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, 3 THE MORNING OKEGON1AN, TUESDAY, AUGUST 1912. SCENES- ALON& SDHHT OX RAILROAD EXTENSION IN SOUTHEASTERN OREGON. t Only 5 Days Left Take Advantage of the Closing Days of the URGE DISMISSAL 140 MILES LONG DefenseArgues That Charges Have All Been Tried in Previous Case. Vale Is First Point Reached West of Ontario, Where Panic Stopped Work. . -. . DARROw imirrnn i ARDEH EXTENSION c CONTINUATION IS EXPECTED Terminal Point, Xamed After Harrl man Estate In New York, Is Six Miles East of Western End of Harney Lake. BT ADDISON BENNETT. RIVERSIDE", Malheur County, Or., Aug. 19. (Special.) Practically every newspaper reader In Oregon knows that the Harrlman people are extend ing their present liner a branch of the Short Line, from its present western terminus at Vale. Malheur "County, on the west, but Just how far this ex tension will be constructed and how much work has been done, few know. When work was begun on the exten sion westward from Ontario several years ago, there was an expectation that the road would be built clear across the state, or at least to a con nection with the Southern Pacific And this might have been done, but there came a time when the financing of im portant deals, even with companies as strong as the Harrlman roads, became almost Impossible on any reasoneble terms. Hence the extension was only built to Vale, about 20 miles west ot Ontario. That has been the western terminus since. This road la now being extended about 140 miles, or, as the engineers say, to mile post 140, as all new work of the kind Is blocked out into miles for the convenience of letting the con tracts and general construction work. Hence the full extension from the Snake River, at Ontario, will be prac tically 10 miles. The 140-mile post westward from Vale makes the designated terminus south of Dog Mountain, about two miles north of Harney Lake, in the great Harney Valley, about 23 miles south and three miles west of Burns. There is a townsite being platted at the terminus, named Arden, after the great Harrlman estate in Orange Coun ty, New York. The place was first designated as Lovett, but It was found there was another station onhe sys tem of that name. Furtber Extension Expected. Of course, it is generally understood that this will not remain the terminus long, perhaps no longer than at any other point west of Vale, for it Is thought the road will be pushed west ward to Odell, and then southerly to a connection with the Natron branch. But there Is no such proviso in the contracts let. The general contractors are the Utah Construction Company of Salt Lake, and they say their contract extends to Arden and no further. Leaving Arden along the right of way to the east, over what was for merly called the Corvallis & Eastern, a road surveyed about 30 years ago, which survey is set down on moBt of the maps as the Oregon Eastern, the iine runs about 20 miles east and nine miles north to Saddle Mountain, and passes around that mountain to the north, and thence four miles due cast to the little town of Harrlman. At the present time this is the last real town to the west on the projected line, and it has only about half a dozen build ings. Thus far the line has run along to the north of Harney end Malheur lakes. Harrlman is almost due north of the extreme eastern end of the lat ter lake, Arden Is about six miles east if the western end of Harney Lake. Malheur Lake Salt Bed. In attempting to trace out the lino on the map. one will be misled unless something Is known about these lake. Malheur Lake is In no proper 3T.se a lr-ke, at least no such lake as is a.iown on the map. where it apparently covers 75 square miles. There is at ail times water in the western end of it, west of tho Narrows, but the balance Is under trater ocly in the Spring months whn the. Bllten River Is at a high tute. It is. la fact, a tule swamp, and v la;s seven-eighths of Its area ! mowed every year. Malheur Lake flows into Harney Lake. The latter lias no visible out let. Ijir.ce streams flow into It. sjnh as Silver Creek. Silvles Ulver a;il cue Hlitzen River through Malheur Lake. There are also various small stream? ami many sprines whose waters go Into Harney. And. with all of these frrh-water Ftreams making up Its waters, it might be supposed that It is a lake of pure, fresh water. On the contrary. It is so' salty, so permeated with alkaline and other salts, that it Is unfit to drink, and there are no fish whatever in it. It Is a sink hole mere ly, but by appearance It is a beautiful body of water. Lonjr ago Harney Lake flowed into Malheur Lake, or they were both a part of a great inland sea. covering all of Harney Valley. At that time there was an outlet to the east, and the waters from this sea flowed Into the Snake River, through the south fork of the Malheur, which leads east from the end of the lake, about seven miles south of Harrlman. It leads off to the southeast for 18 or 20 miles, thence northerly for a dozen miles or so, when it is intersected by Crane-Creek. That was its old course, but it has carried no water from the lakes for years. Camp Creek and Indian Creek reach this old bed about Anderson Valley, and start Malheur River, and when Crane Creek flows Into it there is quite i stream. Arden Climb of 000 Feet. The difference in the altitude be tween Arden and Vale Is practically 2000 feet, or 2100 at Vale and 4100 nt Arden. As the distance is 140 miles, it will be seen that the average grade is about 14.28 feet to the mile. There are no mountains to cross; the entire dis tance is cross valleys, like Harney, or along water courses. Leaving Harrlman for the east over the survey, the line leads almost due east through a fine valley, nearly level. In about seven miles you come to Crane Creek flowing down from the north. This is in the celebrated Crane Creek Gap, which has figured In all east-and-west roads through the in terior of the state for the last 40 years, or ever since there was any such talk, s that Is the logical route to get inlo the great Harney Valley by. Just why there has been such a hullabaloo about this and other gaps and canyons as strategic points, or points holding the key to the railway situation for the interior, the good Lord only knows, for there is room enough to build a dozen roads through the Crane Creek Gap. ' And to the others we will come later. At Riverside the advance guard of the railway builders is encountered, as an engineers' camp is Just being estab lished there, the picture showing them about to reach the camping site a few rods above the store and postoffice. No actual construction has as yet reached Riverside, but blasting may be heard down the river. F-U iff m , r -Mnas-ninaM"'' ,.,r-..M, .TxrWtmt A s Jet 10 REPORTS IDE Majority Finds Everglades Policy Was Vacillating. WILSON NOT ARRAIGNED Secretary Escapes Personal Blame and Minority Holds Department -Acted Wliolly Within Its Legal Jights.. WASHINGTON. Aug. 19. The Moss committee today presented to the House two reports of its investigation of the Everglades of the charges and the sub sequent inquiry into the drainage di vision of the Department of Agricul ture. The reports take up the charge that a certain circular unfavorable to the sale of Everglades lands was sup pressed in the Department of Agricul ture through the influence of real es tate operators: the question of the re lations between Assistant Secretary Hayes, of the department, . and K. O. Wright, an ex-government employe in a land project at Lake Mattamuskeet, X. C, and the dismissal of C G. Elliott and A. D. Morehouse from the drainage division of the department; on technical charges involving the transfer of Gov ernment funds from one account to another. Policy Called Vacillating. Secretary Wilson escaped personal arraignment at the hands of the major ity in the findings on the Everglades charges. The department's policy to ward the Everglades was characterized as vacillating and "most unfortunate." and as having subjected the depart ment to much suspicion and criticism. The minority report, signed by Rep resentative Sloan, of Nebraska, who said his views were approved by Rep resentatives Higgins and Madden, held ffj at..' Am 5::;:: :::-: :';S? that Secretary Wilson haS acted within his legal discretion. Hayes was condemned by the major ity for his relations with Wright in the North Carolina' project, while the minority held his interest was not one for profit, but only his well-known in terest in the development of community life. DlnmlNsals Were 'Over-Discipline." Both majority and minority agreed that the dismissal of Elliott and More house on technical charges was "over discipline." Assistant. Secretary Hayes in a state ment declared his investigation of the Mattamuskeet property was in con nection with a plan to bring about the organization of a model country life community. "I have made no decision whatever to become a part owner of the lake bed," said Mr. Hayes. "I did not in vest any money nor induce anyone to invest, or authorize my name to be used in making any sale or promoting any company. I did not receive a cent of profit in any way." Brant la Laid on Hayes. The conduct of Assistant Secretary Hayes, of the Agricultural Department, whose relations with former Drainage Engineer Wright were the subject of especial attention ty the committee, was declared in a majority report, presented by Chairman Moss (Dem.), to have been not in harmony "with proper standards of official propriety if not official rectitude." The minority report made by. Representative Sloane (Rep.), of Nebraska, asserted on the other hand that the "unstable" ma jority conclusions were "more' of a charge against the mental capacity and honesty of the committee members" than against Assistant Secretary Hayes. No real criticism of Secretary Wilson was contained in the majority report, the burden of criticism being laid on Assistant Secretary Hayes. The minor ity report, on the other hand, acquitted Hayes of the charges that he "despised all restraint and attempted to capitalize ,his official position 'and draw quick dividend from official opportunity." BABIES MUST GO. Two exquisite ones a Knabe and one Lindeman Baby Grand, at bona fide reductions of $314 and $308, in the Reed-French Piano Co.'a closlng-out sale. Sixth and Bumslde streets. Pay cash or by the month. - a J,4g2 .v.-S: A -J Store Aa r r-v m s n 3pS C1H0HHD Taft Nominates Beliingham Man for Hanford's Place. SENATOR JONES CONFERS Recommendation Said to Have Been Made iy President's Friends in State of "Washington Senior Senator Said to Agree. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington. Aug. 19. Clinton W." Howard, of Beliingham, was today nominated United States District Judge for .West ern Washington, to succeed Judge Han ford, resignefi. The appointment was made immedi ately following a conference between President and Senator Jones, but if Howard was appointed on Jones' recr ommendation, Senator Jones would not admit it. Ever since the resignation of Judge Hanford, Senator Jones was loath to discuss the appointment of a successor, and he has never made known his personal choice for this of fice. It is understood that How ard was recommended by friends of the President in the State of Washing ton, and his appointment proved ac ceptable to Senator Jones. Unless there is opposition from Sen ator Poindexter, Howard will probably be confirmed. Lifesavers Rescue Crew of Five. WASHINGTON, Aug. 19. Life-savers of the new Green Hill station. Rhode Island, made heroic rescue today of the crew of five men of the schoonei R. L. Tay, lumber laden from Bangor. Me., for New York, and wrecked off the Rhode Island coast. . - ; JUDGE TO DECIDE TODAY ttornevs Xot Interested in Issues Believe Xo Second Trial Will Bn . Had' Judge Admits He Has Opinion. LOS ANGELES. Aug. 19. A motion to dismiss the indictment of Clarence S. Darrow on the charge of having bribed Robert F. Bain, a McNamara juror, will be heard by Judge Hutton tomorrow afternoon. The motion was made by the at torneys for the defense today, whex the Chicago lawyer appeared in court for the setting of the trial of the Bain charge. Several grounds were advanced, including the fact that there had been no trial within the 60-day limit after indictment, as provided by statute, and the fact that the defendant had been once placed in jeopardy cn the same charge. It was argued that Darrow was tried on the Bain charge as a part of the general conspiracy charged against him, and had been acquittei and that the prosecution had no evi dence against Darrow which hai cot been introduced in the recent trial.1 Ceurt to Study Authorities. Judge Hston declared there was some foundation for the request, bur he desired to look further into the iu thorities cited him and continued the hearing until tomorrow afta.-r.oon. Neither District -Attorney FraJuricks nor his assistant, W. J. Ford, who represented the state in the trirl which ended last week, was in court today and when District Attorney Hamilton moved that the trial be sSt at a time convenient to the defense. Attorney Rogers said he was ready to vj trial tomorrow. Judge Hutton declared positively that he would not preside at a second trial. "It would be inappropriate," he said, "as I have a decided opinion as to the guilt or innocence of the defendant. Most of the judges in the county share my own mental attitude ami it prob ably would be necessary to call upon the Governor to designate some judge to try the ease." Attorneys Predict Dlsmlnnl. Attorneys not intersted in the caso predict a dismissal of the s?.o nl in dictment against Darrow. Thev cited the action of Judge Willis in the re cent hall of records dynamiting case, when the indictments against Maple and Bender were dismissed after Bert Con ners' case ended in a mistrial. Mr. Darrow denied today that he had arranged to become associated with a firm of lawyers at San Jose, or that he intended making his home in tfiat city. DEFEXSE FUXD BEIXG RAISED San Francisco Lahor Council to Aid Defendants in Indianapolis. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19. With the trial of Olaf A. Tveitmoe. secretary of the California State Building Trades Council, Anton Johannsen, Eugene A. Clar.cy and 49 other prominent labor leaders who are charged with a com plicity in the transporting of dynamite in connection with the destruction of the Los Angeles Times building, draw- Aunt Sally's Advice to Beauty-Seekers W. C. D. says: "Mv elbows are so thick-skinned, goosepimply and muddy, I can't wear short sleeves. How can this condition be overcome?" Don't use elbows as props. The treatment rec ommended to Minnie L. will make your eibows quite presentable. Ellen B. asks: "What should I do for deep lines under my eyes and across my foreheud?" Such lines, and all wrinkles, are best obliterated by bathing affected portions in a good astringent and. tonic lotion, which strengthens and draws in the relaxed tissue. Here's a reliable formula: 1 ounce powdered saxollte. pint witch hazel: mix and use daily until entire ly relieved. Minnie L.: The undue redness, as well as the pimples, may easily be re moved bv using ordinary niercolized '.vax. Applv nightly like cold cream and erase mornings with warm water. Soon you'll have a beautffuliy white, clear, soft and velvety complexion. Mercolized wax. sold by all druggists. Is better than cosmetics for any com plexion trouble. One ounce suffices fdr most conditions. Woman's Realm. Adv. PUBK SKIN COMFORTS ALL SUMMER In the Summer the numerous over night uses of Poslam easily demonstrate Its rare power to clear and heal affect ed skin. Poslam readily cures sunburn, takes away soreness from burns, mosquito bites, scalds, ivy-poisoning, etc. Drives away rashes, pimples and eruptions. Clears red noses and inflamed skin. Itchjng of the feet or attending any skin disease is stopped at once. For the cure of eczema and all the more virulent skin diseases Poslam has won name and fame as the most per fect healing remedy yet evolved. POSLAM SOAP, medicated with Pos lam, is unequalled for the skin, not only when disease is present, but as the safest and most beneficial soap for daily use. toilet and bath. Soothes tender skin, never Irritates. The soap of absolute purity. ' Owl Drug Co. and all druggists sell Poslam (price, 50 cents) and Pos lam Soap (priest-25 cents). For free samples, write to the Emergency Lab oratories 32 West 25th Street, New York City. When nothing else will start dirt You KNOW SAPOLIO WILL DO IT Works Without Waste CLEANS-SCOURS-POLISHES Removal Sale Everything in the Store Sacrificed Everything Must Be Sold Sale Ends Saturday Night A AVerchandise of teril Only.. ing near, a movement has been started to raise funds for the defense of the indicted men. A committee of the San Francisco Labor Council will begin tomorrow the work of collecting money from the af filiated unions. Supervisor Gallagher, secretary of the Council, has requested that prompt hearings be given the committee. Officers of the State Building Trades Council and the California State Fed eration of Labor are canvassing the unions throughout the state for finan cial aid. Frank C. MacDonald, who has the statewide campaign in charge, says that amounts ranging from $50 to Through August . Can be purchased for numerous dates to tho East via i Northern Pacific Railway Until October 31 to return. Liberal stopovers permitted on going or return trip with additional stop during the Park season, lo September 15, to permit visit to Yellowstone National Park Gardiner Gateway is the Official Government Entrance to the Park. Thence Park coaches take guests to Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel. Two 72-Hour Daily Through Trains To Chicago "North Coast Limited" and "Atlantic Express.' STANDARD OIL COMPANY (Incorporated; POBTLAXD, SAX FRAXCISCO. Your Next Trip East Is Your Opportunity to Try The "OLYMPIAN" The "Milwaukee's" Superb Train Between THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AND CHICAGO The usual courtesy of Jlihvaukee's" employes; justly popular Din ing Car Sen-ice; Longer, Higher and Wider Berths; Spacious Dress ing Rooms; Compartments and Lounge-Observalion Car, with Library; Club-room, Barber Shop, Bath-room, etc., are some of the features that make this new train the BEST IN TRANS-CONTINENTAL SERVICE. The fare is the same as the fare for other trains. "Ths New SteelTrail" $500 have already been received. The trial of the indicted labor chiefs be gins October 1 in Indianapolis. Tribes Land to Be Sold. WASHINGTON. Aug. 19. The House passed a bill today authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to sell, under such terms as he may determine, the land and timber in Oklahoma belonging to the Five Civilized tribes. There are 10,800 acres of the land, which, with the timber, are expected to' bring up wards of $500,000. Attend Rosenthal's great Ehoe sale." and September TICKETS Let us give you particulars as to 1 fares East and to nnd through the Park and Sleeping Car and Train ser vice and furnish you Park literature. A. D. Charlton, A. G. P. A. Portland 255 Morrison Street. Main 244 Phones A 1244 For further details, sleeping ear reservations, descriptive literature, etc., plcaVe call on or address . E. K. Garrison, District Frt. and Pass. Agent., Railway Exchange, Third and Stark. J. 0. Thomas. Ticket Agent, Portland, Or.