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.
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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
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Hemmer Brakeman Kills
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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
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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.
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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-
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tains in the Drapery SectionCommToty
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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
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THRLE, PATTERNS IN DINNER SLTS
SPECIALLY PRICED FOR TWO DAYS
Today and Tomorrow in the Basement Crockery Section i
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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
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