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THE MORNING OREGOXTAN, SATURDAY, MAT 10, 1913. BIG BIPLANE KILLS in MILITARY AVIATOR Lieutenant Park Crushed Un der Machine' After Losing His Way in Fog. LITTLE GIRLS SEE CRASH Tragedy Attends Experimental Ixng instance Scouting: Trip From San Piego, With Ixs An- gclcs as Objective. LOS AXGEL.ES, May 9. A big mili tary biplane plunged its noee into a gully, ramming the base of a hill at Olive, 33 miles southeast of here today, turned a somersault against a tree and Jts radiator, wrenched from the slings above the motor, crashed out the life of its pilot, Lieutenant Joseph D. Park, Fourth Cavalry, XI. S. A. The accident occurred at 7:46 o'clock this morning, according to the accept ed testimony of a little aeroplane clock which was stopped by the shock of the wreck, but otherwise undamaged. This was two hours and 41 minutes after the Army officer had started from Ban Diego on a 145-mlle flight to Los Angeles. Lieutenant Park, who hadi been detailed recently to tne Army aviation corps, was trying an experi mental long-distance aerial scouting trip, and had traveled approximately 108 miles when death came to htm. Children See Trnjcedy. Ills machine, brought to earth be cause he had lost his way In the morn ir.g mists, merely made a series of short leaps down the slope of the hill when he tried to start again, and In the crash that followed swiftly the heavy radi ator crushed his head, killing him al most instantly. Little girls on their way to the Olive School, a quarter of a mile away, were among the horrified spectators of the tragedy. The Lieu tenant had only a moment before warned them away from the machine and had laughingly added: "You might do something to it that would cause me to be killed. Amoni the girls was Hazel Greenleaf, aged 13. to whom Park had given halt a dollar with Instructions to telephone to aviation headquarters in Los Ange les that be had lost his way. Instead of this message. Miss Greenleaf tele phoned to Coroner Wlnblgler at Santa Ana that, be bad lost bis lire. Wrong Railway Followed. From Oceanside north Lieutenant Park's way was lighted by a brilliant ran, but as he n eared Santa Ana. seat of Orange County and nine miles from the scene of the accident, he encoun tered heavy mists. He had been fol lowing the line of the Santa Fe Rail road, but on approaching Olive, near where the line branches, he became confused. Instead of following the line leading to Los Angeles, he unconscious ly switched to the branch leading through Santa Ana Canyon to River side. Promptly realizing his error, be 1 brought the biplane down on the barley field covering a hill in the Bixby ranch. The schoolgirls and several men quickly surrounded the machine. Of them he Inquired directions and after giving the Greenleaf child the mes sage which he wanted to be telephoned to Glenn Martin, the aviator, at Los Angeles, he prepared to ascend again. He started the cumbersome machine, but it refused to rise and sped down the hill in short leaps. It struck the gully. The prow of the machine went down into the dry waterway and the big machine turned a complete somer sault. Its momentum drove it hard against a tree and when the ranchmen and the girls ran up- they found the Lieutenant dead under the radiator. Lieutenant Park's body was taken to Santa Ana by Captain N. A. Ulm, of the Santa Ana company of the Cali fornia National Guard, and held there awaiting the arrival of Army officers from San Diego, who will take it back to military headquarters at Fort'Rose crans. Army Record Noteworthy. Lieutenant Park was attached to the Fourteenth Cavalry, but for several months had been detailed by the War Department, with other Army officers, for active air service at the aero ex periment camp near San Diego. Park has made a large number of flights there and attained the Army altitude, record recently. It was for the purpose of demonstrating the efficacy of the aeroplane In long-distance 'army scout lng operations that Park attempted to day's flight. He was well known as an Army offi cer and had a notable record for service in the Philippines, especially in opera tions against the Moros. He came from Rhode Island and was a member of a well-known military family. A brother, who was one of the engi neers of the Army. Is now In charge of the Government fortifications at Cor regidor, which guard the entrance to Manila. Bay. ence and the to their way here. Their' non-apparance led the officials to give some crea to a report that the Tencn airman his Kngllsh assistant had crossed border into Mexico. voan.Ea ri Mo v s. Didier Mas son and Thomas Dean are In Mexico u-orini? uniform of th Constitution- ..Hat nrmv thftv tnnlr nllArters today at a hotel in Kogaies, sonora. The big flying machine continues h. hv TTniteri slates Federal I thoritles. 20 miles south of Tucson where It was shipped. DIPLOMAT TVITHOCT STANDING Ilnerta Says He Cannot Recognize Ambassador Wilson Officially, MEXICO CITT May 9. Henry Lane Wilson, United States Ambassador to it!i hA nn nffirla.1 standing In IhtIka' in th. v.. at the Dresent ad ministration. This Is not a matter of record, but was unofficially announcea today by Provisional President Muerta. Ha said: "As a personal friend I am always o-lAd to -trout with Mr. WIISOH. DUl diDlomaticallv he has no standing. Subsequently this was ampnneo in an official statement, which said: "Provisional President Huerta re spectfully stated to Ambassador Wil son that the government of Mexico was disposed to arrange the affairs pending between It and the Government or tne United States. "It was pointed out. however, that for the time being the Ambassador should understand the necessity which the government of Mexico has for ab stained from treating any official mat ter with the exception of urgent af fairs of ordinary procedure, for the simple reason that during the time the Government of the united States aid not recognize the government of Mex ico all agreements would be lneffec live. "In addition, however, the govern ment of Mexico, whether recognized or not by the United States, has adopted and will always adopt measures for the security of the inhabitants of the country, whether its own natives or foreigners." POWER MERGER SEEfi PROPERTY VALUES INVOLVED TOTAL- $5,000,000. Indiana Millionaires Said to Be Be hind Projects In Rogne River Country Near Medford. MED FORD, Or.. May 8. (Special). With the signing of the contract yes terday between the Portland Beaver Cement Company the recently-organ Ized $600,000 corporation and the Rogue River Public Service Corporation, successor to the Rogue Rover Canal Company for the latter company to supply 2.000 horsepower electric power a month during the next three years for the operation of the cement plant, the fact became public that a consolidation of power sites between Grants Pass and Rogue River Is Hearing completion which will Involve property values ex ceeding Sa.000,000. George Sanders has the work of con solidation In charge. Irrigation rights ror 56.000 acres near Grants Pass have been secured from the state, ditches are now being constructed and If present plans materialize one of the largest Irrigation and electrical power corporations In the state will be the result. It is now planned to construct power dams at Gold Hill, Savage Rapids and possibly Rock Point, take over the Anient and Golden Drift dams as well as the Rogue River Chicago Irrigation Company, and put them under one operating head. Indiana capitalists are behind the deal, headed by F. M. Fauvre, W. H. .ngusn. Indianapolis millionaires. The contract for the construction of a $500,000 cement plant has been let 10 tne ieign Hunt Unginerlng Com pany of Kansas City with an initial capacity of 1,000 barrels. J. C. Burch. the president, is now in Portland per fecting arrangements regarding details of shipping, labor supply and other matters which must be settled before actual operations can begin. CAMPAIGN CHARGES START Rushlight and Baker Accused oy 12 o'clock Club Members. 2 CHARGED WITH MURDER Charles and Porter Fueston Accused of Slaying Albert Williams. SPOKANE. Wash., May 9. (Special.) On a warrant charging him with first deKre murder for the killing of Albert Williams, Charles Fueston was arrest ed this afternoon by Detective Cecil Thompson. The detective took his pris oner to police headquarters, where he was immediately closeted with Com missioner of Publlo Safety Hayden. Chief of Police Doust and. Captain of Detectives Burns. Later Porter - Fneston. brother of Charles Fueston. was taken into cus tody. The arrests were made upon a war rant sworn to In a Justice Court by rrosecutiog Attorney George H. Cran dell and turned over to the police de ' partment- The deadly assault upon Albert Will, lams, a business college student. 22 years old. occurred on the night of April IS. at the comer of Olive avenue and Napa street. He had Just parted from a young woman. Miss Ruth Pain, having accompanied her home from a prayer meeting at the Union Park Baptist Church. He died from the effects, of the as sault on the morning of April 17. with out having regained consciousness. CARRANJA MAKES THREAT (Continued From First Page.) stance for a man from Sail Francisco, but before entering the grand Jury chamber be declined to name any of the men concerned or to comment on the status of Masson, the French avi ator, and his mechanician, Thomas Dean, who were detained by the Tuc son officers when the aeroplane was elzed. Federal agents watched all day here for Masson and Dean, who left Tucson a few hours after their experience with the officer there and were reported on Charges that Mayor Rushlight has not been a Mayor in the Interests of the people, but of the. corporations, that he and John H. Burgard and Waldemar Seton organized the Juanlta Investment Company to take advantage of Inside knowledge officially obtained in making real estate investments, and that Councilman Baker was delinquent n me payment or taxes on his per sonal property were made yesterday at noon Deiore tne Twelve o'clock Club, an Impromptu organization whose members say they will meet every day until election for the discussion of municipal candidates. The charges against Rushlight were made by T. A. Sweeney, a contractor. ana loose against iJaxer by w. jr. Mc Kenney, a resident of. Rose City Park. Aianson w. Mimes, a resident of Sell wood, presented statements that had been given out by Mr. Rushlight In his own favor, but said that he did not consider Mr. Rushlight mayoralty timber. A wordy clash occurred when Mr. Hlme8 referred to candidates who had announced themselves for commis sioner as riffraff. Sanfleld McDonald, Progressive, protested hotly that the term should not be used, and Mr. Himes withdrew it. ' Mr. Baker said last night that he had bis tax receipts for the years when McKenney had said he had not paid his taxes, and that be would place them in the hands of J. J. Sayer. who will be chairman of today's meeting of the club in the auditorium of the Jour nal building, so that those wbo wish to do bo may see them. HILLSBORO BANK VICTOR Frank M. Crabtree, Laurel Hop man. Must Pay $(2000 Note. HILLSBORO. Or May 9. (Special.) in commercial Bank of this place to night won a verdict over Frank M. Crabtree. a well-known Laurel hop grower, in an action for 12000 and in terest. The case has been on trial here for five days with Judge Kavanaugh. of Portland, sitting. Crabtree purchased stock in the Peo ple's Store Company, now bankrupt, and gave his note for $2000 In payment. This note was sold to the Commercial Bank and Crabtree resisted payment, alleging that It was on the advice of the president of the bank that he pur chased the stock in the store. The president, on the stand, denied this assertion but sajd he did tell Crab tree of the financial standing of the brokers who handled the sale of the store. The result of the trial is Important. as on the decision of Judge Kavanaugh will hang other cases involving close to jSjOO on outstanding notes, all given for the purchase of stock In the Peo ple's Store. Jim Flynn win be given credit for gam- nesa. Not a whit disheartened by hl out pointing by McCarty at Philadelphia. Flynn to now oraiiomj a match with ouobott Smith. , Ha shows more courage thaa ilo- Cartr. PROTEST REACTS T SETTLERS GIS Secretary Lane Indicates He Will Abandon Projects In dicating Failure. HOPE SEEN FOR OREGON Senator Lane Will Urge Diversion of Part of Montana Money to nis State, Where Feasible Enterprises Wait. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, May 9. Witnesses who ap peared yesterday before Secretary Lane to complain of conditions on Govern ment irrigation projects so far over played their hand that the Secretary this afternoon indicated it might be advisable to abandon the Milk River and Sun River projects, which have been only begun, in which event there will be available for use In other states approximately $15,000,000. The showing made by representa tives of the Montana Water Users- As sociation was to the effect that the farmers were destitute, unable to raise and market crops, and unable to pay for their lands. This Indicated to Secre tary Lane that it would be unwise to expend $15,000,000 more on these proj- ets. If they are known in advance to be failures. Oregon's Claims Revived. Senator Lane, who has been looking up testimony of Montana witnesses. will appear before Secretary Lane and urge the diversion of part of this Mon tana money to Oregon, pointing out that there are two big feasible projects in Oregon, where the money can be expended with every assurance that the projects will be successful the West Umatilla project and the Deschutes, on which the state Is ready to oo-operate with the Government. Colorado today put In a bid for part of the Montana allotment, for a project which will cost $90 an acre, and gave assurance that settlers would be glad to have projects at that price. This is considerably more than the Oregon projects will cost. If there Is to be a reapportionment of funds. Senator Lang wants a large slice for Oregon. Settlers Told to Be Level-Headed. As a result of the unanimous request irom- representatives or settlers upon various Government reclamation proj ects for a greater voice In the manage ment of the projects. Secretary Lane asked these delegates tonight to draft tomorrow for submission to htm "a con servatlve outline of the things that should be put up to the settlers for their determination. The Secretary advised them to "be as level-headed" as they could and not to ask for full control of the projects before comple tion and payment therefor. Ton need not ask for full control. for I do not intend to give it to you, he said. Conferences with the water users continued today and tonight. The last delegates heard were from the Truckee. Carson project in Nevada. Complaint wag made that there were too many reclamation employes walking out to play tennis in the cool of the evening to suit tne settlers. EXTRA INNINGS PLAYED BUCKS LOSC TO LA GliYXDE -VXD YAKS TO BOISE. Leonard Bests Peet In Pitchers Battle at Walla Walla Where Baker Loses S-to-0 Game. Two extra Inning games were played in the Western Trl-State Leairue Fri day, it taking 11 Innings for La Grande To defeat Pendleton 8 to 6 and ten In nings for Boise to win over North Yakima 7 to S. Walla Walla defeated Baker 3 to 0. At North Yakima, Boise came up from behind when the score was 6 to 1 against them in the sixth, and tied the score In the eighth. In the extra In ning Boise won 7 to 6. Each side got 12 hits. Boise batters got more extra bases. Two baggers were the longest hits. The score: R. H. E, Boise 7 10 1 Yakima 5 10 1 Batteries Johnston and Gand. Kn- Stanley and Stevens. At Walla Walla it was a pitchers' battle. Leonard besting Peet. Roth had almost airtight support and It was a pretty game. Leonard walked three. struck out seven and Feet passed six, and fanned four. Walla Walla made one run earned In the fourth and two unearned in the eighth. The one Baker error was made In this inning, permitting Leonard to get on first and advancing Brown a base. Both scored later on hits. Score: R. H. E. Walla Walla S 9 1 Baker '. 0 6 1 Batteries Leonard and Brown, Peet and Post. Pendleton's errors let the Spuds lead early in the game. In the eighth, with the game & to 3, Augustus, for Pendle ton, hit a two Backer with two on and tied. La Grande scored one in the tenth. Buck's swat sending one over. Pendleton evened it up with a double and a single. In the eleventh a triple and a walk put to Peterson's triple brought them home. Score: v R. H. E. La Grande 8 12 3 Pendleton 8 12 8 Batteries Byrne, Jamison and Peter son; K ratine and McGarrigle. THEATER CLEARED QUIETLY Fire In Moving Picture House Taken Calmly by Audience, More than 300 persons quietly filed from the Nob Hill Theater, a moving picture show at Twenty-third and Kearney streets, shortly before 9 clock last night, when crossed wires started a small blaze. Fearing a panic, the manager of the theater stepped upon the stage when the wires began to rain sparks and asked the audience to disperse. Assist ed by policemen and firemen, the per sons In the theater left. The fire was soon extinguished and the damage, was small. SUNDAY OUTING TRIP 25C Special excursion to Hillsboro Sunday round trip. Including auto trip and lunch ZSc; get tickets now at 90 Fifth St. Train leaves Jefferson-street depot, corner of Front and Jefferson sta. at 10:30 A. M. Sunday. Hillsboro is a charming suburban community of activity and prosperity is right on the Oregon Electric, the P. R. & N. and the Southern Pacific Electric extension. Hills boro possesses every residential requirement and metropolitan convenience. for round trip to Hillsboro, including lunch and auto ride thro' the city. TRAIN LEAVES Sunday Tomorrow at 10:30 A. M. From Jefferson Street Depot, Front and Jefferson Streets. Reserve your TICKETS AT OUR OFFICE TODAY Whether you are interested in realty investments or not, this trip will interest you you will enjoy every mile of the trip you wall enjoy every moment you are with us. Bring your family and f rends; you incur no obligation, and will not be importuned to 'purchase unless you express a desire to do so. A Homesite to Be Given Away ' Absolutely Free iWe are going to present a lot absolutely free to one of our guests there are no strings to this gift no conditions nothing to do. It will be given abso lutely unconditionally! Be with us you may be the lucky, one to secure this beautiful home site right in the heart of Hillsboro. Sunday SpecialBig Lots Right $ in the Heart of Hillsboro Only For Sunday as a special opening day feature we have reduced the price of all $125 lots to $90. Just think of it! Splendid home sites, just a block from the Courthouse right in a section that will grow and double the value of your property in less than a year. Don't take our word for it visit the property o"V ' I L D TVTC Sunday and determine its value for yourself. . iiAD I A xLXVi'liJ ITH-WILLOUGHBY CO. 90 First St. Phone Main 8770 Portland MEN KEEP SILENCE Ex-Police Inspectors Get Max imum Sentences. HIGHER-UPS NOT BETRAYED Whitman Holds Felony Charge Over Heads as Club to Discourage . Appeal Year in Prison and $500 Fine Imposed. NEW YORK. Mar 9. Dennis Sweeney, John Murtha, James m. Hussey and James F. Thompson, for mer police Inspectors, convicted or con spiring to obstruct Justice to check graft revelations Involving1 them, were sentenced today to serve one year In the penitentiary and pay a fine of $500 each. This is tne maximum sentence. Ud to the moment that sentence was pronounced, the belief prevailed that one ol the tour wouia squeal to me District Attorney on "the man higher up." If any of them had entertained such intention he masked it under stolid front of calmness as he faced the bar. No move of any sort looking to ap j .Drink Water with your meab for a few Jay. See haw much healthier and hap pier you'll feel every morning una, ALU ., rp 4a Medic, The W.GilmamTksi vetitiea. ana1 Clinical Medicine of fb. UslranHT i the CUtr at N, X rk, in rexcrence t. pore, ci ated 4n4 waters. UTit "Thi coolinj, rexreenlni, and wh.leaom. Tk.y promote dife.non, and Kelp raete product, iron tu peal was taken today by any of the four prisoners. An effectual club against appeal is held by the District Attorney In the form of 19 indict ments for bribery a felony recently returned agalnBt the quartette. "If the prisoners appeal, I will bring them to trial on the bribery charges," Is the attitude taken by the District Attorney. The crime for which the four Inspec tors highest uniformed officials in the department were convicted, was brought to light by the DIstrlot At torney In his crusade against graft in the police department, begun after the murder of Herman Rosenthal. George A. Bipp, a resort keeper, told Mr. Whitman that he paid regular protec tion money to collectors acting for Sweeney. PEEK-END SPEC TO lAL . mmsfmrnMssi SEASIDE GEARHART IN SERVICE FOR THE SEASON BEGINNING SATURDAY, MAY lO LEAVE PORTLAND. . . .2:00 P. M. ARRIVE ASTORIA 5:00 P. M. ARRIVE GEARHART.. .5:47 P. M. ARRIVE SEASIDE . . . . .5:55 P. M. RETURNS SUNDAY EVENING Leaving Seaside 6:30 P. M., Gearhart 6:36 P. M.f Astoria 7:15 P. M., arriving Portland 10:25 P. M. LIMITED TRAINS These trains are run on fast schedules, carry parlor observation cars and large coaches. GO TO THE BEACH EARLY Make hotel, cottage and camp arrangements. Round Trip Fares $4 DAILY LONG LIMIT $3 SATURDAY AND SUNDAY LIMIT MONDAY Tickets, Parlor Car Seats and Details at Office CITT TICKET OFFICE, FIFTH AND STARK ST5. KORTH BAAK STATION. ELEVENTH AJVD HOVT STS. I