rr VOL. XLIX.-XQ. 15,1 PORTLAND. OREGON. inTTV .tttt.v o mno WHEAT YIELD TO BE NEAR RECORD Northwest Crop Put at 55,000,000 Bushels. REPORTS IN FROM 350 POINTS Oregon Output Will Be About 14,000,000 Bushels. RECENT RAINS BIG FACTOR frospeets Much Brighter Than Few Weeks Ago and Though Bumper Year Will Not Be Equaled, Prices Are Much Higher. BT E. TV. WRIGHT. Estimates compiled from data received from more than SSO of the principal wheat stations of Oregon. Washington and Idaho, Indicate the 1909 wheat yield for the three states to be approximately 65.000,0(10 bushels, compared with 40.000,000 bushels last year. 60.000,000 bushels In 1907, and a five-year average of 48,600,000. These figures are, of course, suscep tible to some change In case of wet weather damage at harvest, but with cutting already bp (run south of Snake River, and plenty of moisture to carry the Spring wheat along to maturity, there Is only a slight chance for much deterioration. Practically all of these reports, which were gathered by special correspondents of The Oregonlan, by rail road agents and by representatives of the warehouse and milling interests cover the situation to July 8. Rain Worth, Millions. The reports are all enthusiastic regard ing the great benefits from the- recent rains, gome of the railroad men estimat ing the increase in yield directly trace able to the rains, as high as 3,000,000 bushels, while the most conservative credit the last rain with adding more than 1.000.000 bushels to the crop. Of the three states. Idaho has the best crop, with Washington showing up ex- ceedlngly well, while Oregon, especially in the river counties, suffered from dry weather to such an extent that the dam age could not all be repaired by the late rains. Some of the poor yields in Oregon have been offset in the totals by an Increased acreage in new territory. The most noticeable increase of this nature Is along the Wallowa extension of the O. R. A N. The building of the railroad to Joseph resulted in a liberal increase in the acreage, and the yield in that sec tion has been very satisfactory. Kali wheat running 30 to 35 bushels an ' acre while Spring wheat promises SO bushels an acre. There is a large acreage in oats and barley In this new territory. The former will run 50 to 0 bushels an acre while barley will average 40 to 60 bushels an acre. New Acreage Swells Total. Another locality in which new acreage will aid In swelling the totals is the Haystack and Bake Oven country where there is an increase of about 30 per cent in the acreage with the yield about 10 per cent better than last year. Agency Plains has a large crop, but in the absence of railroad facilities nearer than Shaniko, very little of it will be hauled out. unless the price holds at good figures. Sherman County Is somewhat spotted, and early in the season the outlook was poor. Rains in the latter part of June helped, however, and there will be a material Increase over last year's output. The increase in acreage Is slight. The barley crop will be larger than that of last year. Conditions in Wasco are simi lar to those in Sherman County, the im provement since the rains being quite pronounced. The growth of the stalk has been stunted, but the heads are large and the berries plump. Heavy Crop Near Condon. Along the Arlington branch of the O. R. & N. the crop Is light until Condon is reached. Exclusive of the latter point it is believed that 300,000 bushels will cover the yield from Arlington to Condon. Around Condon, however, the outlook is far from gloomy. With the exception of about 20,000 acres, which have been taken by weeds, there will be a pretty fair yield and Condon will maintain its prestige by handling upwards of 1,000,000 bushels, some of which will come from Wheeler County. Morrow County is not quite so good as Gilliam, but there, as elsewhere in the river counties, some very short stalks of wheat are turning out well filled heads since the showers in the latter part of June. Heppner. Lexington, lone and Cecil, the principal stations in Morrow County, will probably handle about 500.000 bushels. Umatilla Below Average. Umatilla, the banner wheat county of the state, is not coming up to its usual standard. The light lands suffered by the dry weather early in the season, and the showers that came later were not general throughout the county. In the old, reliable country around Weston, Athena and Adams some very heavy yields are reported, but in the vicinity of Echo and Pilot Rock the output will be below the average. The crop is so uneven that there la a wide difference of opinion even among men who are in a good posi tion to Judge of Its siie. The estimates .(Conclude on Pas ia.1 BOAT SPEEDS OVER I DRY LAND AND SEA DANISH INVENTOR HAS CRAFT THAT FLIES AT TIMES. Vessel, When Going at Full Tilt, Rises From Keel and Shoots Through Air Like Bird. COPENHAGEN. Denmark, July 8. (Special.) Herr Elenhammer, Inventor of a flying machine, made a demonstra tion today before the naval authorities of his new "air-pressure boat." It is propelled by compressed air, and when the craft is running at full speed it rises from the water until it Just clears the surface with its keel. In the experiment today the pro pelling apparatus was used on a motor boat of several tons burden. The trial was successful and caused a sensation among the observers. The boat passed over all kinds of surface obstacles, in cluding a narrow strip of land. It is believed that the invention will be highly useful for war purposes. Elenhammer was assisted in perfecting the Invention by Count Frederick Moltke, a relative of Count Carl Moltke, the Danish Minister at Washington. PASSENGERS GIVEN SCARE Steamer Iroquois Has Thrilling Ex perience From Sidney. VICTORIA. B. C, July 8. (Special.) The 45 passengers for Victoria from the Islands of the Georgian Gulf, by the steamer Iroquois, yesterday had a thrilling tale of shipwreck or almost to relate to anxious families and friends when they ultimately ' reached here by train from Eidney before mid night. They were still a pallid company, for seasickness and fright made a bad combination. The Iroquois' rudder was carried away off South Pender Island. The weather was clear and sea calm at the time, and realizing- the futility of other action than the prompt deliv ery of passengers, the services of a large passing launch were secured and the passengers transferred to her. A mile or so out the overladen craft encountered a heavy and choppy sea. and for an hour or more terror ruled the company. A safe landing was even tually made at Sidney, and a special train brought all ' to the city. A tow boat was at once dispatched for the disabled Iroquois, which is today ship ping another rudder. FRENCH S0L0NS TO FIGHT Deputy and Minister, Exchange Cards; Duel to Follow. PARIS, July 8. As be was leaving the Senate this afternoon, M. Caillaux, the Minister of Finance, was struck in the face by Charles Bos, an ex-Deputy, who claimed that the Finance Minister slandered him in the Chamber of Depu ties by charging him with lobbying against the bill to renew the subsidy agreement with the Messageriee Maritime Company. According to the ex-Deputy, M. Caillaux raised his cane, but he did not Btrlke back, saying as he drove oft, "A blow by you doesn't count." M. Caillaux later sent his seconds to Bos. It is understood that the clerk of the Senate will begin proceedings against Bos in the Correctional Court for insult ing a magistrate in the exercise of his duty in the precincts of official premises. BUTTON CLOGS WINDPIPE Fit or Coughing Relieves Spokane Man of Throat Trouble. SPOKANE, Wash., July 8. (Special.) Martin Smith, a Spokane householder, for two months had been losing flesh and sleep because he thought he had some thing like a lid on his windpipe. It would shut off his breath at intervals and threatened to kill him. Physicians treated him for throat trouble and tested him for heart trouble, but could not diagnose the ailment or give him relief. Wednesday Smith had a paroxysm of coughing and after a violent heave, cast forth a white vest button he had for gotten he swallowed. He is now re covering. NEW THEORY OF MURDER Italians Now Believe Petroslno Killed by American Associate. ROME, July 8. (Special.) The Italian police are at their wits end to identify the murderer of Detective Petroslno, of New York. Of the dozens of men ar rested, all have ' been released except those wanted for other crimes. It is believed that the murderer Is still in Palermo, though the opinion Is gaining ground that the officer was killed by an American associate, who committed the murder In Italy In order to lead Ameri can and Italian police to limit their In quiry to Italy and Italian emigrants to the United States. M'CLEARY FOR MINT HEAD Nomination of Minnesota Man Is Expected at Present Session. WASHINGTON, July 8There are strong indications that James T. Mc Cleary. cf Minnesota, former Represen tative in Congress and later Assistant Postmaster-General, will be appointed Superintendent of the Mint, succeeding Frank Leach, who resigned to accept a business proposition in California. His nomination is expected before the expiration of the present session of Con TARIFF BILL SENATE Ten Insurgents Vote No With Democrats. ONE DEMOCRAT VOTES AYE Beveridge Says Insurgents Stand on Platform. ALDRICH WIELDS THE LASH Declares Majority Speaks for Party. Several Duties Raised at Last Moment Tariff Com- mission Is Assured. FUTURE COURSE ON TARIFF. The tariff bill, having now passed the Senate, will be returned to the House. The House trill disagree to all the Senate amendments, ask for a conference and name conferees. The conferees will meet and en deavor to arrange mutual conces sions whereby the House and Sen ate can be brought into agreement. Probably during this stage the Pres ident will be consulted with a view to framing the bill in such final shape as to ensure his approval. It will be desired by the Republican leaders to avoid a veto unless the President should Insist on such rad ical changes as would not command a majority In both Houses. WASHINGTON, July g. The tariff bill passed the Senate Just after 11 o'clock tonight by a vote of 46 to 34. Republi cans voting in the negative were Bev eridge, Indiana; Bristow, Kansas; Brown, Nebraska; Burkett, Nebraska; Clapp, Minnesota; Crawford, So'uth "Dakota; Cummins, Iowa; DoIHver, Iowa; La Fol lette, Wisconsin; Nelson, Minnesota: McEnery of Louisiana was. the only Democrat voting In the.. affirmative. -The vote in detail: Vote In Detail. Teas Aldrich, Borah, Bourne, Brad ley, Brandegee. Briggs, Bulkley. Burn ham, Burrows, Burton, Clark (Wyom ing). Carter, Crane. Depew, Lick, Dix on, Dupont, Elklns, Flint, Frye, Gall inger. Gamble, Guggenheim, Frye, Gall burn, Johnson (North Dakota), Kean, Lorlmer, Jones, McCumber, McEnery, Nixon, Oliver, Page, Penrose, Perkins. Piles, Scott, Smith (Michigan), Smoot. Stephenson Sutherland, Warner, War ren, Wetmore 45. Nays Bacon, Bailey, Bankhead, Bev eridge, Bristow, Brown, Burkett, Cham berlain, Clapp, Crawford Culberson. Cummins. Daniel, Dolliver, Fletcher. Foster, Frazler, Gore. Hughes, Johnson (Aabama), La Follette, McLaurin. Mar tin, Money, Nelson, Newlands, Overman. (Concluded on Page a.) NOW THROUGH "WITH THINGS IN SUCH GOOD HANDS, . , , PRICE FIVE PFVTS MAN AND WOMAN MAROONED ON ISLE SPEND NIGHT STRANDED IX MID-COLUMBIA. Launch Breaks Down and Man Is Forced to Swim to Shore to Obtain Assistance. PASCO. Wash.. July 8. (Special.) Stranded for 48 hours on a small island in the 9nake River, near the mouth of the Columbia,' with their little launch Waluke lying helpless in the sand, Mrs. H. Langdon and Engineer Howe, in charge of the boat, were rescued late yes terday afternoon after a thrilling ex perience. Early Monday morning a party of four, consisting of G. W. Van Dyke, of the Columbia River Orchards Company; Henry Langdon, builder of the boat; his mother, Mrs. Langdon, of Spokane, and Engineer Howe, determined to give the little boat a final test by running up the river as far as Pasco. When fairly under way the engine gave out. and they were forced to return to shore. A second trial was made, with the result that the signal boards were lost and In their efforts to regain them the boat swept Into the main current and was forced down stream. It was finally stranded high and dry on the small island. Mr. Langdon, immediately realizing the seriousness of the situation, volunteered to swim across the river in search of aid. After brav ing the swift current and crossing the Snake River bridge, he returned with a small ferry-boat containing provisions. The ferry returned with Messrs. Van Dyke and Langdon. Yesterday afternoon a large boat rescued the others of the party and the boat was brought up as far as Ainsworth. CORPORATIONS PLAN FIGHT Treasury Officer Says New Tax Will Be Contested In Court. WASHINGTON. July 8. Confirmation of the expectation In many quarters that the large corporations of the country will seek to hold up the collection of taxes under the corporation tax bill by an ap peal to the courts to test the constitu tionality of the law, vaa given here to day by a prominent official of the Trea sury Department. An official of the Department of Justice declared he believed., the bill as now framed clearly constitutional, and said that any action looking to a test of con stitutionality would not prevent the Sec retary of the Treasury from proceedings to collect the tax duties the usual way. PROMINENT WOMAN FINED Miss Longsterf Found Guilty of Smuggling Furs From Europe. TRENTON, N. J., July 8.-M!ss Camilla Lonsterf,- of Milwaukee, was fined $2000 in the United States District Court here today for smuggling. Miss Lonsterf is only 23 years old. Her fine was paid. The young woman, with her mother and sister, had been abroad and brought into this country about $2500 worth of furs. Her defense was that she did not know the furs were dutiable. MILWAUKEE, July 8.-Mlss Camilla Lonsterf belongs to one of the most prominent families in Milwaukee. I RECKON I CAN TAKE A VACATION. " J NEW JUDGES VOTE FOR CORPORATION Hill Decision Is Cited by Govnor Teats. TACOMA LAWYER TESTIFIES Insists Supreme Bench Was Deliberately Packed. LEGISLATURE IS AT FAULT Witness Before Probe Committee Has Respect for Jurists, but Sup ports Charges by Action of Court on Rehearing. OLTMPIA, Wash.. July 8 (Special.) Before the legislative committee investi gating the State Supreme Court, Attor ney Govnor Teats of Tam, 1.14 1 detaU of the report that the purpose of ( me oti law was to pack the Supreme Court in favor of corporations. Before that time the court of five had ruled, in the Green case, that under the factory inspection law, failure of a mill or fac tory to provide safeguards required by law would be presumption of negligence in cases brought for damages by em ployes for personal injuries. Decision Stirs Corporations. While the Legislature was in session in the case of Hall against the West & Slade Mill Company, of Aberdeen, the court had reaffirmed that rule. This had stirred up the corporations and the in demnity insurance companies, which in sured mills against damage suit losses. A rehearing had been granted in the Hall case and rumor Had it, according to Teats, the law was passed increasing the court two members, and Governor Mead was induced to appoint H. D. Crow, of Spokane, and Milo A. Root, . of Seat tle, on the bench, to overrule this former rule. Teats Blames Legislature. Teats said he had the highest respect for the court and for the members, and expressed the belief that the blame rested upon the Legislature and the Gov ernor for the appointments. He ex plained that the ostensible reason for the increase urged before the Legislature was that the enormous Increase in busi ness of the court demanded more Judges. Teats did not charge that either Root or Crow were corrupt, but said they had been selected by the corporate influences because from their experience and prac tice they were believed to favor that side of litigation. In support of the rumor. It was pointed out that on the rehearing Root and Crow signed a lengthy opinion in favor of the mill company, but it was a minority opinion, for the original four members stood pat on their for mer holding. Teats said this attempt to pack a . (Concluded on Pace S. ) REDSKINS OPERATE SUCCESSFUL BANK FORT LAFWAI INSTITUTION RUN SOLELY BY BRAVES. Has Capital Stock of $10,000, and Deposits at Present Amount to $45,000. LOS ANGELES. Cal., July 8. (Special.) Seated in the lobby of the Westminster today, C B. Lawyer, a full-blooded Nez Perce Indian, smiled contentedly as h told of the organization of the only In dian bank In the United States, the Fort Lapwai (Idaho) State Bank, the affairs of which are conducted by three Indians. "The Fort Lapwai State Bank was started about four months ago with a capital stock of J10.000. the majority of which was subscribed by Indians. Our deposits today are over $45,000, and It is nearly all of it Indian money," he said. "We are erecting a bank building that will cost about $4000. There are about 1500 members of our tribe living, and nearly all of them are doing well. Some are ranching and some are in," business, but they all have a little money. We sometimes have dances, but these are now only frolics, nothing like the old tribal dances." REFORM SPEED MANIACS Capital Punishment for "Auto Mur ders" Is Flan of Club. LOS ANGELES. Cal.. July 8. (Spe cial.) Articles of incorporation of the Anti-Juggernaut Automobile Club were filed today, and immediate steps will be taken to make the organization a factor in compelling reckless automo bllists to observe the precautions neces sary to safeguard lives of pedestrians. The Anti-Juggernaut Automobile Club sets forth its purpose to be the mutual protection of its members, the provid ing of a common defense, and the pro moting of the general welfare by re straining "speed maniacs." The articles of incorporation of the club specify the proposed methods of tho club. Signal stations will be used in the detection and conviction of vio lators of the speed ordinance. Capital punishment for the killing of human beings by the reckless driving of all power conveyances is to be made a law, If the Influence of the Anti Juggernaut Automobile Club can bring it about. CHICAGO LOSES CITIZEN Eastern Metropolis Receives Official Notice of Population Change. CHICAGO. July 8. (Special.) Chicago's population Is now only 2,572,S34. An opti mistic estimate of the Bureau of Statis tics for July 1 gave the city a popula tion of 2,572.835, but since that time Ru dolph P. Hanson has moved to South Bend, Ind. The news of the city's loss became public only this morning, when Mr. Han son sent a letter to "The Census Bureau, City Chicago. 111." it was finally re ceived by George Bryant, who represents the Government Census Bureau in the office of Conptroller Walter H. Wilson. Hanson's letter follows: "Gentlemen You have my name In the new city directory. Please cancel It. as I am now a permanent resident of South Bend. Respectfully. "RUDOLPH P. HANSON." WRIGHTS WILL FLY TODAY Are Hastening Aeroplane Trials Before Going to Germany. "WASHINGTON. JulyJL It is expected a flight of the Wright aeroplane will be at tempted tomorrow afternoon. The Wrights, who have until July 2S. in which to complete the official speed and endurance trials before the Board of Signal Corps officers, are making as much haste as is consistent with safety to complete these trials, as they must be in Germany in August. CUNARDER MAKES RECORD Mauretania Speeds Westward to New York In 4 Days 16 1-2 Hours. NEW TORK. July 8. A new west bound record was established by the Cunard liner Mauretania. which arrived off Sandy Hook lightship at 9:16 o'clock tonight. The boat clipped 17 minutes from her best performance heretofore, covering the long- course in 4 days 16 hours and 36 minutes. VIOLENT SHOCK OBSERVED Recorded In Spain, but Was at Great Distance. TORTOSA. Spain, July 8. The ob servatory here today recorded a vio lent earthquake shock, which was fol lowed by several lighter shocks. The center of the disturbances, it Is estimated, was a long distance from the point of observation. SALT AIR HELPS MRS. TAFT President's Wife Shows Marked Im provement In Four Days. BEVERLY Mass.. July 8. Although Mrs. Taft. the wife of the President, has been at the "Summer White House" but four, days, she has shown a marked im provement in health, according to a statement today by; her physician. - KING EDWARD GETS E Gladstone Yields When He Gives Hint. HOPE FOR SUFFRAGETTES YET British Minister Believes Set tlement at Hand. VICTORY OVER ASQUITH Broad Hint From King Causes the Home Secretary to Receive Peti tion Women Gain Release From Prison by Fasting. ' LONDON, July 8.-What they could not accomplish by storming the House o' Commons, the suffragettes have accom pllshed by a direct appeal to King Ed ward the reception of a deleatlon by 1 member of the Cabinet. Mrs. Despard and the contingent which has been be sieging the House was informed by th King today that the Home Secretary wai the constitutional channel of communi caaion. and His Majesty apparently fol lewed this up with a hint that Mr. Glad stone, the Homo Secretary, would be ad vised to receive the women's deputation. King Brought Pressure. In the face of Mr. Asqulth's persistent refusal to meet the deputation of suf fragettes, it Is hardly conceivable that his lieutenant would consent to this course, as he did. without strong pres sure. When Che Parkhurst delegation of suf fragettes sought an interview with the King at Buckingham Palace yesterday, the regular palace guards on duty gently but firmly ejected them from the palace grounds. There was none of the violence which attended the women's last raid on the House of Commons. Gladstone Promises Settlement. The Home Secretary, Hon. H. J. Glad stone, accorded a very courteous audience this evening to eight of the women rep resentatives. Mrs. Despard was leader of the deputation. After hearing argu ments and reading their petition, the Home Secretary jnade a sympathetic speech, expressing regret at the oresent (Concluded on Page 3.) INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS The Weather. YESTERDAY'S Maximum temperature. 68 degrees; minimum. 64 degrees TODAY S Probably fair; westerly winds, foreign. Eanpageirr0naUt fl'eS a,r-Jre"r boat. En?I'ler Z""1'' eain hearing from Min ister by pressure from King, p.,, 1 Per r!he!S near Tehe nd Shah pre pares to flee. Page 4. Colombian revolution has control of chief port. Page 4. 1 -nIet Nat lonal. Tariff bill finally passes Senate, ten Re publicans voting against It. Page 1. Taft speak, at Burlington In favor of break ing up solid North and South. Page 4. lomeatic. Weston crosses summit of Sierras and will reach San Francisco Tuesday night Page 5. 8 ' Anti-Juggernaut Club Incorporated to tight speeding autos. Page 1. Lapwai Indian heads only Indian bank in United states. Page 1. Missouri floods begin to fall, leaving death and ruin in their wake. Page 3 Teachers vote to meet In San Francisco, rum down book fraternities, woman suff rage and Island independence. Page 5 Ella Ginglea- story strongly corroborated and prominent politicians may be In volved. Page 5. Calhoun is refused change of venue and sec ond trial Is set. Page 3. Women appointed to guard girls at Illinois militia encampment. Page U. Sports. Coast League scores: Portland 0. Vernon 2; Los Angeles 4. Sacramento 3; Oak land S. San Francisco 1. Page 7. Intermountaln League dissolves and Mon tana State League succeeds It. Page 7. Northwestern League scores: Portland 4, Seattle 4; Spokane 8, Tacoma 2; Aber deen V, Vancouver 4. Page 7. Pacific Northwest. Oregon people gather in Seattle for Oregon day programme today. Page 6. Salem cherry fair attracts thousands of people. Page 6. Man wanted In Nebraska for murder 25 years ago arrested at Stevenson. Page . Govnor Teats testifies in substantiation of charge that Supreme Court was packed. Page 1. Dr. Frank G. Smith, of Chicago, entertains large audience at Chautauqua. Page 6. Commercial and Murine. Southern Oregon apricot shipments started. Page 17. Government crop report shows Improved condition. Page 17. Stock market Ignores crop report. Page 17. Customs officials ordered to search all ves sels entering from foreign porta. Page IS. Portland ' and Vicinity. Pacific Northwest wheat yield U placed at 65.00O.0OO bushels. Page 1. Mayor Simon announces that crematory will be erected at once. Page 12. Port of Portland approves Oregon-streel site of O. R. & N. bridge. Page 13. Transcontinental railroads publish livestock tariffs affecting local plant. Page 16. Issues raised by Coast cities in distributiv rate cases are merged. Page 11. Contractors' complain of delay caused bj United Railways. Page 12. New Courthouse may be exclusively of Ore gon material. Page 10. Portland hotels are overcrowded with great Influx of Eastern tourists. Page 10. Two hundred Portland Elks leave on spe cial train for Los Angeles convention, rage 11. Description of Chicago bridge after whlcl new Madison-street udujx is modtlia. Fag IS, . . s WOMEN AUDIENG )