssaultsSome Perpetrators Caught and One Has Narrow Escape rom Being Hung. ManrWho Built Up Agricultural Department Will Con- . f er on Important Matters With-local Citizens for Several Days Committee Will Meet Visitor. (United fnm by JcWl UasM Wrra.) New York, Aug. I. New York tonight ' faces a. situation similar to that which brought Into existence vigilante com mlttees In the "wild west" when, neoes- ''eity compelled their organisation. With 'the crime wave rolling higher, the police department has reached the limit of Its . resources. If law's paid guardians can . ot protect women and children, many Citizens argue, there Is nothing left for oie people but to take their case into their own hands. To Hut Assailants. When he oalled all the plain-clothes men In various precincts and all officers serving on special details off their work . and ordered them today to direct their enure attention to hunting down assall ants of women and children. Commis sioner Bingham admitted he had played his last card. In spite of this precau tlon. a new record for assaults and at tacks was reached. Eight young women and mere girls were the victims. In several cases the assailants were cap tured by cltlsens who happened' to be near. In one instance New York came near having a lynching. Martin Sale, al leged to have attempted to choke Anna Kogers to death, was dragged to a con venient electric light pole and a crowd was Just preparing to string him up when the police rescue a him. Catch a SCurderer. Developments today In the murder of the 8-vear-old Kattle Rftschler, mal treated and killed In a First avenue cellar, have encouraged the police to believe they have caught the murderer, l.ulgl Ksplsto, one of the four brothers who keep a fruit stand over the cellar where Kat tie's body was found, gave -such Unsatisfactory answers that In spector HcQaflery thinks he la worth holding. t As a final precaution to prevent fur 1 ther outrages, policemen will be sent out to make a house-to-house canvass ,to warn parents against allowing girls to play on the streets or venture out of yineir gomes unless escorted. EVERY SUIWMKGARMENTGOTTO 60- mainder of unsold summer goods to be sold at less than the very manu facturers we bought them from are now asking. , SEE OUR WINDOWS! JNOTE the FOLLOWING PRICES James Wilson, Secretary of Agriculture. 8. P. TRAIN LATE mm HOURS "Delay Means Loss of Two Days in Portland's Business World. The Southern Paclfio train from San Francisco which wss due yesterday morning at 7:25 o'clock, ambled Into the Union depot in two sections last right at 6:16 cot quite 11 hours be hind schedule time. No reason Is given for the delay. . , Passengers and -hte! clerks said un kind things about tne railway manage ment while mall clerks and carriers re joiced to think that they did not have to handle the heavy malls which should have been, distributed yesterday. Busi ness men who expected to dispose of the business contained In the mail yester- James Wilson, secretary of agrlcul ture, will arrive in Portland this morn ing at 7 o'clock from the north. Kooms have been engaged at the Portland hotel to Which he will be accompanied by committee of business men representing the Commercial club. No definite arrangements hare been made for Becretary Wilson's entertain tnent while In Portland, nor Is the Unvth of his visit known, although It is expected he will stay several days. There axe many matters of Importance In which Portland cltlsens have an ln- tr.t which will be taken us with Bee tretary . uson In an effort to secure nis cooperation. . Secretary Wilson has- been In the Pa clfio northwest- for several weeks, spending most of his time in weening tnn James Wilson has been secretary of agrioulture for 10 years. Presidents have come and gone, but be has been there consecutively during that period. There were only two secretaries of agriculture before he went Into office. "When I came here," he said two years ago, "I found that the department of agriculture consisted of a few scien tists and a couple of roll-top desks." Department Wae a Joke. prior to his day the department is said to have been a good deal of a joke. Jerry Rusk had been the first secretarv of agriculture. The department had been created, it is said, not because anybody believed there was the least reason or even excuse for such a de partment, but to satisfy the farmers, who had eaused a disturbance in poli tics by means of the farmers' alliance. The secretary of agriculture was sim ply expected to keep the farmers quiet. Rusk was a farmefi and took his Job seriously. He was succeeded by J. Sterling Morton, a Cleveland Democrat, and a roan of culture and brains. He regarded the office as entirely useless and accented the cabinet position with profound disfavor. His first annual re port was returned to him by President Cleveland. Protected lone Marks. Ten years ago Wilson became secre tary and has been in that position ever since. He Immediately made the Job worth while. He had an Idea or Dro tectlng the home market and taking all the foreign market he could get. He has followed out that idea. He did not think that he was there to keep the farmers quiet, but to de velop to Its utmost the industry which he represented. He has investigated conditions In various parts of the world. He learned that In Finland huge alcohol potatoes are grown. He brought them to this country, where they were naturalised, not for eating purposes, but for the alcohol. He sent scientists into the Interior of China to obtain a very rare peach, and brought It to this coun try, where It is being raised in large numbers. He imported macaroni wheat from Italy and there Is a large revenue ia America from that high-class pro duct. Mohair One to Wilson, The present proportions of the mohair Industry are also said to be due to' his efforts. He learned that this country spent $24,000,000 a year for mohair, and be brought It over. It la now being raised on a stupendous scale, and here in Oregon there is a big revenue eaeh year from its production. 'mere are many otner laeas ana in ventions which he has worked out in the interest of the people, and it is .n that way and tue interest he has taken in the position he represents that be has remained In the cabinet for 10 years. SILK RAJAH, VOILE SUITS AND JUMPER SUITS, in black and colors Values up to $50.00. Monday $12.50 AUTOMOBILE COATS AND DUSTERS. Values up to $22.50. Monday $4.95 WAISTS Values up to $5.00 $1.45 Values up to $3.00 $1.15 Values up to $175 75c EXCLUSIVE CREATIONS IN FANCY COATS. In broadcloth, voile and silk. Values up to $50.00 $9.75 SKIRTS Regular and extra sizes, in black and gray; only. Values up to $12.50 $3.95 PRINCESS DRESSES Values up to $17.50. Monday $6.95 BEAUTY PINS Regular 35c values, pair 20c Regular 50c values, set 25c Handkerchiefs lace edge. Regular 25c values 11c MOUNTED COMBS A-lot of Back Combs, some of them slightly tarnishedv Not one of them worth less than 75c. Monday 29c SILKand LISLE GLOVES Black and white. Some of them slightly damaged, Values up to $2.00 89c COLLAR AND CUFF SETS Reg. $1.15 ....65c Collar and Cuff Sets, reg. 35c .....19c. New Fall Suits and Coats on Display J. RL ACHESQN CO. FIFTH AND ALDER Wholesale - Retail IRRIGATI0U1SIS III JOSEPHINE All Is Activity In Yiew of State Gathering at Grants Pass. IRRIGATION CONGRESS MEN WILL 'BE THERE frowned and said things none too tly when they reailiee may wouia day, have to hold off their customers until Tha aeieyea iram is saia o Portland merchants many dollars pe- oausa the maua -contained orum. ivi roods that must De snipped in a uni ted time else the orders stand . can celled. The delay meant two days loss In Portland's Business wona. A HUNDRED AND SEVENTEEN TAKE AN AWEUL TUMBLE A SAN FRANCISCO SACRIFICE, INVOLVING 7 CARLOADS Portland Again to the Rescue An Opportunity for Securing the Choicest of Brand New Pianos at Most Astounding Reductions. All to Go for 57 Cents on the Dollar Investigate This, if Yours Is a Pianoless Home. "iTnipus tou can heln us dispose of seven or more carloads of pianos we shall have to cancel factory order, and aven then we don't know how to secure sufficient insurance . on wnai m nuw an route." This was the word from hip San Francisco house. The turbulent and riotous- condition during Way and early In. June mfwym during May and early' June simply stopped all business. The big Van Ness avenue fire resulted In the cancelling of a great deal of insurance on stock contained In our temporary buildings. Jt was out of the question for our San Francisco folks to .think of taking these surplus pianos. Not to take them would mean the loss of very Important ouanfity factory discounts on an entire year's supply. There remained but one alternative. We had to divert all of these cars to Portland. So Now They're Here. Seven carloads, ..therefore, have ar rived here. There are 117 pianos, choice and new and beautiful, we'ye got to sell them and we must accomplish the ale of them within the next ten days. "We must get this stock out of the way. The idea of profit making has been abandoned to gain - our point we can afford to sell the entire lot at even less than factory cost hence the offer. 67 cents on the dollar. The, Very Best of Everything. he-Ellers Houses are rnernisea as me ziuubbb ounJity. wownert can "universally of Highest instruments of such uniformly highest grade be found as light in our town at J6I Washing ton street. Names that are household words Pianos that had won" world's renown before the days of railroad . and telegraph the gloriousChlckerlng, old est of aUln Amerlc Kimball, oTf Chl CAgo, Indorsed and used, by more treat artists and musicians than any other American make; the favorite hand-made art Haielton suporb Deckers, the genu ine and now the only Decker, and then also that superb master-product of American plano-maklng genius, the Weber, the choice of Rosenthal, and also now of Paderewskl, and of all Metropoli tan grand opera artists. Fills Recital Hall. Recital Hall has, been filled with these San Francisco Pianos. All of them are marked with red tags plainly and determinedly.. And you can figure the cost to you yourself: 1200 pianos, new ones, go for $1H; $300 means now J171; 400 is f Z2s, etc., etc. Protection That Protects. Bear In mind that we guarantee the price and value, as we also guarantee unconditionally for five years the dura bility and Quality of these pianos. j, an h is iu ob lur an casii. . uui If more convenient to pay. say. halt cash and balance in 12 months at 8 per cent simple Interest added, this can be arranged. Our main purpose Is to sell these pianos Quickly and with the least possible Interference with our regular work. Subject to Your Trial. Pianos will be shipped subject to ex amination and trial upon receipt of 10 per cent of sale price. Money to be refunded by us If instrument, after de livery, does not prove In every way satisfactory. Telegraph, telephone, write or call, but bear in mind you'll have .to hurry. Hundreds of Oregon's prosper ous Tiomes will eagerly avail themselves of this unprecedented opportunity. Flrst comers will find the choicest selections, Ellers Piano House, lit Washington treat, Portland, Oregon. . Br FIRECRACKER Otto Clancy Victim of Acci dental Explosion at the Oaks Last Night. Otto Clancy, young man aged IS, became Inquisitive at the Oaks last night and picked up a 14-lnch cannon firecracker, thinking; that perhaps it was loaded. He held It long enough In his right hand to discover that his hunch was only too true, for bang! and It ripped the atmosphere with a areat noise. Clancy's hand was terribly torn. Investigation led to the dlscoverv that the cracker had been uaed in thn flr. works tor the evening, , but somehow had failed to explode. Clancy thoua-ht he would try to make It go and then It worked, much to his surprise. Clancv blames no on but hit own lnqulsltlve- ness. Biff Tent for the Meetings, and Ex hibits Will Show Southern Ore gon's Beat Opens September 10, for Three Dari. QUITS JOURNAL AFTEK FIVE YEARS' SERVICE W. J. Hofmann has resigned his po sition aa business manager of Tha Journal to accept the position of adver tising manager of the Oregonian, suc ceeding E. Q. Jones. He will enter upon his new duties tomorrow. Mr. Hofmann has been with The Journal for nearly five years, coming from the Wilmington, (Delaware) Jour nal, In October, 102. His relations with the paper began when it was In Its infancy. In his position as business manager Mr. Hofmann has gained many friends and has made a larae circle of acquaintances. He is a member of the Commercial club and has been one of the active spirits of the Admen's league. Mr. Hofmann was the recipient yesterday afternoon of a testimonial presented to him by his past associates on The Journal. (Special Dkpttcn to The Jonrsal.) Grants Pass, Or., Aug. S. Extensive and elaborate plans are being made by Cirants Pass municipal and commercial organizations and by Individual cltlsens for tha Oreson Irrigation association, which meets In this city September 10, 11 and 12. The association will be held just after the meeting of the National Irrigation congress at Sacramento, and It Is expected that a very large number of the delegates to the national conven tion will attend the state meeting here. Many of the prominent men who will speak at Sacramento have already agreed to make addresses at Grants Pass. All things point to this belag tha blrs-est and most successful Irriga tion meeting ever held in Oregon. The Ornnti Pass council, commercial club and county court have all taken hold of the matter, ana committees are nara ai work. A big tent will be secured, in which to hold meetings. This will be purchased by the Grants Pass Fruit growers' association and will be used by them for holding fairs and conven tions in future years. This association Is exerting Itself to make a splendid display of fruit and orchard products. In conjunction with the local association, the fruitgrowers' associations of Medford and Ashland are also at work, and will have splendid exhibits of fruit All the towns of southern Oreeon are to be represented and will take an active part in making the meetings a Dig success. MEDFORD CARNIVAL. Next Weston Normal Improvements. .' (Special Dispatch to Tha Journal.) Weston. Or.. Aug. 3. Repairs are now being made on the different buildings at the Weston normal for the next sehool term. Among tha many needed Improvements will be the addition of 20 rooms to the girls' dormitory. Two thousand half-gallon jars of fruit have been Dut.uo at the dormitory,- straw berries, blackberries and cherries being ibe principal Xrulta, Week to Set a New Pace for Southern Oregon. . fgMclal DliDatca to Tea Journal.) Mudford. Or.. Aur. 3 Over 20.000 People are expected In Medford during thn wnck of Aurust 6. the occasion he inar the Medford Fruit Carnival and FUrAAt fair. The Trail Is beautifully located and hundreds of booths and shows line its tath. Besides local talent some fine professional features are on the pro gram. A great week for the Rogue River valley town Is assured. Tha State Horticultural society con ventlon will be held during carnival week. Speakers from all over the west win be in attendance. A. Lincoln Hart, of Portland, is direct ing the carnival. PRODUCTS OP KLAMATH. Federal Project to Be Well Repre sented at Sacramento. (8peetal Dlnpatea to Tha Journal. Klamath Falls, Or.. Aug. 8. Prep arations are progressing very satisfac torily for the Klamath project to make an excellent showing or farm products at the irrigation congTess at eacra mantn. Frank Ira White. Alex. Martin jr.. and George T. Baldwin constitute' the chamber of commerce committee who have In charge the raising of funds for the exhibit. The county has prom, lsed $500 provided the chamber raises an equal amount Plans are also being made to take the Klamath Falls Mili tary band Products have already been selected and a hearty Interest Is being shown. INDEPENDENT FURNITURE COMPANY The only Furniture Store in Portland with just and reasonable prices. The only Furniture Store in Port, land that will positively ssvo you from 25 per cent to 50 per cent on every purchase, large or mall, cash or credit. Come In; convince yourself. FOR THE LITTLE ONES s p E C I A L T H I S w E E K fl.75. Genuine Solid Oak High Chair. Very neat and strong. Large, roomy tray, nicely polished golden oak. f2.25. Genuine Solid Oak Quarter sawed back. Large tray, nice enough for any baby. Highly polished golden oak. f 2.75. Genuine solid quarter tawed golden oak; highly polished large tray; an elegant chair. S P E C I A' L T II I S vv E E K All Wool Ingrain Rugs, 9x12 f 0.50 Pro-Brussels Rugs, 9x12 $10.00 Royal Brussels Rugs, 9x12 $18.00 Smith's Axminster Rugs, 9x12 $27.00 Body Brussels Rugs, 9x12.... $28.50 Oriental Rugs, 27x54, special 98$ Yum Yum Springs, any size .$2.50 Wool Top Mattresses, any size.f $2.50 Metal Beds, nicely enameled, low as., $2.50 Solid Oak Dressers, as low as $10.00: Solid Oak Chairs, as low as $1.00 Large Rockers, as low as...,..,..,. ,.$2.00 Green Front Building (04-106 FIRST ST. Cash or Credit" Bat. Washfngtoa & Stark ROADS YIELD III TWO CENT WAR Virginia Law Goes Into Ef feet Not Later . Than Oc tober, Pending Appeal. (United Press by QpecUl taied Wirt.) Richmond, Va., Au S. The surren der of the railroads In the 2-cent rail way fara right was actually consum mated at mldnlcht tonirht A letter from tfre aovernor was read at a Joint session of the state and railway repre sentatives. In which it was suggested that the S-cent rate as promulgated by the commission, go into effect not later than rwnhr 1 fn ramaln in full force and effect pending the settlement of the lltiratlon now an between the railways and state relative to the constitutional-1. ity or the law effected By uie conunia slon. This arrangement was conceded by the railwava who will now go into "the United States circuit court and ask that the Injunction recently granted by Judge rltchard be so amended. DESERTING HUSBAND IS . . ;f CONFRONTED BY WIFE Alleged to have deserted his wife and two children in Vancouver, B. C., Tom Swenson, a plasterer, residing at 92 Grand avenue, was treated to a most unpleasant surprise yesterday after noon, when taken to police headquar ters by Detectives Jones and Tichenor on a warrant charging him with a stat utory offense, by meeting tha woman he Is said to have mistreated. The complaint upon which Swenson was taken into custody was sworn to by Mrs. J. A. Swenson. his wife, who tracked him to this city. Bhe claims that he left her and two children about two months ago and, upon ascertaining that he was In this city with another woman, she lmmeaiateiy Doardea a train for Portland. Upon arriving here yes terday morning she ascertained - the ' ''""..i;;-.-l-:$:-ji.ri whereabouts of her : faithless spouse and his consort and secured warraata for their arrest rf'- V?i- Swenson was taken into custody at Sixteenth and Everett streets. As he was being booked at the desk Vrs. Swenson walked up softly behind him and, touching him gently, on the snout- aer, aia:'H ':., ?... .v , r "How are you, Tomr ' J ,. I the, language of ens ef the sta tion, offioors, "You could have floored him with' a feathery . ' The guilty husband and his wife then repaired to & bench to discuss the mat ter and in the meantime Mrs. Florence Weston, the woman in - the case, was brought ta by the detectives. Mrs. Swenson made no attentat to ssott her rival, aa was feared, and the c will be heard by Judge Cameron to morrow merning. ; v f The ratification was signed by Al fred Thorn for the Southern Railway; Henry T. Wiokham for.the Chesapeake ST Ohio: Alexander ; Hamilton for the Atlantic C&ast line .and- JullaiwCochiran for the Norfolk & Western. The state was represented . Djr the governor .and attorney-goneral and associate counsel and .the members of the corporation .VIHIWBIIWII .. . To Forestall Fuel Famine J , ' ("pedal Dtepatcft Tb inamU t. Heppner, H.Or, : Aug. ' J J ' f ' -providing against 'e"i " ' winter' and Toe tons of r ready beea secured from i i Wyoming, wbieh wlI be!".' "' as cars ran be i" , jieppner o tl -" si:' 7 C Y vVV,