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AOI L. ;U. li,o.. : T . STEINER. IN REPLY. DARES ACCUSERS Asylum Head Defies All to Prove Waste. $1500 PURSE BOLSTERS DENIAL Oregon Institution Shown to Be Next to Cheapest. KAY PRODUCES FIGURES Snperintendent In Spiwh I Wort: Ways and Mean Committee Scores Harried Inquiry and Says Itowrrman Errs. STATE CAPITOL, Salem. Or.. Jan. 30. (Special.) Superintendent Stelner. of the Oregon Insane Asylum and 8tat Treasuer Kay cam to ths bat for their Innings In the. asylum controversy to night when they appeared before the ways and meana committee. Superintendent Stelner entered Into a ireneral refutation of the charges made against him cn the Senate floor and In the report of the legislative committee and left f 1500 with the waya and meana committee to be given to the Toon Men's Christian Aaaoclatlon If a penny's wast. In hla management of the asylum la proved. lie declared that political reasons hare been the animus behind the open allega tlons of extravagance and lavish ex pense at the Institution and came armed with an array of facta and figures as tMthe conduct of affairs at the Institu tion. These were presented by State Treas urer Kay and In many Instances he charged exaggeration on the part of Sen ator Bowerman and th committee. He Shewed where. Instead of the cost of farm produce at the asylum being 11.19 for every dollar returned to the state, the farm cave the state a net Income of .n.t on a a-rnaa Income of IJI.MS.JO. this Including a charge, of per cent on the present value of the land no worth IllO.eO and bought at half the amount. Per Capita Here Ixwnt- Ksy In his talk showed where the cost for Vermont marble charged by Bow nan to have been r.l coat the atate but I:, this figure being written over the architect's signature. In audition Kay showed that the per capita cost of the Oregon Asylum In the kjf of any simi lar lntltut;on In the West or North. Ore gon's per capita, at t!AS for the last two years and a request of t;t for the nrat to years, he placed against the following urea as comparative for ewma other Institutions: M-ril-al Iake. Wash, ft&; fei:a-oofn. Wash., t;4.; California. r.l. Michigan, tllTS; Indiana. 114.2; Idaho. New York. IT .IS. Only ticorgla Karris. The only Irstltutlon in the I'nited State taring a lower per capita tbsm Oregon, lie averred. Is Georgia, wliere the patients are mostly negmesi and there I a con tinual warm climate necessitating much less clo'Mng and acarrely any fuel. "The policy of the board." declared Mr. Kay. "will be to conduct all of the In stitutions for the nest two years without a deficit, unlets emrthtrg unforeseen occurs and we wilt conduct them In that manner no matter the vise of your appro priation. If It la too small we will re fuse to receive patients. The appropria tion a were cut down two years ago many times without reasvn and In most cases arbitrarily. Inquiry Called Vnfalr. "The legislative committee did not make a fair Investigation at the asylum. They vls'ted no wards, but a week ago. la company aith some of the legislators. I visited the wards and foui:d some of the hallways, which should be used for recreation and amusement, crowded with feeds and three or four beds In each of th small rooms on the aides. If ws are compelled to starve those people out there because of a niggardly appropria tion we will do It. If they muat go on cared for and unfed It Will not be our fault. I wlah to declar right now that the Oregon Insane Asylum as conducted a as well conducted as any Institution In th United 8tates. and the legislative committee was manifestly unfair In Its abatements." Id chin bis speech to the committee Superintendent Blelner. with tears In his eyes. ofTered an urgent plea to the com mittee. "If you must assail my honor and Integrity. If you must condemn me for alleged laxity la business affairs. he declared. I am In a position to refute thou allegations. But do not hammer at the poor unfortunates at that Inatltutioa to get even with me. There has been no one to atand up for them, not even a member of the dele gation from Marlon County, but give them a chance. Legislation such as bs, been proposed belongs to the dark agea." Stelner pleaded that Judgment at least be suspended upon him until he baa had a fair opportunity and prom ised that when th time comes he will refute every charge that haa been made, defy anyone and that he courta the fullest and most free Investigation. Blame Laid to Poll lie. Superintendent S.elner said: "Tour part of legislation In this leg- Jiwitiiif Jjj '. - ... , , , i IT i i . "t 11 TiTTi : : PRICE FIVE CENTS. . PORTLAND, OREGON, TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1911. - - I LOVE LAVISHED ON VARIOUS WOMEN MRS. EI.EAXOU CAMP SUES DK. CAMP OX THIS CROVXD. Divorce Suit of Xoled Writer of South Sra Storlea and Eminent Physician Is Startling. BAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 0.-SpecUI.) Dr. Calvin Eugene Camp, formerly on of th beat known physicians In the Hawaiian Islands, .which he left two years ago for san Francisco, later en gaging In practice at San Diego, has been sued for divorce by his wife. Mrs. Ellsmar Camp, a noted writer of South Sea Island stories. Th complaint was filed In secret with the County Clerk on January IT by At torney Cross, and every effort haa been made to keep the allegations, chsrglng th husband w'th consorting with varl oua women and with suspicious conduct, from becoming public. With th filing of the suit Mrs. Camp obtained an Injunction restraining her husband from selling or Incumbering their Honolulu residence, which Is said to be a marvel of art. In addition to th decree the wife askv the court to give her the whole of th Honolulu property and alimony at the rate of $100 a month. The residence Is located on KalulanI Drive. Pacific Heights tract. Xewalo. Honolulu. The Camps wer married here August 30, 1KC. and Immediately went to Hono lulu, where the husband waa practicing. Mr. Camp charges her husbsnd hss for many years practiced cruelties against her. until she Is unable longer to stand them, her health being under mined. She alleges that during the time they lived in Honolulu. Dr. Camp apent much of his time In other women's company. WOMAN'S JURY SITS TODAY Prominent Taroma Suffragists to Try Dairyman for Assault. TACOMA. Jan. :Wrhe Jury of six wo men selected by Judge Arnston. police Judge, to try th esse of Karl Betachart. a dairyman charged by Arthur Borchart with third-degree assault In drawing a deadly weapon upon him. wsa announced todsy. The Jury consists of Mrs. J. Q. Mason, vice-president of the Nstlonsl Society of Women Voters, and a prominent club woman: Miss Mary J. Ball, a dealer In woman's clothing; Mlras Esther Allstrum. (!ty pur food Inspector; Mies Emma Curtis, stenographer In City Hall; Mrs. Gage M. Wheeler and Mrs. Kebecca J. Kaason. well known In Eaeeern Star cir cles. They are summoned to appear to morrow. ROOSEVELT HERE APRIL 5 RrTlsrd Itinerary Sets Early Date for Ills Portland Visit. NEW TORK. Jan. (Special.) Theodor Roosevelt will speak In Portland April 6. This data Is an nounced In the revised Itinerary of th ex-president given out today. He will visit Seattle April 7. Sand point. Idaho. Apr'i 9. 3utte. Mont April II and Helena. Mont.. April II- Political conditions In the Middle West will govern Roosevelt's course oa his homeward trip. S0L0NS GET BIBLE TEXTS Anonymou Cards Sent to Srnatorsj lYom Stordalrm, Xorway. STATE CAriTOU Salem. Or. Jan. 0. SpeclaL Even In far-off Norway Interest Is being taken In the spiritual welfare of the Oregon Legislature. Thla afternoon members of the Sen ate all received a consignment of ap propriate scriptural quotations, th communication being anonymous, but the postmark waa dated at Stordalem. Norway. LEADING 15 , ... ., V "-f , i --r - ; I , C'lvK r 'itfsr I . r A j I . 1 II - , I. i . . t. .--.sis i.;-.. .i i i m r . an m f a :: "HYPOCRITE" SLUR F Hot Reply Made When Governor Threatens. Ml CHIEF RESENTS ATTACKS Executive's Demand for Andei'' son's Job Refused. ULTERIOR MOTIVE SEEN Suprrlntrndcnt of California Insti tutions Ieclares Amrndment Is Sought to Banking Act for Sole Purpose of Deposing Him. SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 30.-(SpecIal.) Governor Hiram Johoton. of California, threatens to bring about a change In th statutes In order to oust Alden Ander son. Superintendent of Banks. Johnson's threat comes aa a result of a controversy that has raged for some! weeks between the Governor and to Superintendent of Banks. Johnson declares that Anderson Is sub sidised by the Interests, especially the Southern Pact lie. Anderson denies the accusation and says he has no Intention of resigning, adding that h has little use for a "hypocrite." The Governor says he does not wish to Involve the state In a lawsuit and, there fore, prefers that the law be amended aa an easier and more convenient way out of the dilemma. Anderson said lsst night: Anderson Make Statement. "Tea. I have read the statement of Governor Johnson with respect to my aelf and th otflc of Superintendent of Banks. I am glad to be assured by the Governor himself that h wants the patronage of this office ss heretofore. So far ss I "had heard, such statements wer made only by Mr. Llssjer. Th ex cuse given by Governor Johnson Is that I am acceptable to Mr. Herrin and th Southern Pacific Company; therefore a fit subject to be kicked out. Just how this conclusion Is arrived at I do not know. , "I never held -a political conference with Mr. Herrin alone or In the company with th Mayor of any city In my life; likewise I never applied for a position on the payroll of the Southern Pacific Company or asked to be Ita representa tive at any time or in any way. nor bav I ever acted aa auch. Tie Doubts Johnson. Th Southern Paclfle has never con tributed, to my knowledge, one cent to any political campaign In which I was engaged and I have never spent sny money contributed ' by it to elect any relative of mine to office. If prior po litical affiliations with th Southern Pa cific Company and the solicitation of fa vors therefrom is sufficient reason for remov'eg a men from public office, how long will Governor Johnson hold his Job? "Governor Johnson says I will not abide by th decision of th Supreme Court. This Is news to me. I have re ceived no order from th Supreme Court. First Governor Johnson proposed to de pose me by passing a bill placing the banks and building and loan associations under on supervision. Then he says he sent a friend to me requesting me to resign. That failed. Then he coaaulted (Conclude! on Page S. LUNG AT JOHNSON PARTICIPANTS IN STRIFE AMONG CALIFORNIA REPUBLICAN OFFICIALS. v. - h v a I j m -..- ! ANNIVERSARY NUMBER' IS ENLARGED. - So much material has been prepared for the Fiftieth Anni versary Edition of The Orego nian, to be issued February 4, that the number will be even larper than has been expected. It is now certain that this preat edition will be comprised of more than 120 pages. Although it has been thought advisable to increase the size of the edition, the price will re main, as announced, at 5 cents a copy. The cost of mailing, how ever, will be 8 cents, instead of 7 cents. The 8-cent rate will ap ply in the. United States, Can ada, Mexico and the island pos sessions. The postage to all other countries will be 16 cents. The Anniversary Edition will be the greatest advertisement that Portland and Oregon have ever received. WOMAN CONQUERS SNOW Heroic Trip Over Mountains In 4 -Horse Sleigh Made In 10 Honrs. MEDFORD. Or., Jan. 30. (Special.) Journeying over the Odessa moun tain road, during which her sleigh was almost snowbound by huge drifts. Mrs. W. C. Neff. w'fe of Acting Supervisor Neff. of the Crater National Forest, arrived in this city from Klamath Falls last night. She was accompanied by her two children and Dick Brlght en stein, of Klamath Falls, who drove the team. The Journey required ten hours to complete, though, four heavy draft horses averaging in weight 1800 pounds each, were harnessed to the conveyance. Several times wh'le trav ersing the road snow to a depth of over four feet was encountered and it waa only by heroic work on th part of the driver and horses that the sleigh was kept from being snow bound. CARNEGIE D0UBLES OFFER Salem's Growth Induces Him to Give 127,600 for Library. SALEM, Or.. Jan. 30. (Special.) An drew Carnegie wlli give $27,600 for the construction of a public library In Sa lem, according to a dispatch received bar from hla secretary, James Bertram, today. Several months ago the matter waa taken up by George F. Rodgers, then Mayor of Salem, but Carnegie refused to take any action In th matter until he waa furnished the official figures of Salem's population. When informed of th rapid development and growth of this place, . he almost doubled bis offer of IU.0O0. made less than two years ago. The Salena Library Association owns a sit for the proposed building on Stato and Winter streets and it is probable that the city will take over this prop erty and get the project under headway st once. TAFT'S PICTURE REMOVED Governor Havrley, of Idaho, Orders It Taken Down. BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 30. A sensation was created in political circles here to day when it became known that Gov ernor James H. Hawley had ordered the custodian of the State Hous to remove President Taffs picture from the exec utive office. The Governor later explained that the picture waa not removed because of any personal feeling against the President and that no disrespect was Intended, but that he desired another picture in the place. It was not learned what portrait Governor Hawley had selected to dis place that of the President. rum M'CURDY FLIES ALMOST TO CUBA Mishap Forces Descent When HeNearsGoal. TORPEDO-BOAT RESCUES HIM Airship Floats Safely on Pon toons Till Picked Up. OVER-SEA RECORD BROKEN Weather Perfect and Feat Would Have Been Accomplished but for Broken Crank McCurdy Will Try Again First Chance. HAVANA, Jan. 30. J. A. D. McCurdy, Canadian by birth but now affiliated with American aviators, set a new rec ord today In over-the-water flights, cov ering nearly 100 miles from Key West to within ten miles of Havana, where he was compelled to drop into the sea. There he remained, his biplane floated by pontoons, until the lifeboat from the torpedo destroyer Terry picked him up. With victory within his grasp, his goal In plain view, an accident, trivial in Itself, robbed McCurdy of his almost won title of conqueror of the Florida straits. A break In a small part of the engine, a ruptured crank case, stopping tho escape of the lubricating oil, neces sitated McCurdy's descent. Torpedo-Boat Picks Him Vp. The descent was mad between tho Paulding and Terry, the leading ships, which' were about ten miles apart. The aviator, when the sound of th engine told him something waa wrong, instantly shut off the power. He descended rap idly, swinging steadily to the water. The pontoons proved buoyant, McCurdy not even wetting his feet. The Terry's life boat took him off and finally he waa taken aboard the Paulding. Efforts to hoist the machine on' the launching platform failed. Grappling irons finally were used and the aero plane was badly damaged. While this work was going on the Cuban-flagship Hatuey arrived from Ha vana, carrying President Gomes and friends She ran alongside the Paulding and the President shouted his congratu lations on the pluck of the aviator and regret for his Ill-fortune. After an hour's delay the squadron started for Havana, entering the harbor a few min utes after 1 o'clock. McCurdy, landing from the Paulding, proceeded to the drill grounds at Camp Columbia, where be gave an exhibition of his skill, rising 1200 feet and per forming a variety of maneuvers. He used a machine of one of the other avia tors at the meet in progress here. McCurdy Describes His Flight. The start from Key West was made at 7:32 o'qlock. central time, which was 8:05 Havana time, and, after making two circles, the aviator squared away on his course. Conditions were ideal, a faint wind, a cloudless sky, an unrippled sea. Of the beauty of the scene, Mc Curdy said this evening: "Never have 1 eiperlenced so won derful a sensation as when I rose a thousand feet and took the course. Ahead of me was a wondrous mirage; the sea. Instead of a horizontal plane below, having the appearance of a huge vertical picture, on which the funnel (Concluded on Page 2.) SALOON-SMASHER IS NERVOUS WRECK CARRIE 'XATIOX, WHO FOCGHT demox nniT fights death. Woman Who Spread Terror Among Kansas Divekeepeers Xow Is Believed Xear End. EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark., Jan. 30. (Special.) Mrs. Carrie Nation, saloon smasher. Is near death, her friends fear. Her busy life in lighting the demon rum has' proved too much for her in her later years. She is suffering from a nervous breakdown, from which, physicians fear, she may never recover. Mrs. Nation collapsed a few weeks ago. At first it was thought that the rugged constitution she acquired as a plains man's wife in Kansas would stand her in good stead, but she has gradually be come weaker and weaker, .until today her friends fear the worst. It is said that the end may come at any time. Mrs. Natlan recently abandoned her light against liquor to take up a crusade against tobacco, especially oigarettes. She has toured the country snatching the little pipes from the mouths of every one she has encountered, particularly newsboys. She created a furore in the Union Station of Denver a year or so ago by delivering a philippic against Alice Roosevelt-Longworth, whom she accused of being a cigarette fiend. Mrs. Nation began her career as a public person about 13 years ago, when she smashed up a saloon in Kansas which her husband frequented. So great a furore did that create that she went throughout the state, cracking costly bar mirrors, expensive cut glass and terror izing proprietors in joints. She was careful, though, to do no dam age in saloons In those states where prohibition was not in force, contenting herself with entering the places and haranguing the proprietors 'and patrons on the evils of drink. OREGON ROAMER IS WEARY 15-Year-Old Boy Applies for Aid at Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES, Cal., Jan. 30. (Special.) Weary of roaming the country, Vestal K. Bennett, 15 years old, son of F. M. Bennett, of Willamette, Or., applied to day to the police at the ceneral station for shelter and transportation back to his home. The boy was sent to the detention home until the authorities communicated with his father. Six months ago Bennett started on a ramble throi'gh the cities of the Pacific Coast. When lie had "done" the cities ho took to the country, hoping eventually to get in line for a remunera tive Job as a cowpuncher. Things did not go as he had expected, however. Jobs for co'n-punchers seemed woefuly scarce and chances that might lead to the securing cf boundless areas of cattle land seemed scarcer. Bennett arrived in Los Angeles penni less. COACHMAN IS MADE RICH Relatives Almost Forgotten In Will or Catherine de Peyster, NEW TORK, Jan. 30. Leaving a larger bequest to her coachman than to any of her relatives, the will of Cath erine Augusta de Peyster, filed today, makes the New York Historical Society her principal beneficiary. Miss De Peyster, a wealthy member of one of the oldest families in New York, died on January 25. having no near nephews and nieces. Tho Historical Society gets all her real estate and the residue of her per sonal estate after specified bequests are paid. Miss De Peyster left Thomas Kiernan. her coachman, $5000 and all Miss De Peyster's horses, carriages and harness and stable fixtures. The bequests to relatives are her heirlooms. SNOWSLIDE KILLS THREE Six Laborers Are Buried While Working Alongside Mountain. SACRAMENTO, Cal., Jan. 30 (Special.) Six men were caught this morning In a snowslide at Prosser Creek, four miles from Truckee. Three were dug out dead. The others we.j badly Injured. One may die. The men were employes of the Union Ice Company, and were keeping the tracks clear near the icehouse. The icehouse is built alongside a moun tain. A slide carried the workmesvdown the embankment. 1 A. Bernla, R. Herrerra and R. Gameros were burled deep In the mass and were dead when the rescuers reached them. The other three were rescued alive, after almost half an hour's work. A special train carrying doctors and nurses was sent out from Truckee. RIDER HAS NARROW ESCAPE Mailcarrier About Cherryvllle Xear- ly Drowns In Sandy River. John Jones, who carries mail by horse near Cherryvllle, on the Mount Hood wagon road, had a narrow escape from drowning in the Sandy River last week while on his rounds. He was riding near the river when his horse made a sudden Jump and pluDged down the embankment, carry ing Jones with him, but the rider man aged to save himself by catching hold of some brush Just before thl animal reached the river. He held tight when his horse went on down Into the roar ing current .of the water and was swept downward. The carrier pulled himself on the bank. The water in Sandy at this season of the year is especially high and swift. COAST'S VICTORY CONGRESS Margin Closeon Choice of Exposition Site. HOUSE VOTES THIS AFTERNOON Canvass Continues Until Roll Call Begins. SOUTHERNERS FIGHT HARD They Play Politics to Line Vp Demo crats for Xew Orleans, but Bay City Men Have Body of Xorthern Vote Assured. WASHINGTON. Jan. 30. (Special.) Victory is in the air and California's poll of the House gives record proof. The margin is small, however,, and contingencies remain that would seem to make it the better part of wisdom to withhold the shouting until after the roll call tomorrow. Representative Broussard, of Louisiana, and M. H. De Young met at the hearing before the Senate commitee this morn ing. "We are absolutely confident that wo will have a majority in tho House," said the New Orleans man. We already have it," was the Califor nian's answer. "Your looks belie your feelings, then," added Mr. De Young. "I am not feeling very good today," admitted the Representative. The Southerners freely declare that the fight is close. The Westerners accede to this. Tonight both sides say they may be no more than 20 votes to the good. Each Side Loses On Man. This afternoon came the shock of the loss of a Northn Democratic vote by San Francisco. The member is deeply interested In a candidate for sergeant-at-arms under the new Democratic con trol of the House. The Southerners threatened that. If he voted for San Fran cisco, the entire vote below Mason and Dixon would be turned against his man. On the other hand, a Northern Repub lican whom New Orleans has counted upon announced this afternoon that he had finally decided in favor of the Pa cific metropolis. "I think it would take a great deal more of .our gin fizz Ho clarify my mind so I could see that the Crescent City ought to have the fair," he told the delegation of Southerners that was waiting upon him. Shifts Will Come Till End. How much of this last-hour shifting: will take place by about 1:30 tomorrow afternoon, when the calling of the roll will begin, is problematic. There will (Concluded on Page 4.) INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS The Weather. YESTERDAY'S Maximum temperature, B0 degrees; minimum, 37 degrees. TODAV'S Occasional rain; south to west winds. Legislature. Washington Representative blnmes polltlc&l Juggling fnr defeat o; bill for tuber culosis sanitarium. Page 7. Senator Joseph would have employers' lia bility act apply to everyone suing for damages, whether employe or not. Page 6. Dr. Stelner in defending self before ways and means committee dares accusers to prove his management of Institution is wasteful. Page 1. Malarkey's public service commission bill attacked before railroad committee of Senate. Page 6. Foreign. Mexican federals and rebels each claim de cisive victory at Sahuaripa. Page 8. McCurdy flies from Key West to within 10 miles of Havana, when accident foroes descent. Page 1. Volcanic eruption . in Luzon causes tidal wave to kill many. Page 8. National. California confident of winning exposition fight in House today. Page 1. Tariff commission bill passes House. Page 2. National banks of United States show de crease in deposits, chiefly In New York. Page 2. Taft quotes McKlnley's last speech in favor of Canadian reciprocity. Page 4. Dodsworth declares ship subsidy is graft and confirms oifers of bribe. Page 4. Do meet le. Bank Commissioner Anderson, of California, defies Governor Johnson to oust him. Page 1. Carrie Nation near death at Sanitarium. Page 1. Dr. Camp, of Hawaii, sued for divorce on ground he loves other women than wife. Page 1. Northwest. Officers of State Training School st Cen tralis arrest fugitive orphan glrL Page 7. Sport. Interest high In Multnomaw Club annual election. Page 12. Commercial and Marine, Demand for wheat exceeds farmers offer- . lngs. Page 17. Persistent selling carries down Chicago wheat prices. Pass 17. All classes of stocks show strength. Pegs IT. Active demand at Portland Stock Yards. Pase 17. Steamer Lewlston slrrtts after striking rocks in Snake River. Page 16. Portland and Vicinity. Milwaukee road thought to be purchaser of Tnman-Poulsen Mill site, page 18. H. H. Bassett, involved in case of woman's death, regains sanity. Page JO. Harrlman lines may build cutoff between Vsle and Heppner. Page 10. Joseph Fels. millionaire single-tax evan gelist, to give Oregon 12,.'00 for cam paign in behalf of law. Page 10. Mrs. May Arkwrlght Hutton says Oregoa women need no outside aid to get fran chise. Page 12. Civic Council submits bill for new school law. Page 10.' iCuacluded ea Page