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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 21, 1915)
SENATE CONTINUES TEST OF ENDURANCE Burton Closes 3-Day Talk on Ship Purchase Bill and Weeks Takes Floor. DEMOCRATS KEEP SILENCE Effort Made to Exhaust Republican Opponents, Who Will Counter With Amendments to Extend Field of Discussion. western, the daily morning newspaper in thla city, was sued and attached September 1, 1914- by the Klamath De velopment Company. The plant has been conducted since then with the permission of the Sheriff, who has had a man in charge. R. M. Hotaling today brought suit in the Circuit Court here to compel Sheriff C. C Low to release the plant and forfeit JoOOO damages. Mr. Hotaling says he holds a mortgage against the plant to secure a note given June 3, 1913. for 334.000, due In one year, which never has been paid, and that his claim to the plant, therefore, is superior to that of the Klamath Development Com pany, which sued to collect approxi mately 5000. The company contends that the Hotaling mortgage Is value less because it was never acknowl edged before a notary public The publisher and -owner of the Northwestern is Sam Evans. GREAT TRAVELER GUEST RATTLESNAKE JIM' HOBNOBS WITH STUDENTS AT EUGENE. WASHINGTON', Jan. 20 After three days of continuous assault on the Gov ernment ship purchase bill. Senator Burton, of Ohio, late today yielded the floor in the Senate to Senator Weeks, of Massachusetts, who continued the fight. In the meantime. Democratic leaders, who regard the Republican op position as an open filibuster, deter mined to keep the measure constantly before the Senate, despite appropriation bills. The Democrats held another caucus tonight to perfect the bill. Republicans Hold Reserve Ready. It Is probable that no Democrat will speak on the measure in the Senate for many days, the leaders hoping thus to wear down the opposition. Repub lican Senators are arming for a pro tracted fight. Senators Weeks, Lodge and Jones to day brought to their desks piles of books and documents and remained on guard ready to take up the debate when Senator Burton tired. Others who are preparing to talk are Sena tors Root, Sutherland. Brandegee, Smoot, Galllnger and Nelson. Substitute to Be Offered. After an informal Republican con ference it was announced that when speeches on the pending bill had been exhausted, a substitute would be of fered on which to base further argu ments. The Democrats then planned to recess Instead of adjourning from day to day. in order to keep the debate in one legislative day and handicap the minority orators under the rule that no Senator can speak more than twice on one subject in the same legislative day. Republican Senators expect to meet this by Introducing from time to time amendments or substitutes to Inject new subjects of discussion. Democrats Deny Weakening. Some Republicans predicted that the bill would be abandoned for this ses- two weeks of debate. Administration Senators, however, denied that there would be any weakening, and said if . necessary appropriation bills could be taken up in an extra session, the re sponsibility for which would be on the heads of the Republicans. Senator Burton talked for more than six hours continuously on the third day of his speech, stopping only to drink two raw eggs as Senator Suther land Interrupted with a welcome ques tion. He was particularly emphatic in his predictions that the purchase of Interned ships would 'lead to interna tional complications. Although aided frequently by pro longed questions, the Ohio Senator was i showing signs of exhaustion when he : finally gave way to Senator Weeks. TRAIN WRECK FRUSTRATED Spikes Drawn and Track Made Dan gerous Xear Castle Kock. CASTLE ROCK. Wash.. Jan. 28. (Special.) A man who gave his name as M. P. Monoff. reported to the sta tion agent Sunday night that he had just seen two men pulling spikes from the track about two miles south of this rity. and that there had been some shooting. Investigation proved that six spikes had been pulled alongside one rail next to the river. leaving the track in dangerous condition. The Sheriffs office and company's detectives were notified. Freight train No. fiSO, bound north, was stopped at Kelso, and southbound trains were stopped here until the track was made safe. The intention evidently was to wreck a passenger train in the hope of securing booty. MAN LONG DEAD EXHUMED Sheriff Hears Stories of Foul Play Over Arthur Russell's Death. MARSH FIELD, Or.. Jan. 20. (Spe cial.) At the order of Sheriff Alfred Johnson. Jr. the body of Arthur Rus sell a former resident of the Myrtle Point district, was exhumed here and the stomach Is being forwarded to the state chemist at Corvallis for analysis. Russell has been dead for three years. Recently stories have been circulated of foul play. William Pentland told the Sheriff of the alleged circumstances surrounding the death and said he was certain Mr. Russell had been poisoned. Since then Pentland has disappeared. ROBBERIES LAID TO BOYS Oregon City Constable Thinks Lads Are West Linn Thieves. OREGON CITY, Or., Jan. 20. (Spe- .-,........ Hi,, n F! VNist srtpnt to- 'day investigating the recent robberies of the west una r-cnooi mi'u'us the residence of Mrs. J. W. Warrick in the town across the river. . .ki.. r...t Kaa rnui'Vi the rnn- V 1 1 1 1 L ' 1 C Jiva. .... - - elusion that boys broke into both the school and the v arrics uuuie uu i . i . .ha Kn cam., vnuths are re sponsible in both cases. Books were i . . I. ..hnnl . H . till tV IHKen uum luc ' i.f machine oil. flavoring extracts and gum irom tne arricit uumo. SECOND FIRE DESTRUCTIVE l'orest Grove's Xew LanghHn Motel i;ei;-iK'd by Flames in 2 3Ionths. . - - r- "T l l fir- Tan ASr- cial.) The New Laughl'in Hotel, which was just nearing completion, practical- ... .1 . Kv f i .- arlv tnri&V. 1 V WB Ut.lll J ..... " - " . . ... , . A c. . n nnt flnHA The building was not occupied. The origin OI tne lire i uiiruuw u. The old Laughlin Hotel burned on November and was being rebuilt and ... . I ... . V, 4 - ?t . o improveo. i in umo . - KLAMATH PAPER INVOLVED Individual Sues Sherifr Who Is Con ducting Daily's riant. j-r i itii TTAT.TJ5. Or . Jan. 20. (Special.) The Klamath Fall North- Swiss, Wandering for Health, Collects Seals and Signatures, Strikes Matches on Gallons Feet. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eugene. Or., Jan. 20. (Special.) "Rattlesnake Jim" is in college. "Rattlesnake Jim" not only Is In college, but he has toasted his cal loused feet at a fraternity-house fire place and "spun yarns" of travel, while college men forgot all cares In listen ing to "Jim's" numerous "hair-raisers." When -"Rattlesnake Jim" (this is the only name he answers to) crawled on the Oregon campus today he traveled 123.230 miles, begun at his birthplace, in Switzerland, 10 years ago. It was started, he declares, in search of per fect health and a liberal education. "I am getting both," he said, "for I stop at all of the universities and study with the boys." "Rattlesnake's" hobby Is the collec tion of town, city and county seals, and of 'presidents' and registrars' sig natures at the various -colleges he vis its. President Campbell and Registrar Tiffany are scheduled to sign the globe trotter's book. Stanford and the University of Cal ifornia are represented on hiB long list. "Rattlesnake" never wore a pair of shoes in his life and his feet are now tougher than the strongest sole leather, in demonstrating which he scratched matches on them. SEATTLE HAN IS SOUGHT I.IFR INTIMATED J SWIN DLING IS CHARGED. W. D. Evans Leaves Antioch, CL, as Real Wife la Expected, Taking Funds, Say Employers. SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 20. (Special.) W. D. Evans, formerly a real estate broker of Seattle, is being sought by the authorities of Contra Costa County on complaint of the Eilers Music Com pany, of San Francisco, for which he was the agertt in Antioch. A warrant charging Evans with having swindled the company of 13000 nas been Issued. Evans came to San Francisco from Se attle. At one time he was In the piano business In Everett. His father lives in Toppenish, Wash. It was not until he asked for a leave of absence that suspicion was directed toward him. It is charged that he nad turned in fake contracts and that .he had sold at about half their value Dlanos that he represented had been sold on installment. Evans" father at Toppenisn says no believes the young man has gone to Mexico. He had written his father say- lne he was going there. A woman ana small child, who, it Is said, lived at Antioch with Evans as his wite ana son, left Antioch several weeks ago. saying they were going to wasning ton. A letter addressed and which was delivered to the Eilers Company Inti mates that the man had u wife and two children in Kansas who were plan ning to Join him in Antloch.i INSURANCE DUTIES BEGUN Harvey Wells, as State Commission er, Contemplates No Changes. Q i T PT rr Inn- 30. fSDeelal.l Harvey Wells, Portland, the new State Insurance Commissioner, assumea me duties of his office today. He ex pressed the highest regard for J. W. Ferguson, the outgoing Commissioner. He stated that he did not contemplate any changes and would probably make no recommendations to the Legisla Tn n. statement issued : he said: "It is my desire that the people or this state and tnose woo represent m M.inn. niaoaixi of Insurance feel free either to call on or communicate with the insurance department at any time, as this office is maintained to serve all : . .lib. ' As a token of appreciation tne omce force presented air. erguson wim silver coffee set. HIGHWAY SURVEY INDORSED As-liland Council Unanlmons in Back ing Engineer's Original Koute. ASHLAND, Or., Jan. 20. (Special.) The City Council today unanimously indorsed the position of the state iign way Engineer in maintaining that the original route surveyed by him in the vicinity of the Eagle Mills on the western outskirts of the city is the most feasible and suitable location for permanent highway. This Indorsement backs the County Court In its contention as to the proper line for the Pacific Highway to 101 iow In that locality. The Council by a specific resolution pledged that body "to co-operate heartily and earnestly with the County Court In carrying out this necessary public improvement." The elimination of a Southern Pacific Railway crossing at grade is included. O. A. C. Picks Staff for Apnual. OREGON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, Corvallis, Jan. 20. (Special.) Richard Werner, of Los Angeles, Cal., yester day was elected editor-in-chief of the 1917 Junior Annual. Donald JIcGoby, of McMinnville. was elected manager. Werner has - been one of the most prominent members of his class, as a member of the Barometer staff and of the Mask and Dagger Dramatic Club. He is a member of the Gamma Upstlon Fraternity. Aicuogy is regis tered in the course in electrical en gineering Xewberg to Debate Salem High. rf -Tun 20- .The Ore- . t. . ui.i.'j, - - -. --- . . 1 .Aa,n Will ITIAflt th. gon t-liy aeuaiitie ........ " . . , Xewberg affirmative team at the High School nere lviuuwv. a..a.... - Xewberg negative will debate the Sa- lem team ax mat num. -j ir.i.Att Van Wenstrom. Fred jury - bhi.m Bernard Mainwaring and George Pettengill comprise the local squao. wiui ju.ib cujmm www 5g High-Glass, Built-to-Measure Clothes That's Unprecedented in the Annals of the 1 aiiormg woria M cDonald &' Colletts Entire Stock of Woolens to Be Closed Out in 10 Days (All New Spring Patterns Just Arrived) YOU CAN SECURE NOW YOUR NEW SPRING SUIT OR OVERCOAT AT ACTUAL COST OF MATERIAL,' PLUS COST OF PRODUCTION Save $10 to $20 on Every Garment Ordered Beyond a Doubt, It's the Greatest tailoring Offer Ever Made Take a tip irom medon't miss it To the People of Portland McDonald & Collett, the greatest .ccot in Wt. gjeup eir Portland store. THAT'S THE VITAL REASON BACK OF THIS dALUj. As manager of the store, I am instructed to close out the entire present stock ot woolens and bring the business to a close within 10 days . SfSSteSj iibSSt McDonald, senior member of the firm,, passed away, and that is brW the condition that necessitates the closing out of the Portland smess. This ; store was established here two years ago and in f0. have built up a business that has been the wonder of the tailoring world, inou sands of ! Portland's best-dressed men are numbered among our regular natrons, and they a? doubt TwO be surprised and shocked at the forced decision which compels the closing out 01 tne roruanu s-uxe, u wmu up The offer described below will stand alone as the very greatest tailoring offer ever made, and we want all of our friends and patrons as well as the public in general, to share in the offering. CON SIDER THIS A PERSONAL INVITATION W CALL. (Signed) This Sale is for 10 Days Only Manager. Example Extraordinary Our regular $30.00 and $3S.OO fabrics, including new Spring patterns, either Suit or Overcoat, choice now, while they last, at mm mm All High-Priced Fabrics Reduced in Proportion The workmanship will be of the same high class as atways. Positively no deviation from the rule that has made this the greatest concern in the West. EVERY GARMENT BEARS THE UNION LABEL Thousands and thousands of yards of the very finest domestic and. imported fabrics, including our entire Spring stock which has just arrived, from which to select. They all go now in this colossal sacrifice selling-out sale. The Sale Starts at 9 A. M. Today at the Store of McDooalc 289 Washington St. Bet. Fourth and Fifth fm Y1 mm ft rv II U a"kK-,fr" I See the New Svrina Patterns LLJiIllG?lLa- on Display in Our Window - THEY ALL GO! L II 1 1 ""i rr HEN ARE DRAFTED Conscription Resorted To for Defense of Transvaal. DUTCH AWAIT COMMAND Principle of Volunteering Obnoxious to Many Who Are Willing to Serve Details Left to Lo cal Governments. Ijjx.i. " of the Associated Press.) In the South African government's amraum.. that It has been found necessary to re sort to conscription lor mo riiu . ...i i - .Minflf the insur rection.-!, some German and Dutch papers nna nmis m . v ia rnrp AArious than has been heretofore admitted. A later aispaicn iruiu ' ' nounces that classes 1 and 2 of the National Reserve In the whole Trans vaal have been called out. except In the Wltwatersrand area and In the northwest The dispatch says that all citiiens between the ages of 17 and 45 not serving In any other portion of the defense force may be called upon. The official communique from Pre toria is not of an alarmist nature, and frankly gives tne reasons lor resvi v- lng to conscription. J.ne cumiuuuwuo "In dealing wim me rsnran"" jttA r.iv nn volunteers alone, and, although the rebellion has been suppressed, it is clear that, if the rebel leaders in German South Africa succeed, the situation may again u come acute. A Invasion to Be Prevented. "The government considers it would not be justified . in relying wnony on the voluntary princple to ward oft the danger of Invasion which threatens every citizen ol tne union, in yrew the danger of invasion, it will be nec essary to employ much larger forces than at first Intended In order to de stroy the enemy and rebel forces, so that they may never again menace the peace of South Africa. There can. tnereiore, uo "u . guarding the borders from invasion and the prevention oi invasion uj ing with the enemy beyond the bor ders. The government considers that the burden of this effort should not be borne entirely by those who volun teered their services. "Another reason for not relying on the voluntary principle is the attitude of the rural population. There is a large section of the Dutch-speaking community with the most excellent military qualifications and war exper ience, who are perfectly ready to give their services in freeing South Africa from the menace of German militarism, but wno have a fundamental prejudice against the principle of volunteering; shortly, their attitude is that If the government requires their services. It should commanaeer meui. Details Left to Localities. "A proclamation is. therefore. being issued today, providing the legal ma chinery to meet this feeling. -"While maintaining Its undoubted constitutional right to demand the per sonal service of all able-bodied citi- n 4ha crnvuravnAnt fl.KfrAS to SVOld Imposing avoiaaDie narasnips. j.wu proclamation, therefore, calls on cer tain areas to contribute a reasonable a nt Vi a mn rnn lrrt. leaving the local officers to make the most suit able selections, retaining, however, the right of legal compulsion. ,urho pnvem mpnr .TnrMRM its con fidence that compulsion will be unnec essary and that citizens will render in the Orerman South-West African campaign as willing and loyal service v.... HfH with Hitch hrilliant suc cess in the suppression of the rebel lion." FIRST. FAIR GUIDES CHOSEN Seniors and Juniors Selected So as Xot to Interfere With Work. T-rvrviTRSlTT OF OREGON. Eugene, Jan. 20. (Special.) From a list of ap plicants, numbering 60 names, James Donald, of Baker; Ernest vosper, oi Portland, and Bryant DeBar and Charles Collier, both of Eugene, have been selected as the first four men to receive appointments as guides in the Oregon building at the San Francisco Exposition. "These men were selected, said President Campbell, "because they are juniors and seniors In college, and the six weeks of absence will not Interfere so seriously with their work. Thieves Take Belts From Stills. VANCOUVER, Wash., Jan. 2. (Spe cial.) Thieves have Been stealing val uable belts from local mills recently. A $300 drive belt at the Dubois lumber mill was cut last night and part taken. Two other belts have been stolen recently. UGAR FULL IS OFFERED SALT LAKE CAPITALIST BACKS ROGI K RIVER VALLEY TLAJtT. C. W. Nlbley Takes Vp Beet Enterprise and S600.000 Factory Is Rise. Med ford Campaign Succeeds. MED FORD, Or.. Jan. 20. (Special.) ur viKi.v Tnilltnnalre. of Salt Lake, and head of a dozen great Indus trial enterprises, including me iuin Idaho and Western Amalgamated sugar concerns, told the beet sugar commit tee in a conference at the Medford Ho tel this afternoon that he would back a beet sugar factory In the Rogue Riv er Valley. "I, have all tne money J. wim more proposals on hand than I want. . mnA mv friend. DUt Decauuo wi i" J ' ' Mr. Bramwell. I want to make Just one more enterprise a success, ne sam. will back a sugar beet factory in the Rogue River Valley." The declaration was received with great enthusiasm and as soon as the full 5000 acres are signed up and the ii i- ntA hv the company con struction of a $600,000 plant will Start. Mr. Nibley said tnai seea nm iroujr been obtained; that machinery had been tentatively contracted for and that with the contracts from the land owners operations would begin. A whirlwind campaign, in which prac tically every citizen of Medford Joined, was waged- to obtain the factory. Tumalo Engineer Named. SALEM. Or., Jan. 20. (Special) Fred N. Wallace, of Laldlaw, has been appointed project engineer of the Tu malo Irrigation Project by the Gtato Desert Land Board to succeed O. Laurgaard, resigned. The new ap pointment goes into effect February 1. Mr. Wallace Is to receive a salary of (200 a month. Mr. Laurgaard plans tn take a trip East. The board adopted resolutions of appreciation of his work on the Tumalo Project. Trout Hatchery Xear Forewt Grove. FOREST GROVE, Or., Jan. 50. (Spe cial.) The State Fish Commissioner has Just recently established a trout hatchery at th mouth of the Clear creek. Flh will there be propagated and shipped to various stroams In dlf ferTlt psrtw of the state. Chamberlain' Cough Remedy is invaluable for croup. It has never failed to cure me of a cough or break up a cold on the lungs." Mrs. J. M. Church, Cridersville, Ohio.