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THE MORXIXG OREGOXIAX. SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 1915. 13 FIVE STATES HEED VATERPOWER CALL Others Are Expected to Join in Portland Conference on Conservation Question. the last few weeks Mr. Hudson has been accompanying C. 1 Smith, agri culturist, for the company, through Southwestern Washington, where they have been holding a series of farmers' meetings. Mr. Smith addresses the farmers on diversified agriculture and nr. Hudson reports that scores of them have become interested in corn grow ing: and livestock development.- Yes terday Mr. Smith spoke to the Federal prisoners at McNeil's Island and Mr. Hudson took advantage of the chance to come to Portland. Until a short time ago Mr. Hudson was contracting freight agent for the company in Portland. He was made district freight and passenger agent at Lewiston and later transferred to Se attle. PASSION SERIES WELL ATTENDED SUCCESS IS NOW ASSURED delegations Headed by Governors of i Several States Will Meet to De clare Western Policy of Con trol and Development. representatives of nearly all the water power states in the West will meet in Portland the coining- Summer. J. p. Sherman. W. If. Markell and D. H. in accordance with the invitation issued Strowbrldge were appointed to inter- FESTIVAL ACTION TAKEN Kast bide Club Names Committees on Grandstands and Decorations. If. I Camp. Wilson Benefiel and C. C. Hall were appointed a committee on grandstands for the Rose Festival week at the meeting of the East Side Busi ness Men's Club Thursday night They will obtain the best locations and ascer tain the cost of material. It was decided to ask the business men on Grand ave nue and other streets to arrange for the decoration of their places during the Festival. Fred Brady, H. A. Calef, Unveiling . and Adoration o Cross Held Early at St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral. BISHOP SUMNER IS HEARD Sunnyside, Waverly Heights and At kinson Memorial Congregational Churches Hold Joint Service With Christ's Life Pictured. by the Oregon Legislature, to consider pending legislation by Congress affect ing water power development of the West. Oregon took the lead in the move ment and has been followed by Wash ington. Idaho, Utah and Colorado, which have named delegates. The Govewnor of each state is to be a member of the conference. It is understood that the California delegates will be chosen in a few days. The invitation was received in Wyo- view the business men L. Rossall, of the Mount Tabor dis trict, urged that on the June ballot pro vision be made for three parks, one for Mount Scott, one for Central Kast Port land and one for Albina. The club voted to change the location of the Central Kast Portland public market from Kast Sixth to Kast Wash ington street between Grand avenue and Kast Sixth street. The Council will be requested to make the change. ..-... Vntrnrf.. Ka 1. I! 1 . . . . O ..... V. T .. kota and Montana too late for action UNITED CITY EFFORT PLEA oy the Legislatures, but its terms per mit appointment of delegates by the Governor. Action May He Important. Arizona and New Mexico were not Included in the original Invitation, but it is reported those states will send delegates. In that Avenr avatv Rtnte west of the Rnrkv Mmmtoin. ix-ni h just returned from Seattle after represented, and the action taken witl vis't to the Panama-Pacific Kxposition be a formidable; itmiontatlnn nf ih Ut San Francisco. Western view on the question of water "Portland and Seattle have a Breat power development and water power opportunity to matte inn nun j Seattle Man Lrges Porlland Aid in Entertainment of Tourist. J. R. Heuring, a Seattle hotel man, is registered at the Seward Hotel, having conservation. The action by the Oregon Legisla ture was called forth by the introduc tion in Congress of a measure known as the Ferris bill, which aimed to give to the Federal Government additional jurisdiction over the latent resources of the Pacific Coast and Mountain States. Fearing that this attitude on the Part of the Federal Government would further delay the development of the water power of this and the other Passed a joint 'memorial providing for KRASNER CASE IS CALLED o i tucviiims, twiiiertMice ana nameti said Mr. Heuring yesterday. "The ex position attendance has fallen off since the opening because the Kastern tour ists will not come before June. That means that, after visiting the exposi tion many will come to Oregon and Washington. The fog and cold wind which predominates San Francisco in the Summer will be supplanted here By sunshine and mild breezes and tourists will return to the Kast with pleasant memories of Pacific Coast climate. four delegates, who, with Governor Withycombe, are to represent Oregon. Other States Invited. It invited the Legislatures of the fol lowing states to name like delegations: Washington, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, California, Wyoming, Utah. Nevada, iouth Dakota and North Dakota. The Oregon delegation will consist of W. Lair Thompson. Kdgar B. Piper, S. B. Huston and C. S. Hudson, besides the Governor. The memorial cites the facts in con nection with proposed legislation by Congress and proposes the following .principles as just and equitable: "That the title to the beds of all non-navigable streams and the water powers within their banks now un appropriated and as yet not alienated by the State of Oregon, and the title to the beds of all navigable streams within the State of Oregon and the water power within their banks (sub ject only to the rights of commerce) is vested exclusively in the State of Oi-eeon and the whole people thereof. "That the unappropriated or reserved or withdrawn Government lands on the banks of said streams, wherein water power is available, while necessary to development of said power, are in no rase or value equal to the value of the water-power within said banks and owned by the state of Oregon. Ratio of Value Put at SO to 1. "That the State of Oregon does not concede that the proportionate value of said water-power to the value of said lands necessary to its development is less than the ratio of 50 to 1. "That under such conditions, it is to Plea in Mann Act Charge to Be Made Monday. Sam Krasner was arraigned in United States District Court yesterday on a charge of violating the Mann act and will make his plea Monday, it ne pleads not guilty date for his trial will be set at that time. Krasner is accused of bringing Josie Babcock from Seattle to Portland for immoral purposes. He also is cnargea with taking Maud Stapleton from Port land to San Antonio, Tex., under the same circumstances. Krasner was arrested recently in New Orleans and brought back to Port land. He is held in the County Jail in default of bonds. After leaving Port land he is said to have married Maud Stapleton. She was brought back to appear as a witness in the case. WOMEN'S HOME PLANNED Stock Company Proposed to Raise Money to Establish Place Establishing of a Progressive Wom en's Home, at which worthy women temporarily out of employment may obtain board and lodging on credit, was proposed Thursday at a meeting in the office of Mrs. Florence Ridings, 301 Northwestern Bank building. O. C. Bortzmeyer presided. It was deojded to issue J5000 worth of stock. Tne frogres- lii be sold at SI a share. the benefit of public policy that the sive Business College has volunteered liovernment or the united states re- to raise $600. linquish to the states its title to lands needed for water-power development, under such terms as will safeguard the public from monopolistic or speculative control. "That of importance equal to the water-power development is the crea tion at h vrirrt-elftctrie markets nnw in- terfered with by burdensome restric- ARSON CAUSES MOST FIRES tions on the settlement of public lands anH nti lhi utilization n f mtnnrnl and timber nroduets. extending in Oregon Fire Marshal Says Wooden Build- alone over tracts equal to nearly 60 per cent of the area of the state." The idea is said to be supported by Judge Gatens. George L. Baker. O. C. Bortzmeyer, William M. Ldd, Dr. W. B. Hinson. Dr. Luther H. Dyott, Dr. John H. Boyd. Dr. Frank L. Loveland William F. Woodward a-nd others. ingsMjake Loss High. Impressive and beautiful services in the Roman Catholic Cnurchea of Port land yesterday were attended by a large representation of members of all the parishes. In St. Mary's pro-Cathedral the day opened with the 8 o'clock service, at which there was the unveiling and adoration of the cross. The afternoon hours were occupied with meditation of the suffering and passion of Christ. At 7:15 P. M. the clergy chanted the Lamentations of Jeremiah and following that Father Cartwright, a.Paulist Father, preached tlio passion sermon. This was one of a series that have been given by Father Cartwright this week. In all other churches of the Roman Catholic faith there were masses and services of a similar character to those in the Cathedral. Instructions were given in nearly all the parishes in the evening. In all Episcopal churches the three hours' passion services from 12 to 3 o'clock were the important feature. In some of the parishes there were' ser mons and music of a solemn and ap propriate character at other hours. The noonday service conducted in the Baker Theater by the Brotherhood of St. Andrew was addressed by Bishop Sumner, who made a strong plea for firmer faith and a spiritual awaken ing. "Never in the history of the diocese, or of the State of Oregon, was there sucl need of an awakening of fatth among the churches as there is now declared the bishop. He said: "There are heaped upon -me many responsi bilities and my mind is filled with ag gressiveness for the church. The text 'That you should contend earnestl for the faith' is my message to yo today. There is great need for faith in God. Let us arouse ourselves an put away superficialities." The Sunnyside, Waverly Heights an Atkinson Memorial Congregational churches met last night at. the Atkin son Memorial Church in a union meet lng for fellowship. The pastor of the church. Rev. Frank W. Gorman, had arranged a series of pictures in th prayer-meeting room on the different stages of the life of Christ. These were loaned to the church by Wood ard, Clarke & Co. and the Cath olic Book House and included "The Nativity," "Christ in the Temple, "Christ and the Rich Young Ruler,1 "Jesus and the Fallen Woman," "The Entry Into Jerusalem," "The Last Sup per, The Man of Sorrows," "Cruel fixion," "The Return From the Cross," "The Easter Dawn" and "The Ascension." The main auditorium was' in semi- darkness. Behind the altar was a large cross covered with cypress and a light was thrown in the shape of the cross. Dr. J. J. Staub conducted the devotional exercises and Rev. A. C. Moses spoke on""The Man of the Cross." The Misses Ruth Pfaender and Beatrice Palmer sang "My Redeemer and My Lord" and "He Was Despised" and the Rev. Frank W. Gorman san "There Is a Green Hill Far Away." The service was well attended. wild lunge at Pankovich, and the war was on. Devotees of the resort gath ered about and shouted as their sym pathies prompted. Fanvovich lacked science and skill, as well as the knack of landing a lucky blow, and was rapidly getting the worst of the conflict. Retreat was not to be thought of and he did not desire to die for his country at that time. He did the next best thing, and called for reinforcements. When the day seemed lost, reinforcements appeared In the form of Dan Bakam, Serb, whose 200 pounds of aggressiveness cast a pall over the Austrian chances in the war. All was not lost, for Marcus recol lected that he had reserve armament and drew, not a 40-centimeter siege gun, for that would have been too cumbersome, but a pocket-knife, and, opening the blade," prepared to carve his antagonists. At this juncture the police interfered. Pankovich and Bakam were charged with disorderly conduct, and Marcus with assault with a deadly -weapon. "Yeronner, I move the charges be dismissed, as both sides were respon sible," said Deputy District Attorney Kichard Deich, as he held up the small, meek-looking pocket-knife Marcus naa drawn. "And what is more." went on Attorney Deich, "one would have dif ficulty in cutting anything with this knife." Better discuss neutral subjects In the future." said Municipal Judge btev- enson, as he discharged the men. CHURCH RALLY SUCCESS I,. B. B.tKETKL WINNER I!V FIRST MBTHODIST EPISCOPAL'- CAMPAIGN, 'THE NIGGER' COMING HERE Problem Play Dealing With Social Issues at Majestic. k : . . n 9 t)nrt BISHOP'S RECEPTION PLAN lands ir68' said Fire "hal Stevens before trie jvortiani i ransponanon . . , , I V 1 U U tit. LIIC JJJ. 144 liiuiiian J social otrvice i.eagur 10 dav and then pointed out that the fire Inaugurate New Head. loss in Portland is frightfully high compared with other cities in the coun try. It is largely because Portland, is a "wooden city," he explained that Port land is so susceptible to destructive fires. He then told the railroad men how to avoid fires. M. J. Geary, general agent for the Rock Island passenger A reception to the social workers of the city, with Bishop Sumner as the guest of honor will be given April 21 by the Kplscopal Social Service League. The reception will he held In Trinity Parish House. The Bishop of the dio- id rhA nrf1ni 11 f thA Iaav-iia b t,H this gathering will serve to welcome department presided at the meeting. lum to bis office. Chaplain Howard, of Good Samaritan Hospital, has been chairman of the work since the death of Bishop Scaa iing. and has managed the affairs of Scadding House with the assistance of Rev. Henry Russell Talbot, chair- ELK OFFICERS INSTALLED w. man of the Scaddlng House commit tee. Others on the committee are: A. . Ncvill, Hartridge Whipp. Mrs. C. J. Reed, Mrs. Kate Mather. Miss Mary i- ranees isom For the benefit of Scadding House. a Cotton Ball will be held in tbe Hotel Multnomah, Wednesday, April 14. DOUGLAS TO FINISH ROAD W. AV. Card mil Report $30,000 Is Added to Fund for High-way. Pouplas County is in favor of good roada and in demonstrating its faith by active work, says W. W. Card well, of Jioacbury, w ho was in Portland yester day. Mr. Cardwell was a member of the House of Representatives at the last Legislature, and it was largely through his efforts that the tale Highway Commission was induced to appropriate -0.000 from the state road fund for work in Douglas County. The Douglas County Court has ap propriated an additional 5-0.000 to com plete the Douglas County link of the 1'arific Highway. SEATTLE AGENT ON VISIT Harry Hudson Reports Interest In O.-W. R. X. Farm Talks High. Harry I Hudson, district freight and passenger agent for the O.-W. n. & S. 'o. at Seattle, was in Portland yes lerday. j-eoewing his acquaintances. For K. McDonald Succeers Dr. Mar shall as Exalted Ruler. Installation of officers attracted many members to the regular meeting: of the Portland lodge of Elks Thursday night W. R. McDonald succeeded Dr. E. A. Marshall as exalted ruler. Other offi cers installed were: Esteemed leading knight. Harry G. Allen: esteemed loyal knight. Paul Chamberlain: esteemed lecturing- knight, Charles Ringler; sec retary, M. R. Spaulding: treasurer,. John B. Coffey: trustee, J. P. Finley; tyler. T. E. Dowling. Exalted Ruler McDonald appointed following: officers: Esquire. J. J. Berg: chaplain. J. J. McDonell; inner guard. W. A. Hart; organist, Aaron Harris. MARKET CONTEST PLANNED Alberta "Women Offer Cups to Chil dren Keeping Best Accounts. The market committee of the Alberta Woman's Improvement Club has offered two prize cups to be awarded to the boy and the girl less than 1$ years old. living in Vernon. Highland. Wood lawn or Kennedy school districts, show, ing the best accounts kept in connec tion with the sale of garden produce this Summer. The boys and girls wishing to com pete must register at the Vernon Branch Library. Produce also must be taken to the Alberta Market at least 13 Saturdays. The prizes will be awarded October t In V years the wheat yicltl of Western A'ifmlia ban -increased from 777. WO to 13, oev.eoo. bu&ueuw In "The Nigger," Edward Sheldon, one of America s young dramatists, handles unflinchingly a modern prob em. The topic which forms the motif of this striking drama is one which legis lators and serious thinkers have grappled with unsuccessfully since the days of slavery. Mr. Sheldon is one of the first playwrights, however, who has had the courage to undertake the subject dramatically. In the William Fox production, William Farnum. the popular young actor, gives a sublime performance of the self-sacrificing hero, Philip Mor row. Under the masterful directorship of Edgar Lewis, the drama works out to the proportions of an epic of mod ern American life dealirfg with the gravest social, moral and political conditions. The film is coming to the Majestic Theater tomorrow for a one-week engagement. ROSE FETE INTERESTS EAST Xew York Paper Describes Lecture Given by Southern Pacific. Oregon's scenic beauties and the Portland Rose Festival are receiving a great deal of publicity as a result of a series of lectures being delivered throughout the East under the auspices of the Southern .Pacific Kailway. James W. Erwin, with headquarters in New York, has been on a tour of many Eastern cities the last 30 days. John M. Scott, general passenger agent of the Southern Pacific, yesterday re ceived a copy of the Daily Item, of Port Chester, N. Y., with the following mention of Oregon and the Rose Fes tival: 'Oregon is also the 'Land of Roses,' and beautiful pictures of the rose-cov ered homesteads and bungalows, and the moviea description of the annual June celebration. 'Rose Week, drew murmurs of admiration from the audi ence and rounds of applause when some particularly beautiful view was thrown upon the Bcreen." Result Is Addition of 210 to Sunday Srhool, 131 to Regular Member ahip and S3OO0 to Funds. A triumph for united church effort was the result of the efficiency cam paign that was carried on tnis wees by the First Methodist Church of this city. When the points scored by the various colonels of General Frank L. Loveland's army were counted it was found that L. B. Baketel had carried off the honors with his team of en thusiastic workers and to him was awarded the General's pennant as a trophy for victory. The points scored were. Colonel Baketel, 11S.HS0; Colonel E. A. Baker, 16,8a0: Colonel G. K. Parks, 114,480 Colonel B. A. Green, 85,510; Colonel E. S. Miller, BS.OSO. There will be a great home-coming and rally -at the morning service at the church on bunday and it is antici pated that overflow meetings will have to be arranged. Additions will be: Sunday school roll, 210; church mem bership, 13; to current budget, J1571.20; to benevolences, $1416.20. The total numbeT of points made by all workers amounted to 486,090. When Colonel Baketel went forward to receive his banner there were cheers of enthusiasm and joy. In the evening two new members were announced by Colonel Miller, who said that these two were of especial interest as they had not been connected with a church for more than 30 years. Rev. M. H. McMahon. a retired min ister, had his 72d birthday celebrated by being surrounded by the colonels and escorted to the platform where Dr. Loveland gave him hearty greet ings and sentenced him to live to a ripe 100. The lecture of the evening by the pastor was on "Christ Conquering" and was illustrated by copies of paintings by the American artist Howe. BULL RUN SUIT NEAR END Company Completes Argument in Demand for Extras on Conduits. 1 Mf lira 1X1 Who Must Have New Coats and Furnishings for Easter Men's Mew Easter Scarfs Which in Respect of Character, Choice and Cost Are the Finest Scarfs Ever Sold These are the large shape four-in-hands that are in highest favor this season with particular men. Scarfs to wear with plain-toned suits and scarfs that go with mix ture suits. In fact, a larger and better assortment of scarfs than one usually finds at so low a figure. Grenadine scarfs, scarfs in pin dots, of the new plain repp, and scarfs in bias stripes in hundreds of enticing colorings. ' Novelty Scarfs Shown Here Exclusively Arrived Just in Time for Easter Offered at $1.00 and $1.50 Here you may choose ffom the two and "three-colored Margador striped scarfs, the decided novelty scarf for Easter. The sort of scarfs that are now shown in the exclusive Fifth-Ave. shops. ' Men's $6.00 and $5.00 Pure Silk Shirts $3.85 This special collection of silk shirts leaves nothing to be desired. We urge that particular men call as soon as possible. ' "I have been in all the best shops in town, and nowhere have I seen such fine silk shirts and in so many handsome patterns as these at $6.00 and $5.00." Which is but one of the many complimentary remarks we have had since these shirts were first offered. For Easter -selling we have added a fresh assortment, which enables you to choose exclusive patterns in novelty stripe designs. Made with the soft French turn-back cuffs and soft bosoms of heavy tub silks. Men's Spring Top Coats $20.00 to $35.00 These new coats embody the ideas of men who know what men really want. Most men haven't the time to formulate their views of fashion, though they have views. These new coats express them. COVERT CLOTH COATS BALMACAAN COATS TWEED COATS CHEVIOT COATS. First Floor Mail and Telephone Orders Filled by Expert Shoppers naitWoffc & (So. dUOl eJ '"Merchandise ofc Merit Only" Pacific Phone Marshall 5000 Home Phone A 6691 LUMBER DECISION T S ATI S FACT Sash and Door Manufacturers Complain That Commission Ruling Is Not Specific. their purpose to get tlie Interstate Commerce Commission to advance the Pacific Coast rates on competinK products so that they would be enabled to unload the expense or manuraciurin sash and doors in the Middle West upon the consumer and drive the Western product -out of the Kastern market. The decision concludes: "That part of the instant complaint which alleges unreasonable rates has not been sustained. The allegation or unjust discrimination in so far as tbe discrimination arises out of the un equal treatment of lumber and lumber products, especially sash and doors, has been established, and carriers will be given 90 days in which to work out and put into effect -tariffs which will remove this unjust discrimination. Attorneys for the Shaw-Bacther Com pany, which is suing: the City of fort land for $230,000 as an amount due the company for building the second Bun Run conduit, completed their case yes terday before Judge Bean, of the United States District Court, and with the com pletion of Assistant United htates Dis trict Attorney Tomlinson's argument the case will go to the Jury today. At torneys for the company have been taking testimony for nearly two months. To complete the contract the company alleges that it was required to use much more material than was called for in the contract. It also alleges that sev eral changes required by the city had to be made. For the extras and inter est on the money to pay for them the company alleges that there is due to it from the city the sum of $230,000. CANAL GIVES ALTERNATIVE SEED RATES GIVEN PUPILS Dealers to Aid Children in Garden Work Daring Vacation Week. The City Beautiful Committee of the Rose Festival Association has been re ceiving innumerable calls from school children for seeds with which to plant gardens during the vacation week which begins today and has effected an arrangement with the seed dealers of the city to enable the children to ecure flower seeds at rates one-third ower than the regular price. Throughout the week the children will be encouraged to prepare gardens nd to arrange for planting on Arbor day. April 9. A meeting will be held at the Xiibrary Thursday night, April 8, to which parents, teachers and others interested in the city beautiful work are invited. H. E. Weed will lecture on garden planting and will show a large collec- lon of stereopticon pictures bearing on the subject of beautifying of the city. Western Traffic Experts Declare Railroads Will Be Forced to Re duce, Rather Than Raise, Tar iff Because of Competition. War Echoes Heard in Court and Neutrality Advised. Austrian and Serb 'Quarrel Over Cause of European Conflict. Lose Tempera and Battle Till Taken In Tow by Police. CHOES-ef the war reach Portland most frequently in coffee-house clashes between Austrians and Serbs, although, occasionally, near-conlicts en liven the sessions of the war college. The latest combat of note had its de nouement in Municipal Court yesterday. when all participants were discharged with a judicial warning. v John Marcus. Austrian, and Dusan Pankovich, Serb, became embroiled -in an argument Thursday night in a North End coffee-house as to which nation started the European catastro phe. In the heat of the discussion. lilarcus lost his temper. Ha made, a FILING TIME IS TO RULE Rush of Candidates to Get Names First on Ballot Expected. A rush of candidates to file is ex pected in the office of the City Audi tor on the morning of April 28 as a result of the announcement that the names of candidates for Commissioner and Auditor will be placed on the bal lot in the June election in the order in which the nominating petitions are filed. April 28 has been fixed as the first day for receiving the petitions. Candidates hold that there is con siderable advantage in heading the list on the ballot. For that reason it is expected there will be a life-sized fuss over the question of which of the petitions shall be put over the coun ter first when the Auditor's office opens at 8 A. M. REGISTRATION ENDS TODAY Books to Close for Special Bond Election on April 14. Registration books will close at 9 o'clock tonight. This is the last day to register for the special bond election to be held April 14. or for the city election to be held in June. Since the books were opened March IS, about 2000 people have appeared in the registration department. A com paratively small percentage of these were new voters. Others changed their voting precincts or party affiliations or came to show their citizenship papers as a result of the constitutional amend ment digenfrancbisins all non-citizena Dissatisfaction is expressed by lum ber interests generally on the Pacific Coast over the recent decision by the Interstate Commerce Commission In the case of Anson, oiiKey oc nuru pany and others against the Southern Pacific and all other transcontinental lines. The case is known as the "sash and door case" and was instituted by 21 sash and door manufacturers of the Middle West to bring about a change in rates on lumber and lumoer pi in ducts in order that they may success fully compete with the sash and door manufacturers of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and California, wno are at iuc base of raw material. While the allegation oi unreasonable rates was not sustainea, ine com plainants scored a point in their con tantinTi that an uniust d iscrimlnation arose out of the unequal treatment of rates on sash and doors. Tne rauroaas wro adored to change existing tariffs within 90 days to remove the discrimi nation, but the Commission failed to instruct the railroads as to what the new classification should be. Effect Is in Doubt. Pacific Coast shippers are displeased because of the failure of the Commis sion to designate whaj; rates shall be hiiBhert Until the carriers make the changes, the effect of the decision an the shiDDers of the Pacific Coast cannot be determined When a hearing of the case was conducted in Portland last June. Pa cific Coast shippers contended that an advance in the rates on sash and doors to the Eastern markets would have a serious effect on the development of the sash and door industry on the Coast and would react on the rauroaas in a reduction of tne volume ot ion noo-o hauled. Since that time new situations in shipping have arisen through the opening of the Panama Canal and the sasn ana aoor manu facturers of the Pacific Coast believe they see a way of getting around the obstacles that may be presented in the way of a possible, unfavorable reclassification by the carriers. Reduced Rate la Prediction. Traffic experts of the lumber in terests of the Pacific Coast take tne position that, in view of the strong probability that St. Louis and other Mississippi valley points win oe servea soon by an all-Water route from the Pacific Coast via the Panama Canal and New Orleans, the railroads will be unable to comply with the Com mission's order to make any advances in the rates on sash and doors. They hold that the force of increased com petition would lead to a necessity of some reductions in lumber rates. . At the Portland hearing the lumber interests and sash and door manu facturers of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and California intervened with the railroads. Economic Question Involved. Through the traffic department of the West Coast Lumber Manufacturers' Association they presented arguments for a continuance of the present rates on their products from the Coast to Mississippi Valley territory. They undertook to show that the existing tariff is Just and equitable and that the case involves more of an economic than a rate question. The complain ants had found themselves facing an economic, condition by reason of the depletion of their timber and it was C. E. HAAK BACK FROM EAST Illness ot Mother Calls Portland Man Home From Pennsylvania. C. E. Ilaak, of Portland, who had been in Pennsylvania on business for a couple of months, arrived in this city Thursday night, having ieen called home by the illness of his mother, Mrs. Jacob A. Huak. Mrs. Haak, who is almost 80 years of age, is suffering from a general breakdown, and it is not expected that she will live. She has been a resident of Portland for the last six years, and lives with her husband at 1R13 East Alder street. John Haak. of Portland, Is another son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Haak. Oakland Banker Visits. For the first time in 30 years, E. Q. Young, a banker of Oakland, Or., fend an Oregon pioneer of 1853, is visiting in Portland. He came in yesterday and will remain in the city for several days the guest of City Health Officer Marcellus. Mr. Young first saw Port land in September, 1853, when it was a mere village. He left here later and until now never has had an opportunity to return. When he was here first he knew every person In Portland. So far, he ays. he has been unable to find any of his former acquaintances. SHOT AT WIFE LAST STRAW Thefts Borne Patiently, but Wlili zin; Bullet Brings Plaint. When someone stole his canned fruit and attempted twice to steal his chick ens, only being friKhtened away when he emptied his shotgun at them, An drew Timmer, of 236 West Ferry treot, did not report the occurrences to the police, but when someone shot at his wife as she was walking home early Thursday night he thought things had gone far enough. According to the report of Patrolman S. B. Vessey yesterday. Timmer be lieves that it may have been someone shooting at pheasants that caused shot to whizz by the ear of his wife. but Timmer Is positive that the prac tice should be discouraged. EASTER ATGEARHART "By-the-Sea" will be most enjoyable. Hotel and natatorlum open. No charge for golf. Reservations 100 "4 Fourth. Adv. Robert Holniai lo Be Burled Sunday. Funeral services for Robert Hol- man, for many years a resident or Portland and one of the first fire chiefs of this city, who died at his home at Rockwood Thursday morning, will be held at the hdwtrd Holman lender taking establishment Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment probably will be in the Lone Fir Cemetery. Mr. Holman came to Oregon In 183. He was 75 years of age. Death was due to apoplexy. lurh un rxltnt Kt it don much Th mistletoe thriven alonff thA Pftririr Const dnm.tro to the Torepls. 30 To San Francisco and Back RETURN LIMIT 30 DAYS Ninety -Day Ticket $3 2.5 0 $CJ0.25 To San Diego and Back RETURN LIMIT 40 DAYS Six Months' Ticket $61.50 Call at City Ticket Office, 80 Sixth Street, Corner Oak, Union Depot or East Morrison Street for full information, tickets, reserva tions and literature on 'the Expositions. Southern Pacific John M. Scott, General Passenger Agent.