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T17E MORNIXG OREGOXIAX. TUESDAY, JULI XV, SENATOR DENIES KNOWING MULHALL SHIP WITH 48 ON BOARD BEGS HELP iush & Lane Pianos Unequaled in Tone, Workmanship and Material Make Us Prove It Direct From Factory to Home No Middlemen's Profit Lodge Contradicts Statements of Self- Styled Lobbyist. Steamer Chalmette Grounds on New Jersey Coast in Dead of Night. Bush & Lane and Victor Grands Upright ' Player Pianos LETTERS INVOLVE LEADERS WIRELESS TELLS OF PERIL V, .Witness Before Senate Committee Says He Was Over-Optimistic In Boast That He Would Have Success Under Democrats. , WASHINGTON. July 28. Martin M. Mulhall sat on the witness stand be fore the Senate lobby investigating committee today and listened to an other . Senator deny his statements. .Senator Lodge, 'mentioned as one of many with whom the former lobbyist for the National Association of Manu facturers had held political confer ences, declared he did not know the witness and never had heard of him until the present investigation began. . Mulhall's correspondence read today brought him into the year 1911, when the House became lemocratic. In many of the letters that year he spoke of interviews with . Majority Leader Un derwood, William B. Wilson, ..Secretary of Labor in. President Wilson's" Cab inet, then chairman of the House labor committee: James. T. Lloyd, of the Mis souri district-, chairman 1 of the Demo cratic Congressional committed, and other prominent; men. Mulhall Too OptlroUtle. Mulhall wrote In the -strain he used all through his letters to J. P. Bird, the general manager of ' the association, and other officials, of having men ap pointed to committees for the purpose of preventing legislation and of gen erally having much- to do with the op erations of government in Washing ton. He mentioned in several letters with assurance that ho expected to have even greater success with the Democratic House than he had boasted In the days of Republican rule; but. questioned by the committee, said he had been too optimistic in his prophecy. Senator Reed became deeply inter ested in talk about a "secret room" which Mulhall said McDermott secured for his use on the lower floor of the west front of the Capitol, on the House side. He described that as "quite a mysterious place," and the commit tee will inspect it later. Mulhall went to the length of making arrangements to hire a stenographer whom he in tended to place in this room and wrote to Bird, who replied the plan "wuold place me in a doubtful position and one that I cannot accept, feeling that the association cannot afford to lay itself liable to the slightest suspicion." Labor Lobby Described. All through today's letters Mulhall appeared In opposition to legislation favoring labor. He swore that there was a labor lobby In Washington then, In which Samuel Gompers, Frank Mor rison and other officials of the Ameri can Federation of Labor were conspic uous figures. , : The committee male little progress today. One of the last letters to go in was dated October 1, .1911, from Mulhall to General Manager Bird, of fering his resignation.. -The. commit tee did not finish examination of Mul hall on the subject, but he declared that he had difficulty with the execu tive board of the organization after he had made a campaign trip to Maine. He will tell the whole story of his separation from the service tomorrow. The letters of the association were turned over to the committee tonight and the members will examine them at leisure. Ex-Representative James E. Watson, of Indiana, frequently mentioned In the Mulhall correspondence, will be the first witness heard after the lobbyist is allowed to go, the committee decided today. JAPAN GOAL OF DIAZ 12 INDICTED FOR ARSON Adjuster, Firebugs and Merchants Whose Stores Were Burned in 'Set. CHICAGO, July 2S. Indictments against 12 alleged members of the "arson trust" were returned today by the July grand Jury in the criminal court, Joseph Fish, head of the firm of Joseph Fish & Co., public fire Insur ance adjusters, was named In the-true hills which, charged arson, burning to defraud, conspiracy to obstruct public Justice and accessory after the fact. David Korshak, .fugitive "fire bug," who is reported to be in Canton, China, conducting a saloon, and- Israel Schaf- ner and Benjamin Fink, alias Franklin, were among the other defendants. Others indicted were business men whose places it Is afleged were de stroyed by Incendiary fires. AUTO CRASH FATAL TO TWO Business Man and Girl Killed as Wife Waits .Return After Quarrel ROCHESTER, N. Y July 28. E. J. Sankpeal, vice-president of a lumber company, and Miss Martha Harlebin. a young woman of this city, were in stantly killed early today when an automobile driven by Sankpeal was struck by the Wolverine Express on the New York Central at a crossing in Penfleld, a few miles from this city. Mrs. Sankpeal identified both bodies at the morgue this morning. She told the Coroner she had quarreled with her husband last night and he left her in anger. She was sitting up awaiting his return when notified of the accident. Diplomatic Posts Filled. WASHINGTON. July 28. The Senate confirmed today the appointments of Frederick C. Penfleld as Ambassador to Austria-Hungary; James W. Gerard, Ambassador to Germany; Joseph B. Willard, Minister to Spain; Charles S. Hartman, Minister to Ecuador; John W. Davis. Solicitor-General, and Charles S. Hamlin, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, together with a num ber of Treasury and Judicial appoint ments in California. I! MEXICAN LEADER ON WAY TO JAPAN WITH MESSAGE OF THANKS FOR FRIENDSHIP I " ' i -;. :;;:. .-. -:U ;., ...... . -:: ,,: ; .v .... .a . . . ': . . i'm-'Si" ji - '5 t :: ' f ' 1 t '- " - - ;: - .V -V- . .,7- I IIIIIIIII r ' GENERAL FELIX DIAZ. : , , - - t a........................... Special Envoy Taking Message of Thanks to Orientals. GENERAL WILL SAIL SOON Mexico Seaids Appreciation to Kast- era Xation for Participation in Southern Exposition in 1910. SAN DIEGO, July 28. General Felix Diaz is expected to arrive here tomor row afternoon on the. American-Hawaiian steamer Virginia, from Salina Cruz, according- to officials of the line. General. Diaz, will leave the steamer here and take tire train -fbr 'San Fran cisco and sail early next month for Japan as a special envoy to thank the government of that country for its par ticipation in the Mexican Exposition of 1810. The War Department Is considering the immediate establishment of a Mex ican refugee camp on Point Loma, near Fort Rosecranz, according to General Leonard Wood, chief of Staff. General Wood said there are hundreds or Mex ican refugees and Mexicans held for violating the neutrality laws, at El Paso and Nogales. At present they are detained too near the border line, where constant dis turbances have a bad effect upon them. If they are moved to San Diego, he said, the transfer will be made in a week or two and the refugees, 200 of whom are women and children, will come here under an escort of cavalry. Only a small guard, he said, would be neces sary for the camp. General Wood is here with Secretary Garrison, of the War Department. recently 'that he had no' desire to be a candidate tor re-election. " After the conference the Ambassador dictated a statement declaring the dis cussion had related entirely to the facts of the situation and not to questions of policy. These, he said, were in writ ing and In the hands of the President for consideration. Secretary Bryan's announcement that no policy had been agreed upon as yet, taken with other information tonight, was regarded as forecasting a slow and careful policy on the part of the Ad ministration here before any steps art taken which would reflect the conclu sions of the President or Secretary Bryan. INSURGENTS SHELL- GCAYAMAS Rebels and Yaqui Indians Moving . on Mexican Stronghold1. AT THE FRONT ABOVE GUAYMAS, Mex., July 28. The insurgent invest ment of Guaymas was renewed today. Federal gunboats from Guaymas har bor began early this morning shelling the state troops' advance positions at Batamotal, north of Empalme. An other constitutional column with field pieces will move forward under cover of darkness tonight. Twelve hundred state troops, are holding the extreme front "-. - - The reinforcements consist- of 2000 men, half of them Yaquis, under com mand of Colonel H11L The Indiana will be deployed along the flanks. It was predicted tonight that a gen eral attack would be made tomorrow. TWO WILSONS DISAGREE (Continued From First Page.) . j Revolution Reports False. LISBON, Portgual, July 28. The re ports current abroad of a revolutionary movement in Portugal are unfounded. The Portuguese capitol is quiet. Joliet, 111., I'eels Heat. JOLIET. 111., July 28. Joseph Mannse dropped dead today prostrated as a the heat wave. and many were result of the return of Cholera on Servian Frontier. El'DAPEST. July 2S. A . case . of rholera lias developed at Bemes-Ziget; llurpary; near the Servian frontier. nessy, its first secretary, reputed here as efficient and experienced. The appointment of a new Ambassa dor would be contingent upon the es tablishment of a satisfactory govern ment at Mexico City. Meanwhile the President advised Ambassador Wilson to take a rest for a few days, as he has been laboring under a : nervous strain. . : AVhile the chief officers of the Amer ican Government were debating the facts of the situation "today It became known that a movement was on foot which .eventually might save- the United. States the necessity of offering mediation or any other kind of inter ference in Mexican affairs upon which the national pride of Mexico is sensi tive. The plan contemplates a repeti tion of the process by which Diaz abdi cated, in favor of a provisional Presi dent acceptable to both factions in the revolt against him. Prominent Menans are Interested in the idea and have informed Secretary Bryan that if the American Govern ment would refrain from any policy of mediation, at least for the present. they felt confident of bringing about anunderstanding between the warring forces looking toward -a peaceful solu tion of political difficulties. Hunts May Be Persuaded. Provisional President Huerta, it is suggested, might be persuaded by his friends that with the desperate finan cial condition of Mexico, his resigna tion would be an act of patriotism and self-denial. He would be asked to name a Minister of Foreign Relations, a post now vacant, so that through the constitutional process of succession mat minister wouia succeed him as Provisional President. That revolutionists in the north led by Governor Carranza have been sound ed informally on the proposition be came known as well as the fact that certain men already have been men tioned for the provisional Presidency who would be acceptable not only to tne Huerta administration but to the constitutionalists 'as well. The nam ing of a Cabinet by the new provisional President and the convoking of a gen eral election would follow, and it Is hoped by those who already are work ing on the plan that the United States would recognize the new government so that Mexico's credit abroad would rise and make possible the negotiation of a new loan to rehabilitate tho finances of the republic. In the meantime the constitutional army would be used, to assist In pacify ing the country where bandits hold sway and a Presidential campaign would be begun. Since Ambassador Wilson has come to Washington a re port has been current that 1'resident Huerta had informed the Ambassador ENLISTMENT BILL OFFERED Volunteer Soldiers In Time of War Provided fo by Measure. WASHINGTON. July 28. Chairman Hay, of the House military affairs com mittee. Introduced today his bill pro viding machinery for the organization of volunteer regiments In time of war or threatened war. The bill would place the volunteer organizations on a footing with the regular Army and the National Guard, and would supplement the Dick bill. WHEN INA HURRY at lunch time the Dest place for you to lunch Is at one of Watson's Balti more Dairy Lunch Rooms. The clean liness of every things appeals to you and there are no long waits. Just try pie a la mode or canteloupe a la mode. You have no Idea how delicious these dainty, healthful foods are. Every ar tide satisfying and nourishing. Appeal for Tng Sent Out Lifesaving Crews ' Not on Duty but Com mander Musters Volun teers and Sets Out.- NEW YORK, July 28. The steamer Chalmette, from New Orleans for New York, went ashore during the night on the New Jersey coast near Barnegat. In response to a wireless call from the vessel early today a tug was dispatched from New York to her assistance. News of the Chalmette's plight was received by her owners, the Southern Pacific Company, in a wireless message this morning from Captain P. M. Midlee. The message said simply:, "Ashore off Barnegat. Send tug." At the offices oT the Southern Pacific Company, it was said that the steamer probably was not In a dangerous posi tion, otherwise Captain Midlee would have made his message more urgent A long-distance telephone- message from the Little Egg life-saving sta tion on the New Jersey coast, says the steamer is ashore near the beach be tween the Barnegat and Loveladles Island life-saving station, 20 miles north of Little Egg Harbor. Life-saving crews are not on duty during June and July, but Captain C. D. Thompson, commander of the Barne gat life-saving station, mustered a vol unteer, crew and went out to stand by the Chalmette. The' Chalmette sailed from New Or leans July 23 and was due here today. She carried a cargo of general mer chandise and a crew of 48, but no pas sengers. She is a boat of 2000 tons. 821 feet long, built at Philadelphia in 1879. j SPOKANE RECALL DENIED RULING- IS AGAINST LABOR COUNCIL ON AI.Ii POINTS. ' Judge Sullivan Holds Constitution Superior to Charter Provision a'nd Rules Petition Invalid. SPOKANE, July 28. (Special.) By a decision of Judge E. H. Sullivan in the Superior Court today, the 15 per cent recall petitions filed against Mayor Hindley and Commissioner Rob ert Fairley are held Invalid. The Judge denied the writ of man damus asked by, the Central Labor Council to force the council to order the recall election. ' - Attorneys J. T. Biircham and John Blair, representing the unions, an nounced that they will appeal the case. Judge Sullivan held against the pe titioners on every point they raised. He declared that the constitutional amend ment voted upon by the electorate at the last election and the succeeding act of the Legislature making it ef fective were constitutional and reg ular. Mistakes of the officers In drafting the amendment and putting it on the ballot should not be allowed to defeat the will of the people, wnlch had been plainly accorded, he said, to a 25 per oent requirement on petitions for the recall of all elective officers. - The second contention of the pe titioners, that the amendment was not intended to supersede the provisions of city charters which had in their pro visions a recall section before the amendment was adopted, he also re jected. The constitution is superior in his construction and no charter pro visions could be taken as authority against it. From the conclusions, he ruled that the City Council had acted within Its legal rights in refusing to allow the petitions, and denied the writ asked by the petitioners. . Requisition for Walker Honored. SALEM, Or., July 28. (Special.)- tillllillfiillir Muffins and Gems 11HP It raises the dough thoroughly and in just the right manner at just the right time. See how much better to-morrow's baking will be if made with Light, tender and delicious the kind that melt in your mouth if made with Rumford ! Bak ing Powder. THE WHOLE SOME BAKING POWDER ANKRUPT FURNITURE . 'STOCK ENTIRE STOCK Peters Mfg. Co. Great opportunity for those starting housekeeping to furnish an elegant home at a surprisingly low cost 63 .Fifth St., Corner Pine EYES FEEL FINE when wearing THOMPSON'S KKV 1'TOK LENSES In a SHI R ON mounting. One charge covers entire cost examination, glasses, frames. THOMPSON OPTICAL INSTITUTE Second Floor Corbett Building, Fifth and Morrison. Gorernor West today- honored a requi sition for the return to San Fra,ncisco or A. M. Walker, under arrest in Port land on a charge of embezzlement. The complainant Is Ida C Smith, of 1235 Pine street, San Francisco, who alleges that Walker appropriated to his own use 1544, which she gave him to buy stock in the Calumet Copper Mining company. POLK CHERRY TREES HIT Attacks by Sltfgs and Borers Fatal to Many Orchards. RICKREALL, Or., July 28. (Special.) As a result of attacks by slugs, aphis and borers, hundreds of young cherry trees in Polk County orchards have died. A large orchard east of thi piace on me sarem road presents a queer yellowish color, and the leaves have dropped off. as do the leaves on a maple tree in the Fall season of the year. A complete perforation has taken place, and the destructive work of the pests has attracted passers-by to such an extent that numerous Inquiries have been made as to what is doing the damage. Despite the sprayings that have been given the orchards by the anxious growers, the pests kept on coming into the orchards until the leaves -were so badly eaten that they dropped off of the trees.- HOW ' TO GET AN AUTOMOBILE Don't say you can't afford it. That's nonsense. There's an automobile of fered for sale every day at your price. Every day someone is try ing to sell his car. You will find it advertised in the classified section of this paper, under "Automobiles For Sale." Turn right to these Want Ad columns immediately. Begin getting in touch with these' people who are trying to sell. Before you know it there will be some gasoline music in front of your door, and it will be the most glori ous music you have ever heard. (Mention this paper, please, when you answer these ads.) AST GRAND Bt&H a LAKE PDLN'O ; - STYLE "LOUIS XV." A number of returned rent pianos and others taken in exchange on the UNEQUALED Bush & Lane pianos, which we have' put on sale al prices ranging from $138 and up. Terms as low as $5 monthly. These instruments have been put in first-class condition and will be fully guaranteed. Amongst these bargains are such pianos as Vose upright, walnut case. .- $138 Werner upright, mah'y case, 3 months old. .$195 Templeton upright, mahogany case, prac tically new ". $215 Fullerton upright, mahogany case $245 Standard make Grand piano, with bench. . .$235 44, f 8 Factory Store Washington at Twelfth Street CHILDREN NEED SUBSTANTIAL FOOD, I I thinly sliced, between bread that isn't too I 1 WILDERNESS S KING Through wild, trackless, silent, wonderful forests, across the Coast Range Mountains and down the Salmonberry and Nehalem Rivers, lies the route to the COUNTY The journey only requires five hours. Every minute raises a new picture, every mile a revelation. , THE COST IS NOMINAL Round Trip Season Tickets $4.00 Week-End Saturday to Monday. .$3.00 There are many miles of perfect sandy beaches on the old, old oeean, with ample hotel and camp accommodations. Two trains a day in each direction. Chair Buffet car-on afternoon trains. SUNSET lOGDENfrSHASTAl ROUTES CITY TICKET OFFICE 80 SIXTH STREET, CORNER OAK John M. Scott, General Passenger Agent