THE 0KEG6N DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND. MONDAY EVENING, : APRIL 21, ICR
:i S I1ECEIVER
Fill Mill
Irtt
national Lumber & Devel
opment Co. Stockholders
Try to Save Remnants.
(L'bIIk) I're LtQ Wire.)
Willadelphls. Pa.., April Jl. That
receivership would be asktrt for the In
ternational Lumber & Development Co.,
whoss efftcrg were found anility today
of conspiracy to defraud hundreds of
Invptor all over the country out of
millions of dollars by means of rrilsrep
resrmtlnir Its holdings of a plantation
In Mexico has been decided by a num
ber of stockholders. They il(ilm that
In nine years 18,000.000 whs collected on
' tlie payment of stock, and that of that
amount, $1,500,000 was , paid back In,
dlvldndB.i v' ::v.:.. Uv - -
Should Judge .Wllmer ot the TJnfted
Ftates court refuse to grant a new trial
when the five defendants ar brought
before blm, probably this week, under
the-, law ach can be irlven sentences of
life Imprisonment besides a fine of $10,
VO in each of the 24 counts. , '
The charges grew from tho exploits
tion by the concern of a Sini.OOO acre
plantation l tho state of Campeche,
Mexico., ft was represented In th lit
erature sent out that the proceed of
th Jtf.000,000 of Block werejo be x
rende1 in charing the plantation and
iilnriting rermanrnt crops). . Tlie Mock, It
was promised, would pay'u, dividend of
S per cent. In the trial it was brought
out that the only aswets of the company
wero an old lumber mill and one steam
boat.
The men awsltlng sentence are John
R. Markley and Inalah B. Miller, both
of Chicago, promoters, and Colonel A.
Stewart of Mason City, Iowa, director;
Charles McMa..on. former secretary
treasurer, and William II. Armstrong
Jr., both of Philadelphia.
MISSING COTTON BROKER
FOUND IN SWITZERLAND
(Cuita Pr I.ued Wlrt.l
London, April Jl. William jV Burns.
the American ' detective, doclarei
that he had dropped the caae of Joseph
Wllberforea Martin, the "missing" cot
ton broker from Memphis, Tenn., be
cause ha had located Martin at a email
vlllago near Vevey Swltierland, In com
pany with the 'Spanish. "woman who lias
been prominently, mentioned In the caso.
It is declared here that Martin will be
able to settle any financial obligations
that , may be outstanding against the
firm,. .-,,.' ;. '.-'' .' '
LILLIAN RUSSELL WILL
DIRECT MOVIES' CAMPAIGN
(Cnlmd Pr'aa Leased. Wire.' :i: '"''"-
: New Tork. April Jl. To prove
through the agency , of moving pictures
that the life of the working woman In
Europe is far less endurable than It Is
here, Miss Lillian IXuusell. the actress,
Is today planning a trip aboard with a
number of film operators. She will
lecture on the pictures when he re
turns. .:
S 0 MS IJ L CI
Commodore - Benedict Starts
on 12,000 Mile Trip to
South America.
, (Wpeelal to 1s Joumal.l "
New " York, N. T., April 81 With
Cupid at the helm and ex-Commodore
R C, Bencet of the New York Yacht
club signing theolearanoe papers, the
yacht Oneida will leave New York har
bor Wednesday for a run of 11,000 miles
In the waters of South America, Includ
ing a trip up the A mason. The ."sports.!
helmaman" was added to the regular
crew by special request of four member
Of Mr. Benedict's party, who rerused to
go otherwise. They if Mr, and Mrs.
Richard B. Sinclair ana Mr. ana Mrs,
Colpt"iloyU ' . - '
Neither of the ladle nas Dome per
nresnnt name long enough to escape a
blush when addressed by It, The Oneida,
which will convey the party. Is the S00
foot yacht formerly owned by John Hay
Hammond. Her present owner 1 SO
ycara of age, and Is now embarking on
what n tninKS win uo ib iam kius
voyafce Into foreign waters. Commodore
nenedlct hns made many trip Into tin.
munt part of the world. In 1908, wlm
. .rtv of Americans, he Hroyv the
yacht Virginia 1000 miles up the Amason i Gorman,
river, Into 4 district where a white inun
had seldom been.
The Oneld party expects to return
to New York about the middle of June.
ACCOMPLICE OF MILLER
SAID TO BE GARROJER
(Dulled frets ld Wire.)
Seattle, Wash., April 21. -Based on
the confession, of George Rost, alias
Gerhert, Stein and Oebhardt, a former
accomplice of Peter Miller, a prisoner
In the King county jail, the latter is to
be charged by Prosecuting Attorney
Murphy with the murder of Hugh Mc
Mahon, a saloonman who was garroted
here on. the night of November 2rl08.
Miller was sentenced by Judge Clifford
in Tacoma, Saturday, to from 20 to 40
years in the penitentiary as an habitual
criminal. , .. . . '.. -
NEW SUFFRAGE LEAGUE
V OPPOSED TO MILITANCY
!. lOhlltel 1're.i Ua Wive.) '
London, April 21. One of the first
acts of the newly organised League for
Hplritual Militancy was to spread broad
cast ft pamphlet setting-forth various
reasons why the women of England
should have the vote. Members of the
league are pledged to abstain, from all
methods of violence and from any ac
tion that might result in ' damage to
property or loss of life. ' Their purpose
Is to create, by all other mean pos
sible, an Irresistible wave of publio opln.
Ion In favor of woman suffrage.' , ,
Electrical apparatus for tapping rub
t)i- nK which may be left unattend
ed for months, has been invented by a
1E17 S. P. SHOPS .
ATSPIBFED
Valley Town Considered to Be
Ideally Located for
the Plant.
" Plans are; being prepared by the
Southern Pacific for a large shop to be
located at 8prlngfleld,i about three
miles from Eugene, The proposed shops
will not replace the Southern Pacific
shops in Southeast Portland, but the in
tention is to operate them as division
shops, with the main plant for, the
heavier work at Bprlngfleld. The mat
ter ; is yet In embryonic state and n
time has bceli' fixed . for the beginning
of development of the project,
. Springfield 1 regarded as particular
ly well . located for the main shops
largely, by reason of the fact that it la
only ' a short distance , front .Natron,
Wher .the Oregon Kastsrn, -also Known
as the Natron cut-off of the Southern
Pacific, will connect with ah main
line. -The, Oregon. JKastern WJH form a
Connection between ' Natron and Weed
by way of Klamath. Quite a distance
of the line ha already been' built and
the boring of some large tunnel is
now being prosecuted.." How soon the
linkwlll' be completed is yet a matter
of conjecture, however, , ' V
The. Natron cut-off will mean the
double tracking of the Boutlfern Paulflo.
over the mouutnlns, mid us h, nmiilicr
of heavy locomotive are and will be
lined In that Suction It Is figured that
a uliop for lieuvy work will be more
convenient, than at Portland, as It will
nave the hauling of the heavy locomo
tives a considerable djHtance. , fprlng
flnlil la a Inn well situated bv reason of
being in the midst of a large lumbwr-iw
producing section, much of which ma
terial enters on car repair work.
The new shops will be .built in unit
and thus enlarged as the 'requirements
demand. '
"GOVERNOR" POLLINGER,
( NOTED VIGILANTE, DIES
(Special w.Tbe Journal.!
Butte, Mont., April 21.-C. Pollinger,
aged 67, one of the famous pioneer
of the northwest and early day Vigil
ante, died Saturday x Pasadena,- Cel.
II gained the sobriquet "governor" bo
cause of hi activity In running down
law breakers lnth early day of Mon
tana terrtory end stringing them ip
to the nearest tree.''v-' a . n
"Governor" Pollinger helped hang five
road agents, who were executed With
Kberlff Plummer by Vigilantes near
Bannock. He also aided In the arrest
of Boon Helm and Jack Gallagher, no
torious desperadoes of the early days,
u-hn hail tli tsppllnrv iarrnrlKiwt until
Pollinger and the Vigilantes got after
them., pollinger came across me plains
In Montana In 1883, engaging in staging.
Ha assisted in the building of the Co
lumbia turnDlke. one of the first in
Pennsylvania. . . .." '
Tha Urailllan ' vnvarnmerit has AwtA.
opened a superior school of agriculture
and veterinary meoicine at juo oe ja-
netro, , .
DGEIP8HS
UTIUTIES CODY
Says It Takes Action on Rate
Increases Only on Initia- ,
tive of Others. "
, (Gnlted t'ruaa Uaiuid Wire.) .,
Bea'ttle, Wash., April 21. The old
minimum fas rate of 25 cents Is re
stored in Seattle, unless the supreme
court should reverse the ' decision of
Judge Albertson, who knocked out the
B0 xont rate, approved by the state pub
Ho service commission. .
Irt a lengthy opinion Judge Albert
son hands the state publio service com
mission an emphatic rebuke as to It
attitude on rate regulation. " .
"It is the attitude of -the commis
sion," the Judge said, "that H need not
concern Itself over any Increase of an
established rate, and is not called upon
to demand any showing Of the neces
sity or proprloty thereof, unless some
body els hears about the application
and protests with alacrity, -
"It is clear to my mind thai the stats
ute ehould be repaUd or radioally
amended." ' -. -' . '
That it produces a more nearly perfect
voimm than anything previously In-
vented Is elalmed for a new valyeUss
.u vhii'h nnnalxta nrlnolpally of
one eyiinaer revolving iunMnr.,
M o u s e. t u e m i s ha i etl $L .... Weefe at Li
.pmainie
BSasit
, Go,
For H
ome
Mak
ers
A Most Important Sale Is Now in Progress
In Our Housefurnishing Section
-rj-This sale of house furnishings shows the proper use of money. t converts money
. into horns happiness. It invests money in a way that pays daily, for the daily use o
attractivehome furnishings is a joy unlimited.
Will yputiot come and see. for yourself what advantages are to be found in this great
annual sale? Seeing implies absolutely no obligation.
Lsc i curtains are all reduced. The reductions on brass and enameled beds and bed
ding ar unusual v ' ,.,.. ......
Rugs, both Oriental and domestic, are radically cut in prices.
Matting and linoleum now sold at the lowest possible prices.
Acquaint yourself with the attractive cretonnes and novelty hangings that we are
now offering below ths regular prices, r .
In fact, every article in our Furnishing Department is offered you at prices that can
not be obtained elsewhere. Fifth Floor
House Garments Beautiful and Practical
$2.00 and $1 .75 Long Crepe Kimonos $ 1 .49
These kimonos are made of serpentine crepe in light and dark
colorings and in fancy flowered designs. There are empire and
loose-flowing styles with round and V-shaped necks, with and
without collars. They are effectively trimmed with flowered
bandings and ssalloped edge. In light blue, navy, tan, gray
and red.. ' ,
$I.5Q Short Crepe Dressing Sacquea 98c
These sacques are of fine serpentine crepe in light and dark
colorings, Made with round neck, elbow sleeves and side but
ton. The neck, sleeves and front are prettily trimmed with
beading and ribbon.
85c Coverall Work Aprons
Special 59c
Of goo4 quality percale, in -stripes,
checks, polka dots and
plain colors, RouimJ neck, short,
sleeves, finished with white pip
ings. Wide pelt across the back, i
tight and dark colors,
Large Bib Work Aprons
Special 23c
'These, aprons are made of per
cale, in stripes, checks and polka
dots and. finished with a white
binding. A large bib forms a
collar in the back. Fitted with
deep side pockets, ,
Rlckrack Trimmed Aprons
Special 35c
These most useful aprons are
also made of percale, In light and
dark colors, , which come in
stripes and checks. Then is a
large bib in the front and deep
pockets in the sides.
Fourth Floor,
$1.25 to $ 1.75 Sleeping Gown of Pelisse
Crepe Specially' Priced at 95c T
These unusually well-made and well-finished gowns
are fashioned of crinkled and pelisse crepe, in all white,
blue and white, pink and white and lavender and white
stripe Made in the slipover style and with high neck.'
Long and short kimono sleeves. Trimmed with flat cluny
banding, ribbon drawn or torchon lace and insertion.
Some in empire effect One particularly pretty gown is
in white. and white with blue rings, with scalloped edges
in pink and blue, finished with bows of wash ribbon.
V,;'. ( -. -y-' " ! ; .
mtOXOik YX99Z
This Sale Announcement Concerns Our
Finest $32.50 Tailored Suits $19.50
-Wt feel perfectly saf in saying that in offering these :
high-class, man-tailored suits at this extremely moderate
price, Vre are giving our patrons an .opportunity to b well
dressed at the smallest possible cost They have the hall
marks oi worth rood tailoring, materials Sf (in. niKlifo .
.snd-atyle.-,;,,'. y-J,
Fashioned of fine serees. rheviota tan
UffiporftLjroadclothf, in hlark, nivyowtiaiaAraykA,
wide latitude fop choice is allowed. Strictly man-tailored,
in plain and fancy cut and trimmed models. Ewery jacket
silk-lined with good quality material The skirts made in
t variety of the newest styles. Third Floor.
Some Ribbon Specials
At 35c and 50c a Yard
A full assortment of the fa
vorite dark warp prints one of
the hard-to-find ribhons on ac
count of its popularity. We
have a large showing, in all the
dark color .combinations, so
much used for millinery, bags,
sashes, hair bows and trimmings.
At 19c a Yard
.Wired edge taffeta sllic rib
bon, in all the staple and popu
lar shades. Suitable' for milli
nery purposes and hair bows. . .
1 At 40c a Yard
Velvet ribbon in all colors,
2Yt inches wide A large and
pleasing assortment. .
- Remnants Half Price
In lingerie, velvet, satin, warp
prints,' Dresdens, brocades and
grosgralnsrmeasurlnTrbnrone'
half tQ three yards in length.
On sale at just one-half price.
u
The Leghorn Hat ta Again in' Voue
Italian Leghorn, as you
5 & fjy yi v f probably know, is a light
weight . light - ,- cream-colored
straw, which makes the most
ideal hat for the warm Sum-
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:syf;f W :' -Already our millinery salon
is showmg these exclusive hats
with their gracefully drooping1''
brims." There h the mushroom
shape, which is always becom
ingthe poke style, which fits
rather close to the head in the
back and the oblong crown
shapes.- hat. Most attractively '.
trimmed with daintv flowers
and ribbons, combined with soft ' laces anoT chiffons.
Radical style departures make this exposition of unusual in
terest to those who desire the correct hat for Summer wear.
You are at liberty to view our showing at your pleasure, with
no thought of making a selection.. ;
. , Prices $10.50 to $18.60
y re
v a s r--' w
Popular Wash FabricsRatine - and Crepe
English Novelty RatineSpecial 60c
The very Jatest effects Jn this most popular wash fabric.
36 inches wide of medium weight. Comes in the following
colors delft, tan, heliotrope, copen, wood brown and
white. Self-silk hairline running through the goods.
Silk Ratine. 75c,' Yard
This fabric is not all silk, as the name would imply, but
is half silk the warp being cotton and the filling silk. In
appearance it is the equal of the silk fabric. Washable and
of excellent quality. Colors, champagne lavender, pink,
tan, jasper and golden brown.
New Bulgarian Crepes. 25c Yard
Do not fail to see this wonderful display of Bulgarian
crepe, in tha popular Bulgarian patterns and colors light,
medium and dark shades.
" ' .. : Basement
W. B. Brassieres or
Bust Supporters
Special $ 1 .00
different styles sizes 34
to 46.
Style 1 Made ; of good
quality cambric, with round
neck finished with embroid
ered edge and ribbon drawn.
Hook front, laced back, with
lap covering.
Special $1.00 Each
Style 0 Made of fine
quality cambric, circular
neck, finished with fine em
broidered edge. Seams fin
ished with embroidered in
sertion. 4 Cross back style.
Reinforced under-arms.
Special $1.00 Each '
Beauty and Style
Are Noteworthy Features
of Our Women's
Dress Boots.
We are showing the very latest
models in women's dress boots; em
bracing all the. "popular materials in
custom boots. And in exclusive styles,
made expressly for the Lipman,r
WaHe & Company store.'
$7.00 a Pair
Black satin, 14-button boots, for
afternoon and reception wear: Made'
with medium long vamp, with reced
ing toe, l-inch Cuban heel
$7.50 a Pair
Grecion French kid button boot
: Full Fox vamp, with tip' of the same
material. Semi-short vamp, Cuban
Louis heel ; -
Also patent kid dress boot, in but
ton style. Full 'Fox cloth top, with
short forepart, 1-inch Cuban heel
A Special Blouse Occasion
Offering the Finest of Lingerie Blouses
At Even Less Than Sale Prices
These blouses are as fine and dainty and just as styleful as those of imported make
but these prices are-less than they could.be bought for wholesale.
While these blouses are machine-made,; they are in more exclusive styles than you will
find in waists selling -at two and even three times these prices. ..
In fact, they are reproductions and adaptations of the finest imported models.
In fine French Voiles, Batiste and Lawns,
exquisitely inset - with . laces - and , embroideries,
, There are novelty styles of allover tucked nets; also trimmings of lace or embroidery
medallions small andlarge tucks Baby Irish laces, CUmy laces and Valenciennes laces
applied in many novel' styles. Trimmed with touches of plain, delicate colored materials,
and many have a small bow of velvet at the neck. V .
There are waists with Robespierre collars and long sleeves; high necks and" long
sleeves; collarless necks and short sleeves. i , v
These Waists Sell Regularly From $1.75 to $8.00 - .'
cial $1.25. $1.50. $1.73. $1,95, $250. $2.75 to $6.00 ,
Spec
Third rioor
J7.50 a Pair.
Features Which Malie Our Hair Goods vShop
the Favorite Department of Its Kind in Portland
First Extensive assortments , of hair goods and accessories, Second
Authoritative style's.. Third Absolute privacy. Fourth Excellent lighting ,
facilities. Fifth Real personal attention. Sixth Low prices.
24-inch Switches, Soecial $2.75
French bronse, H-button boots!
with brown cloth top to match. Plain
toe model, with a wood Cuban heel
kj ' ' Basement.
Wavy switches, fine, soft, fluffy hair, 24 inches long, mounted on short
stems and priced at a saving of $2. This is a remarkable opportunity, Even '
at their regular prices tnese swcnes are excellent rjargains. v ..
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