THE MORNING OREGONTAN; WEDTfESDAT; DECEMBER 13, ' 1909. MEXICO READY TO HELP OUT ZELAYA? the opening- sessions of the Tenth Na tional Good Roads convention. A letter from President Taft declares against National aid to any great ex tent. The President says: "My own view of the good roads question is that it is chiefly a state function, and that all states ought to unite in an effor o promoe good roads. I do not think that the farmers are as much interested in the matter as they ought to be. "Nex to education, a system of good roads Is the greatest clvilizer." Arthur C. Jackson, National president of the Good Roads Association, suggest ed the plan of National and state hlgh ways. A resolution declaring for Fed eral aid in good roads work will be in troduced. INTERVENTION IS BEING CONSIDERED Highest Prices Paid for Raw Furs Send for Price List Our New Fur Style Book Mailed Free Send for a Copy Diplomats See Scheme Behind Dispatch of Gunboat to Corinto Harbor. Mexico May Be Asked to Join in Protectorate Over Unruly RepiHc. COB. FOURTH AND MORRISON. Largest and Leading Furriers ExclusiY "Women Outfitters. 4 FUR EXTRA SPECIA A USEFUL CHRISTMAS GIFT LOVERS' LEAP IS FATAL PRECEDENTS ARE' FOUND ODD PREDICAMENT ARISES Should Xicnrnguan Kxecutive Escape to Mexican Boat, Trouble Slight rlsp Between Iiaz and Fnited States. WASHINGTON". Ie 14. In Central American diplomatic circles, here, the rllKoatahlnr of the Mexican gunboat Guer rero to Corinto la taken to have only one meaning the furnishing of an asylum for President Zelaya when he Is forced to abdicate. The diplomats, practically all of whom ere acquainted, with the depth of the water In that harbor, point out that the Guerrero can make fast to the piers there, while the American gunboats, the Torktown and the Vlcksburjr, are of too Frreat draft to approach close to the shore. This fact gives a great advantage to the Guerrero, provided her errand is to rescue Zelaya from American retribu tion. 0 Unless a large contingent of United States marines or bluejackets Is landed to prevent the approach of anyone to 1he Mexican war vessel, Zelaya might Flip aboard, say the Central Americans here, and then laugh at any attempt at Oils capture. Once on the Guerrero, the Nicaraguan "president would be theoretically on Mexi can soil, and United State naval authori ties would be powerless; unless it were 'decided to make an issue and take Zelaya Jiv force an act that would be tanta- i mount to a declaration of war with ' Mexico. HlAXAGCA IS IS OPES REVOIT Vigilance Committee Watches to Pre vent Zelaya' Escape. MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Dec. 14. The people of Managua are In open revolt against Zelaya, without check from the police, " and a vigilance committee has been organized to yrevent the escape of the President. The people openly de mand Intervention by the United States, 'and are crowding the streets, giving vent ' to unrestrained denunciation of the ad : ministration. Shouts of "Long live liberty," "Long ! live the United States," "Long live ; Mexico," "Long live Estrada," are heard ; on every side. The street demonstrations began last ! night from denunciatory speeches, . and ' the temper of . the . people was raised by the report that a battle had been 1 fought and won by Vasques, command ing the Zelayan forces, around Rama, and that "Vasquez had massacred a large number of revolutionists. With this report came the additional rumor that Vasquez had violated the armistice, and it was considered prob able that he would not do so unless he had Received Instructions . from Zelaya. These reports lost nothing In passing frohv mouth to mouth. As the Mexican Minister was the guarantor of the ar mistice. 1t is stated that that official will ask for his passports, unless Satis factory, explanations are made. The . whole country is In a ferment. Zelaya is denounced on every hand, but he is master of the situation and the people fear a wholesale execution of po litical prisoners. - iThe prisons are . fuH of men, moat of whom are half starved and doubtless would welcome death. A serious danger threatens, for the American concessionaire of the electric lighting plant declares that be will put the whole city in darkness if a large sum. of monpy due is not paid before noon .'tomorrow. This bill amounts to 19.000, pesos, and it is hardly probable that the demand will be. met. The... American Vice-Consul, Henry Cal iftr, has stuck to his post and conducted the- business of his office under condi tions of much: danger. BAD FAITH,' SAY RESOLUTIONS Central .Americans in Mexico De- '," ' , , iiounce United Stutes. i MEXICO CITY. Dec: 14. Resolutions .passed'-by 'a. committee selected at a meeting Of the Central Americans in Mexico City,' denouncing- the action of the: United States -in reference to Nic aragua, and' Zelaya, - were mailed here today to President Taft pnd Secretary Ivnex.' " They were ratified- at a mass meeting of members of Central Ameri can colonies in this city late last night. They were in part as follows: That the Government of the United States has no rlRht to Intervene in the Interior effalrn of Central American state, despite the rennonn- ntated ny -you. and we afflrm j that the purpose of your government is ; to consummate a.n offense against Nicara gua, arousine; political passion, T&Kme au Vajitage o the credulity of some Central Americans. : . : That Xlcaras-ua h&a srrounds to consider that the present revolution has been pro moted by the Government ot the United fH&tes and has perfect rlftht to claim for that Rovernnmn an lndemnlzatlon sufficient to pay for Hi loss of life and Interests H hleh -your poernment has caused with its Irregular proceeding. 1 hat If the Government of the United States had sought in good faith an equitable and Impartial solution ' of the conflict, it would have accepted at once the mediation offered by the Government of Mexico ti olve the question peaceably & mediation which was offered, according to a declara tion of - the Mexican Government to the press. We as citizens of five republics of Cen tral America, declare that your note is opposed to the sovereignty and dignity of our commen country, but principally to the Republic of Nicaragua; that we consider the note is not inspired by a government friendly to our people, and In consequence wo protest against the aggression- which yuur government Is practising against Nica ragua, and we call upon all our countrymen In Central Amerloa -and abroad to be on the alert with respect to the dominating and absorbing tendencies of the American Government, In order that, should the oc casion present itself, they may act as the patriotism and independence of our five re public may demand. ' ROAD. WORK STATE'S DUTY Taft Opposes National Aid In Con Btructlng Highways. TOPEKA, Kas., Dec. 14. National aid for permanent roads, a system of Na tional highways connecting: capitals of the various states and of state high ways connecting various county seats, use -of Federal prisoners for building roads and the establishment of road makinsr on a. striotly business basis axe i some of tfes-euflrgestlons made today at SPEED Of G AUTO JUMPS WITH THEM OVER PRECIPICE. Daughter of Rich Calffornian Dead', Son of Michigan Croesus May Die. PASADENA. Cal.. Dec. 14. Miss Agnes Claypool, the daughter of a wealthy res ident of this city, was Instantly killed and Harvey Bissell, 24 years old. son of a Grand Rapids, Mich., millionaire man ufacturer, was perhaps fatally injured this afternoon when the racing automo bile in which they were riding went over the grade of the Rock Valley road and fell 100 feet down the steep incline. Miss Clay pool's body was found under the machine. Bissell wasstlll conscious. His collarbone and right leg were broken and his spine injured. r Mr. Bissell said that after leaving Jhe top of the steep incline the transmis sion af the machine broke and he was unable to check its wild flight with the brake. He called to Miss Claypool to jump, but it was too late and the heavy machine plunged down the embankment before either of Its occupants could free themselves. It is said here that young Bissell and Miss Claypool were engaged to be mar ried in the Winter. ROBBER FLOUTS POLICE HOLDS UP STORE NEAR SCENE OF FORMER DEEDS. Declines to Take Money From Cash Register When He Finds Amount Is but Small, and Flees. SAN FRANCI3CO. Dec. 14. Evading the vigilance of the Police Department and almost brushing shoulders with two detectives set to watch for his reappear ance, the lone bandit who killed one man and robbed three stores a week ago, re-visited one of the stos.es and robbed it again last Saturday night and has since defied the utmost efforts of the police to catoh him, walked Into a candy store to night 20 feet from the scene of the double robbery, and forced the girl in charge to open the cash drawer. He refused to take the small amount it contained, and his action appeared to be Inspired only by a desire to flout the police. The place he robbed twice has been closed since the death of the proprietor's mother last Sunday. Two detectives have been constantly on watch, day and night, anticipating just what occurred tonight. They were near all the time the bandit was in the candy store, but saw nothing of htm and did not know the place had been visited.- until they were called by the frightened girl. GOTHAM FIGHTS FOR WEST Eastern Shippers Take Up War for Better Coast Freight Rates. NEW YORK, Dec. 14. A delegation representing the Merchants' Association of New Tork left for Washington today to attend, a hearing before the Inter state Commerce Commission relative to the so-called back haul railroad rates from Portland, Seattle and San Fran cisco to interior points. As these are the rates under which goods shipped from the Atlantic to the Pacific seaboard are distributed into the interior, they directly affect the Atlantic seaboard shippers. The cases are closely delated to the Spokane case. A. 0. U. W. PLANS NEW BODY Independent Supreme Lodge May Settle Dlvltslon In Order. KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 14. A meet ing of representatives . of the Missouri, Kansas. . Nebraska and Arizona-New Mexico grand lodges of the Ancient Order of United Workmen began her'e today to form a new supreme lodge, which is to be purely fraternal In its relations ft the subordinate grand lodges. . . The meeting Is a culmination of the division in the A. O. U. W., resulting from an effort of the supreme lodge to con trol benefit funds of various grand lodges. RIVER MEN SEEK UNISON Missouri Basin ' Workers Ask All Waterway Bodies to Join. OMAHA, Dec. 14. The Missouri Riyer Navigation Congress began its annual meeting this afternoon with thre egov ernors and 150 delegates present. Gov ernor Burke, of North Dakota, president of the congress, presided. Governor Burke suggested that the National Rivers and Harbors Associa tion, the Lakes to the Gulf Waterways Association and other similar organiza tions work together. Concert Recital at Y. M. C. A. Edward Adner Thompson will give his popular entertainment at the new Y. M. C. A. hall. Sixth and Taylor .streets, Fri day night. December 17. at 8:15 o'clock. Admission 50 cents, members 35 cents. The busiest and mightiest little thing that ever was made is Chamber lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They do the work whenever you require their aid. These tablets change weak ness into strength, llstlessness into energy, gloominess Into joyousness. Their action Is so gentle one don't real ize they have taken a purgative. Sold by all dealers. Somebody has Invented a combined electric lamp and shaving mlrmr In which the re flector can be arranged to throw the light only upon the face below the eyes, no light .fa I hit uxmul th mirror or to ayes. Nicaraguan Congress Makes Final Attempt to Add to List of Zelaya' Monopolies In Violation of Constitution. Continued From First Page.) in Washington. had an Interview with Secretary Knox this afternoon. He presented a statement from President Diaz, containing his views. At the State Department this after noon it was announced no statement could be made with respect to the Mexi can note for the present, at least, or until ' department officials had an oppor tunity to give it thorough consideration. It is expected, however, that this Gov ernment's reply may be ready for de livery to Governor Creel within the next day or two. Zelaya Is Monopolist. The report from Managua that the Nicaraguan congress, probably anticipat ing the early retirement of Presldept Zelaya, ' attempted to authorize Import ant concessions for Zelaya, calls atten tion to the number of vastly remunera tive monopolies already enjoyed by Ze laya and his friends. The facts as to these monopolies are contained In official- reports to the State Department ana are said to be suscept ible of absolute proof. This attempt at wholesale monopoliza tion of the resources of the republic and. in fact, the recognition or toleration 'of monopolies in any form, is in direct and deliberate violation of the Nacaraguan constitution, which specifically ordains that "there shall be no monopolies that pay very large dividends." Ram Privilege Pays Richly. One of those is called the Aguardiente Syndicate, which handles rum made from sugar cane. This monopoly paid In the year 16 per cent. Still another is the cattle syndicate, which pays 2 per cent a month. Other monopolies Include the sole right for exportation of cocoanuts on the Atlantic Coast; the exportation of turtles, sponges, pearls and mother or pearl on the Atlantic Coast; the fisher ies on the Pacific Coast; a company formed for the introduction of crude oil for refining In Corinto; the monopoly for nail manufacturing; the soap trust. It is said that President Zelaya con trols all the monopolies and concessions mentioned and receives the lion's share of their abnormal earnings. The existence of these and many other unlawful monopolies has constituted a great burden to the Nicaraguan people and has resulted In an almost complete paralysis of trade. MORALES TAKES THREE TOWNS Estrada Proclaimed President as Rebels Marcli On. BLUEFIELDS, Nicaragua, Deo. 14. An official message, received at the In surgent headquarters here, announces that General Morales, at the head of a band of insurgents, has captured Tor tuga, Orlsi and Supoa, three small towns on the Costa Rican frontier. Morales proclaimed Estrada President of Nicar agua and continued his march to attack the important town of Rivas. General Estrada and his followers have taken courage at the prospect of assist ance from the United States in their efforts to overthrow the government of Nicaragua. The United State cruisers Des Moines and Tacoma and the collier Leonidas, with their crews on board are still lying outside the harbor. A cablegram reports that 700 additional marines from the United States have started for Colon, and this Is interpreted as assurance that marines will be sent here to reinforce the bluejackets now in the harbor. United States Consul Moffat Is making tentative arrangehnents for shore quar ters for the American fighting men. The Consul is in hourly communication with Commander Shipley of the Des Moines and Commander Nlblack. of the Tacoma, and also Is exchanging long cablegrams with Washington. The presence of the Americans here affords the people of the- city a sense VANCOUVER WOMAN DIES VysM MR. AXD MRS. PETER CLANCY, DECEASED. VANCOUVER, Wash.. Dec. 14. (Speoial.) Mrs. Margaret Clancy, aged 69, widow of Peter Clancy, who died August 29, last, passed away this afternoon at her home at 1600 Main street, in this city, from the rupture of a blood vessel. She had been ill for several years. Mrs. Clancy was born in Clifton, Galway County, Ireland, on Janu ary 6, 1840. When 12 years'old she came with her parents to the United States -and lived In New Tork and Wisconsin. During the next seven years she made five trips back to Ireland, and when Bhe was 19 years old settled in Wisconsin. Her maiden name was Geohegan, and she was married January 1. 1870. in Westport, Wis., to Peter Clancy. In 1876 they -came West and settled in Forest-Grove, Or., and In 1883 they moved to Vancouver.. There are six children, all living James Clancy and Miss Mollie and Kathleen Clancy, of Vancouver; and Oliver, John and Nicholas Clancy, of Seattle. r - TIMELY HINTS TO CHRISTMAS FIRST FLOOR. Gloves Handkerchiefs Combs Belts Neckwear Purses Shopping Bags Suit Cases A GROUND 5 A GROUND "' SPECIAL' ppJ S0 We have but one fear, and that is: You will judge our Silverware by the price. Don't do it. You can pay twice and thrice these prices for the same articles, and it is wel for you to do it, if you judge an article by what you pay for it; but if you want merit, if you want real worth, come for this Silverware, for never have such yalues been offered, anywhere. - Sterling Silver Comb and Brush Set. $5.75 , Sterling Silver Powder Jars. , .$1.00 Sterling Silver JJfflLitary Brushes. 14.50 Sterlmfr gilver Picture FrarneS. . $3.0O Sterling Silver Whisk Broom $1.8o Sterling Silver Clothes Brushes $3.00 Many other articles. Everything at similar induc- Ster ling Silver Button Hooks. .94 ing prices. of security. It is. noted that since the arrival of the Des Moines,- General Vasquez, of the- Government forces near Rama, has redoubled his efforts to ef fect a compromise with Estrada. General Estrada now has 2400 men and looks forward to an early engagement that will result in a decisive victory for the insurgents. General Vasquez has reconcentrated his troops In the hills overlooking: the Mico River, a few miles from Rama. Vasquez's right is threatened by Gen eral Luis Mena, who has taken up a position nine miles south on the Rama River. On the. other flank of the gov ernment army Is General Fornos Diaz, whose troops occupy a strong- position on the Slguia River. As the Mico Riv er flows between the Rama and the Slguia Rivers, Vasquez is hemmed in on either side. REBELS INVADE COSTA RICA Morales Reported Seriously Wound ed in Engagement. SAN JUAN DEL. RIO, Nic, Dec. 14. A small body of revolutionists led by General Moreles attacked Orosi, which is in the extreme northwest of Costa Rica, a few miles front lie borders of Lake Nicaragua. This place was de fended by 20 men, four of whom were killed. The rest retired. According: to advices received here. General Morales was seriously wound ed. After the engagement the victor ious revolutionists burned the houses and pushed forward. ' No news has reached here from Rama for three days. Telegraphic communication Is interrupted. FEW MONTHS AFTER HUSBAND HHH Genuine French Brown LYNXJACKE Regular $50.00 Values ' 2ND FLOOR. Wrappers Kimonos Babies' Wear Bath Robes Flannelettes CITY GETS Portland Architects to Get Ma jor Portion of Fund. DESIGNERS HOLD MEETING President Wetherbee, of Civic Im provement League, Tells Architec tural CluT They Will Have Chance to Compete. S20 With the knowledge - that the 20. 000 City Beautiful fund is to be di vided among Portland architects and the expert chosen to supervise the work and believing- that the competi tive plan for work on the new West Side high school would be beneficial to all concerned, the Architectural Club last night Indorsed the plans of the Civic Improvement Club for a City Beautiful and appointed a committee to go before the taxpayers' meeting to he held in the near future, and request the taxpayers to empower the school board to award the high school plans by a competitive plan. It .was included in the motion to have the school board appoint a Jury of men who wuld be in a position to give a lust decision after viewing the plans submitted." The meeting was' primarily one on which' the crwc center and civic im provement "questions were paramount. After addresses by Dr. J. R. Wether bee and 'City Park Superintendent Mische, who outlined the work of the Civic Improvement League In detail. E. F. Lawrence of the firm of Mac Naughton, Raymond and Lawrence was elected as the, representative of the architectural club on the Civic Im provement committee. Mr. Lawrence stated that he would serve not as an individual but as the representative of the organization and' that he would be governed through all by the wishes of the architectural club. Club -Indorses Employing Bennett. On motion of Mr. Lawrence the Architectural Club went on record as heartily favoring the movement to employ Burnham & Bennett of Chi cago. The club took action on the school com petitive plan in the light of the recent award of the plans of the Jefferson High School when the man chosen to give a decision did so and later had his award overruled by the School Board to the chagrin of a number of the local archi tects who cried out that the profession In the cltv had not been treated fairly In the matter. When the matter was taken before the courts' it was held that the School Board had no right to empower any one other than themselves to award the plans and It' Is for this purpose that the Archi tectural Club has decided to go before' the taxpayers and request that action be taken giving; the School Board this right to empower some jury to make an award. It was also brought out before the meetinjr that a site had already been secured bv the School Board' although it is stated that the- location of this is being withheld for final approval when the Board meets In January. A motion was passed to asjc that this 1 IllltJ TSSSSS -ss, -II Illll II II H.1 THIRD FLOOR. Costumes Wraps Waists Silk Petticoats Sweaters, Suits Coats Hats Fur Hats Evening Coats action be deferred until after the plans for a city beautiful have been prepared In order that the city plan may include a Portland L. B Jt N o jrs GLOVE ORDERS PROCURE SE LECTIONS FROM THE WORLD'S BEST GLOVES. 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