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THE MORNING OKJiUONIAN. FRIDAY. JANUAKY 17. 1913. MOVE 10 GIVE AID TO FARMERS BEGUN Commercial Club Encourages 0. A. C. Extension Programme. CROP TESTS ARE PROPOSED Plan Contemplates "Earth Huca . Hon" In Grade and High Schools and State Appropriation for Demonstration Work. Strong indorsement to the contem plated extension of the activities of the Oregon Agricultural College through out the state and the development of an extensive scheme of field work by this institution was given by the ex ecutive committee of the Portland Com mercial Club at a noon meeting yesterday. The scheme of operations desired has been ratber fully developed by the country life committee, made up of representatives of the state Banners' Association. the stockgrowing In terests, the Oregon Agricultural Col lege, the state educational department and the Oregon Development League. The plan contemplates the encour agement of "earth education" as it has been called, in the public and high schools of the state and the establish ment of demonstration farms. In charge of experts, throughout the various sec tions of the state where most needed. Crop Tet Proposed. It has been felt for some time by the men making up the country life committee that the need of the state is better agricultural methods so that Idle lands will be made attractive to settlers and it was decided the best way to bring this about was to have the problems that now vex farmers at tacked by experts. To do this best, it has been suggested that the state be divided into districts, with demonstra tion farms in each, to make tests of certain crops in order to bring about the best possible agricultural conditions throughout Oregon. In this work it is expected to have the assistance of the Federal Government. William Hanley. of Burns, was pres ent at yesterday's luncheon by invita tion and gave enthusiasm to the meet ing, so deeply Is he interested in this movement. After some discussion of the best means to be followed to bring about the results, the following resolu tion was adopted: Appropriation In Sought. "Resolved, by the executive com mittee of the Portland Commercial flub, that we urge the passage by the Oregon Legislature of a bill authorizing and appropriating for agricultural col lege demonstration and field work in all the counties of the state, to the end that the benefits of the Agricul tural College may be applied directly to all the counties of the state and the productivity of Oregon lands be increased." O. F. Johnson, chairman of the ex ecutive committee, in discussing the action of that body, said: "To my mind this movement is of vital Im portance, and. If a good degree of co operation can be secured throughout the state. It will advance our agricul tural Interests wonderfully. It will not be burdensome to any. The plan Is lnnir the line which our commercial bodies have been following- in the work of state-building rather than centering their efforts on any one city." During the next few days Chair man Johnson will appoint a legislative committee to develop details of the proposed legislation. ASSAILANT STILL MISSING 1'olicc Have Small Hope of Taking Man Who Struck G. K. Marty. Convinced that Marie Rosella is tell in . v. i.nti when she savs that she does not know who the man was that struck G. F. Marty and caused his eventual death. Captain Baty, of the cltv detectives, oespairs ui "iwiub .- i 1. vtvAa hlffialf nn or of 1 11 ti 11 uuir.-.i ic . ' - - " ..... ' convicting him if he were found. The weight of evidence now in tne namio or the authorities indicates that the unknown would be acquitted by a jury if placed on trial for the homicide, on the-ground that the blow he struck was provoked, and that the death was an unforeseen contingency. Marty, who was a rancher from Beaverton. died Wednesday from the effects of a blow received nearly a week previously, following his alleged attempt to pursue Miss Itosella. The man who came to her assistance felled Marty to the pavement, which his head struck. At the time he did not appear to be severely injured, and the un known man went on his way. Now he cannot be found. Marty, in a dying statement, asserted that the woman had provoked him by vile language, and that the man, who was escorting her at the time, pur sued him across the street and struck from behind. The girl's story, however, is confirmed in material points by other witnesses. It was learned yesterday that she had told the same story to friends Immediately after the incident and before It was known that serious consequences had followed. OFFICER GETS COLLECTION Patrolman Takes Offering In First Christian Church at 1:30 A. M. Probably it was the first time in the history of this or any other city that a policeman in full uniform took up the collection. The place was the First Christian Church, at Park and Colum bia streets, the time was yesterday morning at 1:38 o'clock, and the extem poraneous deacon was Patrolman J. W. Johnson. Passing the church at the time men tioned. Patrolman Johnson saw that the door was open, and Investigated. On a table he found 12 envelopes, containing an aggregate of $2.55, and a rurse con taining 6 cents. Johnson took posses sion of the money and delivered It at the police station, where it awaits a claimant. Rev. V. F. Reagor, the pastor, when asked yesterday how the money came to be left, could give no reason, but supposed that the officer of the church, whose duty it was to take care of it, had gone away in a hurry -and forgot to take the money with him. County Surveyor of Multnomah, was again chosen secretary. H. W. Mattoon. Commissioner of Clatsop, was re-elected treasurer: E. C. Judd, County Judge of Clatsop replaces Victor P. Moses, County Judge of Benton, as vice-presi dent. During the morning the visitors and members of the local County Court took an automobile trip to Kelly Butte and Multnomah Farm. Some went down the Linnton road, recently com nletelv hard-surfaced as far as the Co lumbiaCounty line. Lunch was served at the poor farm by Superintendent Jackson, who also regaled his visitors with a moving picture show. At the concluding business session in he afternoon the committee to visit ihe Legislature and present the reso lutions adopted by the convention was amended to consist of County Judge Judd, of Clatsop, and Thompson, of Lane, and County Commissioner wewn, of Baker. County Judge Cleeton is also a member of this committee, the con vention including his name in the reso lution while be appointed the others. One of the last resolutions carried was one calling upon the Legislature to make it a crime to sell or give liquor to any inmate of a county insti tution, such offense to be punishable by both fine and Imprisonment. The next session of the association will be held in the Multnomah County Courthouse December 10 to 12, 1913, it being the consesus of opinion that the convention should be held before the tax levy Is made In January. MAN'S MEMORY LAPSES K. L. HOOPEK, OF SPOKAXE AST) CALIFORNIA, IS PUZZLE. Found in Dazed Condition 10 Days Ago, Mining Broker Is Unable to Account for Movements. The case of R. L. Hooper, a man with considerable mining holdings, who was found unconscious at the Union Depot the evening of January 7, is still put sling the authorities at St. Vincent's Hospital on account of his strange lapse of memory. When found it was feared at first that there had been foul play, but this theory was dispelled by the patient, who was able to give a partial account to his brother on the latter's arrival from California. Mr. Hooper was found unconscious in a waiting-room by women, who thought he had been struck a blow. On removal to the hospital, it was found from the addresses on envelopes and from his card, that he had a brother, a prominent attorney of Eu reka, CaL, and that he had recently come from Spokane. He was a mem ber of the Knights of Pythias and they looked after him. He has considerable mining inter ests on the Coast and passes from one city to another, generally spend ing the Winter In California. His brother came up to see him, and dur Ing his stay Mr. Hooper was able to converse rationally long enough to tell how he had bought a ticket In Spo kane for Los Angeles. Further than that he remembered absolutely noth ing and does not know how he reached Portland. He had a considerable sum of money in cash and a still larger amount in securities on his person when found, but his ticket was miss in gw For the last two days his condition has given rise to considerable anxiety as he relapsed into partial or total un consciousness shortly after his brother left, recovering considerably one day only to fall back again the next. In all probability it is thought, he has some pressure on the brain. Mr. Hooper it an elderly bachelor. SPOUSE SLAYER REWEDS ETHEL FECHTL JS BRIDE OF JAMES J. MARTIX. JUDGE CLEETON RENAMED Oregon County Judges and Commis sioners Conclude Session. County Judge Cleeton. of Multnomah County, was re-elected president of the Association of County Judges and Com missioners of Oregon at the concluding session of the convention of the or ganization yesterday. Philo llolbrook. Judge Presiding Over Trial, Grant ing Parole to Convicted Woman, Officiates at Wedding. Ethel Feclitl, who on August 12. 1912. stabbed to death Otto Fechtl. her hus band, and who -was tried and convicted of manslaughter, drawing a parole from Circuit Judge Gatens, was again mar ried yesterday. She is now Mrs. James J. Martin, wife of a stonecutter resid ing at the Bushmark Hotel. The license was taken out yesterday morning and the knot was tied In the afternoon by Judge Gatens. The indictment against Mrs. Fechtl charged murder in the first degree, but because of her contention that her husband had acted brutally towards her, the Jury gave her the benefit of the doubt and brought In a verdict of manslaughter. When Judge Gatens Imposed a straight penitentiary sentence of three years and paroled the woman. Deputy District Attorney Collier filed a motion to vacate the Judgment of the court, insisting that under the indeterminate sentence law the Judge had not the right of parole, but was legally bound to impose sentence of from one to 13 years in the penitentiary. Mr. Col lier's view was that she was not eli gible to parole until she had served one year. The motion was never heard. "I told Mrs. Fechtl that I thought it was much better for her to be married," said Judge Gatens. "She seems to have secured a fine young man and I believe they will get along splendidly. She told me that she was through with North End cafes for good and with fast life. I am still convinced that. I was wise In paroling her." INDIAN IN S0RRY PLIGHT After Long Time in Jail He Is Found to Be Not Man Wanted. "Lo, the poor Indian" aptly described Jake Heney. a Klickitat Indian, who yesterday, upon his release from jail here, found himself a stranger In the city, penniless, poorly clothed and generally in a helpless condition. Add ing to Jake's misery was the thought that he had been unjustly imprisoned for several weeks on a charge of hav ing taken horses from the Umatilla Indian Reservation into Washington. The court order releasing him con tained no provision furnishing him transportation to his home in Eastern Washington. When freed and told he might re turn home Jake was at a loss what to do. The thin slippers which he wore would not permit him to brave the wind and rain outside. When United States Marshal Scott discovered Jake's plight he presented a pair of shoes to him and. with the assistance of United States District Attorney McCourt, he was subpenaed to appear before the grand jury and In this way he will be able to receive mileage for his return. A recent Federal grand Jury re turned an Indictment against an Indian named Heney on a charge of horse stealing. Jake was found at Rock Creek, Wash., and, as he had served two terms for horse-stealing, he was supposed to be the man wanted. The United States Marshal at Spokane ar rested him and brought him to Port land. Witnesses declared he was not the man who stole the horses. WOWS V;IT wins Sisters Decoy Alleged Temp ters as Police Act. TWO MEN ARE NOW IN JAIL Zella and Lelah Grantham, AYhoce Ads for Work Are Answered by Teamster and Salesman, Carry Out Part of Proposals. Through the bravery and cleverness of two young women, who were de coyed by false promises of employment, Police Sergeant Harms and a squad of plain clothes men were last night able to arrest J. B. Schoonover, a teamster, of 606 Front street, and G. Boreman. a salesman, of Portsmouth. The two men were- locked up in the County Jail on two charges one vagrancy and one white slavery, the total bail on each being $5000, which they did not fur nish, v Zella Grantham. 24 years old, and Lelah Grantham, 18. who Mve with their widowed mother at 125 Fourteenth street, inserted an advertisement in a newspaper several days ago, applying for positions as cook and waitress. The advertisements were answered by Schoonover and Boreman, who told the girls that they could get them Jobs In Sacramento. Cal., at good wages. The arrangements made by the two strengthened the girls' suspicions and they applied to Acting Chief of Police Slover for aid. Sergeant Harms, Patrolmen Long, Wise and Schirmer were assigned. In pairs they traced the two couples, having been told of the proposed trip by the girls. Schoonover took Miss Lelah to Salem, there to meet her sis ter and Boreman, according to the story he told her. There, after he had made proposals which she refused, the plain clothes men arrested Schoonover, bringing him back to Portland. Boreman was to meet them in Salem, but he yesterday took Miss Zella to Vancouver, Wash., where, with the of ficers following him, and the girl ac ceding to his plans, he went through stores looking at wedding apparel, which was to grace their proposed wed ding. Miss Zella kept in touch with the officers until their return to Portland last night, when Boreman was arrested. In the arrest, for which the police give credit to the girls, Sergeant Harms thinks he has the major figures in a budding white slave scheme. "TAX DODGERS" WARNED Sheriff Especially Goes After Delin quent Saloon Men. "I am going to collect something like 169,000 due as personal tax from last year if I have to oack arays up to some business places and houses around town and cart away enough stuff to meet the bills," announced Sheriff Word yesterday. "I have instructed my men working on the personal tax list to make only one demand lor tne monev and if it is not forthcoming I will show these dodgers how to collect taxes." Yesterday one of the snerin s aepu ties visited a saloon and billiard-room In the North End and demanded 140 due the county. He was told that It wouldn't be paid. He telephoned nis chief, who talked to the proprietor over the telephone with the result that the saloonman soon was sitting in Mr. Word's private office arguing with the Sheriff that the bill was too high. He was told that he should nave lougnt that question out with the Board of Eaualization and further that If the amount is not paid by 10 o'clock this morning his billiard tables, fixtures ana stock will be summarily seized. "I have discovered that there are nine or ten saloons In this city wnicn have been dodging their taxes," said Sheriff Word, "and you can bet your life they are going to pay up. I am not going to have my deputies running their legs off after the money, eitner. One notice Is enough and all they will get." BUSINESS IS ON INCREASE Report of Parcel Post for First Half of January Made. In roniDllanoe with a. general order of the Postoffice Department. Acting Postmaster Wiliamson has submitted to the Postmaster-General a report of the huslness done In the parcel post di vision from January 1 to 15 and in sub stance It is as follows: Outgoing parcels mailed J-0 Total welgni. pounua - pn.t. S3.U11.1 i Incoming parcels aenvereu... i'- Total weight, pounds 1T,5'? Local parcels received and delivered , 8(54 Weight, pounds - Postage 37U' Total number parcels received and dfllverea Th tntnl business or m inree-aays, Jan uary 3. 14 and 13, was 91 per cent greater tnan tne ousiness ol wiw uumi wt " uary 2. 3 and 4. In explaining this comparative per centage of Increase the following sta tistics were added: First three days Outgoing parcels mailed 5,03! TncoTnine parcels received for delivery 1.377 Local parcels received and delivered.. 174 As an American Citizen wolild YOU stand for the loss of your RELIGIOUS LIBERTY ? o Be sure and attend the FREE LECTURE by John Orr Corliss OF CALIFORNIA at the Bungalow Theater Saturday, January 18, at 7:45 P. M. Sharp Good Music Seats Free Baker, acting for Mayor Rushlight. Other speeches were made by Will F. Daly and E. J. Stack, of the State Fed eration of Labor; Dr. Benjamin Young, of the Taylor-Street Methodist Church; J. G. Brown, of Seattle, president of the union, and Harry Clifford, of Portland. Sixty-five delegates are In attendance from Oregon, Washington, California, British Columbia, Wisconsin and Mich igan. ' SCHOOL MEETING HELD EDUCATION" BOARD CONSIDERS BIDS FOR CONTRACTS. Total 7.182 T jtr thr dnvi Outgoing parcels mailed..... 7,652 Incoming' parcels received ior aeuvery o,oo Local parcels received and delivered.. 195 Total 13,742 UNION WILL BE EXTENDED Shingle Weavers to Take in Other Branches of Lumber Trade. At the 11th annual session of the International Shingle Weavers' union which convened in Portland yesterday, the plan of admitting into the organiza tion workmen employed in various branches of the lumber industry will be adopted. This programme had been agreed upon previously by all'the local branches of the anion, with the under standing that the details of the exten sion of the organization would be worked out at the Portland meeting. Discussion of the plan was taken "Tip at the afternoon and night sessions of the convention, and It is expected that the greater part of today s sessions will be consumed In completing the details In the Pacific Coast States and British Columbia It is estimated that 250,000 workmen will become eligible to mem bership. One of the features of yesterday's meeting was an address by John H. Wallace, of the Industrial Insurance Commission of Washington. He dis cussed the proposed workmen's compen sation bill that will be acted upon at the Oregon Legislature. He favored the bill as a whole, but declared that the elective feature should be eliminated. He believed also that the employers should bear the full burden of com pensation. At the opening session an address of welcome was given by Councilman Plans Adopted Tor Improvements and Additions to Buildings; Four Teachers Leave Service. The regular meeting of the Board of Education was held in the Tilford building yesterday afternoon and many routine matters were disposed of. while others were referred ' to the various committees. The Board decided to reinsert the arbitration clause omitted from the heating specifications of the Jonesmore School, and the contractors may pre sent their bids with or without the clause inserted. The bids will be re ceived until tomorrow noon. Upon the recommendation of Archi tect Ellis F. Lawrence, an entire unit instead of four rooms will be added to Fernwood School. The plans for the south wing of Rose City Park School, submitted by Joseph Jacobberger, were accepted. This will add eight rooms. A delegation of four men came from the Peninsula to ask for certain addi tions to Peninsula School, and were informed that what they desired had previously been ordered by the Board. ri. ..0t(.iiaHnii of Tpftn Brownlie. Woodstock; Elizabeth Roberts, Lincoln High; Elizabeth Eastman ounnysiue, and Elsie Romig. Rose City Parle, were accepted. Williams & Beggs were awarded the plumbing contract for Jonesmore School amounting to J4628. All fuel oil bids were refused and the clerk, was or dered to readvertise. A petition signed by the three high school principals, asking that the 26 cent admission fee to graduation ex- i - i.A ohnllohaH And that S50. OT as much less as was needed to cover actual expense of the exercises, do ap- pruiinaicu, " f-" - i fny t'.nii rMiiiMtpd n v Rich ard W. Montague, chairman of the school survey committee, was received and Clerk R. H. - Thomas was toia w notify Mr. Montague that the ruling of the Attornef-General, requiring ail .1.. v.v th Rnard to be UlUIlvyo CAJt".U J accounted for, prevented them from al lowing tne money iu ow p, Mr. Montague might submit his bills for auditing. SALESMAN ASKS $50,000 W. J. Jackson Sues Realty Company for Alleged Breach of Contract. nt : ih.f a oiintrort with him Wiittrgmg . - on which he would have earned at i - ten Ann u-iia hmkin bv the de- ICaDL MW,vw " fendant company without Just cause. William J. jacason m iubihuhju . m i- - .mxivop that Amount in circuit . - - from the Churchill-Matthews Company. The contract, by the terms of which Jackson was to seU Hood River Val ley fruit land for the Churchill Matthews Company and receive a com mission of J75 an acre, was entered into in May, 1912, and was to have run till May. 1914. ' In a separate action jacicson aemanus r-.-i n 1. 1 v.A alloe-R he has earned as commissions, but which his employ ers reiuse to pay. BRANCH Y. M. C. A. GROWS Classes Being Formed at Sell-wood for Athletic Instruction. -V- . nAmVara tn tVin nltmW ftf 1 flA IIICiuuci a v have been secured for the Sellwood Y. M. C. A. since tnat orancn was re opened about two weeks ago, accord- "HAIR-A-GAIN" Vnh Attention has been given to the effect and not enough to the cause of loss of hair. Tonics and various hair restoratives are beneficial, but we most go farther and consider the form ation and growth of the hair. The fat cells should be the first consideration. To restore them to the natural visor it is necessary to produce a new rmnth. And to do this, stimulation. combined with a good scalp food, is the primary step. "Hair-A-Gain," a purely medicinal non-injurious germicide with the proper method of application, will positively prevent any further loss of hair and promote a new growth. In formation and appointments by phone. Marshall 2007. Miss George, 203 Royal j building. , 1 Fifth and Stark J. G. Mack & Co. Fifth and Stark Good Furniture Was Never Priced So Interestingly Low as in This, Our Annual Clearance Sale Ric-ht now is the opportune time to buy furniture with "character" behind it at prices one would willingly pay for pieces of less worth in design and construction. This sale presents the opportunity. Here are a few instances : $43 for an $80 solid maimer any revolving Cheval Mirror. 525 for a $38 solid mahocr any Library Table, Colonial four-post design, with scroll feet. $26.50 for a $48 Circas sian Walnut Cheval Mirror in Colonial scroll design. $27.50 for a $70 solid ma hogany Cabinet, beautifully inlaicb- $28.50 for a $60 Combina tion Desk and Bookcase in fumed oak, quaint design. A splendid piece and a splen did bargain. $37.50 for a $60.00 large solid mahogany Arm Chair with upholstered seat and back. $48.50 for a $67.50 large mahogany. Bookcase, 5 ft. 6 in. long, with 3 doors. $50 for a $110.00 Colonial Cheval Mirror of solid ma hogany, with haudsomely carved standards. $52.50 for a $75.00 large Arm Rocker with solid ma hogany frame and uphol stered seat and back. $55 for a $90 fine mahog any Bookcase with 2 doors. $58 for an $85.00 Colonial style Desk of finest Cuban crotch mahogany. Two Splendid Matched Pieces $62.50 for a $100 Dav enport with exposed frame of solid mahogany, carved. $45 for a $70 Arm Chair to match. $62.50 for an $87.00 over stuffed Davenport wiih two loose cushions in seat. $65 for a $110 fine solid mahogany Cabinet in Colo nial design. $67.50 for a $100.00 solid mahogany Bookcase, 63 ins, long, with three doors. $72.50 for a $115 Daven port with solid mahogany frame. $75 for a $120 Arm Chair of the fireside type, with hand-carved, solid .mahogany frame. $82.50 for a $125 massive Colonial Library Table, ma hogany, with top measuring 35 inches by 64 inches. All Bedding Being Disposed of at Unus ual Reductions. Note: BLANKETS 1 pair of $2.50 Blankets at, pair, $1.75 8 pairs of $6.50 Blankets at, pair, $3.95 1 pair of $6.75 Blankets at, pair, $3.95 1 pair of $10.50 Blankets at, pair, $6.95 2 pairs of $12.00 Blankets at, pair, $6.75 COMFORTERS $11 Down Comforters, asstd. colors, $5.90 $14.50 Silk and Down Comforters $ 8.50 $17.50 Silk and Down Comforters $ 9.50 $23.00 Silk and Down Comforters $13.50 Carpet Remnants High-grade Axminsters and Body Brussels Carpets in lengths sufficient to cover aver age size rooms. All of the regular $1.80 grade, in two specially priced lots, sewed, laid and lined, for $1.25 and $1.45 Yd. Bring in your room measurements. Scotch Art Rugs in the extra large sizes, are now offered for considerably less than formerly. 12 by 12 ft., regular $30.00, now $21.50 10 ft. 6 in. by 12 ft., reg. $27.50, $19.50 All Cowan, Berkey & Gay and Other Fine Furniture Is Priced Lower J. G. Mack & Co. Fifth and Stark . Remarkable Offerings in Lace Curtains, Portieres, Etc. Ing to reports made to the board of governors at the meeting held Wed nesday night. It was reported that subscriptions to the maintenance fund are being paid in and that the outlook for the branch Is encouraging. Athletic classes for women, girls and boys are being organized. Secretary J. V. Guth rie expects to have 200 members In side of four weeks. Evening classes In English for-for- eigners, and also an extension class from the Reed College, similar to the one at the Central Association building, are to be established. In February Secretary Guthrie expects to start Sun day meetings with addresses by lead ing ministers. He makes the announce ment that any boy or young man who desires membership, but has not the means, can become associated by see in gthesecretaryiistheTVoiuns Auxiliary have a fund to pay the mem bership of all who have not the means. The plans of the board Is to make It possible for e-'ery boy to become a member. Open meetings are held every Friday night under auspices of the Women's Auxiliary. Everv druggist in Portland should have "Plummer's Cough Stop." Ask for it. Surest "cough stopper" we know-. Plummer, Third and Madison. GREAT CLEARANCE SAMPLE SUITS SAMPLE COATS SAMPLE WAISTS SAMPLE SKIRTS SAMPLE DRESSES SAMPLE GOWNS SAMPLE OPERA COATS Bought from one-third to one-half less than regular wholesale prices. Must be sold at once tn-make room for incoming: Spring: stocks. Every Article Reduced. Worreli's SALE w iiiin I W 1 I I 1 if ' iHfKJI'M I $25 Sample Suits $9.95 Dresses Half Price $ 7.50 Dresses... $ 3.75 $10.00 Dresses ... ? 5.00 $12.50 Dresses . . . $ 6.25 $15.00 Dresses ? 7.50 $20.00 Dresses .$10.00 $25.00 Dresses ..$12.50 $35 Sample Suits $14.95 $75.00 Suits $25.00 Your choice of any Sample Suit in the house, values to OC fC $75.00, for pU.UU Kimonos Umbrellas Waists Petticoats 1 - i REDUCED Worrells Sample Cloaks and Suits Corner Sixth and Alder Opposite Oregonian BIdg.