: THE OREGON DAIIiY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBEK 4. lBi o SQM OF STATE 1916 FLAX TO BE MADE UP BEFORE ANY IS SOLD State Secretary Olcott Wins Point in Control , Board When an Offer Is Made, OLD FLAX TO BE CLEANED Bodoomod Product W1U retell STa Casta Pouad WUli Worth Oaly Thx Coat Vow. ' Raiam. nr. Oct. 4. Secretary of State Olcott won hi point that a car load of the crop of 111 flax should be tnamifantitrfA hafnra inv of it ia aold. at the taf board of control meeting Tuesday arternoon. im qurnoii for 10 ton of unheckled flax should be accepted was under discussion. The offer was made by the Callfor- nia Cotton Mills company of Oakland. ' Governor Wlthycombe and State Treas- 11 Knv van fnvnrahlv Inclined to- ward the offer, which would bring; in 15.000 for one-third of the flax crop of this year, it was estimated. Olcott find Superintendent Crawford, of flax operations, were opposed. It was ueclded to have tow ma chines built and clean up a lot of the flax crop of last year which is worth about three cents per pound In its pres ' ejt condition. Cleaned, it will bring seven cents per pound. Superintendent Crawford said that the work of retting would be under way tomorrow. He was urged to hasten the work by Governor Wlthycombe, who contended that it was wrong; that two months had gone by and none of the flax had been placed in the field. It was explained that convict labor was not then available for retting woris. "Don't count chickens before they ' are hatched," said the governor, when the board was figuring; how much the product should bring. "We counted them last year and they did not turn out very well." Lake Leases Cleared. Salem, Or., Oct. 4. The state land i board' voted Tuesday afternoon to in corporate changes in Jason Moore's lease of Summer and Abert lakes so as to make It clear that the first roy alty payment of $25,000 should be made January 10, 1918. Attorney Gen eral Brown had Interpreted the lease as requiring 160,000. 'vernor Wlthycombe, Secretary of State Olcott and State Treasurer Kay, members of the land board, told Moore that unless 115,000 was posted Decem 'ber 15 to make up a balance of a 125.- 000 bond, the board would go no fur ther with the proposition and would xorieii o,vo airaaay put up. aioors assured the board that vntl 1 A aalr fnvttim tr . v 4 f Via balance of the bond was rot posted. Incorporations Filed. Salem, Or Oct. 4. Articles of In corporation filed with Corporation Commissioner Schulderman Tuesday were as follows: Northwest Pulley Block company, 135,000, Portland, L. W. Cronan, John E. Cronan and Edwin W. Morgan; Thomas Harvey fc Co., Portland, 000, Thomas Harvey, J. C. Moors and F. D. Wlllett. Grant County Fair A Splendid Success Agricultural Exhibits Tine la Both Irani bar aad Quality; Gate maealpts Baa Prom 9250 to 9438 a Day. John Day, Or., Oct. 4. Saturday night witnessed the closing of the most successful fair aver held In Grant county, both from rhe standpoint of finances and exhibits. Considering the handicap of the backward season, the agricultural exhibits were surprisingly fine both In number and quality. The stock exhibits were by far the best ever shown In Grant county, and the health tests applied by a member of the state veterinarian's office in dicated that the stock of this section Is remarkably free from disease. Not a Single entry was barred for infect ious disease. The gate receipts ran from $250 to 1426 a day. J. V. BENNETT ESTATE, VALUED $175,000 TO 200,000 IN PROBATE 0 Store Closed All Day Saturday in Observance of a Jewish Holiday Will of Marshfield Capitalist and Lawyer in Probate; Children to Share Property. DivMoore Is Very Popular at Albany Vow v Superintendent of Eugene Dis trict 'Will Assume His Duties at Ones -breached a Tsar la Albany. Albany, Or., Oct. 4. Dr. James Moore, pastor of the local Methodist church, who was Monday appointed superintendent of the Eugene district at the Oregon conference at Lebanon, came to Albany just a year ago, suc ceeding Dr. D. H. Leech. During his year in the local pulpit Dr. Moore has fastened himself in the affections of his congregation and has won a place as a man in the organizations of the city at large. He assumes his duties of superintendent at once and will move to Eugene within the next two weeks. Dr. Moore's successor will be Rev. Charles E- Gibson of Spokane, who comes with splendid recommendations to the Albany congregation. He is expected to arrive within the next few days. Pin Breaks, Jewelry Is Lost. Seattle. Oct. 4. (P. N. S.) Mrs. M. W. Aldrich. wealthy society woman here, was cautioned by her son not to leave Jewelry valued at more than 11000 "lying around the house." She pinned the chamois bag of gms to her underskirt and went shopping. When she got home, the Jewelry was gone. "The pin broke." she told the police. em t The Familiar Yellow Tag of the B. & O. T. Company is known to thousands of travelers! Railroad men rec ognize it instantly guarantees promptness and safety for your baggage. Our men put this Yellow Tagf on your trunk at home. No other check is necessary to take your bzggzgt through to destination. Yes, we can even deliver it to your hotel or resi dence address in another city. It costs no more than ordinary baggage delivery. Next time you go anywhere Check Your From Home! Furniture Moving and Storage Service The B. & O. T. Company extends the same efficiency to this department at In . the delirery of baggage. We have ipedal-butlt tracks for moving which mean s tavtnf of rime and labor. Storage for furniture, household goods merchandise in our fireproof Warehouses. Ask for our rate. Baggage&Omnibus Transfer Co. TELEPHONES: Broadway 1000, A-3322 Branch Of tic Travel Bureau, Llpman, Wolfe A Co. j Accommodation. Bureau, Meier ft Frank Co. Marshfield. Or.. Oct. 4. From $175, 000 to S200.000 is' the estimated value of th J. W. Bennett estate as set forth in the wlU which was filed for probate at Coquille Tuesday by the ex ecutors, Arthur McKeeown and Tom T. Bennett. Tha property Is divided equally between Mr. Bennett's two children, Mrs. Arthur McKeeown and Tom T. Bennett, both of Marshfield. Mrs. J. W. Bennett, the widow, was provided for before the death and has In addition a steady monthly in come from the property due at tha end of every month. The attorneys for the estate are Teal, Minor & Wlnfree of Portland, and Bennett and Swanton of Marsh field. The property consists of stock in the Flanagan & Bennett bank, city and waterfront real estate, mortgages and other securities. - II. of W. Given New Chair in Air Science W. E. Boeing Offers Puads to Enlp Laboratory for Stady of Aerodynam ics aa Publle Safety Measure. University of Washington, Oct. 4. "The University of Washington Is to have the best equipped aerodynamics laboratory in the United States," is the statement issued by President Suz zallo. It was made possible by W. E. Boeing, Seattle capitalist and aero nautic enthusiast. It is the second endowment to be re ceived by the university In the last week. The other chair was that In Russian languages, established by Samuel Hill. There are only two other such labor atories in the United States. One Is located at the Massachusetts institute of technology and the other at the government navy yard at Washing ton, D. C. The new laboratory will be used for research work along the line of de fense in time of danger. It will be fitted up with delicate Instruments to determine air pressures and currents. Ashland Farmers Act on Loan Act Pint Farmers Psderal Xioaa Society Zs Organised in Southern Oregon by I Fronertv Holders of the District. Ashland, Or., Oct. 4. The first farmers' federal loan association to be formed in Southern Oregon was or ganized last Saturday by a large num ber of farmers of this district gathered at a public -meeting held at the city hall here. Other meetings at which the loan bill was explained had been held previous to the Saturday meeting and the details of the proposition are well understood. 1 More than $20,000 has already been applied for through the local associa tion and the officials of the organ lza- tlon expect to have that amount dou bled by next Saturday, when another meeting will be held and the organiza tion perfected. j J. F. Rocho of Ashland acted as chairman and has been appointed to ' represent the Ashland Federal Farm Loan association, as the local branch will be called, in conferences with other associations as they are formed. A committee of three will act as trus i tees. 0 Woman Mailcarrier Reports Early Snow Snbstltnte Rural Delivery Woman Bays Saow Everywhere on Boot But Hot Seep or Lasting. Eugene, Or.. Oct. 4. When Miss , Irene waxweii, suosiuuie carrier on I rural mail route No. 3 of the Eugene : postofDce, returned from her route ; Tuesday, her bugge and laprobe ! were covered with snow. She said she had been traveling in snow nearly all . the way around, but that it did not re main on the ground. I Her route lies through a range of hills, through the Spencer creek valley and back by way of Bailey hill. At no place is the route over 200 feet higher than Eugene. A very heavy hail storm occurred In the western end of Eugene early this afternoon and the ground was white with the hail stones for an hour, but Un the eastern part of the city, two or three miles distant there was tiot even a shower of rain. Woman Educator Is Strong for Wilson President woolley of Stt. Xolyoke Collage Bays Man In White Souse Xas Xeadered Great Service. Boston, Mass., Oct. 4. Meriitt E. Woolley, president of Mt. Holyoke college, one of the leading women's educational institutions of the coun try. In a letter accepting- active mem bership in the Women's Woodrow Wil son League of Massachusetts, says: "With the highest respect for the candidate of the Republican party, I feel that In this crisis it is unwise to change the administration. I agree with President Eliot that an extraor- 1 dlnary amount of good work has been done during the present administra tion and that tha man chiefly respon- siois ror tms consummate service to the American people should be again their chief servant." Zapata Making New Coin of Real Value Mexican Bandit Zadr B ported Put ting seal Gold and Silver In Money Xe Zs Jttvlng Coined. Laredo, . Texas, Oct. 4. (I. N. S.) According to passengers from Mexico City, Zapata, tha bandit leader, M now making a new species of money. a peso which contains enough' gold and silver to give it a real value, of 69 cents, xne new money is caasiogi many Carranaa soldiers to desert and The New Pictorial Review Patterns for November Depict the latest modes as conceived by the! foremost designers. And we are offering any of these 10c and ISc pat' terns free with the Fashion Book. Basons Ploor. 0 torlettes from torelana Jules Cuerin Prints Reoroduced in color from his orjginals of famous French chateaux and American structures, now on exhibition in,the picture galleries. Sub jects suitable for the adorn ment of homes, schools and iBraries. iced at $1.75 and $3. Bizta rioor French Boudoir Sets Make their first bow in the Needlework Shop dresser scarf, pin cushion and round pillow, with quaint little bas kets and trailihcr rrench 'lowers to be embroidered. The edges are finished with scalloping, combined with dainty lace. A most suitable gift for the bride or for Xmas. -Price, stamped, 75c set. nxxn xioor New Chinese Rags In exquisite shadings of blues, mulberry, rose and tans, copied from the rare old imported Chinese rugs. One of these Herati Wiltoni will lend the true oriental at mosphere to living room, dining room or library. Room size 9x12 feet, finished at the ends with linen fringe. Priced at $75. ruth Ploor Oh. So Comfortable The new snugglers and dressing sacques ot soitest knitted wool, for misses and women. One is in two-toneJ lavender and white, orice $6. Another in Swiss knit stitch, in daintiest lavender, pink or blue, at $4. Still another in Saxony weave, with pastel shaded borders, and only $5. New Filet Linens So closely resemble the real lace that it requires sharp eves to detect the differen-ce. A dresser or buffet scarf, 20x 54 inches, has pure linen cen ter, with deep filet all around and center 30x30 also is bor dered with filet, at least 6 inches wide, in lovely butter fly and bird patterns. Priced $IJ5 and $2.50. Second Ploor Myral The incomparable French powder, has just arrived direct from our .fans office. All shades, too, and the price, in spite of the war, re mains at fi.vu box. Ploor Colored Silk Umbrellas Are very fashionable for au tumn. Navy, brown, purple, green, taupe, burgundy, red, are all here, with the clever new Penwick and English club stick handles. Excel lent quality, all silk taffeta, moderately priced from $450 to $7.50. First Ploor Perfume Ball Necklace Filled with a few drops of your favorite perfume, will retain its fragrance for s. long time it's individual and quite the newest thing in jewelry novelties. The ball is enameled and the chain of sterling silver, in gold finish. The price only $3.50. Plrst Ploor A New Importation Of the famous Hanro genu ine Swiss knit underwear fo: women, has just arrived. Un dervests from $1.50 up to union suits at $3.75. Early selection is advisable as this underwear is very bard to procure. Ptrst Ploo LAMP SHADE MAK ING CLASSES. This inter esting little , department under the direct supervision of Mrs. Wilkinson is up to theVvery last tick of the clock in what's what for lamp and candle shade mak inf. New forms are arriving daily. You may beautify your home at a slight cost. Instructions FREE in the making of all kinds and styles of shades, when materials are purchased in the store. Sixth Ploor 1 MMaaHBiaMHiMMMBMHMMMHiMHMMiiMMMaiMMMMMaM j- . " 1111 " "' "" (" '" I" . Li..' i , iii in - f A A A A 1 A A Jx Mr. Starling of North Tonawanda, N. Y., will st-etk In the Auditorium Thursday at 4 P. M. on Flax, Its Culture and Uses To sewing teachers, and sewing purlls of High and Grammar schools. Eighth Floor. Public Invited Through Special Arrangements With a Leading Hatter We Are Enabled to Offer Thursday The Very Newest The Most Fashipnable Untrimmed Black Velvet Hats Of a Very Superior Quality In Fifteen Different Shapes (Eight of which are illustrated) At a Sale Price That Is Very Special at $2.50 A wealth of fashionable shapes large sailors with soft crowns, stunning turbans, clever tutn-up effects, the smart tricorne and the bandeau hat. The hats require but little trim- m ing and are in styles appropriate for all ages and all occasions. Third Ploor MEN Supply Your Winter, Underwear Needs Now from our complete stock of the fine tailor-made Globe Underwear At $2.00 Suit Union suits of fine ribbed wool with long or short sleeves, ankle length. All sizes. At $3.00 Suit Ribbed wool union suits, doubly reinforced at the crotch. In gray only. All sizes. Shirts and Drawers $1.50 Each Of wool in the natural color, or blue grey mixed. Long sleeve shirts, double gusset drawers, all seams taped. All sizes. At $1.00 Suit Medium weight union suits In white or ecru color. All sizes. At $2.00 Each Shirts or Drawers Of wool, gray ribbed, an un shrinkable quality. All sizes. At $2.50 Suit White wool union suits, splendid quality, all sizes. At $4.00 Suit Australian, all wool ritbed union suits in all sizes. First Floor. One of the Smartest Modes of the Moment Is Introduced in These Wool Veloiir Coats At $22:50 'n 'ac Navy and Brown Y Fashioned in a smart flaring stvlp. with Hfn nnrkete and w.j. ...... r r large cuffs. And deep chin chin collar of beaver. New Striped Tub Silk Blouses $2.50 Are shown in a large assortment of fancy colored stripes. Made in a semi-tailored style, trimmed with pearl buttons. Third Ploar 1 3riK,l:: And "Straight Lines" Is the Main Feature of These Two New Models In Women's Serge Dresses- In Navy, Brown, Black and Green At $18.50 One model is finely pleated in both back and front with the waist line gracefully defined by a loose belt that loops in front. The other model is trimmed with embroidery and finished with white, satin collar and cuffs. Third Ploor i fi The Annual Fall Home Furnishing Sale Continues with unabated interest offer ing the most needed and useful things for the home at the lowest prices. Scrim and Marquisette Curtains $1.50 Fancy Bordered Scrims, yard 27c 36-Inch New Cretonnes 33c Wool and Fiber 9x12 Rugs $9.45 9x12 Axminster Rugs $18.95 White Wool Blankets, 4y3-lb. . .$3.45 Cotton Fleeced Blankets for ... . 98c Sample Line of Portieres $5.95 Sample Line Brass Beds $19.95 Imported Scotch Madras, yard. . .38c Plfth Ploor For One Day Only The Undermuslin Section Offers Over 150 New Nainsook Gowns In Three New Models At a Very Special Price $ 75c These gowns are .full length, per fectly tailored and daintily trimmed. A very unusual sale. Ponrth Ploor Thursday Only We Shall Sell Pure Irish Linen TABLECLOTHS Full bleached in the new circular patterns, floral designs. Size 63 by 68 inches, almost 2 yards square. Very Special at $1.98 loooad Ploor Arrived Wednesday Going on Sale Thursday The Very Popular And Most Practical 'Marguerite Set' Made of fine quality percale in pink, lavender and blue. At $1.39 Two-piece style as illustrat ed consisting of jacket and skirt finished with scalloped sdges bound in black . and white bias pipings. Pomrth Ploor BLACK SILK SALE Continues With Greatest Enthusiasm Thursday We Offer Chiffon Taffeta $1.60 Heavy Peau de Soie $1.79 The chiffon taffeta is 40 inches wide, in black only, and in just the right weight for dresses and waists. Thi peau de soe that is extra heavy, 35 ins. -wide and specially adaptable to tfie fashionable new suits, dresses and waists. . oondpioof CORSET WEEK A Fashionable Exposition Introducing -Authoritative Models as Decreed by Fashion Featuring for Thursday Modart Corsets at $4.00 The Improved Front Lace This model will meet the demands of any woman wearing size 20 to 24. Made of ' fine coutil with the usual superior Modart' trimmings. Low bust and Ipng hip style." Ask for Miss Kittrick Expert Modart Fitter X Pourth Plooy ST! If Picture Frames Made from samples of the finest mouldings in all regular stock sizes from cabinet to 16 by 20 inches. ont?4?.;. 69c -Each frame complete with glass, mat and back. , Sixth Ploor We Announce a Sale of UNUSUAL INTEREST The Finest Grades f Chafing Dishes x I Coffee Percolators Of Famous Sternau Make ; (In Nickel and Copper) At a Fraction of Regular! Prices. -"' 60 SAMPLE MACHINES . Many Styles M any Prices For personal me, for. wedding gifts and for Xmas presents. Chafing Dishes, Your Choice at . , Sternau Coffee : frt 'qC Percolators, Choice JpO.yp Limit 2 to a Customer ' uthPioo $4.45 0 I I o a. T O 1 c P cast imaix ivi wiui upia, . i AT 0".' ft