Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (April 16, 1915)
7 DIRECTED VERDICT ASKED BY MR JEST deputy sheriff's star and also a large number of fake subpoenas. Williams was arrested Saturday night and has been In jail since that time. lie is said to have previously had trouble with the authorities in Washington. HER TELLS OF best of everything in the way of luck, health and prosperity and Easter wishes. Hoping to see you some day." CAPTURE BY EITEL J. N. TEAL'S AID SOUGHT Grays Harbor Men Prepare to Push Fight for Lower Rates. ABERDEEN. Wash., April 15. (Special.) Compiling of more infor mation to show that Grays Harbor cities are entitled to the same trans continental rates recently, given to Ta coma, Seattle and Portland by the In terstate Commerce Commission beg:an this morning with a committee of seven gathering statistics and prepar ing arguments. Joseph N. Teal, rate specialist, of Portland, will be employed to co operate in the work of preparing t'ie case of Grays Harbor buyers. Mr. Teal, in a telegram to the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce, said that i&e citizens would be given more time to present written arguments. Local merchants aver that to make rates to Tacoma, Seattle and Portland less than to here will mean the death of all job bing business on Grays Harbor. THE' MORNING OREGONIA5. FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 1915. f il A R For Warm Days When .you buy a thin suit, you should be careful to see that you get reliable fabrics and good tailoring. The easiest way to be sure of these things is to come here and ask for one of our Hart Schaffner & Marx suits. Varsity Fifty-Five is a good model to ask for. $25 Is an Economy Price Some more, some less. EXAMINATION IS WAIVED Alleged Assailant of Attorney W. T. Hume Is Bound Over. Immunity of Chief Executive From Liability for Damages Argued in Baker Case. Captain W. J. King, of Inver coe, Writes Former Port lander Living at Klickitat. Frank A. Consentino, who was ar rested on a charge of shooting W. T. Hume, attorney, in the Panama build ing. Wednesday, April 7, waived ex amination before Municipal Judge Stevenson yesterday and was bound over to. the grand jury. His bond was placed at $500. The charge is assault with intent to kill. The shooting Is said to have taken place as the result of misunderstand- THREE PRECEDENTS CITED MANY COURTESIES SHOWN 'Defense Concedes Right of Governor to Send Militia, but Holds That Ousting or Civil Government "Was Not Permissible. Various Acts or Kindness lielated and Sinking ot Ship- Outbound With Portugese Immigrants Is Only Deed Criticised. VOUXG MAYOR OF CORNELIUS Sl'KROL'NDED BY YOl'NG MEN, BAKER, Dr., April 15. (Special.) In an effort to settle the damage case of William Wiegand against ex-Governor Oswald West without recourse to the jury, Frank Collier and Claude McCol loch, attorneys for Mr. West, addressed Circuit Judge Anderson for nearly six hours today, asking that the jury be directed to bring in a verdict for Mr. West. Mr. Wiegand is suing for dam. ages caused by confiscating hi3 liquor and saloon fixtures when Governor West declared martial law at Copper Held following Fern Hobbs' visit, Janu ary 2, 1914. Standing room was at a premium in the courtroom most of the day. Mr. Collier asserted that the declara tion of martial law was discretionary with the Governor, and that the execu tive could no more be held for damages for such an action than a judge could be sued for a decision rendered. "Where the executive uses his discretion in en forcing the law, he is not liable for damages," he said. "You may impeach and remove him from office, but he is answerable only to the people who elected him." .Precedents Are Cited. Mr. Collier cited numerous cases as precedents, chief among them that ot the cases brought against Governor Salomon, of Wisconsin; Governor Pea body, of Colorado, and Governor Gra ham, of West "Virginia, for damages for acts as Governor during their term of office. In all three cases the de fendants were given the verdicts. Mr. McColloch took up the assump tion made by the plaintiff that the Governor had taken possession of Wiegand's stock. "The Governor rec ognized Mr. Wiegand's property right, and only exercised such police power as an officer would In depriving a prisoner of a gun and returning it to him on his release," he argued. "The defendant made a tender of the prop erty to Mr. Wiegand, who is entitled to damages only for the use of the coods during the 30 days elapsing be tween the time of the seizure and the offer of restoration." Violation of the sanclty of property rights was one of the main arguments of Mr. Nichols. "We admit that the Governor had the power to declare martial law, and to send out the militia, but we deny that he had aright to oust the civil government estab lished in Copperfleld, or to eeize tha property of the plaintiff." he said. Admission Pleaaea Defendant. "I am grateful he made that admis sion." remarked Mr. West after the trial. "That is what we have been con tending ail along." In speaking of the police power of the State Executive. Mr. NiehoIIs in his argument further said: "To execute the laws of the state, contemplates the en forcement of a judicial process, not an arbitrary enforcement of the law as he believed it to be. If the Governor had the authority under the law to seize property in Copperfleld. a verdict should be found for the defendant, Os wald West. If he did not have the authority, the plaintiff is entitled to damages, there is no middle ground." Mr. Nichols asserted that nowhere in the history of the United States was there a parallel for the conduct of Mr. AVest as exemplified in the Copperfield "performance." The case is expected to be finished tomorrow. 2500 TEACHERS MEET MOXTAA'A EDUCATOR LIKELY TO BE ELECTED AT SPOKAXE. Mill Alice Joyce, of Portland, Is Speaker on School Garden at Four-State Session. SPOKANE, Wash., April 10. (Spe cial.) C. W. Tenney, inspector of rural schools for the State of Montana, will probably be the next president of the Inland Empire Teachers' Association, which convened here today, to succeed Fresident George H. Black, of Lewis ton, according to pre-election gossip about the halls of the convention. More than 2500 teachers are here. In connection with this office, the name of President E. B. Craighead, of the University of Montana, is being mentioned, and it is probable that a spirited contest will develop. In reports made at the state con vention of the Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Association to night, it was said that there are 100 circles in the state, with a paid-up membership of 64fil members. Mrs. Herbert E. Snook, of Seattle, ir giving a report for the state press and publicity committee, praised the work of newspapers of the state in helping along the parent - teacher movement. Mrs. Charles Hord, of Olympta, report ed for the loan papers committee. Miss Alice Joyce, of Portland, was among the star speakers of the after noon, lier address dealt with school gardens and the beautif ication of grounds. Credits for music taught outside the public schools was discussed from the standpoint of layman and instructor. It was agreed that some degree of pro ficiency must be required of the music teacher, with less regard for playing ability than for pedagogy. Oregonians on the educational coun cil for the comipg year are J. S. Landis, of Pendleton, and O. M. Elliott, of Salem. COLLECTOR IS SENTENCED Alan Who Impersonated Deputy Sheriff Pays for Action. W. C. Williams, who represented him self to be a deputy sheriff from Los Angeles, was sentenced by Municipal Judge Stevenson yesterday to a term of three months in jail on a charge of vagrancy. A charge of defrauding an innkeeper lodged against Williams was remitted on condition that he settle bis board bill. The convicted man is said to have made a business of collecting bad bills and it was charged by the prosecution that he assumed the role of a deputy sheriff to intimidate tho men from whom he was attempting to obtain money. He had In his possession a Frank Sholes. CORNELIUS. Or., April 15. Frank Sholes. nominee on the Citizens' ticket, who wa3 elected Mayor this week, has lived here for the past five years and has been cashier of the Cornelius State Bank for the past nine years. Although a young man, that he will have the support of the citizens has been shown by the large vote he drew. A short time ago he was elect ed president of the new Commer cial Club, and has been chief of the v o 1 u n teer fire department since its organization. A great deal of interest is being taken, for he is the youngest Mayor the city has ever had. Most of the .other city offices are filled with young men. The administration is known as the "IToung Men's Administration." ins relative to a note which A. M. Brunswick, an attorney associated with Mr. Hume, is said to have col lected. Mr. Hume is recovering rapidly and was able to go to the polls and vote Wednesday. 0. A. C. GLEE CLUB ELECTS liose l-'estival Visit Decided On for June 10. OREGON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, Corvallis, April 15. (Special.) The college glee club, which recently com pleted a successful season both finan cially and from the standpoint of mu sical production, held its annual elec tion of officers Tuesday night. Those elected were: President, M. Van Cou 'ering. Riverside, Cal. ; vice-president, . W. Pinckey, Aberdeen, Wash.; sec retary, P. A. Harvey, St. Maries, Idaho; treasurer, A. B. Chlndgren, Molalla, Or.; business manager, R. P. Mlchelbrook, McMlnnvllle, Or. The club has decided to attend the Rose Festival on June 10 and will take part in the musical programme on that day. DR. D. M. ROBERG IS ILL State Health Officer-Elect Stricken ' in Philippines. Information has been received by Andrew C. Smith that Dr. David M. Raberg, his brother-in-law, who re cently was appointed State Health Of ficer of Oregon, is seriously ill in the Philippine Islands. Physicians attend ing have arranged to send him away from the islands as soon as he is able to travel. It is expected this will be in a month or six weeks. He is suf fering from a recurrence of amoebic dysentery. Dr. Roberg went to the Philippines two years ago to investigate cures for bubonic plague. Mrs. Roberg is with him. TRAIN WRECKED BY SLIDE Passengers Escape When Accident Occurs Near Gateway. GATEWAY, Or., April 15 (Special.) The heavy downpour of rain which began Monday at 3 P. M. caused a landslide on the Deschutes branch of the O.-W. R. & N., three miles south of this place, which wrecked the Tues day morning passenger train. No lives were lost. The freight train which had alrr-ady passed was recalled and the passen gers, express and baggage transferred. Arlington Sheep Go to Huntington. ARLINGTON, Or.. April 15. (Spe cial.) A special train of 32 double deck stock cars loaded with sheep left here today for Huntington. There were about 11,000 sheep in the train that have been Wintered near Arlington, just been sheared and now are on their way to the Summer mountain range and as soon as in good mutton condi tion will be forwarded to some of the Eastern markets. Wheelhouse & Hors, William Smith and Wilbur France were interested in the shipment. O. A. C. Man Accepts Baker Place. OREGON AGRICULTURAL COL LEGE, Corvallis, April 15. (Special.) George Hardman. a eenior in the de partment of agronomy, of the Oregon Agricultural College, lelt corvallis yes terday to take a position on a Govern ment demonstration farm near Baker. Mr. Hardman specialized in irrigation farming and his duties will follow this line of work. He was a member of this year's wrestling team, which won the Northwest championship. Moose Take Over Coos Bay Band. MARSH FIELD. Or.. April 16. (Spe cial.) The Loyal Order of Moose of this city last night took over the sup port of the Coos Bay concert band of 35 pieces and will maintain it for this year, at least. The Moose of the county are expecting to charter a ves sel to carry their order, the band and others to the San Francisco Exposi tion some time during the Summer. LYLE. Wash.. April 15. (Special.) Emphatic declarations of kindly treat ment by the officers and crew of the Prlnz Eitel Friedrich are made by Cap tain W. J. King, of the British ship Invercoe, sunk by the German com merce raider. Captain King was landed at Newport News and wrote from his old home in Nova Scotia to H. vV. Hodges, of Klickitat. Wash., formerly a resident of Portland and Deputy Clerk of Mult nomah County. Captain King says in part: "I little thought when I said good bye to you that I would be home again so soon. I did not expect that the Germans would be the cause of my coming home again. "I was thinking that possibly we might meet a German cruiser In the Pacific, but had no idea that they would be in the Atlantic. We were Just getting the southeast trades and I was feeling pretty good, as we had got through the worst of the passage and had had a fair passage up to then. We were 89 days out of Astoria. I was painting on the maindeel: when one of the boys j elled to me and said there was a large steamer coming up astern. I took the glasses and had a look at her and said to the mate, 'Get the numbers up and she will report us.' Courtesy Is Shown, "I have thought since how the Dutch man must have laughed when he saw the English flag go up. He came close enough,- but did not give us much war news. They were very nice, and when the officer boarded the ship he said, 'I am sorry, captain, but 1 must declare your ship a prize of war,' and hauled the flag down. He said we were not to think that all Germans were bar barians, although the newspapers said they were, and I say that they were as good as they could be under the circumstances. "When we got on board we found four ships' crews, one Russian, one American and two French. The cap tain of the American ship had his wife and two boys with him. We were al lowed to take all our clothes, but noth ing belonging to the ship, and they kept my chronometer and charts, but let me keep my sextant and binoculars. "We were 26 days on board, and it seemed a. long, time, especially the nights. We had to go in our rooms at 7:45 P. M. and the ports were closed and there were no lights, so you can Imagine the nights were long. They changed guards every two hours and the watches every four. The days were not so bad. We could go' bh deck and we had some cards and there was a library of English books. Sinking of Steamer Witnessed. "They captured three steamers after they caught us, and I saw two of them sink. The French steamer Florida they had to set fire to. She had a lot of passengers on board, mostly Portuguese emigrants, and it was pitiful to see them when they came on board. I thought that they might have let that ship go, as she did not have any con traband cargo on board and was out ward bound. "I have had my name and picture in the papers se much lately that I feel as if I was guilty of something awful. Everybody has heard so much of the cruelty of the Germans that they seemed to think that we were lucky to get off with our lives. I could tell you of lots of kindnesses that were shown us. My three officers and three boys would not sign any paper, so were kept under guard all the time and were not allowed to talk to anyone but me. I did not sign the paper until they put a clause in dt that I could go In a ship that carried contraband of war. But I signed that I would not take up arms against Germany. But the offi cers would not sign anything, so were prisoners. The mate had no cigarettes and I tried to beg some for him from the purser, but they had none to spare. I was talking to the commander and mentioned It to him and he got me a package of 100. It was not so much the cigarettes as the way it was done that made it look ood to me. "We all Join in wishing you all the Your Longing for VANCOUVER BANK WINNER Judgment Affirmed Against Wash ougal Woolen Mills. OLYMPIA, Wash.. April 15. (Spe cial.) Affirming the Clarke County Superior Court, the Supreme Court has given the Vancouver Trust & Savings Bank judgment against the Union Woolen Mills of Washougal for $8700 advanced this concern, which later be came insolvent. The advance was made in connection with a $50,000 bond issue of the mill, the bonds being given the bank as trustee to fcell, to provide money to meet indebtedness. The bonds proved unsalable and the woolen mills then contended that the bank had no cairn, as they were issued for the benefit of genera' creditors. $3,200,000 FOR HIGHWAYS Washington to Spend $1,000,000 and Counties $2,200,000. OLYMPIA, Wash., April 15. (Spe cial.) In addition to $1,000,000 worth of state highway work planned by the Washington high way department for this year, there will be available ap proximately $2,200,000 for permanent highway work, under the joint control of the state and the various counties, according to statistics prepared by Highway Commissioner Roy. The 39 counties of Washington had $688,829 to their credit March 1 for permanent highway work. Mr. Roy's figures show that taxes now being col lected include total levies of $1,525,752 for permanent highways. WHITMAN WILLED $45,000 Or $400,000 Denny Estate, $185, 000 Given Institutions. SEATTLE, Wash., April 15 The will of the late Margaret Lenora Denny, who was killed two weeks ago in an automobile accident, disposes of a $100, 000 estate. Public institutions and so cieties receive $185,000. Among the beneficiaries are: Pulmonary Hospital, of Seattle, $70, f.00; University of Washington, $30,000; Whitman College, Walla AValla, $45,000; Women's - Relief Society of Seattle, $5000; Plymouth Congregational Church, Seattle, $5000. The residue of the estate goes to near relatives. Miss Denny's father, Arthur A. Denny, was the founder of Seattle. WHITE SALMON MEETING ON Columbia River Congregational Con ference Sessions Opened. WHITE SALMON, Wash., April 15 (Special.) The third annual meeting of the Columbia River Congregational conference was held here Tuesday and Wednesday. The speakers Tuesday were: Rev. J. E. Murphy, Rev. Charles H. Nelkor, Rev. W. W. Head, Mrs. J. L. Sutherland. Rev. H. V. Rominger, Rev. Thomas F. M.-.y, and Superintendent W. W. Scudder and Superintendent John H. Mathews. The speakers Wednesday were: Rev. J. L. Herschner, Rev. O. G. Golder, Mrs. J. C. F. Holcomb and Rev. A. S. Donat. Eccentric Bachelor Murdered. SEATTLE. Wash., April 15. The body of Stephen Ranage, 65 years old, a wealthy and eccentric bachelor who lived in a cabin nine miles south of Port Orchard, was found today lying face downward on the floor of his lonely abode. He had been murdered, the top of his head having been blown off by a charge of buckshot. Robbery is believed to have been the motive for the murder. Sam'l Rosenblatt & Co. The Men's Store for Quality and Service JITNEYS KNOCKED OUT WASHINGTON'S NUMBER CUT FROM 1000 TO 100 BV SEW LAW. Declson Kxpclrd la Suit te Invalidate Enterscncr Ola one on Bond Requirement. OLYitPIA. Wash.. April IS. (Spe cial.) Washington's new Jitney bus law, requiring a state license, to be procured only after filing a J2500 surety bond with the Secretary of State, ap pears to have administered a decided jolt to the industry In first-class cities, to which it applies. Although upwards of 1000 of the jitneys were in operation in the cities a short time ago, considerably less than 100 had filed bonds and applications for state licenses prior to today, which was the last of Ave days of grace allowed by Seattle authorities, where the Jitneys have their stronghold. Tacoma city authorities have an nounced, however, that they propose no steps toward enforcement of the new state law. Secretary of State Howcli has no funds at his command to enforce the law in his home city, so the jitneys may ply ther trade there undis turbed. Spokane plans to enforce the law strictly as does Seattle. There is a case pending in the State Supreme Court in which the emergency clause putting the new law into effect April 10 is attacked. A decision is expected this week. If the emergency clause should be declared invalid the law will not be in effect until June 10 and the jitney men will attempt to stop it by referendum. The bill was passed over Governor Lister's veto on the last day of the legislative session, with not one vote to spare in the House. SUNSET ROAD NEARLY DONE Tourists Soon May Us Trunk High way Most of length. OLYMPIA. Wash.. April 15. (Spe cial.) Automobile tourists who wish to travel over the Sunset Highway, the great east and west trunk road of Washington, can do so by the end of this month by shipping their cars by railroad over the short Snoqualraie Pass section between North Bend and teas ton. Highway Commissioner Roy says. The Snoqualmle Pass section will be open by July 1. Three crews now are following the now line. removing slides and putting the roadbed in first class condition. The east side approach to the Snoqualmie Pass, where passage has been difficult, will be ready for travel as far as Kaston soon. Junction City Flans school Fair. JUNCTION CITY. Or.. April 15. (Special.) An industrial school fair will be held in Junction City April 21. 22 and 23. The 45 school districts of Music Can Easily Be Satisfied Why let imaginary obstacles stand in the way of your home enjoy ment of music and entertainment, when our 500 Club plan will provide you with a strictly high-grade piano, without strain on your income, or sacrifice, or skimping? Investigate Eilers Music House "500 Piano Club." This will bring within easy reach just what you have imagined to be a luxury beyond your possibilities. We have made an extra special effort to make this Club one that would appeal to every home without a piano. We have included every high-grade make we handle in order that you could obtain the best. We have made it possible to secure a good, durable piano at a price within reach of all. Even the home that can spare only $1.50 per week can be benefited by this club plan. Not only that, but if it is not right and just as represented, you don't have to keep it. We guarantee satisfaction and our guarantee is backed by the largest musical in strument concern in 'Western America. Would you like to go to the Panama Exposition in San Fran cisco at our expense ? We are offering free trips in connection with our "500 Piano Club." Let us explain how easy you can go. Call, write or phone today. It is to your interest. Northwest Corner Third and Morrison Northern Lane County will compels for the school prizes, a piano, modern heating system, drinking fountain and sectional bookcase. Governor Withy combe and Superintendent Churchill are expected to be present. Three thou sand people may attend the fair. MAYOR'S RECALL SOUGHT Junction City Executive Accused by Discharged Watchman. JUNCTION CITY, Or., April 15. (Spe cial.) KfTorts are being made to have Forest Miller, Mayor, recalled. A peti tion is being circulated charging that the Mayor has failed to have the city ordinances enforced and has been indo lent in regard to administering the laws. J. M. Devers. District Attorney, was In town Tuesday Investigating the mat ter and obtaining evidence. The re quired number of signatures has not yet been obtained. The petition was started by J. A. McFadden, who was recently discharged from the position of night watchman. Those behind the recall of Mayor Miller have not pro posed a man to succeed him. Auto Accident Victims Will Live. MARSHFIELD, Or.. April 15. (Spe cial.) John King and Paul Goodwin, who were injured last night in an auto mobile and motorcycle accident, will recover. Reports that Dr. Dix had amputated King's leg were erroneous, but the member cannot be saved except through grafting six Inches of bone to replace that much tibia that was HAVE YOU HAD THE GRIP? The debility and depression follow ing an attack of the grip is not a fancied disorder. "Post-grippal neu rasthenia" is the medical name for this condition and its seriousness is recog nized by all medical writers. One authority says: "Broadly speak ing, every victim of grip will suffer from post-grippal neurasthenia alse. Lowering of nervous tone, with in creased irritability is the most strik ing effect of the disease, with languor of mind and body, disturbed sleep and vague pains in the head and else where." Every sufferer will recognize the symptoms. What Is the remedy? After tbe fever has passed and the influenza has subsided the diet should be more liberal but be limited to arti cles easily digested; rest and sufficient sleep are essential and Dr. Williams' Pink Pills are the only medicine re quired In most cases. This treatment should be continued until the patient is completely restored to normal health and spirits. It is a specific treatment and rarely If ever falls. Send today for the booklet "Building Up the Blood." It Is free if you men tion this paper. Address the Dr. Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady, N. Y. Your own druggist sells Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. Broadway at Alder GoprricHl Bart ScWfn-r If Una broken out and lost when the leg crushed. tilrl Hurt by Car. Miss Winifred Halyton. IIS Seven teenth street North, was badly bruisrd when a car with the ldenso number 3-j3 struck her. the accident occuring on Alder street near the Seward Hotel, about 5:30 I. M. yesterday. She was taken into the hotel and Dr. John O. Swcnsson attended her. After she had recovered from the shock she was removed to her home. Dr. Swensson said that the bruises were not serious. Miss Kalstou Is stenographer for J. L. Ro.orth. WE HAVE BEEN TO THE Expositions at San Francisco and San Diego and are in position to give the public reliable and helpful information. If you are contemplating Going East we will arrange an enjoy able trip through Cali fornia with stop-overs to see the Fairs. Two routes: Via El Paso and Golden State Lim ited; or via Colorado and Rocky Mountain Limited LOW FARES FAST TIME RAIL OR STEAMER Tickets, reservations, etc. M. J. GEARY, General Apent. Pans. Dept., Ill Third Street, Portland. Or. Phones: -Main 334, A -'oS. KEEP FEET Tells Rheumatism Sufferers Take Salts and Get Rid of Uric Acid. to Rheumatism is no respecter of age. sex. color or rank. If not the moat dangerous of human afflictions it la one of the most painful. Those subject to rheumatism should eat less meat, dieps as warmly as possible, avoid any undue exposure and, above all. drlnlc lots of pure water. Rheumatism is caused by uric acid which is generated in the bowels and absorbed into the blood. It Is the function of the kidneys to filter this acid from the blood and cast it out In the urine: the pores of the skin arw also a means of freeing; the blood of this Impurity. In damp and chilly, cold weather the skin pores are closed thus forcing- tha kidneys to do double work, they become weak and sluggish, and fail to eliminate this uric acid which keeps accumulating and circu lating through the system, eventually settling in the joint and muscles causing stiffness, soreness and vain called rheumatism. At the first twins of rheumatism get from any pharmacy about four ounces of Jad Sails: put a t&Qlespoon ful In a glass of water and drink be fore breakfast each morning for a week. Tills is said to eliminate urio acid by stimulating the kidneys to normal action, thus ridding the blood of these impurities. Jad Salts is inexpensive, harmless and is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice, combined with lltlua and is used with excellent results by thousands of folks who are subject to rheumatism. Here you have a pleai ant, effervescent lithia-water drir.k which overcomes uric a id and is leu licial to jour kidneys as well. Auv. DRESS WARM AND DRY