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THE MOUSING OREGOXIAIf. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 1915. STRIKE ARBITRATION IS BELIEVED NEAR Chicago Company, City and Carmen's Union Officials Are Almost Agreed. SOME "L" TRAINS RUN Autos and Buses TTsed Extensively. Federal Court Tates Hand by Or dering Kecelver for Oak Park El crated Line to Operate. CHICAGO. Juno 15. After a confer ence of elevated and. surface car com pany officials and representatives of more than 14,000 carmen, who went on etrike at midnight Sunday, held with Mayor Thompson and the City Council, it was reported at midnight that an agreement to arbitrate had been almost reached. The conference began early In the afternoon. "It looks hopeful," Bald Mayor Thompson. "I wouldn't be surprised to see the men back on the cars in 24 hours. It looks as if the conferees soon will be able to decide on a board of arbitrators." "They virtually have reached an agreement on everything except the discussion of wages and trip care, said Alderman Kance. "It looks like an early settlement." Applause in the office where the con ference was held was heard in the cor ridor outside. Alderman Nance, who emerged shortly after, said Leonard A. Busby, president of the surface lines, and William Quinlan, president of the surface men's union, had gone into an anteroom to talk things over. Ada of Violence Are Fen. The second day of the strike of streetcar men here passed' today with the elevator companies running occa sional trains over part of Its system and the continued tie-up of the surface lines. Only a few minor acts of violence were reported in connection with the operation of the elevated trains, which carried few passengers and made ir regular stops. Prospects that the United States Government would over see the operation of the Oak Park di vision of the elevated system were seen In an order by C. C Kohlsaat, Judge of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals, directing Samuel Insull. re ceiver of the Chicago & Oak Park Ele vated Railroad, to resume operations at once, to report any "unlawful inter ference or obstruction by any persons whomsoever for such action as the court may deem proper. Street Traffic Congested. In the meantime, the great mass of the population walked to work or rode in automobiles, steam trains or 'buses, which included vehicles of all descrip tions, ranging from the converted ice wagon to the huge delivery motor trucks with seats for 40 or 60 passen gers. In spite of 4he absence of streetcars, traffic was worse congested tonight than ever before. Police officials were . attempting to work out a scheme of regulation to control motor cars, which have been running through the shop ping quarters in the heart of the city. An effort may be made to keep the cars from entering the down-town streets and provide stations Just outside -where they can discharge and receive passen gers. The Chicago & OaTi Park Elevated Railroad Company, operating- about 10 miles of road on the West Side, went into United States District Court some time ago and obtained the appointment of Samuel Insull as receiver at the in stance of a suit brought against it by the Central Trust Company of New Tork. Federal Court Has Charge. The receivership has not yet been discharged and the Federal Court has charge through the receiver of the op eration of the road and the. employes of the road are thus employes of the court. Provision also was made In the or der for fair treatment of the employes who have gone on strike, in the direc tion that the receiver shall furnish to the court all information as to the facts and circumstances in which the strike was called. The order also empowers the man agement to operate the trains by the best means obtainable. Consequntly the receiver Is directed to resume op eration without delay, "employing such men as may be available for the pur pose." - Reports from Eastern labor centers are that numerous strikebreakers are on their way here from the East. Sev eral hundred recruited in this city are boused in outlying barm. The Illinois Senate, after a lively ses sion at Springfield, directed the State Public Utilities Commission to make an Immediate investigation of the strike, with a view of bringing about a settlement. STREETCAR. CONDUCTOR RICH Chicagoan's Fortune Is Estimated at Quarter Million. CHICAGO, June 15 Henry Toberg, a streetcar conductor, whose wealth is estimated by his fellow workmen to be $250,000, is today enjoying his first va cation since 1S87, as & result of the streetcar strike. Toberg has been termed the "richest conductor in the world." He owns stock in the Chicago Railways which he pur chased more than 20 years ago. Divi dends from this stock, his associates say, amount to three or four times more than his annual wages. Toberg also owns valuable stocks and bonds, a hotel and other buildings from which he re ceives big: rentals. Toberg has been a streetcar conduc tor 40 years. RAIL WORK ANNOUNCED (Continued From First Page.) of the closer local touch and its effect upon their relations wi'th the public. "With the Portland, Eugene & East ern it has been different in one im portant respect. It was from the start designed for a comprehensive inde pendent electric railway system to serve thoroughly all the Willamette Valley cities, together with some of the connecting valleys, and to be oper ated independently like the great Pa cific electric system of Southern Cali fornia. "This ambition unfortunately was thwarted and the scope of its extension and usefulness to the public much abridged by the insistence upon the part of the steam line trainmen that they must be given preference in electric-line employment and their much higher wage scale and more expensive schedules and operating conditions must apply to these Oregon electric lines, because they were in part made up of Southern Pacific steam lines being electrified. This, coming about the time that attacks upon railway ownership and management were most virulent and the financing of new con etruction most difficult, forced the Southern Pacific to reduce its electric railway building in Oregon greatly and to take over the operation of lines already built. 150 Miles Electrically Operated. "As is generally known, we have only about lo0 miles electrically oper ated, although our material la largely purchased, paid for and here on the ground ready for the completion of about 350 miles of electric lines. We even have built about 100 miles already for electrification, this latter being operated by steam. I am glad to say, however, that of this the much-needed line from Whiteson to Corvallis will be electrified in the very near future, and I have not ceased to urge the com pletion of severs .of the other lines originally arranged. "What will I do next? Well. I've been at it pretty hard now for about 50 years, and as everybody is advising me to stop and get my breath for a year or two at least until these finan cial clouds roll by I suppose I ought to do it. Yet there is so much still to do that It looks almost cowardly to ease up Just because more than the average amount of effort Is necessary in times like these. "There are plenty of opportunities, but so far as they have definitely de veloped for me they are in the East and Southwest. Such a move is out of the question fV Mrs. Strahorn and myself. Our love for the Pacific North west, the best land under the sun, which has grown stronger with each new constructive effort, and our deep attachment for our friends everywhere up here, as well as our Spokane home, settles all this off-hand. Need of Pioneering Is Shown. "While I am in no hurry, I am of course too restless to stay out of the game long. I naturally will take up some railroad project after I have had the necessary time to look the field over carefully. We all know that there is need for pioneering lines' in several directions, but that existing companies, under present conditions, cannot be ex pected to supply them. All the lines with which I am familiar have their hands full taking care of their prob lems of the many regular maintenance and construction items and operation under steadily increasing costs and diminished earnings. It looks as though the pioneering and development of new fields by railroads for a long time to come must begin with the communities themselves and be prompted and pushed up to a certain stage by independent local organizations, much as it was done -30 years ago all over the coun try." Mr. Strahorn's retirement from the presidency of the Portland, Eugene & Eastern marks the practical completion during the past ten years of- four im portant railway lines in 'the Pacific Northwest under his presidency and management, three of which he projected and in their inception fi nanced himself. The other three were the North Coast Railway lines through the entire length of the Takima Valley, the Portland Spokane Short Line of the same com pany and the Takima Valley Trans portation Company's electric lines radiating from the City of North Yakima through the tributary valleys. In connection with the Portland-Spokane line he originated, planned and had charge of the Spokane Union Terminals until they were well ad vanced toward completion. All these properties are now a part of the Oregon-Washington & Navigation Company. NEWBERG WINS $50,000 FRIENDS' MEETING IS TOLD MR. HILL'S TERMS ARE MET. Announcement Made to Yearly Session That Remainder of 100,000 for ' CoUesre Has Been Raised. NEWBERG. Or., June 15. (Special.) The members of the Friends' denom ination here are occupied this week with the yearly meeting of Friends, with a large attendance from Oregon, Idaho and Washington. It was announced early in the session that the fund for NewDerg College, to which James J. Hill promised 150,000, had reached the required amount to make Mr. Hill's gift a certainty. He prom ised the donation on condition that the remainder of a $100,000 endowment be raised. One of the prominent speakers at the meeting of Friends is B. Willey Beede. of the Kennedy School of Missions, of Hartford, Conn., Theological School, who has made daily addresses on the subject of missions maintained by the Friends -in many parts of the country. At a special temperance meeting an address was made by Rev. Charles M. Lascault, of Havlland, Kan. The subjects calling for general dis cussion thus far have been "Evangelis tic and Church Extension Work," "Lit erature." "Temperance," "Education" and "Systematio Giving." Tile exer cises have been interspersed with vocal and instrumental music. The meeting closed today. Lindley A. Wells, of Port land, was again appointed yearly meet ing superintendent of evangelistic and church extension work. O. A. C. Regent Is Named. OREGON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, Corvallis, June 15. (Special.) Presi dent Kerr has Just announced the ap pointment by the board of regents of Mrs. Mary E. Fawcett, of Kenilworth, 111., as dean of women --at the Oregon State Agricultural College. Mrs. Fawcett is a native of Illinois. After being graduated from the Galena High School and studying for a time at tne Illinois State Normal School she entered Ohio State University and re ceived the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Her high scholastic attainments won for her election to Phi Beta Kappa. In 1909 she received the master's degree from the University of Illinois. For three years she taught English and rhetoric in that Institution, and was then made acting dean of women, which position she held until 1913. Your Own Home Better Homes for Leas Let us build for you, on your lot or ours. Terms like rent. The Oregon Home Builders Oliver K. Jeffery, President. 13th. Floor Northwestern Bank Bldg. A Great Suit Sacrifice Deeply reduced prices are in effect on all my 1915 Spring Suits for men. Smart models, cleverly tailored, offered at money-saving: prices. f Every Reduction Genuine Men's $35 Suits Now $27.50 Men's $30 Suits Now $23.50 Men's $25 Suits Now $19.85 Men's $20 Suits Now $14.85 Blues, Blacks, Full Dress and Tuxedos at the Same Reductions Main Floor BEN SELLING CLOTHIER Morrison at Fourth STATE'S AID IS SOUGHT SHORT RAILWAYS WANT BETTER PAY FOR HAII.IX MAIL. Meeting at Multnomah Hotel Adopt. Resolution Outlining; Effort to Have Utilities Body Intercede By asking: the Oresron Public Utilities Commission to Intercede for them with the Federal authorities having: charge of the schedules for railway mall pay, the officials of the Western Association of Short Line Railways, now in session at the Multnomah Hotel, hopes to pro cure a more favorable scale of rates for handling: the United States mails. The association represents various roads of small mileage in all the states west of the Rocky Mountains. The ob ject of the meeting: is to discuss plans that will enable the member roads to secure better rates for handling; ex press, as well as mall, and to obtain better divisions from the major lines for handling: freight and passengers. The question of interchanging: passes with the major lines also will be con sidered. . The roads represented here complain that the parcel post system Is robbing: them of just revenues. D. M. Swobe, of San Francisco, pres ident of the association, says the or ganization will oppose the Moon bill, pending: in Congress and which he says will further decrease revenues. The association adopted a resolution Introduced by Guy Talbot, of Portland, president of the "Walla Walla Valley Railway, calling for the appointment of a committee of five to confer with oficials of the short line railroads in the state and to arrange for a hearing before the Public Utilities Commission in an effort to bring about action by it favorable to the railroads in their ef forts to obtain an equitable adjustment with the Postoffice Department. DR. DAVID ROBERG IS ILL State Health Officer-Meet to Visit San Francisco to Recuperate. rr. David N. Rob erg, who is to suc ceed Dr. Calvin S. White on Septem ber 1 as State Health Officer, if he accepts his election to that position by the State Board of Health several weeks ago, and who returned from the Orient a. few days ago, will pass some time in San Francisco attending the convention, of the American Society of Tropical Medicine. Dr. Roberg has been in Manila, Shanghai and other cholera, and bu bonic plague centers in the Orient for the past two years, making an exhaus tive study of these diseases. He is suffering at present from dysentery contracted in the Philippines and. prob ably will remain in San Francisco for the next three weeks to recuperate. Word to this effect has been received by Dr. Andrew C. Smith, member of the State Board of Health. From San Francisco Dr. Roberg ex pects to come direct to Portland. Auto Injudes Son of Publisher. OREGON CITY. Or., June 15. (Spe cial.) Melville Frost. 18, the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Frost, of Corvallis, was Injured today when a delivery automobile belonging to Ward B. Law ton ran over him and broke his leg. The boy was riding on the fender of the car and was thrown to the ground. A. E. Frost is interested in the Benton County Courier, of Corvallis, and re cently moved to that city from here. D. J. Thorne Dies Suddenly. . OREGON CITY. Or, June 15. (Spe cial.) D. J. Thorne, a prominent farmer of the Maple Lane district, dropped dead from an attack of heart trouble a few minutes before 11 'itt. I J: . , 700 Miles of Pictures Charm the Hours on the Scenic Shasta Route Between Portland and San Francisco. Car-window views of the Cascades. Sts kiyous. Mount Shasta and Mount Las sen (only active volcano in the United States), and stop-overs at Shasta Springs mark this wondrous route to California and Its Two World Expositions Low Round-Trip Fares Are Available Over the SOUTHERN PACIFIC Full Particulars. Fares, Reservations. Etc., at City Ticket Office, 80 Sixth St., Cor. Oak, Union Depot or Any Agent. John M. Scott, General Passengrer Agent Portland, Oregon. o'clock last night. His wife survives him, and his. mother, Mrs. Mary Thorne, lives in Portland. Hei leaves two brothers,' F. Thorne and H. J. Thorne, of Portland, and two sisters, Mrs. Flora Raymond, of Washington, and Mrs. Georgia Graham, of Alaska. Mr. Thorne was a native of Wisconsin. INFORMAT FOR Mountain, River and Beach Resorts Where To Take a Short Trip Out of Portland Herewith is a list of short trips in and about Portland. If you are in doubt about any point, or the trip you have heard about is not mentioned here, call at the Information Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce or phone them Bell Phone, Broadway 520 or Automatic, A 6091. Information will gladly be given. Lit erature of interesting points furnished Time Cards, Beach and Mountain Resort literature. The Orego nian asks the names and addresses of tourists for publication. Enclose your business card with names of your party to Summer Resort Dept, The Oregonian, Portland. The Hazejwood Washington St at Tenth. Coziest and Most Attractive Dining-Place in the City. Eight Dining Rooms, Seating Capacity 450. Sea Food and Shell Fish a Specialty The Hm1wo Orchestra ' 3. F. N. Coluurn, Director. 3 to 6, 6 to 8, 9:30 to 10:30 P. It Sunday 6 to 8:30 P. M. ' freight and Passenger 6TEAMJSKS TO TILE DALLES and Way Landings "BAILEY GATZERT Leaves Portland! daily at 7 A at. ex cept Sunday and Monday. Sunday ex cursions to Cascade Locks leave I "DALLES CITY" Leaves Portland Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8:20 A. M. Sunday Cascade Locks excursion ft.O Fare to Ins Dalle and return 12.00 Make reservations for stock and automobllea ALDER-STKEET DOCK, FOBTIAKU Phones Mala !, A 6113. COLUMBIA RIVER HIGHWAT. ' A scenic drive of rare beauty, built along the south shore of the Columbia River, a distance of mors than 40 miles from Portland. A series of remarkable waterfalls, rugged peaks and deep canyons ars among the attractions. MOUNT HOOD RESORTS. Cloud Can Inn is a delightful re treat. 000 feet above sea level, on a sheltered spur of the very moun tain itself, and la located just at the - upper edge of timber line. The trip to the inn usually is mad Dy rail to Hood River and thence by stage. The round-trip rate, includ ing all traveling expenses, is $12.60. Service begins July 1 and continues to September IS. Welch's, Rhododendron, ni Taw. ey'n are located on the south, side of the mountain. Automobile from Portland to either resort, round trip, each S&. RMkiway Beach Elmore Park. Garibaldi Beach and Tillamook; beaches reached by train in a few hours. Splendid beach and good hotels. Hlllcrest Drive A hillside motor drive of unsurpassed beauty. About one hour's drive Best time Just at sunset, but most beautiful view of city and mountains at all times. RELIANCE MT. HOOD AUTO STAGES Daily to Mt. Hood resorts: Ronnd trip, tS; Gov. Camp, 17.60; Reserva tions, tickets and information at ROUTLEGE SEED FLORAL CO.. 169 Second at. PHONES: Main 5038, A 3811. or Irvlngton Garage. Bast 135. WELCH'S HOTEL Oldest resort In the Mount Hood district. Good water, airy bungalows, excellent cuiMno, hunting-, fishing, horseback riding, etc Rates $2 per day. $10 per week. W. E. WELCH, Prop. Welch's P. O.. Oregon. For SIGHTSEEING or OUTING TRIPS Around Portland Call First and Alder or Traffic Manager. Marshall 5100, A 6131. P. R, L. & P. Co. TAWNEY'S MOUNTAIN HOME. Formerly Maul dins' Hotel. Ideal spot. Hunting, fishing-. camp Ins privileges, saddle horses, home cooking, etc. 12 per day. $10 per week. Sunday chicken dinner, 75c Large Independent bungalows tor those who prefer them, F. H. Tawney, Prop., Welch's jr. O., Or. THE MOUNT HOOD, Hood River. Or. Hood River's Leading Hotel. Especially equipped for Summer guests. Fine view overlooking- Columbia River and Cascade Mountains. Nearest R. R. point for parties wishing to visit Mount Hood and Cloud Cap Inn. Convenient to R. R., boat and ferry lines. Rooms with and without bath. Dining-room service a la -carte. Rates 50c to 1.50 per day. Ac commodations can be reserved by mall, wire or phone. C. A. Bell. Proprietor. Columbia River Exranlons Steamers leave Portland daily in the Summer season up the scenlo Columbia. A trip of unsurpassed beauty. It Is possible to travel one way by rail and the other by water. Steamers go as far east as The Dalles. 100 miles from Portland. forestry II u 11 i 1 n a- A pern.. .ient log structure from the Lewis and Clark Pair. Open to the puhi'e free from 9 to 4:30 daily. Take 'W"car on Morrison street to end of line. Estaesda, Casadero, Boll Ran cars leave First and Alder every four hours, dally and Sunday, every hoar as far as Gresham. Good points Cor basket picnic. Lnaber Mill Close inspection, of one of our largest sawmills granted free to visitors upon presentation of permit to be had from Portland Chamber of Commerce. No. 69 fifth street. Stockyards and Parkins- Plant Located on Columbia Slough. Take L" cars, second and Washington, transfer at Killlngsworth avenue to Kenton car. Fare 10 cents, time 4i minutes. Visitors admitted daily except Sunday. Return may be made via St. Johns car. Portland JHeisjhta Council Crest 1200 feet above the city. Take Council Crest car on Washington street; time. 30 minutes each way. Wonderful view of the city and snow-capped mountains. Chinatown Portland has the sec ond largest Chinese population in the United States, and now that San Francisco Chinatown has been burned and rebuilt upon modern lines, Portland has the original Chinatown la the United States. In point of - time CLATSOP BEACH is the nearest to Portland of ax y Coast resorts of the Pacific Northwest. CLATSOP BEACH RESORTS, GEARHART AXD SEASIDE. MAY BE ' VISITED IN ONE DAY. ROUND TRIP, PROM PORTklND 1 sT"1 ROUND TRIP Stop over en route to or from California Expositions, via this route. Observation Parlor Car Seats. Tickets and In fo r m a t i on at Fifth and Stark Streets. Parks Washington Park, head ot i Washington street, with small loo and aviary. Take any car west on Washington street excepting Six teenth; fare 6 cents. ' Celebrated statue, "Coming of the White Man." also "Sacajawea." Excellent view of the city. Clatsop Beach Resort Reached by the S. P. A S. Railroad. A de lightful trip to the Pacific Ocean resorts good hotels good bathing and fishing. A four-hour ride by train down the majestic Columbia River. See the salmon canneries at Astoria. White Salmon Valley and Vicin ity A wonderfully scenic ride over the North Bank Railroad or by ex cursion steamer. On the bluffs overlooking the Columbia River are resorts with scenery rivaling the Alps. At Carson. Collins and Stev enson are hot springs resorts. Mount Adams and Trout Lake are reached from White Salmon by a short stage or auto Journey. Peninsula Parle Sunken Gardens. A city park and well worth a trip. Take St- Johns or Kenton car. Electric car line to Boring, 14 . miles; automobile to Welch's, Rho dodendron and Tawney's, round trip from Portland, 97-75. Same as above with horse stage all the way. $5.76. Don't fail to see Portland's fa mous roses. Ton can see them by observation cars, sightseeing buses or by special autos. Ansco Agents GOOD SERVICE O.UICK SERVICE We develop and print your films or plates the day you bring them in. Our Photo Supply Store la complete in every new and worthwhile photo requisite. Woodard, Clarke & Co. Woodlark Bids- Alder at W. Park HOTEL N0RT0NIA 'The Hotel You Should Know" The ideal hotel for you to stay at while in Portland. VISIT OUR ROOF GARDEN SPACIOUS DINING - ROOM, Where youH enjoy the "differ ent" home cooking. Under the personal management of A. S. HOGUE, Owner-Manager. Eleventh and Washington Sta. Don't Forget The Children's Entertainment While Traveling. Visit our second-floor exhibit of games for the kiddies. mis The J. K. Gill Co. Booksellers. Stationers and Complete Office Outfitters. r SUL UUU hUl SfKUNUS AliU SANATORIUM the greatest health and pleasure resort on the Pacific Coast, in the heart of the Olympic Mountains, open for the season. For full Information address The Manacer, Sol Due, Wash. That Delightful Beach Home, THE ELMORE. At Elmore Park. European only. Large, comfortable rooms amidst home-like surroundings. Broad ver andas, sun porches, overlooking the ocean. Rates $1 per day (one or two persona) Excellent dining service, a la carte, in connection. Make res ervations by phone or mail. THE ELMORE, Kockaway, Oregon. Safety at AH Times, Mt. Hood Auto Line calls and delivers to any part of city, day or night, to Mount Hood resorts. Round trip, $5; Govern ment Camp, $7. SO. Phones, Main 331, or A 2331. ANDERSON BROS. SHIPHERD'S HOT SPRINGS The Ideal Health and Recreation Resort. Bunamer Cottage and Cans pins'. CARSON, WASH. Oaks Portland's Greatest Amusement Park 50 Acres of Roses. Port land's Glory. Matchless Lavrns A Beauty Spot. TODAY'S PROGRAMME l 2:30 P. M. AND 8:30 P. M. Orchestral Concerts .and Prima Donna, Boston Troubadours in "Ai American Consul." Show Free. Admission to Park 10 Cents. Express Cars, First and Alder, 5 Cents. Launches, Morri son Bridge, XO Cents. HOTEL ARTHUR 1TO ELEVENTH STREET. Between Morrison and Yamhill. Clean, Quiet and Respectable, D e 3 i r able Downtown Location. Rates SI, With Private Bath f-l.SO Week S5j With Private Bath . RHODODENDRON HOTEL 1 47 Miles on Mount Hood Anto Road. The finest mountain resort in Ore gon. Dally rates 3. weekly $12.50 and up. Special rates to families for ths Summer months. Saddle horses, lawn tennis, croquet, finest fishing and hunting grounds. Our own dairy, poul try and garden truck. Electric light, telephone. For daily auto stages, phone Main 5966 or East 185. Enui Xranaetti. Prop., Howe, Oregon. ;3 The most beautifully located Sum mer resort In the entire Columbia River country; 2 hours from Port land. Send for Illustrated booklet. C. W. J. Keekers, White Salmon, Wn. THE WARREN CANNON BEACH. The only hotel on the beach front. Good fishing, hunting and surf bath ing; unsurpassed table, excellent service; large airy rooms and bunga- lows. Auto stage -meets all trains. P. O-. Kcola, Or, M. S. Warren, Prop.