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INCREASED SALES ENABLE THE STORES THAT ADVERTISE TO SEIL MORE ChEArLY THAN THOSE WHO DON'T, VOL. xx. SALEM, OREGON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1010 No. 222. TS ARE HUES OF ! o. THREE HUND ANNUAL ONCLAV BIO 1 Brilliant Uniforms and Splendid That Assembled to Greet Them Youngest, but Highest Branch of the Oldest Fraternal Organization in the World. Many Sir Knights Accompanied by their .Wives Latter Taken in Autos Over the City. The beautiful Capital City of Ore gon Is In the hands of and at the command of many-score members of the order of Knights Templar who have gathered here from all parts of the state In attendance upon the twenty-fourth annual conclave of the Grand Commandery of Oregon, which convened In the Masonic temple this morning and which will bo In session all day, and conclude with a big banquttt tonight. Hundreds of members of the order have flocked into the city from all parts of the state, about 300 having arrived from Portland alone over the Oregon Electric and Southern Pa cific, and delegates are arriving upon all trains from the north and south. One of the biggwst and best public features of the program for the con clave was the drill of the Knights of Oregon Commandery No. 1, in full dress uniform, on High and Court streets, which took place shortly after 10 o'clock this morning and was witnessed by hundreds of people who Salem's Busiest Store is the Chicago Store and the1 reason we are so busy is be cause we are giving up-to-date bargains to the people, bargains that are attracting more customers all the time. Good values, stylish goods and low prices is what keeps the Chicago Store growing all the time. Come and see the Crowds. Girls' Coats, - - $1.90, $2.50, $3.50 Children's Coats, $.150, $1.95, $2.50 WONDERFUL VAIiUES The Greater CAPTURE TH IttfD ATT iANQUET TON Drill Delight the Great Throng wero loud in their expressions of en thusiasm and approval of the grand spectacle. ' t The election of pfflcers for the ensuing year will take place tonight and it is understood that Judge John B. Cleland, of the circuit court for Multnomah county, Is the favorite candidate for Grand Commander to succeed Grand Commander Thomas C. Taylor, of Pendleton. The pro gram for today and evening follows: Luncheon. For Sir Knights and their ladies at Masonic hall, 12 m. to 1:30 p. m. Served by the ladles of DeMolay Commandery, 'No. 5. Grand Commandery reconvenes at 1:30 p. m. Evening, Music and refreshments' at Masonic hall for Sir Knights and their ladles from 7:30 to 9:30. The following poem appears on the official program: (Continued on page eight. New FcllI Styles Ladies' Suits and Coats The Greatest Values WE ever offered Suits, $8.50, $10.50, $12.50 Coats, $3.90 $4.50, $7.50 $10.00 Chicago Store & E CITY Could Not Cross Alps. Brleg, Switzerland, Sept. 22. Aviators George Chavez and M. Weymann today mado their third attempt to cross the Alps from Drieg to Milan in an air- ship, but a blinding snowstorm drove them back. The two dar- ing bird-men were accompanied today by Tadeoli, an Italian aviator, who likewise was un- successful. The men suffered terribly from the cold. Chavez persisted , in his attempt so long that he was benumbed and absolutely helpless when he finally brought his machine to earth. He had to be helped from his mono- plane. V Wants Control of Party in New York Albany, N. Y., Sept. 22. Declar ing that Theodore Roosevelt was en dbavorlng to control the Republican party In New York, William Barnes Jr., denounced him this afternoon at the meeting of the first assembly district Republican convention. Roosevelt, he said, was "trying to control the Republican party and name its candidates by appealing to passion. "The party In this state," he con tinued, "is facing a more serious crisis than It Imagined. Traditions and history and the very meaning of the party are being assailed. Tho fidderal constitution, .and even the su promo court decisions are being criticized and the fiat of a single in dividual is hailed by some as more important than the opinion of those whose Interest in the party is large ly unselfish." Stylish Millinery At unusually low prices. If yon want to savo money in buying your Hats, Ostrich Plumes and Fancy Wings come here. We do the business and can give you the rock bottom 'prices. Trimmed Hats $1 .95, $2.50, $3.50 and up Imported Dress Goods and Silks Now on Sale The greatest showing of stylish, up-to-date goods we ever made, Thousands of yards hejw for you to mako your selection from, and at bargain prices. Silks, yard 25c, 35c, 49c, 69c and up. Dress Goods, yard 25c, 35c, 49c and up. Burned In Their Bed. ' Hollywood, 'Cal., Sept. 22.. . J, J. Morgan and his wife, An- na, wore burned to death In a fire that destroyed their home neat tho Loa, Angles-Hollywood line early today. Their bodies, burned almost . to clnderS; wero found sldo by side in their bed when the ruins- of their cottage had cooled suf- ficlently to permit searchers to enter. Tho fire occurred at daybreak. Its origin Is not known. It Is believed, however, t6 have b'een . caused by a kerosene lamp, which neighbors said Mrs, Mor- gan always kept burning near the bed. - THE WIVES WITNESS SAT IN THEIR BUGGIES AND SAW TIIEIK HUSBANDS STEP OFF 35 YAKDS, TURN, AND SHOOT EACH OTHER DEAD. tONITSD PBISS UASIO WIM. Pelham, Ga., Sept. 22- With their wives as seconds, encouraging them to fight, Charles Tate and John Marchant, young farmors who live near 'Pelham, fought a pistol duel to day. Tho two men inet on tho road that runs past their farms, stepped off twenty-five paces then turned and fired several shote In rapid suc cession. Both were killed. The wo women .were the only witnesses. Tho duel is said to be the result of a'.' feud which sprang up between the two families when Tate married the widow of Marchant's brother tvto months ago. Marchant opposed tho match and bitter feeling resultUl. The wives of tho two men met Monday and quarreled. Yesterday tho two couples met by accident. Marchant dared Tate to "shoot It out." Tato accepted and today's duel was arraigned. CONGRESSMAN MONDELL SICK UNITED rKF- ISBED WIM. Cheyenne, Wyo Sept. 22. That Congressman F. W. Mondell is In a. serious condition as the result of a rolapso after ho was convalescing from an attack of pleurisy, was learned today. Dispatches from Newcastle, Mondell's home, say hla condition is so critical that he ha3 been forced to abandon taking part in tho coming campaign. He is a candidate for re-election. OYERNORS ARE AFTER AILROAD MEETING HELD 'IN TOPEKA, KANSAS .TODAY AND THE ILLI NOIS DELEGATION IS ON THE WAR PATH ALL BECAUSE RATES WERE RAISED. Topoka, Kan., Sept. 22. Alleging that tho Western railroads havo vio lated the agreement made with Presi dent Taft at the time tMa Hannibal injunction suit against tho Increase of freight rates were abandoned) Illinois delegates were In a belliger ent mood whon tho rate conference of twelve middle Westorn states was called to order today. Governor Stubbs of Kansas presided at the opening session. Five hundred delegates attended tho conference. Tho governors of twolvo states represented, or their special representatives attended. Gov ornor Donaghey, of Arkansas, was ono of the last to arrive. Resolutions are being considered asking th governmont to prosocute the railroads. It is probable that they will be adoptod. THE DUEL Toft Restores Harmony. Cincinnati, Ohio, S((pt. 22. As a result o the efforts of President Taft truce has been . declared in the war between Senator Theodore E. Burton, of Cleveland, and Boss George B. Cox, of Cincinnati. Tho two factions have ngreed to forget their differences, at loast tem- porarlly, and as a result the Republicans in the state will get together In the coming cam- palgn behind Warren G. Hard- ing, the gubernatorial nominee. A "get together" campaign will be launched, It is under- stood, and the Inaders will en- deavor to secure a united vote for Harding. HAVE A BIG JOB OF DISHWASHING ftJNITKD PRESS IXASED WIHB.l Portland, Ore., Sept. 22. Dish washing will be one of tho principal occupations at the big crockery and glassware warehouse of Praol, He gele and company, 13 th and Hoyt streets, for several days as tho re sult of a smouldering fire In the basement early today. Thousands of dollars' worth of crockery on dis play on the main floor was blackened by smoke and will have to be gone over with soap and water. Manager Prael .estimates the total damage will not exceed $5,000. The Are Is believed to have started from crossed wires In tho basement. o WANTS TO SEE NIAGARA FALLS .Omaha, Neb., Seat 22.- Because Prince Tsal Hsun wants to see Nia gara Falls by daylight tho record tlmo made b' tho ''overland limited between, San Francisco and Chicago Is npt tQ bo cut down over seven hours by the.speclal train on wjilch the prince and his party aro speed ing eastward. The prince's special is now run ning on a schedulo that will mako its time from San Francisco to Chi cago about C2 hours. This Is an average of 38 mllos an hour for tho entire distance. Tho overland's average is 33 miles. Epaulets Aro Buzztng. Now York, Sept 22. Military circles are today buzzing with gossip because of tho rumor that Major El- jnore Taggart, of the Twenty-fourth United States Infantry, is to be courtmartialed. Tho rumor connects .Major Tag- gart'a name with the feconi scandal at Fort Ontario which resulted In the dismissal of Captain Robert 'If. Peck of the Twenty-fourth Infantry. According to report Major Tag gart is to bo tried on a charge In connection with tho Peck case. Captain Peck formerly lived In San Diego. o MORAL WAVE HITS NEW YORK CITY New York, Sept. 22. Rumors of a police shake-up and tho circulation of tho report that the head of Com missioner Baker Is to fall whon Mayor Gaynor returns to his duties is having its effect and tho lid on tho tenderloin Is being clamped down. Tho first move In this direction w.u mado last night When plain clothes men, acting under orders from Bak er, mado a score of arrests In a ten derloin raid. Bakor directed his men to secure enough evidence to make euro of convictions. The xnovo (s construed to be an attempt by Baker and his colleagues who havo fallen undor suspicion to relnstato themselves In tho favor of tho public. Will Speak Friday. Col. Hofer will mako several. short talks to the citizens of Ba-. lem Frlduy evening, as follows: At 7 at Fair Grounds Store. At 7:80 at Eplcy's Store. At 8 at Ymv Park Store. At 8:80 at I'oIhuI & Shaw's At ( at Ailolpli'n Cigar Store PRINTS IRE IN PROO BOOSE Ex-President Having Denied that Mr. Storer Ever Was Authorized to Represent Him or Authorized Him to Visit the Pope and Ask Him as a Special Favor to the President of the United States to Appo int Ireland a Cardinal, Mrs. Storer Proves that He Did. Springfield, Mass., Sept. 22. The Republican prints today a lottor from Mrs. Bollaray Storer, written In France, September C, reviewing the controversy between tho Storers and Mr. Roosevelt concerning tho ox president's alleged authorization of tho ex-amba8sador to Austria-Hungary to visit tho pope nnd ask as a personal favor to tho presldont of the United States to mako Arch bishop Iroland, of St. Paul, a cardi nal.' Letters written by tho archbishop In 1903 and 1904, httherto unpub lished, aro quoted by Mrs. Storer to show that at repeated interviews In the White Houso between tho arch bishop and tho president, Mr. Roose velt acknowledged that ho had com missioned Mr. Stor.er to act as his personal envoy at the Vatican In bo half of tho archbishop. Issue of Veracity Drawn. Mr. Roosevelt has hitherto public ly denied that Mr. Storer over was authorized to represent him In this manner and tho Ireland letters now published by "Mrs. Storor have" tho ef fect of making much sharper mo is- HEARST I IN REPLY TO MAYOR GAYNOR'S ATTACK ON ID3ARST PAPERS, SAYS HE IS SORRY GAYNOR'S WOUND HAS AFFECTED HIS MJND. Now York, Sept. 22. That a live ly encounter between Mayor Wil liam J. Gaynor and W. R. Hearst is llkoly whon tho mayor resumes his official duties is generally bolloved hero following tho publication of Hearst's answer to Gaynor's charge that attacks in tho former's Now York nowspapors wero really re sponsible for tho attempted assassi nation of tho mayor. Gaynor's statement was contained in a letter addressed to his sister and It concluded by saying that tho mayor Intended to attack the Hearst papors, putting an end to what Gaynor termed absoluto dofl- anco of tho law. Hearst's reply to tho charges was cabled from Paris: "I am exceedingly sorry," ho said, that Mayor Gaynor was shot and If Mayor Gaynor has said what you toll mo I can only add that I nm exceed ingly sorry that his Injuries havo affected his mind. "Aftor bis apparent recovery May or Gaynor expressed- tho hop'o that his lllncs would mako a, bettor man of hint. Many others entertained tho samo hopo, but unfortunately his oxporlenco did not abate his ovil temper or hla lying, tonguo. Tho criticism of Mayor -Gaynor's public acts by the Hearpt.'a papers, has been temperate and truthful, dlgnl- flod and deserved, unprojudlcod and In tho publlo lntorost." Tho Hoarst answer to Gaynor's at tack, nnd tho publication of Qaynor's letter end tho bollef expressed in many nuaitcrs after tho shooting that tho attomptod assassination might bring a truco between tho two mon. ' if S LAND'S LETTI : OF ASSERTION VELT HAS DENIED suo of veracity between the Storers and tho ex-presldent. Mrs. Storer backing her position, prints nmpng others the following letter which seems to place Mr. Roosovelt in the Amnios class. On February 2, 1904, the arch bishop wrote to Mr. Storer: "Your two letters were read and burned; however, you need have no anxloty whatever about the wholo affair, which was tho chief subject matter of those lettors. The presi dent has no occasion to feel, ruffled in tho loast, but you know his lm pulslveness. When I saw him he, of his own accord, told mo of his writing to y'ou and asked mo how publicity was given to tho matter. I said the Scrlpps-McRao agoncy had merely made a guess , (as to Mr. Storer'a coming to Rome), and that the few unfavorable comments that fol lowed amounted to really nothing. He calmed down; completely, re marked tharho had ovfery confidence In you and hoped that the, outcome of your mission would bo whatiiH desired." ,--. A month later Archbishop Ireland wroto another letter 1$. which ho quoted the'oxact wnrda-of thpl :prest"' dent as. to Mt. Storar golng'to'Rofno" as follows: "Tho president .said to me: 'Mr. Storer has told you what I said to him about, you, archblsjiop. " 'Well, I replied, 'I do not re member about his going to Rome." Memory Is Clear, s " 'Well,' he said, 'I told him I would not write a letter to the popo acting for honors for you, but t sold ho could go to Romo and say viva voce to tho popo how much, I wish you to bo cardinal, and, how grateful I personally would be, to. him for granting that honor.' "I am most clear In my memory na; to every word;. v '-' "I will write about American pol itics to Bellamy. , " , "With, most affectionate regard ,to (Continued on page eights' o HANDLE GO TO WO COMPANIES ACCEDE TO THEIR DEMANDS FOR AN INCREASE ..IN PAY AND WORK WAS RE SUMED THIS MORNING. united puis iiLxaan wiej.J Portland, uro Sept. 22i-Graln handlers employed by three, firms, tli( Pacific Coast Elovator Company, tho Campbell, Sanforrf, Henloy Com pany., and Frank Thorno, returned to work today as these firms havo agreed to grant the demands of tho mon for forty cents an hour and six ty cents an hour overtime, for which thoy went on strlko yesterday. Men employed by thrcto other largo exporters, tho Balfour, Guthrie Com pany, Kerrr, G'fford and Company, and tho Northwestern Warehouso Company, aro still out as the com panies havo declined to treat with tho striking unionists. Tho Qlobo Milling Company, which is not a mombor of the shippers' as sociation, has not signed the agree mont. One hundred and fifty men walksd out yiterday and today approximate ly fifty nro still Idle. THE 6RAIN