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THE 3IORXTXG OREGOMAX, SATURDAY, 12, 1914. KROY FARNUM FOCUS OF MURDER GLEWS Hoofprints, Medicine, Part of Body of Baby and Bullet Links in Evidence. GIRL'S TRACKS ARE FOUND day by Operator Glover, where he -will face a charge in the Federal Court. The officers believe that the 18 coins found in October on the Southern Pa cific right of .way and reported to Chief of Police Shaw were made by Gould. Chief Shaw sent the coins, poor imitations of $5 gold pieces, to the secret service operator in . Port land. Constable Frost first became ac quainted with the case about three weeks ago when he was bringing Charles A. Rogers, a brother-in-law of Gould, to Clackamas County, from Chehalis, on a charge of forgery. Rogers knew much of the alleged operations of his relative and gave Frost enough of the facts to open the case against Gould, it is sail. Oregon Legislators No. 87 James A. Woodell, Representative Elect, of Union. LABOR BUREAUS ARE BELIEVED SOLUTION Commonwealth Conference Dwells All Day on Question of Unemployed. DISCUSSION WAXES WARM Officers Construct Story of Death of Edna Morgan and Burning of Body by Piecing Together Results of Inquiry. ROSEBURG, Or.. Dec. It. (Special. -Impressions made by a horsefs hoof of peculiar shape, two bottles of oil of tansy, a lead bullet, a letter and frag ments of the burned form of a baby are some of the links in a chain of evi dence upon which Sheriff George Qulne and the prosecuting officials of Doug las County charge Roy Farnum with responsibility for the death and the burning of the body of Edna Morgan, near Glendale, early Wednesday. Carrying on an investigation sepa rate from that conducted by the Coro ner's Jury, Sheriff Quine ana Detective Coturrl spent the day at Glendale. Im pressions of a peculiarly shaped hoof of a horse were found in a clump of bushes near the barn in which Edna Morgan met her death. These tracks were followed to a point near the Mor gan home, and thence to the stable on the Farnum ranch. Horsei Hair la on Brush The officers also found hair on the fcrush where the horse apparently had been tied which they say tallied with that of a horse Farnum rode. Foot prints which the Sheriff says were those of Miss Morgan also were found, leading from the spot where the horse was tied to the barn. The Sheriff also has learned that Farnum recently purchased three bot tles of oil of tansy at a Glendale pharmacy. This drug, the Sheriff be lieves, was purchased by Farnum when lie became aware of his sweetheart's condition. The officers say Farnum wrote a let ter last Tuesday and It was delivered to Miss Morgan by a rural mail car rier. Farnum says that the letter was an invitation to the girl to attend a dance Tuesday night. Nq Bullet Wound Detected. At the autopsy here in the course of the day Mr. Miller said the body of Miss Morgan was too severely burned to detect bullet wounds. He pro nounced other bones found in the ruins of the barn as those of her unborn child. It also was established that the bullet found beneath Miss Morgan's body was of the same caliber as the revolver owned and carried by Farnum. This revolver was obtained by the officers and is being held as evidence. Mrs. Dewey, who lives near Glen dale, told the Sheriff that she saw a light in the lieamen, barn at 1:30 o'clock "Wednesday morning and later heard the report of a revolver. Shortly after ward, she said, the barn was a mass . of flames. Officers Construct Story. The officers charge that Farnum left his home without his parents' knowl edge late Tuesday night, rode a horse to the Morgan ranch, where he met Edna by prearrangement. From there, it is charged, they rode to the spot where the horse was tied in the clump of bushes. It is averred they then walked to the barn, where the alleged murder was committed. The officers panned the ruins of the barn and found many articles of wom an's wearing apparel. The girl's teeth have been found and will be sent to Mr. Knauffman. of Hillsboro. for iden tification. Miss Morgan formerly lived at his house at Glendale. Farnum refused to discuss the affair, following a warning by his attorney last night. The preliminary hearing will be held Monday. t f 'VJ A t t ' J i James A. Woodell. . . . 1 General Secretary for Federation of Ia bo r Committee for Immigra tion In America, Urges Or ganizing Labor Market. A. GRANDE, Or, Dec 11. (Spe m clal.) James A. Woodell, Repre sentative-elect from Union County, and one of the few Democrats to be honored by election to a seat In the next Oregon Legislature, was born In the Grand Ronde Valley over 40 years ago, and has made his home in this valley on the farm on which he was born continuously ever since. Mr. vv oodell had never before been candidate for any office within the gift of the people, and until he entered the race for Representative had never been conspicuous in the public eye, contenting himself with the every day duties of the farm, where he has made a marked success. Mr. 'Woodell Is a member of the Imbler local of the Farmer's Union, and has been active in that Work in this section, and will enter the Legislature well versed in the needs of the farmers of the state. SECURITIES ACT UNSURE FINAL. PASSAGE! MAY IV OT PRESSED THIS SEASON. BE HEAVY CONTRACTS PLACED FOR EARLY MONTHS OF 1915. Increase Reported by Executive Com mittee of Associated Clubs of World, After Wide Investigation. t CHICAGO, Dec. 11. That the adver n tising business Is on the increase Is indicated In the heavy placing of con tracts for the early months of 1915, according to members of the executive committee of the Associated Adver tising Clubs of the World, which met here today. The educational committee of the as sociation has made an investigation of business conditions In 170 cities In the United States to ascertain how con- ditions on November 1 compared with those or a year ago. Although results have not been' compiled, Lewellyn Pratt, of New York, chairman of the committee, said that it was evident the retail demand for the last few months "has been equal to or a little better than that of a year ago." "The reports of the prosperous con ditions were the most remarkable fea tures of our preliminary meeting, said William Woodhead, of San Fran cisco, president of the association. Fif teen of the 17 members of the executive committee were present and agreed that the heavy placing of advertising for the early months of 1915 indicated a favorable outlook." The committee arranged plans today for the annual convention of the as sociation, which will be held here, be ginning June JO. Reconsideration of Subject Witk Plan for Increasing Interstate Commerce Commission la Possible. WASHINGTON, Dec 11. Legislation to regulate Issues of railroad securities, which passed the House last session and was reported to the Senate shortly before adjournment, may not be1 pressed for final passage at this ses sion of Congress, but the Senate com mittee may undertake reconsideration of the subject with a plan for increas ing the size of the Interstate Com merce Commission and dividing It to enlarge the capacity for work. Chairman Newlands, of the interstate commerce committee, has recently con suited President Wilson on the pending Din. wnicn would empower the Inter' state commerce commission to regu late Issues of securities. The President," said Senator New- lands today, "feels that the Interstate Commerce Commission is already over loaded with work, and the suggestion has been made that when securities legislation is considered there be for mulated some plan whereby the com mission could be enlarged and divided into departments, and it would not be necessary for the Commission to act as a whole on all matters. "To frame such legislation -undoubt edly will require considerable time and the President is eager that nothing be attempted now which will necessitate an extra session of Congress." MINISTER INVITES PROBE Lnitea (states Representative to Santo Domingo Denies Charges. WASHINGTON, Dec 11. American Minister Sullivan at Santo Domingo cabled the White House today offering to meet any definite charge against him. His cablegram, which was re ferred to Secretary Bryan, follows: "I cheerfully invite most rigid ex amination of any or all my public or private acts at this post and be glad to meet any definite charge made against me. I deny emphatically and unqualifiedly having any Interest to serve except the interest of my gov ernment, which service has been made difficult by sinister influences anxious to exploit here without restraint." COIN MAKING IS CHARGE JOE GOULD ACCUSED OF COUXTER- KF.ITING S GOLD PIECES. PACIFIC DEAN IS SPEAKER Miss Mary Farnham Talks to Xormal School Students. OREGON NORMAL SCHOOL, Mon mouth, Dec. 11. (Special.) Miss Mary Farnham. matron of the dormitory of Pacific University at Forest Grove, de livered an address to the faculty and student body this morning on "The Test of an Emergency." Students are becoming a little rest less, as next Friday is the beginning of ths Christmas vacation, which will last two weeks. LAFAYETTE ELECTS MAYOR All but City Marshal on One Ticket Win in Election. Brothrr-In-I.aw Said to Have Given Oregon City Officers First Clew on Which to Gather Evidence. OREGON CITY, Or.. Dec. 11. (Spe cial.) Joe Gould, a laborer" In the Baker's Bridge district, was arrested today by William II. Glover, secret service operator. Sheriff Mass and Con stable Frost on a charge of counter feiting. A melting pot, batteries and other parts of a counterfeiting equipment, xcept the dies, were found near Gould's cabin on the Clackamas River and were brought Into Oregon City, where they are held as evidence. Gould was taken to Portland late to- LAFAYETTE. Or.. Dec 11. (Special. At a regular election held here this week the following were elected P. P. Olds, Mayor; Van Parker and Fred Deets, Councilmen; Kirk Jones. Re corder; Keith Powell. Treasurer; A. v. Lorn an. Marshal. Two tickets were nominated. All except the Marshal are the candidates on the first ticket named. Handcuffed Negroes Lynched, SHREVEPOKT, La., Dec 11. Hand cuffed together, Charles washingto and Breard Henderson, n e g r o e charged with killing and robbing Cyrus Hotchkin. a white man, near Lorrings port. La., last night, were taken from oiucers ana lyncned sear nere tooay. strength of all the organized militia maintained, and In many instances the deficiency has reached such a figure as to leave the corresponding organisa tions such in name only organiza tions of no value as a military asset to the Federal Government." This Is the way Brigadier-General A. L, Mills, chief of the division of militia affairs of the War Department, charac terizes the citizen soldiery of the coun try in his annual report today. One method of remedy is to be found, in General Mills' opinion, in the pass age of a bill for the compensation of the militia by the Federal Government. General Mills says that an examina tion "reveals the fact that the or ganized militia as a whole is deficient in strength and that this deficiency reaches the serious figure of nearly 16.- 000 men. or an approximate equivalent of the -infantry component of a com plete infantry division at war strength. It will show that more than 60 per cent of the Infantry and engineer com panies, 70 per cent of the cavalry troops. 80 per cent of the coast artil lery companies and practically all of the field artillery batteries are below the prescribed minimum and in all cases the former and latter prescribed minimum is referred to." At the close of the last fiscal year, the militia consisted of 119,251 enlisted men and 8792 officers. General Mills reiterates his plea for the creation of military reserves. UNrVERSITY OF OREGON. Eugene. Dec 1L (Special.) After devoting an entire -day to the problem of the unem ployed, the second meeting of the first special session of the Commonwealth Conference dispersed this evening with the common sentiment of the speakers, who presented prepared articls to the audience, voiced in the opinion that a probable solution to the question is the establishment of between three and six labor bureaus or agencies through out the state. The same enthusiastic crowd which attended yesterday's session, with the addition of other people prominent in state affairs and interests, marked the morning and afternoon's attendance. The interest is keen and the best of feeling prevails, even when discussions wax decidedly warm. Although no motion was entertained to the effect that the establishment of free labor bureaus be recommended to the next convening of the State Leg islature, it is the underlying belief that a resolution to this effect will be adopted at the session and a committee ill be appointed for this purpose be fore the final adjournment Saturday evening. Much of Real Merit Heard. Much of real merit and worth was disclosed in the speeches delivered and the discussions which followed. As C. O. Young, of Tacoma, so ably put it: We do a great deal of talking and out of it all something of good is bound to come." E. J. Stack, general secretary of the Oregon Federation of Labor, presided over today's session and introduced Joseph Mayper, general secretary and ounsel for the committee for immigra tion In America, as the first speaker of the day. Speech Is Two Hours Long. Mr. Mayper had chosen the tendencies in and plans for unemployment legis lation, state and National, as his topic. He at once launched into an address which covered a period of two hours. Briefly outlining the natural trend of his lecture, he showed himself to be In hearty favor of the establishment of free public agencies, the regulating of private employment agencies, and insti tuting and organizing of such measures for relief that they may meet the pop ular demand. Statistics then were cited in which he pointed to the thou sands of employment agencies existing in the world today which were endeav- rlng to provide help to the employers and who were endeavoring to aid the 'job seeker." All of these organiza tions work along different lines and in so doing no attempt Is made to cen tralize the common end and in so doing make easier the lot of the employe. AS a means of lightening some of the problems which face those dealing with the labor question the following issues were presented by Mr. Mayper in what he terms a "constructive action. They are: Constructive Action Sought. Urge the Federal Government to pub lish a census of the unemployed during the year ot 1910; urge that a record be made of the handicapped and the va grants who seek positions: organize the labor market; regulate private em ployment agencies; establish local clearing-houses to keep close watch on the employment problems; systematize want advertisements; develop public works; establish municipal lodging houses and study the system of the unemployed conditions in other coun tries, i Allen Eaton led the discussion which followed and the conference adjourned after round-table talks with a few of the members participating. A. H. Grout, Labor Commissioner, of Seattle, followed Mr. Mayper's address with a paper illustrating the labor con ditions and problems in the State of Washington. He said no individual or body of individuals were permitted to employ persons by the law and charge a fee for it. "The Government there. he said, "has encouraged the establish ment of county and state employment bureaus, whereby the employer and employe would be in continual close re lationship. 30,000 People Employed In Year, Mr. Grout said that 30,000 people were employed in Seattle last year through these agencies, while the pre ceding year established a record when 38,000 received work by aid of these bureaus. A vast system of employment agen cies operating in all cities of the United States, with directors at the helm of each state and a National head at Washington, will solve the unemploy merit question." Mr. Grout concluded Discussion followed, after which A. H. Harris, formerly editor of the Port land Press, took the floor. Mr. Harris read the proposed em ployment legislation for Oregon, a pre pared report drawn up by a committee appointed during the last session of the Commonwealth in May, and the following remarks: An alleviation for the problem of the unemployed can be found in a sys tem of state-supported employment agencies, the men In charge of such organizations to be under the Civil Service, making the scheme nonpolit leal, he explained. Portland to Be Central Office. The plan as presented provides central office in Portland and subor dinate offices at about a dozen of the larger Oregon towns, as well as small offices operated by appointed Individ uals living in communities too small to support a fully-organized branch employment agency. Information re garding Jobs would be systematized so that the opening listed in one office would be available to those on th waiting list at any other branch. Sea sonal employment of the different lo calities would thus provide a more nearly continuous work for the classes in need of it. Just before adjournment, a commit tee composed of F. G. Young. Eugene, chairman; A. H. Harris, Portland, and "Mrs. Washburn, of Eugene, was ap pointed to draw up a memorial reso lution to be presented to Oregon's rep resentatives in Congress with the inten tion of keeping the rural credits sys tem In the minds of that body. OiG. LOSES IN DEBATE WASHINGTON COLLEGE VICTOR AT CORVALLIS CONTEST. Rebnttal of Visitor Fatal to Home Team In Spite of Clever and Well-Made Argument. OREGON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, Corvallis, Or., Dec 11. (Special.) Washington State College tonight de feated the affirmative team of the Ore gon Agricultural College in one of the series of annual debates in the Tri State Debating League. Oregon's affirmative team was B. J, Garvi3 and E. H. Reibart. and Earl J Fraley alternate, while Washington was represented by John Binns and Tom Perry. The question was: "Resolved, That there should be adopted in the Commonwealth o4 the United States ystem of government wherein there a ministry responsible to a unicameral legislature and similar In general features to that represented in ther English-speaking countries, con stitutionality waived." . The judges were Professor A. L. ean, of Pacific University at Forest Grove, and Clyde McCulloch, of Port land. Chester Maxey; professor of the school of music at the college, pre- lded. Oregon cited the governments- of Switzerland, England and several other countries with responsible ministries, arguing that responsibility of the heads of government tends to lessen freak and damaging legislation. The rebuttal of Washington, however, was effective. Oregon scored high on delivery and general mastery of the subject. IDAHO BEATS OREGOX COLLEGE University Gets Unanimous Decision at Moscow Meet. MOSCOW. Idaho. Dec 11. (Special.) The second annual triangular debate In progress tonight between Idaho Uni versity, Oregon Agricultural College and Washington State College students at several points, has aroused much nterest here. The debate held in Mos cow resulted In victory for Idaho. The decision of the three Judges was unanimous. The Idaho students were Lawrence Huff and Ernest Beckman, on the af firmative, while the Oregon Agricul tural College students, Henry Russell and Hiram Curry, took the negative. The feature-of the debate was the re buttal work of Huff. J. W. Codd. of Spokane, and G. E. Erb and F. W. Sim mons, of Lewiston, were the judges. Professor J. J. Gill was chairman. MILITIA SHORT OF MEN Many Organizations Reported to Be of Xo Military . Value. WASHINGTON. Dec 11. "In no state is tbe prescribed minimum peace Boys" Store, Second Floor Washington College Wins at Home. PULLMAN, Wash., Dec 11. (Spe cial.) By unanimous decision Washi ngton State College defeated Idaho University in the second annual inter collegiate debate. Washington State College was represented by Mark G. Brislawn and L. B. Vincent, represent ng the affirmative. Idaho was rep resented by J. E. Nardby and Charles A. Chandler for the negative. Judges were A. H. Oversmith, Edward Eider and Charles Chessman, all Idaho resi dents. FAMILY SAVED BY BABY MOTHER, WITH HER CHILDREN, LEAPS TO SAFETY. $J95 Buys a boys' good, heavy Norfolk suit f j with an extra pair -EL of knickerbockers at Ben Selling's to day regular $6 suits on sale at a special price ! Shop where you will, you'll come here to buy, for there's nothing to equal them sturdy fabrics, new patterns and thorough work manship throughout. Just the suits to keep the boys warm and dry through the wintry days suits that will "stay put" through months of active service. Bring your boys in today; the store will be open until 10 in the evening. Boys Balmacaans $8.50 Up Boys Overcoats $5.00 Up Ben Selling: Morrison at Fourth - jwt r.":7u"'"1 " Saturday Specials Boys' $1.50 Felt Hats, 50e Boys' $1 Blouses, 79c Boys' 75c Flannel Blouses, 59c (Blue and Gray) Boys' $1 and $1.50 Shirts, 50c Boys' $2.00 Double-Breasted Blue Flannel Shirts, $1.25 MR. CONNER TO WIN Seattle Man Withdraws From Speakership Fight. ONLY ONE OPPONENT LEFT R. H". Hartley Still in Washington Contest, but Apparently Makes No Campaign La Conner Man Gives Xo Promises. SEATTLE. Wash-. Dec 11. (Spe cial.) Frank Renlck, of Seattle, with drew from the fight for Speakership of the House today in favor of w. w. runner, of La Conner. The action leaves only Colonel Roland H. Hartley of Everett. In the contest against Mr. Conner and Colonel Hartley apparently Is not making a campaign. Elmer E. Halsey. of Clarkston, with rimw in favor of Mr. Conner, of La Con ner, at a conference at Spokane last month. Friends of E. H. Oule. of Se attle. have admitted the victory of Mr. Conner for some time. The withdrawal of Mr. Renick is in fulfillment of a promise given imme diately after the general election. Mr. Renick, Mr. Conner and Mr. Gule met and each requested the other to with draw in his favor. Mr. Renick said that he was in favor of a Kins County man for Speaker and would abide by the decision of the House delegation from this county. Eleven of the 17 Representatives signed a pledge in a few days to support Mr. Conner and Mr. Renick sent word Informally to Mr. Conner that he conceded the fact that Mr. Conner had been elected. He said as a matter of fact Mr. Conner had been assured of success In the event of a Republican victory for a month or more. In his formal letter of withdrawal he reiterated this statement. Mr. Conner's campaign was made without pledges and he has just pre pared to send out invitations to mem bers to suggest their committee pref erences. Any prediction as to his final selections must be based upon prece dent and the personal friendships of the Speaker-to-be. It would seem probable that Mr. Conner would restore J. H. Davis to the chairmanship of the appropriation committee; that he would give to L. D. McArdle the chair manship of the roads and bridges com mittee and make Captain R. . H. Fleet ranking National Guard officer In the Legislature, the chairman of the mili tary committee. He might make Ed Sims chairman of the fisheries com mittee if Mr. Sims wants the appoint ment. inasmuch as there is likely to be a compromise fisheries bill agreed upon before the Legislature convenes. Mark Reed, of Shelton, is likely to get the chairmanship of the tidelands com mittee if Mr. Reed wants it, for Mr. Reed was a member of the original tidelands commission. Prison Quarry Shows Profit. "WALLA WALLA. Wash.. Dec. 11. (Special.) Harry Debus, superintend ent of the rock quarry at Dixie, yes terday brought 25 convicts to the State Prison, the plant having been closed down until March 1. In the 10 months Mr. Debus has been In charge, 33,000 yards- of rock have been crushed and sold, the net profit to the state being in excess of $9500. AN ENTERTAINMENT OF UNUSUAL MERIT 1 Is being furnished in the Arcadian Garden during Luncheon. Dinner and Af ter-the-Theater by the following well-known artists: Miss Helen Foster, Noted Singer. Miss Delight and Miss Billie Dawn. Fash-ion-Plate Dancers. Miss Lillian Gibson, Entertainer. Herman Heller and His Unrivalled Orches tra. BALLOON NIGHT TONIGHT 10 Until 12 '"'n '. XT V i T7 Hotel Multnomah II. C Bowers, Mgr. L. P Reynolds, Asst. Mgr. Visitor In Halfway Home Thrown From Window to Save Her Life, Though She Was Injured. BAKER, Or., Dec. 11. (Special.) A baby's cry saved the family of Arthur ' Gray from death in flames at 1:30 o'clock this morning at Halfway. Mr : Gray heard the little one yelling at : the top of its lungs, arose to learn the cause and found flames bursting up the staircase of his home. He rushed back and awakened his wife and another child and a Mrs. Mills, who was stay ing at the Gray dwelling. Mrs. Gray took the two babies, one aged 2j years and the other an in fant of 10 months, and leaped to safety from a second-story window. Mrs. Mills became highly excited and sought to rush down the stairs, Mr. Gray grappled with her and Anally was forced to throw her from the window and then leap himself. Just before the floors in the dwelling began to fall- Mrs. Mills back was Injured and she was severely bruised and sus tained possible internal injuries. Mr. Gray was somewhat burned but not seriously. Mrs. Gray was suffering from tooth ache and late last night Mr. Gray arose, built a fire and heated some Irons. At midnight he went back to bed and left the fire burning and this. it Is thought, started the blaze in the home. The dwelling was one of the prettiest in Halfway. The house was a total loss. The loss is estimated at between 3500 and $4000. The family saved nothing and escaped from the flames only in their night clothes. It was cold, but neigh bors hurried to the scene and cared for the members of the family. Tillamook Recall Is December 29. SALEM, Or., Dec. 11. (Special.) Sec retary of State Olcott today issued a call for an election In Tillamook Coun ty for December 29 for the recall of M. J. Gersoni, District Attorney. The official is charged with incompetency. He was appointed by Governor West when the bill providing a District At torney for each county became operative. Oregon Mail Service Asked For. WASHINGTON. Dec 1L Senator Lane, of Oregon, has been notified that the Postoffice Department is asking proposals for the re-establishment of mail service to Denzer, Paris. Alsea. Hardman, Owens Valley and Parkers Mill postofflccs. New Year's Oregonian 1915 Will be most interesting and complete edition ever published. Five complete sections. You will want to send copies to your friends in the East. On sale Friday, January 1, 1915. Single copy 5c, postage 5c. Fill out blank form and send to Oregonian office, Sixth and Alder Sts. Name Street Town State THE OREGONIAN, Portland, Oregon. Gentlemen: Enclosed find for which mail The Oregonian 's New Year's Annual to each of the above addresses. (Enclose 10c for each name.) (Duplicate blanks may be had by calling, telephoning or writing to The Oregonian Circulation Department.) 1