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THE MORNING OREGONIAN. 1HUKSD AT. MARCH 13. 1913. GOVERNOR DECRIES FEDERAL AID NOW "Crook County Reclaimed" Is West's Plan of Campaign Laid Out. ENGINEER LEWIS SCORED Executive Hits at Attempt to Shift Responsibility and Takes Oc casion to Assure Settlers Work Will Be Hurried. SALEM. Or March 12. (Special.) "These settlers are getting tired of in vestlgatlons. What they want is wa ter on the land. They do not care to have a small army of sllk-Btocklnged trentry from the department at Wash ington traveling over their lands. They are anxious for results," declared Gov ernor West today at a meeting of the Xesert Land Board in which a tilt de veloped between the executive and State Engineer Lewis over the ques tion of Federal co-operation In devel opment of the Columbia Southern proj ect. The Legislature appropriated $450,000 to complete the work on this project for the benefit of the settlers. In a letter to the Desert Land Board the State Engineer offered the suggestion that an investigation be made before the state act goes into effect in June. The purpose of this Investigation 1 would be to determine whether the smaller project contemplated In the act be completed by the state or whether the larger project, which would cost In the neighborhood of 3840.000. be completed and Government aid be se cured In financing the larger project. Inquiry la Allowed. It was decided finally to allow the Investigation to be made out of the funds provided In the water resources Investigation act, the cost of the In vestigation to be repaid from the other funds if the plan is found to be feasible. Governor West placed his Btamn of disapproval on any Federal aid for the project, however, and he was seconded by Attorney-General Crawford, who said at the present time he is opposed to the idea of Federal aid and the completion of the larger project. He said, however, that developments may result In his changing his mind In this respect. "The difference between the State Engineer and the settlers is that the settlers want water and Mr. Lewis wants to Investigate," said the execu tive. "We are not trying to reclaim an or crook County under this Co lumbia Southern irrigation act, but we are endeavoring to aid the stranded settlers. If this thine is a failure I am willing to take my medicine, but if it Is a success we will all share in the credit. XV nt Attacks Lewis. "The Legislature depends upon your Investigations." continued the Governor turning to State Engineer Lewis, "and we all took it for granted you knew what you were talking about and now you want to shift the responsibility on to the Federal Government. As far as co-operation with the Federal Govern ment Is concerned I don't want any thing to do with it and am decidedly opposed to it." The State Engineer In his letter stated that he believed it would be more advisable to carry on the project under the supervision of the more sta ble Federal Government than under a political board, which perhaps would shift in a few years and Its members be gone before the project was finished. "Don't you think I will be gone be fore the project is finished," declared the Governor. "I Intend to see It fin ished while I am here and I won't be ' on this board two years from now either." It was decided that the water users may appoint a water master for the project, this water master to be paid by them and he to take care of the main tenance fund. From communications received today it Is probable that Fred M. Wallace will be the selection for water master without any opposition. CHEHALIS PLANS SAVING I City Commissioners May Arrange With Coal Firm to Use Bunkers. CHEHALIS. Wash., March 12. (Spe cial.) To effect an tconomy in the handling of crushed rock, gravel and Mind for use 4iv-aiAwaJk and street construction here, the City Commis sioners probably will make an arrange ment with the Sheldon Coal Company, which has built large bunkers In the south end of town for use of same. The County of Lewis will also like ly arrange to use the bunkers for ma terial that will be used near here In road work. The bunkers were built large enough to accommodate not only the business of the coal company, but at this time will accommodate the city and county. Inasmuch as the city will engage In an extensive sidewalk and street building campaign this season and the county win likewise build some more concrete roads, a big sav ing can be made in handling the same. CITIZENS OPPOSE PAVING Insinuation of Graft Is Hurled at Centralis Councllmen. CENTRAL! A. Wash.. March 13. (Special.) The meeting of the Cen tralia City Commission yesterday was probably the stormiest Council meeting In the history of the city, the Council room being packed with interested property owners who forcibly voiced their objections to the proposed paving In the south end of the city. Insinuations of graft were made. When one woman hinted at a recall pe tition If the paving was put through. Mayor Tompson Jumped to his feet and defied those present to recall one in stance wherein the Commissioners had failed to fulfill one promise made by lliem. The Commissioners laid the matter . over for a week, amid a storm of pro test. FARMERS URGED TO COME C. C. Chapman Makes Address Be fore Dallas Commercial Club. DALLAS. Or.. March 12. (Special.) Making a strong plea for concerted action by the commercial organizations of the Pacific Northwest to secure Im migration to Oregon of the sturdy farm folk of Germany, Holland, Sweden, Norway and Switzerland and discussing In detail the great work of develop ment being done by the Oregon De velopment League, C. C Chapman, Sec- retary of the Oregon Development League, was the principal speaker and guest of honor at the second anneal banquet of the Dallas Commercial Cl-ib lat nlgbt. The banquet was attended by 75 per sons. State Senator C L. Hawley made a short address in response to the toast. "Why Is a Legislature?" Sen ator Hawley created much good feeling when he addressed the women present as "fellow citizens." Other speakers of the evening were: Walter L. Tooie, Jr., who represented the Dallas Com mercial Club, and responded to the toast, "What Has the Commercial Club Accomplished?" H. C. Seymour, County School Superintendent; Mrs. Irene Ger linger, president of the Woman's Club of Dallas; Rev. Edgar Miles, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. Eugene Foster, editor of the Polk County Ob server and calendar clerk at the last I PORTLAND GIRL IS SOLOIST ' I IS lMERSITf OF OREGOX 4 GIRLS' GLEE CLUB. t SiiiiliiS Miss Florence Cleveland. UNIVERSITY, OF OREGON. Eugene, March 12. (Special.) The first women's glee club con cert ever attempted at the Uni versity of Oregon will be given here Friday night. The only part of the entire entertainment In which masculine assistance has been summoned Is in the one-act skit entitled, "When the Irish Meet the Greeks," when a quartet of male serenaders will appear incidentally. Miss Florence Avery, of Hood River, president of the club, and Miss Florence Cleve land, of Portland, will be the soloists. Miss Avery will be heard in a double number, "At Parting" (Rogers) and "An Open Secret" (Woodman). Miss Cleve land will first sing Bemberg's "Nymphs and Fauns," and later she will appear In Kevins' "Wink en, Blinken and Nod," accom panied by the entire club. Misses Gladys and Constance Cartwright, of Salem, will be featured In a specialty entitled, "Way Down South." A violin trio, composed of Miss Meta Goldsmith, Miss Mary DeBar and Miss Lucile Abrams, all of Eugene, will be another number. The club num bers 23. session of the State Senate, was toast master. COFFEE CLUB IS OPENED Eugene Business and Professional Men to Help Social Center. EUGENE, Or., March 12. (Special.) me iirst corree club in the state was opened for business today following the formal reception and opening yester day. The "club" is under the patron age of a number of Eugene business and professional men, and is tinder the management of C. I Gano, who came from similar work at Turlork to tatte charge of the Eugene Coffee Club. It is proposed to make of the "club' a self-supporting social center, more especially for the workmen and others who, not being members of the Com mercial Club or a similar organization, wish a place to pass time with com panions. A lunch counter In connection Is the means for paying of expenses. A free employment bureau is also to be main tained. Reading and game rooms are pro vided, and also rest rooms for the women. STUDENTS HEAR EDITOR Mr. Piper Makes Address at Oregon Agricultural College. OREGON AGRICULTURAL COL LEGE, Corvallls, Or., March 12. (Spe cial.) Edgar B. Piper, managing editor of The Oregonian, as convocation speaker at Oregon Agricultural College today, addressed 1100 students and faculty members on the subject of "Tne Novice In Journalism." To give aspiring young journalists a model after which they might well fashion their stories while striving for simplicity of style and perfect descrip tion the speaker read a chapter from the Bible and showed wherein it ful filled every essential of a well-written modern newspaper story. "To be a successful Journalist or newspaper man," concluded Mr. Piper, "one should have a great human curi osity, a deep interest in affairs, a fair knowledge of history and economics, sociology. Industry and a steadfast de sire to be successful." CHECK 'K1TERS" CONVICTED Federal Jury finds Verdict Against Oklahoma Bankers. OKLAHOMA CITY. March 12. Ray mond H. Hops and nis brother, C. M. Hoss, bankers, of Fairfax, Okla.. were convicted today of fraud by a Federal court Jury at Guthrie. Sentence has not been passed. It was charged that the bankers drew bills of exchange on National banks with Intent to defraud and that they "kited" cashier's checks for large amounts. Burglar Misses Opportunity. WASHOUGAL, Wash.. March 12. (Special.) The residence of John Led- ford was robbed last night by a sneak thief who went through his trousers pockets and secured 61 cents for his pains. Had he been sharp enough to examine the garments of Mr. Ledford's wife he might have harvested the hand some sum of $100. Mr. Led ford says his money will be in the bank here after where the 'burglar can find It If he's willing to take the risk. ""XVasbougal Times" Christened. WASHOUGAL. Wash, March II. (SDeclal.) The new paper which is to be launched next week has been chris tened "The Washougal Times." It starts under specially favorable con ditions and has received a warm wel come from the people of this section. r. L. MacMillan Is the editor and owner and will be assisted by his wife. PERMANENT V--' ''- - L ;J SLAB OF STANDARD 1-3-6 CONCRETE S in. by 11 3-4 in. by 36 in. Broke wl'.h a load of 1650 lbs. suspended on 30 inch center concentrated on a Ceat2 1-4 inches wide, showing an enormous "bridging strength." Pi PER WAGE BILL GOES ON TO LISTER Governor Said to Favor Rea sonable Compensation for Women. SESSION FIGHT IS VICTORY Under Provisions of Kins County Senator's Measure There Is Creat ed Public Welfare Commission to Fix Minimum Wage. OLTMPIA, Wash., March 12. (Spe cial.) With only 12 dissenting votes the House of Representatives of the Washington Legislature today passed the women's minimum wage bill, fath ered by Senator George U. Piper, of icinir County. The bill, which has been passed by the Senate, will go to Gov ernor Lister tomorrow ana umwumtu ly will be signed, the Governor having i . v, nninlnn thnt he favors any measure which makes possible a reasonable compensation ior lauor per formed by women and. girls. t . v. nB eaock tt ttm TYifAsure Sen ator Piper brought to a close a fight to which he nas oevoieo. me srraiei part of his time in the Legislature dur- i . i. r- ,i . BAaan Tt murks the 111. ' 1 1 ' . .J . ... success of .legislation which has been draftea alter nara worn, aim tiu--,iAn hv a number At the leading so cial workers of Portland. Seattle, Ta coma and other parts of the world. organized as me vonsumeru uc Under the provisions of the bill there i nnhll w.lfnrA commission of five members, four to be appointed . . . . . q . . n t.Y, n Ka uy xne uwvtruor u ih. state Commissioner of Labor. The commission is empowered to fix a minimum wage for women and minors by districts, the wage to be determined by the commission after an investiga tion Into tne cost ox living. Commlnion's Power Defined. Th. Anmmtsninn Is rlvpn ItOWPf to summon witnesses, examine books of corporations and to prescribe rules governing the conditions under which women and. minors snail wor in lac tones. The bill provides that the mem KAn Af thA commission shall not have been connected with either an employ ers' organization or a labor union with in live years 01 me lime 01 appoint ment in the commission. tk a Uakia mnilA nn amendment. to the bill, passing it as the Senate had sent it over after its passage by that W. Kmi thn.a WAAica H S7 It The OnlV Senate amendments made were those regarding qualifications 01 memoers 01 the commission and an amendment pro viding that the minimum wage in a district cannot be changed by the com mission more than onoe in a year. The House considered, as well as the Piper bill, a measure introduced by Mrs. X. Jolldon Croake, of Tacoma, providing a fixed minimum wage of 17.50 a week. Declarations by a num ber of the lawyers in the House and by the Attorney-General that such a measure would not stand the constitu tlonal test caused the bill to be voted down. Vote on the final passage of the Piper bill was 82 to 12. House Paasea Drastic Bill. The House today passed the measure. Ease passed by the Senate last week, apply ing the principles of the drastic Iowa red light abatement law to this state. The measure, which will go to the Gov ernor tomorrow for approval or veto, provides that any person having evi dence of the existence of a house of ill repute in any building or place may fcring suit to enjoin such place. If it Is found that the charges are true the judge may Issue a permanent injunction, which order carries with it a provision for the closing of the building for six months, during which time it is unlawful for any person ex cepting police officers to enter. In addition to this the furniture, musical Instruments and all contents of the building may be condemned and sold at public auction, the proceeds to go to defray the cost of the injunction suit. In case the complainant In the ac tion fails to substantiate his or her charges the costs of the action are as sessed against such person. The bill passed the House by vote of 66 to 21. The House concurred in the bill passed by the Senate appropriating 150,000 for the establishment and main tenance of county tuberculosis hospi tals. - Conducting their unusually fast gait, the two .Houses today added $3,686, 321.64 to the appropriations of the ses sion, totalling now close to J19.000.000. Including in the appropriations put through was a bill for $3,200,000 for the permanent highway fund for use in building county roads and state second ary highways. A supplemental budget containing incidental appropriations for the various institutions and depart ments carried a total of $436,321.04 and $60,000 was appropriated to a fund to establish county tuberculosis hospitals. ROAD WORK IS ASKED MILWACKIE PLANS TO SPEND APPROXIMATELY $25,000. Proposed Front-Street Improvement AV1H Cost $15,000 Tavern License Is Transferred. MILWAUKEE, OrT March 12. (Spe clal.) At the regular meeting of the City Council last night at the City Hall two petitions for street improvements were received and read, aggregating between 320.000 and 325,000. One petition read by Auditor Mat thews was for the improvement ot Front street through the city from the north to the south boundary. While no estimate of the cost of this Improve ment has been made, it will run above 315,000. It will be hard-surface. Front street Is occupied by the Oregon City electric railway, which will bear a por tion of the cost of the improvement. The petition was signed by a majority of the property owners and so far there is no opposition. - Petition also was submitted for the Improvement of Monroe street east ward from the east line of Main street to the end of the street. The City En gineer was instructed to prepare plans for both Improvements. The Council is waiting the result ot the special election before taking fur ther action on the improvement of Har rison street, where a section of this Improvement, near . the wool carding factory and the home of Philip Streib was held up by an Injunction. At the election an amendment to the charter will be voted on which will give the city the power to condemn property for street purposes. Harrison street Is im proved for some distance. The license of Robert Burns, former ly proprietor of the Milwaukie Tavern, has been transferred to Earl Alphan. "VVillnniina Hotel Sold. WILLAMINA, Or, March 12. (Spe cial.) Ira Barber, proprietor of the Hotel Barber, of this city, yesterday sold his hotel property to Fred Barber, of Sheridan. Or. for 310,000 VERSUS for Pavements Can We Assist in Opening the Public's Eye? We are anxious to ascertain how many of the taxpayers of Portland and Oregon Want to Know the true facts regarding the temporary types of Base for Pavements that are being laid here. We have some very interesting facts and data from all over North America, which "we will be glad to mail you. Address Association of Western Portland Cement Mfgrs. 709 Rothchild Building, Portland, Or. , or Phone Main 2672 Which Do You Want? COFFEY CHARGES DISCRIMINATION Pacific and Sunset Telephone Companies Scored in Complaint. OLYKFiA SCENE OF ACTION Inattention, Carelessness or Misjnds ment Alleged, by Portland Men In Case Now Before Wash ington Commission. OLTMPIA. Wash., March 12. (Spe clal.) In .a complaint filed with the Public Service Commission here today by John B. Coffey, receiver, and Jay Bowerman, attorney, for the Northwest ern Long-Distance Telephone Company, the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Com pany and the Sunset Telephone & Tele graph Company are charged with hav lng established unreasonable, unfair and discriminatory rules for the han dling of messages and to have diverted from the Northwestern Company sev eral thousand dollars worth of busi ness each month by unfair methods. The complaints were filed by Mr. Coffey and Mr, Bowerman in person and a request was made that the Public Service Commission act upon the mat ter as soon as possible. It Is charged that the Pacific Com pany, in operating its plant at Seattle and in other cities, has placed its em ployes who operate that portion of its switchboard In connecting with the lines of the complainant in such a po sition that It is difficult to reach, and by reason of this fact messages intended for the Northwestern Company are di verted to the lines of the Pacific Com pany. Call Is Diverted. In many Instances the call Is by vari ous methods diverted to a Pacific oper ator, it is alleged, either through care lessness, misjudgment or Inattention. It Is alleged in Tacoma like conditions prevail, according to the complainants. The Northwestern Company has re quested of the Pacific Company to per mit it to place Its own employe in the capacity of supervisor in its long-distance operating room at Seattle, the complaint further recites, but that com pany positively refused the request. The complainants demanded positive instructions from the Public Service Commission to the Pacific Company that the operators be required to ask each receiving operator to ask the customer what service he desires and then give it with impartiality, and also to permit that company to have its own employes present to supervise. Different colored slips are also suggested upon which the calls as they come in are to be recorded, so that a mistake be less easily made. Other Demands Made. Messengers of fidelity and sufficient judgment to convey these delivery slips are also demanded, and an arrangement in the exchange room which would give the complainant equal advantages with the Pacific Company. The complaint recites the history of the competing telephone and telegraph companies in the Northwest and gives a description of all the telephone lines which are now being operated by the Northwestern Company, covering, with independent telephone plants and with TEMPORARY """fV local stations, more than 300 cities and towns in Washington and Oregon. It recites how the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company acquired the Sunset and the Independent companies. TEST SUIT MAY BE HAD Can Initiative Measures Be Voted on September 2 Is Question. SALEM, Or., March 12. (Special.) It Is probable that a test suit will be started to determine whether initiative measures may be voted on at the spe cial election called by the Legislature for September 2. It was apparently the intent of the Legislature that only those measures which are referred DOUBTING TH3MAS?TKEN ASK YOUR FRIENDS That Is What This Man Did, Then He v Tried It Himself and Had Good Results. 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