Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937, April 08, 1914, Image 6

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Newspaper Page TextTHE aiQItXIXG OKEGOMAX, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 1914. ' " ' ' ' - RECALLED MAYOH LEADS IN TACOMA Primary Indicates Fawcettand , Rev. Mr. Stoever Will Be L Mayoralty Candidates. ELECTION SET FOR APRIL 21 Recalled Candidate Heads Preacher by 163 in 27 of 103 Precincts at Xon-Partisan Vote 23,000 of 26,000 Go to Polls. TACOMA, April 7. For Mayor. 2T precincts out of 103 show Fawwtt 1545, Stoever 13S3, Burdlck 479, Bone 477, Greer 477, Barth 209. Forty-live pre cincts show for Mayors Fancctt 2896, Stoever 2415. ( TACOMA, April 7. Early returns on today's primary comprising about one ninth of the city precincts indicate that Rev. C. F. W. Stoever, pastor of the English Lutheran Church, and A. V. T'awcett, recalled from the office of Mayor at a special election In 1911, will be the contenders for the Mayoralty at the final election on April 21. Figures for 10 of the city's 103 pre cincts, scattered in various parts of the city, give Stoever a lead of about 85 votes over Fawcett, with none of the other candidates apparently in the race. Scattering early figures on the pro posed creation of a port district indi cate the defeat of the proposal. Vote on the two platoon system for firemen will be close. Beautiful weathei resulted in a heavy vote, available estimates being that 23,000 out of 26,000 registered went to the polls. For Mayor, 19 precincts complete give Stover 1037, Fawcett 955, Greer 287. The voting today was non-partisan, under the commiesion form of govern ment. CANADA REDUCES FREIGHTS Sanction Also Given to Special Rates for Big Industries. OTTAWA, Ont., April 7. Substantial reductions in freight rates are made In the decision handed down by the Rail way Commission, which at the same time provides for new rate zones and standardisation of tariffs. All Canada west of the Great Lakes Is divided, into three zones. For each of these sections a standard of maxi mum freight rate has been set. While the Pacific section rates -Will be some what higher than those of the prairie and British Columbia lakes sections, they will never be lower than the maximums now In force in Saskatche wan. Alberta and British Columbia, the provinces included in this section. Sanction Is given to special freight tariffs and of these Canada's large commercial and industrial centers would be the beneficiaries. Under them a reduction of 15 per cent of the prairie standard tariff may be made. WASHINGTON TO SEEK TAX "Weyerhaeuser Estate Probably Will Have to Pay $30,000. OLTMPIA, Wash.. April 7. (Special.) The Weyerhaeuser Timber Company being a Washington corporation, the estate of the late Frederick AVeyer haeuser. multi-millionaire lumberman, probably will pay to this state upward of $30,000 in inheritance taxes, accord ing to calculations of the State Tax Commission. The timber company is capitalized at J6.000.000, and the late Mr. Weyer haeuser owned from 15 to 20 per cent of its stock, according to George S. Long, of Tacoma, manager of the com pany. In the settlement of the estate of R. L. McCormick, of Tacoma, who was interested in the company." Mr. McCormick's stock holdings were ap praised in 1911 at the rate of $275 a share. JETTY BOOSTERS AWAKE Mass Meeting of Grays Harbor Citi zens Called for Friday Night. ABERDEEN. Wash.. April 7. (Spe cial.) A mass meeting of Grays Har- feor citizens has been called for Friday night, in the Council chambers, to dis cuss ways and means for presenting to Congress a memorial and. the send ing of a committee to Washington, asking for the appropriation of Jl, 775.000, with which to complete the re maining 5000 feet of the Grays Harbor North jetty. A committee of the Chamber of Commerce left this morning for Se attle, where they spent the day con sulting with the Government engineer Major J. B. Cavanaugh. RAIN AIDS HARNEY CROPS Planted Area Increased and Banner Year Is Indicated. BURNS. Or.. April 7 (Special.) A warm Spring rain Saturday afternoon was welcomed by the farmers and ranchmen of Harney County. The STound has been in excellent condition for Snrintr i- n - L- .1 . " c . . BVIUG 1 1 II 113 and " luumiure 111 me SOli, there has been considerable dry w but ind " " '. .no ounatc was Deginn ing There has been a large increase in v..UHtcu mca ui xnis county, and the prospects are for the best showing and SALMON PRICES ARE SET Columbia River Fishermen's Union to Ak iind 7 1! Cents a Pound. ASTORIA. Or.. April 7 (Special.) The Columbia River Fishermen's Pro tective Union, at its meeting tonight, set the price to be asked by Its mem bers for raw salmon during the season beginning May 1 at 6 cents a pound for small or cannery fish and 7-ri cents a pound for cold storage tiah. those weighing 25 pounds or over. These are the same figures as pre vailed last year. CHURCH DINNER INFECTED California Tjphoid L'pidenilc, In volving 8 7 Persons. Traced. - SACRAMENTO. April 7 Radical measures will be taken by the State Board of Health in its campaign to prevent a greater spread of the Han- iora, t,al., typhoid fever epidemic. Dr. Donald Currie, secretary of the State Board, ordered that state and local au thorities in "charge abate all nuisances and clean up the town, regardless of opposition by property owners. The source of the epidemic has been traced by Dr. Wilbur F. Sawyer, of the state hygienic laboratory, to a dinner given by the Methodist Church two weeks ago. There were 150 persons at the dinner and 82 are now down with typhoid. HAWAIIAN MOOSE SECEDE Race Barrier Abolished by Resulting New Organization. HONOLULU. April 7. Honolulu lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose repudiated the National organization, then dis banded and organized under a, new name. About . 1500 members in five lodges here are affected by the change. RETIREO MERCHANT, WHO DIED SATCRUAV, BURIED BY LODGE BROTHERS. v aaiitttta .aflaWrtn-Mtr rascal Harry Lieblar. Harry Liebig. a retired mer chant, who came to Portland in 1877, died Saturday at the Good Samaritan Hospital following an illness of five monthti of Bright's disease. He , ltv;d at 516 Delay street and is survived by ,one son. Henry Liebig. ot Portland. The dead man was born In Liebig, Germany, 63 years ago. The funeral was held Mon day from Finley's undertaking parlor, with interment in River view Cemetery. The services were under the direction of the Knights of Pythias and the Wood men of the World, of which Mr. Liebig was a member. The principal reason given for the withdrawal - is the National organiza tion ruling against the admission to membership of persons of the Hawaiian race. The new lodge, which has not yet decided on a name, will follow the Moose lodge plan In organizing but will admit all races. RADIUM BILL IS PRESSED Colorado Senator Says 100 Claims a Month Are Being Taken Vp. WASHINGTON, April 7 Radium lands of the West are being taken from the public domain at the rate of 100 claims a month. Senator Walsh, chair man of the mines committee, told the Senate today. In an effort to bring up the radium bill reported several weeks ago. The Senator failed to obtain unani mous consent to have the bill taken up, but served notice that he would reopen the question at the first oppor tunity SUNDAY CLOSING UPHELD Hood River Council Refuses to Re peal Act Against Poolro HOOD RIVER. Or., April 7. (Spe cial.) With delegations from all the churches participating in a general dis cussion, the City Council at the stormiest meeting of the year turned down an ordinance providing for a repeal of a municipal law which pro hibits the opening of poolrooms on Sunday. With one member absent, the vote stood three to two against the repeal of the closing ordinance. MILL MANAGER IS KILLED Official of Shingle Plant at Frances Crushed Between Cars. CENTRALIA, Wash.. April 7 (Spe cial.) D. J. Piatt, manager of the D. J. Piatt & Co. shingle mill at Frances, yesterday died from injuries received there Saturday when he was crushed between two logging cars. He was hurt internally. Mr. Piatt was a member of the local lodge of Oddfellows and had lWed in this section nearly all his life. Xesika Bridge Work to Begin. CENTRALIA, Wash, April 7 (Spe cial.) A. L. Preston, a bridge builder or centraiia, left today for Morton, whence he will proceed to Nesika with a crew of men and place in nosition the span for the new steel bridge to be built over the Cowlitz River at that point. The material for the bridge has arrived at- Morton, and will have to b hauled by wagon 12 miles overland to rvesika. Railroad Opens Timber Region. LEWISTON. Ida.. April 7. (SDecial.) It is estimated that 2.000,000 feet of timber holdings will be made available to Coeur d Alene lumber companies by the construction of the logging rail road which the Stack-Gibbs .Company has started out of Tyson, in the St. Maries River country. Of this Quan tity about 70,000,000 feet owned by the fatacK-Gibbs interests will be moved during the coming year. La Grande Elks Install. LA GRANDE, Or., April 7 (Special.) The following officers for the year have been installed by the Klks' lodge: limited ruler, M. B. Donahue; leading knight, M. B. Conkey; loyal knight, F. C. Bramwell: lecturing knight. N. A. uesiit; secretary. Adna Rodgers; treasurer. Charles Harding: tyler. J. Gulling: trustee for three years. W. L. Arsent. "Minion-Dollar" Rain "Welcomed. LEW1STON. Ida.. April 7. (Special.) Another "million dollar" rain has been .tailing in this district for sev eral days, and is welcomed by the ranchers. The ground was dry, and the warm soaking rain will put it in ideal shape for cultivation. Both the grain and fruit crops are in excellent condition, and Indications are flatter ing for a record yield. 1 m r i BEARS AND KUBS TR1STATE VICTORS Great Crowds Greet Opener at Pendleton and Walla . Walla .Games. BAKER'S PLAY ERRORLESS Despite Pact Bucks Get 10 HiU orf Mieli They Arc Unable to Put , Across Xecded Runs to Win. Braves' Instance Ditto. Western Tri-State Standing". W. L. P.C.I V. L. P C. walla Walla 1 0 l.ooo North Yak's o 1 .noo Baker 1 0 1.0,00, Pendleton . .0 1 .000 Yesterday's Reaalta. At Walla Wall Taklina 4. Walla Walls 6. North At Pendleton Baker 4, Pendleton The Western Tri-State League sea son was inaugurated yesterday, with great crowds at Pendleton and Walla Walla, with two beautifully contested games, and every Indication that the teams are closely matched. Baker de feated Pendleton at Pendleton 4 to 2 by bunching hits on "Mysterious" Mc Clure in the second inning, while it took 10 innings to decide the fray at Walla Walla, which was won by the home team. Score, Walla Walla B, North Yakima 4. The Baker Kubs played errorless ball and Pitcher Mieli was superb In the pinches. He was hit freely, but it was not until the fourth that the Bucks could crowd a run across. A bevy of hits by the Kubs in the second netted three runs, and Baker's lead was never headed. The crowd was a record- breaker. The game was preceded by a great street parade and by cere monies at the diamond. Score: R. H. E.l R. H. E. Baker 4 6 OlPendleton. . .3 10 2 Batteries Mieli and King: McClure and White. The Walla Walla-Yakima game went an extra inning. In Walla Walla the Bears won after losing the game in the ninth. Peterson was wild and Welch went in in the tenth. Three walks and a wild heave let In two Bears and gave tnem the game. The Bears scored first, then Yakima tied in the second. The Bears again took the lead, only to be tied, and in the tenth the" Yakima Braves pulled ahead. Then Welch handed out the game on a platter. Plantz, of Yakima, got four hits. But three two-baggers were hit, Johnson, of the Bears, and Stokke and Herrod. of the Braves, con necting. The score: R. H. E. R. H. E. W'lla W'lla.5 7 2N. Yakima. .4 10 2 Batteries Bridger and Brown: Pe terson. Welch and Taylor. GOVERNOR PAYS CONVICTS Colquitt of Texas Goes Himself to See Pioneer Honor Band. LINDALE, Tex., April 7. Governor Colquitt came here today to pay in per son the wages of 60 convicts, the pio neer band, in the honor system, who worked unguarded on roads in this section. There has been only one at tempt at escape in the two months it has been under way and then the two runaways were caught by the other convicts, who wrote the Governor, apologizing for the broken promise of their fellows. The Governor is considering extend ing the system to other roads in the state. The convicts receive 60 cents a day. MORE STOCK IN FAIR SOLD Shareholders of "Woodland Exhibi tion Elect Directors. WOODLAND, Wash., April 7. (Spe cial.) At the meeting of the stock holders of the Woodland Fair Associa tion Saturday, additional stock was subscribed, that brought the amount up to $22000. There still are many to be seen who will undoubtedly lend their aid. Four acres of the George Goerlg tract, south of the western part of town and only three blocks from the business center, probably . will be bought and permanent buildinga erect ed. Seven directors were named at the meeting. MISSION WOMEN GATHER Presbyterian Society Prepares for Conference at Aberdeen. ABERDEEN, Wash., April 7. (Spe cial.) Delegates to the Women's Pres byterian Missionary Society of South western Washington began to arrive in the city tonight to take part in the two days session of the organization which will open here tomorrow. More than 60 delegates from out-of- town places are expected. Principal speakers at the gathering will be Dr. Bebee, of the Laos mission, and Mrs. J. M. Fuller, wife of Dr. Fuller, of Canton, China. More Democrats Enter Field. ROSEBURG, Or, April 7. (Special.) Two more Democrats entered the neld for Representative from Douglas County today. One of them, W. S. Hamilton, is a druggist and a native Douglas County man. The other can didate is W. H. Fisher, cashier of the First Trust Savings Bank. In addi tion to the Democratic candidates there are three aspirants for Representative from Douglas at the Republican pri maries.. Glee CInb Gives Concert. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eugene, April 7. (Special.) The Oregon Agri cultural College Glee Club appeared in concert here last night under the au spices of the University of Oregon club. This concert marked the fulfillment of the plan inaugurated, last year by which the rival Institutions exchange glee clubs. The Oregon singers ap peared, in Corvallis two weeks ago. Charter Revocation Asked. SALEM. Or, April 7 (Special.) Attorney - General Crawford haa for warded to District Attorney Hednn. of Clackamas County, a complaint ask ing the revocation of the charter of the Friars' Club of Milwaukie. It is charged that the club was incorporated for unlawful purposes. Governor West asked Mr. Crawford to have its chan ter revoked. Knights to Visit I.a Grande. PENDLETON. Or, April 7. (Special.) Twenty-five Knights Templar of the Pendleton lodge, accompanied by, their " " ' ' I I , I " l TASTE the delicious Spring foods that are served at the Portland's noon luncheons ; there's a zest and a flavor to them that you'll enjoy. Every weekday from 1 I :30 to 2, in the main dining-room, overlooking street and court yard. :' Scores of strikingly beautiful gowns are " seen every after noon in the Grill during tea hours; a dainty, menu is served to the accompaniment of the newest music by the hotel - orchestra. 3:30 to 6. Table d'Hote Dinners Weekdays and Sundays The Portland Hotel Ca. J. Kaufmann. Manager. wives, will go to La Grande Sunday to pass Easter with fraternal brothers In that city. The excursion will bo In charge of W. E. Brock. J. F. Robinson and C. E. Roosevelt, and is in accord ance with a custom established several years ago by the lodges of Baker u Grande and Pendleton, delegations from two or the towns passing Easter with the lodge in the third. SCRAMBLE ON FOR BENCH Five Aspirants Seek Office of Pnlon County Judge. LA GRANDE, Or., April 7 (Special.) Aspirants for the various county and state offices are coming out almost daily. The office of County Judge, which pays S1200 yearly and has been held by J. O. Henry for four years, seema to be the much-coveted office. Two Demo crats. J. R. Oliver and J. F. Phy; two rtepuDiicans, w. w. Randal and J. C Henry, and one Progressive, Lorenzo Still well, have filed petitions for thn office. Arthur Williams has filed for Jus tice of the Peace, which office he now holds, and D. H. Proctor has filed to succeed himself for the office of Re corder. Hunter's Arrest Ordered. MARSHFIELD. Or., April 7. (Spe cial.) District Attorney W. H. Mere dith, of Curry County, was in Marsh field a day after the shooting of Jack Bush by Edgar Eggers, while hunting in the Sixes neighborhood, and stated he had ordered the arrest of Eggers. The man will be brought before the grand Jury which convenes on April 13 and an attempt will be made to Indict him for manslaughter. La Grande Boy Breaks Arm. LA GRANDE. Or, April 7 (Special.) While playing on the chute-the-chutes at the high school building here this morning Wayman Scott, son of William Harding Scott, fell and broke win Pones In his right forearm. w. $ djms Jiiiii x is Bismarck- BISMARCK, like all Germans, prized Personal Liberty asthe breath of life a NATURAL RIGHT to be guarded and defended at any cost. Among our millions of law-abiding jj German-American citizens there is not a man who does not consider it insolent tyranny foi the most odious kind for any legislation to issue this command iThou shalt NOTeat this thou shalt NOT drink that? Germans know that there is no evil in the light wines and beers of their fathers. EVIL ONLY IS IN THE MAN WHO MISUSES THEM. Fifty-seven years ago ANHEUSER-BUSCH founded their great institution upon the tenets of the Con sutution ot the United Mates. Lninn? these tuty-seven years they have honestly brewed an honest beer the kind that has added to the temperance of nations-Their great brand BUDWEISER is demanded throughout die -world. Its sales exceed any other beer by hfelcUby-SJST3 esSfe ANHEUSER-BUSCH ' ST. LOUIS BLUMAUER & H0CH, Distributors' I p" spellsTemperance Quality. liC c , Service i Portland's ISfew Tailoring Shop The finest woolens are shown in this new exclusive establishment. Suitable for the tastes of every man's fancy. We will tailor to .your 3 measure an individual P suit that is superior in the city for the The shop is new and the woolens are new and are by far the finest selection ever shown in Portland. We have taken a 10 year lease of this store, so its up to us to make good. "It must fit." All our suits are made by skilled union men. Morgan Building GRIEF CAUSES SUICIDE max, sonny for theft, leaps FROM TOP OF FAST TRAIN". Mystery of Tragedy r The Dalles Cleared I p With Discovery f Let- ' ter Explaining; Reason. THE DALLES, Or, April 7. (Spe cial.) Grievins over money he had stolen from his brother at Helper, Utah, In order to come to this city and partially pay for the procery store of C. A. Johnson, R. B. Bergera com mitted suicide in the O.-W. It. & N. Railroad yards. It is thought he boarded train No. 10. which left here at 9:46 P. M., and jumped from the top. of one of the coaches when the train was speeding:. His nose and one leg; were broken and cuts and gashes about the head showed he was killed Instantly. There is no evidence he was hit by a train, a phy sician says. The wounds indicate a long; fall. The body was found by the local switch engine crew. Considerable mystery surrounded the tragedy. It was first believed that Bergera might have met with a fatal accident, but this was cleared up when the remains of a letter torn into many pieces was found at Berg-era's store. This letter proved Bergera definitely planned to end his life because he had Btolen money from his brother. The missive, written in Italian, was trans lated at the Coroner's inquest. In the letter Bergera said he could not understand why he had taken the money from his brother, who operates a general merchamHw store at Helper. -the Greatest to any price 346 Washington TO SHO SALT LAKE CITY, DENVER, EJINSAS CITY, ST. LOUIS, OMAHA, CHICAGO AND ALL EASTERN CITIES IS 0,.gn-W ashington Railroad & Navigation Co. Ore a on short Line and laloa Pacific AUTOMATIC BLOCK SIGNALS All the Way to Chlcaco Three Trains Dally: Leave-Union Depot Oregon-Washington Limited Portland and Pnget Sound Ex ' Salt Lake Express All the conveniences of present-day travel; su perior equipment; smooth, easy roadbed: oil-burning- locomotives, polite, t-fflclent employes. For Information, tickets and berth reserva tions ask our CITY TICKKT OFFICE Third WaahlaurtoK streeta Marshall 4300. BOTH PHONES A 6121 He said he had never stolen as much as "the fifth of a penny." He also wrote that if he could but get the money he had taken and return it he would bo the "happiest man- in the oriri of the Qermans rartUaa, Ortf ..."." $25 $30 St. $35 I and up t& KT LINE TUB 10:00 A. M. 7:00 P. M. 12:30 A. M. Talconcr Proposes Dry Alaska. WASHINGTON, April 7. Prohibition for Alaska was proposed today in & bill by Representative Falconer, Pro- grlve. f WnsMr-rton. A "M ' - - v - . .:(::! :n J, o V AST LP : " c