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TTTTS MOTJVTXO OT?Ff?OXTAN, TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 1913. HOOD RIVER BOARD VOTES TO SECEDE Apple Association Likely to Quit North Pacific Fruit Distributors. OVERHEAD COST STICKLER Growers Also Complain That They Are Compelled to Wait Too j Long for Their Money. ' Final Action In April. " HOOD RIVER, Or, March 15. (Spe cial.) The board of directors of the Hood River Apple Growers' Associa tion recommended today that the Hood River association withdraw from the North Pacific Fruit Distributors. Final action, however, rests with the members of the local association, who will vote on the question at tne annual T,,,i. in Anrll. The vote of the di- m-iors was unanimous. A series of it..Mnv. will be held throughout the vallev this week to discuss the action of the directors. PrnminMit erowers who are ac- ui.inted with the sentiment through out the community declare that the action of the boaVd of directors will receive practically the unanimous sup port of the organization's member ship. I know of a tonnage of at least 100,000 boxes of apples thatwill be immediately signed up with the asso riation." says Oscar Vanderbilt, a mem ber of the recently elected Growers' Council. "as soon as it is learned that the Applegrowers' Association is no lnnzer an affiliation of the dis- tributors." While It was expected that the grow ers at the April meeting would in all probability take action to withdraw from the distributors, today's action on the part of the board of directors tame as a great surprise. The haate with which the board acted prooaoiy comes as a direct result of the failure of Mr. Vanderbilt Saturday to accept a nomination to the board for the coming vear. After the meeting, wnen asked his motive in refusing the nom ination, he explained that he preferred to be a free lance to being tied up with the distributors. The board held a meeting Saturday night, with the result that today's announcement was made. With relations with the North Pa cific Fruit Distributors severed, the Hood River Valley will undoubtedly be the most strongly organized sec tion in the Northwest, because many growers who now ship independently will join the association. It is esti mated that 96 per cent of the Hood River apples will be shipped this year through the local association. Many growers during the past two years have shipped independently on account of the affiliation. These will now join the local association, which will market its fruit direct. While the local growers do not find fault with the basic principles of the Spokane agency, complaint has been heard because of the overhead expense, which, it is declared, is exorbitant. The financial management has' also been criticised. While returns are received at the mail office soon after sales are made, because of the complexity of pools, tite. grower has to await too long before receiving his money. H. F. Davidson, president of the dis tributors, is a member of the board of directors of the Applegrowers' Association. compiled for Byllesby & Co, of Chi cago, testified this morning that the district expenses of the Baker and La Grande dvisions should be apportioned between the two divisions, according to plant capacity. Any use, he said, that the La Grande division of power pro duced in the plants of the Baker dis trict should be charged to La Grande, thus dividing the cost. Mr. Maddock was before the Com mission Friday, testifying as to the holdings of the power company, and was recalled again today when the phase of distribution of expense came up. He was on the stand all morning and for an hour this afternoon. He said that distribution, -of expense within the Baker district should be ' on the same general basis as in the case of distribution between, the districts. E. Barnes, forest supervisor, took the stand this afternoon to give informa tion on water-power rights on Govern ment land. Joseph Barton, of the .Sumpter Val ley, testified concerning land values in connection with the company's hold ings. The hearing may end tomorrow. BOWLY LETTER ANGERS EIOE.VG CUB ASKS STATE BODIES TO REFUTE ROAD DESCRIPTION. SLAYER OF 2 IS SUICIDE Samuel Thompson, "Wealthy Ranch er of Washington, Believed Insane. BELLIXGHAM". Wash., March 15. The body of Samuel Thompson, a prominent rancher of this county, who shot and k el led his wife and Hugh Bold, his hired man, at the Thompson borne near Lynden last night, was found about half v. mile from the house this morning. Evidence showed that Thompson had killed himself with the hoU:un with which he committed the murders, pulling the trigger with his foot. The authorities are convinced that the slayer was driven Insane because hia wife had announced her intention to start divorce proceeding's. A tele phone operator at Custer, whom Mrs. Thompson was tryinpr to call when the was shot, heard the words: You will (ret a divor-e, d n you!" just as the jrun was fired. The motive for killing Boyd Is not known. WOMAN VICTIM OF GUN Wife of Buker Dentist Shot While - Xojing With KevolTcr. BAKER, Or., March 15. (Special.) Mrs. N. H. Stewart, wife of a dentist. Is in St. Klizabeth's Hospital suffering from serious wounds which she inflict ed at her home late last night while her husband was at the Eagles' lodgerooms. Mrs. Stewart says she was toying T. 1th the 30-caliber Luger automatic and that the weapon discharged, the bullet piercing her left side and entering the storaaclu She was alone, but the shot aroused neighbors and she was hurried to the hospital, where an operation was performed at once. Dr. Stewart says she had the revolver for protection and has been nervous recently. Advice to Seattle Man Spurs Action and Affidavits Are Sought of All County Officials. EUGENE Or., March 13. (Special.) The Eugene Commercial Club today sent letters to all the commercial and civic bodies in Western Oregon asking them to forward information to the Seattle Automobile Club refuting the statements made by H. L. Bowlby, State Highway Engineer. The objectionable statements were written by Mr. Bowlby in a letter sent from Salem on March 9 to H. E. Neibligg, in Seattle, which in turn was sent to Eugene by the Seattle Automobile Club for verification. This letter says that the Pacific Highway through the Willamette Val ley via. Grants Pass to Medford will not be in good condition at any time this year, and "it will be passable after June 1." It also suggests a route eliminating Portland. The affidavit obtained from the county officers of Lane County re cites that of the 42 miles of the Pa cific Highway in Lane County 15.6 miles have been paved or macadam ized, and that the remaining 27 miles form a good graveled highway, pass able at all times of the year. The Eugene Commercial Club asks that similar affidavits be sent to Seattle. "You will notice in the last par agraph of his letter he outlines for the tourist a route which cuts out Portland. Every citizen of Oregon is nroud of the City of Portland and we ought to resent any effort on the part of a state official to direct travel from Portland," the Commercial Club says. r,ovsmor Withvcombe while in Eu gene Saturday criticised the letter of the state official, and expressed his disapproval. SIX IDAHO BILLS VETOED GOVERNOR ALSO SIGNS 34 ACTS PASSED BY LEGISLATURE. BRITISH BLOCKADE OF GERMANY BEGUN All Arteries of Sea Commerce Cut to Neutrals as Well as to Kaiser's Ships. MOVE AVOWEDLY REPRISAL Cordon of Ships to Be Maintained to Shut Off Commerce of German Ports and Regulate Trade In Atlantic War Zone. (Continued From First Page.) LUMBER MILL LOSS $10,000 Officers Believe Tacoma Fire at Plant Was Incendiary. TACOMA, Wash March 15. (Spe cial.) Fire, declared to have been of incendiary origin, caused a $10,000 loss in the plant of the local lumber com pany this morning. Flames broke out in the center of the plant, where piles of lumber were slacked. Two lumber sheds and con tents, a dry kiln and large barn were destroyed. Flames were visible almost all over the city. The loss was partly covered by insurance, and the officers of the company and City Fire Marshal Chantler believe the fire was of in cendiary origin. POWER HEARING STILL ON Distribution of Cost Between La Grande and Baker Discussed. BAKER, Or.. March 15. (Special.) Backing up the assertions made Fri day by J. A. Rockwood, of Portland, before the State Railroad Commission In the Tastern Oregon Light & Power Company 'itt hearing here. G. F. Mad dock, under Mse direction the report on the holdings of the company was ftUuimum Wage Commission Measure to Investigate Labor Conditions In State Approved. BOISE. Idaho. March 15. (Special.) The veto ax of Governor Alexander found six victims again today, but at the same time he gave his approval to 114 acts passed by the last Legislature. The more important bills ne aisap- proved of were an eminent domain measure that would permit conaemna tion of land without letting owners have their "day in court, the bill to give an annual pension of $1200 to Norraan B. Wiley, Territorial Governor, now a resident of California, and the act seeding to place Heyburn Park, in Northern Idaho, in the control ot a com mission appointed by the Commission ers of Benewah, Shoshone and Kootenai counties, taking it away from the fish and game department. Among the bills the chief executive signed was the act creating a mini mum wage commission to be appointed by the Governor to investigate wages naid to women and minors in mis state and report at the next Legislature; House bill No. 265, reducing the salary of the Register of the Land Board from $3000 to $2500. and No. ltS, reduc ing the salary of the State Land Com missioner from $3500 to $3000. and Sen- te bill No. 18. by Mr. Elliott, permit ting the organization of logged-off dis tricts. SHEDD PUPILS WIN PRIZES Educational Meeting at Tangent Is Well Attended. SHEDD, Or., March' 15. (Special.) well-attended educational meeting iield at Tanc-ent Saturday by County Superintendent Jackson. Dinner was served in the basement of the school. Professor Sweetser, of the University of Oregon; Professor Larson, of Oregon Agricultural College, Mr. Jackson and Rural Supervisor Baker made addresses. In a contest participated: in Dy iai sey, Shedd, Tangent and several rural chools. Gladys Hunter, or stiedd, was warded first prize for recitation, and Rose Conner, also of Shedd, first prize for solo. Meetings and contests between the r, rl-a n I'.'fl hv Mr .! H (' L" I"W" JTA arousing deep interest among parents and pupils. DEMAND TO BE ENFORCED (Continued From Flrnt Page.) a strong character will be sent to Car ranza concerning this situation, al though it is realized that the first chief has . difficulty in communicating with his forces on the "West Coast ot Mex ico. The American Consul at Manzanillo will make representations to the local authorities, and Admiral Howard him self probably will go to the port to assist in relieving distressed for eigners. General Carranza has Issued a decree suspending import duties on lard, sugar, flour, meat, crackers, grain and beans of all kinds, the purpose being to relieve the food scarcity, it is an nounced in a Vera Cruz dispatch. Many destitute persons are said to have ar rived at Vera Cruz from interior points, and it is feared that unless prompt measures are taken to better the situ ation there, the trouble will be much aggravated. "Warning Against Swindler Given. A warning against a swindler, repre senting himself to be connected with the New York University, has been issued in Potralnd. He uses a variety of aliases. Including William Wilbur, F. Hood, F. Monroe and E. B. Morris. The New York University has no salesmen or canvassers, and does not publish the boot- for which the fraudulent orders are taken. tonight for transmission to Washing ton. The Foreign Office emphasizes the fact that wide discretion is allowed prize court officials handling neutral claims. Prominent officials urge upon neutral governments to bear in mind that many powers are conferred by the order on the officers entrusted with the disposition of detained cargoes, and instructions will be given these men to act with the greatest dispatch con sistent with the proper performance of their tasks. Elasticity Pointed Out. The elasticity of the order insofar as it affects neutrals is pointed out by the Foreign Office, which has called atten tion from the first announcement of the reprisal policy to the fact that the regulations are not inflexible where the rights of neutrals are con cerned. While the order is absolute insofar as ships to and from German ports are concerned, using the word "must" in stipulating how goods shall be dis charged in English ports, the provi sions concerning cargoes destined for neutral ports set forth that they "may be required to discharge" at British ports. - This language is typical of the gen eral attitude of British officials toward neutral trade. German Decree la Cited. The text of the order in council fol lows: "Whereas, the German government has issued certain orders whicn. tn violation of the usages of war, purport to declare that the waters surrounding the United Kingdom are a military area in which all British and allied merchant vessels will be destroyed, ir respective of the safety and the lives of the passengers and the crews and in which neutral shipping will be ex posed to similar danger, in view of the uncertainties of naval warfare; "And. whereas, in the memorandum accompanying the said orders, neutrals are warnea usvubi culiuouub nassengers or goods to British or al lien shiDs: "And, whereas, such attempts on the part of the enemy give to nls Majesty an unquestionable right o retaliation; "And, whereas. His Majesty, there fore, has deferred to adopt further measures in order to prevent commo dities of Tiny kind from reaching or leaving Germany, altnoucn eucn measures will be enforced without risk to neutral ships or to neutral or to noncombatant life, and in strict ob urvance of the dictates of humanity "And whereas, the allies of His Majesty are associated with him in the steps now to be announced ror restrict ing further the commerce of Germany, His Maiusty is, therefore, pleased by nd with the advice of his privy council, to order, and it is hereby ordered as follows: Sailings After March 1 Affected. 'No merchant vessel which sailed from her port of departure after March 1915. shall be allowed to proceed on her vovage to any German port. Un less this vessel receives a pass enabling her to proceed to some neutral or allied port to be named in the pass, the goods on board any such vessel must be dis charged in a British port and placed In custody of the marshal of the prize court. Goods so discharged, lr not con traband of war, shall. If not requisi tioned for the use of His Majesty, be restored by order of the court and upon such terms as the court may, in the circumstances, deem to be just to the person entitled thereto. "No merchant vessel whicn saueo from any German port after March L 1915, shall be allowed to proceed on her voyage with any goods on board laden at such port. All goods laden at such ports must be discharged in a British or allied port. Goods so discharged in a British port shall be placed in the cutsody of the marshal of the prize court, and if not requisitioned for the use of His Majesty, shall be detained or sold under the direction of the prize court. Payment to Await Peace. The proceeds of the goods so sold shall be paid into the court and dealt with in such a manner as tne court may in the circumstances deem to be just, provided that no proceeds of the sale of such goods shall be paid out of the court until the conclusion of peace, except on the application of a proper officer of the crown, unless it be shown that the goods had become neutral property before the issuance this order and provided also that nothing herein shall prevent the re lease of neutral property laden at such enemy port on the application of the proper officer of the crown. 'Every merchant vessel which sailed from her port of departure after March 1, 1915, on her way to other than a German port and carrying goods with an enemy destination, or which are enemy property, may be required to discharge such goods In a British or allied port Any goods so discharged in a British port shall be placed In the custody of the marshal of the prize court and unless they are con traband of war shall, if not requisi tioned for the use of His Majesty, be restored by an order of the court upon such terms as the court may in the circumstances deem to be justified to the person entitled thereto, and pro vide that this article shall not apply in any case falling within the articles preceding and following. Good of Enemy Origin Affected. "Every merchant vessel which sailed from a port other than a German port after March 1. 1915, and having on board goods which are of enemy origin, or are enemy property, may be re quired to discharge such goods in a British or allied port. Goods so dis charged in a British port shall be placed in the custody of the marshal of the prize court and if not requisi tioned for the use of His Majesty shall be detained or sold under the direction of the prize court. The pro ceeds of the goods so sold shall be paid into the court and be dealt with in such a manner as the court ma in the circumstances deem to be just, provided that no proceeds of the sale of such goods shall be paid out of the court until the conclusion of peace, except upon the application of a proper officer of the crown, unless it be shown that the goods had become neutral property before the issue of this order, and provided also that nothing herein shall prevent the re lease of neutral property of enemy Compels Ail Impurities To Abandon System Blood Troubles Can not Re main If Properly Treated, There is in S. S. S., the famous blood puri fier, a property that absolutely compels harm ful influences to disintegrate and lose their Identity. No matter what they are called nor how destructive they are there is in S. S. S. a powerful, searching counter Influence to annihilate the most eruptive germ, causes the mucous linings to convert it Into an inert substance that Is quickly thrown out of the blood and out of the body by the skin, lungs, kidneys, bowels, and destroyed in the liver. There is not a single advance in medicine today that in any sense is an improvement over S. 8, S. Surgery Is a wonderful, mas terful science, but when it comes to purifying the blood S. S. 8. stands alone. Thousands of doctors have prescribed it. Their patients do not always know it Is S. S. 8.. because thev leave the treatment to the doctor Im plicitly. But fair-minded doctors long ago realized that in the vegetable nature of S. S. S. were certain Ingredients that to the blood In sickness were Just as essential as the flesh building elements of the grains, meats, fats and sugars of our dally food. The average doctor is humane and of trained intelligence. He has seen the recoveries from worst cases of blood trouble by the use of S. S. S. Get a bottle of S. 8. 8. today of any druggist. Accept no substitute. Ana if you wish proper advice on any form of blood trouble, write to the Medical Adviser, The Swift Spe cific Co.. 102 Swift Bldg., Atlanta, Ga. It is worth while doing so. First on Land and Sea Kimball Grand Pianos i ,5,:, V::;-;.: Y5;vs:,S; ? 'jSi W ; 1 ; . , i ii X - - A . - ...it - -. NS .V It S. S. GREAT KORTHERX. origin on application of the proper of ficer of the crown. "Any person claiming to be interested in or to have any claim in respect of any goods not being contraband of, placed in the custody of the marshal of the prize court under this order, or in the proceeds of such goods, may forthwith issue a writ in the prize court against the proper officer of the crown and apply for an order that the goods should be restored to him, or that their proceeds should be paid him or for such other order as the cir cumstances in the case may require. "The practice and procedure of the prize court shall, so far as applicable, be followed mutatis mutandis in any proceedings consequential upon this order. "A merchant vessel 'which, has cleared for a neutral port from a British or allied port, or which has been allowed to pass as having an ostensible des tination to a neutral port and pro ceeds to an enemy port shall, if cap tured on any subsequent voyage, be liable to condemnation. "Nothing in this order shall be deemed to affect the liability of any vessel or goods to capture or condem nation independently of this order. "Nothing in this order shall prevent the relaxation of the provisions of this order in respect of the merchant ves sels of any country which declares that no commerce intended for or originat ing in Germany or belonging to Ger man subjects shall enjoy the protection of its flag." VIGOROUS PliOTEST EXPECTED Hope of Improvement in Foreign Trade Conditions Wanes. WASHINGTON, March 15. Great Britain's order in council explaining her embargo on all commerce between Ger many and neutral countries was re ceived with such evident disappoint ment by high officials of the United States Government that a strong pro test against its terms was considered In official quarters as certain to be made soon. Senator Hoke Smith, who saw Presi dent Wilson late today, said afterward that the British order in council was "high-handed and utterly intolerable." The arrival of the British order, to gether with news of the flat injection by Great Britain and her allies of the informal proposals of tho United States for the abandonment by Germany of her submarine warfare if England per mitted foodstuffs to go to the civilian population of enemy countries, de stroyed the hopes of President Wilson and his advisers for the early improve ment of conditions for the neutral com merce of the world. With much interest the official text was awaited of the reply from Great Britain to the war zone and food sup ply proposals. Germany's acceptance of practically all the American sugges tions had raised .the expectations of officials that the allies might do like wise. The United States Government had undertaken to guarantee that the foodstuffs would be distributed only to the civilian .population of Germany through the supervision of authorized American organizations. While the British order in council explains some of the points made in the note of inquiry from the United States concerning prohibitions on com mercial intercourse between Germany and the United States, the fact that an additional memorandum, not yet re celved here, had been given to Ambas-, sador Page left the hope that dyestuffs would be exempted from the prohibi tions as requested in the American note and that further details as to shipments of cotton would be furnished. Officials said that no steps would be taken until the order's provisions had been studied carefully, but it was pointed out that the effect on Ameri can commerce was far-reaching and that there was no precedent for Great Britain's action. Summed up, officials interpreted the British order as meaning that, without enforcing a blockade on the German coast itself, but by stopping American ships anywhere on the high seas, car goes destined for Germany would oe taken into prize courts for intermina ble litigation. This would particularly affect tne shipment of cotton and other articles hitherto listed as non-contraband and would prevent also the importation of dyestuffs from Germany, so necessary for American industries. PerhaDS more displeasing to officials than any other part of the British order, however, was Its prohibitions on Amti ican commerce consigned to neutral countries and suspected of enemy des tinations. It is on this point that the T--nitol Ktiitea has enraged in a volu minous correspondence ever since the outbreak of hostilities. It constitutes the chief ground on which the United States will insist .on the freedom of its commerce from undue interference. Officials were undecided as to the details of the course that would be pursued by the United States, but it was thought in some quarters -tire best policy for the present would be to await an enforcement of the British order In specific cases, making each one of these the basis for vigorous protest. This was regarded as proba ble because of the latitude which the British order itself implies In cases of cargoes plying between neutral ports if proved not to he of enemy destina tion or origin. mi J 4-1. . A.-ns,- vAnmliiniinnC lf tlio" rwaniitiful Kimhnll Ornnrl Pianos chosen by inese pictures aie me ccu.v icFvUUv..vuo , - -: . v ., ii. . o i. t 1 a s. cotfio vit fin fnr fhpir mnoTuficent new steamshiDS. the Great iNortn- ern" and the "Northern Pacific," which will ply between Astona and San t rancisco. It is creditable to the officials of the Spokane, Portland & Seattle Ky. Co. that tney select ine Kimball from among- many other standard makes, to conform with the magnificent surroundings on these boats. It is eminently iirang mat uic nimuau nanu tio s and means of pleasure aboard these elegant floating palaces. FOR S. S. "NORTHERN PACIFIC FOR S. S. "GREAT NORTHERN.' mere is no auuwu ijiate umci uiou uwiu a huss fc 1Ju...e... --- i. 4. 1 - 4-,r.4. Uvr -aqenn nlitviof is rtnliiinne onrl tlimiRnnris ot rtponlo npriorTO- ing on it every month, therefore subjecting the instrument to the most severe strain. The railw ay officials, in selecting the pianos for these fine steimers, were cognizant of thesn facts, and natural.y the Kimball Grand Pianos were chosen, but not until a thorough investigation had been made from . .... j j t:i.-i.. 4. 1 i,'4-:,. the most reuaDie sources, as w aurauiiity, tunai ijuaunea, cia.. . i 1 J- 41 T.T . 1 . 11 Tirrt fiwm U n iMjnnfi(fli ef nnr Itllciniafl fnl' Too mucn praise cannot ue given me nuiiuon a wiw. num " iuij-u ..i many years past, we have handled and sold to satisfied customers several thousands of these instruments, which have gone into some of the finest and most musical homes in the West. ao-nificent line of Kimball Pianos and the exact duplicates of tho VJO.ll a l UUl OKV-.V- -VA -"-w C. - - Grand Pianos on board these magnificent steamers. Sold Exclusively Throughout the Pacific Coast by Broadway and Alder Streets. Portland, Or. Commander Gale to Speak. WOODLAND, Wash., March .15. (Special.) The local Grand Army poet mander Gale. Department of Washing ton and Alaska, that he will ba in Woodland tomorrow ana will address the post at 10 o'clock. The meeting will be in the Presbyterian Church. There will be music and other enter tainment features, besides a 30-minute address by Commander Gale. Realty Man Freed of Fraud Charge. ASTORIA. Or., March 15. (Special.) The preliminary examination of H. T. Hendrix, on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses in a real estate deal, was held in the Justice court this" morning and the case was dismissed. The court held that not a particle of evidence was introduced IF BILIOUS, SICK OR CONSTIPATED TAKE GASGARETS No Headache, Bad Cold, Sour Stomach or Costive Bowels by Morning. Get a 10-cent box now. You're bilious! You have a throbbing sensation in your head, a bad taste in your mouth, your eyes burn, your skin is yellow, with dark rings under your eves: vour lios are parched. No wonder you feel ugly, mean and ill-tempered. Your system is full ot bile not properly passed off, and what you need is a cleaning up Inside. Don't continue being a bilious nuisance to yourself and those who love you, and don't resort to harsh physics that irritate and injure. Remember that most dis orders of the stomach, liver and bowels are cured by morning with gentle, thorough Cascarets they work while von sleep. A 10-cent box from your druggist will keep your liver and bowels clean; stomacn sweet ana your head clear for months. Children love to take Cascarets because they taste good and never gripe or sicken. Adv. to indicate that any fraud was Intended or had been practiced. Klamath School Standardized. KLAMATH FALLS. Or., March 20. (Special.) The second Klamath County school to qualify as standard Is the Summers School, located In the valley south of this city. A standard certifl cate has been issued by Superintendent Peterson. The Summers School has made remarkable progress this year. Mrs. Bertha Kzell I teacher. The membeifl of the Board are: A. II. Jones, rhalrmnn; Mis. K. It. O. Wil liams, W. Esell and Iila Humphrey, clerk. Hot lunches were Inaugurated last Fall for the benefit of the student ana niner features nave resuiteo in greatly increased attendance ad a marked Increase in application to studies. Motor tijulpnient h completn'.v r"p!nrl home-thaw it apparatus In t.'io Afnl(a firs dpartmnt. m Whether the Shoes be Black, White or Tan 2 in 1 Gives the Shine that won't come off on the clothes Quick Brilliant Lasting. In "Easy-Opening" Box, 10c. THE F. F. DALLEY CO.. Lto BUFFALO. N. Y HAMILTON. CAN. There's something about thera youll like- TWentx Quarter IP la in receipt of information from Com 9 4 fyAZWAMW