The Oregon daily journal. (Portland, Or.) 1902-1972, March 21, 1919, Image 4

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Newspaper Page TextTHE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PO RTLAND, FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1919. SYRIANS ASK Y ON TO AID NATIVE LAND "INVOLVING PROBLEM Tetegram J Asks President $6 Act as; irusteeitor pynansirr. v Reconstruction ,Era: r.'Wtth the approval of Star lodge .No.' 4 of Portland, the supreme lodge, .Kniffbt of Modern Syria, backing the new Syr Ian National league, has sent to Pres ident Wilson a telegram suggesting that the happy outcome of Syrian problems can best be obtained If the United States will uadertake ' the reconstruction of Syria and act as trustee for its peo ples.. The message to the president is as follows: "Members of the Knights of Modern Syria, a fraternal order of Syrian des cent, are unanimous in Joining the new Syrian National league in the belief 'that the Interests of Syria can best be tnu vaiiucu vj una. uur vwu i-uuuu , . v the United States will undertake the , work of reconstruction as trustee of 3yria. It is our earnest' petition and icherlsfled hope that you wlU Jend your efforts to the accomplishmnet of this purpose. Syrians .respect, trust and jove the . United States and pray that this, their supplication, may not fall .upon deaf ears. Patriotism Is Cited ' "The supreme lodge of the Knights of -Modern Syria speaks for all members of the several' lodges, of Its fraternal '-order, located largely' in the West and r Northwest. The members of this order .'have, we are proud to say, always been loyal and patriotic supporting the gov ernment's wir program in every respect. The supreme lodge sent the grand pre fect. Dr. T. H. David of Willistdn to different states to address Americans j of Syrian descent, urging them to sac xrlfice time, money and life in the serv- the United States, which country is very dear to them. "The Syrians andf Syrian Americans "responded unanimously, for they felt it heir duty, as well as their privilege, to make sacrifices in answer to the gov-1 ernment's request, knowing America had entered the war for the sake of human ity, justice and civilization. "Now, therefore, the supreme lodge of the Knights of Modern Syria, in be- SOUTHERN OREGON LOSES ' . PROMINENT CITIZEN s. ' -mm - v2 'it. m Robert- A, .Cook half of all its members. Joins the New Syria National league In lifting up our Voices 'to" you and, through you, to our benevolent and. beloved nation, pray ing that you heed the supplication of the1 Syrians and the request of the al lies ; that is, our country, whose motives are nowhere questioned, undertake to act as trustees for Syria in the coming days of reconstruction. .' "Syria, at the present time, is like a poor orphan child whose, father and mother have, gone beyond and who is looking around with a, broken heart and with tear in her eyes, with the ex pectation and the hope that a good, just and merciful father will adopt her to guard her life and her rights. May Uncle Sam act the good Samaritan and guardian to Syria and to Syrians who look to him as such. Please, Mr. Pres ident, accept our heartfelt, congratula tions and appreciation of the success and progress of your notable and praise worthy plans and efforts for the peace of the world "In the .interest of humanity and de mocracy, we are yours faithfully, "SUPREME OF KNIGHTS OP MODERN STRIA." DEATH TAKES PIONEER 1 VHO CROSSED PLAINS r BY OX TEAM IN 1853 .'....- , . ? i Robert A. Cook. Passes in Gold Hilff Spent 50 Years ;En- ; gaged in Pfacer Mining. Gold Hill. March 21-With the pass ing Sunday of Robert. A. Cook at Gold Hill the people, of -Jackson county lost another beloved pioneer. Mr. Cook was a native of Blunt county, Tennessee, andJ Was born VMay 31. H33. When a lad he moved with his parents to Missouri and in 1852 left for the Oregon country with a large company with ox teams, arriving at Oregon City June 87, 1853. He first resided in Yamhill county, Mter In Lane and in 1859 settled ' in Josephine county on the Applegate river. Six years later he located on at home stead on Foots creek, a few miles west of Gold Hill, where he had resided until death. He spent more , than SO years in placer mining on the streams 67 .Southern Oregon ; was postmaster of Draper on his . old home place for " 30 successive years, until the postoff ice was discontinued. He served as county commissioner of Jackson county when the present courthouse in Jacksonville was built In 1883. He was married to'Elmira A. Woold ridge during the Journey over the plains. She died in 1908. He is survived by four sons, T. J. Cook, R. L. Cook, J. A. Cook and W. A. Cook, and one daugh ter, Mrs. Mary. E. Wooldrldge. all resi dents of the Gold Hill district. Among his descendents are 17 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren. t Gypsy Soothsayer Frightens Women Disaster was predicted for the family of Bert H. Woods, 60 North Fifty-fifth street east, by a fortune teller who called at Woods' home .Wednesday and threw his wife into hysterics by her dire pre dictions. Woods complained to the po lice Thursday that the woman, appar ently a gypsy, bad called at his home, and wanted to telL his - wife's fortune. When refused she began foretelling the mishaps that were about to befall the family, among them being the death of their 6-year-old son The-worn an, ac cording to JtVoods, has been going from house to house preying-, upon supersti tions and nervous women. Th police have been ordered to watch for and ar rest the woman. Sailors Jailed for! Possessing Whiskey George Becht, an engineer, and Gust Anderson, , . a seaman, were - arrested aboard the Associated r Oil company's tanker W. F. Herron at Unnton Thurs day by a detail of police under Lieuten ant ' Thacher. A sack filled With . bot- ktled whiskey was found aboard the ves sel by the captain, who called the police and turned the liquor over- to them. The two members of the crew were held for Investigation. Abraham Ljensvold, a tailor, who was aboard the steamer and who was said to be a customer looking for whiskey, was also arrested. Salmon Ships Ready For Annual Trip to Canneries in Alaska The Alaska-Portland Packers asso ciation, which operates a large salmon cannery on the Nushagak river, Alaska, is getting in readiness its two salmon ships, the Iivl Burgess and the Berito. These two wooden vessels, which are sent North each season and return with the season's pack, nave been In use for many years, and their - seaworthiness demonstrate that the wood ship. If properly- built, can withstand the rigors of wave and wind - in . excellent manner. Very little repairs and overhauling have been necessary for the vessels. Both vessels are sailers, and on their voyages they have encountered many diverse weather conditions. The vessels go North with everything in the way of supplies and equipment c"MercUnJi cf J Merit Only" Two Models Women's Good Shoes Special $3.45 i JI i Black fc-unmetal walking- shoe with black cloth top and pliable calf vamp, good heavy sole and imitation tip on a narrow toe. iJ4-inch mili tary, heel. AU sis widths AA to D. Women's black gunmetal-English Bal. with heavy sole and low broad heels. Wide, roomy; toe witbTimitation straight tip. Black cloth top shoes' in all size widths A A to O. Good serviceable shoes. '' -; . ' ; ' Economy Basement, Up man, Wolfe & Co. You'll always find special savings in good, reli able shoes in the Cash Only Economy Basement. needed In the distant tiahinc station. Fishermen arc now being .signed up for the trip this year, and besides the crews taken from this port, who will return with the ships, Alaskan . natives, who Uv in the fishing district. are given employment. ? Mayor Would Take R IL Detroit, March 21. (U. P.) Should Detroit become. dissatisfied with owner ship of thepDetrolt United Railways lines if the deal goes through, James Couxens. millionaire mayor, announced today he would be pleased to head a syndicate to take over tbc system for f 40.000.000. An effective alarm to warn of the fall of rain or snow can be made by stretch ing t atlk : between wires in an electric bell circuit as silk conducts electricity when wet. : : ocxo 0 JMMrKRclisa of Merit Onlif Music Floor The Seventh Halve Music . In Your Own Home . . , . . ....... ... . Whenever You Like Springtime dances are now the order of things with the boys coming home and wanting entertainment. The newest songs the test music of all kinds will always be yours to demand if you own a Victrola -We have them here for you in all styles and all sizes from the small portable machine to the large handsome cabinet size.. Come in and see them. Prices range from $22.50 to $282.50 and all are sold on con venient terms. , You U Always Find the Newest Records Here People tell us that our assortments are the best in the city as a rule. Come in and let us play your favorites for you at any time. Among the Most Popular New Records h.l,.jH',J-'t Old Folks at Home. Old Black Joe, Rockin' the Boat Fox Trot Girl Behind the Gun Medley I'm Waiting for You, 'Liza Jane Mammy Mine Till We Meet Again . Waltz Beautiful Ohio Waltz Head Over . Heels Fox Trot I'm Always Chasing Rain bows Serenade The Butterfly God Bless You My Dear Kiss Me Again My Irish Song of Songs There's Somebody Wait- ing for Me Faust Salut, demeure The Lark . Pieta, Signore Music Floor, The Seventh, Lip man, Wolfe & Co. a - 1 c A STORE for the family which must make i ts dollars ro further. A store with ' all the good, points of our "upstairs store" with just as high stand ardsyet with lower prices (always). Everything For Cash! 'Where You Spend the Least and Get the Most For It." Everything For Less! TpHlS Basement Is becoming the rejtnlar source of supply for more and more Portlanders who demand style, value and quality and are " willing, to forego charge and delivery privileges to effect i saving. . Hundreds of SDrinff Garments at UrimatcliEible Low Prices We Do N61Z Believe iThat For Style, Quality, CJ I 31 Tailoring and Price These Garments Can Be Excelled in .Portland! J Kavy serre. Xlaed with faaej silk to waiaUlae. Doable collar. Braid trimmed. Cale. 15. S KaryFrenca serre wltk toaeaea of red silk at the -neck aad at the ead ef heary cord. 813.65. t poplin nayy or black. Am especially good model for the mature woman. Good valae. 813.65. 4 Velours la heana er Copen. Oeaeroaslr eat to glye the smart sllhoa ette. 823.50. i5mTj serire. vestee of tan er French blae serge. Split panels Ilk d t match. 821. SO. Wool poplin. IT a r y, black er Banff. Tettee ef tri colette make this anil Tery smart. 823.50. 7 Waist-. Georgette crepe, food eaallty other styles. Skirt silk poplin. AU colore. 83.65. - 8 French serge la iary and Borgaady. Braid bonnd, batten trimmed black silk girdle. 815. t !0 51 AU-Wool Navy Serge Suits $15 . One would scarcely hope to find suits of a standard fabric in styles that meet the season s requirements at the low price of 3 1 $15 yet here they are pictured above. -"-Economy Bement, Navy Serge SuiU $26.50 Uneven braid-bound panels, 'deep revers and buttons make these suits uncommonly smart. And the value Is almost -unheard of. Economy Basement, -Lipman, Wolfe & Co. Outsize Suits at $31.50 Navy French serge. Cut' on the best lines for stout womeiu Semi fitted belt styles. Also outsizes in coats and dresses. J. .' Economy Basement, ; - Lipman. Wolfe & Co. and astonishingly good looking. Lipman, Wolfe & Co.. French Serge Frocks $9.95 High waist line models. Button back. Black silk braid. Pleated frill of beige Georgette, nav , Economy Basement,' Lipman, Wolfe & Co. , Silk Poplin Frocks $6.75 Straight, simple, lines. Silk em broidered. Dainty white collars. Navy,: taupe, Copen, black. A won der value. .- ; -Economy Basement, Lipman, Wolfe & Co Beautiful New Silk Dresses $ 1 0.95 , Doubtless you remember the marvel sale of vdresses recently held in the Economy Basement here, are ..more jof the same, lovely models in soft taffeta and crepe de chine, in smart styles and at the same price. Many colors. Economy Basement, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. . Kayy Freneb terra. Testee ef henna silk -black and sllrer embroi dered. 831.50. .-- r . leKsvy aerge. Taste front wltk belt. Braid aad batten trimmed. Ki aeUeat .model. . 811.85. New Navy Serge Capes $1 1.95 As you can see by the illustration above these smart capes look like a lot more than $11,95 with their new vestee fronts and trimming of black silk braid and buttons. Unusual for such j . wanted garments, . ' -Economy Basement, Lipman, Scores of Dresses $11.25 French serge. Square and round, necks. Braid trimmed.- Tunic and peplum styles. Touches of red em broidery. Remarkable. -. Economy Basement, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. New Sport Coats $17.85 Poiret Twill the v season's best fabric. For sportswear or street. Satin lined. All colors Economy Basement, Lipman. Wolfe & Co. - This advertisement only hints at the assortments of new garments here and of the low prices on them. We feel safe in saying that the best values in all Portland are here in this Basement. . Investigate! I y 4 f Wool Poplin SuiU $23.50 Illustrated above; we recom mend these suits as being - espe cially noteworthy. Navy, black and snuff color. Tricolette vestees. , Economy Basement, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. Fine Serge Suits $21.50 Navy , or black. Fancy . colored lining. Showing the new ripple back encircled with braid bands. Economy Basement, Lipman, Wolfe & Co.- . Fine Serge SuiU $21.50 Pictured above well made . and decidedly smart, with vestees in contrasting colors. ; Split panels. Economy Baseme'nt, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. Good Serge CoaU $11.25 Navy. High waist line that tp many prefer. 'Well made and of a very good style. Economy Basement, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. Wolfe & Co. Velours Dolmans $23.50 Shown above. But a limited num ber so come early for these. Ex cellently made. Economy Basement, Lipman, Wolfe ic Co. Wool Poplin CoaU $13.65 Shown in the sketch. As you see, these are made on simple lines that will appeal to mature women. Navy and black. . Economy Basement, . Lipman, Wolfe & Co. NewBlouses $3.1 5,$3.45,$5.95 one: style as pictured above , - Our blouse section deserves special attention and we " take, this occasion to urge upon- you the Import- ' ance of investigating values here .before "buying. , : 7wi?Y?jS JSfrnfrKJmodf,s.ln: Such ' s fluffy? frills ebro- Georgette Tike the one ahpwni in the dered in colore and some models . sketch and other etylea equally at- -that are a bit iore tailored. Very tractive- . lovely. . - . . ' An4 the assortment at S3.15indS3.45 will be ' a revelation to women who exp,ect to pay more . for dainty blouses. Come" in and be convinced." ; 'AT Crepe. 'de chine AT S3. 45 Georgette, and in rouncTBusfer Brown and pointed crepe de civine. The former are necka.. Prettily embroidered. White, beaded effectively and the latter nesh. eunset and maize. , are. quite simple and tailored.. . ' .-Economy Basement, Lipman, Wdlfe & Co. Hundreds of Mew Ready For Saturday Shoppers $4.95 rEhthusiasm runs high in the millinery section -r- and little wonder, for we have absolutely the most wonderful hats at mod erate prices to be found "any-' where, in .the city. Make your -selections now. , -This particular line at $4.95 includes sizes and shapes for all 'types. : Workmanship is of the 'highest. .. standard. Simple ,tai . ldred trims make these pleasing - to a degree; All are Georgette faced.: . . 1 . -Economy Basement.. Lipman. Wolfe & Co. New Skirts $3.65 Up to $8.45 - ONE STYLE PICTURED ABOVE Silk skirts are most essential adjuncts to the Spring wardrobe but few women, would expect: to buy them i for so little as we are selling these good looking ones for. THE MODEL shown above is THE LINES are of clinging silk roolin. and we straight and narrow have it in all colors. and suk fringed pockets. ' Of good qualities of silk and designed on fashionable lines, our skirts permit of enthusiastic discussion. AT $4.45 Striped messaline AT S6.45 TO $8.45 Black In two styles. Narrow, becoming . chiffon taffeta in several styles, lines. Pockets. Marvelous value;. "Economy Basement, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. long and Wide belts Other Savings In All Merchandise Lines Ready For Satur Our Upstairs Ad On Page 3 a It