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LANE COUNTY PLAN . IN MANAGEMENT OF r CREDITS IS ADOPTED Oregon Retail Merchants t Find Much Favor With the Idea and Recommend It, WORKINGS ARE EXPLAINED sssrcnants Bared Much H0M7 la Mm. ner of Collecting- Bad Debts and Giving Credits. " The Lane County Retail Merchants' si Oedlt association plan was formally . adopted by the Oregon Retail Merch ants In convention her last week and -recommended to other counties of Ore i con. I. T. Nlcklln, secretary of the . association, described the plan In an address. "During the year U'04," said he, dead beats became so . numerous in Kugene that some of ihe business men -decided to take action that would give ' them a chance, at least, to 'save their shoe strings from the ''leeches.' In "January, 1905, 13 of the prominent -s business men of Eugene met and or ganlezd the Mercnants' Protective association. "At first no effort was made to collect bad accounts. There were ' tulack' and 'shady' lists. A member - Of the association would write a debt or that If he did not call and settle the account by a stated time he would 'A place it in the hands of the associa- tlon. When the name of a delinquent lf was brought before the association as to Whether he was 'pat redemption' and to bo placed on the 'black list' or ' If he belonged to the class that might - soeslbly be redeemed and if so ha v' was placed on the 'shady list.' Much Tyrone- Saved. "Later, ruls and regulations !n ref. ejence to solicitation for money and advertising schemes were adopted. It Would be hard to estimate the amount ' county by he action of the association on these two matters. In former years, If the farmers wanted a telephone line, a stretch of road repaired, or ;f some Widow lady's sick cat passed to the (reat beyond, some person would start out with a subscription paper ail the . merchant would be pestered until he - put his name down for a stated amount In order to get rid of the nuisance. All '. this has been changed. Now the mer- chant says: ThiB proposition will have to be indorsed by the Lane County Credit association before I can con ;. alder it.' L The association started a campaign -for the advertising of Lane county. " The work :foeeame too extensive for the association to handle. At the time , the Eugene Commercial club was doing ''Very little, eo practically every mem- j oer oi our association jomea 11 ana me promotion department was organized with a man employed to devote his ' entire time to the work." . 10,000 Kamea in Book. Mr. Nlcklln related how the credit association iound it necessary to em- ploy a man full time to care for its work and how, when he was made secretary, he got out a rating book .j covering the entire county. The book . has since been revised to keep it up , to date. It Is a loose leaf book and has ! a report on 10,000 persons. , "We do not attempt," he continued, 4 to rate a person as to his or her .5 financial worth; we simply report as . to their record In meeting their obli ; cations." -. He listed some of the soliciting man from Klkton, for Instance, came "to testify as witness In a murder '..trial.' While absent his home burned. " The association refused permission for rthe solicitation of funds to rebuild E the home. Two foreigners soliciting l.casb (or widows and children In Asia i Minor were rejected. Almost every advertising scheme was negated. , Most of the charitable enterprise J were eimilarly frowned on. After several years of experience 1 the name was changed from the 1 "Merchants Protective association" to the "Lane County Credit association." I With adequate membership and dues 'co-operation of members, organization ; of work having practical value, and a i "live wire" secretary, any county as aociatlon should succeed, aald Mr. Nlcklln. ANXIOUS MESSAGE SENT Does anyone In Portland or vicinity ( know of the recent death of a young . woman by the name of Anna Katrina jNuhse? John N. Nuhse of Granite Palls, Wash., wired Friday to Oeorge rMenzel of the Washington Street Pufcr , lie Market, asking him to have the . body of his daughter cremated. The message said that an undertaker, bj the name, of Underwood, had telephoned rby long distance from Portland, stating .1 that the girl was dead, and asking for .directions. Nuhse felt he could not afford to have the body sent to Gran ite Falls, and decided to have It cre mated. Both Menzel and Detective. Hawley have been unable to locate the v body. . - Switzerland uses a greater propor tion of its available water power than any other countrv. RUPTURED? You know the discomforts of an ill-fitting truss, the distressing, discouraging feeling of a rup ture not properly held. The Seeley Truss recommended by us, gives you immediate relief. Our skilled operator . guarantees perfect fit. Hundreds of satisfied patients testify to th ffi. v. ciency of the Seeley truss properly fitted. Remember the Woodard Clarke & Co. guarantee backed. by a reputa tion of 50 years' standing is be hind this service. Let Us Explain Personally. Woodard, Clarke & Co. WOODLARK BUILDINQ 'ALDER AT WEST PARK WASHINGTON LODGE SPRINGS SURPRISE ON MASONS i 1 : r a w " . J : "X. ' &x reS.., T-, ,mb: V M - I 12f' , i TwW I I hiy.: & .. 8 t)0 M - Kl .1 1 I : : : JOLLY THRONG PAYS RETURN VISIT TO THE Over 250 Members Journey From Portland on Special Train; Degree Work, Silver Trowel Presented. SeeI;;) to The Journnl.l Albany, Or., Feb. 20. Wash ington lodge of Portland ce mented its friendship with St. John's lodge of this city this evening in symbolic fashion. Few of the members of the visiting lodge were aware of the surprise In store for them wnen Master Young of Washing ton in a few well chosen -sfords presented the host lpdge v.ith a solid silver trowel suitably en graved, the gift of the officers of Washington lodge. The two lodges became ac quainted in the recent visit of St. Johns to Washington in Portland and the greeting at the depot was of a warm and personal character. Led by the Shriners' band, the guests and their hosts ir: parade wound their way to the lodge hall this afternoon after a 2M hour run over the Oregon Electric from Portland. At the handsome masonic h;ll the guests were met by another reception committee and escorted to the lodge room. The master of St. Johns lodge introduced Dr. H. M. Crooks, president of Albany college, who welcomed the visitors In a scholarly address. Replying for Washington lodger Dr. J. P. Groat upheld the honors of Wil lamette with a reply full of genuine wit. After a banquet beautifully served In the lodge dining hall, the duties of the evening were taken up and the crack team of Washington gave an exempli fication of degree work. When a four-coach special train pulled out of Portland over the Ore gon Electric tracks yesterday after noon It bore between 200 and 300 members of Washington lodge No. 46, A. F. and A. M. on their way to Al bany, where the degree of master mason was exemplified last night by the Washington team for the bene fit of visiting fraternalists from all parts of the Willamette vallev as well as for members of St, Johns lodge No. 17 of Albany. It was a merry throng that boarded the train headed by H. H. Young, mas ter of the Washington lodge, and ev ery man aboard it was a mason, in cluding the train crew. When Conductor F. I. Williams sig naled the motorroan, F. C. Webb, he used a masonic sign instead of ' the customary highball. Brakeman Green and W. W, Doran, both members of the order were com pelled to Use a trulv Malnnln on several fat and perspiring individ uals who were belated and could not board the train without such assist ance. In addition to the lodge members, 85 members of the Shriners band were aboard with musical instruments and all primed to furnish music aplenty during the evening. ' Officers All Present. All of Washington's officers were present. They are: H. IL Young, W. M. ; F. M. Patter son, 8. W.; R. F. Hurlburt. J. W R 11. McClung, treasurer; J. H. Rich mond, secretary; John M. Lewis, chap lain: Robert A. Down, marshal: C J. Carpenter S. D.: J. W. Little, J D A. H. S. Hafferdon, J. S.; J D. Kiev J. S. r Thomas H. Brickell. tyler; Irvin R. Fox, organist Washington's degree team Is said to be one of the best in Oregon. Those comprising the team that went to Al bany were: Washing-ton's Degree Team. W. W. Mcintosh. V. W -ccr,. A. H. S. Haf fenden. B. F. Van lark, B. B. Brachl.R. B Compton, A. H. Bar bour, A. Y. Mayhead. E. O. Henry, A. King, E. D. Patterson, Chas. Krebbs, Tom Newstead. W. B. Miller, John Fanley, Geo. H. Botsford. Among those who traveled to Al bany aboard the special were: Van? Members Took Trip. A H. Barbour. B. B. BraoM, J T. Bnckley. Bronner. Isaao Sutler U. F. Bowman, M. E. Beaty. W il Bishop, J. o. Bennett, John Barton. H. Br Clement. R. ; E. Crego, fC B. MASONS ALBANY ! -i.s. . - ; '. Top Degree team of Washington lodge about to board special train. Bottom, left to right F, M. Peterson, senior warden; H. H. Young, worshipful Hurlburt, Junior warden of Washington lodge. In circle Dan Johnston, worshipful master of St. John's lodge, Albany. Compton, H. T. Clarke, T. A. Cordey, Robt. Callan, J. K. Carr, G. R. Clapp. W. C. Davis, DowelL R. A. Duf field, L. Du Puy, W. W. Downard, E. P. Evans, A. W. France, Angus Fleming, K. S. Faucette, J. Falrley, Chas. H. Fox, Irwin Fox, R. J. Fuller, H. Farow, M. P. Flavin, J. P. Grant, Geo. Gerrett, J. S. Gilkey, John Henry, E. F. Henry J. D. Henry, Bert Hing iey, James Haydon, F. Halfpenny. F. Holland, John Hansen, H. M. Holden, E. L. Hawlev, C. A. Holm, C. A. Hood, C. E. Headly, Harry Johnson, T. E. Kirkland. Chas. Krebbs, J. Krebbs, A. King, Charles Kruse. W. Kell er, H. E. Kizer, Homer H. King, DeWitt Lyman, E. H. Lampert. E. L. Lane, H. M. Leighton. Mayhead, H. W. Mathison, W. B. Miller J. J. Metzler. Wm. Morrison, W. W. Mc intosh. B. L. McClain, M. B. Meach am, Tom Newstead, A. Olgibby, Wal ter Phillip, E. T. Price. C. Price. Dr. F. 8. Post, F. E. Peterson. E. D. Pat terson, Roy Quackenbush, A. Riese, W. A. Rood, R. E. Romine, L. N. Spencer, W. P. Snook, Dan Stokes, Charles Bavarian, L. F. Schuele, Clyde Schields, Dr. Stroehecker, G. P. Sinks, R J. Stretcher, R. Shand, J. L. Stuart, G. H. Shipley, Lloyd Scott, James R. Stuart, C. G. Tipton, E. M. Tucker, J. L. Travis, C. B. Travilllon, B. F. Van Kirk. W. H. Wanner, B. R. Walsh, E. W. Webster, J. O. Wilson. A. H. T. Williams, Howard Wilson, A. F. Wllsey, Fred Twohy, Dr. Yeilding, J. N. Wheeler, R. B. Word. William An derson, J. M. Atterbury, F. J. Be r man, William Bethune, K. A. Brant. Charles Catlow, C. H. Day, Vincent Circle, C. L, Dutcher. L. E. Clements, A. P. Deegan, L. G. Darling, F. M. Dobbs, AT B. Davis, Clyde Evans. Albert Ehl ers, Emmett Eller, E. H. Fryermuth, Charles Hallock, Ralph Hopkins, R. H. Hopkins, F. H. Huddelson, C. L. Jones, C D. Jamieson, R. S. Jamleson, J. R. Kelly, P. A. Kennedy, P. P. Killbum, A. P. Lamont. H. J. Mcllvaln, J. B. Reedham, John Myers, E.- W. Ring. II. D. Rasmussen. E. L. Rice. W. R. Tim- r-ball. T. H. Shobe, W, JI. Wallace, R. E. w at Kins, tjnanes w eiaermaa, j. v. Welch. , Bhriners' Band Accompanied Party. The members of the Bhriners' band on the trip were: F, Lucas (director), H. R. Adrian, M. Armstrong, W. M. Bequeaith, A. Y. Beach, W. B. Buf fum, C. A. Ball, A. 8. Davidson, J. B. Etinger, B. D. Grant, A. B. Gottschalk. A P. Goss. T J. iGarrow, F. M. Hob son, J. c. Heckle, F. F. Jancke. C. P. Keyser, E. R. Luratwlrg, F. Logan. R. G. McMullen, J. E. Martin, A. O. fsTel spn. M. o. Norman. C G. Olsen, H. F. Philpott A. CPierce, - E, Simmons, William Skans. F. C. Waserman, Dr. J. M. Yates. Special Returns Today. The special was scheduled to arrive In Portland early today with the major portion of the passengers of the after noon on -it. A number, however, had signified their intention' of staying over at Albany and returning to Port land today. The trip was made as a return visit to the Albany lodge which paid a fra ternal visit to Portland a couple of months ago. Were Going to the Fight. Oregon City, Or., Feb. 20. Andrew Hogg and Toney Corey, 12 and 18 years old, respectively, of Portland, were detained today on request. The boys said they were on their way south to the fairs, with Juarez their ultimate destination. 0REG0N1AN PATENTS SPRING WAGON TONGUE Design of spring tongue for ve . hides . invented by Elmer 1. Hastings of Ashland, -Or., for which a patent has been granted. T" VSsss master, and R. F. Sportsmen Up in Arms at Pendleton Enforced Resignation of District Cram Warden Averill and Discovery of Other Plana Afoot Cans Objections. Pendleton, Or. Feb. 20. There la in dignation among Pendleton sportsmen today as a result of the enforced res lgnatlon of District Game Warden E. F. Averill, and discovery of an al leged plan afoot by Senator Burgess and Representative Hlnkle to secure appointment of Dr. II. S. Garfield, this city, to state fish and game com-j mission. ' ; Averill, who has the reputation of being one of the best wardens In the state, had Incurred personal en mity of Burgess and Hlnkle, and re signed when told that his resigns-1 tlon would result in withdrawal of Burgess' and Hlnkle's opposition to the present game system. He received notification last night that his resig-. nation had been accepted by Commit. : sloner Finley. I W. C. E. Pruitt, private secretaYy to1 Senator Burgess, slated for ap pointment as Averill's successor, is distasteful to - sportsmen, but discov ery of the plan to put Garfield on the commission has fanned the sportsmen's wrath to fever heat. Garfield at the present time is Jointly charged with Representative Hinlcle of a violation of the game laws, having been ar rested several weeks ago, and the two wilt stand trial as soon as Hinkle re turn from the legislature. Senator Burgess made a hurried trip to .Pendleton Sunday, and on his re-. turn, letters and telegrams from prom lrent Republicans began to pour in j upon ..Representative Ritner, said to ' be the only member of the Umatilla county delegation who would not in-' dorse Garfield. , Among the men most wrathful at . the Burgess-Hinkle plot are several j Republican leaders, , who declare it to i be carrying the spoils system too far, I IN ALBANY Mojeski's Son Is Witness for Father Tonne Man Favors Paternal Parent Because Mother En Told Family Secrets During SlTorce Suit. Felix Modjeskl, son of the bridge engineer, Ralph Modjeskl, and grand son of Madame Modjeskl, testified in a deposition for his father in the di vorce suit brought by Modjeskl, that his mother called American people in artistic, mercenary and uncultured. Young Modjeskl is 27 years old and has been s, moving picture actor for the past two " years, playing for nu merous film companies. He lives in Glendale, a Los Angeles suburb. In the deposition he says he be lieves bis father in the right and that he has so believed for the past year. Letters attached to the deposition sent by himself to his mother prior to that time are to the contrary. In Justification of his change he said that things said by his mother in connection with the suit changed his feeling toward her, as he considered these family secrets. He said that his father . was visiting him when the deposition was taken a week ago. His father, he said, had sent him money in various sums, the largest being 19000, and had bought him his home in Glendale. but the money, fie said, came from the estate of his grand parents. He said he has seldom seen his mother in recent years. Chapter Will Meet. Chapter A, P. E. O., wUl meet Mon day afternoon, at 2 o'clock, with Mra O. W. Meilke, 654 Halsey street, Irving ton. FactsAboutTeeth Azn Dentistry! "X.lf e Xs XTot An Uphill Proposition for the Fellow on the Level I" DENTISTRY:. I mean modern twentieth century Painless Dent istry of today, has robbed the pro fession of its terrors. Which only a few years back was the princi pal reason why people did not have their teeth attended to. E. G. AUSPLUND X am Absolutely "IT" In Painless, Scientific Xow Priced DENTISTRY Dentists come and go, but the Electro-Painless will always be with you. My patients tell me every day, "Why, Doctor, yon did not nnrt me at all, and yonr charges are so moderate, that after this yon shall always do my dental work." Bemember Big Business Does XTot speu Big jrroii riesh Colored Plates $10.00 Ordinary Rubber Plate $5.00 Porcelain Crowns 83 .50 L.I M V411lia SI rVO 82k Gold Crowns $S and 83.50 32a ooid sriage. . .a ana s.ou Painless Extraction ......... ,50c OPEH EVERY ETEXXSQ IB-Tear Written Guarantee Pree Examinations Xady Attendants We have the knowledge, ability and experience. Electro - Painless Dentists In the Two-Story Building. Cor. of Sixth and Washington Sts. Portland, Or. ..;. ---'-::":.:;:::v:":: .,?. ,t 4v -4 j ADVERTISING MODERN i SALES AGENCY, AND SERVICE IS ITS OBJECT Advertising Performs Intro duction , Between Goods and Public, Says Expert, LEADERS EXPRESS VIEWS Policies Wfcioa Make for Success tn Business Considered by the Ad. Club. Psychology, philosophy, art. broth rly love and other essentials of a classical, education except the dead languages are mixed In modern ad vertising, and advertising thus com posed is the chief factor in success ful business, according to findings made at the Ad club session in the Multnomah hotel last Wednesday. The meeting was an optlmlstlo busi ness review In which department store experts frankly admitted that trade conditions are governed more by ef ficiency, courteous service, quality gooSs and advertising that "gets over" than by either depression or boom. "Goods well bought are half sold" affirmed N. A. Boody, advertising manager of Roberts Brothers; " and the other half is advertising, arM un der these heads come all elements of store service and success." "In country store days," continued the advertising manager, "sales were governed by. known demand. Now the buyer placed orders months ahead for commodities which he thinks and hopes the public will want. Then the advertising department steps In. an nouncing the goods and Seeking to create demand." Becomes Bales Arency. Thup advertising; becomes the mod ern sales agency. R. C. Dolbin, superintendent of Lip man, Wolfe & Co.. took up another phase of the subject "Service as re lated to advertising." And he placed service as a trade builder beyond all else. "Th greatest successes, the most mammoth enterprises of today," said he,- "are built upon a foundation of service. Service and success are In separable. The salesman of today la not only a- seller of merchandise, but a seller of service. In this day of keen competition service Is- as import ant as merchandise service consists In obtaining the best merchandise con sistent with price and improving this merchandise' whenever possible, in making shopping a pleasure for the customer. "Kindness In business is service in its broadest sense." "Advertising performs the Introduc tion between our goods and the pub lic," said W. E. Mcllhenny, manager of WeMp rouer2;, Pulletm PORTLAND SEED COMPANY For ever two generations this firm has supplied the needs of tho grower and the lover of "outdoors." As the pjanting season approaches we will furnish weekly Information covering what to plant and when to plant. Make It a point to visit our bit; retail store. Courteous sales people will supply you wltn any stuk or information you may require. 0 Plant Diamond Lawn Grass Ideal, Deau, Telvetr Tort, f Lasting; finality. That Will H seals tireea Tkroafkant the tear. Diamond Fancy Lawn Grass is a blend of the choicest recleaned grass i .i .i , pressing your lawn with Diamond Lawn Fertilizer will promote vigorous growth and give the desired dark, rich. green appearance. No weeds, no odor, no unslghtliness. PH. IS lbs, SOei 29 lbs. T8 60 Ihs. 1.20 1 X09 lb a3s. 1H lined Quality ROSES Onr atock la com plete. Fine, 2-year-old pluu, true to nam and properly i budded. 'fStatid trl varlotteo aiut latest novelties. ?S doen and up. o tree roaea, cUmblnf rosea, eto at lowest prices. Diamond QaaHty Sweet Peas Are selected by us with critical care. Our stock is nnaur- 1k ItlTes" . passed for and variety. FIUBUB Diamond i e r CeilMtkm 1 1 D S As S Speaeors, The very choicest of I introductions, It. HOW tor the blooms. HTTLJ?-. tf most Important J! m - v 'bsw --sS " ITS At BtOB CUEAH-CP. It Is still time to get eoellent reisults from fcprtn- planting of fruits, but we wish now to elose out sal stock we have loft. Note reduced prices lowest In the city: TULIPS, re. Oo doac, for. doa. .16e, 140 TSe MIXED HYANC1NTH3, reg. OOe doa, for, doa ......See NARC1HHI and Daffodils, rag. (Oo doa, for, doa C5e i I All ether bolbe also Fr fateiToo-ila and Rnnlra Everything for the grower, the rar rree UliaiOgUeS ana DUOKb dener. tho poultryman, both profes- general guide should be In the hands of every trm grower. Call, phone or write for a copy. W)K I ! M Portland Seed Go. Front anal Yacahill Ita. Pbaaas Mala wOdO. A 0015 The N0RT0NIA wu - ,as .tho rewdential eueit the advantage of 300 roorrur with batha and shower baths the tearoom with dancing floor the spacious lobbies and parlors e "different" American plan dinine-room with excellent table d'hote service. Ladies visiting the city alone will be delighted with the surroundings. Luncheon, dinner or tea parties arranged for under the personal supervision of the management. Washington and 11th St., .Portland, Oregon, j th shoe department of XJpman, Wolf & Co. r "We back up the window dis play with a department exhibit ' Ws post the sales force about special ad vertlslng. Beyond all else' we aim to have the goods back , Up the claims made in the advertising." Traffio Manager Speaks. . A. N. StantOn, the traffic manager , of Meier & Frank company, made an address that caught the Interest of all -present Few had thought of the con- nection between advertising and de liveries "But," said hev "we must ; have vehicles distinctive and attrac- tlve in appearance. TheBe must carry in a way easily recognized, the name : of the company. The delivery men must be neat, patient and diplomatic. They are the outside representatives of the firm. Mechanical equipment must he brought to high efficiency. Our delivery vehicles travel a total of -1000 miles every day. Mechanical de fects would be serious. We must be prompt In deliveries, that those who had traded once may have created ia . them the desire to continue their pat ronage." "A department store must have as much individuality as a. commanding ' personality," J. A. Dinsmoor, sales manager of Oliis, Wortman King. Individuality Is Factor. "You recognize an acquaintance by his appeirance and his mannerisms," said Mr. Dinsmoor. "l'ou must recog niza the department store by the indi viduality cf its advertising and Its service. There are newspapers recog- nlzed immediately by their headings. There are advertisements which make ' one think of the firm even before the advertisement is read. Individuality is a valuable factor To ape or inil- , tate a competitor, on the other hand, is folloy. Imitation takes from the Imitator all of the individuality be-, fore posset ted" These discussions had covered vari ous means of handling department store business. To Russell D. Car penter, merchandise manager of Meier & Frank, was assigned the task: of. handling the subject, "Coordinating all departments with advertising." "Coordination," he said, "means com mon harmonious activity. Oeo. D. Xiee, Chairman. ' . "Advertising is the art of making known to others the honest virtues of one's wares and business conduct, if the definition of these terms Is applied in the dally business of the department store, it builds up a reputation for hon est goods and service, which constl- . tutes valuable asset in building up the business Itself. The department store management must have interest in the community. It must be concerned for 1 the welfare of Its various departments. . The departments must be harmonious ly related. The employes . must be loyal to the firm and courteous to cue- & tomers. The superintendent must make the people who come to see him, feel better as they go. He must be genu lnely sorry, and tell tnem o, if he is unable to provide Jobs for men antfV women who apply. Kindly human re- . lations must be maintained among and between all concerned in the business of a department store." - "No institution, regardless of Its size and power, can hope to bo larger than the character expressed by the lfi- dividual employes of that Institution," concluded George D. Lee, of the Lee Ad Agency, who had arranged the uniquely valuable program, and who served ua chairman of the day. growing varieties. Weighs z pounds to the measured bushel, which is a guarantee of clean, plump seed. One pound will plant 400. sq feet. Price, gSe per lb. 10 lbs. 131.25 Roll Your Lawn Dunham Roll e r s cost n o more than others i and run 4 4 eas ier. quality plant finest nd rosea Don't neglect this duty. HI i ii r i iiiiirhsj iiin Our stock of sprayers and pray materials Is com plete and we ere in posi tion to advise you when te sprajr and what spray ma terial te use. Our services are at your disposal. GARDEN RKKDft. Peas, carrots and early arena and lettuce may be planted now. noi doos snouia oe in use. ttar- 111 A Inn!. .V.nHl4 K m. t. ........... IH and broken or lost tools re placed. Our .General Catalogue should be In your hands, (Jet a CRBB copy at once, . reduced. v T 0
