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TITE MORXIXG OREGONIAN. TUESDAY, JULY 20. 1915. NAVY HEAD ASKS AID OF 16 SCIENTISTS 8 Leading Societies of United States Invited to Make , Up Advisory Committee. EDISON TO BE CHAIRMAN of 1846. who died at Newport Sunday, was held here today, the interment bein in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Mr. MunKers was born in 1811 In Platte County, Mo., and crossed the plains with his parents when he was years old. The family took up a donation claim near Salem, where Mr. Munkers lived until 1901, when he moved to Jackson County. He went to Brownsville to live in 1910, his home being there at the time of his death. Mr. Munkers is survived by his widow, who before marriage was Miss Romelia G. Gesner. daughter of R. A. Gesner. a pioneer of 1845; three daugh ters. Mrs Lula. Marquam and Mrs. Minnie Cox, of Portland, and Miss Josie Munkers, of Brownsville; two sons, Jerry and Gordon Munkers. of Browns ville: two sisters, one of whom is Mrs. M. E. Estes, of Salem, and a brother. Benjamin Munkers. of Scio. Secretary Daniels Feels Confident Thousands of Trained Experts Will Co-operate Heartily' In Plan to Improve Fleet. WASHJXGTON. July 19. Sixteen American scientists, to form, with Thomas A. Edison as chairman, the advisory board for the proposed bureau of invention in the Navy Department, will be selected by leading scientific societies of the country. Secretary Daniels announced today he had written to the presidents of eight so cieties asking that two members be selected by each organization to be come members of the board. Following are the societies ad dressed: American Chemical Society, Presi dent Charles H. Herty, Chapel Hill, N. :.; American Institute of Electrical Engineers, President Paul M. Lincoln. Pittsburg; American Institute of Min ing Engineers, President Benjamin B. Thayer, New York City; American Mathematical Society, President E. W. Brown, Yale University; American So ciety of Civil Engineers, President Hunter MacDonald. Nashville, Tenn.; American Society of Mechanical En gineers, President James Hartness. Springfield, Vt; American Aeronautical Society, Acting President Frederick W. Barker, New York City; Inventors' Guild, President Edward Weston. New. ark, N. J. Advice of Eminent Men Taken. "After consulting eminent men In the Navy and civilian life," said Mr. Daniels, in announcing his plan. "I have decided to ask eight societies having large memberships, each to select two mem bers who will make the advisory com mittee. In this way I feel sure that we will have the hearty co-operation of thousands of trained experts who make up their membership. The mem bers of these societies will naturally see to it that their most eminent rep resentatives are chosen. We will there fore obtain for the Navy the direct advice of those selected to serve on the committee and also the interest of all the members of the societies who make the selection." Mr. Daniels explained that the se lection oi tne eight societies did not exclude other organizations of the same character whicn it might be luuiia nuvisaoie to can on later, as xnere is no final limitation on the membership of the committee. He said that societies of marine engineers, in many cases, composed largely of pres ent ana lormer Navy Engineers, had not been included for the reason that Navy officers would constitute the new bureau within the Department, which me committee would aid. Aid Is Declared Needed. In his eer to the presidents the fcecretary wrote: "I am writing to ask the membership of your society to give practicable and valuable aid and needed co-operation Dy selecting representatives of their Do-ay to serve as members of the ad visory committee. I am going to ask you by a poll by letter of your mem bers or in whatever way seems to you most certain of securing the men de sired by the majority of your organiza lion to choose two of your members to serve on this board, and it will give pleasure, when you have furnished me tnese names, to extend the gentlemen lormai invitation or the department. w e are anxious to begin as soon as possiDle and if your society can furnish me the names at an early date it will help the prompt organization of the advisory board very much. In adopt ing this course I have the emphatic approval of Mr. Edison and he agrees entirely with me that your society should be represented in this way and that no better method of getting the kind of men we need could be devised." KANSAS HAS DAY AT FAIR Governor and Many Citizens From Sunflower State Clebrate. SAN FRANCISCO, July 19. The Kan as sunflower today took precedence over tne California poppy at the Pan ama-Pacifle Exposition, while a large number of Kantans, headed by Gov ernor Arthur Capper, celebrated Kan sas day. Governor Capper, who was orator of the day, planted a walnut tree in front of the state building. Other speakers were: Henry Allen, publisher of the v lchita Beacon: Governor Hiram W Johnson, of California, and Mayor uames J-coipn. Jr., of San Francisco, Aioert T. Keed, chairman of the Kan sas Exposition Commission, presided. PRAY TELLS OF ESGAPE GERMAN CAMP FUGITIVE FILES AF FIDAVIT WITH CO.V51L, American Automobile Man Forced to Do Hard Labor Walks Across France to Freedom. LONDON, July 19. Charles B. Pray, of Flint. Mich., who reached London after escaping from a German concen tration camp in which he had been held since October, submitted today to Robert P. Skinner, American Consul- General, an affidavit describing his experiences. Mr. Skinner forwarded the affidavit to the State Department at Washington. Mr. Pray was in Germany installing self-starters on automobiles when the war began. German officers visited his rooms and declared him to be an Englishman although he produced a passport and birth certificate. He was sent to the concentration camp at Mauenfeld and while there made un successful efforts to communicate with the American Consulate. Thence he was transferred to Wuerttemberg. Mr. Pray asserts that while in Wuerttem berg he was compelled to perform hard manual labor after having refused to work on military automobiles. He made his escape from the con centration camp on May 11 and walked across r ranee. He took a ship to Avonmouth, whence he walked to Lon don, earning enough money on the way to obtain food by doing odd Jobs. He was destitute and emaciated when he reached here. The American relief committee of fered to pay Mr. Pray's way home, but he says he can obtain work here and prefers to pay his own expenses. POLIGY LEVY TO BE TESTED BY SUITS Mr. Wells to Settle Legality of Assessments on De funct Mutuals. HOLDERS OBJECT TO FEE FEAR FELT FOR FRANK VICTIM OF PRISON ATTACK MAY DIE OF BLOOD POISON. Assailant of Man Sentenced for Murder of Girl Saya He Waa Called From Above to Do Deed. MILLEDGEVILLE. Ga.. July 19. The condition of Leo M. Frank, suffering from a serious knife wound in the throat inflicted by William Creen. a fellow life-term convict at the Georgia prison farm here, remained critical tonight. Dr. G. D. Compton, the prison physician, announced that he was hope ful of Frank's recovery, although blood poisoning from infection was a danger to be feared. Frank's temperature today was 101.6. His circulation was 100. and his respira tion 20. . Early his temperature was 102.4. Creen. questioned further by prison officials today, said he believed that he had been called "from on high to kill Frank." whose death sentence for Mary Phagan s murder recently was com muted by Governor Slaton, now retired, He indicated no remorse for what he had done. "1 only wish that I had had more strength," Creen said. "I think I have done my duty in this matter as well as my strength allowed. I believe that God has helped me. I don't think that I ever did a wrong in my life. Creen, although he weighs 165 pounds, is partly paralyzed In his left arm. The physicians believe that this probably saved Franks life, as Creen was unable to seize his victim while he used the knife. Apportionment of Expense of Fire Losses - Arouses Opposition and Prompts Case -TliorougU In vestigation Is Suggested. SALEM, Or., July 19. (Special.) To determine the legality of axsessments of policyholders to pay tire losses, Harvey Wells. State Insurance Commis sioner and receiver of the failed Horti cultural Fire Relief of Oregon, the Ore gon Merchants' Mutual Fire Assurance Association and the Pacific Home Mu tual Fire Company, announced today that he would commence at once suits against several policyholders. Acting upon instruction of the Circuit Court, Mr. Wells- three months ago levied assessments to the standard rate of 100 per cent against the policy holders of the companies who had paid less than that amount. It will be the nrst instance in Oregon of suit being filed to collect assessments In mutual Insurance companies. Many Object to Assessment. While confident that the assessments are proper, so jany objections have been raised to paying them that Mr. Wells decided It would be best to have ruling from court based upon suits. Stating his position Mr. Wells said: Carrying out the orders of the court, levied an assessment on the policy holders to obtain funds to pay tire losses and other pressing obligations. Instead of paying the assessments, how ever, many policyholders are raising all sorts of objections. It Is apparent that many have accepted policies from agents representing thee companies who did not explain that they were subject to assessments further. 'These companies were organized in 1907 under the mutual laws of this state, which provide that any members or persons, not fewer than 60, may form an association for the purpose of mu tual protection of its members against loss by fire, and it shall be conducted for the purpose of mutual protection and relief of its members only and not for profit. Further Fees Provision Quoted. Unler date of Mav 28. 1907. EO mem bers filed with the Secretary of State articles of organization and articles 2 and 3 are to the effect that the ob ject, business, enterprise, pursuit and occupation of the corporations shall be the mutual protection and relief of members only against loss by fire, and not for profit, as provided under the laws of the state reguatlng mutual Insurance corporations. It is further provided that the cor- Artillery Company Leaves on Tramp ASTORIA. Or.. July 19. (Special.) Early this morning members of the Ninety-third and Fifty-fourth compa nies. Coast Artillery Corps, at Fort Ste vens, left for a five days' tramp along the Washington shore as far north as Nahcotta to return via Long Beach to Fort Columbia. Captain L Waldren is in command of the Ninety-third Com pany. Chinese consider it impolite to wear spec tacles In company. 10 CARS BOX SH00KS SENT Klamath Falls Factory Expects to Make All-AVinter Run. KLAMATH FALLS, Or.. July 19, (Special.) Ten cars of box shooks were shipped from the Klamath Falls freight yaras yesteraay Dy tne Ewauna Box Factory, each car being valued at $500. The Ewauna plant has announced that it will run all Winter this year, since they have a contract to work 17,000,000 feet of lumber into box material. The capacity of 'the mill is about 1.250.000 feet a month. The plan to put on a night force has been abandoned and some of the contracts turned over to the plant of the Algoma Lumber Company, north of this city. FEDERAL PRISONERS LEAVE Ttvo Accused of Liqaor-Making Are Taken to Portland for Trial. EUGENE, Or., July 19. (Special.) James Williams and Mark Broom, al leged moonshiners, were taken to Port land late today by Deputy United States Marshal Devous. acting for United States Marshal Montague. The Deputy Marshal says that the Federal officers believe that virtually the only moonshining in the state has been done near Eugene. The officrs who examined the liquor alleged to have been made in the McKenzie River still pronounce it to be of unusually high quality. PIONEER IS LAID AT REST J. M. Munkers, Who Crossed Plains in 184 6, Buried at Salem. SALEM, Or., July 19. (Special.) The funeral of J. M. Munkers, a pioneer They Tell Their Neighbors. The best advertisement of any is a pleased and satisfied customer. He tells his neigh bors and it spreads. Satisfied customers is the stronghold of Chamberlain's Colic, Chol era and Diarrhoea Remedy. There are thousands of them all over the United Stales and in foreign countries. The let ters they write show that they are not only satisfied, but greatly pleased and grateful for the benefits they have re ceived. It only costs a quarter. porations, being for mutual Insurance and not for profit, have no capital stock or shares, and the sources of rev enue shall be assessments and fees paid by members and interest from reserve funds that may be created. The mutual contingent liability of each member for assessment for the payment of losses and expenses shall not exceed 100 per cent of the rate charged by standard insurance companies on the same property. SOOO Hold Policies. "There were more than 8000 policy holders of the companies and I was ordered by court to accept the receiv ership. After numerous objections bad been made to the payments I requested that 1 be relieved of the receivership, but Circuit Judge Galloway said I must continue. The correspondence totals hundreds of letters weekly and many of the letters are pathetic "It becomes apparent that the policy holders are demanding that the respon sibility of the insolvency of these com panies be established, and no doubt they will request the court to order an investigation. I have nothing that would lead me to believe otherwise than that the directors were honest and sincere, but I think an investigation should be made, and It should not stop with the office, but extend throughout the state. Careful Investigation Puacrstrd. "The business written and looses paid should be looked Into. This Is not an Insinuation that all claims were dis honest, or that the agents gave the companies undesirable business, but the Doiicy-holdcrs are entitled to know how the business was handled, where the money wen', that was collected and why risks were assumed when other companies refused to accept the lia bility." Mr. Wells announced that he is not answering the numerous letters re ceived in connection" with the assess ment for the reason that he has not sufficient clerical help or a fund for postage. However, he replies when postage is provided. STATE PLANS APPROVED Washington Schools for Girls Blind to Rise Soon. and OLYMPIA, Wash.. July 19 (Spe cial.) Flans prepared by Watson Ver non, Aberdeen architect, for a ncv ad ministration building to cost, with equipment, $60,000. at the State School for Girls at Grand Mound, have been approved by the Board of Control. The Board of Control also has ap proved plans for buildings for the Northern Hospital for Insane at Sedro Woolley, to cost approximately $188,000. Plans for the new buildings for the State School for the Blind at Van couver and the Institution for Feeble Minded at Medical Lake have not yet been approved. CASHIER CONFESSES THEFT Missing Ofriclal .or Chicago Bank Gives Himself Up. CHICAGO. July 19. Max Palenske. cashier of the Drovers' National Bank, for whom detectives have been search ing for seven days, has surrendered himself to United States Marshal John J. Bradley and confessed to having embezzled a sum approximating $10, 000. The shortage was discovered while the cashier was on a vacation. Vxfr Clearance j Men's Suits A Nobby models for warm days; " IJ-A price reduced on every one. n Suits for going-away or town wear 1 A vb $14.85 for $20 Suits A MjV& 519.85 for $25 Suits rf vfj $23.85 for $30 Suits fl U kYu $27.50 for $35 Suits fl YvisSW Courteous Service. J jf V; fvw Prompt Delivery. k g ' !j f . BEN SELLING lJf raor BRYAN AUDIENCE WAITS THROMGS RKASSF.MRI.K OX ARRIV AL OF HKIj ATK1 TRAIV. Kf forts of -J Insrors to Arouse Hos tile Keeling Between Races Is Deprecated In Address. SAN FRANCISCO. July 19. William Jennings Bryan addressed today an audience that assembled to hear him, left when his speech was postponed because his train was Lite and reas sembled three hours later. Mr. Bryan discussed the "idea of neighborliness" before th combined sessions of the Asiatic Institute and the American Historical Association In convention at tho Panama-Pacific Ex position. He said the Pacific should be a con necting link and not a barrier between the white and yellow races. "This thought I want you to tttke away with you." Mr. Bryan said. "The United States Is the friend of these roiintrl" and mt remain the friend of these countries: and I believe this feeling Is reciprocated fully by the peo ples across the Pacific,- Mr. Bryan explained that his im pressions, gathered on visits to Asiatic countries, had Influenced his Judg ment on the question. He deprecated the efforts of "Jingoes' to arouse hos tile feelings between the two races. "God forbid. he said, "that we should condemn the Jingoes of Japan until we get rid of the Jingoes of our own country. "Those who are warning us against Japan are doing so because they do not know and do not understand, but that Ignorance should not be allowed to continue. "Buck of the big Navy is the ship builder, and hack of the i-hlpbullder is the subsidized newspaper which preads hatred." FISHING CASE IS APPEALED I'll I ted Slates Supreme Court to De fine "Fairway." OLTMPIA, Wash, July 19. (Spe cial.) Under a writ of error granted yesterday by Acting Chief Justice Parker, of t h Supreme Court, the lAm Johnnsson case will be carried by the American Tugboat Company, of .eat lle, to the Supreme Court of the United States, in an effort to gain a final deci sion, on the rival rlKht-s of fishing boats and other craft. In l'uitet sounU waters. The parti.-ular question to h doilJed Is the definition of a "fairwav." Federal statutes providing that fishing craft must not obstruct a fairway. Jolinns son obtained a verdict in the" Jnohomlsh County Superior Court, affirmed hv the Supreme Court, for damage sustained when his boat was run down by a tug In Possession Sound. THAW PROBE IS ORDERED Juror Itoblnson to He Investigated by Prosecution. ALBANY. N. V, July 1. A statement attributed to lavid Koblnson. foreman of the Jury that recently declared Hirry K. Thaw sane, that the Jury did not believe him to have been insane when he killed Stanford White, is to be In vestigated by Keputy Attorney-General Becker. He waa assigned to this duty today by Attorney-General Woodbury Read The Oregonlsn's classified ads. How to Heal Skin-Diseases A Baltimore doctor suggests this simple, but reliable and inexpensive, home treatment for people suffering with eczema, ring worm, rashes ana similar Itching, burn ing skin troubles. At any reliable druggist's get a Jar of resinol ointment and a cake of resinol soap. These are not at all expensive. With the resinol soap and warm water bathe the affected parts thoroughly, until they are free from crusts and the skin is softened. ' Dry very gently, spread on a thin layer of the resinol ointment, and cover with a light band age if necessary to protect the cloth ing. This should be done twice a day usually the distressing itching and burning stop with the first treatment. and the skin soon becomes clear and healthy again. Sample free. Dept. 28-R. Resinol, Baltimore, Md. INFO fell III. 11 I RfflATION FOR TOURISTS 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. Literature of interesting points furnished Time Cards, Beach and Mountain Resort literature. The Oregonian 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. mm W The Hazelwood Confectionery and Restaurant WasbJaaloa St.. at Tenth. Best Food Served at Lowest Possible Cost Amid Homelike Surroundings SEATING CAPACITY 430. mm "US-. i i- . i - Btclcrara aad TPaeklaac Flaat Largest plant west of the Missis sippi Kiver. Located on Columbia Slough within 40 minutes' ride of Broadway and Y7ashington streets. Take Kenton cars on Washington street at Fifth. Sixth and Broadway streets to Kenton. Fare 6 cents. Take Kenton Traetion Company cars at Kenton to Packing Plant and Stockyards. Fare 6 cents. Visitors admitted daily except Sundays. Pertlaaa Heights (Conarll Crest 12U0 feet above the city. Take Coun. ell Crest car oa Washington street; time. 30 minutes each way. Won derful view of the city and snow capped mountains. Parka Washington Park, head of Washington street, with small soo 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. Pealasala Parle Sanken GiHrat A city park and well worth a trip. Take St. Johns or Kenton car. t " For SIGHTSEEING or OUTING TRIPS Around Portland MOUNT HOOD RESORTS. t load Cas 1mm la a delightful re treat, C000 feet above sea level, on a sheltered spur of the vary mountain Itself, and la located Just at the upper edge of timber Una. The trip to the Inn usually Is made by rail to Hood River and thence by stage. The round-trip rate. Includ ing all traveling expenses, la 11.j0. Service begins July 1 and continues to September 15. Electric carllna to Boring. 24 miles; automobile to- Welch's. Rho dodendron and Tawney'a. round trip from Portland. $7.76. Same as above with horse stage all the way. Si.76. COLUMBIA. RIVEIt HIGHWAY. A scenla drive of rare beauty, built along the south shore of the Columbia Kiver. a distance of mora than to miles from Portland. A series of remarkable waterfalls, rugged peaks and deep canyons axe among the attractions. Tk Oaka (the Caaer lalaaa at tmm Vt'rat) Over 60 acrea of priceless roses In full bloom, with every forsa of entertainment and accommoda tion for tourlsta Orchestral and band concerts, prima donna, and musical comedy company every afternoon and night In the open-air theater. Performan cea all free. Admission to park 10 cents. Beached by express special Oaka trains (tare i casta), from First and Alder; or by launch (10 cents), from Morrison street Bridge, Welch's. Rtaedaaeadraa aaa Taw- mrr'm are located on the south aid of the mountain. Automobile from Portland to either resort, round trip, each IS. Hlllcreat Drive A hillside motor drive of unsurpassed beauty. About one hour'a drive. Beat time Just at unset, but most beautiful view of city and mountains at all times. Improve every idle hour en route with a good book. Get your favorite volume at (Bills The J. K. Gill Co, Booksellers. Stationers and Complete Office Outfitters. . BAR VIEW HOTEL Located at Bar View, Tillamook Co., Or. Train stops at our door. Only COO feet from high tirte. Plank drive to beautlfu, beach. S:f. bathlug. comfortable bei. All th clMinft, iribi and chicken you can eat. Halvs (1 per day and up. For par ticulars write or call on IP; DKNTAL t'O., Rooms 211-12 FalMnit Bide. 8d at Wash.. Portland. Or. Phone A or M 2019. or Bar View. Tillamook Co.. Oregon. an-- Eterj Nig-nt. I'ool. Billiard, and lion line. burl Uathlas; tx i ibins. us Oaks Portland' irrt Auiuni-nt Park DanclnK. Swimming and Park Attrac tion, llawaiiann and Mimical Comedy Free bhow. Keat hale for Sour (Next Sunday and Monday In Oaks Auditorium) now on at Shrrman-I'laj Referred fteat ft. Including- admiimlon. Admlxtoiun to Park 10c. J-Jxpretwa Car, lht and Alder. 6r. 1 aunchea, Morrritoot. Bridge. 10c. Call First and Alder or Traffic Manager. Marshall 5100. A 6131. P. R., L. & P. Co. ALL OUR TRUNKS MADE OF 3 -Ply Veneer Lumber Will not split or crack. Portland Trunk Mfg. Co. 3d and Pine SUITCASES AND BAGS Repairing: a Specialty Send for Catalogue Phone 2774 Krelskt aad Paaaeaser ITCAMbK.I TO THK IULLEJ aad War l.aadlita. -BAILEY GATZtRT" Leaves Portland dally at 7 A. M. except Sunday and Monday. Sun day excursions to Cascade Locks leave A- M -DALLES CITY" LeaTes Portland Tuesday. Thurs day and Sunday at t:10 A. M. duaarCsarasr lc-fca Kiraralss SI Kareloltae Iall-a mmm Hrlara I) AI.IKH.T. IMK K, tOlt I XAJift, I'sssrs Mala !. A 8111. mm Doner B. Smith. 116 THIRD STREET Craar Yeatalavtoaw We furntan tlraet and ace-urtte lnfonaat.oa rffardiBV ai; point of Uuareat mentioned oa Ola pace. Mt. Hood Resorts Mount Hood Auto Service Co. 1 oaves Meier ft Krank'e t4U.re. ftth-atreet en trance, dally. V:1S a. M. For particu lars and reservations Meier at Frank's t port ins Goods Dept. Phone accom modation desk. iSisbt pbone 'labor 4 J 4)4. RELIANCE MT. HOOD AUTO STAGES Dally to Mount Hood resorts H A. M. Hound trip &; Uof. Camp ? aVO. tSp-tcial ratss for week-end and rlimo ln part le. Information, reservations snrt tickets at KOt TI.I-lH.fc. hFKO f KLORAl. CU. 1 Xd M. Mala tVs, A 1L. Or Irvine-ton Oerase. Cast SOL DUC HOT SPRINGS AND SANATORIUM the arreatest health and pleasure resort on the Pmcifie Coast, In the heart of the Olympic Alountalrta. open tor the season. i'or full Information address Tk. Miuitr, Sel Dae. Wash. Windemuth ON THE WILLAMETTE. Opea Kiver and Tank Bathing. Take fas launch foot of teal moo street every haif-bour, comma ncins 1:W P. M fare fi cents, or Brooklyn car1 to Wuodwerd ave.; free iauacaea ooa-necuas. refinement 9 lauttful 8 Illustrated B RECKKIU. S offers to families of tbe attractions of a b country Summer home booklet l- ree. J. . J White Salmon. w Safety at All Tlsaea Mt. Hood Auto Line calls and dellTers to any part of city, day or nicht. to Mount Hood resorts. Round trip. Is: -iovera-ment Camp. (7.&0. Ptaaaem. Mala 3.11. or A 2331. AND fc.it SON Buoa NORTH BEACH -pride: or THtt pacikic- t mllee ef finest ectu bears, mora than a dosaa lclarsllns a&d attrae tl v. baaca towns: many ful,y equipt4 botala and delightful raaort lodsaa. affurdlas feaailbful asd paasaat rao raatloa. Btarda'r-M on da. Para. SS. Mi Moaiba' TVkM, 4. F1e-Klde laauaauuaa, (la. Information. Tickets, TCto. O.-W. R. & N. City Ticket Office. Wsihlrgton at Third. tBroedwajr 400. A 4111.)