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THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, WEDNESDAY J EVENING. JANUARY 5, 1910. RAPID GROWTH OF OREGON LIFE IS OFF IJIIIKE th Kxrallcnt .character f tha risks,: lakn bviarmta. aa trovd 1)7 the fact. that although the company had been In: xlntenc for four years, and that mora than $1,000,000 of Insurance waa on the books, Josses for itot amounted to only 13000. Adding a remarkable "fact, be declared that aggregate loases during the period of exlstenoe bad amounted to only about fvooo. t'Thta record." asserted , Dr. Fierce, "has never been paralleled rn the history of life Insurance." , Unable to be present at the luncheSn, where he was slated to deliver an ad dress. W. P. Olds of 01ds,.Wortman King, and a member of the executive board of the company, made a classical talk on "Character", at the. afternoon mm Field Agents of Company, In ts .it-.- r. ,..,. session of members of the agency Torce COnVentlOn, EXpeCt TO U0 held in the offices in the Corbett build M nnn nnn New Business "Character Is necessary In the P' , , I h..,Mln, ,.enlM,tlm" he Said. Th?e Ymr Are Praised. "n I "B(1 moat component part of , ,.M j thJi orfan)Mton. I am proua to speaa -, ; - .... c I of an acquaintance of 10 years wun u. . . X ' - - u- - I Samuels fpunder of Oregon Ufa, and. can ... in. n.m.n. tn11ar w mnrlnntmin I .a rker unlnr liter leadarahtn - such a In "1910" was adopted as, a working alo- body of men of high character cannot gan by "business getters" of Oregon help but make the company m great suo- I.lfe, tt of whom hare been meeting In ceae." '. annual convention In Portland, for the General Manager Samuel reviewed the last two days. Sessions of the oonven- history of the most prominent life In- tlon closed last night with a banquet eurance companies of the world, ahow- at the Hotel Portland. . Ing In comparison to Oregon Life the '""'" Most marked among features brought enormous losses paid out out In connection with the convention "No company carrying such an were facts showing the amastng growth amouht of Insurance-as 'does Oregon of Oregon Life and its success In bust-1 Life," he said, "has escaped with so ness, not paralleled . In the history or little loss." life Insurance. ; V Mr. Samuel thanked-and complimented Pounded less than four years ago by the agency f ooe for the work done In L. Samuel. . general manager, Oregon 1109, when Insurance amounting to $1. Life baa grown In else and reputation 187,000 was taken In when, the high with wonderful rapidity. Paying II per mark was not expected to be more than rent dividends to policyholders In 1908, 1,000,000. At the conclusion of the aes- the rate waa Increaeed to II per cent In alon each agent pledged himself to lo. and during the coming rear will work for $1,000,000. in Insurance for the reach 17 per cent. ,- , , , I year U10. t ' Conventions Are TJatone, I After a light collation General Man- n agar Samuel entertained members of the j - ,-,. I agency force at the Orpheum theatre, the annual conventions of field agents I " , , ... h. Hotel pt Oregon Life. Meeting Monday morn- PP jng la ia vorapeiny m seem uiivra im uiii - - -- z- - - - - - - - corbett building. M field agents were J tvri taken to lunch, as guests of the com- CITY ATTORNEY SAYS Following the luncheon, General Man' COUNCIL IS ESTOPPED ager Samuel delivered a stirring addresa v . of welcome, 8. E. Webb of the Sheldon City Attorney Kavanaugh has decided School of Salesmanship, gave an In that the city cannot claim t Morrison tractive talk, on 'The Science of Bual- street between Nineteenth and AVaatv neas." ' I ' lngton becauae of condemnation pro- t- Tueadsy'S v Sessions ' - opened at 10 ceedlngs taken by the council some 40 o'clock with an experience meeting of years ago. In 18S0 the city council de li he men In the field, to he succeeded by clared the street opened by condemns the most Important feature of the con- tion proceedings, but possession bas mention,, which waa ' luncheon at' the never been taken. -Commercial club. ' City Attorney Kavanaugh has decided A. L Mills, president of Oregon Life, that the city can not proceed under this opened the speechmaklng with an ad- council action. He finds that no pjats oress. . hare-rvvr been -filedr"or-anyphysical ' "There are many peculiarities 'about possession of the street taken. It has JOregon Llfat, declared Mr. Mills. i "To never been dedicated and the property wa members of the company Oregon haa always . been , regarded and trans Life Is not considered any ordinary buil- f erred as private property, v - -ness concern. Every director of the ' This opinion, given as the result of (company considers It an honor to serve a request from the city council, means 'on the board; and I feel most highly that the city must proceed as it has honored to ba chosen ; to" serve as "Its began; . and condemn the. property If It president. . ', ? . ..i . . , v desires, the street to , be . opened. City "Orepon Life was organised, and Is Attorney Kavanaugh counsels great care operated along broad lines. One note- In - the proceedings already begun, - as worthy fact is that although Interest he fears much and expensive litigation jatd to members of the company la llm- will result , . : v , , i lted to 7 per cent,- results for the year just past have been ao unusually good that dividends of policyholders for the year will be Increaaed to 17 per cent "We members of the companyre par ticularly delighted with the fact that Oregon Life has always been progres sive, and not a single step backward has been taken. Despite that, however, we have not found It necesaary to make a single cnange in our. methods of opera tion,; and have been conservative In IFIIL MR Dr. Wetherbee Suggests Stere- opticon Views as Means to Stimulate Interest Death Roll of the Northwest The work for 1910 of 'the Portland Civic league will be Inaugurated at a meeting of the executive committee of If to be held In the Commercial club January 10. More than details, related to the employment of E. H. Bennett of Chicago as supervising architect of city beautiful-jJlani . will., be. considered, - A campaign ef city beautiful education will be considered. Dr. J. R. Wether bee, president of the league, advocates popular stereopttcon 'lectures. . Pictures would show the contrast between, sys tematlc and practical city construction and the haphazard method which results In decaying tenements and : unsightly factories. : . Mr. Bennett comes to Portland next monab direct from Egypt and other countries of the old world, where be has been studying ancient and modern architecture. That the architect's work may be facilitated In every way possi ble the executive . committee will at tempt to have every preliminary ar rangement satisfactorily adjusted. - ..The Clvlo league bas now In hand subscriptions passing more than $ JO, 000. -It seems at present that, only a part 'of this amount will be needed to pay Mr. Bennett's salary and expenses. The remainder will be available for the carrying on of the league's educational work.. Thla Is considered fundamental. While the archltect'a plans for practical greater growth will be Invaluable, yet they would be useless unless publlo un derstanding of the benefit of their use bas been brought about As the years go. by and the city Is builded greater, conforming to the unit plan of devel opment, the people will be called- upon from time to time, to vote upon Im provements. C. B. Merrick, secretary of the league, waa Instructed yesterday to Issue a call for the meeting of the executive com mittee. This will probably be at a luncheon In the Commercial club Jan uary 10. This meeting will be followed by a general session of all the league's members. ,. , SOCIAL lirraft n r r t iris, s c ir ir vi la n i rrs. 4 eUWUara AaW (JJ William Caleton. . Pendleton,' Or., Jan. ' B. WlUlam Cale- ton, IS years old, a resident of Califor- every respect Oregon Life will be afe I nla, died yesterday morning at the home under all clrmimatancea. In fatt r h- or Mr. ana Mrs. nennem mckss in neve Oregon Lire wilt be pointed out in life insurance hlstoryas the pattern of safety, , praise Work ef BamaeL Mr. Mills highly complimented ' Maa ager L. Samuels. . ' - Dr. E. -A. 'Pierce," actrng" medical di rector of the company, was the next speaker. ' He pointed out particularly 320NCIIIAjLTnOCIEC3 A convenient and tff eettva remedy far Cougfi junz I rou and to Sincere and Speakcfe foe elemrinr the vole Entirely Irce from epiatea or any bermi uf In itredieat, Price, 25 cente, 60 cent and $1.00 per box. Sample ensiled on request. i ' JOHN 1. PPOffW ft SON. TWon, W. ' '''''-i -TfmhTtffteiMMi " i- ' 'i i" ' North Pendleton after a brief Illness of pneumonia . His relatives live In Cali fornia." Pending word from them the body Is being held in the local under taking parlors. , .': . Blanche Roumagoux. ' Pendleton, Or., Jan. E. Blanch Rou magoux, the 12-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank. B- Roumagoux of this city, died at her home this morning of typhoid fever, ' 8he had lived In this city all her life. Robert Porter Allen. Forest, Grove, Or., Jan. e.--Robert Porter Allen, the J-year-old son of Mr.: and' Mrs. Kdwin Allen, of this city, died ' Crcl- wllI glv8 a muslcale and social Mre le a dalle fMtnre of The Jonrnel. Any one wUhloe to Ineert each ners ehoiild end II elgaed to tbe eodftty editor or tele poone it oerore iu o eioes in we morniDf.; Miss Alice Forbes, who returned last summer from the Osslnlng-on-Hudson school. Is giving a tea Friday afternoon of thla week. Interesting visitors In ' Portland are Mrs. Channlng and two children, who are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Burke In Irvington. Mrs. Burke ifi the mother , of Mrs. Channlng, and has re cently come here with her husband from Salt Lake City, Utah. Mrs. Channlng Is a striking hrunetta of charming person ality, who uses exquisite taste In gown Ing and has made a host of friends during her visit here. She leaves to morrow for New York to join her hus band, who Is president of the Cerreo de Pasco mines Irj Peru. A number of Portlanders spent New Tear's at Seaside this year. The J. G. Macks had a house party at their' cot tage; Mr. and Mrs. J. Wesley Ledd and Miss Ella Hirsch were . at 'the Hotel Moore, and Chester G. Murphy, IV- A. Letter and C. Grltsmacher were a merry party returning from the beach Sunday night. ' ' . ' The Mount Tabor Home training Sunday and was burled Monday after noon In Forest View cemetery. When , taking advantage of bargain sales do not overlook these three important details Quality, Fit. and Style. . Compared with these cut price is a minor consideration- At The Lion you get properly fitted at cut prices without any extra charge for alterations, and quality considered, our cut prices are the low est offered during these Clearance Days. o30.00 Suits and Overcoats at ...$21.85 $25.0 Suits and Overcoats at ....916.65 $20.00 Cuits and Overcoats at. . . ... , . .$14.85 $15.00 Suits and Overcoats at. . . .'. . 1 .$11.85 WE ADVERTISE FACTS ONLY lOO -170 THIRD STREET: tomorrow afternoon at 2:30, at the home or Mrs. w. a. ljaiaiaw, president, at leia Belmont street The general subject of the day will be "Music In Home Life,1 with Mrs. E. N. Wheeler In charge. One question to be considered will be, "Is I it advisable to give children Instruction In musio If they show no talentT" A musical program will be presented. .,.. Mrs. S. Oliver, formerly Maybelle Maxwell, daughter, of Mrs. J. F. Myers of Montavllla, who bas been in the St Vincents' hospital, has returned to her home. Mrs. Oliver is well known as "Billle," and has sung In Centralia and Seattle In vaudeville for about a year, ' Dr. A. J. Glesy, who Is spending a month at Paso Robles, Cal., In hope of gaining his usual good health, is re ported as much better. According to a ! letter' received recently from him, he expects to return home about the first I of February in excellent physical condi tion. e e The annual meeting of the Waverly 'Golf club Will be held Saturday evening of this week in the parlors of the Hotel Portland. The nominating committee has proposed the following nominees for the board of directors to be elected at that meeting: W. J. Burns, Elliott B, Corbett Andrew H. Kerr, Kurt H. Koehler, C. H. Lewis, William Mac Master, Wirt Minor, A. S. Rothwell and Guy W. Talbot Annual reports will be read. e ,' . Dr. and Mrs. R. J. Marsh and daugh ter have returned from Eugene, where they spent' New Year's with their par ents, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Marsh. e e Mrs. W. A. ' Gordon was a bridge hostess Monday afternoon, compliment ary to Mrs.. J. H. Page, who leaves this week for California. The Gordon home ! at C14 Carter street Portland Heights'.' was simply but 'beautifully decorated with flowers and greens. Carnations were given at' each table as prises for high score and were received by Mrs. A, V. Charlton, Mrs. Thomas Gray, Mrs. Theodore Wygant and Mrs. Frank Day ton. At the conclusion of the aame a delicious luncheon was served by Miss ' Ethel Gordon, assisted by Miss Dorr; otny josseiyn. The guests included Mrs. J. H. Page, Mrs. James D. Hart . Mrs. E. U Thompson, Mrs. Adolph De-' kum, Mrs. J. F. Bradlev. Mrs. H. H. Northup, Mrs. Anna ThomDson. Mrs. J. F. Griswold, Mrs. G. E. Bruere, Mrs. irana Dayton, Mrs. M. G. Wygant, Miss Louise Wygant, "Mrs, MarUjl Winch, Mrs. A. D. Charlton. Mra. Menrv R. Jones, Mrs. Thomas Gray, Mrs. David Shlndler and Mra Theodore Wygant Mrs. : 15. L. Thomnann nfertnlno(1 n 1 friends at bridge laat night at her beau-: urui nome on Twenty-first and Carter' streets. . ... ..' "MrSi :E.- A. JohrK nlclta1n1 friends in a most charming, way this' afternoon at . her Hansalo street resi dence in honor of Frank La Forge, , the pianist with Madame Sembrlch on her "r"enl "ur- Mr. La Forge Is univer sally acknowledged tpbe, one" of the' best accompanists In the country, and eras three years with Madame Gadskl In that capacity, A brilliant Chopin program was played by Mr. La Forge, and he delighted ,hls hearers both from an artistic and personal standpoint Among the to or more guests at this delightful muslcale were Miss Jocolyn Foulkes and a number of her advanced pupils. Mr. La Forge la a relative of Mrs. Jobes and will be an honor guest at several functions during , his brief visit here, . , v .; V e ' e y--' . . Miss Augusta Marshall and Miss VIda Marshall entertained a few friends In formally at bridge at their apartments at Alexandra Court yesterday afternoon. DAMAGE SUITS ARE - SETTLED OUT OF COURT .11. -H. Buckman-yesterday afternoon compromised his damage suit agalnt ths L. A. Thompson Scenlo Railway company, after a Jury had been secured in Judge Cleland'S -department of the circuit court to try It , He accepted $800 in full settlement. He bed asked 'for tolas because of Injuries sustained In an accident on the scenic road on Coun cil Crest His brother,! W. T. Buckman, sued for $2600 damages, and he also compromised . his case, receiving . $360 for bis claim.. " ICE MAKES PART OF r SIXTH ST. DANGEROUS ' . -' ' . i .' ; Sixth street, in the Immediate vicin ity of the fountain watering trough at the Intersection off Ankeny,' Is In dan. ; gerous condition for traffic, water from, the trough having frozen and covered the street-over a large area with thick Ice. .'-; X i -: The-Ice makea It difficult for' 'teams to get to the trough and more difficult io gei away. . ; : -. n - Bells Whiskey t Arrested. Roseburg, Or., Jan. 6. Charged with' selling whiskeys contrary to the local option law, "Hank" Bmlth was given a trial before the Justice court here yes terday and found guilty. , - '. , The Home Furnished Complete Toll Gilblbs, fac, ' MORRISON AT; SEVENTH ; : ; Housefumishfng Goods ; . Sold on Easy Payments -r Ther'Storeitkia'iMost You who have liad occasion to attend tfiis great sale in former years vve 11 know to what its silccess can be attributedjust sucli remarkable bargains as are being offered in this s present ; annual ; sa4e ; event. The savings, the quality t of- merchandise, these Tare what derfarid the most consideration from those who take advantage, of the January sales.; You'll find that value-giving and quality go hand in liand here-alway&: Portland Agents for "Modart; Corsets, ."Lily of France,, Corsets and "Madeleine" Corsets Girls' to?1 TailoredSuits uniors,: Tailored -Suits J l V y 1 1 Showing; These Reductions; $17.50 SUITS -AT v . $ 8,75 $18.75 SIJITS AT . : $ 9.'40 $.20,00 SUITS AT .: . $10.00 $25.00 SUITS AT. . $12.50 We've specialized in Tailored Siyts for school girls and juniors wear and our styles have proven decidedly popular be cause pf their smartness and individuality. ine snoe top lengin skiit suns arc inc most practical garments for school wear, The3ere. made in many different styles, of solid Color materials and fancy mixtures. Medium length and the long, coats and plaited skirts. . " ' : EVENING COATS and CAPES, $20, $25, $30, $35 $40 and up to $125, now at HALF PRICE WOMEN'S and MISSES' FINE TWO-PIECE and THREE-PIECE TAILORED , SUITS! in the RUMMAGE SALE AT HALF PRICE These Furniture Special! IN THE FOURTH FLOOR RUMMAGE $58.00 Combination Desk Bookcase in golden oak.. .$29,75 $56.00 Colonial Bookcase in finest golden oak for..;$45.25. $115.00 large Bookcase in finesjl golden oak for,.,. $67.50 $14.00 Arm Rocker in golden Oak for.. v ,. . . . ,$7.75 $13.75 Arm Roker in quarter sawed golden oak for. ..$9.50 $73.00 Colonial Bookcase in finest mahogany for... $56.50 $15.00 Morris Chair with frame of golden oak for... $9.75 $21.00 Morris Chair with frame of golden oak fof .$15.75 $35.00 ladles' Desk in birdseye maple for .$19.75 $39.00 Ladies' Desk in mahogany fpr. , , .$21.75 $14.00 Sample Couch, upholstered in velour for. . ,'. .$5.75 $584)0 finely upholstered Couch, best-spring con- ' Strucuon,. covered in aenijn ior a $58.00 sample Couch, upholstered in velour frame of mahogany, and carved for. ; , .10.75 $47,50 sample Couch', upholstered in. fine velour, frame ofhnest golden oak for ,816.75 $9.00 large Arm Chair, upholstered ip very finest leathe for , .i. . . . .$69.50 - RUMMAGE , vV z -: Bargains; in Corsets t Such interesting value as these should bring every woman in touch, with this new section.' From these desirable models can be chosen for every type of figure. ; J ; $5.00 AND $7.50 CORSETS AT $3.05 A variety of models . for large, . medium and slender figures; good styles and splendid ma terials; all sizes. . $3 JO CORSETS AT, f 2.05 An exception ally, good . assortment of models low bust, long .hip or medium high bust; extremely long oyer hips, abdomen and back; - good ma terials. , . . . - r ., $50 CORSETS. AT. fl.05 Models for every type of figure, large, medium or small; low, medium and high busts and long hip; all up-to-date models and of best quality coutil, boned with rustproof steel; supporters at tached. ' ROOM SIZE M5. IN THE SIXTH FLOOR. Many sample Rugs and discontinued Rug' patterns are being closed irora pur rug stqcK. ,. nere are a lew of the rummage bargains: Tapestry Rugs, 9 ft. by 12 ft. size; $18.00 values, for. ....,.$12.75 Tapestry Rugs, 9 ft. by 12 ft. size; $20.00 values, for. f 14.23 Hodge's Sanitary Fiber Rugs, 9x12 feet; $13.50 values, for...'.$.00 Tapestry Brussels Rugs, 9 ft by 12 ft size; $22.50 and $25.00 values, for $17.50 Axminster Rqgs, 9 ft by 12 ft size; $27.50 values, for. ......$18.75 Wilton Rugs, 9ft by 12 ft,; $48.00 values, for.......... $35,75 Jobber's Lot of One Pattern in ; Semi-Porcelain 1 Diiiinerwre In the Basement Crockery Hummage " In theT plain white, undecorated semi-porcelain. Oatmeal Dishes, at, ach i . ...6 Coffee Cups and Saucers at, each ... .. .....12 Cream Pitchers at," each ,...13 6-inch Bakers at, each ...... 1 3 6-inch Scallops at, each. . ..13 Pickle Dishes at, each 14f 7- inch Bakers at, each.... Sauce Boats at, each...... 10-inch Platters at, each. 8- inch Scallops at, each... 8- inch Bakers at, each.... .Sugar Bowls at, each.,.,. 9- inch Scallops at t each.. . Covered Dishes at, each.. Also odds and ends of one pattern In -semi-porcelain pink decoration. , ' ' ..18 ..20 ..20 ..20f ;.26 ..26 ..56 floral Bone Plates at, each..,.....10 Milk Jugs at,'each.,..',,'.v.10e 10-inch Dishes at, each,..,..10 Milt Jugs at, each .. Ice Relish Dishes at, each. ..10 8-inch . Bakers at, each 151 14-inch Bakers at, each. 20 Cov'd Butter Dishes, each.. 25 16-inch Dishes "at, each. ... ..30e Mapy Splendid Bargains in Office Desks any High-Grade- Piece s IN THE FIFTH FLOOR RUMMAGE $58.00 Parlor Cabinet in finest ma hogany, for ,...y tr. $37.50 $82.00 Parlor Cabinet in finest ma- . hogany, for : $40.50 $56.00 Buffet in solid mahogany, for ,.! ; ..; wi, .k .......$41.50 $63.00 Buffet, alsoof solid ma--, hogany, for .....t $44.25 $75.00 Colonial Library Table in -finest mahogany top, 36 inches by ' f 60 inches, for $55.50 '$100.00 Sofa Davenport with frame of solid mahogany, finely uphol stered, for $69.75 $129 -Gold-leaf Table in, Loui XW , ; design; onyx marble top, for,. . .$59.75 , $72.50 Chippendale Arm Chair CChinese type) in solid ma- - x - hogany, for -.V... .,.;.:..... ,.$58.50 $89.00 Large" Arm' Chair (period of Charles ;II) in fine ma- - ; i i hogany frame, for : ..$69.50 $98.00 handsomely hand - carved Library Table in bak? Italian - ' Renaissance design, for $49.50 $67.00 Old Oak Arm Chair," "Ponce de Leon," ' beautifully " ..carved; with seat upholstered in mohair, for. ; . , , . V. . $38.50 $183.00 Davenport with, finely carved , mahogany frame, 'in period design, fdr ......$99.50 RUMMAGE SALE OF HEATING STOVES Rommmage the Bedding Stock At $1.50 Pair Cotton Blankets worth $2.75 "pair. - At $2.75 Each Heavy Comforters, covered in sateen; worth $4.75 each. ., - .' . , t ' , At $1.75 Each Fringed Bedspreads for three-quarter, size bedsj m colors plue and pink; wortn ?J.a eacn, - -.-, 1 At $1.95 Pair Feather Pillows, worth $3.25 pair. t At $2.25' Each Fringed Fedspreads for full-size beds, in blue, r1. -J. A J. .....il. M A ...I. ..,.;......, V r. . U111K. 911U I CU, YUH1I pT.JU CHlll. ' ! At ! rair lixira large ana extra line reamer riuows, in fancy ticking; worth $8.50 pair. ; , . Atr$3.50 Pajr Scarlet, all-wool Blanket, with black stripe, fine quality; worth $o. pair. . At $7.95 Each Fine dowrt-filled Comforters, worth $15.00 each Bedding Department, sixth floor , ge the JUrapery Oept Rummage: Bargains' in Go-Carts, Carriages, Dining Tables, Chairs, Dressers and Chiffoniers At $i.t0 Pair Ecru "Muslin Lace Curtains,-ilorth $2.75 pair. At $1.75 Pair Ivory Cable Net Curtains, worth $3.50 pair. 4 At $2.50 Pair Ecru Cable Net Curtains, worth $5.00 pair. At $5.00 Pair White Panel Laces, worth $10.50 pair. . At $7.75 Pair Chmy Lace '.Curtains, worth $15.00 pair. At $8.50 Pair Arabian Lace Curtains, worth $22.00 pair. At $9.00 Pair White Egyptian Lace Curtains, . worth $20.0Q pair. At $10.00 Pair Point" Duchesse, Lace" Curtains; worth $20.00 pair. At 20 Yard Cretonnes, worth 40c yard. At 35? Yard Furniture, fringe, in all colors;worth $1.50 yard. At $1.00 Yard Upholstery goods, worth from $3.50 to $4.50 yard. At $1,.00 Yard Drapery dam ask, worth from $3 to $4.50 yard. At 501 Yard Plain and figured silks, worth $1.00 per yard; also Scotch rMadras, worth $1.50 yd. REMNANTS Of' nearly' every kind of drapery and upholstery material; denirti,. cretonne, silks, etc., priced from 10 each to 50 each. . v - - . i