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THE MORXIXG OKEGONIAX, FRIDAY. MARCH 21. 1913. NEEDS OF SCHOOLS WILL BE STUDIED Professor Elwood J. Cubberley Arrives in Portland to Take Up Work. THREE OTHERS MAY HELP Noted Educational Experts of Nation Are Invited to Surrey System and Equipment Now in Use in Portland. "The Intent of such a school survey as is proposed in Portland," said Pro fessor Elwood J. Cubberly last night. in an Interview. "Is to una out what already has been done, the particular school needs of the city and how they are being met, what additions or extensions are desirapie, and about what they will cost in short, to determine how to get a maxi mum of educational efficiency on basis of absolute economy. Professor Cubberly. who will direct the survey, arrived in Portland yester day from Palo Alto, Cal.. coming on the Invitation of the taxpayers com mittee, chosen at a mass meeting last December. The members of the com mittee are Richard W. Montague, Mrs. Millie K. Trumbull. L. A. Lewis, J. A. Madsen and I. G. Goldsmith. He is head of the department of education of Iceland Stanford University, and has had previous experience in school sur vey work, conducting a survey at Bai tlmore two years ago. Other Will Aid la Work. "The Portland schools enjoy a good reputation, one well above the aver age, said Professor Cubberly, "and I anticipate that we will find more work to do in determining what you have than what you need. Aa a rule there is a good deal to be done In ad- Justing the school system to the needs of the community. With Professor Cubberly in the work of making a complete survey of the school system and equipment of Port land. Including buildings, grounds, books and apparatus, several other noted educational experts will be as soclated. The only other selection deft' nltely made at present Is that of Frank Epauldlng, superintendent of schools of Newton. Mass., credited with having built up the best school system In New England In that city. Others who have been invited to as sist in the survey are: Edward C. El liott, professor of education at the Uni versity of Wisconsin, who has Just completed a survey of the New York City school system; Dr. F. B. Dress ier, of Washington. D. C, expert on schoolhouses and school hygiene for the United States Bureau of Educa tion, and J. H. Francis, superintend ent of tbe Los Angeles city schools. Prominent Mea Iavtted, It is expected that of the three men, irho were invited by telegraph last light, there Is little question that at :east Professor Elliott and Superin tendent Francis will accept. It is the purpose of the taxpayers' ?ommtttee, of which Richard W, Mont licue Is chairman, to secure the best commission ever assembled In America "or a school survey. The men invited ire pre-eminent in their several lines t educational work. Professor Cubberly will return to Talo Alto tonight. He has made ar rangements to have a large amount of itatlstlral matter sent to him there, ind will start work on it April 1. He will come to Portland April 10, at which time Professor Spaulding and prob ibly other members of the survey committee will arrive and begin the work that is to determine the exact status of Portland's educational system. FIFTH WILL SUIT BEGUN Vlece) of Mrs. Caroline D. I "air Wants Another Slice of Estate. NEW YORK, March SO. Another suit for 1-4S of the estate left by Mrs. Caro line D. Fair, who was killed with her husband, Charles L. Fair, in an auto mobile accident in Franco In 1915, was filed today in the Supreme Court. This is the fifth suit of the same nature filed by children of Mrs. Sarah Lefler, who was a sister of Mrs. Fair. Mrs. Herman Oelrichs and Mrs. William K. Vanderbllt, sisters of Charles L. Fair, are named as defendants with others, ss in all the other suits. Mrs. Annie B. Leonard, the plaintiff In the latest action, was formerly Miss Annie Lefler. It Is contended that the estate should have been administered in New Tork stafe instead of California, thus changing the Tight of relatives '.o the residuary estate. today will be entertained while here by a committee of the Commercial Club, by bankers, business men and the news papers. The student bodv is headed by Pro- feasor Bexell. dean of the school of commerce and Professor William Oaskins, director of the school of music The young men will lose no time while in the city, for they win xaxe aa vantage of the opportunity of seeing how the business of a big city is con ducted. During the day they will visit some of the banks, the wholesale-houses, de partment stores and big offices. To night, after the concert by the glee club at the Bungalow Theater, they will visit The Oregonian office. The other newspapers will entertain them. tomorrow. A Commercial Club committee will entertain the students at luncheon at noon today at the club. The Commercial Club committee. which has the entertainment of the college boys In hand, is composed of A. H. Averill, John F. Carroll, W. E. Coman, Emery Olmstead, Dr. E. A. Pierce, J. P. Rasmussen. Judge C. H, Carey, F. A. Freeman. Sam Hill, C. C. Chapman. J. R. Rogers and J. Fred Larsen will assist. TIOARDViLLE AFTER LINE CITIZENS URGE EXTENSION OF ELECTRIC ROAD. Flan Offered for Consideration Is to Open Fertile -Tualatin Valley District. TIGARDVILLE. Or., March 20. (Spe cial., Citizens of this place are mak ing an effort to have the proposed New- berg and McMinnvllle electric railway' extended to this place, leaving the main line near Greenberg station. The route considered runs through the Quigley Gap of Missionary Ridge, into a fertl'e. though undeveloped farm ing and .small-home district in the Tualatin River Valley, which as yet has no railroad connection. A heavy pas senger and freight business, it is be lieved, would reward the builders. Through the efforts of the Commer cial Club, a petition has been signed by about 200 persons, asking the estab lishment of a rural mail route from Tigardville to eliminate the Inconven ience now experienced, of the farmers having their freight shipped to one point, while receiving their mall at an other. KEEFE'S CASE IS REVIVED Wilson to Review Recommendation of Tuft's Secretary. WASHINGTON, March i0. President Wilson probably will take up the rec ommendations of ex-Secretary of Com merce and Labor Nagel to ex-President Taft on the official conduct of Daniel J. Keefe, of Detroit, Commissioner General of Immigration. The report recommended that the resignation of Mr. Keefe be requested and declared that he had accepted free transporta tion from railroad and steamship compalnes for himself and members of his family. Mr. Taft after considering the case several times refused to take any ac tion and left it as a legacy to the Wil son Administration. The papers have been stored away in files of the new Department of Labor for several weeks, but were sent to the White House to day. FREIGHT ON STEEL IS CUT O.-W. R. & X. Announces New Rate Out of Portland. Reduced freight rates for structural steel announced yesterday by the O.-W. R. . N Company, to become effective April 5. will permit local fabricators to compete in the Northwest with their Uastern competitors. In minimum carload lots of 40.000 pounds the company will haul this cla;s of material to Spokane and points In Eastern Oregon, Eastern Washing ton and Northern Idaho for 30 cents per 100 pounds. The former rate was to cents. This, It is declared, will en able local manufacturers to ship the finished steel to Portland, fabricate It and ship it hack to the interior points at a lower rate than the Eastern fab ricators can ship It direct. INSPECTOR MAKES FLIGHT Representative Tadgctt Tries Air Craft at Guantanamo. WASHINGTON. March 10. Represen tative Padgett, chairman of the House naval affairs committee, which vis ited the naval station at Guantanamo, Cuba, yesterday, made his first aero plane flight in company with one of the Navy aviators there, according to wireless advices received at the Navy Department today. The trip was accomplished without accident. In the presence of the other members of the Congressional party, which has been making a tou of the Panama Canal and the West Indies. STUDENTS T0 SEE CITY Members or College Glee Club AA'ill Be Entertained In Portland. Students of the Oregon Agricultural College who will tccompany members of their college glee club to Portland PLUNGER'S ESTATE NIL "Deacon" White Leaves Nothing to Administer, Relatives Say. NEW TORK, March 20. Stephen Van Culen White; known as "Deacon" White, who won and lost several for tunes in stock market speculation, died penniless. This was stated by rela tives today, who declared that no ap plication for the appointment of an administrator would be made for the reason that there is nothing to admin ister. "Deacon" White's most noted "plunge" In the market was a pur chase of 10.000,000 bushels of corn in 1891. The bottom fell out of the mar ket before he had a chance to dispose of his holdings and his third fortune was swept away. He died In January at the age of 81 years. ' EAST SIDE CLUB MEETS Ordinance Requiring Cheap Carfare In Rush Hours Indorsed. At the meeting of the East Side Busi ness Men's Club last night, C. C. Hall, assistant secretary, reported that he had been unable to get any information concerning the present cost of collect ing water rents. An effort will be made to get a statement of the expenses for January and February 1912 and 1913, for comparison. S. C. Davis, of the Tacoma Light & Power Company, announced that he would come to Portland' and tell about the operation of the municipal plant when desired. The club indorsed the ordinance re quiring the streetcar company to sell eight tickets for 25 cents, good during rush hours. KING'S DEATH QUICK Autopsy Shows Greek Ruler's Lungs and Heart Pierced. SMILE SHOWS END EASY Clothing Cannot lie Removed and as Result Royal Victim Will Be Buried In Field Uniform Be Wore at Time of Tragedy. SALONIKI, March 20. The autopsy on the body of King George today dis closed that the bullet fired by Aleko Schinas pierced the lungs and heart. The death of the King must have been instantaneous. The smile which still il lumines the face shows that the end was peaceful. It was found impossible to remove the clothing of the King; therefore he will be burled in the field uniform which he was wearing at the time of his death. WARSHIP WILTi CARRY BODY After Being Proclaimed Constantino Will Accompany Corpse. ATHENS, March '20. The body of the late King George will be placed aboard a warship at Salonikl March 26 and transported to Athens, arriving here the following day. King Constantlne, after he is pro claimed tomorrow, will proceed to Sa loniki, accompanied by Premier Vemze los, and with the Dowager Queen Olga and the other members of the royal family return here with the King's body. The funeral probably will take place March 30, as the lying in state will occupy three days. Military hon ors will be rendered not only, by the Athens garrison, but by an entire mili tary division which "has been ordered here for that purpose. CORN TO BEYAKIMA CROP Six Thousand Acres In Valley to Be Planted This Year. More than 6000 acres of land In the Takima Valley will be planted to corn this year, according to advices received yesterday by R. B. Miller, traffic man ager of the O.-W. R. & N. Co. Similar Information comes from al most every point in the Northwest. It is held as substantial proof that Ore gon and Washington can be developed into the best corn-producing territory in the United States. It is only a few years since the corn-growing propa ganda first was preached. Farmers then said corn wouldn't grow here. The agricultural colleges proved the con trary. "In 10 years," prophesied Mr. Miller yesterday, "Oregon will be producing more corn than wheat and the wheat output will be greater even than it is today." SYRUP OF FIGS IS BEST FOR A CHILD If Its Little Tongue I Coated, Breath Feverish, Stomach Sour and Bowels Clogged. Every mother Immediately realises after giving her child delicious Syrup of Figs that this is the ideal 1 and physic for the children. Nothing else regulates the little one's stomach, liver and SO feet of tender bowels so promptly, besides they dearly love its delightful fig taste. If your child isn't feeling well: rest ing nicely; eating regularly and acting naturally it is a sure sign that Its little Insldes need a gentle, thorough cleans ing at once. When cross. Irritable, feverish, stom ach sour, breath bad or your little one has stomach-ache, diarrhoea, sore throat, full of cold, tongue coated: give a teaspoonful of Syrup of Figs and in a few hours all the foul, constipated, ctogged-up waste, undigested food and sour bile will gently move on and out of Its little bowels without nausea, griping or weakness, and you will surely have a weU, happy and smiling child again shortly. ' With Byrup of Figs you are not drugging your children, being com posed entirely of luscious figs, senna and aromatlcs, it cannot be harmful. Mothers should always keep Syrup of Figs handy. It la the only stomach, liver and bowel cleanser and regu lator needed a little given today will save a sick child tomorrow. Full directions for children of all ages and grown-ups plainly printed on the package. Ask your druggist for the full name. "Syrup of Figs and Ellilr of Senna, prepared by the California Fig Syrup Co. This Is the delicious tasting, genu ine old reliable. Refuso anything else offered. consultation of specialists attending H. H. Kohlsaat, publisher of the Chicago Inter-Ocean, who recently suffered a slight hemorrhage of the brain, it was announced tonight that after two or three weeks of absolute rest he will have made a complete recovery. MITCHELL AIDS SULZER LABOR LEADER COJ.SCl.TKD OJf PEVDIX LEGISLATION". MINER'S WIDOW REWARDED Mineral Tract Awarded to Wife of Discoverer 1 9 Years After Death. ST. PAUL. March 20. Nineteen years after the death of her husband, cassius M. Merritt, one of the discoverers of the Minnesota Iron Range, his widow, now Mrs. Eliza M. Arnold, of Califor nia, received today, by a Supreme Court decree, an award of damages amounting approximately to one- fourth of the value of a rich 40-acre tract In the range district. Mrs. Arnold sued Hansen K. smith. charging that he gained possession of the land while acting In bis capacity as administrator, with full knowledge that the land was of value, although the estate had been declared Insolvent. The Supreme Courts decision today was an aftlrmation ot tne tower court's finding. "FRAT" TOLD TO DISBAND Illinois Students Accused of Using Alcoholic Liquors Excessively. VBLOOMIXGTON. I1L. March 20. The council of administration of the Uni versity of Illinois issued an order to day to Yoxan. an exclusive secret so ciety, to disband by June 1. Alleged excessive use of intoxicating liquors caused the order. This society was founded In 1905 and elected to membership upper class men from the leading fraternities. Stayton Team Flajs March 25. STAY TON, Or March 20. (Special.) The baseball spirit has appeared at this place and local enthusiasts are preparing for the opening of the sea son. March 3. The baseball club will give the annual Easter dance at the opera-house and will use the proceeds to repair the stands, fences, etc Man ager Thoma would like to hear from some of the teams regarding games for the coming year. Woodstock Pupils to Entertain. The pupils of the Woodstock school will give an entertainment at the school this afternoon at 2:40 o'clock. M. O. Evans, of the Oregon Agricultural Col lege, will address the students on school gardens. After the entertain ment there will be a parent and teach ers' meeting. All interested are welcome. Wisconsin Alms at Fraternities. MADISON. Wis March 20. By a vote of five to three, the State Assem bly committee on education reported tonight a bill to abolish Greek letter societies at the University of Wisconsin. MEAD FUNERAL ARRANGED State Officials to Honor ex-Gover nor of Washington. BELLINGHAM. Wash:, March 20. Complete arrangements were made late this evening for the funeral of ex Governor Albert F. Mead, who -lted suddenly of heart trouble yesterday. The services will be held Sunday aft ernoon at 2 o'clock in Trinity Methodist Church, with the Rev. H. N. Temple In charge. State officers will attend the funeral and Governor Lister vill speak briefly. Interment will be in Bay View Ceme tery in a lot which Is the gift of the cltv, through the Cemetery Board. Through the Chamber of Commerce, of which Governor Mead was president, a suitable monument is to be erected- at his grave at once. H. H. Kohlsaat Will Recover. NEW YORK. March 20. Following a Report Is Current That Federation Vice-President Will Head New State Department. ALBANY, N. Y., March 20. John Mitchell, vice-president of the Amer ican Federation of Labor, mas agreed to assist Governor Sulzer in pasnlng upon proposed labor reform legisla tion, including the bills drafted by the New York state factory investigating committee and also on the workmen's compensation problem. Mr. Mitchell came to Albany today for a conference with the executive. Mr. Mitchell's visit gave rise to a report that the Governor had offered to name him as head of the proposed reorganized state labor department at an annual salary of JSO0O. Neither the Governor nor Mitchell would say whether this subject was discussed. The Governor, however, declared that "If New York State could get John Mitchell to take charge of its state labor department it would be the luck iest state in the Union." 'I have given Mr. Mitchell," he add ed, "copies of all labor bills pending before the Legislature and he has agreed to assist me In considering them." SENATORS PLEAD FOR KING Appointment as Associate Justice in Conrt of Claims Is Urged. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash incton. March 20. Senators Chamser- lain and Lane had a conference with President Wilson and recommended the appointmentment of National Commit teeman Will K. King, ot t-ortiana, as Associate Justice of the Court of Claims. They had been Informed that the Chief Justiceship is to be given- to justice Howry by way of promotion. Assoc: ate Justices receive 16000 a year. If King cannot have this position, the Senators asked that some other Federal Judgeship be given him. Sena tor Chamberlain is satisfied King will be appointed and probably on the Court of Claims. The "Grand Parade" On Easter Morning is a time when most men and women put on their best and newest things and go out to look their best. It's a good idea, too; it fits the spirit of the day to be new and fresh and smart. Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes are made for the men that want to look their best. The new Spring models are particularly smart and stylish. "We want all you good dressers to see them early. We have frock suits for those who want them, sack suits, varsity and box-back ef fects; in fact, every snappy style you'll want to wear. They'll distin guish your dress, put a snap of refine ment to your appearance and will give you more than satisfaction. See what good clothes we offer at $25. The fabrics, the workmanship, the fit, that's what you '11 buy in these garments. We have many for less than this price and many at a higher price, but we advise you to see our $25 line. ( Copyright Hart Schaffner & Marx Sam'l Rosenblatt W Co Northwest Corner, Third and Morrison Streets . Alan natltlfvna man-user puoiowu. were started for the same purpose of ... . 1. " , V n annulling t"e icui ... ! . i. ToMfff " T'lwjiv on F.l8t OUUIUC1U First street and granting the company a franchise on that street with a common-user. Petitions for both measures are being circulated together, the ob ject being to get both measures on the ballot at the June election. "hese measures are the same as were passed by the City Council and vetoed by Mayor Rushlight. It will require about 6000 names on the petitions In order to get them on the ballot. Woman Arrested as Bank Robber. DALLAS, Tex., March 20. Detectives Investigating the robbery of $12,000 from a Bastrop, La., bank took into custody on suspicion here today Mrs. Harry Robinson and three men. In a money belt Mrs. Robinson wore was J2600 In bills, besides some jewels. One of the three men prisoners was Mrs. Robinson's husband. Club Circulates Petitions. Circulation of petitions were started yesterday by the East Side Business Men's Club, annulling the fran"Mse of the O.-W. R. & N. Co. on East Second street and granting the company a franchise on that street with a com- A SWEET REMEMBRANCE BREATHING THE SEASON'S FRAGRANCE Tonseth Potted Plants and Cut Flowers EASTER LILIES 'AZALEAS HYACINTHS TULIPS In All Colors Beautiful Decorative Plants at Prices That Suit Your Purse. CUT FLOWERS ROSES CARNATIONS VIOLETS SWEET PEAS These Are Always Best From TONSETH FLORAL CO. 133 Sixth Street A 1103 Oregoa las Bids -Mala 5103 Keeping in Touch With Home IT IS wonderful how much satisfaction can be obtained from a talk over the Bell Telephone. A letter carries words, but the Bell Service has been brought up to such a point of perfection that the modulations of the voice are clearly heard. The cheery tones show that the talker is well and in good spirits. The call may come from a suburban village or a distant city, but within the limits of the carrying power of the voice the Bell Service carries the tone as well. You get a personal interview with a friend hundreds of miles away. The Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company Every Bell Telephone Is the Center of the System O SH:r ''fee ?,W '3 ja.7Z iS ? SS-Wfr j yyf, n j,,,--a-,, IM ijr,w. r mm -c '-t ... - A Group at Martin & Forbes Co.'s Store at 347 Washington Street A Show Well Worth Seeing "j B3io5.o":