VOL. XLIX.-NO. 15,000. PORTLAND, OREGON. FRIDAY, 31 ARCH COAST TRIP HANGS HARPER RESIGNS PLAYFUL PUPPY IS CAUSE OF TRAGEDY REFUSE TO GRANT WEDDING GOWNS ARE ON DISPLAY ON CASH QUESTION TAFT MAY OT COME UNLESS CONGRESS PROVIDES. TO HAY'S THREAT TO SHUN DISGRACE AT KLEIN'S TRIAL PORTL-WDER IS ACCIDENTALLY KILLED IX EAST. MAVLESS BItlD.Vli PHOCESSIOV AT DRESS CONVENTION". LAWMAKERS D 0 IV WOMAN OVERCOME MINERS DEMANDS Provide Probe for In surance Scandal. HOUSE WOULD STALL SENATE Amends Resolution Making In vestigation General. PROVISION IS ACCEPTED Threat of Special Session Brings legislators to Knee at Last Min ute of Session Adjourn ment Then Follows. ADJOURNMENT AT 12:20. OLTMPIA, Wash., March 12. (Special.) The Eleventh Legisla ture ended this morning; at 12:0 o'clock, after one of the most st)-n-uous 60 days in the history of the state. Because of the crave charges of malfeasance in office filed against Insurance Commissioner Schively and the Investigation to be con ducted of other state offices. vJ.ilch occupied the attention of both branches up to the midnight, hour, the close wh not as hilarious as in former years. OLTMPJA, Wash.. March 11. (Spe cial.) Backed by- a message from Acting-Governor M. E. Hay, urging Its adoption, the Legislature tonight finally approved a resolution providing for. the appointment of a general inves tigation committee. The resolution as introduced applied only to the offices of the Secretary of State and Insurance Commissioner, but was amended in the House, where it first appeared, so that the names of no offices or officers are mentioned and the committee will have general power to Investigate any state office. The attempt to secure an investigation of the Insurance department, which has been waged unsuccessfully since early in the session, was won largely through" the efforts of Acting-Governor II. K. Hay. Governor Suggests Move. The knowledge that .he intended to call an extra session of the Legislature if the present session did not attempt to clear up the Insurance scandal, was conveyed In positive form to the House this morning by Scott, of Adams, the author of the resolution. It was further acknowledged by Scott, in reply to a question, that the Governor had sug gested the introduction of the resolu tion. The situation was In peculiar form. The House earlier in the session re fused to adopt a resolution directed specifically at the insurance depart ment on the ostensible ground that it was not general in form. On the other band, the Senate had defeated a reso lution on the ground that it was gen eral, and not specific. Honse AVould Play IIor.se. The House today showed an apparent majority antagonistic to an investiga tion in any form, but in the face of a brief message from the Governor urg ing the adoption of the resolution, and in view of the possibility of a special session, the House Insisted on putting the resolution in the form it believed the Senate would not adopt. The reso lution was therefore redrafted and passed 75 to 18. The plan did not have the anticipated effect in the Senate. When It reached that body, Nichols of King, who has favored a specific resolution and op posed a general one, said that in his opinion the House had deliberately put the resolution 'In such form that It be lieved it could not pass the Senate. He said he was In favor of fair play and although opposed to a dragnet resolu tion, would vote for it. Blair of San Juan followed in similar strain, declar ing the House had been "playing horse with the Senate." He also Insisted on fair play and said he would now vote for the resolution. Action Arouses House. The Senate Inserted one amendment. It changed the clause requiring the com mittee to hold its hearings In Olympla so that the committee could meet where it desired. In this form the resolution passed the Senate. 22 to 18. The true temper of the House was dis played when the resolution was returned with the amendment. In a long debate over the economical side of the amend ment the charge was made by Jackson of King that the opponents of the reso lution, by talking economy, were simply trying to throw dust in the eyes of those who believed an Investigation necessary. The motion to concur was lost, 35 to 52. but when sent back to the Senate the latter body promptly receded and the resolution stands, with Olympla the place of meeting. Has Power to Call Witnesses. The resolution provides for the ap pointment by the President of the Senate of two Senators and by the Speaker of the House of two Representatives, sub ject to confirmation in both Instances. Tbis committee is required to report to the Governor before July 12. 1909. and Is (Concluded on Page 3.) Cabinet Member Suggests Xew At tempt Likely to Pass Travel Appropriation. WASHINGTON, March 11 (Special.) According to a member of the Cabinet, the President's decision to make the trip to "the .Pacific Coast next Summer after the adjournment of Congress, will depend largely on whether Congress makes him an appropriation for traveling expenses. He said: "It was Intended to make ' the Presi dent's salary $100,000, but Congress put it af $73,000 and cut off his traveling ex penses." "Congress will not be in regular session again until next December," remarked the interviewer. "That's so," was; the reply, "but Con gress could take up the question of al lowing him money for traveling at a special session.' Unless It docs allow for traveling expenses. I do not think that the President will go to the Coast. It is the President's desire to travel a great deal and see as much of the United States as h-j can. I think, however, that the country ought to foot the bills for all the traveling that he does in his of ficial capacity." CLEW TO MISSING PEARLS Boy at Hotel Arrested for Stealing Purse Is Suspected. SAN FRANCISCO. March 11. John Bohmer, the mess-boy who was arrested at the St Francis Hotel last night and charged with the theft of a valuable purse belonging to a guest, was closely examined by detectives today In an en deavor to ascertain If he could throw any light on the disappearance of the pearl necklace belonging to Miss Jennie Crocker, valued at $50,000, from the same hotel on the night of February 23. Bohmer was on duty in the white-and-gold room, where the necklace was lost the night of the ball, and he has ad mitted knowing that the pearls were drilled for a cord to pass through, but he positively denies any knowledge of the whereabouts of the missing jewels. It was learned by the police today that Bohmer sent a package by express to his mother in Germany on February 28. Telegraphic orders were immediately sent to New York to intercept the package and examine its contents, the police act ing upon the theory that If Bohmer found the necklace he may have sent it to Europe. Late this afternoon the police arres'.ed Max Schneider, Bohmer's room mate, and locked him up in the city prison, pending further investigation. BRITAIN GAINS TERRITORY Siam Cedes 1 5,000 -' Square Milea Under Industrial Treaty. LONDON, March 11. Fifteen thousand square miles of territory has been added to the British Empire by the treaty signed yesterday at Bangkok, Siam, under the terms of which Siam cedes to Great Britain the states of Kalantan, Tringan and Kedah, which hWeafter will be ad ministered with the Malay Federated States. Under the treaty British capital to the extent of J20.000.000 will be furnished for the construction of railroads south from Bangkok. These lines are to be controlled by a new department quite distinct from the present railroad administration of Siam. which Is administered by Germans. There will be also a gradual abolition of British extra territorial rights in Siam. MOTHER DIES SAVING SON Mrs. Kaumann Struck and Killed by Elying'Auto In Gotham. NBW YORK. March 11. Mrs. Leo Bau mann, wife of a wealthy New York fur niture dealer, was struck and killed to night by an automobile owned by Tully C. Estee, a flour merchant. Mrs. Baumann and her 4-year-old son were waiting for a streetcar at a corner In the Bronx. The automobile swung out of the darkness from across the street and the mother saw the danger in time to throw the child out of harm's way. She was thrown 30 feet, dying of her injuries a few minutes later. MUST USE TRUE NAMES Canners Forbidden to Disguise Humpback and Dog Salmon. WASHINGTON. March ll.As many packers put up "humpback" and "dog" salmon under fancy names and sell them to consumers who believe them to ' be superior varieties, the Department of Agriculture today ordered that these fish, when canned, be labelled with their com mon names. The decision also eaya that the fish com monly known as lake herring and Cisco should be so called and not designated "white fish." BILL FORBIDS EVEN WHIST Nevada Anti-Gambling ' Measure Bars All Prize Card Games. CARSON, Nev., March 1L The antl gambling bill was reported today from the Senate judiciary . committee. It carries several amendments. One pro hibits the playing of bridge whist, poker, sluff, whist or any card game where money or prizes are Involved. Another reduces the fines for violation from $1000 to $S0. The bill was made a special order for Moay afternoon. " ' r of Los Angeles Yields to Threat. DARE NOT RISK EXPOSURE Publication of Graft Deal With Vice Menaced. RECALL ELECTION IS NEAR Harper Says It "Will Be Void, but llcforracrs Insist on It and Pre dict Election of Their Man Alexander. HARPER ORMSSLV IMMORAL LOS ANGELES. Cal.. March 11 (Special.)" The charges against Mayor Harper are of gross im morality. It Is said tonlcht. and not denied by his closest friends, that visits to the tenderloin, auto mlblle parties with men and wo men of questionable character, hilarloua parties at which compromising- photographs were taken, all of which was done under the guise of official business, constitute the charges against him. Mayor Harper, was found tonight alone in his office. His friends had deserted him. all except Hugh M. Love, secretary of the Board of Health. Mr. Love admitted that the Mayor could not refute the charges, and that he had quit for that reason. The Mayor is utterly crushed by the turn affairs have taken. The recall election will be held as scheduled, March 26. and the poli ticians are busy tonight trying to decide on ailme one to run agafnst George Alexander, recall candidate. LOS ANGELES. March 11. Mayor A. C. Harper resigned tonight as Mayor of this city and also withdrew as a candi date to succeed himself In the recall election, which Is to be held on March 2S. Corrupt Heal With Vice. The immediate cause of Harper's res ignation was the discovery by the back ers of the recall movement of documen tary evidence of a deal between the Mayor, Edward Kern, then Chief of Po lice, and Thomas Broadhead, captain of police, and a fourth party representing the red-light district, in which papers were signed Rnd money passed for the alleged protection of -lce In certain quarters. Fersops who should know (Continued on Page 5.) Mayo ! JACK JOHNSON. I owe ttit position of first colored gentleman of the world to culture mostly physical. My advice to young men is: Don't clay poker with anybody from Seattle. My favorite work of English literature Is the Folice Ga setta. Favorite bird, chicken. A I.KtilSLATOR (ONE KIND). My success is entirely due to perseverance. Early In life I said: Anyone can be a legislator; why shouldn't I? And although nobody seemed to want me, yet I determined to become a legislator My subsequent success Is known of all men. Bo. little children, you see what a transcendent nere. abetted by a primary law. will do. William Garrett and Stranger Ex change Blows In Hotel and 1'ull to 1-loor Proves Fatal. HOT SPRINGS. Ark., March 11. (Special.) William Garrett, of Tort land. Or., lies dead tonight in his apartments- at the Goddard tints. His wife Is prostrated with , grief, and Harry English Is In Jail under a man slaughter charge, as a result of a heated controversy of but an instant. At :30 o'clock Garrett and his wife were returning to their apartment from supper, when a small terrier which is owned by them grabbed the trouser leg of . Harry English, a local hotel keeper. English kicked the terrir free. Mrs. Garrett became angered at the kick the dog received, and spoke angrily. English retorted In ugly temper, and William Garrett answered with a threat. English struck Garrett In the mouth, and Garrett toppled over, but his head hit squarely on the cement pavement, and concussion of the brain caused his death 30 minutes later. The men had venfr seen each other before. INDICTED FOR ASSESSING Delaware licpublican Loader Ac cused of Levying for Kunds. WILMINGTON, Del.. March 1L Charged with soliciting political contri butions from Federal employes, "on or about April. 1907," Ulysses E. Click, sta tistical secretary of the National Drain age Association, and ex-manager of the Republican state headquarters here, was arrested today and held in J 1000 bail for hearing en March 18. John J. Doyle, secretary of the Civil Service Commission, found from the tes timony of Federal employes that Glick had solicited 2 per cent of their salaries for political purposes, to be paid quar terly. PASTOR AND $5000 GONE Chicago Minister Disappears and Friends Fear Foul Play. CHICAGO. March 11. Rev. A. C. Rand. 38 years old, a clergyman of Warsaw, Ind., disappeared from his home a week ago with 3000 In his possession according to Information laid before the Chicago police today. The mlulster's friends ex pressed fear that the missing man had met with foul play or that his mind had been affected by overstudy. CASTRO ENGAGES BERTHS Ex-President of Venezuela Shows Signs of lie-turning Home. PARI3. March 11. Clpriano Castro, ex President of Venezuela, has engaged staterooms for his wife and the members of his party on board the steamer Guda lupe, sailing from Bordeaux March 26 for Venezuelan and West Indian ports. CONFESSIONS OF MEN WHO HAVE SUCCEEDED. O 1 wv' -I -7 wimiTui aniuuan tnat my success Is my tireless and unselfish devotion to the Interests Z can say without Anthracite Region Is in Danger of Strike. OPERATORS WILL NOT YIELD Offer Renewal of Present Wages and Conditions. MINERS' DEMAND ADVANCE Are Warned. That Higher Wages Mean Higher Prices, Which Can not Be Obtained Ielegatcs Scorn Hospitality. PHILADELPHIA. March 11. The an thracite coal operators refused all the demands of the United Mine Workers and made a counter-proposition that the present agreement be continued for another three years. The conference adjourned until tomorrow afternoon. The mine workers' officials expected the decision. Thomas Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers of Amer ica, declined, however, to comment upon the outcome, beyond stating that he and the committeemen would discuss it before taking action. The miners and operators will meet again tomorrow. More Wages .Mean Dear Coal. A statement for the public, agreed on by both sides, says: "The operators declined to accede to the demands. The chief reason offered for the rejection was that any increase In the cost of production would neces sitate an advance in the price of coal, and that such an advance was Imprac ticable. The operators said that wages In the anthracite mining country were already at a high level, and could not be Increased." Demands of Mineworkcrs. The negotiations are for a new agree ment to go into effect at the expiration of the present working agreement on March 31. The demands of the anthra cite miners Include a demand for the complete recognition of the United Minew'orkers of America as a party to negotiations In wage contracts; an eight-hour day. with no reduction in wages; that all employes paid 1 1.50 or less per day shall receive a 10 per cent advance, and all employes paid more than $1.60 and less than $'- per day shall receive a & per cent advance; that the contract shall bo made for a period of one year. A subcommittee consisting of seven (Continued on Page S. TOM ri.ATT. That t, im the Idol and Inspiration of the chaste house holds of this country Is due not so much to myself as to nature; I am good because I can't help It. I myself am frequently moved to tears through contemplating tho trem ulous delicacy and untainted perfection of my moral nature. JOK KO RAKER. hesitation that owing to of the common people. I have ever been the uncompromising foe of corporate greed and aggression. Only when abso lutely necessary do I hold It justifiable In a trust to as sault the plain people In a dark alley with a piece of lead plpa. Modistes Thrilled by Spectacle of Models Attired in (row ns of Xew Design. , CHICAGO. March 11. (Special.) The dressmakers In convention assembled pined today fur excitement. Tube women had palled upon them. Dresses with multitudinous buttons failed to create a sensation. Primeval fa-hljns had lost their charm. The dressmakers were nearly desperate. Then one suddenly bethought herself of the newly Imported wedding gowns. The new wedding gowns had not yet blessed visitors to the convention by ex hibiting themselves. They aro very ex clusive. Moreover, they are very frail ones. They are of a delicate texture which in known as Snlome silk. A number of modeLs were liastily adorned in wedding gowns. One wore the extremely Intricate affair destined for the bride. Others were clad In gar ments appropriate for best woman, bridesmaid, and so on. Everything be longing to a wedding was there, except the bridegroom. Tho manless wedding procession started down the aisle, the bride leading. At the conclusion of the demonstration, however, all presvnt declared the wed ding gowns "exquisite." "Just charming." "perfect dreams" and "too sweet Tor an thing." LIKE MOVING-PICTURE PLOT Tramp Steals Into Koom, Change Tattered Garments Tor Good. Audacity landed William Smith, hobo, who told the police that he came from everywhere and that his home was no where, in the City Jail yesterday aft ernoon. The police accuse him of lar ceny but he waves the Indictment aside with equanimity and says that he was Just out on a lark. He was caught in the room of Victor Llndholm and Wil liam Llndberg. who share quarters at the Red Front rooming-house. 25 Vs North First street. The chambermaid entered the room about 2 o'clock in the afternoon and beheld Smith dressed in all the finery the combined wardrobes of the two men could afford, so she gave the alarm. Smith said that he had landed In town yesterday from a "brakebeam' trip on a freight and that he couldn't resist the desire to bedeck himself In fine raiment once more, as he had seen better days. He therefore climbed the fire escape and crawled into the room where he was discovered. He had se lected a brand new suit and overcoat, hat and shoes, took his time about mak ing his toilet. When taken to Jail he was wearing tho stolen clothing. WIRELESS TELLS OF WOE Atlantic Stations Pick Up Fragments of Appeal for Help From Sea. BOSTON. March 11. Another e tragedy has been revealed to naval op erators at the Government wireless sta tions at Charleston Navy-Yard and New port by fragmentary messages received througn tho ether. Whether the breaks In the nichiaeo are caused by the dis tress on board the vessel sending them or not Is not known.- Not enough has been received at either station to locate or Identify the craft In trouble. "In distros.9 notify life-saving stat;nns west south east." is the way the mssagt was read at Newport. Another wireless station picked up fragments' of a message about the same time which were in effect that a vessel was drirtlng in distress off the N.-w Jer sey coast. The word "Trainer" was among other iinronnei ted words re ceived and this hd to the supposition that the message m't have referred to the schooner "Ann B. . Trainer." which was reported early In the week as drifting without masts oft the Vir ginia coast. MILLINER WANTS BALM Ties Up Millionaire Orange Man's Property in Suit for $25,000." SAN BERNARDINO. Cal.. March 11 Special.) Miss Frances Addleman. of I .os Angeles, caused a sensation here to day by Instituting a breach of promise suit against George W. lxrlng. a mil lionaire orangegrower and lumber mer chant of Highland, asking Jl'5.000 dam ages for his refusal to keep a promise and marry her November 26 last. Miss Addleman also obtained an order of court so tying up the defendant's large property Interests that he will be unable to dispose of even a dnxen oranges with out the express consent of the court. I'p to a late hour the summons had not been served on him. he having completely dis appeared. Miss Addleman Is widely known here as a young woman of unusual attractive ness, but not possessed of means, she being a hat-trimmer. She claims to have a diamond engagement ring from Irlng and a packet of scented loveletters. by means of which she expects to prove her case. HAS FOUR BABIES AT BIRTH Cuban Woman Declared t Deserve AVell of Republic. HAVANA. March 11. The wife of a Havana clgarmaker. already the mother of 14 children, -gave birth today to quad ruplets, two boys and two girls. Presi dent Gomes sent his congratulations to the mother as a woman deserving well of the reoublic. Witness Sobs and Is Hysterical. TANGLED IN HER TESTIMONY Attorney Who May Expose Prominent Ones Threatened. COURTROOM IS CROWDED Defendant's Counsel Announces 1T Will Spare No One Miss Cul berson Regs .r Judge That Voestioiis Cense. TACOMA. Wash.. March n. fe,. clal.) Screeching at the top of her voice and hysterical beyond control. Miss Dora Culberson was half carried from Judge Easterday's courtroom this morning, a nervous wreck, as the result of a scathing and Insistent cross examination, during the course of which the poor woman contradicted herself many times. Miss Culberson had been on the stand since court convened and had been subjected to rigid inquiries Into the facts which led up to the alleged at tack at the home of her sister. Mrs. Nellie C Suuvageot. January IS, upon which charge Joshua Klein Is now on trial. Woman Carried From Room. "I can't stand much more of this. J do wish you would call this man down I can't stand It 1 can't stand It." ex claimed the woman to the Judge a court convened, following a five min utes" recess. Attorneys for the stat and friends In the audience rushed l her assistance and she was practically lifted front the courtroom to the Judge's chambers. There a physiclat was summoned. The woman's shrieks could be heard all over the courthouse. Her collapse was complete and for a time Mifts Cul berson did not seem to recognize he! friends. Just before adjournment Mrs Nellie Sauvugeot. who was on the wit ness stand, broke down ami bcea.iiiT hysterical and court was adjourned. Nothing Will Be Concealed. The entire trend of the caso whs changed this morning at the request of the defendant. "So far In the con duct of thui case." said Attorney George. "I have endeavored In every way within my power, as also has the prosecution, to I -otect the feelings ol the various persons who unfortunately are connected with this case, perhaps In an Indirect manner. Itul In order to arrive at the absolute facts In order that the defendant may be cleared of any stigma which might attach to his name for any cause following the pres- M'oneluded on Pnge INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS The Wnihrr. Tr-TKRI A.1"'S Mmimutn temperature. d !-- . minimum, HI H rt fri TOKAVS- Fair, mith liht fn-Pt in the early iruvrnins : n.rth rly m1. frorvlgti. New Me nre acnlnat Mads me Sieinhfil. National. Many t-ic; at; in si proprtM tariff ciiainicn. I ' Covrrnnmit a imndoTn all but two Chira jt i'n attain I Standard. Iaiee 4 Japan- report sliowi ! rMi in JapanaA t caulvnta It. I 'tilted bit at I'm. Kulton'a a ,rmnt mnt a J uau prtahl. tlmuich liuurne atlll flelna. i'ace 4. Taf t jo.nti ojt! imiet club and begins mora; on tariff mf'ajJce. 'acc J. Insnreents In I Irtu,e a1nt ptaJi of rim- patitit ami talk comi'ionu. I'ace o Taft may ihi pmif to oat un!fi ln area rtiAkts iillowanro f"r t ravelins lage 1 1 N.ntewt lr. I efonne a r cues In 0.wr trial. I'acn 7. Mayor I i a i per. of .1 A ii;U a. resign uudt r ihr-.ai f exjtomr of jros im morality, lase 1. I"crtlm1 man killed In a audden quarrel at Hot Sprint. Ark. l age 1. Anthracite niln-ra" demand ref ued by opetatorn. 1. J rot t dcllon acainut I-ator Federation modified ly "url of Apieala of lJia- trlct of Columbia. lae 7. lreajiniakera convention itp!aya welTTnR g" ni in inaiilt'M bridai procMan. Tage 1 Junken. murderer of Clara Tos-n. nnrrow . ly 'oap'i 1 nchir.s on u.y 10 M-nitea-tiary. 1'k Z bport. BenNfin' team almost all aiwml.l-d for practice. I'asa l. French team mill leads in go-as-you-ptra i ace. rse 1U. Great tntorcai In first automobile idiom- i; auntalned. Pa;e I Officon beats Multnomah 21 to 13. rac 10. Faclllc Northwet. Woman mitn.-s at Klein trial breaks down; defendant's counsel threatened- Pajr 1. Expenditures of Waphivnton l.ejrtslatura milt total nearly $ 1.vm,mi. pafie j Special irn programme mitl be mapped out In raiif'Ua. Page rt. Hay's threat, secure probe of Insurance scandal. Pane 1. Commercial and Marine. Wool contrantinir In Western states. Pa re 17. What at Chicago closes at advance. Page 17. Stock tradina; stagnant. PaEe17. Port of Portland commission Oicns bids for tugs. Patte tt. Portland, and trinity. Portland Commercial "!ub to raiie A noo for WHi.OoO in i:i2" campalan. Pane 12. General Manager O'Prirn summoned to to Angelea to meet Ilarriman. May mean hi promotion. Pa a 1 1. Coroner's Jury finds "third pron" com mitted Hlett-IHle murders. Vase 11. Younar Austrian crank threatens life of Rev. J. Allen Lea. Pace 12. Wei Is-Far no F.spreaa Company recalls all personal 1 ranks." Pace 1H. Widow of V years sue veteran of 62 for breach of promise. Pn-e lo. FH 106.2