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TITE MORNING OREGONTAN. FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 1915. EPISCOPAL FUND IS SUBJECT OF SUIT Bishop Sumner Demands Ac counting of Agent of Late I Bishop Scadding. I DETAILED FIGURES ASKED Charles B. Pfaler, Formerly of Fort land, Charged in Action Begun v in San Diego 'With Having De stroyed Certain Records. SAN DIEGO. Cal., June 3. (Special.) Demanding an accounting of the bishop's fund of the Protestant Episco pal Church of Oregon, a suit was filed In the Superior Court here today against Charles B. Pfaler, formerly of Portland, Or. The action has been in stituted by a San Diego firm of attor neys for Bishop Walter T. Sumner, of the diocese of Oregon. It Is said in the complaint that the fund amounted to about $100,000 and. the income to $6000 a year. Pfaler. it is recited, waa em ployed by the late Bishop Scadding. of Portland, as an accountant of the fund a.nd to make collections. ' ' Bishop Sumner succeeded Bishop Ecadding on the latter's death and cer tain portions of the fund were turned over to him, 'but he sets forth that he has been unable to secure from Pfaler any statement by which the exact con dition of the fund can be determined. It Is alleged in the complaint that Pfaler has failed and refused to make an accounting and that he has de stroyed certain records since the death pf Bishop Scadding. The court is asked to cite Pfaler and require of him a full accounting, with an itemized statement of the receipts K.nd expenditures, so that the exact condition of the fund can be learned. COME OF RECORDS DESTROYED Clergy Deny Aspersions on Late j , Bishop Were Intended. Bishop Eumner left Portland last week for California and he is thought to be in San Francisco now. ' A replevin action against Mr. Phaler had been de termined on prior to his leaving for the South, to compel him to return the books and accounts of the Episcopal diocese of Oregon, which he refused to urrender following the death of the late Bishop Scadding. As secretary and accountant for Bishop Scadding, Air. Phaler, formerly of Portland, had the records in his possession. Bishop Sumner was un successful In obtaining their return and continued correspondence failed to induce Mr. Phaler to make an account ing. When pressed for an explanation Mr. Phaler intimated that members of the clergy In Portland were seeking to east aspersions upon the character of the late Bishop, a charge which is said by Episcopal clergymen in Portland to be without foundation. Mr. Phaler aid he had destroyed the books to prevent their falling into the hands o those who were attacking the character cf Bishop Scadding. .. No criminal action for the destruc tion of property is contemplated against Mr. Phaler at this time, say members of the Portland clergy, but Bishop Pumner reached the decision In May that a replevin suit should be brought to secure the return of the books. STEEL COMBINE UPHELD (Continued From TMrt Pao. , Jurisdiction of the case for that par ticular purpose. A synopsis of the decision of the senior judge, George Bufflngton, pre pared by direction of the court, saya that the keynote of the entire opinion is that "this case, a proceeding under the Sherman anti-trust law. Is largely one of business facts." In another part of the opinion the eourt says that "the real test of mo nopoly is not the size of that which is acquired, but the trade power of that which is not acquired." Mere Size Not Teat. If mere size were the test of mo nopoly and trade restraint," the court further on said, "we have not one, but half a dozen unlawful monopolies- in the large department stores of a single city." The eourt found nothing wrong in the Steel Corporation's acquiring the Tennessee Coal & Iron Company dur ing the financial panic of 1907, and thus virtually approves the attitude of the Roosevelt Administration in not Interfering with that deal. On this point the court held that the output of Tennessee at the time was only 1.7 per cent of the country's total output; that up to that time It had not been a 'business success; that its product, rails, was made at a loss; that its ultimate success was doubtful and involved a further outlay of J25.00u,a00, and that the purchase of the Tennessee prop erty, aa well as that of several other steel concerns earlier in the history of the big corporation, was made in fair business course and waa "the honest exertion of one's right to conduct for one's benefit, unaccompanied by a 'wrongful motive to Injure others." Carnegie Cleared of Blame, With regard to Andrew Carnegie, whom the Government charged was a . party to the "unlawful combination" . and "took the bonds of the corporation. with all the infirmities attaching to ; such participation," the court found that there is no proof that he accepted any other relation In the formation of the Steel Corporation than that o teller of his stocks and bonds, and that the court accepts Mr. Carnegie's state ment that he disposed of his interests in a desire to retire from active busi ness. Four Judges, Buffington. McPherson. Hunt and Woolley, sat in this case. The next step In the case will be the filing of a formal decree, and the Government will probably then take an appeal to the Supreme Court. Judge Buffington wrote the princi pal opinion and Judge Woolley wrote a concurring opinion, in which 'Judge Hnnt concurred. The court state that "all the members of the court ara in agreement as to the decree that will be entered." although they are not In complete accord concerning every step" by which that result is reached. Test of Monopoly Set Forth. The principal opinion says that all the trust cases thus far determined set tle down to this, that only such com binations are within the Sherman act as by reason of the intent of those forming them or the inherent nature of their contemplated act wrong the public by unduly restricting com petition or unduly obstructing the course of, trade. It further holds the questions of fact for the court to de termine to be whether, when the bill was filed, the Steel Corporation waa unduly restricting competition or un duly obstructing trade in the home market, and. lastly, had the Steel Cor poration these objects In view when It was formed In 1901. The opinion holds the proofs show that, when the bill was filed, the competitors of the Steel Cor poration were doing 60 per cent of the country's steel and iron business. The test of monopoly, the opinion says, is not the size of that which is acquired but the trade power ofhat which Is not acquired. In the 10 years since the Steel Corporation was formed, it has in creased its business about 40 per cent. Nine great competing steel companies have increased theirs more, the lowest one 63 per cent, the highest 3700 per cent. With the completion of the Erie Canal. Lake Superior ores can be brought cheaper to New York harbor than to Pittsburg. This- means, the opinion says, blast furnaces on New York harbor waters. On the basis of tile actual iron units in ore. Cuban ores can be delivered in Philadelphia at one-half the cost of Lake Superior. Facts and figures show that there Is no possibility of Lake Superior ore monopoly. The Cambria Steel Company presi dent, the opinion said, showed that the United States steel could not put it out of business. Girr Dinner Deals ITnlawfnl. The opinion takes up the Gary din ners, in the panic of 1907, and the for mation of committees in different branches of the whole steel trade of the country that followed. It finds in some of such meetings evidence that convinces the court that the result of these meetings and their purpose was to maintain prices. It concedes the participants thought they were acting within their legal rights and acquits them of any unlawful intent, but holds the result was unlawful. It says such practices were stopped before the bill was filed, the recent Congressional lesr islatioii covers this matter, that the court has no fear of its repetition, but that if the Government desires the court will retain Jurisdiction to pre vent a repetition. The .concurring opinion of Judge Woolley. which is adopted by Judge Hunt, draws the distinction between the actual power of the Steel Corpora tion to monopolize and the intent of those who formed It to actually mo nopolize. As to its powers to monopo lize. Judge Woolley finds that with respect to its control over raw ma terials the corporation Is acquitted of monopoly. and the Dills dismissed against the defendants Rockefeller, who were charged to have combined with the corporation In restraining trade In iron ores. As to finished prod ucts, he holds the Steel Corporation does not dominate, that its size and power-have not retarded the growth of competitors, and, distinguishing its power from the intent of Its formers, it is not in its Inherent nature a mo nopoly, nor is its necessary effect to unduly restrain trade. LAYMEN WARNED OF NAVY NEED BY FISKE America's Exposure to Defeat Pictured by Admiral With Theoretical Attack. SHIPS OF ALL KINDS URGED PORTAGE ROAD RETAINED STATE TO KEEP CEL1LO TRACK AS I.O.N AS USEFUL. Parole Officer Appointment Deferred Convention Attendance Permitted. Veterans' Rations Considered. SALEM, Or, June 3 (Special.) On recommendation of the Portage Rail road Commission the State Board of Control today decided to retain the rail road at Celilo until it is proved that the canal has rendered It useless. It was announced that several boats had experienced trouble during high winds in passing through the locks. The Cen tral Oregon Land Company, which had made an offer for the rails and other equipment for use on its line from Prineville to Metolius. was informed that they were not for sale. The board today deferred the appoint ment" of a state parole ofllcer until the return of Governor Withycombe. An opinion by Attorney-General Brown, advising that the appointment could be made by the Board or by the prison superintenednt If so authorized by the Board, was ready.' Joe Keller will be reappointed. Superintendent Moore, of the State Blind School, received permission to at tend a convention of instructors of the blind in Berkeley, and Superintendent Bellinger, of the Tuberculosis Institute, was permitted to attend a convention In Seattle relating to tuberculosis. The Board announced that the state would pay only transportation of super intendents of institutions attending con ventions on the Pacitlc Coast, and per mission would not be granted for at tendance at conventions In the East. A request that veterans of the Civil War living in cottag-es near the Sol diers" Home In Roseburg be provisioned from the institution's commissary was referred to the commandant of the home lor investigation and recommendation. Veterans living in cottages furnished by the state obtain supplies from the. Etate, but those living in cottages rented Dy tnemseives do not. ACCOSED MAN IS QUOTED MURDER CHARGE EXPECTED BY FARXUJl, SAYS "WITNESS. - Merchant Ik Called at Trial In Ef fort Identify Body an That of Edna Morgan. ROSEBURG., Or., June 3. (Special.) "I will be accused of this crime" was the statement credited to Roy i'arnum, on trial here charged with the murder of Edna Morgan, of Cow Creek Val ley, by H. H. Beamer, in the ruins of whose barn the body of the dead girl was found on the morning of Decem ber 9, 1914. "Roy Farnum was one of the first men to arrive at the scene of the fire," said the witness. "He tied his horse near the gate and walked slowly to the spot where the body was smoulder ing on a pile of hay. He gazed at the body for a moment, then turned and said he wou-ld probably be accused of the crime. He left the scene of the fire soon afterward and I did not see him during the remainder of the day." A. H. Henson, a. Glendale merchant, testified that he sold members of the Morgan family a corset a few weeks prior to the disappearance of Edna Morgan. The patent numbers on the supporter buckles of the corset found in the ruins of the Beamer barn were identified by the witness as being identical with the patent numbers on corsets of similar manufacture handled by his store. Drs. A. F. Sether. of Roseburg; K. L. Kauffman, of Forest Grove, and H. R. Marsh, of Glendale, agreed that the woman, whos body they examined, was soon to become a mother. Dr. Forbes, of Canyonvllle, testified .regarding a conversation which he had with Roy Farnum a month before Edna Morgan disappeared. In this conversation. Dr. Forbes said. Farnum represented that his girl cousin was in a delicate condition and needed Immedi ate help. It Is not believed the state will close Us case before Saturday. Only 19 of 130 witnesses have thus far been examined. Dr. Steiner, of the State Hospital, will testify for the defense. George L. Baker Is broad enough to extend a hearing to every man or wom an or interest, and courageous enough to insist upon It In every case where he is charged with responsibility of action. A good point to remember when voting for Commissioner. Adv. United States Fleet, Undeveloped, Insufficiently Manned, .Would Be Called Ou to Meet Possi ble Foe's Best, Is View. ANNAPOLIS. Md.. June 3. Rear Admiral Fiske, who attracted wide spread attention by his statements to the House naval committeepn the lack of adequate naval equipment and who later retired from the office of aide for operations in the Navy Department, spoke at length tonight at the naval academy alumni dinner of the needs of the Navy and the necessity of mak ing laymen realize them. Admiral Fiske irequently was Inter rupted by applause, Daniels Praises Wilson. Secretary Daniels was the first speaker, responding to the toast of "The President." He included Presi dent Wilson among three Presidents who stand highest In "the divine qual ity of patience, joined with firmness." The other two were Lincoln and Mc Kinley. "Confidence in our Commander-in-Chief is nowhere given so fully and freely as by the men in the service, for we have tested his cordial and earnest sympathy and support every day since he entered the White House." It was the first alumni banquet at which no liquors were served. Secretary Daniels would make no comment on Admiral Fiske's address. "Let us estimate the situation briefly and consider first what kind of an at tack we should have to guard against." said Admiral Fiske. "Evidently an at tack by one of the great naval powers is the only kind we need consider. Foe Wonld Send Full Force. "What would be the character of the attacking force? Clearly the attacking force would be as great as the attack ing power could spa.re, in order to Insure its success and minimize its losses. This means that the attack ing force would Include battle cruis ers, dreadnoughts, pre-dreadnoughts, scouts, cruisers, destroyers, submarines, mine depot ships, mine-layers, jnlne sweepers, airships and aeroplanes, all fully manned and all strategically di rected by a general staff. "What have we with which to op pose this force? A smaller number of dreadnoughts, pre-dreadnoughts and destroyers than the enemy would bring; no battle cruisers, no effective scouts, one airship recently contracted for, only three good aeroplanes, not yet ready; an embryonic aeronautical serv ice; two mine depot ships, one mine layer and 12 mine sweepers; also about 45 submarines of all kinds and ages distributed over the Atlantic and Pa cific coasts, Panama, Hawaii and the Philippines. Peace Personnel la Short. "None of these has ever attempted feats like those so .effectively per formed in foreign navies now. and an inadequate merchant marine 'from which to get auxiliaries. To man even this insufficient material we have an enlisted personnel insufficient even in time of peace, and no trained reserves and no general staff or similar agency to direct the whole. "This means that if the United States desires that the Navy be able to guard our coast effectively against the only kind of attack that would be made the Navy must obtain several types of ves sels and instruments that we do not now possess (or possess In only In sufficient measure); must learn to use them, both as units and as members of one great unit, with a skill at least equal to that with which foreign navies already use them. General Staff la trged. "We must enlist and efficiently train as large a force of enlisted men, active and reserve, as our probable enemy would send, and must develop a gen eral staff or some similar apency as skillful and experienced as theirs. "We, as naval officers, realize all this; but this will accomplish nothing unless we make the laymen realize it, too. If we fear to do this lest we in cur displeasure and spoil our Individual careers, we are unworthy of the uni form we wear, and we fail our country in her hour of need Just as effectually as if we deserted her flag ln'war." Kelso Whisky Poured in River. KELSO, Wash.. June 3. (Special.) More than 150 pint bottles and a dozen quart bottles of bootlegger's whisky, seized by the city authorities several months ago, were emptied into the Cow litz River yesterday afternoon by City Marshal Fannon. The Marshal destroyed the liquor under orders of the City Council, and there were few spectators. s no announcement of the work in hand was made. THE PRICE OF SUCCESS Many people pay a terrible price for success, sacrificing for rt health and happiness. Neurasthenia, a typically American disease, is due to worry over the struggle for success more than to any other one thing. Neurasthenia Is a condition of nerv ous exhaustion in whtch the system fails to recuperate after unusual de mands upon Its nervous energy. Its symptoms are over-sensitiveness, irri tability, a disposition to worry over trifles, headache, possibly nausea. The treatment Is one of nutrition of the nerve cells, requiring a non-alcoholic tonic. As the nerves get their nourishment from the blood the treat ment must be directed towards build ing up the blood. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills act directly on the blood and with proper regulation of the diet have proved of the greatest benefit in many cases of -neurasthenia. A tendency to anemia, or bloodlessness, shown by most neurasthenic patients. Is also cor rected by these tonic pills. Tour own druggist sells Dr. Wiliams' Pink-Pills. Be&irk the treatment today, before your condition becomes chronic Two useful books "Diseases of the Nervous System" and "What to Eat and How to Eat" will be sent free by the Dr. Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady, N. T., If you mention this paper. WANTED A MAX OR WOMAN Who has the ability and character to take hold of the advertising: of a high-class pub lication and permanently represent it in Portland. Must have experience and be able to show results. An attractive proposition will be made to such a party. Call Saturday forenoon. 213, Orasonlan bid., Portland. Or. June White and Clearance Sales n a Ji p OCT A ' ii ii ir x ii l irw "v Throughout the Store 500 Silk Taffeta Skirts New Models Just Received Selling Regularly at $6.65, $7.25, $7.75 June White Sale $5.45 Smart styles of taffeta silk, peaudesoie and silk poplin, in black and white stripes, hairline stripes, small, medium and checkerboard checks, also all black, featuring the new shirred and corded yoke effects, the six-section models and box-pleated styles with yoke top. Five of these most attractive and popular skirts are shown in the illustration. Third Floor A1KD $1 Crepe and Long Cloth Gowns 79c Fancy crepe gowns in white, pink and blue, or dainty fig ures. In round neck, slip-over style, lace and embroidery edged, or yokes of contrasting crepe. Longcloth gowns with square and round yokes, trimmed with laces and embroi deries and net, drawn with ribbon. 75 c Fancy Crepe Slip-Over Gowns 49c Of fancy figured and flowered crepes, made with kimono sleeves, lace finish at neck and sleeves. 75c and $1.00 Long Cloth and Crepe Gowns 59c High or V-neck styles, with long sleeves or round, square and V-neck in slip-over style. Embroidery edging and wide banding, yokes of lace and embroidery trimming. 75 c Outing Flannel Gowns at 49c Just the thing for outing and beach wear. Made of fancy striped flannelette, with turn-dewn collar, double yoke back and front. Full length and width. x 35c to 50c Long Cloth Corset Covers 29c Excellent quality material, trimmed with embroidery and lace, some with deep yokes- Sizes 36 to 44. $1 Waisted Style Combinations 79c In two styles, with deep yoke of embroidery and lace, trimmed with .edgings. Flat or knickerbocker drawers, trimmed to match. All sizes. Basement $1.50 to $1.75 Long Crepe Kimonos 98c Of plain colored crepe, fancy figured crepe and genuine Japanese figured crepe. Made in regulation Japanese style, with large sleeves and sash, or in Empire style with elastic at waistline, with self shir rings or fancy figured crepes with raglan sleeves, cord trimmed. Extra- Basement ordinary kimonos at this price. PICTORIAL Review Patterns The Best in World Without Question THIS STORE ONLY Pacific Phone Marshall 5000 Home Phone A 6691 .Merchandise cf c Merit Only Mail and Telephone Orders Filled by Expert Shoppers PICTORIAL Review Patterns The Best in World Without Question THIS STORE ONLY Fiber Silk Outing Sweaters June White Sale $5.95 A New Shipment Just Received The fiber silk sweaters are becoming much more popular than the all silk garments they have the same identical appearance they wear much better and the price is just about half. This particular style is the correct thing for golfing, tennis, motoring and all sports wear, made in V-neck style, patch pockets and belted back. Made extra long and ample. In two-tone combinations of black and white, black and green, black and gold, and plain colors, rose, emerald, gold and azure blue. Very special at $5.95. Third Floor fiX $3.50 Real Crepe de Chine Blouses tjj June White Sale $1.95 New models, just received for this sale, in an excellent quality crepe de chine, also daintily trim'd voile blouses, made in the latest styles, with the popular two-in-one collars, worn low or high-buttoned, also with fancy trimmAri til Jr match thecollars, some finished with hemstitching. VI " Third Floor. Just Received by Express the Popular Middy House Dress Aprons 59c 75c if Sold at the Regular Price Made of plain colors, blue, pink, cadet and navy, also in light figured percales. With sailor collar, V-neck, laced front, belted all around, finished with white pipings. In style exactly , as illustrated. 75c New Regulation Coverall Aprons 59c Made with kimono sleeves, round neck, belted back, pockets finished with white piping. Made of percale in plain colors, checks and stripes. -Fourth Floor Continuing the June Sale of Undergarments New Specials Added Every Day American Und'muslins . French Undermuslins that are a work of art delicate yet durable, beautiful yet service able; all at the most extraor dinary sale prices, so that any woman may have this exquisite lingerie and really afford it. Children's French under wear, too, wonderfully low priced; for instance, French waists, $1.19 and $1.39; ' Princess slips, $4.59 to $6.79; skirts, 98c to $2.98; gowns, $1.49 to $5.39; French guimpes, $2.49 to $3.35; drawers from 55c to $2.10. CORSET COVERS Regularly 50c, 75c to 85c SALE, 39c AND 59c Of lingerie cloth, crossbar nain sook and secco silk, trimmed with lace and embroidery insertion, edg ing and beading, with and without sleeves. A great variety to choose from. DRAWERS, 39c AND 59c Regular Prices 50c and 75c Knicker or flat-leg style, open or closed, of longcloth and crepe, lace and embroidery trimmed. Ex tra quality garments. . Fourth Floor New Sport Hats $2.95 REGULARLY FROM $3.75 TO $4.50 Entirely netv -first shoivn at the Lipman-Wolfe Store. In the greatest collection of jaunty models, in felt and split strata combinations, ron-and-roTo style, soft, pliable hemps all with the latest facings of hemp, in delicate Summer colorings and, finished in sports style with grosgrain bands. -bVomen, misses and girls alike are wearing them this season, for they are most charming and becoming. ' Second Floor 95 Black and White Untrimmed Sailors Sold Regularly $1.25, $1,50 to $2,25 The most popular hats for present and midsummer wear, in large, medium and small shapes, in black and white, extra fine genuine Milan hemp. Extraordinary at 95c. The Newest Trimming Flowers ROSES 95c Roses 50c 35c Roses. . ... .19c At 50c, large single silk roses, with glossy foliage. At 19c, cluster roses, 12 tiny moss roses in each bunch, with moss rose foliage. They come in geranium, rose, amaranthe and the new shade of yellow. Baaement $2.00 New Model Front Lace Corsets $1.29 Just received, these Summer -models, of batistewith medium bustline, long hips and back. Neatly finished, with embroidery, and two pairs supporters attached. The first time we have ever been able to offer a front-lace corset at anywhere near this price. v Sizes 20 to 28. $2.00 New Flesh Tint Summer Corsets $1.19 These corsets are well known for their extreme wearing qualities and comfort. Shown in the new flesh tint, so popular this Spring. In low-bust, long-hip and back style, with elastic gore to give ease in sitting. Finished at top with embroidery, and two pairs supporters. Sizes 1 9 to 28. EXTRA New Shipment Brassieres, Spec'l 25c Excellent quality materials, finished with embroidery edging. Hook front and cross-back styles, fully reinforced under arm. Sizes 34 to 46. BaMment 75c Gingham House Dresses 59c Striped and checked dresses, with round collars, short sleeves, trimmed with pipings. Plain skirts, with piped waistlines. Sizes 36 to 44. 75c Coverall Aprons, New Styles, 50c Open-front or back styles, or buttoned down entire side front. Trimmed with wide bands and pipings. In light and dark percales, in figures and dotes. " Basement Women's and Children's Summer Hosiery Women's Fiber Boot Stockings, Special, 25c Extra fine grade of hosiery, in black and white and the new Summer colors. Made with cotton top and wide fiber silk boot, elastic and fully reinforced. Women's Seamless Lisle Stockings, Special, 18c Black or white, extra elastic garter top, seamless, double heel and toe. Durable Summer stockings. EXTRA ! Children's New Summer Sox, 18c Smart new sox, in the latest fancy-colored tops and checked borders. Sizes 4 J2 to 9. 25c Boys' and Girls' Ribbed Stockings, 17c Special, Three Pairs for 50c Extra durable stockings, seamless, with double heel and toe. made for hard wear. In black and white, all sizes. Basement . 75c Middy Blouses-Three New Styles59c One with laced front, the others deep V-neck, with square or V-col-lars, piped or braid trimmed. In white, with cadet, navy, red collars, or all white. Sizes 6 to 20 years. $1.25 Middy Blouses for Outing Wear 89c Attractive styles, lace front or finished with tie. In white or white with red, cadet or navy collars, white braid trimmed. Pockets and cuffs trimmed to match. Sizes from 8 years to 20 years. Buemt Boys' Newest Style Wash Suits 50c Splendid Tittle suits for boys 2J to 8 years. In popular Oliver style, with white blouses and cadet, navy and tan pants, or striped and plain combinations, also all plain color, pearl buttons and cord trimming. Boys' Percale, Gingham, Chambray Blouses 25c In light and dark colors, in plain colors, "stripes, made with pointed collars, yoke backs and open cur is, tapeless style, Sizes 6 to 1 4 years. Basement