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g : THE MORNING OREGOXIAy, MONDAY, TtOTEMBER 16, ltmo. ! COUNTRY WORK I OF GREAT VALUE j ''Roosevelt Urges Farmers to Promote Efforts of Com r mission. ! NAMES TWO NEW MEMBERS , Charles B. Ram'II and W illiam F. 1 Jieard Appointed Chairman Bai- ley Says Public Interest In ' Subject Is Widespread. ' WASHINGTON. Nov. 13. Thorough eo-operatjon of farmers and professional -Interests connected with tllem through out' the United States, the work of the Country Life Commission, is urged, and the appointment of two additional mem bers of the Commission. Charles S. Barrett.-of 1'nloii City, 'a.. and William A. Beard, of Sacramento. Cal., is announced In a litter of President Roosevelt to 'Chairman Bailey, of the Commission. Work Is Valuable. The letter and rely of .Mr. Bailey welcoming Mr. Roosevelt's suggestions were made public today. The Iresl ilrrt'a letter follows, dated November 9: "My Dear Professor Hailey: I wish at -the outset cordially to thank you for the s way in which you have taken hold of The work you are doing. No more valua ble work for the people of this country in le done, because no more valuable work for the farmers of this country can be done. "Now. of course, the whole success of the work depends upon the attitude of the people in the open country: of the ' farming people of the I'nlted States. If they ft-el an awakening in what they pre doing they should manifest it. Moreover, it is essential that the farm er, the men alio actually live on the "soil, sliould feel a sense of ownership in this Commission: should feel that you gentlemen in very truth represent them and are in response to their wishes. ! You should get in touch with the farm ers of the country and tlnd out from .' them, m far as you are able just what j they regard as subjects which you 'should deal with. This you are already doing by sending out a circular of ques tions and by holding meetings in differ ent parts of the I'nited States. Rut per ! haps something more ran be done. I . therefore ask the farmers to come to ' nether in the several school districts of ', the I nited States, so that they may meet and consider these subjects. I suggest J the school districts because the school- house m-ould be the natural place for siich meetings: or they could meet at 'other convenient places. It would be !wi ll If the meetings could be held in the next three or four weeks, that Is. be fore Congress" adjourns prior to the Christmas holiday?, so that at the time '.f the reassembling of Congress early In J January you will have reports of the meetings ar.d will be in a position to ad Jv'.se definitely what should be done. I ask you that you urge that they meet .not later than Saturday. December 5. ; Advises Subjects to Discuss. "Throughout this letter where I use the word farmer I mean every person con nected with the farm in whatever ca ' pacity. "You know better than I what topics will he discussed. How would It do to .Include such topics as "The Efficiency of !tho Rural Schools.' Farmers' Organlza - tions,' 'The Question of Farm Labor." 'The Need of Good Roads.' "improved 'INist.il facilities. ' 'sanitary Conditions on 1 tile Farm," etc.? ', " Your desire should be to get In touch with and represent the farmers themselves. The commission now con- sists of live members. I shall ask two more gentlemen to serve upon It, so th.it the full membership will be aa fol- tows: "Professor I- II- Railey, New York Ftale College of Agriculture, Ithaca, Chairman; Henry Walluce. Wallaces Karmer. Ies Moines; Kenyon I Rut tertield. president Massachusetts Agrl ' cultural College, Amherst, Mass.; Glf itord I'inchou Washington. D. C; Wal ' 1. r 11. Page, of North Carolina; .Charles S. Harretl, Union City. Go., -nd William A. Heard. Sacramento. Cal. ; "Again thanking you and with all 'fEood wishes for your success in this 'great and important work, believe me, 'Very sincerely yours. "THEODORE ROOSEVELT." Public Interest Widespread. Ma. 'alley's reply follows: ! 'The Commission on Country Life is 'very much gratified that its efforts -iuive met with your approval. The pul. !u- Interest In the subject seems to c -widespread and to be -constantly .growing as the purpose of the work fc. -comes known. Discussion of the in- s liry that the commission is makiug among themselves is the best means of .arriving at a. clear understanding of .what the country life problems really are. The commission gladly welcomes tour suggestions that ail country people rome together to consider these great aues:lois. and hereby requests all per- ;.ms who are siMH-'.ally interested in the aeifare of the open country to meet in .their usual gathering places on or before I"ccember a to discuss the subject you i iggest or any of the questions on which ." Hie commission is making Inquiries. "Copies of the quistions may be se tured by writing to toe commission on country life. Washington. D. C. The commission desires that so far as pos- i.ble a general summary or estimate of the discussions !n all the meeting places ' promptly sent lo its office In Wash ington, so that It may have the benefit ,Df ail suggestions in preparing Its report." SRYAN WILL BE SENATOR i tr.inilr.ue.1 Fr.m First 1'are primaries this past Summer and Kail, 'will be ontlnued during the Winter, when Stale Legislatures choose suc cessors to Senators whose terms expire an .Miirci 4 next. and. after a two years' rtill. wilt be resumed to the primariea .and elections of lyii). A good start has already been made, and a number of the "undesirable" Senators have al Teady been uefeated, but. unfortunately, not all ot that class whose terms ex pire on the fourth of March next will be left at home. Some will hold over -because they still control the political .machines in their states and will be able to override public sentiment for the t'me being. However, it is already known that Senator Ha nsbrough. of North Dakota: Senator Koraker. of Ohio: Senator llemenway. of Indiana; Senator Kltt redge, of South Dakota: Senator Long, of Kansas, and Senator Piatt, of New York, will not be returned. i How They Are Beaten. 4 Hai.sbrough was defeated because he was nntiue to the peuple of his state, tad. ea.uUl umrua- -to 4be railroad-In terests that elected him. The positive proof that Senator Foraker was a paid servant of the Standard Oil Company made it Impossible for him to secure re-election. The laft people, who now control Ohio, wl'.k not consent to For aker's return under any circumstances. Senator Hemenway will be eliminated because the Democrats have captured the Indiana Legislature. Senator Kitt redge was defeated at the primary be cause "the people"' have begun to rule in South Dakota and have declined to longer .ako dictation from James J. Hill and his railroad bosses. The re formers were also Instrumental In eliminating- Senator Long, of Kansas. The extermination of Tom Piatt will re sult from a like cause, for the people have come into their own, and are through with corrupt boss rule In New York state. ' Some- 'Will Go Back. Among the Senators whose terms ex pire next March are several who should be defeated, but who, will probably be re-elected. Among them is Senator Penrose, of Pennsylvania, the successor of the late Matt Quay as boss, of the Keystone State. In all the country there Is not a more corrupt machine than the old Quay machine In Pennsyl vania, and there Is no man In the Sen ate who haa done as dirty political work as Penrose. But the machine Is still dominant in Pennsylvania, and therefore Penrose will be returned. Senator Gallinger. of New Hanip- JLBXICAX POLICE INSPECTOR VISITS SEW YORK. "ft, V. Vs- Jose Manuel Reyea. NEW YORK. Nov. 14. (Spe cial. 'Jose Manuel Reyes is one of the eight police Inspectors of the City of Mexico. He Is here to accompany one Mexican Police Rrtnd on a tour of the United States and to make observations of police customs In this cbuntry. He was welcomed to New York by Mayor MeClellan at the recent review of the traffic squad. He will make formal Inspection of the police of other cities before returning to the Mexican capital. Mr. Reyes Is not the New York idea of a police inspector. He wears a silk hat and frock coat and might easily be mistaken for a diplomat. But there is no evi dence that he Is as "chesty" as most of the New York high police officials. shire, is not the type of man who ought to hold the seat In the Senate. Gallinger 13 altogether too friendly with the railroads of New England, and he Is altogether too friendly with the corporations of the District of Co lumbia to enable him to honestly con duct the business of the committee of the District of Columbia, of which he Is chairman. The railroads made Gal linger. and this time, anyway, they will be able to return him. The present and Incoming adminis trations would have been glad if some other Republican had been indorsed in place of Senator Hcyburn, of Idaho. During his six years In the Senate Heyburn has been one of the most bit ter opoonents of various administra tion policies, and It Is not going too far to say that great disappointment was felt in administration circles when no one entered the field against him at the Idaho state convention. Inas much as he Is the only Republican can didate for the Senate in Idaho. Mr. Heyburn will unquestionably be re elected, but it would have been Joyful news to Mr. Roosevelt as well as to Mr. Taft If a change could have been brought about In that state. There will be a fight in the Illinois Legislature thla Winter, and It is not certain that Senator Hopkins will be re-elected. While he received the high est vote at the primary, he did not get a majority vote. A much better man than Hopkins could be sent to the Senate, because Hopkins has not been in harmony with the Roosevelt admin istration, and of course will not be in harmony with the Taft admin istration. He Is less objectionable than some other Senators, but at the same time there would be much rejoicing In Washington If his enemies could bring about his defeat. Senator Hopkins is too intimately connected with Senator Aldrlch to enable him to render the very best service. There has never been any question of tlie election of Senator Perkins, of California. The Southern Pacific Rail road still controls that state, and the Southern Pacific Railroad made Perkins and will keep him In office. Califor nia did not get a primary law in time to eliminate the senior Senator. PROPERTY VALUES HIGHER Vamhlll's Assessment for 1908 Slums Half Million Advance. . M'MINNVILoE. Or., Nov. 15. (Spe cial.) Yamhill County's total equalised assessment for UUi is 12.235.5;0, against lIl.TOJ.a?! last year, a gain of more than half a million over the former assessment. Following is the summary: A res of tillable land. 1 IS. 712: value 14. SV4.31.Y Acres non-tillable land, 2St,s-J7; value 12. St.ti.Y Improvements on deeded or patented lands. Hi7 Ml.".. Value of lon lots. l.VIU.S.I.I. Value of Improvement! un town lots, Value of improvements on lands not deeded or patented. $n.t.050 Milea of railroad. rh.lw; valua Sr.SS.120. Value of iilot ground. $15,100. Value f robins sleek. S;3.10. Western Union Telegraph Company, 52-77 miles; value pa. ine states Tel. and Tel. Co., 103 miles: value Jt2-70. Pa.-lnc States Tel. and Tel. Co.. 704 phones and & awilrhboorde. S.MM1. steamboats, stationary eneines and man-uiucturlna- machinery. 1131. &."&. Merchandise and stock in trade, $430,433. Farmtna- Implements, wagons, carriages, etc.. l:ts.o;v Money. S172.4K3. Notes and ac.-ounts. JS.l3.92o. Shares of stork. fiSTO; value :tSS,lR3. HousehoM furniture, watdiea. Jewelry, etc $.;i:t.!s;3. Number of horaes and mule, 6090; value ''Number of rattle. I1.S02: value K04.503. Number of sheep and fcoata, .".3.SJ0; value. VNvimber ef swine, fl.ltl: value. 124.815. Number of dn. 1I.23V value. Sstnj Total i!u of all taxable property. ILS,- DENY ANY FRICTION I - On Best of Terms With Japan, Say Officials. RELATIONS ARE CLOSER State Department Declares No Re quest Has Been Made on Japan to Define Her, Position Re garding Chinese Affairs. WASHINGTON. Nov. 15. The attention of the Administration was again directed to the publications indicating it to be the purpose of the United States Govern ment to force Japan's hand with a view to securing assurances regarding her In tentions toward Manchuria. Denial was made, both at the White House and at the State Department, that there was any friction witli Japan or that such a re quest or demand had been made.. As a matter of fact, all that has been done, as stated in the Associated Press dispatches, was to make an effort to se cure a more definite statement from Ja pan touching her position in Manchuria, she having given more definite assur ances to the other countries having inter ests in Asia than to the United States. White House Makes Denial. The White House statement follows: 'The statement that there haa been any friction between the State Depart ment and the Japanese government Is entirely erroneous. On' the contrary, the relations between the two governments have been constantly growing closer and the understanding better. The statement as to there being any friction is not merely unwarranted, but the direct re verse of the facts." This was issued from the State De partment: Relations Never Closer. 'There is no foundation whatever for the statement that any demand or request or su'igest'.on in any form has been made by the State Department to Japan to de clare or define its position In China or regarding China. Japan has repeatedly, and recently, in an informal agreement with Russia. France and England, de clared her purpose to maintain -the inde pendence and integrity of China, and her policy is well known to be entirely in harmony with that of the United States. In fact, the relations between Japan and the United States were never closer nor better than they are at this moment and there is no question whatever at Issue between the two countries." CLERK CLUBBED BY THUGS F. E. GCILD SEVERELY BEATEN IX SALEM STORE. Robbers Then Gather Up Quantity of Clothing and Make Good Their Escape. SALEM. Or., Nov. 15. (Special.) Frank E. Guild, a clerk and night guard at the Barnes Cash Store, in this city, was clubbed over the head, gagged and bound by two burglars early this morn ing and was left in that condition, while the robbers gathered up a quan tity of clothing and made good their escape. Gulid suffered three deep cuta on the top or the head, each going to the bone. The blows were struck with a Jimmle, such as burglars use. Though severely Injured Guild will recover. Guild Is a son of Mrs. J. C. Fitch, of 27 East Seventh street, Portland, and Is 27 years old. He Is employed as a clerk and also to sleep In the store at night. Apparently the two robbers secreted themselves In the store before closing time last evening, and at 2 o'clock this morning when Guild awoke they were standing beside his bed. As soon as he opened his eyes they clubbed him and, after binding and gagging him, warned him not to try to make a disturbance. They took 110 from his pockets and what clothing and shoes thev wanted and left. After half an hour's effort Guild freed himself and gave an alarm. As the men were masked and they blindfolded- him as soon as he had been stunned by the blows, he could give but a meager description of his assailants. One had a heavy, gruff voice, while the other had a fine, soft voice, though not as soft as that of a woman. Because a number of those who first visited the scene handled the Jlmmie, It was Impossible to give bloodhounds a scent upon which to. work, and It is doubt ful whether any trace of the men will be found. Guild was taken to the resi dence of E. T. Barnes, where he will be cared for. San Pedro Shipping. SAN PEDRO, Cal., Nov. 15. The steamer San Gabriel arrived from the Umpqua River with 500,000 feet o lum ber. The steamer Bee arrived from Grays Harbor with 600.000 feet of lumber. The schooner E. K. Wood arrived 19 days from Hoqulam with 700,000 feet of lumber. Only One "BROHO QUTNTNF." That Is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for the sis-nature of K. W. GROVE. Used the World over to Cure a Told In One rmv. 2m-. LEFT CX HER DOORSTEP FOB THIS MOTHER Mrs. A. O. Tusob, of LI Termors, Cal., writes: "I picked up from my door step one day a little book in which I soom became Terr much interested. My little girl of Are years of age had beem troubled for a long time with loss of appetite, extreme nervousness and uadu fatigue. She was all run dowa and ia a very delicate coadition. "Thia Uttle book was very eompre henslvaly written, and told of the mew method f extracting the medicinal ele ments of tha cod's liver from the oil, eliminating the obnoxious oil which ia m hard for children to take. " 'Just the thing,' said I, for my little daughter,' and I immediately west for a bottle of Vlnol. It helped her woa derfully. She has gained rapidly In flesh and strength, and she does not take cold half so easily. "I am extremely grateful for tha good it has done her,' and I hope other mothers who have weak, delicate or ailing children will be benefited by my experience and just rive Vlnol a trial." YYoodard, Clarke Ss Co., Druggist. spsrtlaod, I m m . Agents for the Royal Worcester Corsets The only store in Port land where you can buy this famous make. We cany them in grades from 50c to $20.00 each, and fit all grades at $1.50 and over. Over 150 mod els for you to choose from. Expert fitters; conveniently located fitting-rooms. Port prices that mean quick sales to discriminating buyers. Notwithstanding the exclusweness alidthesueriority of the modes we carry, we sell women's attire for less than the ordinary grades in other establishments. Come and let us convince you that we speak the truth. Phenomenal Bargains in Dress Goods This phenomenal special featured for today, Tuesday and Wednesday. Just 2540 yards of decidedly desirable dress fabrics in checked voiles, cheviots, fancy striped serges, herring u J o Aicn Innbinas in strines. checks and plaids. Fine assortment as to LfyJilVZ UIIU at UflUff IVtO J ,vAf. nJ MS'i'i ..- , . . . . or this magnificent 101 a Grenadines most nnrl and 44-inch widths; about 750 yards in all the preferred CQp ar.-.lpa. valnpR. tn .41.50 the vard. choice WwlJ Fancy Linen Scarfs Values to $25 at Half A stirring special in the Art Department, second floor. They are in Irish Point, Cluny Lace, or Japanese Drawnwork a designs; sizes 18x45, 18x54 or 20x63 in. Reg. $1.50 to $25. . Free Embroidery Afternoon .From Pattern Hats All Go at $15 Regular values to $90.00, but for a grand clean-up of all the rich models that remain we reduced the price to only $15.00. Im ported and New York productions of the highest order. Exclusive styles, not to be duplicated. Choice now , 15.00 Umbrellas for Men, Women We are prepared for early holiday gift-seekers in the Umbrella Sec tion. Men's, Women's and Children's Umbrellas, at prices from the very lowest up to $25.00 each. We direct special attention to our line of men's and women's umbrellas at $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00. All are guaranteed perfect in every respect, and there is a wide assort ment of handles. DRINK SHOPS ARE TAXED Fossil Council Also Demands Bonds to Insure Orderly Establishments. POSSIU Or., Nov. 15. (Special.) The City Council, after much deliberation, jiassed an occupation tax ordinance. Since the town was voted dry three years ago. tha seven-mill tax has not returned enough revenue to meet expenses. The cross-walks have been greatly neglected, so the Council has taken this means to Increase the Income. The different occupations were taxed according to their Importance from 13 to ... , aArt ririnlr atnMfi- u . - a 1 1. . 1 1 1 r. - - . menU. where, eards-and billiards x-l 5 WASHINGTON AND 6th STS. land's L Always Leads in Values Always Leads in Styles Our garment section has always held the repu tation of giving the best values for the money, and having the most exclusive styles of any store on thfPacific Coast. But the extraordi nary values that have been the invariable rule here this season, have outdone even our previous records, and hundredsofcustomers haveexpress edlhelr astonishment at the low prices asked made in women's wea facturers r-kw ---g'' 4f rmilnr Dnhifs in the lot . & . r t- i T- 1 ror 1 oaay, m uezuuy 4V,. Ao ci ; Pnrtlnnil fore- II silk store. Beautifully striped checked Grenadines, in 24-inch Lessons Every Two Till Five played and malt and near-beer dispensed. These were taxed $100 and required to give a bond of 500 that they will faith fully keep the contract -to maintain an orderly house, comply with the local op tion law and keep boys under the age of 21 from entering. The Council appointed G. H. Carl as Marshal and everything points to better government. Northwestern People in Sew York. XEW YORK, Nov. 15. (Special.) People from the Northwest registered at New York hotels today as follows: From Portland H. L. Coroner, C. E. Brouerhton, at the Marlborough. From Spokane W". H. Bean, D. H. Hants, at tie Gregorian. 0 and Best arsest si. for our rich and exclusive models women 's attire. No other store in the Northwest can show an assort- ment that approaches ours; no other store can secure the same splendid merchandise, as we have the exclu sive sale for several of the best lines large manu- - are glad to confine their goods to us. Not an old style gar ment of any sort in our stock. Ex traordinary values in Women 's Fancy tailored suits, opera coats, street coats, theater and afternoon gowns, strictly tailored costumes, vetticoats, silk, lace or everything in the suit department marked at - ' as high as $3.50 the , , - 7 WonocVnv rtt thn Inrn j 1 I JIZ' I Black Taffeta ; 4000 yards on sale today, I UIU WW CMVe black; regularly sold at $1.25 the yard; special sale price ftQp fnr these P-oods will be exceptionally low choice UuU M Thanksgiving Linens Thanksgiving time comes on apace, and the sale grows greater 'with each passing day. The interest of Portland's homefltters is now thoroughly aroused, and the sale swings into the third week with new and greater th'an ever specials. Richardson's Famous Belfast Linens Tremendously Reduced Men's Coats and Bathrobes See the great assortment ready for you in our men's aisle. The season's very best patterns. No better gift could be selected for the fellow who hasn't one, or whose old one is getting shabby. Buy early-we'll lay aside on small payments, if you wish. Holiday Handkerchiefs 50c Visit our Handkerchief Section and see the tremendously large showing of half-dollar Handkerchiefs: We have them in hand embroidered linen, plain linen, cross-barred linen, embroidered hemstitched designs, scalloped edges or with Armenian lace Tflp The finest assortment in an FAILS IN ATTEMPT TO DIE Woman Shoots Herself With Der ringer, but Will Live. PENDLETON, Or., Nov. 15. (Special.) While In a temporary fit of insanity. Mrs. Emma Slaughter, proprietress of the Em pire lodging-house in this city, made an unsuccessful attempt at self-destruction. She shot herself just above the heart with an old-stvle double-barrel derringer revolver of 41-caliber. The bullet only entered about an inch, and the wound Is not at all serious. The woman is unable to give any cause for the deed, but is sorry she did It and want to live. airs. Slaughter a a widow, edge Ladies Home Journal Patterns 10c and 15c The latest and most easily un derstood pattern on the mar ket today is the Ladies' Home Journal pattern. The Winter number of the Ladies' Home Journal Style-Book on sale at our pattern counter. Price 20r, with a 15c pattern free, making the net cost of the book but 5c tOT in all furs, raincoats, silk wool, waists, in fact yard. Choice o t . r j- t f ' nrrret nr nnlv A. - 5 X . ufav ie. "V- ffJuMS"- tomorrow and Wednesday; chiffon fin ish; soft and lustrous. Rich, lasting jroruauu iu wu at, uuv nhout 40 vears of ajre. and has been In Pendleton for the past two or three years. 1ittle is known of her past. LABOR LEADER RESIGNS Bull Hardy, Head of Canadian Pa cific Mechanics, Steps Down. WINNIPEG, Man., Nov. 15. On demand of the executive committee of the Ca nadian Pacific Mechanics Union, Bull Hardy. chairman, resigned Saturday nifflit, owins to the dissatisfaction of the. men over the settlement of the strike a few weeks ago. I