THE 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
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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
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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
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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. : :
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JMMrKRclisa of Merit Onlif
Music Floor
The Seventh
Halve Music . In Your Own Home
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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
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$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.
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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
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