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! il n - THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND. FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 231810. J Ei,'DER TRIBUTE : lOOLDMiy MRS. C. E.' BLAKE 1 Retiring Senator's Last Act Is to Get Laudatory Poem : ' . Into Record. TVashlnjiton.-tb. 26 Colonel Jtmei ' Oordon of ' Mississippi the venerable statesman and 'soldinf whV is about to retlrs from the United States senate after" term. f two .months, today pprant; Into national fains a poet, in his . farewell speech he dealt with . the. negro problem ot the south among ther things and declared his affection for the M-lfm blacks. "-Gordon, who was horn a multi-millionaire, was the owner of many slaves tefore the war. To bear out hla contention he has immortalized.' ty -printing , in the Con gressional Record, the ' following poem of which he Is the author: "'The dear; old 'blacic, mammy, .so gentle ' afld tender, - ' " ' v fio faithful and true to her trust I loved "her ao well 2 dared not offend JMrj'.v. -".. '' , k--Ebe'ls gone,-yet .1 honor' her deal.. From the. wells of my heart arise tears Of -regret; '.- - r .- ' ' Tho she sleeps ','neath the od, I can , never forget ' V- ' "She wf ltvefjr.,tO;ir In her colored bandanna ;: AVlth whir h she turbaned her head. Her songs were far tweeter than flirts .or piano - As she put me to sleep In my bed; Her soft, crooning, vole 1 can never forget. - : , Like an angel In dreams, eh comes ; to me yet , . ;, ,. "We make our own sorrows, the evils of fate. i . When we take In our hearts malice. envy and hate. There Is good In the world, and we maybe surS That a heart full of love will keep the aoul pure. When we cross death's dark river and , reach tire bright shore.', m Beloved ones will greet us and welcome . us o'er. I : 'S'0i,' -v. I ."And while 1t Is given to dwell on this : earth, " No matter where may be the land of jr our -birth, - . Ouduty to Ood is to do ill we ean. Be' true to our country, love our fellow - - tnan.'- . - 70-YEAR-OLD WOMAN . : WEDS THIRD TIME ' (Siwctiit rlpteh to The Jotirnal.) lay ton, .Wash., Feb. 25.- Mrs. Mary JS. Jacobs, 70 years old, drove 20 mllea In a blinding snow storm yesterday to become the bride of William Klrby, 20 ypars her Junior. This is Mrs. Jacobs third matrimonial venture. Ier hair Is silvery gray and for years she has been commonly, called "grandma."; The wedding was the culmination of a case of "love at first sight" The couple met two. years ago at the home of Nate' Evans 1n this' county. -Mr. and Mrs. Kirby will spend their life on a ranrh near Ijayton. . Mr. Klrby came to Dayton four years ago from- Ohio. " - Mrs. Belmont Slighted. .. Hoboken, N. J., Feb. 25. At a meet ing held today at Castle Point, the home of Mrs. Richard Stevens, plans were considered for the formation of a New Jersey branch of the Equal Franchise league. Mrs. cjarenc H. Jlackny pre sided sA- the meeting1, which was' "at tended by prominent women from New ark, the Oranges and other points. C6n- fcideraMe comment was caused bythe fact that Mrs CX HP Belmont the well known New York suffrage leader, was not invited to attend. Mrs. Ste vens explained that Mrs. Belmont was not Invited to the meeting because she did not like Mrs. Belmont. Bhe quali fied this statement at once by explain ing that she did not like the idea for which Mia, Belmont stood.- . THE RECONSTRUCTED : WOMAN IS GERTIE'S . LATEST PRESS DOPE ' (TTnltea'Preiii te4 Wlre.J ' New york. Feb. 26. "Ameri can men lack subtlety nd fine ness; If I were to marry again, Jt 'would be an Eitgllahman," was the declaration pt Mrs. Oertrude Atherton today while discussing the "old maid" stigma, "The American woman haa , surpassed the American man." he continued. "She has learned things and forged ahead with tremendous mental speed, while her husband has utterly -failed to do thlt In other than business ways. "Yes, were I to marry (al though I shall not, for my pro-, fesslon makes my habits and home unpermanent), It would be an Englishman, for he is far and away the most interesting type ot the' genus homo. -' : '1)0 you know that barley wa ter has taken the place of liquor here and in London and in many other planes? "Of course tnls statement is oily partially true, but it Is cer tain that drinking In the better classea in thi country as well as in England has become less in the last few years. This I firm ly believe is directly the result of woman's campaign. "Woman has reconstructed "herself now and she takes an In-. telltgeht interest' In politics. At any rate, the campaign of the suffragettes has boen Instru mental in keeping from the bridge tables many women who . have found excitement in other things." , . Mri. Ernest Blag of Philadelphia, known to two continents as Miss Gerda Dalliba, and who is a poet and musician of more than ordin ary note. She Is in danger of com mitment to an Insane asylum be- SHORTER ROAD FROM : f' ha ohX YAQUINA TO NEWPORT vlil ei... v . j v u... uc, i.fiu.c ill, DHUItU UVT ,4,1.1 rH.n.rt f a Th. Jtn,,r.,.l to run TlSaS or ruining ner mental Newport Or.. Feb. iB.-The Corvallls ana physical health. Upon the Eastern Railroad company's survey- application of her mother recently iTt "" icond survey from . n . . . ' I Yaquina to Newport Monday and have " v oyiui-cu tu c-iramAVd their e&mn ta Elk Pltv. II amine into her sanity. Fordays miles, above Newport They-win con. Miss Dalliba refrains from eating, ln survey of the road to Biodgett's thinking to keep her flesh down 7,"" to shorten the road some ten or more miles. At f!;. V Last mnri to, her Ideal . . Notarial Commissions. 6a!em, - Or., Feb. 2S.Notarlal com- hilsslons have been Issued to D. H. Welch,. Astoria; James W. McAnulty. Oregon Cltyt Kate Scott, Salem; W. W. Zollars, Portland,' and Daniel Webster, Salem. It. Fanton Is 111. Estacada, Or., Feb. 25. R. Fanton. owner and operator of the Fanton shingle mill 11 miles east of Eatacada, is 1U and his condition Is critical. His family is greatly alarmed. ' END'S NEAR AT HAND GREAT ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE AT EILERS PIANO HOUSE LIKELY TO END ANY DAY, NOW. Read the List of Splendid Bargains That Are on Sale To- day Payments as Low as $1.50 Weekly Secures ' One Better Come Right Away or You'll Be Disappointed.. , I TT . . . " I I 1i I ,, M.iiii.iii M III " III "fc- "-ZT"3i Xm w .v.v .m III r,r J Mil il - .hy t,4rV III III till it i ynmw xn I III It IfIV M nit - j Ill II M TT A IT TT ATTO-h-n O A . VP m (g 7 7 1 I L-r lW iAVWSl III I !l - - - v" - " jr in i i m ml; n Tomorrow the Owl Drug. Company extends the hand , ui welcome 10 uie people 01 ronianu, anu lnviies you au to visit us. ''-i-r.y-' y-.:.:'., In Order to Make OurOpening a Memorable Occasion 0hT1 y3 O Rise) Predicted id Clackamas. 8pll Dinpatch to .Th Journal. t ' Estacada, Or., Feb. 25.Warm rain has taken away all.traee of anow in and abo'ut Estacada and the wmall streams are running bank full. It is expected that unusually h !gh water will pe the result of the melting shows In the Cas cades that lead to the ClacKama. There is more snow than In several years..;; If you can spare , $8 or $10 a month In the purchase of a fine piano, hurry 10 ciiers finno Houae at once. We say hurrv. for the greatest oo portunlty to secure a good instrument at a eUDStantial savin ir awaits vou in our annual clearance sale. It's an op portuntiy the equal-of which you may never see again, and If you have the re motest idea or securing, a piano wumn the next two years. we sav again come at once right away and see what imi money it now. takes. , Wa wan a aa ' h..iitln1 full sized upright, in oak case, one of America's best known makes, just turned in as nart navment or a costiv Chickerlng. This piano cost $386 two years ago. It goes now for I IB 8. Another famous make in beautiful walnut case cannot be told from new cost $500 a short time ago. We al lowed $278 In exchange for the Genuine Pianola piano and the first buyer se cure it at that price. ; ' . KERB'S BIO Slf AT I celved from one of Poftlmid's 'beit fum. Hies 'toward nart payment of a speciAl art style Kimball. This piano cost $825 several years ago. It, goes now for $122.." It. has received splendid care.. Then- there Is a largest size, well Rnow.n make, splendid condition, which cost originally $"B. Traded in toward a Chickerlng Grand. This one lr easily worth $275 of any ones money, but in this clearance well take $180 and on very reasonable terms. $320 in this clearance sale secures a superb-oak upright, large size, and one of America's best makes. Sells regu larty for $500, , and only used a short time In A-l condition. This la rr vaiue ana win surely go quickly. ' MAKE TOtTB OWIT TEBMS. There are many other rarn nnnna th equal of which cannot ,be found in this or anv othov rltv It win one anticipating the purchase of a good piano to look Into this clearance sals without further delay. The question of terms should not stand in the way, for we'll accept any offer that is Within reason. Remember "Money Back" it not nnt. israciory in every way. in addition, we'll accept any instrument purchased in this- sale toward purchase of anv of the many hire grade olanos handled by the Mouse of Ellers any time within a year and allow you every penny paid. Let us urge you again to look into this -at once right away the first thing this afternoon if noimlnle fnr this sale will unquestionably end within the next day or so. Ellers Piano House, 853 Washington street, at Park 8th street. nmuw Every purchaser of 25c or over will be given an envelope. No envelope contains less than4 5c, and some as much as $20.00. Many envelopes contain amounts between. We have adopted this method of opening this store instead of the customary plan of spending an equivalent in the newspapers besides, we want to make this opening an interesting one. We want you to come and visit us and get acquainted with Owl service, Owl quality, Owl prices and Owl methods. We want the people of Portland to feel toward this store' as those in other cities feel toward their Owl Drug Stores, 'j . ' : n ' " .- ' ' ;- The Address Is Cor.7thandWashingtonSts. Biff Slice Said 142 2d Street ?"er I i 1 111 1 " ' ' i " r u - .1 'WfjB& , mm isra wm . h imM mar sai Doors Open at 9 A ML Other, Stores la Seattle, San rraaclseo, , Oakland, Los Angeles. -; The TaiQesf Dru& Retailer in ine - woria , - vm, mm i a. i&m I l V n WJfl at L I Women's Shoes and Oxfords, all new Spring styles, latest models of classy footwear to suit everybody. , liJlfalr Men's Shoes and Oxfords, best standard makes at reduced prfces; Craw ford's and a new lot of W. L. Qouglas Oxfords. 9.50 FREE BOYS ARD GIRLS' SHOES Sou venir fVrllffhe Children on Saturday FREE ther Shoes. - M- ' - sa .. i i ii s"OTBBNHaBssNNSBaBBssBSMBBuausi 142 2d STREET, Near Alder Bfg Boys' aodnisses . SHOES AU Styles, AH Xieathsrs. . ttf JL Pair i' :. i '. ' 'JiLi.. Saturday Bargain Day at (SlJMlBHJST'S . ACROSS FROM THE "O VLH NEW SPRING SUITS in fine French serge, the new short coat, pleated skirt. Regular S.OO value. Af a am Tomorrow. .". . . . . .... .;. . . ., $lD0) SPLENDID SKIRT BARGAIN, made of Panama in five different. models. Real $5.00 to $7.50 values. ) jvs Tomorrow ,'... ; JO DAINTY LINGERIE; WAISTS, the new spring model, beautifully trimmed.. Regular $4.00 values. am .Tomorrow .. . .....'.wSwij MORE NEW SPRING WAISTS, sold regularly ai $i.uu ana $z.zo, tomorrow ....... . , . $1.45 9 (EOMIBEMT , THE WAIST STORE ; f SEVENTH AND WASHINGTON ACROSS FROMTHEMOWLM Painless CHOICE ROSE BOSHES, jl FRUP-SHADE AND H ORNAMENTAL TREES. . Berry Vlnss, Hants and Shrubs.. Dentistry ' i J I Oat of town,pecp! eB BT DMIX plots n4 bridgawotk fin. Uhed la oa del if wsiy. . W.UlftvtvM t tool 22k (oU sr MreolrKr Holtr CnwN S.fJQ 22kBrldnTMtli3.SQ QoMFiltnjt 1.C3 EstMiniRiift ICS Sihwrrnilngs-,&0 laUrFiinng . 2.59 5.89 PbtM . rPlit 7.56 Pfn1ii Ertf'tlos .53 Wt tot ffimiiisdi s las Vwmr. Oacilrths CkWos Ptm. iVMSk M.1S71 Witt, htmm m Hmmsi - mnmwmmmmmmm WORK IUUMTIIB WIS VMH ValnlCM Exirmotios ft whso pUtMor briilg work fcordma, OoanlUtloB Fres. Too cannot nt bottos letriaeaulpant, Bt methods. niw juirmouos if r wnsa pittMor bndtt hordma. OoanlUtloB Fres, Too cannot pit inlnjMt work done soy when. All work fnLy nteod. Modern leetrioeoulDBimi. Beet me Wise Dental C; &hdWmk.Sis. PORTLAND, OREGON OTflOSaODMi SA.U. toSI.M. Sosdv. tel. If troubled with indigestion, constlpa Hon, no apptlt or feel bilious, gife Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab lets a trial and you wilt b pleased with the fesut. These tablets Invigorate the stomach and liver and strengthen the di gestion. -,- . ., Rare Bargains In Real Estate are to be found dally In the Classified Columns of The Journal, - : i l.i IS & . 1 '' f