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TIIE MORNING OREGONIAtf, THURSDAY, CCTOBER 20, 1910. BOMB FOUND NEAR G.K.HLNHTSHOME Prominent Builder and Realty Dealer at Loss to Account for Dynamite Plot. POWDER AND FUSE IN TREE Workman Dlvcorrrs Danger Tues day, bnt Wait Cntil Next Morn, ins o Inform Employer Po lice Search for Clews. ! BIx sticks f dynamite and a lonf plc of fuM vara found wrapped In a runnysack cloia by tba temporary rome of Cbarlea K. Henry, at Laurel t urat, Tuesday afternoon, Tha discor ery was made by a man named Caro. who waa working; about tha plate for Mr. Henry. Fearloa- that It would mean a sleeplesa nlirht. tba workman aid nothing to Mr. Henry about It un til yeiterday moraine Then be called him to tba spot and abowed fcla dis covery. The explosive had been placed In the crotch of a limb of a ama.ll cherry tree, about six feet from the ("round. No rap and no clockwork were connected with tha powder Just tke atlcka and tce fuse. While Mr. Henry Is waiting- for Ms new home to be completed he Is living I In tha old house that stood for many i rears on the knoll In tba center of Haiti Fern Farm, tha Laiul property ! which vil cut up Into tba addition I railed Laurelbarat. TlTe new nous's ' which fronta on Eist Ollsan street. fl'arks close up aga'nst tha old. which fares east, on East Thirty. ninth street. The block which 1 bounded by tbesa tm-o streets, with Kast Forty-first and Fast Hoyt. has been laid out In land- isrape design for four building sites. ;The housea of Mr. Henry and Dr. H. I. . Kveney. on this block, are nearlns; completion. Dynamite SO Feet Away. Running alons- the side of the old house Is a driveway and bordering- this a row of little cherry trees. The one In which the explosive was found la about 5 feet from the two houses. It waa shortly after sunrise yester day morning and Mr. Henry was out doors enjoying; the beautttu. morning-. His man Cayo called to him: -I've not something- over hers I want to show you. Mr. Henry walked over to where the man stood, by the cherry tree, and saw the six sticks of dynamite and the fuse, f which Cayo had taken from the sack. Tha powder waa seven-eighths stuff, tbe sticks rtne Inches Ions wrapped in yellow paper. 'My first thought, of course, waa." aald Mr. Henry, "that some carelesa work man had left tha powder there In tha tree over night, but Cayo aald at onca that there had been no powder used In that part of the tract, and that the only usa helna- made of dynamite in Laurelhnrst. was to blast atumpa where trees had been cut down.- more than three-quarters of a mile away. Besides, there Is no possible excuse for a workman enraged In that part of tha tract to pass anywhere near where I am living, either going to and from hla work, or in the course of his duties. "So I had reluctantly to believe that the atuftt had been placed In the tree with some sinister motive. Cause Harries Henry. "Now. ao far as I know, my life has been an open book In Portland. There are only two reasons that I can think of why anybody should hold any ani mosity against me; one la tha stand I hava taken on tha Broadway bridge, and tr.e other la my altitude on the union labor question. I bars not been ao promi nent la tba bridge discuss too aa others of Us opponents, although I have talked a-ainst It ever since the proposition was broached, so I cannot see why I should be singled out for an attack. Besides, tba people who are advocating the Broad way bridge are not the kind that usa dynamite to enforce Its arguments. "I have alvraya felt that the open shop was tha only really Just plan to pursue In dealing with the labor problem, and all tbe buildings with which I hava had any connection have been built on this principle. It Is true that Tuesday the first labor trouble In connection with the new Thompson Hotel arose, but that did not come up until after the dynamite must hava been placed In tha tree back of my home. Cnlom Labor Xot Blamed. That Is a alight matter la itself. Be fora any work was dona at all In wreck ing tba building that stood on this site I announced that the hotel would be built strictly on the open anop plan. Tes terrlay a non-union carpenter engaged In making frames for tbe concrete work that Is to be done next waa told by a representative of the Carpenters Tin Ion that be would have to get a union card or cult the Job. That la the first time the question of the unions has entered Into this Job. I don't want to be under stood as saying that I hold union labor responsible. 1 do not know what to think. I am merely canvassing tbe situation and trying to find a possible clew. "I am really at a loss to account for the presence of this powder." Mr. Henry went on. "I can't bring myself to be lieve that Portland la to pass through any of the sad experience Los Angeles has had. I have received several threat ening letters that came anonymously con demning my stand on the Broadway bridge question, and these went right Into tha wasto basket. I have never been threatened for my opposition to the unions, though." Pol Ice Will Probe. After Mr. Henry reached his office yes terday morning he went to the City Hall and told hla experience to Mayor-Simon, who was horrified, but who could assign no reason for the dynamite. The Mayor at once promised the help of tba police department and Its protection. Mr. Henry also went to John aLOearln. ex-United States Senator, and took him nut In his automobile to show him the dynamite. Mr. Gearn likewise was start led and at a loss to find a motive for tha STParent threat. Then Chief of Police Cox was eon salted and the official expressed the same feeling of horror. He promised his de partment would do all It could to give protection, but suggested that Mr. Henry get a bodyguard, saying the department waa so handicapped by lack of men and equipment that he could not guarantee to furnish a sufficient number of men to guard properly the premises and person of Mr. Henry- The bodyguard suggestion brought forth an Indignant snort, and Mr. Henry made tt distinctly understood that be bad no rear persirfally. He said, however, that the dynsuilie-placer had frightened his family badly, and for that reason he wanted the matter sifted, if possible. Captain of Detectives Moore assigned .-Detective Day to the case, to make aa Investigation and to learn, if possible, who left the dynamite in the cherry tree. Mr. Day aald he had formed no theories, for he had not had a chance to examine the premises or the powder. This morn ing he will go out to Laurelhurst to see a hat, clew he can pick up. ALASKA H0MERULE URGED Deleeate Wlckersham, Off to Wash ington, Gives Campaign Plans. SEATTLE. Wash.. Oct- 1. James Wlckersham. Delegate ' to Congress from Alaska, arrived In Seattle yester day on his way to Washington, and declared that he will urge the pass age of legislation for the development of the northern territory. The legis lative policy to be urged by Delegate Wlckersham contains the following: "Development of Alaska for the peo ple, and not for the monopolies. "An elective legUleture for Alaska, that shsll be enabled to make the lawa governing domestic affairs. "Opening of the resources of Alaska so that the Individual and not the cor poratlon shall benefit." He asserted hla belief that the In terstate Commerce Commission erred In not assuming Jurisdiction of Alaska transportation companies. "Tbe Canadian Railroad Commis sion." eald he, "has taken up the mat- RATE LHW ARGUED Liability of Initial Carrier Con tested in Supreme Court. LIMITATION IS ATTACKED Railroads Contend That Prohibition, of Beleate.From liability Is Denial of Right to En ter Into Contracts. WASHINGTON. Oct, "Pigs Is pigs," a humorous, story published a few years ago. waa referred to today In the Supreme Court of the United States by the Government aa an "au thority" for Its argument In defense of the constitutionality of the so-called per against the Initial carrier hound the connecting carrier In a subsequent suit of the initial carrier for reim bursement against the connecting Car rie, he said, then the connecting carrier failed to have a hearing. If the Judgment were not binding, he argued, the amount of damages must be relltlgated and possibly the Initial carrier would get a Judgment for a less amount. Tbe case will be concluded tomorrow. 6HORT-HATTU ORDER IS ISSUED Commission Will Put New Law Into Effect In February. WASHINGTON, Oct. 19. In a formal order Issued late today, the Interstate Commerce Commission announced its Intention to administer strictly seotlon 4, the long and short haul provision of the Interstate commerce act. -By the terms of the order there will be no change in the existing status or In the present rights of carriers until February 17. 1911. They may file with the commission such changes In rates as ordinarily would be filed in the course of their business under the pres. ent rate basis or adjustments. This ac cords to them the rtjcht even to file hls-her rates or fares to intermediate points and through rates or tares higher than the combinations of the Intermediate rates or fares, provided thst in eo doing the discrimination NEW HOME OF C. K. HENET. IN LAUEELHURST, NEAR WHICH DYNAMITE WAS PLACED Vsv h MR. HEXRT'3 PRESENT ABOUF. IS IN OLD FARMHOtSE IN REAR. BACK OF WHICH STANDS CHERRY TREE IN WHICH EXPLOSIVE WAS FOUND. tee where the transportation compan ies attempted to discriminate In favor of the bin operators. According to that commission's rulings. It gives the small operator the same rates as it does the larger operators. For that reason oper atora on the American elde of the line are discriminated against. They are at the mercy of the transportation companies, since the Interstate Com merce Commission refused to assume Jurisdiction. As to representing the commercial value of Alaska. Mr. Wlckersham pre sented flguree showing that more than 155.000,000 worth of exports were re ceived In Alaska, which amounted, to more than $1000 for every white man, woman and rhlld in Alaska. As a com parative statement of the trade value of Alaska with other American de pendencies. lr. Wlckersham said that In Imports from the United States one Alaskan equaled five Hawalians. 27 Porto r.lcans and J2 Filipinos. TACOMA REVIVES CURFEW rollce Order Rare Youngsters Streets After 8 P. M. Off TACOMA. Wash, Oct. Speclal.) Tacoma children under 15 years of sge will have to stsy in doors nights hereafter. Chief of Police Maloney has Issued an order to the department to enforce rigidly the curfew law which haa been much of a dead letter. It prohibits youngsters being out after 8 P. M.. un less accompanied by a parent or guard Ian or bearing a letter granting the permission for the speclflo date. At the first offense the children are fense they are to be taken to -Police headquartera Particular attention will be paid to public dancea or any ques tionable resorts. "Carmack Amendment" to the Hepburn against intermediate points Is not made rate lawJ greater than that In existence on Au- Thls amendment makes Initial car- i gust 17. 1510. rlers of Interstate commerce liable for damages to or loss of freight during transportation, not only on its own line, but upon the lines of connecting carriers. It also prohibits contracts re leasing the initial carrier from this lia bility. Delay to Be AToldcd. The story of the delay In the trans portation of the guinea pigs until at last the attention of all the officials of the road was required to care for the descendants of the original consign ment, was cited to Illustrate the publio need for legislation making It easier for the shipper to recover for the loss of his property or damages Inflicted upon It. The argument for the Government was made by William S. Kenyon, as sistant to the Attorney-General. "While practically Impossible for the shipper to locate the place of loss." said Mr. Kenyon. "It Is within the carrier's knowledge and easy for him to do so." Right of Contract Defended. Joseph, R. Lamar, of Augusta, Ga.. counsel for the Atlantic Coast line, contended that the amendment Inter fered with liberty of contract. The ahlpper. he said, who might ueslre to accept a lower rate In return for ex emption to the carrier from liability, could not do so. Justice White sug gested that this very limitation might be a reason of publio policy to sustain the law. Mr. Lamar dwell at length on this point that the Initial carrier waa liable for the wrongs of the connecting car rier In which It had no ownership and no control. In response to a question from Justice Lurton. he asserted that tbe amendment waa ao drawn that eith er the Initial carrier or .'the connecting carrier failed to obtain "due process of law." Tf a luflgment obtained by the shlp- Tha commission announces that It does not necessarily approve through this permission any rates or fares that may be cited, all of them being held subject to complaint and. If necessary, to correction. It is ordered "that the commission reaffirm Its previously expressed view that a through rate or fare that Is higher than the combination of the In termediate rates or fares Is prima facie unreasonable and will insist upon the application of that principle at the earliest possible date in every Instance except possible extreme and very un usual cases." This Is understood to mean that only In extraordinary conditions will the commission exercise its authority con ferred by Congress to permit, in Its discretion, technical violations of the long and short haul provision. PACIFIC GIRLS TO SWIM Coeds at Forest Grove -Must Take Physical Culture Xow. PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, Forest Grove. Or.. Oct. 19. (Special.) G-ymnaaium and swimming classes are being organized for the co-eds here under the supervision of Physical Director Convlll. Every girl In school will be required to take physical culture at least three hours a week un less especially excused. For several years there have been no such classes for the girls, on account of lack of facilities. But now that Pacific possesses one of the best gymnasiums In the Northwest, equipped with the most up-to-date apparatus and a regulation size swimming tank, these classes will from now on be conducted on a syste matic basis. "Gym" suits, which will be uniform In design, have been ordered and Ever Try Post Toasfcs i " IV. nTT' n r I If with Cream? Sweet, fluffy bits ofhite corn ("toasted") with a flavor that lifts it above ordinary things and gives zest and relish to any meal, for old and young. ' Thoroughly Wholesome Very Economical Convenient to Serve Delicious with stewed fruits. 'The Memory lingers" Made at the Pure Food Factories of POSTOM CEREAL CO., Ltd., Battle Creek, Mick 1 Tull & Gitobs, Inc. mosrehat Tuli &: Gifobs, Hoc The Pioneer Store of the New RetaU Section Portland's Leading Furniture and Complete Homefurnishing Concern Easiest Payment Terms Extended to Homefurnishers Lowest Prices Mail Orders Given Prompt Attention. tt THie Coat' Problem for Women IS SATISFACTORILY SOLVED HERE yi.aiiiHEtI-w It Prom a point of distinctiveness and service, whether for daily or occasional -wear, the styles and fabrics that we've chosen for our showing this season are in strict accord, with Fashion's dictates and woman's desire. Examples are these of some of the New Fall Coats. V One at $29.50 in the new Worombo broadcloth, black, with either the fitted or semi-fitted back. Full-length model, lined with the most serviceable material Skinner's satin. At $25.00 are the new 6lip-on styles in the fancy Scotch mixtures, with the bando-cuff sleeve. They button high and the storm collars are in different colors. At $19.50 are the newest styles in English Coats, with the raglan sleeve. They're in the new shark-ekin mixtures in tan and gray. Dress Coats, $35.00 to $150.0O Richest beauty in these, for after noon or evening wear. It's a season of exceptional splendor in them, as each model attests. The fashionable materials, broadcloths, velvets, zibelines and valours, in the light shades with black satin and combination velvet and fur trimmings. Other models with the light color satin edgings and linings to match. Some have Paisley shawl trimmings it's indeed one of the most charming fashion features. " . r Semi-fitted models, and others the very loose models, with the large arm hole sleeves. A Special Sale of Grass Rungs They're more than the name implies "Heavy Reversible Rugs that give good service wherever used. Plain and stenciled in browns and greens, they make excellent bungalow rugs. They are good all-around low priced rugs and this special should appeal to all economical buyers. $9.00 for the 9xl2-ft. $12 size $7.50 for the 8xl0-ft.' $10 size $4.50 for the 6x 9-ft. $ 6 size. Easy Payments Furniture Upholstered, Repaired, Refinished Estimates Given A showing that is all the most discriminating could wish for Apart from the intrinsic art in good furniture, that matter of comfort is never overlooked by careful home lovers those who aim to get the best results in furnishing the home whether the tendency be for the simple or more elaborate. We've chosen liberally and j'et dis creetly in keeping up our display of furniture for the living-room, as well as for all other rooms. The fifth flnnr sliowin? of over-stuffed and ma hogany chairs, rockers and davenports exhibits what the skilled upholsterer and cabinetmaker have produced." Comfort has not been sacrificed to ornamentation, and yet that distinctiveness, that is evident in period designs is preserved, and cor rcctly. .The sturdy colonial, the Chippendale and Sheraton, the Jacobean and Elizabethan, as well as many other reproductions, are shown in library tables, consol tables, sewing tables, tip-top tables, card tables and mirrors. . Fireside Arm Chair, covered in denim, with ball and claw feet at $30100. , , . s . Overstuffed Davenports, 66 inches long, covered in denim, as low as $75.00. classes will probably start tha first of , week. The special feature which Is offered the girls In Oregon Is swimming'. of no other school Instruction In the art of Forger Found Insane. EUGENE. Or.. Oct 19. (Special.) Harry Dryer, alias Jack Davis, who was arrested at the football game for slg-nlns; a bog"' check, has been exam ined before Judge Thompson, of the County Court, declared insane and has been taken to the asylum at Salem. Their. Style Rightness THOSE advanced ideas that the best dressers ' want are illustrated to per fection in the "PROGRES SIVE" Suits and Overcoats for fall and winter. They are tailored by experts from the snappiest novelties and choicest staples. Fit is per fect there's no slopping or bagging. Prices are right for quality clothes with the maker's guarantee and ours behind them. MADE IN MILWA UK EE SOLD BT 454 Washington St, corner 13th Investigation shows that this man was confined for more than a year In a Cali fornia asylum. He is a native of Hol land and came to this country in 1900. HEADLINE IS MISLEADING Tax Commission Did Not Hold Banks Must Pay Tax on Mortgage Notes. SALEM. Or., Oct. 19. (Special.) Attention Is called by members of the State Tax Commission to an error In a headline in The Ore- gbnlan of today which made it appear that the Commission had held that Na tional banks-must pay taxes on mortgage notes. The Tax Commission has not so held. . In its letter to Assessor T. A. Rlnehart, of Union County, tho Tax Commission specifically stated that all personal prop erty (Including mortgage notes) held l y National banks is through Federal law exempt from taxation by state or local authority. Japanese "soy" 1s exported chlflv to th United States. Hawaii. Port Arthur. Dalny and Korea, each taking approximately 400, 000 aallons annually. Best Grade Lump Coal Ton $6.00 Per Delivered to Any Address Within tte City Limits of Portland The Pacific Coal Gas Company wish to announce to the public that they have sold the 900 tons of coal which they advertised they would sell at $5.50 per ton. and the Company has decided to offer an addi tional 500 tons at $6.00 per ton on the same basis as that sold at o.50 per ton, which was only two tons to each customer at this price and no ordera will be accepted unless accompanied by the cash or check. We are making deliveries of our coal to those who have ordered, and we are printing for your Information some of the letters that have been written to us by those who are now using the coal. We have many more on file in our office and would be pleased to show them to you that you may know the kind of coal this Is. This order will positively cease as soon as the 500 tons have been sold and the price will then be advanced to 7.60 per ton, which price will remain in force for the balance of the Winter. If you wish to take advantage of this excellent opportunity to save several dollars per ton on your coal, you will have to act at once as this 500 tons will be sold very rapidly. The following la a copy of some of the letters: J. J. Folen. O. K. Fltzslmmons. COMMERCIAL AND REALTY CO. OREGON OPPORTUNITIES. 403 Merchants Trust Building. Portland. Oregon. Phone Main 407S. Portland, Or., Oct. 7, 1910. Pacific Coal & Gas Co., 218-19 Commercial Club Bldg.. Portland. Or. Gentlemen: I am very particular aooui me com i use, uujs the highest grades. A triend toia me aooui your one. i v a low price as a test. I am very glad I availed myself of that offer and secured some of your coal. It is as good as any high-grade coal I . i t. i. ioon .nntienx lf:ivn liftlo ash. fires auickly and IJBvO s-v c i uacu. aa vn-iii s,w.m.w . . - - - holds heat well. I consider that you have done me a great favor in the service you have rendered. I will most certainly want more of 11. You are at liberty to use this letter as a sincere- testimonial. Yours very truly. (Signed.) ' J- J- FOLEN. Portland, Or.. Oct- 8. 1910. PaCGeStPemaen ?n"repiy Tursf the Ith win say that after trying your coal that it is a pleasure to me to recommend the same. It burns well and does not clinker and, leaves little ash. It Is the best coal that I have used In Oregon and I can cheerfully recommend It. Sincerely yours. JAS. P. HAGADOMi. Portland. Or., 9-18-1910. This Is to certify that the undersigned has purchased two tons of coal from the Pacific Coal & Gas Co. of Portland and have tested it In our kitchen range, and find it to be Just as recommended, first-class coal for ajoft ENFIELD- m Patton Road. office phone. Main 1941. Pacific Coal & Gas Company Boom 218, Commercial Club Building. Phone, Marshall 2581. Portland, Oregon.