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TTTK MOrtNTXG OHEGOXIAN. FRIDAT, 3fAT 13, 1914. " MELLEH PROMISES HE WILL TELL ALL Ex-President of New Haven Has Attitude of Eagerness as He Testifies. POSITION DUE TO MORGAN Desire to "Reach People or Influ ence" In Kflort to Amend- Char ter Admitted Deals Carried On by T. 1 Bjrnes-. TVASHINGTON. May 14. Cool, com posed and responding readily to the fusillade of questions put to him, Charles S. Mellen, ex-presldent of the Kevr York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad, today began before the In terstate Commerce Commission what is expected to be one of the most amaz ing stories ever told In the history of hierh finance. Mr. Mellen. placed on the stand over the emphatic protest of Attorney-General McReynolds. is the principal wit ness in the proceeding through which the Commission, by direction of the United States Senate, Is endeavoring to develop the facts concerning the finan cial operations of the New Haven and its subsidiaries, as well as of the much discussed "BiUard Company." Full Evidence Promised. He promised to place at the disposal of the Commission every fact and "every scrap of paper with a New Haven mark on it" relating to the transactions with which he had to do as president of the New Haven sys tem. It . was evident tlfat Mr. Mellen is strongly desirous of telling his story. He had indicated his desire in letters heretofore produced in the inquiry, in which he said he was tired of bearing the brunt of the criticism heaped upon him for the New Haven transactions, and that, if blame attached to them, he proposed to put the blame where it belonged. Asa witness, Mr. Mellen told of nego tiations with ex-Inspector Byrnes, of New York, for the exchange of 8000 of New Haven shares for 24,000 shares of West Chester stock, because he thought that Byrnes had influence with people whom "it was necessary to reach." Mr. Mellen bluntly said he would have been ' willing to deal with the "devil or anybody else" in the transaction. Reward Bestowed by Ilorjjn. When Mr. Mellen was asked who was responsible for making him president of the New Haven, he named J. P. Morgan. "Where did you meet Mr. -Morgan to discuss the matter of the presidency of the New Haven," he was asked. "In his office in New York. My con nection with the Northern Pacific re quired me to visit New York about 10 times a year and the fact that I was president of that road brought me into tlose relationship with Mr. Morgan. "I entered into negotiations with Mr. Morgan concerning the New Haven presidency. Mr. Morgan simply told me he was going to make me president. I thought it was a reward for good service." Mr. Mellen said his salary was $50,000 a year for a time and afterward $60,000. Charter Changrs Desired. Mr. Mellen explained that the power to Kraut tho franchise of the West Chester road was in the hands of the board of estimate of New York City, and continued: "When I was carrying on this trans action through Byrnes, I had a hunch he could reach people of influence in regard to having the changes made In the proposed charter. I wanted to reach the people it was necessary to reach. 1 wanted the devil or anybody else who could amend the charter." Asked as to the names that appeared on the West Chester shares as holders of the stock. Mellen said: "The shares apparently were made out in the names of clerks and others." Mellen said he believed an "attempt was made to conceal the owners of the stock." VETERANS HAVE AUXILIARY Albany Women Form Organization Named for Dewey. ALBANY, Or.. May 14. (Special.) The first women's auxiliary to tho Spanish War Veterans formed in the state outside of Portland has been or ganized in this city. It is to be known as "Dewey Auxiliary" and is auxiliary to Camp Phillips." No. 4. of this city. The only other similar organization in the state is the auxiliary to Scout Young Camp, of Portland. Mrs. Eva Patterson has been chosen president of the new organization and cither officers are as follows: Mrs. C. H. TSaker, senior vice-president: Mrs. Alvin C. Baker. Junior vice-president; Mrs. W. A. Salisbury, secretary; Mrs. Tora Flood, treasurer: 'Mrs. Fred Westbrook, conductor; Mrs. W. D. Mor ris, assistant conductor; Mrs. M. L. Peters, guard; Miss Allie Worrell, musician. BRADLEY NOT CANDIDATE Kentucky Senator 3reads 'ew Cam paigrn; Gallinger May Run. WASHINGTON. May 14 Senator Bradley, of Kentucky. Republican, to night announced that ill-health and In ability to bear the hardships of a cam paign compelled him to announce that he would not be a candidate for re election. He is serving his first term, which ends next March. Senator Gallinger, leader of the mi nority and oldest Senator in point of continuous service, is expected to an nounce Saturday whether he will be a candidate. Friends believe he has de cided to make the race. STORES WILL CELEBRATE Astoi-ians to Close June 3, When Work on New Project Starts. ASTORIA. Or. May 14. (Special i ue jwruaanis Association or this c held a meeting today and decided iuoc nu mo scores in me city tne tire day on Wednesday, June 3. On that day there will be a d celebration of the beginning of work on tne construction of the Hill terminal docks and the Astoria public wharves. .) ity to en- dual ORENCO TO AID MARKET Produce to Be Brought In by Spe cial Truck In Time for Parade. ORENCO, Or., May 14. (Special.) At a well-attended meeting of the farmers and growers near Orenoo Man aay night, final arrangements were made for attending the opening day of me puDllc market in Portland Satur day. C. D. Mlnton. secretary of the Port land Public Market Association, and Mr. Atchison, of the Progressive Busi ness Men's League, were present. W. J. Head was appointed to take charge of the produce at Portland. B, S. Hurd, of the White Motor Truck Company, has agreed to send an auto truck and driver free of charge to ar rive at Orenco Friday night. As the Orenco Marketing Association has not yet erected a warehouse, the Oregon Nursery Company has given free use of its packing-house. The produce will be brought in Friday evening. The truck will leave at 7 A. M. Saturday morning, arriving in Portland In time for the parade. Banners are being pre pared to decorate the truck, and the Bethany district will have two floats in the parade. ROSE WAR . NOW ENDED PORTLAND INSISTS TJPON VISIT FROM PASADENA KNIGHTS. Conference Ends Discussion and Itinerary Includes Afternoon Stop Here In June. 9 PASADENA, Cat, May 13. (Special.) All the horrors of a bitter war in which thousands of roses yet unbudded mght have been sacrificed have been averted. Mediation has triumphed again. Pasadena and Portland are at peace. When it became known to the Royal Rosarians a few weeks ago that the Pasadena Knights of the Rose Tourna ment were going to make a trip to the Canadian Northwest late in June, on a special train, the Rosarians de cided that the Knights must make Portland their - abiding place for at least one iay, even though the great floral classic would be over before the date of the visit. "Not so" came the reply from the Pasadena Knights, "for even as was said to the youth who asked if he should kiss a girl whom he had taken to the theater, to supper and home in a taxicab you have done enough for us. It is our turn to entertain, and we will not insinuate ourselves upon your hospitality until you have re turned our visit." The Knights held a war conference. The special train itinerary has just been completed, and it calls for a stop in Portland from 3 to IS P. M. the afternoon of June 29. Calgary is tne objective point of this year's trip, and all the wonders of the Pacific Coast festivals with especial reference to the Pasadena Tournament of Roses are to be told all along the line. Seattle, Victoria, Van couver and Spokane are scheduled for visits, but there is probably keener anticipation concerning the Portland stop than any other. APPLE MARKET IN PERIL LONDON OBJECTS TO FRUIT SHOW ING COPPER SULPHATE. Only One State In United States Mentioned as Offending-, but Con sul Sends Warning;. OREGON'IAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, May 13. The presence of cop per sulphate on some of the American apples sold in the London market the past Winter has given rise to consider able adverse comment In the London newspapers, according to a report from Consul-General Griffiths, at London, and the intimation is conveyed that unless apples free from this deposit are snipped abroad the market is likely seriously to be impaired. Mr. Griffiths says that evidences of copper sulphate spray are found on the apples shipped from only one state. He does not designate the state using this particular form of spray, but the mere fact that some American apples go onto the London market with this poisonous substance still on them is likely to affect tho importation of ap ples from the United States generally. The Department of Commerce, seeing in this report a hint that should re ceive attention, has referred It to the Department of Agriculture, and it is expected that within a short time the latter department will issue a warn ing to apple exporters. POSTMASTERS ARE NAMED Nominations Sent to Senate and Other Appointments Made. OREGON! AN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, May 14. The President today nominated the following' postmasters: Washington, Leroy R. Sines, Chelan, and Sherman E. Huntley, Buckley; Idaho. Joseph S. Robinson, Mont pelier. Fourth-class postmasters were ap pointed as follows: Oregon Myrtle A. Jones, Coaled o. Coos County, new office; Martha F. Young, Dora, vice L. A. Young, removed. Washington Thomas R. Arnold, Catta. lamet, vice Joseph Girard, resigned; Grace M. Baker, Oak Point, vice Max Whittlesey, resigned ; A Wen L. March, Urban, vice Ed ward Barker, resigned ; Oman V. Langdon, Eureka, vice Alfred E. Good, resigned; Vir gil Winn. Malaga, vice Joseph G. Debord. resigned; Paul L. H. Olmstead, Delphi, re appointed; Herman Beachof. Havillah, re appointed; Howard C. Leland, Mocllps, re appointed. , Idaho Caroline H. Sirten.no, Heyburn, vice Nettie S. Newton, resigned. WHEELER MAY DECLINE Chieagoan Xot Likely to Head New Federal Reserve Board. WASHINGTON, May 14. Harry A Wheeler, of Chicago, to whom has been ottered a position on tho new Federal Reserve Board by President Wilson, is expected to decline, accord ing to information reaching official circles today. Mr. Wheeler's reply has not been received at the White House, and until the formal declination reaches the President no other selec tion will be made. The nominations of all five members of the Reserve Board are expected to be sent to the Senate next week. President Wilson is now considering names for the governorship of the Board. 4 RURAL ROUTES TO BEGIN Xew- Kree Deliveries Start June 1 at Col ton and Xyssa. OREOONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington. May 14. Four rural free de livery routes will be established in the Northwest June 1. as follows: Colton. Clackamas County. OrtEOn Route No. I. to be 2 miles long and to serve 103 families; contractor's salary, $990. Nyasa. Malheur County. Oregon Route No. 1, 30 miles long and to serve 103 fam ilies: salary of carrier. SHOO. Kheltcn. Mason County. Washington Route Xo. 1. IS miles, long, to terve S3 fam ines: salary of carrier. S105. Deer Park. Spokan County, Washington Route No. 3. to be 2 miles long and serve lOe families: salary of carrier, SHOO. REFUGE IS SOUGHT Suffragettes Demand Sanc tuary of Unionist Leaders. CAMPS MADE ON DOORSTEP 'General" Flora Drumroond Ap peals to Sir Ed-win. Carson as Fellow Militant Mrs. Tacre Fox Takes Nightie Along. LONDON. May 14. "General" Mrs. Flora Drummond, leader of tne mili tant suffragettes, pitched her camp to day on tho doorstep, of Sir Edward Carson's residence In Eaton place and Informed the Ulster Unionist leader that she, as a militant, had come to him as another militant to seek bis protection from arrest. Mrs. Drummond had been summoned to appear at the Police Court today in connection with her campaign of mili tancy. As she had made up- her mind not to appear before tho magistrate, she expected to be arrested and de clared that she would remain on Kir Edward Carson's doorsteps and .appeal to him for protection when the police arrived to take her into custody. Mrs. Dacro-Fox, another prominent militant, who also had been summoned to appear at the Police Court on a charge of inciting women to commit crime, appealed to the Marquis of Lans downe. Unionist leader in the House ot Lords, at his residence in Berkeley square. She hammered at the door for a long time, attracting a big crowd, before being arrested. Mrs. Dacre-Fox was subsequently re leased and immediately returned to Lord Lansdowne's house and renewed her demand for sanctuary. Apparently she had given up hope of securing a lodging, as the night attire which shs had brought with her in" the morning was taken away by a friend in the course of the afternoon. Netther Mrs. Dacre-Fox nor "Gen eral" Drummond appeared at the Po lice Court to answer the summons sent to them and they were later arrested. FIRE BOYS REORGANIZED St. Johns Department to Have Paid Chief and Assistant. ST. JOHNS. Or., May 14. (Special.) Reorganization of the St. Johns Vol unteer Fire Department, as recom mended by the special committee, was confirmed at the meeting of the City Council Tuesday night. This includes appointment of Lee Cormany as chief and Eric Peterson as assistant. These two will be the permanent paid mem bers. Contract for improvement of Burr street, between Dawson and Banks streets, was let to Cochrane Nutting for $6738. This improvement consists of grading and the laying of cement sidewalks. The St. Johns Express Com pany secured the contract for hauling garbage at 50 cents per load. VARSITY DIRECTORS READY State University Men Hope to Win From Washington This Year. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON. Eugene. Or.. May 14. (Special.) The Uni versity of Oregon representatives in the Washington-Oregon oratorical-extempore speaking contest to be held in Portland Thursday are prepared to re trieve the double defeat dealt the local talkers last year. The contest occupies a unique place in intercollegiate forensics. for It com bines the two common types of public speaking. The tlrst competition will be between speakers who have pre pared and committed their orations in the usual way. The second event will be purely extemporaneous. TUG OF WAR IS FEATURE Albany Has First of Series of Sum mer Band Concerts. ALBANY. Or., May 14 (Special.) Leading ministers, lawyers and doctors of this city tugged at one end of a rope here last night, while merchants exerted their efforts on the other in a tug of war, which was the leading event of Albany's first social evening and public band concert of the Summer. The merchants won. The band concert was given by the Albany High School Band in the new bandstand, which was erected last week on the grounds of the Central public school. It was attended by sev eral hundred people. The Portland's Sunday dinners are marvels of de licious cookery to be thoroughly nd lin geringly enjoyed. You and your family are cor dially invited; the spacious lobby and parlors, the broad aisles and the pleasant outdoor balconies overlooking the flow ering courtyard all make capi tal lounging places. Dinner in Main Dining-Room 5:30 to 8 o'clock $1.23 Sundays $1.00 Week Days The Portland Hotel G. J. Kaufmann, Manager. X J fl Chrtaaa , t V'jU The Historic Routt to Euront Romance lie in every mile of the two dava nil down the bt. Lawrence Bivr on one of the Ca nadian Parlfjc "tmprMM of the Atlantic ii route to Europe. Les than foar day open mmm. VT Irom Qoebeo (summer service): other ex cellent steamers from Montreal. Erexytainc Canadian Pacioo standard-none better. Quick connections from the leedxax AmiM cities take yon alonsside ship. r Ak for Xrana-Atlantic booklet Nmnber 43 J'rank R. Johnson. Can. I'ar. Rj-.. Cor. 3d uul Pine fetsw. Portlnnd, Or.. Main 90 Or Any Railroad or ttamMp Agent Ue) FREE EVERY LESSONS DAY In crocheting, embroider ing, knitting, tatting and all kinds of fancy needle work. Fifth Floor otto Merchandise oTc Merit .Onj 25 Reduction on All Picture Framing to Order Sixth Floor. A Free Lecture on New Thought and Pyschology will be given Friday morning on the Mezzanine Floor, 11 to 12 M. "The Joys of Living" The best books on this subject Dill be discussed and reviewed in this course of free lectures, the first one to be given Friday morning by Dr. De Lory. Ph. D. Everyone interested in philosophy is invited to attend. $6.50, $7.50 Crepe Waists (Silk Crepe de Chine) $5.00 Exactly twelve different new styles in these waists of crepe de chine. In white, black, emerald, maize, flesh, peach, lavender, nile, tango, orange, ma hogany, light blue, wistaria and corn. The latest organdie Gladstone collars are shown on these blouses, as well as the new fancy plaited sailor collars with silk cords, and a number of other new and charming styles. Third Floor 10 New Models in Women's Summer Suits Rushed to Us by ExpressThey Are Exceptional And Were Obtained Under Extraordinary Conditions We Doubt if You Have Ever Seen Their Equal Before Regular Price $25 to $35 $17.50 Great Sale of Imported and American Bristle Goods One-Third to Half Price Klrst Floor. These suits were ordered by a New York department store and when almost ready for delivery were countermanded, owing to the unfavorable weather conditions. The maker of these suits, having no other alternative was obliged to accept the cancellation. Our New York representative was fortunate enough to have the first opportunity to buy the entire lot of suits. We made an offer it was accepted the suits shipped and today we place on sale the smartest and most attractive tailored suits ever offered in this city at $17.50. , 10 new midsummer models of serge gabardine, fancy wool crepes and poplins. They are reproductions following in the closest detail French imported models. The colors are black, navy, Copen, tan, tango, reseda and black and white checks. The manufacturer from whom these suits come, specializes exclusively in suits where perfect tailoring, style and materials are all essentials. THESE SUITS BEING OF SUCH AN EXCEPTIONAL CHARAC TER, WE MUST RESTRICT APPROBATIONS, RESERVA TIONS AND MAIL ORDERS. - Third Floor. Good Luck for the Woman Who Needs A Dress of One of the Newest. Silks For New $16.50 to $25.00 Silk Dresses This is an offering that will undoubtedly arouse the keen est interest among women who desire a dress that will do service for many social affairs and even among those who wish dresses for street as well as theater wear. Of chiffon taffeta silks, charmeuse, crepe de chine and wool crepes, serges and black and white shepherd checks. In black, dark blue. Copenhagen blue, tango, reseda, white, mahogany, tan and gold. Fashioned in the newest tunic, bouffant, bustle and tier effects. Third Floor HATS ILLUSTRATED WERE SKETCHED DIRECTLY FROM MODELS INCLUDED IN THIS GREAT SALE e 500 Smart and Attractively Trimmed $4 and $5 Hats When unusually attractive hats awaken expressions of appreciation, there is little need of flowery terms in describing them. A little human interest in advertising serves its purpose, but to us the serious matter is the worthiness and the economy that we offer in our millinery sales. That these hats represent the best in style and material that can be purchased for $4.00 and $5.00, we are positive of. When offered at $1.95 the occasion becomes so unusual so exceptional that we have every right to expect a tre mendous response. , Two double windows are used to display these trimmed and tailored hats. The assortment is so varied, so comprehensive and in such great va riety that we hardly know how to convey more than a partial description to you. Sailors, side rolls, bandeaux, turbans and close-fitting models attrac tively trimmed with ribbons, silks, malines, pompons, small, medium and large hats in black and colors for women, misses and matrons. Second Floor. La Vida Corsets at Half Price The La Vida corsets are the corsets which meet with much favor from the best-dressed women. They are graceful, worthy corsets that satisfy every test of comfort and good looks. Women who can afford the best corsets will choose one of these fashionable models. Made in many models suitable for large, medium-sized and slender women. In three different models, made of the best quality coutil and fancy broche with embroidery trimmings. The best quality boning is used in these models modeled with low or medium bust line and extreme- length over the abdomen, hips and back. Some with elastic goring at the bottom to insure ease in sitting. - . $12.00 La Vida Corsets $6.00 $6.00 La Vidas $3.00 $5.50 La Vidas $2.75 Foartfc Floor HYDEGRADE WEEK A Notable Event of Luxurious Cottons The Most Important Sale of Wash Fabrics Ever Held in This Store An extraordinary offering. It was and still is unrivaled for beauty, novelty and variety. It has been accepted by the public as the most advantageous opportunity of its kind. This interest will continue until the end of the week, presenting a distinctive, exclusive appeal. 40c WOVEN STRIPE CREPE, 29c This fashionable weave comes in white and tinted grounds in crinkled effects. It has a satin warp stripe harmonizing with the ground shade. 85c SILK MIXED RATINE, 59c In this material beauty of texture and durability are combined soft, clingy, non-crushable full 36 inches wide. In solid colors in all the new and standard shades. 75c CREPE DE CHINE, 59c Th" probably the best adapted dress material for the 1914 styles, is constructed of silk and cotton, and almost defies detec tion from the all-silk fabric In all the late colors, also black and white. 50c STRIPE TUB SILK, 39c 32 inches wide, in staple and fancy stripes, in all the new color combinations. 25c CHIFFON SHANTUNG, 17c A silk, mixed light weight dress material in solid colors and changeable effects. In 35 of the new colors. 60c PRINTED JACQUARD, 49c A light weight silk and cotton fabric with self Jacquard dots over which are printed floral and figured designs in the latest hues. 36 inches wide. 60c CRYSTAL SILK CREPE, 39c Full 36 inches wide in solid colors with pebbled surface. Blues, pinks, lavender, black, green and peach, Basement