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THE . OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, MONDAY EVENING. MAY 4, 1908. 5 CAIIill'S III DELAY REPORT f'No Time' Lost in Paper In . - vestigation;" ; Says Special; But-V , . T - (Doited Preaa ttuti Wtra.) Washington, May 4.- No tims has been lost by the .Cannon investigating comtnittea of pulp paper In getting down to business, although no report will be made until next esslon. ' None la desired by the speaker until after the election. It la said.'. James R. Mann, second Illinois, di- trlot, la not ; only chairman but . the guiding spirit of the committee. He lias Deen tnea oui Dy xne Bpeatier.in other capacities, aiuch as chairman of the committee or the. wliole when .some real ticklish bill was under: coasjaera tion bv the house. The otlier three Republican member of the committee are also regarded na standpatters. All come from the mid dle west, where there has been -leig tarirr agitation than - any wnere eiaa. Stafford la said to be the only stand patter -in the Wisconsin , delegation, while; Bannon of Ohio, a manufacturer and tariff expert, and Mill of Kansas, point to the. tariff as the only real cause of the great prosperity the coun try haa been enjoying, Ryan, the Buffalo, New York,, ml. noritv member of the committee, haa the reputation of being one . or . the cleverest Democrats in the house. He came very near being elected chairman of the Democratic congressional com mittee.' 81ms of Tennessee, the other Democratic member, has the habit of taiKing rignt out in meeting, - Upon the report of this committee will be threshed out in the house tne i question or wnetner the tarirr - orv the paper trust Is responsible for the in creased price of print paper. ENORMOUS CEMENT : CONTRACT IN IDAHO Special Dlapatcb to Tbe lanrnal. Boise, Idaho, Iday 4.- What is . per haps the largest cement contract ever let In this part of the country has . been signed up with C. R. Shaw Of this city by D C. MacWatters, general man ager of the Twin Falls Salmon River Land & Water company. The contract calls for 65,000 barrels of cement to be used in the construction of the big dam to be built 30 miles south of Twin Falls. The price will approximate $260, 000. It will require 16 trains of 20 cars each to haul the material and the total weight of the cement will be about 2,700,000 pounds. Rhode Island lias Celebration. Providence, R. I., May 4. Public ex ercises and observances were held throughout the state today In celebra tion of she anniversary of the declara tion of independence of Rhode Island, the first of the 13 American colonies to renounce allegiance to the govern ment of Great Britain. The colony of Rhode Island and Providence Planta tions declared Itself an independent sovereign government, owing no allegi ance to Great Britain, on May 4, 1776, and was the first of the original 18 colonies to so declare. The declaration was the act of the general assembly of the colony and was in principle the same as those which followed from other states. Michigan Odd Fellows. j (United Pre Leased Wire.) ' Battle Creek, Mich., May 4. Emblems of tire three-link fraternity are much in evidence in the business section of ana visitors to the Mtcnigan grand lodge meeting of Odd Fellows ana the grand encampment of Patriarchs Militant. The program opens tonight with, a conferring or ine royai purpie aegree. Tomorrow morning a public reception to visiting notables will be held at the Auditorium, followed by addresses of wnloome and responses. Mayor Green will extend official greeting and a re sponse will be made by Srand Patron John Gearhout. The afternoon will bo occupied with the business sessions. Spectacle's $1.00 at Metsger's. THE BEST 31AT IN THE WORLD e ' w-Ayf t'l rW J - THE BEST IN THE WORLD BEN SELLING LEADING CLOTHIER Wilmington Peace Congress, (United Press Ltued'Wlre.) Wilmington, N. C, May 4. All ar rangements have been completed for the holding of the arbitration and peace conference here In celebration of the first anniversary of the North Carolina Peace society. The purpose of the congress la to spread among the people accurate knowledge of the progressive proposals approved by the second Hague confer ence,' and to popularise the ideas which the American group of the Inter-Parliamentary union desires to propose at fcthe approaching . inter-parliamentary conference to be held at Berlin next August. HEflRY r.lORftlSOH TIES U'JO LIVES v Hemmer Brakeman Kills ' JL M- His Sweetheart and Turns Weapon on Himself. (Special Dlapatcb to Tbe Journal.) Heppner, Or. May 4. Henry Morrl son, a brakeman on 'the O. R. & N., shot and instantly killed his sweetheart, Nora Wright, and wounded his rival, Barney Ahalt, near Morgan, and later. at Morgan, ahot himself In the head. inflicting a ratal wound. Morrison had long brooded over his falling favor-and waa finally driven to Jealous Insanity. He borrowed Express Messenger Smith's arun.. saying he wanted tn kill a dnar that annoyed him He started yesterday afternoon rrom Uennner on a railway velocipede, bound for Miss Wright's home at Cecils, a station on the Heppner branch of the O. R. A N.,' 85 miles northwest of Hepp ner. Two miles norm or juorn anu four or Ave miles south of Ceells, at a point where the wagon road runs along- Bifi trie railroad under a scare oi roca, Morrison met Miss Wright ana Ahatt drivnia toward Mornn. He leaped from his velocipede to the road in front of tnem, arew his revolver ana Daae xnem eay their prayers, at the same time opening Ore. Kills Girl Instantly. The first shot struck Miss Wright In the., head and killed her instantly; the second shot struck Ahalt In the shoul der and made aa Inconsiderable flesh wound. Ahalt whipped his team past Morri son; and drove madly to Morgan witn the dead xirl at his aide. Morrison turned back to Morgan and on arriving found he had killed his sweetheart. He walked Into the wheat warehouse of Balfour. Guthrie & Co. laced the muxxie of his revolver at his head and fired. Inflicting a wound that the physician who arrived several hators later pronounced necessarily fatal. Morrison was known as steady, sober and industrious. He was reared at Arlington, Oregon. His parents now live at Portland. Misa Wright's home was with her parents at their rancn just ouiBiae uie vuiage oe v-wuib. The coroner, sheriff and county prose cutlng attorney . are making inquiry upon the trageay. Metcger, jeweler, 842 Washington. Office Hours 10 a. m. to 5 p. rru, 7 to 8 p. Sunday, 10 to 12. m. Phone A57S5 Main 7743 Diseases of the EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT 'And till acute, chronic. and nervous diseases of meff, women and children. Also Liquor, Tobacco and mild cases of Drug Addictions. Calf or address MPONDERO THERAPY CO., Inc. Rooms 508-9-1O-11-12 Merchants Trtlst Buildini; . SIXTH AND WASHINGTON STREETS Entrance 363 Washington St. PORTLAND, OREGON , L : : ' ' BAILEY APPEARS TO BE III LEAB Small Majority for Delegate to Democratic Conven tion Disappointing. - (United Preaa Laaied Wire.) Austin, Texas, May 4. Whether or not Senator Bailey has suffered defoat at the primaries , held to elect a dele- gate-at-lafge to the Democratlo national convention is still la doubt today, al though! .there are Indications that be has won by a slight majority that Is a great disappointment to himself and irienas. The , senator's opponents are claiming, however, that he has been defeated. They say his fate rests in the 25,000 votes that are still lacking. These will be counted today. Judging from the best Information obtainable some of Bailey's friends sav his majority will be 10,000. It Is said that not more than 226,000 votes were cast In the state. The great interest taken In the contest Is evidenced by the many bets made. In one Instance a pool of 160,000 was wagered by fly Danaers, mat tne senator would nave a majority or not less than 25,000. TDIBER -CLAIMS IN THE BLY COUNTRY (Special Dispatch to Tba Journal.) Klamath Falls, Or., May 4. Several good timber claims have been secured recently in the Ely country and others are said to be obtainable, on account of the recent ruling in land cases against homesteaders on timber land. In many Instances the homesteaders have either relinquished and placed timber and stone filings: or have sold their relin quishments for the mere locating fee. iraveiers returning rrom Bly state that claims having several settlers on last fall at the time of the rush annear iu ud oeseriea at inis time. Cheap Rates East. May 4, 17 and on authorized dates during the summer the Canadian Paclfln will sell round trip excursion tickets to eastern points at very low rates. Tickets good for stopovers, long time limit, diverse routes. AddIv at local office, 143 Third street, for full par- ucuiars. rssssszsszzxsssszsssszxzxBsssssssxxssssassszssaszzs'f GREAT DRIVE In paint satisfaction is made by the buyer of BAY STATE pro ducts. Used intelligeniVt the re sult, are economical and aatisfac- tory always. A TOE BIG PAINT STORE $ HsherJhorseD & Co. S zss5szzssszsssssss:ssssss:rssx:zsssssssss:zsszzsi M Grave Charges Against Rich Lawyer (United Preaa Leaaed Wire,) New York. Mar 4. The case of Carl Fischer-Hahsen, millionaire lawyer and philanthropist, was called for trial today In the court of general sessions. Han sen is charared with extortion and It la said there are likely to be sensational revelations at tne trial. It is alleared Hansen comnelled a Phil. adelphla business man to pay him S15, 000 to prevent the latter being brought to trial on an Infamous allegation In which a boy figured. Hansen declares that he took the retainer from this man and later abandoned the case as he discovered that there were wide ram ifications to it involving New York and Philadelphia men of prominence In the social and business world. College President Installed. (United Preaa Leased Wire.) New York, May 4. Associate City Superintendent George 8. Davis was to day formally inaugurated as president of the New York Normal college. The event was attended by interesting cere monies that took place in the presence Of a large and notable gathering. Among those who participated were Governor Hughes, State Commissioner of Educa tion Andrew 8. Draper, President Nicholas Murray Butler of' Columbia university, and President John H. Fin ley of the College of the City of New York. To Form Labor Federation. . (United Preaa Leaaed Wire.) Baton Rouge, La., May 4. As the re sult of a movement started early In tbe present year steps were taken at a conference held In this city today to complete the formation of the State Federation of Labor of Louisiana. The new organization proposes to take in aljr or tne existing iaDor Doaies in tne state, among them the farmers' union, the various railway brotherhoods, and the different local trade unions. Georgla Sociologists. (United Preaa Leaaed Wire.) 'Atlanta, Oa., May 4. Tbe annual meeting of the Georgia State Sociologic al society began at the Piedmont jiotel today. Professor M. M. Parks, of Mill edgevllle, presiding.' A two days' pro gram haa been prepared for the meet ing. Included among the speakers will be a number of distinguished educators and the steads of the state's benevolent and charitable institutions. . . Idaho University Regent. -(Special Dispatch to The JowraaL) .' Boise. Idaho, May 4. Governor Good ing has appointed E. H. Moffltt of Wal lace, a member of the board of regents of the state university, to fill the va cancy caused by the resignation of James F. MoCarty, who has been prom inently connected With that Institution for some. time. MetSger, optician. 443 Washington, " ART WALL PAPERS SnOWN IN THE DECORATIVE DEPARTMENT SIXTH PLOOU This Week A Great Sale of Quaint Dining-Room Furniture in the Weathered and Fumed Oak Previous sales of Dining-room Furniture in the quaint designs and finishes never offered such an opporttK nity for selecting pieces of this character and at such unusual price reductions as in this six-days' sale, commencing today. Those who intend completing the furnishings of the dining-room will recognize the opportunity offered at this .time. In the following we mention but a few of the many pieces included in this sale. See our Morrison-street and Seventh-street windows. Mail orders and out-of-town inquiries will receive our careful and prompt attention." BUITLTS IN THE, WLATHE.RLD OAK $25.00 Buffet for $14.25 $30.00 Buffet for $15.00 $35.00 Buffet for. , $17.25 $39.00 Buffet for $17.50 $50.00 Buffet for . $25.75 DINING TABLES in the WEATHERED OAK $16.00 Round Table 8 ft. for .................... $8.25 $17.50 Square Table 8 ft. for $8.50 $18.00 Square Table 8 ft. for ....$0.25 $21.00 Round Table 6 ft. -for. . ; $0.75 $23.00 Round Table 6 ft. for. .... . . .$10.50 $24.00 Round Table 8 ft. for. $12.00 $25.00 Round Table 10 ft. for. $13.00 $27.00 Round Table 10 ft. for $13.75 $29.00 Round Table 10 ft. for. $14.75 $30.00 Round Table 8 ft. for v.... $15.00 $58.00 Round Table 8 ft. for $26.50 BUFFETS IN THE FUMED OAK $52.00 Buffet for. .....$23.75 $70.00 Buffet for.. .$25.00 $125.00 Buffet for. . . . : . $52.00 $135.00 Buffet for , . . .v. $57.50 $150.00 Buffet for $63.00 CHINA CABINETS IN FUMED AND WEATHERED OAK $30.00 Cabinet for I... . . ... ... .$15.00 $52.00 Cabinet for ! .$23.00 $98.00 Cabinet for . ...... $25.00 DINING CHAIRS in the WEATHERED OAK $4.00 Chain for........, ..$1.95 $5.50 Chairs for v. $2.50 $8.50 Chairs f or ; $3.25 $7.45 Arm Chairs for $3.65 $8.00 Arm Chairs for ..$3.80 $9.00 Arm Chairs for . .$4.50 $9.50 Arm Chairs for $4.60 $9.75 Arm Chairs for $4.75 Three Days' Sale of Fine Lace Cur- - e tains in the Drapery SectionCommToty 1 1 1 i j . 1 " 1 " Unusual values are quoted in this three-days' sale of fine Italian, French and Swiss Lacesthese comprising an importation that on ac count of arriving so late-in the season are to be of fered today, Tuesday and Wednesday, at prices far below their actual value. Take advan tage for selecting your new Spring Window Hangings : $13.50 Flemish Point Laces Special, pair. . $7.50 $15.00 Ivory Brussels Laces Special, pair $8.50 $17.00 Ivory Irish Point Laces Special, pair ...$9.00 $16.00 Ivory Duchesse Laces Special, pair .' s $9.00 $18.00 Ivory Duchesse Laces Special, pair $10.00 $19.00 Ivory Swiss Laces Special, pair $11.50 $20.00 Point de Luxe Laces Special, pair $12.50 $20.00 Etamine Laces Special, pair $12.50 $21.00 Two-tone Ivory Laces Special, pair $12.50 $22.00 White Arabian Laces Special, pair. $12.50 $30.00 Ivory Duchesse Laces Special, pair $18.00 $25.00 Ivory Duchesse Laces Special, pair $15.00 $32.50 Ivory Cluny Laces Special, pair 18.00 $25.00 Gothic Laces Special, pair $15.00 $33.00 Thread Arabian Laces Special, pair j.520.0O $26.00 Duchesse Laces Special, pair 815.00 $35.00 Etamine Arabian Laces Special, pair...... .$20 .OO $30.00 Ivory Cluny Laces Special, pair $15.00 $40.00 Real Venetian Laces Special, pair '....$25.00 $30.00 Filet Laces Special, pair. $15.00 $45.00 Cauterized Ivory Laces Special, pair. .... $25.00 $30.00 Real Venetian Arabian Laces Special, pair $18.00 $45.00 Morocco Laces Special, pair . ,. .$25.00 $30.00 Cluny Laces Special, pair $18.00 $75.00 Real Venetian Laces Special, pair $45.00 & 1 l if- THRLE, PATTERNS IN DINNER SLTS SPECIALLY PRICED FOR TWO DAYS Today and Tomorrow in the Basement Crockery Section i "V 60-piece Dinner Set in English Semi-Porcelain, ''Marquis" bltte and gold dec oration. Regular price, $11.50 Special , .$9.25 58-piece ivinner Set in Semi-Porcelain, "Allerton Blue," Old 56-piece Dinner Set in English Semi-Porcelain, "Elite" white English decoration. Regular price, $9.25 Special. ..$6.75 and gold decoration. Regular price $13.25 Special $10.00 Si1 INDIA MATS A stock which our Carpet Department received too late for last season's selling, and which are of fered in sale today and Tuesday at a very low price. These rugs are especially adapted for porches and summer cottages, have good wearing qualities, and being extra heavy, will lie! evenly on the floor. Wo ven in novel and effective patterns and colorings green, tan; red, blue and brown. Three sizes at special prices: I Regular $5.50 size 4 ft. x 9 ft. Special. . . $3.95 Regular $7.50 size 4 ft. x 12 ft Special. . ..$5.50 Regular $8.50 size 6 ft. x 9 ft. Special. . .$6.50 -A!ur Drartct' twit Gas Ranges DR. PERKINS SANITARY la Easement Kitch'nCu Special $8.75 Made of poplar in the golden finish, with ornamental upper panel and paneled side. Upper compartment has two glass doors and two shelves. Lower compartment has two paneled doors. Two drawers between compartments. This Cun- board is 6 feet 6 inches high and I sells regularly tor $13. Today and Tuesday at the above special.1 I 'i ."-if:,--i' ,hJ raGOLlPLETE-H0U5Ef i, ....... .-..iLuj.- ....t.Mo.M.a.mf-il j.. .-. ..-l - , . , -. , C.'Sif.CLASS DRAPERY A3 CLCCnATIVE i:c:x en SriCS'.LTY j,, -T
