8 THE MORNING OKEGONTAN. FRIDAY, DECIrBIiTR 11, 1914, COLUMBIA HIGHWAY TRIP IS ON TODAY County Judges and Commis sioners Wake Many Legis lative Recommendations. ONE-MILL ROAD TAX URGED Jul win C. Judd, of Clatsop, Elected President for Next Terra Treas urers and Clerks Organize State Associations. After making recommendations to the coming- Legislature on matters of leg islation and electing officers for the en suing year the fifth annual convention of the Oregon State Association of County Judges and Commissioners ad journed yesterday to meet again De cember 8. 1915, at 10 A. M. in the Mult nomah County Courthouse in Portland. The delegates representing the vari ous counties of the state will leave the i Union Depot in a special train at 9 o'clock this morning for a trip to the Columbia River Highway as guests of the highway association. The inspec tion of the highway will be made under the personal guidance of Hoadmaster Yeon, S. Benson, Amos Benson and others. Dinner will be served at Lat ourell and the train will arrive in Portland on the return at 5:45 o'clock. The following officers were elected unanimously to head the association during the coming year: President, Ed win C. Judd, Judge of Clatsop County; vice-president, Helmus W. Thompson, Judge of Lane County; secretary, Phllo Holbrook, Commissioner of Multnomah County, re-elected; treasurer, W, H. Mattoon, Commissioner of Clackamas County, re-elected. A vote of thanks was extended by the convention to Kufus C. Holraan, Commissioner of Multnomah County, retiring president. , One-Mill State Tax Urged. That the 1915 Legislature should levy a, one-mill tax for permanent state road purposes was the sense of the conven tion expressed in a resolution adopted unanimously. J. W. Maloney, "W. H. Malone and Ed win C. Judd, committee on road legisla tion, in framing the resolution pointed out . that the state of Washington has provided a two and one-half-inill levy for state roads and that California has passed a bond levy of $18,000,000 for road purposes, whereas Oregon has only one-fourth of a mill for state roads. The resolution also asks that the Legislature delegate to the County Courts the right tp say what sort of traffic Is injurious to the roads. Recommendations to the next Legis lature were in part as follows: That the urestnt law regulating the pay ment of widows' pension bo so amended that no money shall be expended unless approved by the County Judfte and Commissioners. That tUo Legislature appoint a committee to revise, simplify and systematize the road laws. That the law requiring the several counties to take the census every 10 years be re pealed. Mr. Blllner Is Speaker. The feature on the afternoon pro gramme yesterday was an -address upon "Bridge and Culvert Construction and Maintenance," by K. P. Billner, designer and engineer in charge of re inforced concrete bridge construction on the Columbia River Highway. Speeches advocating good roads and setting forth their advantages were made by i?rank Terrace, of Orillia, Wash.; E. B. Henry, of Klamath Coun ty; P. M. Hall-Lewis, roadmaster of Coos County; W. C. Leever, Commis sioner of Jackson County; H. B. Chap man, former roadmaster of Multnomah County, Phllo Holbrook, of Multnomah County, and Judge Springer, of Crook County. At the first permanent organization of the Oregon County Clerks' Associa tion the following officers were elected: President, John B. Coffey, of Multno mah County; secretary. Max Gellhar. of Maron County. The delegates were banqueted at the Benson Hotel last night by County Clerk Coffey. The Oregon State Association of County Treasurers was organized yes terday with the following . officers: President, W. W. Francis, of Linn County; vice-president. E. B. Gearhart, of Clatsop County; secretary, O. B. Mc Cluskey, tpf Lincoln County, and treas urer, J. E. Sawyers, of Douglas County. to Judg of its ultimate usefulness. The opening cf the various stock exchanges throughout the country two weeks ago, for bond trading only, was accomplished with out unfavorable incident. The sphere of trading has already been extended to a limited number of stocks. It will not be long before It will be safe to opea up the London stock exchange. We may rest as sured that it is essential to London's in terest to safeguard itself against reckless trading In American securities and possible depreciation. Incomplete return of bank clearings for the entire United States for November clear ly indicate an Improvement in conditions. Our foreign trade is enjoying a surprising development. The Secretary of Commerce says the total exports for November will be $63,000,000 greater than for the same period of last year in epite of the small amount of cotton being sent abroad. Three of the six railroads having their entire mileage in Oregon show a better ment 'in their net revenus for the fiscal year to September 80, while three of them make adverse showings. Only one, however, makes an increase in earnings, the better ment In revenue being due principally to decrease in operating or other expenses. Of the lines having terminals in Oregon, three of the five list an improvement in their net revenues, but none In the gross revenues. JSach one records a heavy slash In operating expenses. It is of interest in this connection to note .the earnings record of the Portland Railway, Light & Power Company for August and September, 1914 and 1913. and the respective years to the dates named. The loss in gross revenues for August, 1914, was $08,888, and for Septem ber, $64,133. For the eight months the loss in gross was $148,118, and for nine months $212,256. The net loss for September was $47,894, and for the nine months $233,761. The loss in surplus was $55,642 in Septem ber and $374,056 for the nine months. The Northwest grain market is almost entirely in the hands of dealers. Export business is good because of ample tonnage arriving. The situation is considered a strong one. While a noticeable demand and better general tone in the apple market prevailed during the past three weeks this was largely due to shortage of stocks In dealers' hands. and anticipation of needs for the holiday season. The outlook for the future of certain of the staple products of the Pacific North west Is good. Hops are said to be cleaned up within 15 per cent of the total crop. There is a healthy feature shown in the November building record for Portland. The number of permits issued was 851 as against 426 for the preceding month. This indicates home building and great activity on a small scale. ' BUDGET MEN'S VOTE ON YEON IS CHANGED Action Taken to Confine Road master's Work to Columbia Highway Only. 'STEP OPPOSED BY TEAL Committee Suddenly Shifts After Recommending Retention of Road Manager S. Benson Says Fund-Wasting Will Follow. SHOW 10 LAST SUNDAY PUBLIC WILL BE GIVEN FURTHER CHAXCB TO SEE FINE POULTRY. oribmst White Leghorn Association Formed Many Attend Banquet for Bird Fanciers. The exhibition of the Oregon Poultry and Pet Stock Association will be con tinued, Sunday on the second floor of the Pittock block. This was decided yesterday by those in charge of the show, on account of the interest the public is showing in the feathered aristocracy that have been assembled for annual competition for blue rib bons. The Northwest White Leghorn . As sociation held its election of officers yesterday, as follows: Presdent, R. M. Brown; vice-president, R. J. Renney; secretary-treasurer, Coe McKenna. Secretary McKenna was instructed to communicate with White Leghorn breeders throughout the Pacific North west, telling them of the organization, and inviting them to become members. An effort will be made to organize a separate association for every popular breed of chicken, four of the principal breeds now being included in tne list. The annual banquet of the Poultry and Pet Stock Association was held at the Oregon Grill last night, with R. H. Brown, one of the leading White Lefrhorn growers, as toastmaster. ' E. O. Lively, formerly with the Portland Union Stock Yards, but now director of livestock for the Panama Pacific Exposition, was the principal speaker. He told of the preparations that are being made to make the great fair at San Francisco include in its multitude of "greatest" attractions the greatest livestock show ever assembled. Among the other speakers were E. H. Bauer, John M. Mann. William M. Coates, J. L. Hartman, B. F. Keeney, E. J. Ladd, Will Purdy, C. II. Inman, H. Ringhouse, E. J. McClanahan, P. W. Harries, B. Lee Paget. C. F. Wil- affected or the fire had spread to sur rounding buildings. The house was ot two stories, owned by A. Luciano, of 667 Fifth street, and was damaged to an extent of about 11000, fully covered by insurance. NARROWER STREET ASKED Alberta Property Owners Want Slice Cut Dy Council. That Alberta street, in Northeast Portland, may be made of uniform width throughout, property owners at the east end of the street have peti tioned the City Council to pass an or dinance vacating a Dart of the street. For 800 feet the street la on an average of 23 feet wider than along the rest of its course. As a result the building line is far back from the street and sidewalk. The Irregular shape was brought about in the original dedication.1 Mem bers of the City Commission went over the ground yesterday. An ordinance for the vacation of the surplus strip will be considered at the next Council meeting. TRADE INVESTIGATOR HERE Iiams, C. D. Minton, L. Fulmer and F. G. WIREMEN LINE UP TODAY bmall Contractors to Fight Bond In Electrical Code. Electrical wiremen and small con tractors will line up against the larger electrical contracting concerns this aft ernoon at a meeting called by City Commissioner Dieck at the City Hall at 2 o'clock, to consider the provisions of a proposed new electrical code drafted by a revision committee. It is expected the meeting will be lively. The chief point of difference is in re gard to a provision to require each con tractor, big or little, to put up a cash Dona or iuu in addition to a surety Dona or $;tu to guarantee strict com pliance with the provisions of the cotie by any contractor installing electrical wiring, fixtures or apparatus. DRY BANQUET IS TONIGHT Event at V. M. C. A. Is to Wind rp Conference .ot Prohibitionists. The annual banquet of the Prohi bition party, to be held in the Y. M. C. A. assembly-room tonight at 7 o' clock, will be a make-merry windup to the party ..conference scheduled for earlier In the day. More than 175 reservations fcr the supper, at which nothing stronger than water and cof fee will be served, have been made. T. S. McDaniel will be the toastmaster. Delegates to the convention, repre senting every section of the state, are gathering in Portland to celebrate the recent "dry" victory. The conference will begin at 9:30 o'clock this morning with an address by State Chairman J. P. Newell. Other prominent men also will be heard. CLASSES WILL ASSEMBLE University of Oregon Extension Bodies Meet Here This Week. The full quota of University of Ore gon extension classes will assemble this week in Portland, with one class in addition, that of Professor R. W. Pres cott. in beginning public speaking, which meets tonight Instead of next Friday, in the East Side Library audi torium, at 7 o clock. The classes In literary appreciation and short story, which have become so popular under the direction of Mrs. Ma- ble Holmes Parsons, will meet in room B, Central Library, at 7:30, Friday and baturday nights, respectively. Professor A. F. Reddle, after an ab sence from his class of several weeks, owing to illness, again will meet the members of the advanced public speak ing group, Saturday night at 7 o'clock in room H. Central library. BANK LETTER OPTIMISTIC Herchants National Declares fidence Prime Need. Con E. F. Batten. Bettendorf. W. Ahavai Sholom Services Tonight. Services will be held at Congrega tion Ahavai Sholom. Park and Clay streets, tonight at 8 o'clock and to morrow morning at 9:3D. Chanuka, the Feast of Dedication, one of the most interesting half-holidays In the Jewish calendar begins, this year, Saturday night, December 12, and lasts for eight days. The Sunday school pupils will celebrate the feast of Dedication Sun day night, December 13 at 8 o'clock. A splendid programme has been arranged. Rabbi R Abrahamson will officiate. GIRL WHO SAYS SUITOR THREAT ENED HER LIFE. -. ' S i l W ; &t . If . Following a vote of confidence in J. B. Yeon, roadmaster, and the unani mous recommendation that he be con tinued as the head of Multnomah Coun ty's system of highways in its report last Saturday, the county advisory budget committee yesterday reconsid ered its action and recommended to the County Commissioners that they re tain Mr. Yeon as head of the construc tion of 'the Columbia Highway. No mention was made of other road work In the county. Mr. Yeon, who appeared before the committee, said the responsibility for the county road work, should not be divided as efficiency would be im paired. It is known that he will re fuse to accept supervision of the Columbia Highway work alone if the county road work is intrusted to other hands. - - Report Has Opposition. T Members of the budget committee met yesterday to close their work and adjourn. Objections were made to signing the report agreed upon be cause of the recommendation that had been made that Mr. Yeon be retained at the head of the county road depart ment. Robert H. Strong said he did not want to go on record for Mr. Yeon, feeling it would tend to tie the hands of the County Commissioners. E. B. MacNaughton and Frank Kiernan said they felt the same way about it. J. N. Teal resisted, but his only support In the committee was a proxy held by Chairman Leo Frieda for George Law rence. Mr. Friede was authorized to cast the absent vote in support of th original recommendation of the com mittee and did so. A minority report objecting to yesterday's action was drawn up and signed by Mr. Teal and Mr. Lawrence. It will be presented to the County Commissioners today. First Stand Maintained. Mr. Teal dictated his minority report a follows: "We; the undersigned members of the advisory committee on county bud get, herewith submit a minority report We concur in all recommendations of the majority report except as to the appointment of the county roadmaster. "We appreciate that at best what the budget committee may say on 'this sub ject if merely a recommendation and is not binding on the Commissioners, but under the existing conditions of road building in this county we felt that the peculiar situation will justify recommendation. On December s the following motion was unanimously adopted by members of the budget committee present, one, however, being absent: 'We recommend that the serv ices of Mr. Yeon as county roadmaster be retained," and the report of the com mittee contained the following state ment: 'We recommend that Mr. Yeon be retained as head of the. county road work." , S ... .. Retention of Mr. Yeon Asked. "A further meeting of the committee was held Thursday, December, 10. At this meeting the question of reconsid ering this recommendation was passed upon and the recommendation was mod ified by & majority vote or the com mittee to read as follows: "We recom mend that the services of Mr. Yeon be retained to complete the Columbia Highway from the city limits to the county line.' i "We do not question the right of those who disagree with us to express their opinions. In a matter of such grave importance to the county we feel we should express ourselves with equal plainness and we therefore ad here to our first conclusion and recom mend Mr. Yeon be retained as head ot the county road work. To us it seems obvious that this is the prudent and businesslike course for the county to pursue." The change of front of budget com mittee members in regard to the rec ommendation on the roadmaster caused considerable speculation yesterday. It was supposed that the move was in the interest of the appointment by the County Commissioners of H. B. Chap man to the position of roadmaster. Bad Effect Forecast. S. Benson, who has been among the most active in work for better roads in this county, said: "Mr. Yeon will not accept the di vided responsibility for county road work. If he is given charge of the Columbia Highway alone, the taxpay ers know that the money to be spent on other roads will be wasted as here tofore. They will not support the bond Issue for roads, knowing It will leave 11,000,000 to be spent in the old wasteful system If Mr. Yeon Is out of the position of roadmaster." The County Commissioners will meet Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock to receive the report of the budget com mittee. Prompt action is necessary, as they were advised yesterday by Dis trict Attorney Evans that the latest dates of publication of estimates of ex penditures for Multnomah county tor 1915 and notice ot a meeting ot tax payers preliminary to the adoption of the budget are December is ana zj. Commissioner Holman expressed his disapproval last night of the advisory budget committee's action In recom mending that Roadmaster Yeqn be de prived of authority on road work In the county exclusive of that on the Co lumbia highway. "I only hope that the committee showed more intelligence and mental independence in the rest of its work than they have shown in this case," he said. Commissioner Hart declined to make a statement, saying his term of office is almost concluded and that he does not care to mix in the controversy. It is understood that Commissioner Lightner will vote to adopt the recom mendation of the committee relative to the roadmaster question when it oomes up before the County Board. Edward A. Brand Stops in Portland En Ronte to San Francisco. Edward A. Brand, of Washington, D. C, assistant chief of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, was in Portland yesterday en route from Seattle to San Francisco. The bureau has eight district offices In four geographical locations, and Mr. Brand proposes to divide the country into eight zones, each office to study the industries of its region. The bureau gets reports from more than 300 Consuls, ten commercial at taches, and specialists sent abroad to study speciflo lines. The Information Is distributed to firms that apply for It. Mr. Brand said there was a market in Australia for practically everything. MAN WANTED, GIVES UP Albert Porter Would Fight Xev Hampshire Embezzlement Charge, So that he might go back to Frank lin, N. H., and fight a charge of em bezzlement. Albert Porter, a contractor and builder, surrendered himself to Captain Baty and Detectives Hill and Hammers ley yesterday. He is wanted for embezzling $860. He admits tak ing the money, but says that he left outstanding accounts which more than squared his balance. Porter left his home with his sister' in-law and has traveled with her since. He explained taking her on the ground that he expected to go to a hospital and, wanted company. The principal need of the momen Is individual confidence backed up by inltlative and action." says the current letter on trade conditions Issued by the Merchants' National Bank. "But there will be no boom." It adds, after cautioning Investors to reduce their assets to as liquid a form as possible so that they may be able to take advantage of promising upward movements The letter says la part: The influence of the Federal Reserve banks should be Influential In this upward movement. The situation is too youns yet Steve Farin, a native of Austria, 22 years old, must answer to the grand jury on a charge of threatening to com rait a felony because of his alleged actions toward Effle K.rela, 16 years old. In her statement In Municipal Court and in swearing out a warrant for Parin's arrest, Effle Kreis said Parln told her he would "give her the same as Fred Tronson gave Emma Ulrich." Vernon Pupil Wins. Douglas Young, an eighth grade pupil In Vernon School, is the winner of the prize offered by the management of the National Theater for the best article of S00 words written on Julius Caesar as seen from the screen of the theater last week. Douglas' article Is especially lucid and well written. His English is clear and his sentences well balanced. A handsome set of Shake speare will be presented to him at the theater Saturday afternoon. ii i. -in. MSOSSMSSiMMSSSSSSiii.i.H..BSMMIriWlM The Priceless Gift of Personally Producing Music Of all the gifts that Xmas can bring none is so priceless, none so permanent and none gives such exquisite pleasure as that of per-' sonally producing music. This pleasure can be yours this Xmas by means of the wonderful G PLAYER-PIANO AN President Heeds Suggestions. The Portland Chamber of Commerce received a letter from Secretary of Commerce Redfleld, saying that lt3 recommendations regarding a survey of Alaska had been given to President Wilson and that he had followed them almost, verbatim. Drama League May Give Play. The Drama League of America met in room H of the Central Library last night at 8 o'clock to discuss the feasi bility of giving a play, later in the season. ' Frank Branch Riley, chair- man of the play committee, presided. The Angelus is the personal player. It is equipped with the famous Phrasing Lever, which, by a mere pressure of your finger, makes it a part of your very self. It instantly and accurately reflects your every mood, and gives to your playing every shade and nuance that your fancy may suggest. The Melodant brings out the melody clear and sparkling and the Graduating Accompaniment gives the final touch of artistry. - Convenient Terms of Payment May Be Arranged if Desired MORRISON STREET AT BROADWAY. OTHER STORES San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Fresno, Los Angeles, San Diego, and other Coast cities. No definite action was taken. 15 persons attended. About European Cheque Service Resumed. Through the treasurer's office of the American Express Company, it was an nounced yesterday that they are mail ing notices to their agents and cor respondents to resume the sale of American Express travelers' cheques for European use. Phi Kappa Psl Head Visits. Stow B. Smith, of Pittsburg, na tional president of the Phi Kappa PbI Fraternity, arrived In Portland Thurs day. He will be the uest of his old college friend. Rev. William Wallace Youngson, of Rose City Park. The local Phi Psl men will tender him a luncheon at the University Club today at 12 o'clock. Tonight he and Dr. Youngson and other local alumni will Is president, and Dr. J. Guy Strohm Is secretary of the Portland Alumni Association. Man Sues for $15,0O0, Gets $962. E. H. Clark, a painter, who sued the jewelry firm of A. and C. Feldenhelmer leave for Seattle to participate in the for $15,000 damages because of a fall constitution of- Washington Alpha Chapter of Phi Kappa Psi in the Uni versity of . ashlngton. The exercises take place in the new Elks' Hall at 2 o'clock, followed by a banquet at 7 at the Hotel .Washington, at which Dr. Youngson speaks on "The Spirit of the Phi Kappa Psl." A. B. Winfree and resultant injuries while working in the store, due, it was charged, to the fault of an employe of the com pany, was awarded 9962 lamages by a jury in Judge Davis' court yesterday. Sidney, Australia, is to have a daily labor Tiwepaper. Over 30,000 Pairs of High Grade Shoes and Rubbers on Sale at Third to Half PiIce; Right in the face of the highest leather market ever known we are simply going to throw Shoes almost away. Read carefully all bargains listed below; then come to this big Shoe Store or your WINTER SUPPLY of Shoes and Rubbers. Don't wait. This is one Big Opportunity to save money. Extra help during this sale. We fill Mail Orders. VISITORS SAVE FURNITURE Six Guests Carry Out Goods "When , Mrs. Cannela's Home Burns. While Mrs. Christie Carmela was helping Carmela SIrtlnl, her boarder, to entertain half a dozen men visitors in the front rooms of 665 Fifth street the overheated cook stove in the kit chen caused a blaze which destroyed the entire rear of the house. Each carrying a goodly share of family property, the occupants reached safety without difficulty, and fire en gines Nog. 4 and 5 responded to the alarm and r li W H thfl hlaZA before the front of the house was materially j I .Aril.' H;rr..r.rftrU 4 I" Dress Shoes Are Now on Sale at $1.98 Over 2000 pairs of the Finest Dress Shoes In the newest Fall styles to select from. Here Is your chance, ladies, to et , the World's Best Dress hoes at the cost of the raw leather. Every new pattern is here in patents, dull vlcl, gun metals, velvets, suedes with black and colored cloth tops, also dull kid and vlcl tops: short vamps, medium vamps or long vamps; a style and ice for every oot. Come pre nared to buy several pairs, as nowhere at any other time have the finest shoes that are worth regularly 13.60 to (4, and mostly J4 quality, ever been offered before 01 Q Q at this price, pair... Jl.vO Special Notice! Pair 98c Pair LADIES'. MISSES'. BOTS' AWO GIRLS' SHOES, VP 10 f 2.50 VALUIS S NOW AT Read arrlnllr. Over BOO patra aale at this price, right on the tables yoa eaa pick jiiat what you want. Come take your choice from this grand assortment, at utis pniw, so low it seems almost unbeliev able nnH Ink. our tin. come Dre- pared to buy several pairs, for never again will such an offer bo placed before you. Choice, QQ Der pair JOl. Men's High-Grade Shoes, All Sizes All Widths at 2.50 Over 1500 pairs of men's standard makes of Shoes, now on sale &0 ZLC at, per pair. . .P-ieJV These come in all the pop ular shapes in gnnmetals, velours, box calfs, vicis and patents, tans and black leather or cloth lined; broad, medium or round toes, light or heavy soles, the greatest offer ever shown on the Pacific Coast, all sizes t?0 Cfk 5 to 12 P"J" AU Misses' Shoes Now at Sale Prices M i s ses 91.80 and 1.75 School Shoes, the pair 98c Misses' S2.00 $2.26 Dress Shoes, sale per pair $1.48 Baby Doll Shoes Misses' 2.60 and 18.00 Baby Doll Shoes, with cloth or kldtfj-l no top, on sale at, per pair... PlfO Thousands of Pairs of HIGH TOPS Less Than Factory Price Boys' 12.60 HI-Tops. with flj - QQ buckles, now, per pair.. ... 1 a70 Big Boys' $3 and S3.50 HI- d0 A O Tops, all with buckles, pair Waia'O Man's 4 and 4.50 Black QQ and Tan Hi-Tops at, pair 0aW7O Holiday Slippers V3 to l2 LessL".I AU Men's 75e to t.OO Slippers, leather JSQ. or felta. mow at. pair. AU Hoi'l Sl.3 and SMppera, Leath- "7Q er or felt, aaw at. pair All Men's S1.75 and S2.00 Slippers, kii-QO. dred styles, now at, patar V " All Ladles' 75c and 91 Slippers, leather er gCJ. Alt'LiadIea'l5i M and 'liw'sUppera.'ieath- JQq Sl'Ladiea Vl5s 'and a SUp'peVnV finest QO kinds, now at, the pair. SAMPLE SHOE SHOP 244 WASHINGTON STREET BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD STS. NEAR SECOND ST. Over 1000 Pairs of Children' Shoes Are Now on Sale Children's 60c and lia Shoes I Q on sale at-.TfC Children's Hand $1.2& Shoes are on special sale 7 O at. 4 ZtC Children's fl.3 to 11.60 Shoes are on special sale i at.. . . . 98c All Boys' Shoes Now Reduced Boy a $1.50 and 11.75 Shoes on sale today, per pair at 8c Boys t a.id 2.2S Shoes. f AO on sale today the pair t wl afO , Boya S2.E0 and $3 Shoes fl QQ on sal today the pair atOl.UO t