THE MORNING OREGONTAN. THURSDAY, 3IAY 6, 1909. 5GHIVELY CAN GO FREE BY RESIGNING Even if Dropped by Committee, Will Still Have to Face Trial in Spokane. STAYS AWAY FROM 0LYMP1A Kxpected to Appear for Cross-Examination or Else Quit Collected Feea From Companies, but Made No Examination. OLTMPIA, Wash.. May B. (Special.) Insurance Commissioner J. H. Schlve ly did not return to Olympla tonight, although the investigating- committee expected him to appear and resign. The committee adjourned today to meet at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, and will adjourn then until Schlvely arrives, when he will be placed on the stand for a bitter cross-examination unless he resigns first. In this latter event Attorney-General Bell announces the state will not prosecute -either Nichols or Schlvely. Bchlvoly will still have to face the prosecutions at Spokane under grand Jury indictments unless Prosecutor Pugh there dismisses the cases. The legislative committee has a mass of proof to confront Schlvely with if he takes the stand. Ex-Attorney-General Atkinson today on the stand gave the lie direct to Schively's testimony that Atkinson had sanctioned the $200 "examination" flat ' rate graft from insurance companies ' and the committee secured documentary proof that Schlvely collected the flat rate as far back as 1904. The lnvesti ! gating committee has a list of 75 out of 52 Insurance companies from which Schlvely collected more than $8000 and 1 In about half the cases no examinations iwere made. If this ratio obtained with the re mainder of the 262 companies, the col lections not turned over to the state reached a greater sum than has been heretofore suggested. Governor Hay says he will probably appoint a successor to Secretary of State Nichols Monday, following a visit of the Governor to Tacoma and Seattle the latter part of this week and a con ference with party leaders there. U. 0F0. BEFRIENDS 0. A.G. l'ASSES RESOIitTTIOW CONDEMN ING REFERENDUM. Student Iody Changes "Oregon Weekly" to Semi-Weekly and Nominate Officers. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eugene. Or.. May 6. (Special.) This morning In a student body meeting, an amend ment was passed changing the "Ore jron Weekly" to a semi-weekly publi cation. In this connection another amendment was passed, which ordained that a $1 subscription to the new semi weekly should be added to the student body tax. which is collected from each student at registration. This last amendment, however, will be in the nature of a recommendation to the Board of Regents, as the student body tax of $5 cannot be increased without their permission. This last amendment was deemed necessary to finance a semi-weekly paper. A resolution condemning tbe attempt of the normal friends In Southern Ore gon to Invoke the referendum on the appropriation for the Oregon Agricul tural College was also passed. The proposal of this resolution was met with a loud burst of applause. Nominations for student body of ficers were also made. For president of associated students two prominent Juniors were nominated, . Benjamin "Williams, a Eugene-boy. a member of the track team, and this year Inter state orator, and Ralph Dodson, from Baker City, last Fall's all-Northwest football end. for two years past a mem ber of the track team and president 1 of the Junior class. For vice-president. Carry V. Looseby. varsity yell-leader, and tallest man in the university, and : Harper Jamison, a Portland boy. as- ststant manager of baseball, were nom ' nated. The position of secretary, which Is the most coveted political honor among the women of the university, had many as pirants. The Misses Bertha Dorris, Ruth Dunlway, Haiel Humphreys and ; Helena Hughes were named. All are 'numbered among the most popular girls In the university. The nominees for the other student body offices were : For the two oosttions on the executive committee. Ormund Rankin, Dean Good man; Clarence Steele and Chauncey "W. Cu mining. For the three positions on the athletic .council, Robert McKenzle. Oliver Huston, Dudley Clarke and Louis Pinkham. For editor in chief of the Oregon Week ly. W. C. Nicholas. The two staff posi tions are sought by William Maine. Ralph Moores. and Fay Clarke. For manager of the Weekly, Frltx Ieane and William Cake. For assistant manager. Ralph Stewart. For editor In chief of the Monthly, Miss Jenny Lily. For the four positions f associate ed itors, Tom Word. Ronald Mackenzie, Olive Donnell, Birdie Wise, Louise Gray. For manager of Monthly, Roy Gets and Glen BrledwelL For assistant manager, Theodore Will iams. SENIOR CLASS PLANS PLAY Will Present "Tim College Widow IMrectioii of Professor Glen. UXrVKItSITT OF OREGON, Eugene, Or.. May 6. Special.) "The College V idow will be played at the Eugene Theater by the senior class next Friday nlnrht. Professor X. M. Olen has been training the students In the dramatic art and he believes that the play will meet with irreat success. The senior play has become an annual event- William Wood, manager of the play, has spared no ex pense in getting tine scenery and cos turn os. The demand for seats indicates the theater will be crowded. The cast of characters is as follows: Billy Bolton, a half-back. Herbert Clarke; Ptfr "Witherspoon, collepa president, T. R, Townaend ; Hiram Bolton, president K A H. H. R., V. Cooper; Hon. Elan Hlcka, of 6auattrsvlUe. R. NeIon: Jack Iarrabee, th coicu, w. wooas; Matty Mctiowan, trainer, A. : Cooernielus Talbot, a tutor. . Chessman; fillent Murphy, center rush. W. McTntyre; Stub Tat mage. a. busy under graduate. H. Hunt ; Tom Pearson, right tackle. D. Lewis : David Tlbbets, town mar shal, Morgan; OUie Mitchell, McEwen; Dick McAUster, H. Harold ; Jimsey Hopper. C. Snow; Jane TVltherspoon. college widow, Mlaa Frances Nelson; Bessie Tanner, atU letlc girl, Miaa CVIcKenzie; Flora "Wiggins, waitress. Miss Kullerton; Mrs. DaJxelle, pro fessional chaperon. Miss Goff; Bertha Tyson, Miss Beach; Luella Chubbs, Miss Galogly; Sally Cameron, Miss Coekerline; Josephine Barclay, Mies Risley ; Cora Jinks. Miss Huston, Ruth Aiken, Miss Hayes; mem bers of the team, etc.. Rube Pteel quist. Bob Hiekson, Earl Strons, Floyd Booth, George Sullivan, Paul Reid. George Talbert. Harry Lowell. TEACHERS ARE IX DEMAND Senior Class of XT. of O. Has Many Chances to Enter Profession. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eugene. Or., May 6. (Special.) That the high schools over the state ae rapidly growing is shown by the increased demand for teachers. Most of the Ore gon high schools now require a col lege diploma of their teachers, and they are looking to the university for a supply. Registrar A. R. Tiffany re- ABERDEEN MAYOR IN FAVOR OF CONOMICAI, BUT PROGRES SIVE AIMXS ISTRATION. Mayor XL B. Benn. ABERDEEN. Wash.. May 5. (Special.) Mayor E. B. Benn, who was installed tonight. In his In augural address favored rigid econo my in public affairs though not to the disadvantage of the city so far m needed public Improvements are concerned. He favored a system of parks, a better source of water sup ply, a reduction of the water rate to families to $1 a month; refunding of the city's bonds at a lower rate of Interest; the annexation of Cosmop olls, and the building of a free bridge across the Chehalis; the fill ing of the tldelands and the crea tion of a fresh water basin for ship ping and the opening of the public library on Sundays. ports the receipt of many letters from all parts of the state asking- for teach ers from among the senior class. The salary which they offer is between $70 ana sioo per month. Some 20 or more of the present senior class will at least temporarily take advantage of this field of employment. The largest de mand Is for young men who can coach athletic teams as well as teach a language or one of the sciences. FREE LUNCH IN BALANCE TACOMA SAIjOONMETf DIVIDED OVER QUESTION. Oiye Faction Fighting Abolition of Food In Gtnmills Mayor Ltnclc In Favor. TACOMA, "Wash., May 6. (Special.) Because saJoonmen of Tacoma are di vided Into two factions, and because the restaurant men are jealous of them, and because Councilman Jamieson, who was Instrumental in getting Mayor Linck in dicted, thinks the free lunch la a breeder of crime, Tacoma la soon liable to have the place where you stand ud and eat while you drink your beer, abolished. Half of the saloonmen belong to an as sociation called the Knights of the Royal Arch, which is for purposes of offense and defense. The other half of the drink sellers are freelances. Following the re cent move In Seattle to abolish free lunches, hotel and restaurant men talked of the idea here and Councilman Jamie- son, who is strong on reform just now, fathered the scheme and Introduced an ordinance banishing the lunch-board. The Knights of the Royal Arch, not caring to fight a reform measure, re fused to take any action In the matter. but the Independent saloonkeepers fought it strenuously in committee. Mayor Llnck, it Is hinted. . because Jamieson was back of .ae measure, pro nounced it 'poppycock' and the Council committees, with this division of opinion, refused to recommend any action. Saloonmen say the free lunches draw a lot of trade and that to abolish them will send people to hotels and restau rants. Mayor Llnck has intimated he will veto any anti-free lunch ordinance that may come before him. and Council man Jamieson says If the Mayor does not sign it, it will be further proof of the executive's unfitness for office. And there the matter rests. CLUB HAS MONEY TO SPEND Albany Commercial Club Elects Offi cers and Board. ALBANY. Or., May 5. (Special.) Dr. w. H. Davis was elected president of the Albany Commercial Club in the annual election tonight. E. H. McCune was chosen vice-president, J. S. Van Winkle secretary and William Bain treasurer. Besides the four officers, the folowing men were chosen members of the execu tive board. H. H. Hewitt, F. M. French, C. H. Burggraf, Albert Stern berg. J. O. Lee, William Fortmiller, H. J. Moore. Fred "Veal. C H. Stewart, F. P. Nutting, Fred Dawson, Frank J. Miller. C. G. Rawlings. C. C. Cameron, A. W. Bowersox and Dr. M. H. Ellis. The soliciting committee reported $5085 subscribed for the coming year's pub licity work, with more promised. With a balance of $1100 from last year, the club will have over $6000 for boosting purposes. The new executive board will soon choose a manager to direct the year's work. Albany Sends Delegation. ALBANY. Or., May 6. (Special.) The Albany Commercial Club sent a big dele gation to Eugene today to participate in the big booster meeting in the Lane County capital. President EL W. Lang don, of the club, headed the delegation. kv: v - v i f V i t '.V"- V .. I L- 1 rr -nr iiiii-msTMissf-iinTiiiTrr-iiiinrtssMi ir -n Mrtim 'J I BASEBALL WAR IS BELIEVED LIKELY American Association Thought to Plan Invasion of Chicago. EASTERN LEAGUE IN LINE Americans Said to 'Be Arranging to Break Away This Fall, Enter Oat laws and Fight for Recogni tion In Major Organization. CHICAGO, May 6. (Special.) Another baseball war is scented by close follow ers of the politics of the National pas time in the announcement of the Na tional Commission that the revised Na tional agreement as framed up to suit tne American Association and the East ern League ias been set aside and is ab rogated In Its entirety through the fail ure of those two leagues to sign the In strument within the time limit set for those organizations to accept the new conditions. That the American Association is still actively but secretly trying to arrange for an invasion of Chicago, thus bring ing about another baseball war, is the opinion of many leaders of the two ma jor leagues. The Kastem League is not so aggressive as the Western organ ization, but it Is generally credited that President O'Brien and his associates out here have the magnates of the Eastern League well In hand and whatever the American Association decides to go through with will have the support of the Eastern League. "There is no question In my mind that the baseball horizon Is dark with threat aning clouds," said a big league mag nate. "It Is the American Association that is causing the trouble, just as It was last Winter. I am fully convinced that the A. A. is planning to break away from organized baseball this Fall, enter the outlaw class and fight for recognition as a major league." O'Brien Says Nothing. MILWAUKEE, May 6. President J. I. O'Brien, of the American Associa tion, refused today to make a state ment regarding the action of the Na tional Baseball Commission in setting aside the national agreement drafted in last January. JUDGE COKE ON BENCH MAR S HFIEliD ATTORNEY TAKES IP NEW WORK. One of Youngest Men on Oregon Bench and Has Been Most Successful in Career. - MARSHFIELD, Or., May 6. (Special.) The Circuit Court of Coos County has convened at Coquille City, with Judge John S. Coke, recently appointed to the office, on the bench for the first time. He assumes the position of judge in the court in which he has for a number of years figured conspicuously as an attor ney. Judge Coke, who Is 41 years old. enjoys the distinction of being one of the youngest men on the Circuit .bench in Oregon. In order to accept the office, which pays $3000 a year, he gave up a law practice which netted him a much larger Income. Coos County is a part of the Second Judicial District. Formerly there were but two judges. Judge Hamilton, of Rose burg, and Judge Harris, of Eugene. There was much business to be attended to and a third judge was appointed by the Governor upon the unanimous request of the Coos County Bar Association. John S. Coke was named as a judge of the district and will particularly devote his time to the business of the Circuit Court in Coos and Curry Counties. Judge Coke has risen rapidly in the po litical and official life of the locality. He started with but small means, and was otherwise handicapped. He was born August 21, 1867, near Morristown, Tenn.. and came to Coos Bay with his parents when a boy. He studied law in the office of J. W. Bennett, of Marshfield, and later in the office of Whalley, Strahn & Piper Judge John S. Coke, Who Site First Time as Judge en Circuit Bench. f in Portland, and took a course In the law department of the University of Oregon. For 16 years he has practiced in Coos County. Some years ago Mr. Coke was elected Mayor of Marshfield. Approval of his administration was shown by his elec tion on the Republican ticket as State Senator from this district. He served in the Senate during the sessions of 1905 and 1907 and was a conspicuous figure in that body. He was not a candidate again. The law Arm of which Judge Coke was the head was known as Coke & Coke His brother was formerly connected with him, but some years ago went to Hono lulu, where he is now Prosecuting Attor ney. Other attorneys were associated with Judge Coke, but the law firm has now been dissolved. In local financial affairs Judge Coke has also been prominent. He was formerly president of the First National Bank of Coos Bay, and was one of the founders i r ' I f ? ,j(Si8&afr -f ill t j it : Xjrr It llaMaft-rVftafr -V----ih-r --y1irrr'--Mri1frJ 4 of the First Trust & Savings Company and is now president of that institution. He was associated with W. S. Chandler and others in building the new Chandler Hotel In Marsh fie Id, and has been Iden tified with many other public enter prises. LINNT0N WANTS STOP MADE Railroad Commission in Receipt of Three Complaints. SALEM, Or.. May 5. (Special.) Three formal complaints were filed with the Railroad Commission today by patrons of railroads. Eugene Cummins et al., com plain against the Southern Pacific, al leging that there are no facilities at Ore gon City for handling lumber in carload lots. This matter was before the Com mission informally before and was dropped when the railroad company promised to provide better facilities. G. N. Jack wants the Sheridan & W1U amina Railroad to provide depot facili ties at Willamina and cut Its freight rates: J. C. Noyes. et al., residents of Linnton, are aggrieved because the United Railways decline to stop their cars at Linnton, alleging that whereas the cars now stop about 800 feet from the town, " the stop might be made in town without added cost or Incon venience. TWO WAREHOUSES BURN Grass Valley Tire Destroys 1600 Sacks of Grain. GRASS VALLEY. Or.. May 5. (Spe cial.) Two large grain warehouses owned by Kerr, Gifford & Co. and the Wasco Warehouse & Milling Company were entirely destroyed by Are tonight at Bourbon, 10 miles south of here. In the Wasco Warehouse & Milling Company's- building were stored 1600 sacks of grain, all of which are a. total loss. Kerr, Gifford & Co. had no grain stored. The fire Is said to have started on tv,9 roof of the Wasco company's warehouse. Kerr, Gifford & Co. stated they had only one warehouse at Grass Valley. This was valued at $3000. The loss was fully covered by insurance. Before the next crop Is harvested the company, said others would be built. COMMISSIONERS ARE NAMED Administrators of Port of Coos Bay Chosen by Governor. SALEM. Or., May 6. (Special) Gov ernor Benson today appointed the follow ing commissioners of the Port of Coos Bay: W. p. Evans and J. C. Gray, of North Bend; Henry Sengstacken and E. Mlngus. of Marshfield, and W. C. Harris, of Sumner. The Governor designated the first meeting place of the Commission as the City Hall, Marshfield, May 10, 1U A. M. The Commissioners will draw lots for the long and short terms. Hereafter they will be elected by the people of the Port District. This 1s the first Port organ ized under the Bean bill. House bill No. 243, the last session. The appointees are representative Southern Oregon men and were recommended by the various com mercial bodies of Coos County. HOWARD C0SGR0VE NAMED Governor Hay Places Him on Board of University Regents. OLYMPIA, Wash.. May 5. (Special.) Howard Cosgrove, son of the late Gov ernor S. G. Cosgrove, has been appointed to a position on the State Board of Uni versity Regents by Governor Hay. Cosgrove, who will fill the position made vacant by John P. Hartman, is the youngest man who ever held that place. Work on Fair Buildings Begun. EUGENE, Or., May 5. (Special.) The work of .building the grandstand and pa vilion for the Lane County Fair, which will be held in September, began today. The fairgrounds will be a busy place during the Summer, as little building has yet been done. The track, which is be ing used for training. Is in good condi tion. The capacity of the grandstand will be 1000. The pavilion will be large, well-arranged and modern. Alrlie Store Burned. INDEPENDENCE, Or., May a Simp son Bros." store at Airlle, south of this place, was destroyed by fire last night. The building was entirely in flames when discovered and nothing was saved. The cause of the Are is not known. The loss is $20,000, with $12,000 insurance. The house of John Hasting, across the street, was also burned. Most of the furniture was saved. His loss Is about $1000. with no Insurance. Van Winkle Lodge Delegate. ALBANY. Or., May 5 (Special.) J. S. Van WMnkle, postmaster of Albany, was elected last evening a grand representa tive from Laurel Lodge No. 7. of this city, to the Grand Lodge of the Knights ot .rytnias oi uregon ror a term of two years. Perry R. Conn was elected alter nate representative. Sacrifice safr of Rockaway Beach lots for $20 $5 down. $5 per month, no in terest. C. J. Owen 4k Co., 414 Lumber Ex. OVER 100 SPRING AND SUMMER JACKETS An immense variety of beautiful Jackets in all the latest imported fabrics are represented. Plenty of the charming hairline stripes. Linings of rich peau de cygne silk. Color range unparalleled. Values up to $17.50 Today at Only . . DIVIDED SKIRTS In Khaki, regular $6 QQ TC value uui I J In Broadcloth, values 0 "7 "7C up to $15 Of 1 1 J ACHESON HOT MEALS without HOT The Manning-Bowman Denatured Alcohol Gas Stove makes its own gas and adds much to the comfort of Summer cooking. Suggests great possibilities for im- promptu mncneons ana ior use on outing trips. Light, easily carried and beautifully nickeled. IJMK- .f I ' r 1 1 . i-r--. . -j't ?) ner on it. Makes its own Costs a little over-one cent an hour to operate. Made with single or double burners. Real Manning-Bowman quality through and through the very best. . Many utensils to match, from Cutlet Dish to Coffee Percolator, singly or complete with the stove. Chafing: Dish and Stove complete $15.00, $12.50, $11.00 Alcohol Stoves, single burners $7-50, $6.50, $4.50, $4.25 Alcohol Stoves, double burners.". $13.75, $9.50 Tea Kettles $5.00 Tea Pots $4.25 Coffee Percolators $6.00 ARTISTIC PICTURE FRAMING STATE'S LOSS $20 FIRE IX STATE PRISON CAUSED DAMAGE OP OVER $50,000. Thought to Have Started Among Em ery Wheels Board to Arrange for Rebuilding. SA1EM, Or., May S. (Special.) After a. careful Inspection of the ruins of the shops of the Oregon Penitentiary, gutted last night by fire. Superintendent C W. James is of the opinion that $20,000 will cover the loss to the state. While some shafting and machinery owned by the state was ruined, the equipment was old and not very valuable. Loewenberg. Going & Co., of Portland, will lose heavily, their loss on patterns alone prob ably reaching $40,000 to $50,000. They will also lose several thousands on machinery. The penitentiary officials' now believe the fire did not originate In the foundry, but In the polishing-room or front shop, where there are several emery wheels. As a result of the Are about 225 con victs will be out of work: and will be kept locked up except for a short outing twice a day for exercise. The Prison Board Is expected to hold a meeting some time this week to arrange for re building the shops. GRANTS PASS SEES DITCH Nine Miles of Irrigating Works Now Completed or Under Way. GRANTS PASS, Or.. May 5. (Special.) The business men of this city who sub scribed funds to build Irrigating ditches were given an insight today of the pro gress of the work. During the entire day j automobiles transferred parties on the south side of the river to tne -ruuo.aie high line ditch at the point of Intake, four miles east of town. After viewing three miles of completed ditch that curves the mountain side above Fruitdale, the sightseers were taken to the north side of the river near the city limits and there given a view of the grav ity ditch now being graded Into the city.. There Is completed and under construc- WOODAR CLOAK AND SUIT CO. 14S FIFTH STREET - - .V ft 3n O. Aiconoi lias ,nvi is n n t. Tnerfilir f nr cooking small dishes; , you can cook a din gas from denatured alcohol. SEE US FOR ARTISTIC PICTURE HOW FAR HAVE YOU WALKED? THE PEDOMETER Will tell you exactly how much.. The Pedometer is a simple, ac curate, well-made little instrument the size of an ordinary watch, which it very much resembles. It is carried like a watch in the vest pocket or attached to a belt, and registers every mile or fraction of . a mile walked. 10-Mile Pedometer $1.00 100-Mile Pedometer . .$1.50 D, CLARKE tlon now close to nine miles of ditch. Several carloads of pipe are expected soon from Sacramento, which will be utilized' to convey water from the dam to the Intake of the highland ditches. EUGENE REPORTS DAMAGE Frosts Nip Strawberries and Cher ries on Low Ground. EUGENE, dr.. May 6. (Special.) Some damage Is reported to fruit from last night's frosts. Strawberries were nipped in several localities and cherries and prunes were injured some. Sufficient reports are not In to give a definite idea of the extent of injuries, but it appears now that some districts were affected considerably, while others were un touched by the freeze. No adverse re ports have come In from the hiph lands. 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