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THE MORNING OltEGONIAN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1914. WOOLEN RALLIED TARIFF 1S50E Oregon Legislators, Nos. 70,71,72,73 lif Democrats Force Crisis on In dustry by Free List, Says President Stanfield. WAY TO SUCCESS POINTED "Cnlted Effort, Strong Organization and Actlre Workers Can Save Situation With Demand Quick- ened by War, lie Thinks. PENDLETON, Or.. Dec. 3. (Special.) Fearing disbandment of the Oregon Woolgrowers' Association by apathy and dwindling of interest after many years, Robert N. Stanfield, president, called the 17th annual convention of the association to order here today with a ringing rebuke, and told the dele gates that the time had arrived when Oregon's wool Industry needed stronger cohesion than ever. Instead of dimin ishing interest. At a most critical time, he said, the Oregon woolgrowers face disastrous re sults if they allow the association to disband, but with unity and renewed interest, the industry can accomplish much now when the wars in Europe offer unprecedented prosperity to the wool market of this country. Wool Shortage Baoya Up Price. One hundred delegates from 19 coun ties of Oregon are present for a two days' session. President Stanfield said that the free listing of wool and mutton by the Democratic Congress bad shown the need of thorough organization by the association. He declared that the war, with the resultant world shortage in wool, had caused the advance in prices which had offset the action of the Democratic Congress, and brought pros perity to the woolmen. More important than the tariff prob lem, he said, is the upkeep of breeding standards' in Oregon for the reason that the whole Northwest looks to this state for the foundation of its flocks. He deplored the fact that the wool crop of Oregon had decreased almost 20 per tpant within the past two years, with a corresponding decrease in the flocks and mutton output. At a time when the demand for mutton and wool is advanced unusually by reason of the war, this decrease comes as a startling revelation to the sheepmen, and should be sufficient to open their eyes to the need for co-operation and strong or ganization, he said. Senators Urge United Effort. The following prominent woolmen of this state were appointed on commit tees: Jay H. Dobbin, of Joseph; Frank Clark, of Enterprise; William Barrett, of Heppner; John Kilkenny, of Hepp ner; Frank Gabel, of Wapanitia; Paul Webb, of Heppner; J. N. Burgess, of Pilot Rack; Fred Falconer, of Enter prise; Frank Sloan, of Stanfield; J. W. Creath, of Portland; Howard Stephens, of Pendleton, and W. M. Slusber, of Pendleton. C. C. Chapman, secretary of the Port land Commercial Club, was one of the principal speakers today. He spoke on Restrictive Legislation." Senators Lane and Chamberlain telegraphed their regrets at being unable to attend and expressed the hope that the as eociation would grow stronger than ever at this important time. Repre sentative Sinnott will make the prin cipal speech tomorrow. W. H. Lytle State Veterinarian, will explain some of the diseases of sheep. Officers will be elected at the conclusion of the see ion. and the City of Pendleton will complete the visit of the woolmen with an elaborate programme of entertain ment that will end with a banquet at the Pendleton Hotel. PRINTER REMAINS IN LINE Mr. Harris Offers Services Despite Announcement to Contrary. SALEM. Or., Dee. 2. (Special.) Al though he announced some time ago that he would not be an applicant be cause he had supported Dr. C. J. Smith. Democratic nominee for Governor, for reappointment as State Printer, State Printer Harris, in a letter to the State Printing Board today, says it is hi duty because of his record to place himself at the service of the Board. Mr. Harris says he has saved the state $3 3,000 during his administra tion of IS months, but figures prepared by disinterested persons show that he has made a saving of only $4000, If anything. It is certain that the al leged saving is not anything like the promise made to the Legislature by the promoters or the flat salary bill. ALSEA ROAD LEVY 5 MILLS Tax Will Tleld About $4000 for Work on Philomatli-Alsca Route. CORVALLIS. Or., Dec. 3. (Special.) A special assessment of 5 mills will be charged against the property owners of the Alsea district in this county, to be used as a special road tax. Fifty per cent of the tax money will be used on the mountain road between Philomath and Alsea. At the meeting of Alsea property owners a 10-mill assessment was urged by some of the property owners, but the smaller assessment was adopted. The reason advanced for the 10-mill assessment was the large amount railroad land in the district on which there will be no tax paid. The 5-mill tax will provide between $1000 and $5000. Apples Turned Into Pork. TV A LI-A WALLA, Wash., Dec S. (Special.) "When apples won't sell as apples feed 'em to the hogs. That Is L J. Campbell's advice. Mr. Campbell is superintendent of the Stub berfield Home. He had a lot of hogs he couldn't dispose of and on Septembe 1 received four pigs. At the end three months he had fed 200 sacks o apples worth nothing and $7.50 worth (10 bushels) of corn to the hogs. H had added 582 pounds to the hogs. At 6'i cents a pound this made $36.3? worth of pork. "No one can tell me apples are not good for hogs." said Mr. Campbell. Insurance Bill I'ndcr Way. ROSE BURG, Or.. Dec 3. (Special.) TV . w. Cardwell. Representative-elect fro'm Douglas County, is preparing an "Insurance'' bill, which he will submit to the consideration of the State Leg islature at its session in January. Th measure proposed by Mr. Cardwell will be brief and will simply provide that insurance companies operating in the State of Oregon will be responsible for every dollar of insurance they write, unless fraud is proved. Mr. Cardwell says the present Insurance laws are lame and that it is next to impossible to recover on a contested policy. Ira S. Smith, Holdover Senator of Coos and Curry; W. H. Eagsdale, Hold over Senator of Gilliam, Sherman and Wheeler; Dr. J. C. Smith, Hold over Senator of Josephine; Oscar W. Home, Representative-Elect of Multnomah. f .7 it Ira S. Smith. 4 v; r ,?.. -v. - W. BL Bagsdale. I j- Jh A" 7 ' - -4 , ' " 7 -r.-ii 'A iiA. rntiirnlnirir ImiWlWiTl-riini'ifTiTiftTli in Dr. J. C. Smith. Oscar W. Boric. MARSHFIELD, Or., Dec. 3. (Spe cial.) One of the seven merchants who will be members of the next State Senate is Ira S. Smith, of Marshfield. representing the Coos-Curry Joint Sen atorial district. Mr. Smith is a native of Oregon. He was born and reared on a Polk County farm. He received a common school education and taught School for two years. Later he was engaged in the mercantile business in Polk County and in 1902 moved to Malheur County, where he was manager of the Vale Commercial Club for three years. In 90a he came to Marshfield and since then has been in business in this city. Mr. Smith has been active in politics at various times. While residing in Polk County he was elected Sheriff and a member of the Legislature. He was delegate-at-large to the Repub lican National convention in 1904. In 1912 he was elected to the State Senate and is one of the 15 members of that body whose terms hold over through the coming session. MORO, Or., Dec 3. (Special.) W. H. Ragsdale, of Moro, hold-over Senator rom the Gilliam - Sherman - Wheeler oint district, is a native of Missouri and was born January 25. 1872. He came to Oregon with his parents in 1874. They settled near Perrydale. Folk County, but four years later moved to Wamlc, Wasco County. In 1882 the family moved to the present site of Moro. Mr. Ragsdale has lived here ever since. He attended the public schools of this vicinity and was graduated later from the State Normal School at Monmouth. He taught school for several years and subsequently was elected County Super intendent' of Schools. He served six yeirs in that office. Meanwhile he udied law and was admitted to the bar. For several years he practiced law In Sherman County, but retired recently to devote his time to his pri vate interests, which consist principal ly of some productive farm lands In Sherman County. GRANTS PASS. Or.. Dec. 3. (Spe cial.) One of the prominent residents of Josephine County is Dr. J. C. Smith, State Senator from this county. He was elected in the Fall of 1912 for a four-year term. Dr. Smith has been active and suc cessful In politics here for many years. He first located in Josephine county in 1904 and four years later was elected State Representative from this county and two yean later was re-elected. He was elevated from the lower house to the Senate by a decisive vote of his constituents. Dr. Smith also served three terms as Mayor of Grants Pass and made a re markable record for a progressive and constructive administration. At the close of his administration he was pre sented with a gold medal, bearing the inscription, "Dr. J. C. Smith, the pro gressive Mayor." He has been men tioned at various times as a guberna torial possibility. i . Oscar W. Home, one of the 12 mem bers of the lower bouse from Multno mah County, is a prominent contractor and labor leader. Mr. Home was born in St. Paul. Minn.. December 10, 1867. At the age of seven he moved with his parents to Los Angeles, Cal., where he attended va rious schools, including St. Vincent's College. In 1882 ha moved to Portland. He learned the bricklaying and plas tering trade here and was employed as journeyman, foreman, superintendent and contractor on some of the biggest operations in the city. He Is a charter member of the Bricklayers' Union, and has served as president of that organ ization and of the Central Labor Council. In 1897 Mr. Home moved to New York City, where he was employed on construction work of various kinds, including the subway and other munici pal improvements. For two years he was an inspector for the city. For six years he engaged In the general contracting business and built the new municipal incinerator and power plant for the City of New York. About five years ago he removed to Portland. He has been employed as superintendent of a number of impor tant operations and was Inspector for the city on the new Jail and police station. Last December he was ap pointed special representative for the Bricklayers', Masons' and Plasterers' International Union and has charge of the Northwest territory. He is a past dictator of the Loyal Order of Moose, a past grand knight of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Catholic Order of Foresters and other fraternal organizations. He has taken a prom inent part in labor and fraternal af fairs and frequentlr has attended Na tional conventions as delegate. Until his election last Fall as a member of the Legislature on the citizens' ticket he had taken no active part in politics. FREEDOM 15 LIKELY Attorneys Declare Homicidal Convicts Cannot Be Held. GOVERNOR OPPOSES VIEW Executive Intimates That He Will Consider County Judges Offices Vacant Under Amendment and Appoint Successors. SALEM. Or., Dec 3. (Special.) Un less the Supreme Court changes its opinion, constitutional lawyers here say that Lloyd H. Wllkins and John Arthur Pender, convicted or nomiciae in the first degree and sentenced to be hanged, will go free because the con stitutional amendment passed by the people at the recent election abolish- ine- caoital punisnmeni is wunoui a savinir clause. Governor West com muted the sentences of both men to lire imprisonment after the amendment was D&ssed. After a conference with District At torney Evans, of Multnomah County, Wednesday, the Governor deferred the canvass of the vote at the recent elec tion one day in order that he might commute the sentence of Wllkins to life imprisonment. announcing Mr, Evans had declared that section 1 of article 17 of the constitution provided that a constitutional amendment does not become operative until the returns have been canvassed and the Governor Droclaims the amendment a law. The Supreme Court, in a recent opin ion held that the amendment passed in 1910 fixing the terms of judges at six veara became a part of the const! tution as soon as the polls were closed. County Judge Cleeton, of Multnomah County, was elected at that election, and the Supreme Court held that, al though he had been elevated by an act Rosenblatt' Great Sacrifice Sale Of Hart Schaf f ner & Marx Suits and Overcoats The response to this sale is much greater than anticipated. The men of Portland know the value of these clothes and are taking advantage of this great price concession. Get Your Suit or Overcoat Early and Get First Selection $15 Suits or Overcoats $20 Suits or Overcoats $25 Suits or Overcoats $30 Suits or Overcoats $35 Suits or Overcoats $40 Suits or Overcoats Blue, Black, Full Dress and Tuxedo Included Mackinaws, House Coats, Bath Robes, Smoking Jackets lfa Off Great Reductions on E. & W. Shirts, Fine Winter-Weight Underwear, Etc. SamT Rosenblatt & Co. The Men's Shop for Quality and Service. K 1 I A 1 Mara v $12.00 $15.00 $18.75 $22.50 $26.25 $29.95 Northwest Corner Third and Morrison Sts. Copyright Hart Schaffner & TAX CHANGE SOUGHT Treasurer Suggests 60 and 40 Per Cent Payments. INTEREST FELT HARDSHIP from the payment of any Inheritance tax under the statutory provision of section 1196." It is further suggested that the pro vision of the law that no estate Is tax able unless when groins to direct heirs it is of the value of $10,000 or to col lateral heirs of the value of 15000 by providing for the payment of a tax upon the value of the inheritance re ceived, irrespective of the value of the estate from which it' is derived. The receipts and disbursements of the office, which have been greater' than In any preceding- two years, were: Cash on hand October 1. 1912. .S 093.738.47 Receipts for two years ending September 3U, HU 4 10.220. 773. to a circuit judgeship, he was etill County Judge and Is now serving as such. If, . according to the court, that amendment became effective when the polls closed, so did the one abolishing capital punishment, and there being no saving clause, persons convicted of homicide in the first degree before it was passed have committed a crime for which there is no punishment. Law yers say they cannot be tried again, and because of the failure of the Gov ernor to commute their sentences be fore the amendment was passed they will go free. Governor West, however, is confident that District Attorney Evans has placed the right construction upon the law. and not only does a constitutional amendment not become effective until it is proclaimed by the executive, but the amendment fixing the terms of Judges at six. years passed In 1910, did not become operative until after the official canvass, and County Judges elected at that election were not en titled to the offices.. Proceeding on that theory, the Gov ernor Intimated today that he would consider the offices of all County Judges, elected when the amendment making the term six years was voted upon, vacant, and appoint successors to them. Official Sets Forth That Present System at Times laves Vaults Empty and Indorsed War rants Pile Up Costs. INDUSTRIAL FAIR IS OPEN Undertaking by Woman's Ancillary of Pacific College Wins Xewberg. NEWBERG, Or., Dec. 3. (Special.) The industrial fair organized by the woman's auxiliary of Pacific College was opened formally at 2:30 this after noon. All of the available space was taken by exhibitors, and the greatest interest Is shown In the fair by the business men of Ncwberg. Portland is represented also, as Is Rex and Champoeg. The popularity has far exceeded the anticipations of its originators. Literary and musical programmes have been arranged. Albany Has Indoor Baseball League. ALBANY, Or, Dec 3. (Special.) An indoor baseball league has been formed in "this city for the Winter. The league is composed of four teams, represent ing the Toung Men's Christian Asso ciation, the Knights of Columbus, Camp Phillips No. 4. Spanish-American War veterans and the fifth Company, Coast Artillery Corps, Oregon National Guard. Total $11,220,510.29 Disbursements for two years endinir SeDtember 30. 1914. ..10.652.592.2 Cash on hand October 1, 1914..$ &07.U17.67 "The financial affairs of the state,"' continues the report, "continue in the same splendid condition that has been maintained for many years; the state owes no debt, bonded or otherwise, and there are ample funds on hand and provided for to pay all obligations au thorized by law for the fiscal year end ing December 81, 1914." SALEM. Or., Dec. 3. (Special.) That the tax laws be amended so that 60 per cent of the state tax will be payable on or before April 1 and the remainder payable on or before October la is a recommend a Li on in me menuiiu icpwu to the Legislature of State Treasurer Kay, which was made public today. 'Under the present system, says me resort "that makes the nrst halt ol the state tax due on April 1 and payable without oenalty May 1, and the second half on November 1 and payable with out nenaltv December 1. it frequently haDDens that tnere are no moneys in the titate Treasury with which to pay warrants drawn upon the general fund and the same are Indorsed and the state reauired to pay 6 per cent interest wnen there are moneys belonging to the state in the county treasuries or county de positories." Inheritance Tax Gains. Mr. Kay reports that the receipts from inheritance tax for the two years ending September ,30 this year totaled S163.4S6.66. an Increase ot 2,iu.2i over the receipts of the preceding two rears. By insisting that the true value be placed upon all property the report says that at least tzu.uuu nas been ssved to tne state. int otate Treas' er recommends that tne law De amenued by Including associations in the list of beneficiaries, it having been alleged in court that the statute is not broad enough to require me payment of an inheritance tax upon any gift or bequest to an association not incorpo rated. It is further urged that pro vision be made so that every tax lm cosed by the act shall be a lien upon the property embraced In any Inheri tance until paid and if it is transferred the new owners shall be liable for it until uayment. However, it is pro vided that suit, if necessary, must be commenced within fie years In ail cases but those of Aon-resldents. . Outsiders Dodge Law. "Under the statute as it now stand says the report, "we find that many representatives of estates of non-resi dents deceased seek to avoid the pay ment of Inheritance taxes upon large and valuable estates by not adminis tering upon said estates until five years and eight months after the death of the nun-resident and then claim exemption BIG TITLE SUIT DISCUSSED Preparation Made to Defend Appeal In Proebstel Case. More than 180 of the defendants against the claims of the Proebstel Ad justment Company, a case which was decided In Judge McGinn s court in favor of the former, met last night in the hall on Williams avenue and Ivy street, and prepared to answer the ap peal that has been made to the Supreme Court by the claimants. John M. Plt- tinger presided, and A. P. Flegel, at torney, explained the status ot the case. Mr. Flegel said that he had no doubt but that the Supreme Court would af firm Judge McGinn's decision, and clear up the title to the 135 defendants and 11 others in Williams avenue, Alblna, Riverview additions and Proebstel's Subdivision. Property involved has an estimated value of approximately $1,000,000. SUNDAY WORKERS TO MEET Tiro Sessions of Institute Will Held at Y. W. C. A. Today. Be Sunday School workers are antlci pating the institute to be held today Cold in Head Relieved in one minute. Money back if it fails. Get a 25c or 50c tube of ' KONDON'S Catarrhal Jelly Use it qnlck. For chronic nasal ca- tmrrh. dry catarrh, sore nose, conehs, sneezine. nose bleed, etc. Write lor free sample. The first drop used will do good. Ask druggists. Koatdoa Mfg. Cev Minneapolis. Mlnsv at 3 o'clock and at 7:30 In the Young Women's Christian Association. The meetings are planned by the Portland Graded Union of Sunday School workers. The afternoon meeting will take the place of the regular gathering of the organization. The programme will include: Afternoon Opening service; Christ mas music. Miss Lulu Forester: black board talk. Miss Kthel McKercher: teaching beginners' lesson. Mrs. Karl Dubois; "Missions ii the Sunday School." Mrs. De Long1; Junior Lesson Taught. Mrs. M. B. Meach, and Round Table Talk, conducted by Mrs. S. W. Ormsby. Evening Opening service; vince you, readier Training," Mrs. L. A. Dannen- A(v. herver: Cradle Roll. Miss Olive Clark: Primary Lesson Taught, Mrs. C. D. Minton: "Our Intermediates," Mrs. S. W. Ormsby; Round Table Talk, con ducted by Rev. Charles Phipps. Toledo Logging Camp Closed. TOLEDO. Or.. Dec. 3. (Special.) The Toledo Lumber Company closed their logging camps until Spring on account of moving camp and building new railroad track. Bu-Kola Tablets are considered the best remedy tor all forms of kidney and bladder troubles. A trial will con- 25c a box at all drugstores. WeGiver The "Always Busy ' Shoe Store SAflPlf SHOES (I ; Evening . V&vi . Slippers XI-, 'it I for Kf. "l t Dress and Vl) v.. Dance . Open Saturday Evening High-Class Shoes For Men and Women at a Low-Rent Saving $2.50 - S2.90 MiMlninmiV r--"' I iiT-fn il ii ilia In IMMIM hi ! m man ii i F. J. GLASS, Mar.