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W. L JONES VISITS VANCOUVER POST WASHINGTON SENATOR, VANCOUVER BARRACKS POST COMMANDER AND VANCOUVER CITI ZENS WHO WELCOMED VISITOR. ' "The mandate upon Senator Bourne eame actually from a self-constituted Bourn cabinet, that hired professional petition hawkers to Infest the streets and the highways to intercept un . willing citizens with appeals to sign. They signed under the. Industrious im portunities of the street peddlers who Bot on an average 6 cents a name, the Bourne 'mandate' was therefore bought and paid for in cash." Oregonian, Oo tober 9. 1912. 1 ,.-. "-' .... ? T"-l Senate Member of Committees of Military Affairs to Stand by Department. TRUTH ABOUT .. I BOURNE'S PETITION w y, it. REPUBLICAN GAIN IS SEEN Federal Aid for Interstate Bridge Declared Uncertain and Slow at Best Vancouver Liable to Get Appropriation. VANCOUVER BARRACKS. Wash.. Oct. 20. (Special.) United States Sen ator Wesley L. Jones, of North Yakima, who is campaigning- the state for the Republicans, visited this post today and called on Colonel George S. Young, com mander. He was accompanied by W. B. u Bois. chairman of the County Cen tral Committee; Lloyd Du Bois, presi dent of the Commercial Club, and 6. J. Jliller. Senator Jones, who is on the commit tee of military affairs, when asked what be thought of Vancouver Barracks as a military station, said: "This Is an ideal location for a military post. The Government has lots of ground and the post should be fully developed as the needs of the military purposes require, and this should be done as rapidly as possible. Need of Pct Improvement Seen. "I don't know what the needs may be from a military standpoint, but I feel whatever the military authorities think necessary should be provided. One thins; has been called to my attention, 'and that is that some of the officers have to go to Vancouver to secure living- quarters, and this is found to be very difficult. Ample provision should be made for suitable quarters at this post. ' "The road along- the east side of the post is badly In need of repairs; In fact, it should be macadamized, and I hope we will b able to get money for this purpose in the near future. "Many of the buildings, especially the barracks where the men are required to sleep, were constructed years ago. They are lacking in modern sanitary accommodations. Up-to-date quarters should be provided for the men, whose health is a primary consideration. Modera Bnlldlna SnaBeated. "If this post is to be made what It ought to be, these barracks should be replaced by modern quarters with all modern sanitary conveniences." "What is the probability of the Fed eral Government making an appropria tion to assist In building the Pacific Highway bridge, between Portland and Vancouver?" Colonel Young asked his guest. "I will be glad to assist in securing aid from the Government," said the Senator. "It is a great necessity, but my advice would be not to wait for the Federal Government, because it will be slow taking up this matter. I do not know of any precedent for It, unless it was the bill passed several years ago for the construction of a bridge across the Mississippi River at Fort Snelling. This was based, however, -entirely upon military necessity of the bridge. There Is some ground for urging Federal as sistance by reason of this military post. - Aid for Bridge Vncertalm. "I think the securing of Federal aid. however, uncertain, unless the National Government should adopt a policy of aiding- road-buildine. This will take time, however, and if the people of Oregon and Washington want this bridge constructed at an early date. my advice would be for the two states. with the counties directly interested, to act together and provide for the con struction of the bridge, without wait ing for the National Government. "Of course, everything will be done to secure the necessary appropriation for the work of the Columbia River, not only from Portland down, but op posite Vancouver, and at Celllo. The appropriation for the river about Van couver will depend largely on the re port of the engineers on the survey made, or to be made, on the last rivers and harbors bill. "The organization of the Port of Vancouver will materially assist in this work. Congress looks with much favor upon communities willing to co operate in these improvements. Vancouver Building Probable. "The work at Celilo will be carried on expeditiously and if the War De partment recommends larger annual appropriations for this work, I am sure Congress will make them. President Lloyd Du Bois, of the Van couver commercial Club, asked. "What are the prospects for securing an ap propriation of $250,000 for a Federal building in Vancouver?" The Senator replied: "I have nO dou-bt that when Congress passes the public buildings bill, provision will be made for a building at Vancouver. My recollection is that the department es tlmates the cost of a building here at about $250,000. Republican Victory Prophesied. Regarding the political situation in Washington, Senator Jones said: am not given to prophesying the out come of election, but I am satisfied that the trend of public ' sentiment is strongly towards President Taft The DeoDle are beginning to realize what a change .means and they are also be ginning to appreciate the magnificent record of legislative achievement by the Republican party under President Taft's .leadership. Hay Reported Strong. "Th state ticket." he continued, "is stronger than the. Presidential ticket and there seems to be practically no doubt of the election of Governor Hay nnrt th entire Republican ticket. tn.At avorvwhere men who say they expect to vote for Colonel "Roosevelt and for Governor nay, ana me remain der of the Republican ticket. The leg islature will be overwhelmingly Re r,ihllran' r....ni 'farlon P. Maus. of the De partment of the Columbia was out of the post today, but returned tonight in time for a chat with Senator Jones. The Senator will leave early tomorrow to continue his campaign. Chehalls Nonogenarlan Dies. fHmiLlS. Wash.. Oct. 20. (Spe iai l Th death of E. M. Geiger, of Trrlton. Wash- at the age of 90 years, occurred Friday. Mr. Geiger had been - falline- in health for some months. i wif. and son. C W. Geiger, former ! Countv Engineer, survive. Mr. rc.isrxr worked as a printer on The Ore a-nnian in its early days. The funeral will be held in Chehalis Monday. Supar Factories Promised. DENVER Oct. 20. According to the announcement of the Great Western Sugar Company and the Havemeyer in a. string of beet sugar fac torles wil be built in Colorado, which will be connected by an electric rail road system of extensive proportions. a .n of t3.000.000 is being dis posed of for the purpose of erecting GREEKS GIVE CASH $2200 Pledged to Aid Their Native Government. LOCAL COLONY ENTHUSED Mass Meeting Brings Forth Buret of Patriotism Many to Go to Old Country and Join Forces of the Army. Enthusiastic over the victories al ready won by the armies of their coun try, more than a thousand natives of Greece assembled In mass meeting yes terday in Arion Hall to glve moral ana material aid to the cause against the Turks. Th meet In b- had been called unaer the auspices of the Portland branch of the Pan-Hellenio Union and primarily it. object was to raise runas ror tne Red Cross branch of the Grecian army and at the same time give encourage ment and farewell to those of the Port land residents who are preparing to go to their native land to assist in fighting its battles. The exercises were entirely In the Hellenic tongue, and consisted or several patriotic addresses that were received with frequent applause and cheers, the crowd often standing to cheer some well-chosen sentence. Before adjourning a collection was taken up for the Red Cross tuna, tne first to subscribe being Rev. panantos Anagnostopalos, pastor of the Portland Greek Church, who gave $100. The amount raised at the time was $2200, and a committee was appointed to con tinue the subscription list, ana it is ex pected that fully $5000-will be received from the resident Greeks of the city. - While patriotism is not lacking among these Greeks, their returning to fight for their country is not anosemer voluntary, as their government has called for all reserves to return within four months from September 12 last or they will be considered as deserters from the army and be liable, in default, to a. sentence of from two to Ave years at hard labor if 'later they should come under the Jurisdiction of that govern ment. Under thn official call for tnese re serves it is said that volunteers are not wanted, nor will they be accepted, as nniv thou are wanted who have had some previous military training and are capable ot immediate service. It is es timated that there are tuny auu.om Greeks in the United States, ana oi which number 35.000 are on the Pacific Coast. Oregon's share is about S000. Of this latter number aoout one-nan helone to th reserves of the army and are due to arrive in Greece by January 12 next to begin their service. More lion a. hundred have already started and several hundred more are planning to start in the present week. It had been contemplated to cnarter special train in which to cross the continent, but, finding that tne rail roads could offer no special raies iur carrying a large number at one time, the plan was abandoned and they will travel in Bmall parties as taeir piepam tlons are completed. The cost to each individual to reacn his native land from Portland is esti mated to be about $200, and as a major ity are of the laboring class, many win flnri rilffleultv in ralsinn this amount. and on the married men with families tt win he considerable of a narasnip. but all will be taken care oi Dy tnoso who remain in this country. SERVIANS ARE PATRIOTIC Portland Residents at Mass Meeting Aid Red Cross Fund. . Five hundred former residents of the Servian provinces now living in Port land held a mass meeting last night In Oddfellows Hall to express their patriotism. The meeting was presided over by S. Sargentlch. and B. Petich was chosen as its secretary. Several made patriotic speeches in the Servian language. War news was read and cheered, as it told of victories by the Servian armies, and more than $300 was subscribed in aid of the Servian Red Cross. It will be forwarded through the consul-general of Servia at New York. Servia has not callgd upon its re serves living in the United States, but last night 30 signed the roll as vol unteers and will leave to Join the Serv ian army within a few days. Others announced that they would follow as soon as their business affairs could be adjusted. . A large proportion of the Servians ot Oregon, of which there are fully 2000, come from one of the nrovinces that is under Turkish au thority and these are the most intense In their feeling . against -ruraey. Adjournment was taken subject to the call of the chairman. The future progress of the war will largely gov ern the action of the Portland oolony. Greeks Iianding at Eplrud. CONSTANTINOPLE. Oct. 20. It Is reported from Janlna that six Greek wprxhlns and three transports have .r.nrt off the coast of Eplrus. Their nnirint oblect is the landing of troops. . tit. . . . afrnrritn tn lconOtfutlO tT' mologlsti. Is Scotch only by adoption, having been a popular dish In Engllih cookery down to the beginning of the eighteenth -" . 1 ABOVE (LEFT TO RIGHT), SAHUEL J. MILLER, W. B. DU BOIS. COLONEL GEORGE 8. YOUNG, SENATOR WESLEY L. JONES AND LLOYD DU BOIS IN FRONT OP COLONEL YOUNG'S QUARTERS. BELOW, SENATOR JONES AND COLONEL YOUNG. , ENTIRE CREW SAVED Sailors of Shipwrecked Loggie Express Joy. MEN SUFFER HARDSHIPS. Lucky Turn oi Fate Brings Rescn. . Ing Vessel Just as 1 5 Men Had Abandoned Hope Roclrs In Haze Cause of Wreck, t SAW FRANCISCO, Oct. JO. (Special.) Fifteen shipwrecked sailor clam bored down the side of the steamship Santa Clara at the sea wall today and stirred up a few echoes from old Tele graph Hill by wild yells of Joy as they made the leap to the dock. rh. mon hart been near death when their sea home, the steam schooner J. J. Loggie, struck the rocks near Point PIONEER, AND WAR VETERAN PASSES AWAY AT RIPE AGE. Abrabam Cooper Shtvely. With the death of Abraham Cooper Shlvely at the home of his son, Sunday, October 13,. an other of the early pioneers and Civil War veterans passed away at the age of 76 years. The funeral was held Friday, with burial in Rose City Park Ceme- y tery. . - Born atClaysvllle.0., July 20 1837, the late Mr. Shlvely served through the Civil War. coming t Oregon at its conclu sion. He came direct to Port land in the late sixties, making his . home for S8 years at 853 Broadway. He died at 484 East Thirty-second street, the residence of one of his sons, Clarence Shlvely. ' Five children survive him Mrs. Estella Dryden, Mrs. Maud Williamson, C I a r e n ce Shlvely, Paul Shlvely, all of Portland, and Frank Shlvely, of Hood River. Arguello- at about 2 o'clock Saturday morning. They got off the doomed ship barely in time to save themselves from going down, is their account. Then it was a three-hour battle against heavy seas until the freighter River side, by a lucky turn of fate, appeared and took them aboard. Rescuers Fnrnlsh Clothing. The sailors on the rescuing boat had a chance to play the good Samaritan act of sharing their clothes with the shipwrecked men. Hats, caps, sweat ers, coats of all hues and of various fitting qualities were eagerly accepted. by the sailors. In their partially-clad state some of the men were on the verge of break down from exposure, but the warm food immediately prepared for them on the Riverside revived them. G. Mestras. a seaman, was washed overboard when the crash came, and was given up as lost by his comrades. Much to their surprise and delight, after they had been landed safely ashore; they received a message saying that he Ifad succeeded in swimming ashore. A heavy haze is given by the officers coming back here as the cause of the disaster. Second Officer Larentsen was on the bridge when the Loggie struck. He had relieved Captain Svendsep at midnight. , . Hase Hides Roclu. "The first I knew we were near rocks," said Larentsen, "was when we struck. The lookout had given no warning. We thought we were on our proper course. It was very hazy, ana we were making slow time. When we struck, we could do nothing but launch o -e of the boats. . The men had hardly time enough target out of their bunks. the vessel was sinking so fast. In less than eight minutes she .was under water. She tore apart amidships. Our first boat filled, and we had to get a second. We got off just in time. "There was a heavy sea running, and srveral times we almost were capsized. Along toward daybreak the Riverside came near us and we went aboard." Potato Crop Big One. WOODBCRN, Or., Oct. 20. (Special.) Heavy froata during the early part of this week have cut -down all tne tops of the late crop of potatoes and will have the effect of ripening- the tubers and putting them In condition for dig ging before the rainy season sets in. DiKKlng will be In full swing In about a week or ten days, but from present Indications. It will be impossible for growers to market their crops Imme diately, owing to the tact tnai ouyers find it Impossible to secure orders from the south even at the low figures pre vailing, and they will be forced to either Dlt their crops or store them in cellars. Without doubt the crop is the larsrest ever known in this section, and it is feared that many will not be able to dispose of their - holdings at any where near remunerative prices. Teachers' Institute Noteworthy. PRAIRIE CITY. Or Oct. 20. (Spe- nlaLl The TeacherU' Institute of Grant County at John Day was noteworthy In the history of Grant (jouniy scnoois. Dr. A. E. Wlnship, one of America's foremost educators, headed the corps of instructors. The practice of hold ing this teachers' meeting annually during the County Fair waB found to hi ntunv advantages and will be continued. New Sidewalk Ordered. jttn-cttoH CITY. Or.. Oct 20. (Spe clal.) At a recent meeting of the City Council 4000 feet of cement sidewalk-ir,- wn ordered, these walks to be tvA fAt wide except on Sixth street nrhAra thev are six feet wide. The walks wav a rilatrlbuted as follows: 900 feet on Fifth street, 600 feet on Sixth street 1000 feet on Cedar street 750 feet on Laurel street, and the remainder on Ivy street Genuine and Spontaneous Was the Call for Jonathan Bourne, Jr., to Become the Candidate of the Believers in Popular Government. Never before in the history of Oregon or any other state was such a large petition prepared in such short time anTat so UttTe eense. And this petition could not have been secured so quickly but for the wtdespread desire of the people that he become a candidate for the good of the state. Just to make the matter plain, here is the history of the Bourne petition : On Tuesday. September 24, 1912, a form of petition was taken to Salem and submitted to Secretary of StateBen Olcott for 4 approval to ascertain whether it conformed to the lega reqmrements Having been checked ovei by Ut. Olcottf this approved form of petition was brought to Portland and placed in the hands of the printers By 4 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon, September 25, several thousand copies were ready. This was the day and time when the actual circulation of petitions for. signatures commenced. On Saturday, September 28 (three days later), 12,000 signatures haH-been placed upon the petition By Monday, September 30, there were 14,000 signatures The petition was filed jith. Secretary of State on Wednesday, October 2, and there is on'file in his office this petition containing 16,221 names. 2 Z tJf SSSSS of petitions' there would have been presented to the Secretary of State a petition containing 40,000 signatures. Of the 16 221 names on file,' 10,221 were secured by volunteer circulators, only $300 being paid for the remaining 6000, at five cents a signature. The great bulk of the petitions circulated did not cost a cent. Bourne's petitions were so quickly filled because the people realize that he is a business asset to the state. He has done things for Oregon. He has made good. BOURNE POPULAR GOVERNMENT CLUB (Paid Adv't.) SHARP REPLY GIVEN Idaho Jurist Says Critics Do Not Know Facts. COURT INTERPRETS LAW Decision Against Roosevelt Electors Governed by Statute Stewart Names T. K. and Poindex ter In Statement. T.WWTSTOTJ. Tdahot Oct. 20. (Spe cial.) Answering the critics of the Idaho Supreme Court who nave ae- ...... n.4 v. .m,i.ci HAplalnn In PI- UVU'lt-CU . J ..wu. . s ' eluding the Roosevelt electors from the ballot, Chief Justice Stewart aeciareu in an tnt.rvloaf that tVlARA CritiCS WCTO not Informed as to the issues or the law of Idaho, and added that "no hon orable' lawyer would ever make such a statement." Judge Stewart then goes further, saying "No man who has any respect for his own nonor ana aignnj, or respect for our form of government or the officers who administer the law, would make such a statement" Harsh statements concerning tne ae- .t.l.. v .... k..n mi KH )l (r1 Sen&tor LJDIUIl IW.c . Poindexter of Washington and Colonel Roosevelt, among oiners, naving uccu so quoted. Judge Stewart discussing "In the first place It is conclusive evidence- from tne Biaiemeiim iuuo that neither one or the persons wno j v.Am h.!t hAfnrA him oh had read 1HO.U O LI '.'t uu " the opinion, or was informed as to the facts presented by tne pjeaaings or me statutes of this state. nfffrMti Parties Involved. "Tnraiittf tn thA PUR as presented by tho nleadins- filed by the Electors' Pro- o-T-osoivo nartv: The convention" or meeting held at si. Aninony oy Progressive party in no way affected A ,hA ennvontinn held In this case by the Electors' Progressive party. The liiectors rrugmsivo i - M .at?A..An nriQnl.ntlnn and a dif- la t vjij-ii .i. o ferent party from that represented at the St Aninony couYtuuuu, ...... ticket 'nominated at the St Anthony Aitviiinn was not before the court and made no claim. T. 1 a.Amnnta rnflllA hV M TV KOOSe ...n mi. pninrinxter show clearly VCll. ' that neither one of tnese genuemen is acquainted with the statutes of this state. The case unaor craiUau.. i ..ni.. thA mil rt to determine U 111 J iciu w - it.it... thA PilAp.tnrs' Proerres- WIB Vrtimnj - sive party in accordance wim mo utes of this state. "An examination of the statutes governing the nomination of the can didates by petition provides only for the nomination of state offices, and such state officers are aesignaiea. -.w.w Nlmnlr Interorsta Law. tha tlrlcAt nroDOsed WlltSW, IWtoivi-i ' ' ..nnAi4 tn thA court for ratifica- Yr IXB ui woe. tion. tne court w j f visions u i - - - - -i ik. .oiiiftv nf auch ticket as to state officers, but did not recognise the right to nominate rTemcnui e- . trr- noa rn n Tl hw nAtitlOn. "I am firmly of the opinion that a man in public life, and especially In the high positions ncia os men. should not make In speech or through the press such statements challenging tne nonescy or m judi ciary of this state, or the standing of The Bank of Personal Service There is no way in which our aim to be of service to yon has been neglected. In every department courteous clerks are at ' vour command to offer a service above the mere bounds of duty and custom, the only limits of accommodation being those pre scribed by prudent banking methods. Four per cent interest paid on savings accounts. Open Saturday evenings for your convenience. Merchants National Bank Under Government Supervision. FOUNDED 1886. WASHINGTON AND FOURTH STS. the Supreme Court of the State of Idaho, when they have not read the statute and do not know the facts of the law. "No honorable lawyer wouia ever make such a statement. t mnn nhn hna anv resDect for his own honor and dignity, or respect for our form of government or the offi cers who administer the laws, would make such a statement.. , INDUSTRIAL PHOTOS TAKEN Rogue Klver Fish and Tokaj Grapes to Be Seen In Movies. fiRANTS PASS. Or- Oct 20. (Spe cial.) Two Southern Oregon industries have become so Important as io aiiraci considerable public attention. One is the fishing in. Rogue River and the other Is that of raising Tokay grapes. Rogue River nsning nas wus -i . ...lomon far and wide and with the raising of Tokays is consid ered so important and lnter" estlng that they will soon be exploited on the moving-picture canvas. For the purpose of obtaining the necessary pictures George M. Welster, . . i . 1 . n Q.,i,)iai4l Official pnotograpner iur mo iuv...-. Pacific, will spend a week or ten. days In the field. , His first visit will De to me rac where Government- employes are strip ping the salmon of their eggs and pre paring them for the hatcheries. Tk. Tnn AaMs will be tfone over and pictures of the little settings will be taken, so as to show their annual growth, as well as many views i vines in the productive period. ill ha riisnlaved by the moving-picture concerns throughout the country. ASHLAND ARMORY BUILDING Highway to Mount Ashland to Be Built; Chautauqua Park Improved. ASHLAND, Or., Oct 20. (Special.) Work on the new armory is under way, the contract having been let to Charles Veghte, after the preliminaries regard ing the increase of the building fund to $36,000 had been settled. The struc ture will embrace stage and other opera-house accessories. Government forestry officials have been in this vicinity of late in con nection with worjt on the Mount Ash land highway. The canyon road lead ing from the city to Long's Lodge will be utillxed, from which point the re cent appropriation of J6000 will com plete the highway to the base of Brushy Hill. A force of 25 or 30 men will soon be engaged on this work. A substantial improvement in Chau tauqua Park will be a new bridge over Ashland Creek, erected as a memorial to W. II. Atkinson by his widow. Mrs. Eugenia L. Atkinson. This structure will be of reinforced concrete and will cost approximately $800. WOODLAND BRIDGE RUSHED Connecting Link Between Clark and Cowlitz Counties Nears Completion. WOODLAND, Wash., Oct' 20. (Spe cial.) From present indications traf fic will commence over the big bridge across the North Fork of Lewis River at Woodland on or about December 1. Mr Dooley. superintendent of construc tion for the Jahn Construction Com pany of Seattle, which has the con tract for piers, approaches and'grading, says that their part of the contract will be completed In two or three days, and that the steel for the bridge is expect- Thls bridge Is a part of the Paciflo Highway ana win oe t'" ......... tage to both Cowlitz and Clark coun ties, as well as tne state. TV... atatA nnnrnnrlated S30.000 and Clark and Cowlitz counties $16,000 each for the erection of the bridge, which is being consructea unaer me iuprniu ,k. statA tt I oh wn v Commissioners. The total length of the bridge and ap proaches will be 1161.6 feet; the main span will be 270.8 feet of cantilever construction. ine main span win i 27.8 feet from the bottom of the span to high water, thus avoiding the use of a draw span; the main floor of the bridge over the river in the main span will be 63.8 feet above low water. Injuries Prove Fatal. ASTORIA, Or., Oct 20. (Special.) Ferdinand Gillet who was badly hurt while at work at the Astoria Crushed Rock Company's plant yesterday, died during the night as a result of his in juries. The deceased was a native of Germany, 27 years old, and had no relatives in this country, but left his parents and two brothers, -who live in Germany. Oil; DOSE RELIEVES A COLD KO QUE Pape's Cold Compound Cures Colds and Grippe in Few Hours Tastes Nice. Acts Gently. You can surely end Grippe and break in tvia mnt HAVPFA cnld either in head. chest, back, stomach or limbs, by tak ing a dose of Papa's Cold Compound every two hours until three consecu tive doses are iaicen. t. .i.. .aHuv.i tViA mARt miser 1 L- IIUIIIJIUJ ............ able headache, dullness, head and nose Btuffed up, fevrishness, sneezing, sore throat, mucous caiarrum -. uiauimi running of the nose, soreness, stiffness and rheumatic twinges. Take this wonderful Compound as trort.d wHthnnt Interference with your usual duties and with the knowl edge that there Is nothing else in the world, which will cure your cold or end Grippe misery as promptly and without any otner assisianco or unu after-effects as a 25-cent package of Pape's Cold Compound, which any druggist can supply accept no substi tutecontains no quinine belongs In every home. Tastes nice. COUGHS Ai COLDS CURED BY CHAMBERLAIN'S COUGH REMEDY Mrs. Albert Taggett. "I have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and coughs with such splendid results that I have no hesitation in allowing the manufac turers to publish my name recommend ing this medicine. It has also given the greatest relief to my husband when suffering from asthma," writes Mrs. Albert Taggett. Batavia, N. Y. Hunt the world over and you will not find a better remedy for a bad cold or cough. SB CLEANS : SCO UPS : POLISHES ' - v - - il" ' ; -yt " c--- -r -X . f 1 - s '.n, factories. century. 1