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THE : OREGON DAILY JOURNAL; PORTLAND; THURSDAY v EVENING,' JULY 22, 1909. 13 FIRE II! PEII Ill !,B.C. 10 Paint and Turning Shops In . Prison Destroyed -No Casualties. - (United Preta Leased WIM.J ' ' Vancouver, B. C, July 22. A serious ' lire broka oat about midnight in th , penitentiary at New Westminster, des troying completely the paint and turning shops. There waronly a gentle breeze, not sufficient to fan the flames, so that the city's fire brigade easily con- . fined the fire to the building destroyed. The'maln part of the institution was never- in danger, though the 233 con vlcts Incarcerated therein seized the opportunity to make night hideous with their clamorings. Imploring their jailer not to leave them-a prey to the flames and beseeching liberty. The eauas of the fire is not, known, but incendiarism Is suqpeoted. . , - The building destroyed was a two story structure "of brick and tbe .value is estimated at. $20.000. ..-. ' v , BEIiSOII OUT FOR STATE SECRETARY ' While in Portland last night Gover . nor Benson reiterated what he baa told his friends for some time past, that ho . will not be a candidate for the Republi- can nomination for governor next year. He is in the field for secretary of state, be says, and for that alone. "When the Republican party honored me with the nomination , for secretary V of state In 1906, and when I was subj . sequently elected to this position, said the governor, "It was fair to assume that in the ordinary couree ef events I would be a candidate lor reelection and - would not use the office a . a - tannine atona to the . arovernorshiD. never was a candidate for governor In any sense of the word." The state of Governor Benson accords with nrd let Ions made bv The Journal for months. In asking for four years more as secretary of state be will be . doing only the usual thing, and while be fnjtv nnt Annan nnnoiittlon. he exnecta in y victory. - The early announcement of Ms intentions is regarded by his -v-r friends -a a-fine-strike as It disarm others who might have-strayed Into " the same field under the-claim that they . believed Benson would im tor toe gov mot-shin. - r Governor "Benon1eft " "Portlaftd last night for California, where he will spend a short vacation. In his statement be '1 aball be a, candidate for renomlna- tlon and election as secretary of state. I have fully determined upon this course 'and a hall go before the -voters upon my record, asking for renewed expressions of their confidence in me as a nubile servant I shall not be a candidate for , governor, for it is my ambition to oc- "for two terms and. to make a record . that will be satisfactory, to . my constl- . .. A .... . . ..-.. If. n friends in different parts of the state have Importuned me to become a can didate for governor next year, and while ; I appreciate their Kind orrers oi support, 1 prefer to be a candidate for the sec- v retarysnip. Governor Benson Is on his way to California, where business matters have called him ror a lew aays. t i i ivi i; 'sj u' i rvi rv1 1 h t. Ill ITIftf If 1lllUil TABLET ON NEW ATLANTIC STEAMER if ii w Qwmu. .ifi-m M"ti&i uW$ffii&i$ it .Phbtosrapli of the tablet' In memory of Washington, r unveiled by th D. A. R;.on Jung 83, on board the new Bteamahlp George, waehlngton of th North German Lloyd line. ' - About J:80 yesterday afternoon a freight train came through the field, starting' a blase ' that- spread ; quickly, Twelve hundred sacks of barley were the first to go. Then the flames spread and the threshing crews barely gob out before the blase. Two settings of wheat were burned and the standing grain also went '": v,t t,.u The- wheat was making about 66 bush els to the acre and the barley about 75 bushels. ; The crop was insured! for about 10 bushels to the acre less than this. It was the- first big grain - firs for several-, years and the first one this year. .':' '- -r"-: ' NOTED PEOPLE AT ALBANY BIBLE SCHOOL . (8ntelat Dispatch to Tbt Joarnal. Albany, Or.. July 12. The Albany col lege Bible school Is attracting consid erable attention and is filling the wants Of the Chautauqua circles. Last ' even ing at the Methodist church, Mrs. Jean etle O. Ferris of Sheridan, formerly president of the Federated Woman's club of "Michigan, gave a splendid leo-1 tare on .."Bonnie Sootland" before large audienoe. Mrs. Ferris was i slated by Mrs. W. H. Nelson as soloist and Miss Emma Box. accomoanlat Mm. Ferris will apeak again this afternoon in Bryant's park. Tonight Dr. Robert ucijean, nurno. &aa cnarge or the Presby terian work In Porto icp, will leotur on tnat xieia ana tne people. It will ne mustratea oy tit pictures. ' Honev maklnir on the Tele of Wlrht has almost ceased, owing to a peculiar disease that attacks the-bees,- muklng mem onincunw to worn. ilwlil Dlanatph to Tim Journal.) . Albany. Or., .July 22. The following renort of all moneys bandied by County Treasurer Francis during the paat year from July 1, July, iau. give a clear Idea of the excellent financial condition of Linn county, which Is shown through tbe balance on hand of IU,O08.8. ... Receipts From sUte treasurer, $5, 508.80! secretary of state, 6 per cent of umiea dimcv win wi . . v - v reserve rental. $2668.86; taxes, $30?,- 86S.1; feea. county clerk, $2414.00; fees, . county recorder. $3918.81; fees, aherlff. $79.00: money Dorroweo, siz.uuv; nnea, $1330.60; road damages, $329.60; Marlon county on account of bridge work, I77.0: school dUUlots Noa. 41 and 126, $413.76; W. . L. Jackson, teacher' examuia"tin i cr 0, f.iu, svuw yw $226; redemption taxes. $180.78; cost of local option case, C4.b; xoneitea wui, $52.60; clrous license, $10; county deed. . ... $1.... Amount received auring year, CS5.48; on hand July 1, 1908, $83,126.88; total. $42J.161.87- --, Disburaementa--8Ute taxes, 160, 807.50; general expenses, Including loan , warrants. $84,864.76; Interest on war rants, $160.17; road work, $38,826.02; school warrants, $60,777.69; school dis trict special taxes, $86,839,34; Interest on school bonds, district No. 43, $519; Institute fund warrants, - $340.09; state treasurer's tines collected for 'violation rame laws, $T4.6. Total paid . out, 307.161.61: cash -on hand July 11116,- 008.86; total, $428.161.37. SCHOOL REPORTS SHOGOOD GROWTH Salem, Or.,' July ' 11. Washington bounty is amdng those counties of the state that show the most Improvement In the condition of. Its public schools. Tbe school population . has increased In one year from 6688 to 6822, the en rollment from 4120 to 4826. the number of teachers employed has increased from 127 to 143. While but $77.70.46 ' was epent for school 'purposes In 1907-08, 8102,402.9$ was spent during .the school year of 1908-09. The aver-; age monthly salary of mala teachers has jncreasea .rrom ij.b to s.b ana ' the average monthly salary of female ' teachers has Increased from $48.80 to ca A a . ... Douglas county also shows a healthy -.growth. The population baa Increased according to the report of the school superintendent, Tburman Chaney, ln a ?ear from 6378 to 6677, the enrollment rom S 735 to $968. the number of teach ers employed from 170 to 177, the aver age montniy salary or- male teachers has Increased from $68.76 to $56.13 and the average monthly salary of female teachers from $41.00 to $41.25. .. More thaif $101,000 were disbursed for school purpoaes In Douglas county last year as against eugnuy. mora toan $92,000 toe year oerore.' - ...--.?-, -v WOMAN SWALLOWS - -'-.THREE SHARP TACKS ISP V EE .... . . . 1 EdDUdj 270 5 WASHINGTON STREEX MT OUT By a H. Baker of CaUf ornla Entire Stock To Be Sacrificed at Cost of Manufacture To rapidly increase the volume of our California business and so further strength en our shoe-buying ability, we have decided to enter Portland.- We bought the stock, fixtures and lease of the "Crawford" because although one of the newest shoe stores in the city the location is already one of the best known, and the .entire stock is made up of the latest and most approved shapes, designs and pat terns in shoes for men and women. We will install complete assortments of our own -shoe just asv soon as weJiave disposed of the present stock. "CRAWFORD S" are famous as the best shoes sold in the world at their prices; but no one factory is comprehensive enough to supply the great range of shoe grades demanded by the Baker business ; it requires the best efforts of 10 of the: leading shoe manufacturers m the country to do that. y The following reduction .art bona fide, based on the prices which were tamped on the shoes at the Crawford factory long before the present gale was contemplated. m &: S5.00"Crawfords' now $3.85 M I ub"S $2.95 I 85.00 "Cravvfords" now $3.85 $4.00 "Crawfords" now $3.35 Sltchburg, Cal.. 'July f J. Physicians rear mat a, operation ,wui be necessary te remoye-f rom the stomach of Mrs. Al fred H. .Lewis three tacks which, are giving jier excruciating pain. " - . Mrs. Lewis was tacklna burlao ort the celling In her home yesterday, noiamg several xacas in ner mould. 8he swallowed three of them and the doctors think they are. Imbedded In tbe walls her stomach. . - . (JRAIN FIELD BURNS; ' 4 1 LOSS $20,000; INSURED ' Walla WaHa.' Wash", July 81. Start ing, it is thought, from sparks thrown by a locomotive on the- Northern, Paclf Is tracks. -a field of 350 acres of araln was tnth-ely burned yesterday after noon, tne loss oemg snout aza.ooo. It was Inbured. The grain was the prop rty of T. J. 'Ennls and Mike Bow, oth well known Walla Walla farmers. - Most Suit Sale Vg"1 J 'I rr-:, ' - mm ' .COR. FIFTH AND ALDER .STREETS Unheard of Friday and Saturday Bargains 5000 Tailored Waists Regular $1.50 Value on Sale 79c Ohiace;ofi All Clofili Sui t s Ii$5;958;95 $10;95, $12.45 The greatest offering that bur Suit Section has made this year, giving choice of our entire stock of Cloth'i Suits that sold at from $12.50 to $20. White Serges, Shepherd Checks, Satin Striped. Cloths, Worsteds, in the most- desirable shades. Some plainly tailored, with long" mannish coats, gored and pleated skirts. Suits that positively never sold for lesstthan $12.50 ,ta $20, on sale at ' -l t- r- 55 Two Specials In Linen Suits Women'i OnePieCeLincne Wash Dresses, beautk ; fully designed and trimmed with lace insertion in .;. white, pink, tan and lavender, Regular Af (10 values at . . . . . .2)0; 470 ': Women's Strictly Tailored lure Linen Suits, in blue, white and natural' Hneri . 'Tino rrtata smi-fitT1 Ka-lrc Pom.Uf O . . wevn7 v c u '--4 $12.50 values at .J.. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . r . .v T v ..?6.0S ; r H - 'JDS I'illliESS c E . A large crowd . of spectators as sembled at the carnival grounds 'last night to witness . the ascent of the contestant In the balloon race, which occured at 7:8. The spectaole of the two huge gas bags soaring through the heavens was an awe Inspiring sight and thrilled' the thousands who ' witnessed this event , The midway was packed with people until a late hour. Confetti was a promi nent factor and many were the friend ly combats engaged in, the ' missiles being the harmless paper particles. The side shows did a thriving business and praises were heaped, upon tb exhibits Presented by various local manufac urers. Tonight at 10 o'clock a dance will be given by the host, the Catholic . Toung Men's club, for the entertainment of the Woodmen of the World and other visitors. - Tomorrow evening the mem. bevs of the M. A. A. C. are going to visit the midsummer fair in numbers as also will members of the St. Lawrence and St latrlck' parishes from the wot side of the river. Saturday night will be the gala event. A - huge madrl gras snd confutt bat tle will occur. All are welcome. Anv carline will transfer to car. dlrwt to the grounds at Stanton Street and Wmim avenue. GOVERNMENT IS 1 SEIZING OIL WELLS Budapest, July 12The government Is taking possession of the hundrs of oil wells In Galicia, making a mooon- IF SEEKING THE NEWEST, YOU'LL FIND THAT THE STYLE STORE M TVTTTRv A raps m ..SEASON THE STYLE STORE is universally conceded to be the sanest, safest and most pleasant trading house in the city. Discriminate buyers, who appreciate style, quality, price and service, always look to the Style Store for something real new, cor rect and authoritative or. for popular items radically reduced in price. In either case they are never disappointed. Right now, while we modestly invite your attention to the newest and sweetest creations in fall wearables, we offer very strong and tempt ing values in' summer dress requisites. ' WAISTS WORTH $3.00 AT 05 Exceptionally igood styles,' they are dressy, comfortable for summer and early fall wear, made of lingerie and white lawn, trimmed with Val. lace and fancy tucked sleeves, Dutch necks or high collars, well worth $3.00 our price for Friday 'and Saturday at s : A C - only VOL SEE WINDOW $4 CHILDREN'S WASH DRESSES AT $1.75 A great clean up inChildren's Dresses, ages 4 to 14 years, garments regularly sold at $4.00Clean up salefl 1 'TP pr jce tD 1 I 0 $1.50 SILK GLOVES AT 75 1200 pairs, of Silk Gloves, all sizes in black, white, tan, gray and champagne, long and short; regularly sold at'JC $1.50--Cleari u sale price I Ov' MEN'S NECKWEAR AT 35 High grade silk, foulard and satin Neck wear, the newest and most beautiful pat terns and shades, large assortment to se lect from; best 50c values our C ? price OUL LADIES' HOSIERY AT 35 2000paTrs''ljrW6hiMrs"and Children's Summer Weight Black Lisle Finished Hose, all sizes, full fashioned ; O C best 50c value our price only . . OOv Charge Accounts Solicited If you prefer you can arrange to pay for your purchases in weekly or monthly pay ments to suit your convenience. It costs no more. EASTEM OUTFITTING WASHINGTON At TENTH ST. The Store Where Your Credit Is Good What Pays Better Than An Education? THE JOURNAL has secured three valuable scholarships in that well known, rep utable school, the ' : HOLMES BUSINESS COLLEGE TENTH AND WASHINGTON STREETS, PORTLAND, OREGON " These scholarships are to be given away in the Journal Circulation Contest: Scholarship Combined Course, 12 Months, Value, $105 Bookkeeping Course, 6 Months, Value, $60 Shorthand Course, 6 Months, Value, $60 THE HOLMES BUSINESS COLLEGE offers unusual instruction and the opportunities for acquiring an education which puts the possessor in the big money earning class. - Experienced teachers, high tandards. t Finely lighted, roomy quarters, equipped in .the best way,. make it possible for this school to throw about the student an environment which brings out any lat ent ability for business. THE DEMAND FOR THE SERVICES OF THOSE WHO HAVE COMPLETED A COURSE IN HOLMES BUSINESS COLLEGE IS EXCEPTIONAL, AND THE SCHOOL CANNOT MEET THE DEMAND MADE UPON IT FOR GRAD UATES. This means A VALUABLE POSITION.wUI be secured for winners of scholarships. i" I i 1 " I A CHARACTERISTIC SCHOOLROOM SCENE AT HOLMES BUSINESS COLLEGE. SHOW;: v .- . ': . ; ' ADVANCED BOOKKEEPINO WORK. t I,
