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i ,', .yr-z: THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL.' 1 . POISONING OF BAKER AN UNSOLVED MYSTERY f ..... ... .. - , , Vy , . y . -7- . i''Nt'j j.,:t . . V.'-' 1 . 22S2. ' . . ''',.:'''., fp. f J ifc-1 I , V -V j 'm espekahtists V lrL derelict Province of Mores 1 ' net, on Holland Frontier, Chosen as Place. fj I PORTLAND, THURSDAY' EVENINO, MARCH 10. 1D03. The mysterious death of Walter F. Baker, a Boston clubman, has de jf veloped a sensational case. Evidence , s has been produced at the coroner's Inquest going to show that the club man's body contained arsenic enough to slay four men. Here are some of the people who figure In this myste rious case, news of which was re cently received by telegraph. At the ' top is a snapshot of Edward F. Ba ker, brother of the dead man, con ferring with & mysterious woman witness. At the bottom from left to right are: "Brownie" Hurd, to whom' $250,000 left by 'Baker, re verted after his sister's death. A ' snapshot of Dr. W. J. Boos, the med n leal expert who told of the arsenic ' fcund In the body, and W. Harry Lee, who told of Baker's movements previous to his death. MTOIKE SCHOOL SAFE William Hale Ham, Vice President of National As sociation of Cement Users Makes General Recom mendations to Boards. (Special Dltpitcb to Tb Joarnal.) DJarmed by" the statement of Director of Schools W. N. AshDaugh, mat tne Cleveland . disaster might - be repeated In any. of the public school buildings -In Toungstown, 'the board of education has called' la a fireproof lng engineer bf ' national' rromlnence, to formulate nlan for making the structures safe. Th action Is 'due to the existing state of publlo opinion, because many par ents declare If this cannot be done at once tneir cmwren wui uo vv ""iu Cwmiam Halo Ham, vice-president of tha National Associauuu ui User for the section on laws, ordl iniurnnra ha nrenared I preliminary report on the fireproof lng ot school buildings, in which he points out where lies me freirai.uugor i buildings that are now in use, and makes recommendations as to the most economical method of making these buildings safe. He also describes the tvue of construction that should be adopted in new buildings to prevent a recurrence oi me uibi.i viicM.a. MUSIC STUDENTS Should Have Steady Verves. The nervous system of the musician fa often very sensitive and any habit like coffee drinking may -so upset the nerves as to make regular and necee sary dailv practice next to impossible. "I practice from seven to eight hours writes a Michigan music student. "Last September "I- was so nervous I could practice only 'a few Minutes at a time and mother said I would have to drop my music for a year. i 'This was terribly discouraging, as I couldn t bear tne inougni oi iobium a whole year of stuay. Becoming con vinced that my nervousness was caused largely by coffee, and seeing Post urn so highly spoken, of, I decided I would. l Tnr nwnne. . "Mother followed the dlrecUons care- ;- 'fully, ana i uiuusut ...Ph a delicious drink. We drank Pos- turn every morninir Instead of coffee, and by November I felt more like my- sell man wr ;wu uu w resume my music. . . . . : .t, "f now practice as usual, do my - studying, and when my day's work Is finished I am not any mora nervous ' than when I began. j 'I cannot too. highly recommend Pos- turn to musicians who practice half a day.- Mv father is a physician and- rec ommends Poatum to his patients. " - Words sannot express my appreciation -for this most . valuaWe health bever- 5 are. and experience nas proven us su- periorlty over all others' . ."There's a reason.' , 1 . ' i i Name f Iven ' by' postum Co.' Battle ' Creek. Mich. Read "The Road to Welt In packages- Mr. Ham is a member of the Amer lean Society of Civil Engineers, and has spent the last 10 years In the construe tlon of fireproof buildings of rein forced concrete. His recommendations, he says, apply to the average school buildings la any town In the country as strongly as to the schools In Youngs town. He says: "In view of the calamity that has overtaken Cleveland, there can be no question of the wisdom of the Youngs- town board of education In taking what ever steps are necessary to make ths school buildings that are now in use. safe, and to establUh definitely a policy hereafter to construct no school build ings which are not absolutely fireproof. How to accomplish these results with out increasing the burdens of the tax payers unduly, Is the question, of the moment, and to this ena. tne wnut makea the- following general recom mendations: Por Old Bnildisgs. "All school buildings which are not known to be thoroughly fireproof should be examined by the school com mittee, the superintendent of schools and ths chief of the fire department of the city. . ... . steps snouia De taaen iw iirevcm rapid spread of fire, especially rrpm the corridors to the main rooms. Tuts can be oecomDlished In all old build lngs quickly by the Installation or a fireproof parltlon between the corridors and main rooms with steel doors having wire glass transoms, or witn no iran "If possible every school building should have an exit at the opposite end of the building- from the stairways. This exit stTouia te protected irom nre uy brick walls extending at least six feet from the building; no other opening into the space" being allowed. Fire escapes should be unlocked,' every morning una opened. A fire drill should be insti tuted using the fire escapes and prac tice should bo constant throughout the school year. In order that the children may not be frightened at the sound or nlarm nt fire, fhn nractice should be carried out with regular fire alarm each week at no specliled -time. Begirding Vtw Buildings. "Where the school committee is lim ited for funds with which to build a t.MnAn MikAAl K..I1ln.y It ehnntrl hi impressed upon the architects that the interior of the building is the most im portant of all features, and that any saving that is to be made, should be made in the looks of the exterior and not In the construction of the interior of the building. It oftea occurs that for the sake of beautifying tne city an elaborate exterior Hs designed, i nis is, of Course, ideal, but where the maxi mum amount of space mst be built for -the minimum amount of money, a Dlaln. almost severe, exterior with rhnmuD-Mv firtoronf floors and Dartl tions, should be the prevailing Idea of construction. If the rooms are not too large, tne cost of a thoroughly fireproof building, with reinforced concrete floors and col umns, and a neat, brick exterior, can ha ''constructed for aDDroximately 10 per cent increase In first cost over the construction or a uncK ana wouu runn ing. Insurance will soon bring down the cost of the investment to a point where the eltv annot afford to build otherwise than fireproof. In this type of a school building, children could be actually kept at -work at their desks while the furniture in one part of the buildinar was burning there would oe nothtn else to burn In the building. TBis type or construction is exceen- ingly well suited to school buildings. and should be investigated by every building -committee before adopting a brick and wood building. "Disasters due to fires in this coun try are unpardonable, and we-are criti cised severely by roreign countries. where the lack of wood has been a blessing - for years." Anient Statesman: "This la the cen tury when- Salem-will-pave " says the vnvrand Journal. This is the year. Did some last year," and ready for a lot more. Everybody but the Portland Journal has found out- that Salem la no longer a slow -town. - It will find if out some day or other, as usual. Now will ou pa 0047 . - , i i Paris, March 19. An Esperanto re public is the ambitious scheme of Pro feasor Gustave Roy, professor of living languages at the St. Qlrons college, who Is an enthusiast about the new "unl His proposal la to con-rt the derelict province or Moresnet, wnere tne iron tiers of Holland. Belgium and Germany meet. Into a little Independent state in habited and governed by Esperantists, where Esperanto shall be the "'native tongue." The present Inhabitants half German, half Belgian number, in au, about 8,060. The name suggested ror tnis new Utopia Is Amlkejo, the Esperanto for "friendship." There will be no taxes In Amlkejo, the revenue being derived from subscriptions from Esperantists in all carts of the world, and from a proposed casino to be established there. There will be an Esperanto college, a chamber ror tne protection or Esper- antlst interests, an Esperanto theatre, and an esperanto newspaper. The government will be republican In form, the president betas the DrlnciDal or ine international usperanust college. wno wouia prooaoiy be professor uus- tave Koy nimseir. INDIANA MS DEAF OPERATOR Receives Code Through His Frontal Bone Able to Perform All Duties. E. South Bend, Ind., March 19. William Elliott, agent for the Nickel Plats railroad at Tlppacanoe, Is probably the only totally deaf telegrapher In the world. Although unable to distinguish any kind of a sound, he Is able to per form all the "duties required of an operator, and will likely hold his office for several years to come. When Elliott entered the employ of the railroad he was possessed of as good ears as any man, but about 20 years aeo his hearlna began to fall. and being unable to find a cure he set about to experiment In order that he would not be thrown out of employ ment. An old horsewhip fell into his hands. Cutting a piece about two feet long from the butt end, he attached to it a metal plate.. The other end was placed against the telegraph sounder. Then placing his forehead to the plate, he received the code through his frontal bone and solved the problem. Governor 3. Franklin Fort of New Jersey, United States Senator Knox and Governor Edwin Stuart of Pennsylvania have promised to attend the 125th an niversary celebration of Dickinson col lege ' next June.- rfcM Hopes For the Children 0ave These ,label One ea srsry loaf of "Baste Sxowa" , V j Extra Values in Seasonable MERCHANDISE This is to be a great bargain season at Roberts Bros.' store, and it is especially worth your while to watch our an- nmineements this month. Riiorl nn'rw ar watrliwnrrfa 11 fin A it- UmmA mUtake in trading here. The people of Portland have learned that they can choose here with perfect safety, flt onlv reliable cn-arlM nf ri?trfi-r1a mrrhanr1? ar orlvm a n!ar in mir efrrlro X7- ' tention to our bargains for tomorrow, knowing that they will save you money on every article you buy. - w Five Great Bargains in the Center Aisle Embroideries, Laces and Ribbons Our Fancy Goods Buyer has just returned from New York. Many of the most prominent importers and jobbers of that city were willing to make great price con cessions that they might secure ready cash. Tomorrow we place on tale five wonder ful bargains mads possible by these conditions and our tremendous cash-purchasing power. Read the items carefully and attend the sale as early as you can. 25o IROIDERIES lOo BARGAIN NO. 1 A great special offering of Cambric Embroideries, from 6 to 8 iuviiva mut, uvjj, .iuiuiis iiciii, inauc wiiji guuu iiiiii cugn, ine nmu mat Will splendidly stand the test or wear, special New York purchase of 25c embroid eries priced tor this sale Bargain rnday at. 10c Embroideries 18 to 27 Inches, Reg- ular Values Up to 92.00 a Yard Of U BARGAIN NO. 2 Corset Cover and Flouncing Embroideries, from 18 to 27 inches wide, made of fine quality Swiss, Nainsook and cam bric, they come in a full assortment of exquisite new patterns, shadow work, fillet, padded floral designs, large and small scroll effects and all the new St. Gall novelties. Special New York purchase of em broideries, worth up to $2 a yard, priced for this sale Bargain Trf Friday at DIC Allover Embroideries, Vals. to 81.25 YardThis Price While They Last wOU BARGAIN NO. 3 Not an unlimited number of yards to sell at this ridiculously low price, so if you would share in this wonderful sav ing an early risit is necessary. Beautiful Allover Embroideries, from 18 to 21 inches wide, all this season's goods, in a variety of attractive patterns, good dependable quality. Special New York purchase of embroideries worth up to $1.25 a yard, priced for this sale OJJ Bargain Friday at XiDC Three Big: lots oi Wash Laces tZ at One Little Price, Yard 0J BARGAIN NO. 4 A great special sale of Wash Laces, everlasting, torchon and Normandy VaL Laces, in an unlimited assortment of this season's best patterns, ranging in width from 1 to 3 inches. These laces sre made with fine firm edges that will improve by washing. A special New York purchase of laces worth up to 12c a-yard, priced for this sale Bargain Friday at Ribbon for Hair Bows, OQr 5 Inches Wide at, Yard OU BARGAIN NO. '6 Black Taffeta Ribbon, full S inches 'wide, extra heavy and stiff, so much in demand right now for hair bows and mil linery purposes bows made free of charge at the ribbon counter if desired. A great New York purchase cL black taffeta ribbon OO, fully worth 40c a yard, priced for this safe Bargain Friday at. aOC 5c Two Extraordinary Bargains in Woolen DRESS GOODS 85c tad $1 V&Iaes at Priced Like This $125. SUO Valocs at 9c$ffe68 Tomorrow you have choice of the following faahionable fabrics at this price: 46-inch Egyptian Crepes, strictly all wool, comes in the fashion able shades of red, navy, steel, tan, green, etc 50-inch Mohair Secillian, in col ors navy, cardinal,' brown, tan, gray and green. 45-inch Novelty Worsteds, in neat gray effects, with silk over plaids, in colors brown, tan and gray- 44-inch Novelty Mohairs, in neat stripe enects, in an tne new colorings. 44-inch Block Checked Serges, strictly all wool, attractive black and white effects. 44-inch Checked Batistes, in all size checks in black and white. 44-inch Jamestown Worsteds and Novelty Panamas in a full range of colors. Tomorrow at this price you may select these fashionable fabrics Novelty French Voiles, in 42 and 44-inch widths, they come in a full assortment of new Pastelle tints in pretty invisible stripes, a fine silk and wool fabric that makes up beautifully over a col ored lining. 42-inch Silk and Wool Eolienne, a fine soft weave, very desirable for spring and summer wear, comes in colors red, navy, cham pagne, tan, blue, green, gray, etc. 45-inch Genuine French Batiste, finest of all wool fabrics, wash able colors in shades of pink, blue, gray, green, etc. 42-inch Silk and .Wool Crepe de Paris, a soft clinging fabric in great demand this season, comes in shades of tan, gray, blue, etc 85c and 51 Grades at 49c, $1.25 to Q1.50 Grades at 68o A Great Bargain Sale of SINGLE CURTAINS Friday at 40o Each Tomorrow we place on sale a arreat special nurchase of Manufac turer's Single Curtains, they are "seconds," that is, the patterns are slightly imperfect or they are soiled or mussed. It is a sale you should not overlook. They come in both white and Arabian in Scotch lace and madras lace, in widths from 42 to 45 inches and 3 yards long. Ihere is a splendid assortment to choose from; there will be a fairly good selection all day, but the sooner you choose the better. We are closing them all out at one price without any consideration of real worth. Perfect curtains of same quality would sell in AQf the regular way at $2.50 a pair. Your choice, while they last, ea ft7C 3,000 YARDS PERCALE, BEST 9c GRADE. 7t A special Friday offering About 3,000 yards of new Percales, in a full assortment of this season's styles, good dark colorings in figures, dots, stripes, etc.; in shades of red, blue, gray and black, guaranteed fast colors; best 9c grade. On sale tomorrow only, Bargain 'J Friday, at IC CAMBRIC MUSLIN, BEST 12c GRADE, 0 A special Friday offering About 20 bolts of White Cambric Muslin. full 36 inches wide, nice soft finish, good dependable, quality, just the thing f6r fine underwear and infants' dresses; always sold at ft 2YiC a yard. On sale tomorrow only, Bargain Friday, at .7C HUCK TOWELS, 12c VALUES AT 84 A special Friday offering About 100 dozen White Huck Towels, lust enough for a busy day's selling, good large size, 18 by 38 inches, fringed, finished with fast colored red borders; regular 12jc Q grade. On sale tomorrow only, Bargain friday, at Ub CURTAIN MUSLIN, 10c QUALITY AT T A special Friday offering About 25 bolts of White Curtain Muslin, full 40 inches wide, comes in a half dozen styles in pretty striped effects, excellent wearing quality, will launder perfectly, a very dainty window covering; always sold at 10c a yard. On sale tomorrow only, Bargain Friday, at IC A Special Friday Sale of Suit and Waisting Silks 85c, $1, $1.25, $1.50 Values at 60c You are used to seeing the best silk values in the city at this store, but come tomorrow and have every memory of unmatchable bar- fains eclipsed by these offerings. Every yard of dependable quality, iouble Warp Louissines, Buckskin Taffetas, Fancy Print Warp Louissines, Persian Fancies, Novelty Taffetas, Rough Pongees, Satin Foulards, Black Peau de Sole and Chiffon Taffetas. These silks come in a full assortment of all the newest and best col orings, in an unlimited variety of designs, new steel gray novelties, black checks, shadow plaids, pin stripes, ombre plaids, Scotch and broken plaids, neat two and three-toned fancies and natural rough Eongees, satin Foulards, chiffon and royal wash taffetas, in all the est shades. These silks come in full standard widths and are worth from 85c to $1.50 a yard. Your choice tomorrow only at one CQn price, Bargain Friday, at , UiC 2 Great Shoe Bargains Shoes for Boys and Girls, Reg ular $1.25 and $1.50 Values Through very special arrangements with one of the best shoe manu facturers in the country we had a shoe built just as you would have It stylish and solid all through. These shoes were made during the usual dull season, and by placing our order for a tremendous quan tity we were able to secure a wonderfully low price, now we ask you to share in the saving. These shoes come in good foot form styles, they are made of the best of leathers, both vici kid and box calf,' with solid outer and inner soles and solid leather counters; every pair sold under our own personal guarantee; regular $1.25 and $1.50 QQ values, all sizes up to 2. On sale Bargain Friday at.. v..'....; yC Women's Underwear 35c Knit Vests 2 5o A special Friday offering Women's fine bleached Cotton Vests, correct spring weight, made with high neck and long sleeves well made,( neatly finished; vests that are fully worth 35c, on sale OCu Bargain Friday at............. ...&1C Women's Knit Jackets, $3.50,85 Vals.$2.98 A verv snecial purchase of Women's Knit Tackets, made in the ooou lar nonv stvle. nlaced on sale tomorrow for the first time. These nobby Sweater Coats are all the "go" just now; they are made of fine soft wool, in plain white and red and white with black figures; regular $3.50 and $5.00. On sale tomorrow at one price, . dJO QO Bargain Friday $LVQ Women's Stocking's, 35c Values at 23o A special sale tomorrow Women's fine imported Gauze Lisle Stock ings, in fast black, made with double heel, sole and toe, excellent wearing quality; regular 35c grade. Specially priced Bargain. OO Friday at.. t.. i. , U. ...... ,....)C Children's Stockings, 25o Values at 12&o A half price sale tomorrow Children's fine, ribbed tan Stockings,' in all sizes, for boys and girls, made of extra good cotton; - . -lO' regular 25c kinds.- Specially priced . Bargain, Friday at. . . . . . . 1&2C Special Friday Bargains l- Muslin Underwear and Aprons CHILDREN'S GOWNS. 50c VALS. 2 4 A fine line of Children's Gowns, made of good quality outing flannel, in pink or blue . it j j i stripes arc wen uiauo auu nave neauy lin ished collar and cuffs; they come in ail sizes 2 to 12 years; regular 50c i Oft values. Special Bargain Friday at. MUSLIN GOWNS, $1.35 VALUES 0 A fine showing orMuslin Gowns, made of high-grade cambric and nainsook, in the high, square or V-shaped neck, neatly trim med with embroidery, " beading, insertings, lace and ribbons;, also a line in slip-over ctvl with Into- nMr titf.l, f .1 ,:.t. laces or embroider v: regular. $1 35 o values. Special Bargain Friday, -.'viiVi ,S i ;Vt itlVi , ii'Vi i .i . .t'.OsC GINGHAM APRONSi 50c VALUES 294 A fine showing of Women's Gingham Aprons, made of good grade ginghahvin neat blue or white checks, they are made to fasten around tha ursicr srs full Ifnoth mif tiava ntiln iduiM t i . ?-- - iv . . . " axvuwii snaps.. 4ucsc ex cellent aorons are 52 inches loner and 56 inrha -a,A- r.i- r r 50c value. Special Bargain! Friday .... . , ......... .' 7, ....... Z L CORSET GIRDLES kfa- vat.ttpj rt?M T A full tine ftf fWif nirAt'"1t a1." .i iai -i,: I . grade material-arid extra well boned; also a line of Tape Girdle, i alt colors, sizes 18, to -26; theory best 50cjahtes.' Special " , Bargain Friday. i.y ',". ,,.- .' :, . ., f