Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 18, 1908)
2 - THE- MORNING OKEGONIAN, SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 1HOS. PAPER FOSTERS HEALTHY RIVALRY "Canal Record" Subject Discussion Before the Committee. ' - of MONEY NEEDED THIS YEAR Colonel Goethals Estimates Amount .at $32,403,863 Thinks Total' Cost Will Be $300,000,000. Time Needed Shx Years. . WASHINGTON, Jan. 17. The question of the propriety of the Isthmian Canal Commission Issuing an official newspaper , for the dissemination of information about the progress of work at Panama caused a lively discussion In the hearing before the Senate committee on Inter-. oceanic canals today- . There was an echo of the debate in the Senate two years ago. when the literary bureau, conducted by James B. Bishop, the present edjtor. of' the .Canal Record, was roundly scored as a Government in stitution that had no right to exist and which eventually resulted' in a promise to cease publication In the face of an amend ,ment by Senator Culberson abolishing the bureau. Senator Culberson today inti mated that the promise had not been . kepi. Colonel Gqethals told why the paper had been established, and said it was now being run to show the men on all parts of the line what was being done at other points. . - . Record Stimulates Rivalry. !"Ii:does good." said the Colonel, "be- : cause It keeps the men informed of offi cial orders and fosters a spirit of rivalry as to the 'amount of work that is daily accomplished at different points." i Senator jnint expressed himself as be ing in .entire accord with the Canal Rec ord proposition. Senator Brandlgee Questioned Colonel Goethalfi closely as to the -price of the canal and It developed that in the opinion of Colonel Goethals it may possibly, be ibtillt at a figure a trifle less than 30O. 000.000. He simply said that he was in the ' .habit of. estimating the cost of projects at a high enough figure to insure their being accomplished within the price. He mid that the Gatun dam and locks wore being constructed two or three times bet ter than necessary. This was due to pub llo opinion,, which demanded all proper precautions in the building of the canal. Colo'hel Goethals expressed the opinion that the Panama Railroad would always .be in use, because a number of ships rom the north would not go through the canal, but would transfer their cargoes by rail 'and return. , 1 Colonel Goethals intimated that there may eventually be need for the State Department to confer with the Panama- . government in regard to the trade be tween canal employes and merchants. The latter are steadily 'protesting againril the maintenance of a commissary by the Government from which empioyes may obtain goods at cost, thus depriving them of certain trade. Colonel Goethajls favors maintenance of the commissary. Appropriation for Next Year. Speaking of the deficiency in the ap propriation that had been incurred by the Canal Commission in expenditures on the canal since last August, Colonel Goethals said, subtracting surplus money that had accrued-from certain funds, this deficit amounted now to Jll.403.439. He. however, requested a deficiency appro priation of $12,179,000 to cover all esti mates. A change in the route of certain portions of the Panama Railroad, he said, was responsible for a part of the deficiency. ' Colonel Goethals gave the estimate for necessary expenditure for the different branches of the canal work for the ensu ing year at a total of --32,403,863. Colonel Goethals expressed the opinion that should Congress provide a lump sum of J2.000.000 annually, it would be suffi cient to maintain the health of the isth mus, providing extra expense could be in curred in emergency. May Slake Own Cement. Through questions put to Colonel Geothals. the fact was brought out that the commission does not propose to re ceive dictation from cement firms when the concrete work on the locks la taken up next January.- "If the firms which propose to furnish the cement put their prices too high, we will make it ourselves," said Colonel Goethals. An alleged newspaper agitation demand ing that "dirt fly" in the canal, Colonel Goethals said, had caused much needless excavating and heavy dumping on the canal before he became connected with the project. Dumped dirt in many In stances had to be removed. Colonel Goethals was loath even to Hazard a guess as to the probable time of completion of the canal, but said it was generally supposed It would take six years longer. , Needs of Rivers and Harbors. SAX FRANCISCO, Jan. n.-'Colonel D. v'. I,ockwood and Lleutenant-Clonel S. S. I.ach, members of the United States Board of Engineers in charge of rivers and harbors, arrived yesterday, after granting a hearing In San Pedro on the recommendations for improvements to that harbor. The board granted a hear ing thi morning to representatives from Eureka on the needs of the harbor there. They will then leave for Stockton and Pnnecla, arriving at Sacramento on Mon day. On the following day the members Will leave for Oregon. " More Money for Cutter Service. WASHINGTON. Jan. 17. The Senate committee on commerce yesterday con sidered the revenue cutter service per sonnel hill, which reorganizes the service and increases the pay and rate -of some of the higher officers, and ordered a favorable report. Pillsbury Takes Oath. VASlUXGTON, Jan. 17. Captain John K. Pillsbury today took the oath of office its Chief of the Bureau of Navigation in succession to Rear-Admiral Brownson. LEAPS FROM HIGH WINDOW Boston Woman Dashes Out Life hy .lumphig 13 Stories. nY;V YORK, Jan. 17. Mrs. Herbert M. Sears, member of a wealthy Boston fam ily, and a guest at the Hotel St. Regis, committed suicide today by Jumping from a thirteenth story window. The body fell on the roof .of a four-story building ad joining, and the fall was heard by the residents of that building. Mrs. Sears left a note, to her husband in her room at the hotel. " Mrs. Sears had been a frequent visitor at the St. Regis and her actions were er ratic, and the maid always maintained a close watch over her mistress. - Mrs. Sears was 37 years old. and prior to the beginning of the mental trouble which resulted in her suicide occupied a position of social prominence In Boston. For nine years sae had -been . suffering from a nervous disease, and at intervals came to New York for treatment. Last Spring she went to Europe and came home apparently- cured.- She came to New York, nine days ago for treatment intended to prevent a recurrence of the old malady, and when Dr. Collins left her hist -evening she seemed in a normal con dition. Her nervous disease had previous ly taken the form of melancholy.. Mrs. Sears' maid occupied a room ad Joining thai of her mistress last night, and knew nothing of her action until told of it by the. hotel employes after her death. The body of Mrs. Sears was dressed only in her night clothing, and the appearance of her room indicated that she had been lying in bed reading! The doof leading to the maid's room was bolted. - The letter'she left was addressed to her husband, who Is on his way here. Member of Wealthy Family. BOSTON, Jan. 17. Herbert M. Sears and his wife occupied a beautiful, resi dence on Commonwealth avenue. The family includes two children. Mrs.' Sears was Miss Caroline Bartlett, daughter of Francis Bartlett, a lawyer of this city, and she was about 37 years of age. Friends of Mrs. Sears state that she had been in delicate health for several years. She seldom traveled without an attend ant. . Mr. Seara had been connected with a number of financial firms in Boston for 15 or 20 years, but since about a year ago has not been actively, engaged in business.1 He is a member of several prominent clubs, and is particularly in-, terested In small boat racing. He is the brother of Richard D. Sears, former Na tional tennis champion, and twin brother of Philip S. Sears, also prominent in financial circles. WALSH JURY" MAY ' AGREE GIVES SIGN OP UNISON AFTER 60 HOrRS' DEBATE. Fate of Chicago Banker to Be An nounced When Court Opens. Thl9 Morning. CH'.CAGO, Jan. 18. At 1:46 o'clock this morning the Jury which has been deliber ating as to the guilt or Innocence of John R. Walsh since 3 o'clock Thursday after noon apparently ended its deliberations. It signified that it was ready to prepare its verdict by summoning . a bailiff and requesting pens and Ink. No word wastgiven to the bailiffs, or. at least 'they denied that they had received any which might indicate what the ver dict Is. Before leaving the courtroom yes terday afternoon Judge Anderson, who has presided at the trial of the ex-president of the Chicago National Bank, left word that he would not be prepared to receive a report from the Jury before 10 o'clock this morning.. Until that hour no authoritative information as to. the verdict will be forthcoming. TORPEDO-BOATS IN FLEET (Continued from First Page.) States and, having been widely circu lated, occasioned considerable alarm. The torpedo-boat destroyer Hopkins will go Into drydock In order to have a new propeller put In place. The collier Are thusa, which Is due at R!o tomorrow, will leave for Buenos Ayres ahead of the tor pedo fleet. It was said Vy Commander Cone today that the flotilla will remain at Buenos Ayres four days. Two Deserters Arrested: The police arrested two men .who said they were attempting to desert from one of the American colliers now In the har bor because .they could not stand the bad treatment they .were being subjected to. No Importance Is attached to their talk of bad treatment, and they were sent back to their vessels. The reception and garden party ten dered officers of the American fleet by the Naval Club took place at the Botani cal Gardens amid most picturesque sur roundings, and proved a magnificent suc cess. More than 3000 persons were In at tendance, including members of the high est Brazilian society. The above dispatch from Rio thorough ly establishes the falsity of a sinister ru mor circulated In many American cities today as to a grave catastrophe to the American fleet. The rumor, originating in unscrupulous quarters, was system atically distributed from Boston to San Francisco, a number of newspapers being misled into printing it. ATTACKS THE ARMY AND NAVY Reor-Admiral McCclla Says Fight : ing Force Is Too Small. SANTA BARBARA. Cal., Jan. 17. Radical- reorganization of the Navy should be undertaken at once, in the opinion of Rear-Admiral McCalla. The preparation, or, rather, the lack of preparation of this country, lor possible war. Is a matter, he believes, that de mands early and serious consideration.' "Other nations have made mistakes la building warships,'" said the Admiral to day, "and with a Navy Department un der a civilian secretary, a department with eight different bureaus and civilian sub-secretaries, ruinous mistakes are only what might be expected. Building and organizing a Navy is a business in which experience Is essential. It would be no more foolish to put a lawyer or a doctor in charge of a great railroad than it is to put a civilian at the head of the Navy. "Besides an adequate Navy, for which our people have begun to show an ap preciation, it Is highly Important to have at least the skeleton of an Army. Now we haven't officers enough to train or command a large force, or arms enough to equip them. In case of a disaster to the fleet we would be helpless in repel ling an invasion. This was made ' paln fu!ty apparent in the Spanish War, but the lesson has not been learned. "More guns are needed at -important points along the Coast and the fortifica tions should be extended and strength ened. But first of all. in National de fense, is a fleet and almost equally Im portant the skeleton of an Army that can be called upon at short notice." Wireless Outfit for the Relief. ' VAL.UEJO, Cal,. Jan. 17. Orders have been received at Mare Island for the in stallation of a wireless telepgraph outfit aboard the hospital ship Relief. The work will be rushed, as the vessel is to be commissioned on February 1. She will leave at the earliest practicable date to meet the battleship fleet- The gunboat Yorktown, detained here by measles among the crew, is now scheduled to sail on Sunday unless further cases develop. The vessel wiH proceed south ,for target practice. Child's Aprons47c Saturday, in the ' Children 's Shops, on the second floor. lade of a fine quality gingham; sacque 6tyle, with pockets and straps. Finished with turnover collar- and bound with braid: Blue, pink r red and white checks. Ages 2 to 8 years, m pj ' regularly 75c, Saturday, ea.' T1 C Saturday Mltend Wool Blankets, Worth $3. SO Pair, Special $2.45 COUCH COVERS, $5.25 Made of very heavy tapestry in Oriental designs; size'GOx 108 inches ; fringed all around. Regularly worth $8 flJC OC each. Special OuiZu COUCH COVERS, $2.65 Tapestry Couch Covers, 60 in. . wide, Oriental de- PR signs ; $3.75 values . . . $Z I U J Morning - Shoe Spec9 Is Children's Day in the Shoe Department is marked by spe cials of unusual interest to those with shoes to buy. Reductions even greater., than the regular Clearance prices prevail all day,, but two numbers- are featured for morning only that- will par ticularly attract mothers: BOYS' SHOES, in the well known "Steel Shod" and "Good for Bad Boys" makes. Durable, well-wearing shoes f o the rainy season. Sizes 9 to 13, regularly $2.00 the pair; Saturday, djl A Ok 8 to 12 A. M. pair. P Sizes 1 to 5, regularly $250 the pair; Saturday, fi? f 7Q 8 to 12 A. M., pr. ?!. 17 "FRIEND MAKER" Shoes for children specialized.. From 8 to 12 A M. A wide range of ' choice in styles. Sizes 5 to 8, reg. S1 OQ $1.49, special; pr. . .P Wi 8y2toll,reg.$L79, tfT OQ special, the pair. . . V 11 to 2, reg. $2.19, 1 7Q special, the pair. . . r Sizes 2y2 to 7, reg: dJO OQ $2.69, sp'l., pain.. J Men's Hose Men who wear low shoes and men who prefer fancy hosiery in the most desirable patterns will take advantage of this hosiery sale. The prevailing shades are gray, brown, tan and navy blue. There are all sizes in the lot, and they are regularly 25c the pair. Spe- 1 Q cial today ...... OC MEN'S SUSPENDERS Strong lisle web, with leather or cord ends, regularly worth 35c the pair; special to- f q' day only . . . FOILED BY THE WATCHMAN Burglars Try to Steal (500,000 Collection of Gems. NEVy YORK, Jan. 17. Burglars at tempted late last night to enter the room in the American Museum of Natural His tory, where the famous Hum-Morgan collection of precious stones and crems Is kept, .and John Kenny, a watchman, was perhaps fatally injured . before they were driven away. As Mr. Kenny opened a Store Closes Saturday Evening at Six o Clock I Clearance prices that mean much to those who seek the best in bedding and the least in price. Wool Blankets that sell regular ly at $3.50 the pair- Clearance Sale Special . . .. $4.50 grades, spe cial, pair .... $6.00 grades, spe cial, pair $7.00 grades, spe cial, pair $8.00 grades, spe cial, pair ....... $10.00 grades, spe cial, pair $11.00 grades, spe cial, pair .$2.45 .53.15 .$4.45 .$5.15 .$5.65 .$7.45 $8.00 ' the Lingerie Waists Sheer materials modeled on charming lines, tastefully trimmed and deftly fashioned. Beauty bodices that one wears on all occa sions; that no woman can have too many of. The styles are new and exclusive, and the regular values run from $2.25 to $35.00. In all, there are over 200 to choose from. Select any one in the lot today J-1rtlf and ydu save . . . ANY CHILD'S CO A T IN THE STOCK For Girls 6 to 14 Years of Age Plain or Fancy Materials for Mi I j t : WASH BOILERS With copper 'r i ii a j a La DOTOozna; no. o size; maae , . ..... gooa, neavyt wear-resisting familv. Res-ularlv worth $1.25 . iw oaturaay uuu m W It OTT II. I I .ta rm 1 : lu uaj Uliijr .... ...... IWW I '"'Cy WASH BOARDS Regu-, . nr larly 35c each. Saturday price ZOC CLOTHES BASKETS Regularly 75c- rfl Special at QUC WIRE SOAP HOLDERS 10c values. 7 Special at (J WATER BUCKETS Of. galvanized nn iron; 30c values, special at ZUu I door leading to an adjoining room to the gem room, he was -struck on the head with a hammer. He grappled with his assailant, who shot him through the hand and knocked him, down and es caped. He summoned the police when he recovered consciousness, but no trace of the burgjar was found. The Kuns-Morgan collection of gems, which consists largely of gifts to the museum from J. Pierpont Morgan, is one of the largest, most complete and most valuable of the kind in the world. Its cost was more than 1500.000. and It would probably be Impossible to duplicate It. S House Helps On Sale in Notion Aisle "STAR" ENAMEL for bathtubs, etc.; makes a porcelain finish in white ; ready for use. Half -pint cans, regularly 40c each, OQ ' special .&JC TAB SOAP, in large-size cakes; the well-known "Uncle Sam" make; 10c values, spe-' (Z.f rial, the cake. . . ... .-. . .'. .V vC RAINIER MINERAL SOAP; has antiseptic qualities and leaves the skin soft and velvety. Regularly 10c the cake, special, the Q n dozen ...... . rC SHELL SIDE OOMBS, in assort ed shapes ; a big Saturday 1 Ct special at, the pair..... HAT PINS with smoked or white pearl ball tops; regularly Ctg 10c each, speciaj "C TABOURETTES of basswood for burning; $1.50. vals., spe- QO cial for Saturday, each. . . SOC Worth to $35.00 -v' . t . -TA VJW Ml m tnr pftWqf . vi js, .-rTJF' L im. . . W Mr Til m'i'irW. v&is J JT? CANAL BOND SUIT REPLY Charged That George W. Austin la Without Financial Responsibility. tV-ASIKOTOX. -Jan. 17. The reply of counsel for the Government in the suit of George W. Austin to restrain the Secretary of the Treasury from Issuing Panama Canal bonds was filed today In the Supreme Court of the district. On Monday the court will announce its de cision. '. .' The reply alleges that the complainant Gle M 7S1 mil. m p i j Mr. 71 in 9 Ladies Home Journal Quarterlies 20c and a Pattern Free 7 tBfl aramee Children's Hose Worth to 40c the Pair at 17c Black Hose in cotton or cash mere. Sizes 4 to 9y2, and values to 40c the pair. These are odd lines, and not a large number of any one style or line is to be found, but in all the assortment is an unusually good one. Pur chase today and you will have two pairs for less than one. They are the proper weight for the present season. The savings verage about naif. Choice, pair. WOMEN'S HOSE With smooth, ' seamless feet and shaped ankles. Made ' of a prime-grade cotton yarn and they are a standard 25c grade. A stocking that gives excel lent wear. The special 1 Qn price is only I Ju One-Half A sensational Saturday sale on an article indispensable to any well-dressed woman. Made of shimmering, shining silk, skirts that rustle and swish; that wear and give permanent satisfaction. These are in black and all colors; full size, made with deep flounces and silk dust ruffle. Regularly worth to $15.00 each. &Q QO Choice pO.VO From Half Price TV 1 W 1 fit . v sv. r FO-J-v CLOTHES WRINGERS A spe- justed. A grade that sells regn- larly at $2.00 each. CI CC wrap 'rfrnTTHfs T.rwE! one 1 . A mm vtuu.es: aumeu. ikn INDOOR CLOTHES , LINES special at '. uu ASBESTOS IRON HOLDERS Special p at, each i- ...... TU WASH BOILERS Extra large. An anti-rust boiler that sells regularly for &t yr $3.25; Saturday only ..: Oilw SLEEVE BOARDS Covered with 1 Cp felt. 25c values ; special tub is absolutely unable to fuflll bis obliga tions to purchase JS..!) of the bonds and that he is wholly without financial responsibility adequate to such an ob ligation. It is acknowledged that the complainant made a proposal to purchase the bonds at $103,375 and accrued Inter est, but tha proposal Is characterized as a speculation and not as a bona fide bid. The Secretary denies that he allotted the balance of $2,47)0,000 of Panama Canal bonds of the National banks at a price less thaa the bid of the complainant. Concerning George A. Romer. of New Tork. who. It is averred, bid for tS.000, 000 of the bonds, the defendant declares $2-21 Gloves $1.48 A woman's Glove of sterling merit. , The well-known Monarch or Per rin's make, in all colors and all sizes, suede finish. Regularly $2.00 and $2.25 the pair; fcl A Q Saturday ipL.HO NECKWEAR, Stock. Collars, plain or tailored effects, worth " 0 1 to 75c ea.; Saturday.. 2C Suie 17n II W MISSES' HOSE Of lisle fin ished cotton yarn. Fine ribbed with smooth, seamless feet. Sizes 5 to S1 and regu larly 25c the pair. A rare opportunity for moth- 10 in ers to save. The pair. '. . I Zzu Shoe Spec Is On Sale All Day HIGH-CUT BOOTS for men, absolutely waterproof; 10 and 12-inch tops; in black and tan leathers, 'viscolized, welt soles, regularly $6 pair, CtA Saturday ipHt.iJ J Reg. $10.00 grades, sp'l.$7.o0 WOMEN'S SLIPPERSfor house wear; sizes 2, 3, 3, 7, 8 and 9 only. Regularly $1.50 the pair; a special for QQ. Saturday all day at... OC Umbrellas $2.48 Each Women's Umbrellas, worth to $5 each. One lot has lavender silk covers, steel rods-and natural wood , sticks. These are regular $5 values. Another lot is black piece-dyed taf feta, with assorted handles; your choice of either lot...:. $2.48 Men's Shirts Men's Shirts, .several of the best makes on the market, negligee or stiff bosom styles, dark or light coloring; come with separate or at tached cuffs, plain or plotted effects. Eegu larly worth $1.50 q each, sp'l today. &&C MEN'S PAJAMAS Of striped outing flan nel, good weight, made with military collar; regularly $1.25 and $1.50 the suit, Q o today yOC that he knows -nothing "except that one George Romer, now said to be sojourn ing in the Oity of New York, who has a criminal career, is wholly Irresponsible financially and otherwise disqualified to make a bona fide bid for Panama Canal bonds of the face value of ,000,000." House Passes Pension Bills. WASHINGTON, Jan. 17. Private bills were considered by the House today, nearly all relating to pensions and a large number were wiped off the calender by their passage. The House adjourned until Monday.