i4 0URNAL7' PORTLAND. WEDNESDAY' EVENING. MAY : 10, -1911.
FORTUNE IS LEFT
Tn iranMWTn?
, IU UllLUUII UIUILH
v Katherine Matthews Commits
. Suicide After Reading
V v Pathetic Poem.
cry-
RMittl Wash.. Mur 1. Aftof
Init vr a marattne poem, "A Book
nd a Runnlnir Brook." Mm. Katherlna
Matthews, al S2. wealthy, divorced,
went Jnto her bathroom In the fashlon
e.ble Belaravla apartments and drank
earhollo acid.
I This
I man ," Bail
raver or gruir;
ed the Judiciary c
, Ainini'ml nrh action.
v ' Mavor fllinon held ft consultation With
i Councilman Kushllaht and. the latter
agreed to more for a reconsideration of
the voto If the majority wouia reier
to the Judiciary committee. The mea
ure were then reconsidered, the council
took a rvceea and the Judiciary commit
if went into session. Within a few
minutes It prepared a report favoring
, the paaaaire of the ordinance and ao
I ceDtlnn the deeds for the Broadway
br dee aDProaches. This report was
unanimously adopted and the council
unanimously passed the ordinance.
CONSERVATIONISTS
SKEPTICAL ABOUT
COAL "TEA PARTY"
(Continued From Pare One.)
MAKE OREGON HISTORY
rifle states and the United States Navy
in thoso waters, but these friends of
tn liiiiiifwi t.ad eteel nnd oil stork Alaeka believe now that the cry that la
end real estate worth' J60, 000. which she now going: up there which was heard at
left to a sister, Mrs. Marie Thomas of : that modernlied " tea party." Is raised
Gaston. Or. iy minions or tne MorBan-uuggenneim
Mrs. Matthews had grieved over me ; syndicate, and ror in purpose oi iwi
eulelde of an old friend, whose Identity ng the nation. The danger of tha syn
Is the subject of police speculation.
' . O. W. Strickland, an Alaskan, was
!n Mrs. Matthews' apartments at the
- time. Ho claims to have known ber
In Alaska, but was unable to give a rea
son for the sudden suicide, ha said. The
case is somewhat similar to that of the
man who last week drsvwned himself In
Lake Washington, after brooding over
SHelley's morbid lines.
Strickland later told the officers ho
thought the woman had made threats
recently to take her life. Her maiden
nam was Matheny. A few weeks ago
. she had a fist fight with another wo
man at the Archibald hotel and then
he moved to the Belgravla apartments,
1621 Eighth avenue.'
dicate's grabbing Alaska is Just as im
mlncnt as It was when conservation
Ists first raised the warning cry and
the scandal broke out Into national dis
Gaston, Or, May TO. In addition to
Mrs. Marie Thomas of Gaston, Mrs.
Matthews hid sisters living In Halem,
Or., Yamhill. Or., Long Beach, Wash.,
and Oregon City, Or., and a brother In
Sllverton. Or. She wss born in Balem,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ma
theny, now both dead.
Mr. Matthews is in Alaska and there
are no children. Mrs. Thomas says her
sister was not divorced until last
"November. Mrs. Matthews had lived In
Portland as well as Salem. Mrs. Thomas
does not credit the story of being left
fortune. She will leave this evo
nlng for Seattle and will probably take
the body to Salem for Interment.
BAILEY IS GIVEN ULTIMATE
(Continued from Page Ons.)
APPROVAL OF CORDOVA
COAL PARTY REFUSED
BY COMMERCIAL CLUB
(Cnlt.iJ Preu I.e4 Wire.)
Seattle, May 10. The Seattle Com
mercial club, composed of Seattle s
younger business men and generally re
card od as more progressiva than the
chsmber of commerce, " last night re
fused to adopt resolutions applauding
the Cordova men who dumped the Brit
Ish Columbia coal Into the sea aa a
protest against the failure of the gov
ernment to open the Alaska coal fields,
Though the resolutions were couched
In much more conservative
1 ' . r J, ' . ij - ' ' - 'II
I -( v j - ; v ' y 1 1
Lafayette Grorer, who died today.
than those which passed the Arctic
club Monday night, progressive mem
bers of the organization protested, and
ft two hours' debate followed,
It was objected that the club should
not go ahead and assume that the Cor
dova men were right and that the na
tional government was wrong. The
matter was finally put over for an
other week.
Loughlln at Oregon City In 18ST. The
sturdy old pioneer who, as chief factor
of tha Hudson's Bay company and later
language as a United States cltlsen, had done so
much for the development of the north
west, had lost his donation land claim,
the present site of Oregon City,
t . . . .
through the act of congress passed In
18S0. He was than old and 111 end bad
scarcely a living.
Mr. Orover promised to take the mat
ter up with the government, but before
he had tlAie to do anything In the mat-4ave a bottle of this wonderful lotion
tor, Dr. McLoughlln died. At the time on her dressing taoie.
of the visit Mr. Orover was coming from
Salem to Portland on horseback.
, Governor Oroyer ' ! urvlved br bH j
wife, formerly Miss . Elisabeth .Carter,
and by one eon. The membota of the
family will have the sympathy of thou
sands of the older residents of the state,
all of whom know of the life and wrk
of Oovernor Orover. ,
TRIBUNAL DECIDES
ARCHDUKE IS DEAD j
Vienna, May ie.The supremo court
today- settled the controversy regarding ,
the fate of the ArcndUKe jonn uaivaior ;
of Austria, who was known - as Jonn i
Orth, when It ruled that hie death must
be presumed to have occurred July 11,
1890.
The nobleman wts the younger eon or ;
the late Grand Duke Leopold u or tub-
cany. When no marriea una. nueoei,
an actress, In London In July, 1110, he ,
renounced his rank and titles, caning ;
himself John Orth, end with bis wife
sailed for Chile. Since then nothing
has been heard of Jlm, and it Is hy
lleved the vessel the Santa Margaretna
was wrecked and all on board perished.
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f' Her U nevr Ideal A Shot Shop $ip high; ilViV
A dean, quiet, place that.ia dose to the sky. :
' Voa itep from the itreeu to an uplifting car, C
( And reach the ( Shoa Shop without any jar I v ,':(
' WE CLIMBED JJP HIGHER
TO SAVE FOR THE BUYER
WRIGHT S Sample Shoe Shop
Rbomt 600-01-602-603-603
SIXTH FLOOR OREGONIAN BUILDING
Portland. Oregon
We Sell All
Ladies' Shoe
Makes the Complexion
Soft and Velvety
"My first advice to any woman seek
ing ft charming complexion Is to ta
boo the powder box," eaye Mae Mr
tri ft noted authority on beauty cul
ture. Powder elors o the poree, en
larges them, making coarse, muddy,
hlntnhv eomnlszlOna.
"The very best complexion beautl-
fler I have ever used and it le far eu
nerior to sowder le simple, Inex-
nanaiva lotion msdo by 'dissolving 4
ounces of spurmax In one-half pint
hot water, then adding two teaapoonr
fuia rlvcerlna. This lotion does not
show on the skin nor will It rub off
easl y ae powder does, it maxea tne
skin soft and velvety, leaving It clear
and youthful looking.
No other preparation-nae eo rar i
twixn discovered to equal tma louon
for correcting a shiny, oily, sallow
eomnlexlon. Every woman should
$2
A PAlR
No More
NoLessf
MAIL ORDERS
FILLED
SAME DAY AS
RECEIVED
mm
We Sell All
Men's Shoes
$2J2
A PAIR
No More
No Leu
New spring styles in
Oxfords and Pumps
Arriving Daily
' Ion that the present incumbent should
. . either resign voluntarily or be requested
-to do so by the governor of this atate,
or be removed from office for Incompe
. tency and neglect of duties, and ;
"Be It further resolved that ft copy
: . of these resolution be sent to the eeld
state lalry and food commissioner, to
the governor of this state and to the
leading newspapers of the state."
Another resolution, favoring licensing
: of butchers, subject to examination un
- drr the state veterinary commission, rel-
fttlve to their knowledge of diseased
meats or other food products, waa Intro
duced. ,
4 Waspo county delegates Introduced a
resolution relative to the appointment
of a state highway commission, which
should act under direction of a com
mission consisting of the governor, state
engineer and attorney general and under
direction. of which all state money for
roaa construction should be expended.
They proposed to Initiate a bill to that
end.
Hood River county presented a res
olution favoring the Initiating of a bill
providing a sinking fund for the pay-,
ment of bonds used for road building.
7or the Parcels Post.
A telegram from George P. Hampton,
from Washington. D. C. brought con
gratulations and reported favorable con
ditions In congress, relative to parcels
BOKt and the farmers attitude on the
Canadian ' reciprocity treaty. The fol
lowing resolution was sent In reply:
"The Oregon State Grange demands
a square deal In Canadian reciprocity and.
the maintenance of equality for farm
-products and farm necessities; that par-
privileges enjoyed by other
civilized nations be extended to citizens
of our own."
A resolution favoring the distribution
of all saloon license revenues through
the county where uch revenues were
derived, in opposition to the present
plan of the cities getting all of the
revenues, was introduced.
W. 8. r'lttn Is present to look after
progressive measures.
LAFAYETTE GROVER DEAD
(Continued from Page One)
up a charge of bribery In connection
with his election.' Mr. Orover and his
friends demanded an Immediate Invest!
gatlon Into the false charges.
Orover Exonerated.
Oliver P. Morton of Indiana headed a
senatorial commission which came to
Oregon to conduct the Investigation,
In a rickety old wooden structure fit
Third and Morrison the trial was held.
and the senator's enemies were brought
In and given an opportunity to testify
After a week's session the commls
sion could find nothing back of the
charges but idle rumors and the enmity
of Holladay. He closed the meeting In
dlsgutit and reported to the senate
complete vindication of Mr. Orover. The
affair only served to elevate Mr. Orover
In the estimation of the people of the
state, and to add Ignominy to the names
of its originators.
One of the early works of Mr. Grover
Lfpr .wjilcji ;,the state 'p Ofcgott ptfee to
Hjyn . juui vt grauiuue was ma cui
ectlon; compilation and printing of 'the
statutes and. records of the. earl? pro-:
visional and territorial frnvprnmantaJ
tit did"' this work; In the most thorough;
niiifaer'trmj result these recoYflaf
are now in possession ox me hthib in a
clear snd authentic form. Hli dooK on,
"PubUp fclfe m pregon" lr aTsb 'rery
valuable from .a lilstorlcaJ ' atanpolo
Uteresme; InoldenU,.
An Incident In the career of Oovernor
Orover which Is uf Interest was his
visit to the bedside of Dr, John Mc-
RAILROAD GIVES CITY DEED
(Continued From Page One.)
passage, but failed by one vote of , the
necessary ten for franchise ordinances
Councllnien MenefeC, Kushlight and
Baker Indulged In a battle or words
during wliieii Councilman Menefee ac
cuscd the other two of playing politic.
OUR SPECIAL SALES
Are a Success Because They Are
wenuiae.
THIS WEEK'S BA&OAZira
MEN'S SUITS
Keguiar Ko. 25 and J30 values,
about BO sample suits Just received,
all new, up to date patterns and
well tailored, go on sale, commenc
ing weunesnay mornlnjr. Your pick
vi uy in ine ioi
for
CASH OB CREDIT
$14.95
Ladies' Dresses on Sale
S3.95
$11.85
JCtogorle Dresses. 88 oo
values
SUk Dresses. Sis.no
to J25.00 values
Shirtwaists on Sale
All our $1.50 to 2.00 Lingerie and
Tailored Waists on special f r
VDC
sale
Ladies' Tailored JSuits
Our Serge Suits In
serge and other colors, regular 2S
eale special at ........ 2h I Q. 7S
CASB OX CREDIT
WXUU BUT
TOtTB
CLOTHES
TOU CXEDIT IS OOOD
IT' '
MS korrleon Street, Bet. 84 aa Sd.
one:
PRICE
BTO BCOBJB
DENTISTS
KO X.ESS
Consult our advertised prices carefully
tyn corns to us and you will find
that we do exactly as we advertise. Bet
ter still, bring this "ad" with you, get
tha work performed, -then pay us the
advertised prices.' We flu, crown, treat,
bridge, 'regulate or extract teeth with
out pain. These low prices buy "best
quality" dentistry.
Mcggg's-Smifllts
Four Days' Special
520.00 Suits at S14
One lot of 200 Suits, consisting of odd lots and dis
continued lines from our regular $20 stock, on spe
cial sale the remainder of this week at
, AH sizes represented in the lot, medium weights and
colors, also fancy gray and brown mixtures. It will
pay you to see these Suits.
As Displayed in Center Window
CLOTHINGCO.
166-170 THIRD STREET
Complete Outfitters to Men and Boys
MOM
iff
TEETH .
ainOB WORK, tier tooth
82-carat QOLD CROWNS
POBCEX&ZIT OSOWH
FSEB SZAUXVATZOIT, EXTRA CTION
twnen piaica or urioges are oraereai;
CLE ANTING TBETK (when other work
is oroerea.-)
Silver FUllnrs Simple 50o:- Com
nfflin 01
Gold Tlllings According' to else, 91
up.
Foil Set of Tee!h, $5, $7.50, $10
Killing BTerves and Treating Teeth
sxXK) to st.oo extra.
Acoordin.gr to quality of work desired.
All work guaranteed ror 19 Tears.
ALBA BROS.
BBT.IABT.B PAIWLEBS DENTISTS
Open 8 a. m. to S p. m. Sunday 9 to
1 p. m. Phono Marshall 2146.
TK. W. Corner 8d and Morrison. TTpstalrs,
nvire uonin,
Tools for All Trades,
JSIVETCVTHiriiar
grad
.best
and implements and utensils of all
nas are included in our stock of high
ade Hardware. They are made by the
manufacturers, consequently we
me quality or every ar
Our H.of Kitchen Hard-
" a vv.t mj vailllUl W
beaten at our prices. Evry tool -wanted
plete ana our prices moderate.
AVERY&CO.
-"'" ; 'ft
if
Studebaker Drop Bed Delivery Wagons
Made in three sizes, carrying capacity of 1200 pounds, 1500 pounds and 2000 pounds.
Compare these wagons with others don't pay more for an inferior wagon than we ask you
for the best wagon possible to build.
We have just uncrated and put on our floors over a hundred vehicles of all descriptions
on which prices have been reduced from 25 to 50 per cent. This lot of vehicles includes top
buggies and runabouts from $60.00 UP. Also large line of high priced fine carriages sent us
from our New York house on which former prices were from $750.00 to $1200.00.'" These
vehicles have been reduced to about one-third of regular prices; in other words we are selling
them at . , '
SO LessThan Our Actual Cost
The reason for this can be satisfactorily explained. If you are in the market for any
sort of a vehicle do not miss this special sale of all classes of pleasure and freight vehicles.
330-336 EAST MORRISON STREET
$t:-
4s-
TheWorld'sBestSampleShoes
$3 to $6 Values Our Price: LaoW $2, Genu' $2.50
PORTLAND'S BUSIEST SHOE SHOP.
Sixth Floor OrfglSnian Bldg. Rooms 600-601-802-603-603.
CORNER 6TH AND ALDER STS.
TAXB ZZ.ETATOB
3a?
$15,000
CLOSING OUT SALE
Our buildincr i to be torn down. We must get out. We
have $15,000 worth ot tne nnest miuinery on ine racmc
Coast that must be sold at once. Our clerks have been busy
marking down every piece of goods in the store. All 19H
spring styles, purchased this year in the east. Never before
have women had such a feast of reaf. bargains. Every hat and
every plume MUST be sold at a big sacrifice.
Extra Special
Look at Window Dbplay-
Everv one of our $10, $15
. Hats has been marked dow
nfl teas T
These are Pattern Hats,
imported from Paris,
made from the best ma
terial, positively the
latest designs and
styles, and are placed
on sale at a price never
before quoted by any
store in the city -yes,
in the Northwest
123 5th mm
and $18 TSfUliiSi
" to TflJSS&S&
EXTRA SPECIAL
LOOK AT WINDOW DISPLAY 123 FIFTH
Our stock of untrimmed shapeschips, Milans and hair
braids actual values from. $2.00 to $10.Q0, all go for
51.25 to $2.98
This is actually a great opportunity to make a big saving
'.. on shapes. . - .; .: ,
Willow, Tied and French Plumes at ONE-THIRD
OFF-Both Stores
Hoffmann Millinery Go.
123 Fifth Street, Near Washington
GET THE
PLACE '
0ur 05 Ostrich Plume Co.
Around the Corner
303 Washington Street
4a i nird st. i
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