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- THE MORNING OREGONIAN. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 19T5. 11 REVERSAL OF JITNEY DECISION Glirs MM Municipal Attorney Contends State Constitution Provides for Emergency Clause. POSSIBLE EFFECT FEARED If Ruling Is Cpheld, Council Would Be Unable to Pass Legislation to Meet Calamity, Is View. Appeal May Follow. Taking the position that the state constitution provides for the emergency clause on emergency legislative measures. City Attorney LaRoche will try to get a reversal o the decision of Circuit Judge Bagley yesterday In the Jitney case. In which the City Council of Portland is held not to have the power to pass an ordinance with an emergency clause attached malting It effective immediately. The legality of the emergency clause probably will be the most Important element in the Jitney case, which Is scheduled for hearing in the Circuit Court on Friday. The knocking out of the emergency clause as exercised by the City Coun cil in legislative matters would have decidedly serious results, in the opinion of Mr. LaRoche. While, he says, it would not affect any measures which have been passed up to this time be cause they would be in effect now any way because of 30 days time having expired, it would tie the hands of the Council in passing measures to handle emergencies. Passage of ordinances ap propriating money to handle im mediately any calamities which might happen would be one of the powers taken from the Council by the knock ing out of the emergency clause pro vision of the city charter. Constitutional Amendment Cited. 'We believe." said Mr. LaRoche yes terday, "that the judge is wrong in his contention. There is a provision in the constitutional amendment of 1902 which gives the State Legislature the power of passing a measure with an emergency clause. "In 1906 the constitution was amended BO as to give to the electors of cities all referendum rights reserved to the people of the state, as to local or muni cipal legislation. Our contention is that the rights so reserved to the elec tors of the cities' is no broader than the rights reserved to the electors of the state as to state legislation. Judge Bagley refers in his decision to article 4, section la. and article 11. section 2, as the only parts of the constitution affecting the quetsion. We believe that article 4, section 1, controls and must be read in connection with the parts of the constitution quoted by the Judge. "In our brief in the Jitney case we will press this view of the law, and should the court decide that the Coun cil has no power to pass measures with the emergency clause we shall appeal to the Stato Supreme Court. It is a matter of vital importance. Future Effect la Feared. "A decision against the emergency clause would not affect measures passed with the emergency clause heretofore because they would all have gone into effect 30 days' after passage anyway and the 30-day period has expired. It would, however, be a serious matter for the future. It would preclude the pos sibility of the Council passing measures where there is dire need of immediate action for the preservation of the health, peace or safety of the city." The temporary restraining order will prevent the enforcement of tne Jitney measure until the case is tried on its merits and a decision is obtained from the court. The city has begun enforcement of the measure, the police having taken steps to prevent overcrowding of the cars and Jitney Inspector Gallup having started the examination of cars and drivers and having taken action to force the installation' of interior lights. JITNEY LAW SET ASIDE (Continued From First Page) Jitney men can be decided In Circuit Court. Judge Bagley cited constitutional au thority for .his decision that an emerg ency clause cannot be attachod to a measure to head off referendum pe titions. The Legislature may do it, but the City Council cannot. Judge Bagley, who ordinarily holds court at Hillsboro, was called in by Circuit Judge Gatens as an outside Judge to hear the Jitney suit. Following the Supreme Court de cision which killed the old Jitney ordi nance but BfTirmed the power of the Council to pass legislation of that sort, the Council passed another ordinance with an emergency clause attached, which went into efTect more than a week ago. The jitney men have been operating under this ever since. Outnlde Judge Called In. A. A .Thielke. W. J. Christensen and w. L. Trullinger, as officers of the Jitney men's organization, filed a suit to break the ordinance. This was as signed to Judge ravis. The attorneys said they thought It ought to come be fore Judge Gantenbetn, because he had heard the previous Jitney case. "Nothing of the sort," said Judge Gantenbein. "This is a new ordinance and a new suit on new grounds." Judge Kavanaugh was too busy to hear it, and Judge Gatens called in Judge Bagley. The arguments for the temporary restraining order were heard Friday. The decision was made at i o clock yesterday. The constitution, says Judge Bag- ley, grants to the voters of the City of Portland "the right of referendum upon all municipal legislation of every character without any exception what ever." He says also that it "does not except any municipal measures affect ing the health, peace or safety of the people rroru tne effect of the refer endum. in oraer to attach an emergencv clause, the Council or any legislative body, must declare that an emergency exists anecting tne Health, peace o saiety or tne puDiic. License Section Declared Void. Another portion of the ordinance criticised by Judge Bagley is that which requires Jitney drivers to get a certificate from commissioner Daly be fore they can procure a license. This portion of the ordinance is void, de clares Judge Bagley, because it Im poses no duty on the Commissioner to issue the certificates, and prescribes no terms on which it shall be issued. He quotes a decision of Justice Matthews in the United States Supreme Court in which such legislation is declared to be contrary to the principles of re publican government. Otherwise, the ordinance Is valid, and there is no doubt about the author ity of the Council to pass such legis lation, he says. The decision says in part: "It is conceded that the City of Port land, under its police powers, baa the power and authority to enact the character of legislation attempted by this ordinance, provided it is not class legislation or discrimnatory to such an extent as to render it void, and therefore ir the ordinance does not fall within the term of class legislation and its provisions are not arbitrary or con fiscatory or discrimnatory to such an extent as to render It void, the ordin ance should be upheld, provided prop erly passed under the constitution and laws; and if there exists no doubt as to the validity of the ordinance and its provisions, no preliminary restraining order should issue. "But in the event of Its doubtful validity or in the event some of its provisions are void and cannot be eliminated without destruction of the entire ordinance, then a restraining order should isslue preserving the rights of the plaintiffs until such time as the entire matter can be finally adjudicated and determined by a court of last resort." Emergency Right Conceded. Judge Baglev agreed with the con tention of the city that the question of an emergency is a legislative question and cannot be examined into by the Jullciary. "But another and more serious ques tion appears to be raised, namely: That the electorate of the pity of Portland, by the inclusion of such emergency clause, was deprived of the right of the referendum reserved to it by the state constitution." Two sections of the constitution, ar ticle 4, section la, and article 11, section 2, says Judge Bagley, "grant or reserve to the legal voters of the City of Port land the right of referendum upon all municipal legislation of every charac terlwithout any exception whatever, and such provisions being self-executing, there Is therein granted the right to cities and towns to provide for the manner of exercising the referendum powers as to municipal legislation." "It will be observed," says the de cision, "that this constitutional pro vision does not except any municipal measures affecting the health and peace or safety of the people from the effect of the referendum, nor do the provisions granting the municipalities the right to provide the manner of ex ercising the same, grant any right to abridge or curtail or abrogate the right of the referendum reserved to the elector upon municipal legislation, and therefore any law passed by the legislative assembly or any amendment of any city charter or any municipal ordinance which attempt to abridge the right of the referendum as to mu nicipal legislation by providing for an emergency or the taking effect of an ordinance without granting time in which to invoke the referendum, would be repugnant to this section of the con stitution and apparently void." Commissioner Not Instructed. The provision requiring Jitney drivers to get a certificate from Commissioner Daly before they could get a license is not a legal one, in the opinion of Judpre Bagley. "The ordinance imposes no duty upon the Commissioner to issue the certifi cate and prescribes no terms upon which it shall issU2, rior is there any thing whatever provided therein calcu lated to guide or control the Commis sioner in the performance of any duty imposed upon him by any provision of the ordinance. "While holding this particular por tion of the ordinance to be void, it does not necessarily follow that the entire ordinance is voided. The pro visions of it in relation to the certificate of the Commlssionar and to the change of route can be wholly eliminated and the-remalning portions of the ordinance be enforced without confusion, as it is not apparent from the ordinance Itself that the certificate mentioned served any purpose that is imperative to the successfudd operation of the other pro visions of the ordinance." The injunction, which stops enforce ment of the ordinance for 10 days, will be signed when the jitney men post a bond of $500. Within the 10-day period the case will be heard finally. SPOKANE FAIR IS OPEN LIVESTOCK EXHIBIT DECLARED 0K OF BEST 1 HISTORY. Fine Weather Regarded aa Only Re quirement to S deceits, and 4000 Enter Flmt Mo mine. SPOKANE, Wash., Sept. 13. (Spe cial.) To the sound of sirens scream ing1 from metallic throats the 22d an nual Spokane Interstate, Fair opened its prates formally at 10 o'clock this morning-- "With a little sunshine we will have the best fair, we have ever had." de clared Thomas S. Griffith, president of the fair Association, after making &n inspection of the grounds before the opening hour. "The livestock exhibit is one of the best we have ever had in point of dairy cattle, and all other departments, with the exception of the swine, have filled up with an excellent class of show stock. "I am well pleased with the fair as it shapes today. The amusement pro gramme is one that should please everybody, as we have a more varied programme than last year." Four thousand people, it was esti mated, passed through the turnstiles before noon today. The exhibits were a little slow in shaping up this year, but the fairground was a hive of ac tivity during the early morning. More exhibit material was on hand to nil the available space than was necessary. SCHOOL-TRIP CONTRACT LET Fruit Valley Pupils Will Have Auto Truck; Service. VANCOUVER. Wish., Sept. 12. (Special.) The school children of Fruit Valley, near Vancouver, will be taken to and from the different schools here by auto truck, the contract having oeen let to Howard cash. It is expected that about 23 children will attend the Vancouver schools and the auto truck will take the pupils for the firth grade and under to the Co lumbian School and the others to 'arious schools. VANCOUVER OFFICE SOUGHT City Candidates at Coming Klectlon Are Filing. VANCOUVER, Wash., Sept. 13. (Special.) Candidates for city offices at the general city election December 7 are beginning to file with the City Clerk. R. C. Sugg, an attorney, has filed for the office of Mayor; G. M. Davison, for City Attorney: Otto Zumsteg, Treasurer; Robert E. Brady, for City Clerk, to succeed himself, all on the Republican ticket. George B. Simpson, Incumbent, Dem ocrat, for City Attorney. Clackamas Plans Bar Association. OREGON CITT. Or, Sept. 13. (Spe cial.) A meeting of Oregon City at torneys may be called within the next few days to organize a county bar as sociation. Circuit Judge .Campbell probably will be asked to call the meet ing. The plan has the indorsement of District Attorney -pledges. A bar asso ciation was formed several years ago, but has been inactive for some time. . 300 EXPECTED AT LAND-GRANT MEET Sessions in Hall of Repre sentatives Expected to Continue Two Days. DELEGATES' NAMES GIVEN Governor Declares Tie Wants Con ference to Hare Entirely Free Rein and Will Take Xo Part Except to Make Address. SALEM. Or., Sept. 13. (Special.) With approximately S00 delegates scheduled to arrive here Wednesday night and early Thursday for the Ore gon & California Railroad Land Grant Conference called for Thursday by Gov ernor Withycombe for the purpose of recommending; action by Congress preparations for the sessions are being made. The conference, according to C. C. Chapman, of Portland, who is secretary of the committee on procedure, will probably continue for two days and wm oe held In the Hall of Represen tatives at the Canitol. The conference will be called to order at 10 A. M. Thursday by W. I. Vawter, of Med ford, who was named by the committee on procedure as temporary cuairman. "I have no definite plan to suggest to the conference," said Governor withycombe today. "I want the con ference to have the fullest and freest rein to reach its own decisions. I am scheduled to open the gathering with a brief address; beyond that I do not intend to participate activelv. "I called the conference at the direct request of the Portland Chamber of commerce. Later the people of Eugene started to call a conference, but ascer taining that there was to be a state wide one here, they amended their plans and Joined with this one. It has been my understanding that it was widely desired to have a gathering which could thresh out the many com plicated phases of the big land-grant question, and perhaps arrive at some specific recommendations. I hope this may be accomplished. I shall be glad to co-operate in whatever action seems to be for the best interest of the state. Certainly a healthy discussion will be"! or benerlt to all concerned.' In addition to the members of the Legislature. Oregon's Congressional delegation and representatives of dif ferent state organizations, all the 35 counties in the state will send dele gates to the conference. So far the delegates named by the counties and organizations which have been re ceived at the Governor's office are as follows: Douglas County Robert K. Smith, Rose burg; N. D. Cool, Drain; J. G. Day, Olalla; H. A. Kasor, Riddle; T. A. Rafferty, Rose burg. Josephine County R. M. Robinson. H. D. Norton, Wilford Allen. Ted A. Williams. R. P. George. Grant County Lorlne V. Stewart. Dav- vllle. Crook County J. F. Blanchard. Prlna- ville. Polk County Walter L. Tooze. Jr.. Dal las; O. A. Macy, Independence; J. Waldo Finn, McCoy; E. E. Paddock, Independence; Ira Mehrling, Falls City. Benton County A. J. Johnson. Corvallis: Dennis Stovall, Philomath; J. W. Buster. Alsea; R. W. Scott. Corvallis, R. F. D. 4; W. H. Malone, Corvallis. Marion County F. G. Deckebach. Salem: R. P. Boise, Salem; W. J. Culver. Salem; H. Overton, Woodburn; C. !. McNary, Salem. Linn County Gals S. Hill. Albany: H. H. Hewitt, Albany; Amor A. Tussing, Browns ville; W. W. Poland, Shedd; D. B. Mc Knight, Albany. Klamath County James Pelton. Fort Klamath; Francis J. Bowne. Bonanza; J. Frank Adams, Merrill; B. W. Short, Klamath Falls; D. V. Kuykendall, Klamath Falls. , Tillamook County G. B. McLeod w. w. Condjr, W. G. Dwlght. William Maxwell. L f. Draner. Lane County R. A. Booth. Eugene: L. E. Bean, Eugene: J. S. Medley. Cottage Grove; I. B. Cushman, Acme; H. L. Bown, Eugene. Yamhill County George W. Brledwell. Amity; Roy Graves, Sheridan: Jesse Ed wards, Newberg; Harry Gist, Yamhill; J. B. uoason. McMlnnville. Umatilla County C. P. Strain, Pendleton. Columbia County A. L,. Clark. Rainier: J. G. Watts, Scappoose; W. A, Hall, Clats kanle; Carlton Lewis, Rainier: W. A. Har ris, St. Helens. W ashlngton County E. W. Haines, For est Grove; William schulmerich, Hillsboro; John Thornburgh, Forest Grove: W. N. Barrett, Hillsboro; L A. Long, Hillsboro. curry county w. A. Hlsnei. Gold Beach; P. M. Littler. Gold Beach; W. J. Ward, Brookings; James P. Russell, Langlols; J. A. Bawman, Langlols. "Wasco County N. Whealdon. The Dalles. la.ee County Virgil Conn, Paisley. Delegates thus far chosen by the va rious organizations participating are: Farmers' Union T. A. Logsdon. Corvallis: William Grisenthwpite, Oregon City; Frank ijurKhoiaer, Coqullle; G. 1st Sutherland, Crabtree; Charles Schmidt, Mount Angel; Guard C. Huston, Eugene: H- A. Yocon, Amity; J. Bchmltke, Banks; Wilson K Perry, Dayton; I. H. Sherwood. Newberg. Oregon State Bankers' Association Ed ward Cuslck, Albany; J. H. Booth, Rose burg; J. T. Crowell, Medford. State Press Association E. Hofer. Sa lem; E. J. Flnneran. Eugene; Robert E. Smith, Roseburg. Southern Pacific Company P. F. Dunne. of San Francisco. The Oregon Development League, the State Grange, and State Federation of Labor have not yet announced their delegates. TIDE MAROONS AGGIES FOOTBALL PLATERS CAUGHT ROCKS NEAR NEWPORT. ON Life Guards Rush to Rescue! but Men Walk Ashore After Being; Sprayed for Four Hours. OREGON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE TRAINING QUARTERS, Newport, Or.. Sept. 13. (Special.) "Five men have been caught by the tide on Jump-Off Joe and two have been washed into the ocean," was the message tele phoned to the local life-saving sta tion at 1 o'clock yesterday. Captain Stewart and his life-saving crew hastened to the scene in auto mobiles to find Ralph Laird, end; 'Dad" King, guard,, and Frank Miller, center, the Isaak Waltons of Dr. E. J. Stewart's football squad clinging to the slippery rocks but a short distance above the breaking surf which drenched them with showers of spray, while the rising tide steadily increased the-yard-age to terra flrma. Shouted inquiries as to the missing men brought forth the information that Lee Blssett, half back, and Ray Selph. a prospective tackle, had waded ashore when the water was only waist high, but the stranded trio had decided to wait for the receding tide. Although fully equipped with ap paratus, the life guards did not effect a rescue, as the Ude was about to turn and the athletes wished to see the ad venture to a finish. Ia the meantime word had, been passed around in the city, and more than 100 spectators profuse with offers of fried chicken and other substantial viands to the unfortunate gridiron men lined the shore. At 4 o'clock the men walked ashore after four hours on the rock. EARLY TRIP IS RECALLED Pioneer Tnipqua Xaviator Revisits Ttoseburgr. ROSEBURG. Or.. Sept. 13. (Special.) William Wade, engineer on the first and only boat that ever navigated the Umpqua River from Its mouth, near Gardiner, :o Roseburg, is spending a few-days In Douglas County renewing the acquaintance of many of the old time settlers, who vividly recall the day when the frail craft unexpectedly reached the city and tied up at the old wharf near the foot of Douglas street. The boat was known as the "Swan," and was of the stern-wheel variety. It was in command of Captain Hawn, with Mr. Wade In charge of its engines. Leaving the mouth of the Umpqua River at Gardiner, the boat passed up the river as far as Scottsburg without incident. There it encountered the Saw yers rapids, and it was with the great est difficulty that the trip was con tinued. The trip consumed several days and was made as an experiment. According to Mr. Wade's recollection, the boat arrived in. Roseburg on or about February IS, early in the '70s. The services of the vessel were do nated for the occasion. Another sim ilar trip was undertaken subsequently, but proved a failure. So enthusiastic were the people of Roseburg at the time the Swan pulled up and tied at the old wharf that the members of the crew were given the freedom of the town. Whistles were blown on the occasion and the people of the town took a holiday. Mr. Wade yesterday recalled the names of several of the old-timers who were at the dock to welcome the craft. Among them were Mr. and Mrs. 11c Clallen, proprietors of Roseburg's pio neer hotel; J. C. Fullerton. a local law yer; John Rast, owner of Roseburg's oldest brewery, and Blnger Hermann, who was afterward elected Representa tive from this district. At the time Mr. Wade arrived here Roseburg was but a mere village, two stores, a black smith shop, hotel and a few houses comprising the main part of the city. Mr. Wade now lives at Corvallis. During his visit In Douglas County he expects to spend a rew days In Gar diner, where he spent his early days. Mr. Wade was probably more closely connected with the early marine his tory of Douglas County than any man In Oregon. Douglas Fir Pitch Moth Does Much Damage. Nine-Tenth, of Defects In Timber Attributed to Ravages ot This Peat, Say Government Kntomolo Ists. WASHINGTON, 6ept. 13. (Special.) Nine-tenths of the defects in Douglas fir timber, which are locally known as pitch seams, gum check, vlndshake, etc.. are due to the work of the Douglas fir pitch moth, according to a recent investigation conducted by entomologists of the United States De partment of Agriculture, This moth. It is estimated, causes a loss in the total output of Douglas fir of from 7 to IB per cent and in one mill, where the loss was lower than the average, it amount ed fn money to $18,900 for that sea son's cut alone. This money, says Bulletin No. 2S. which the depart ment has just published on this sub ject, would be sufficient to keep the area on which the timber was cut clean from the moth for a period of 15 years. The Douglas fir pitch moth lays its eggs either on the edge of a wound in the fir or on places where the bark is smooth. As soon as the larvae hatch they eat their way through the outer bark into the cambium and remain within the tree until, three years after the egg was laid, the adult emerges to lay eggs in its turn, thus completing a triennial life circlo. The mature insect lives only about five days, merely long enough to de-' posit its eggs, which accounts for the tact that so few of them are ever seen. In appearance the Douglas fir pitch moth resembles certain wasps. Its ground color is black, with rich orange red spots on the thorax. Underneath, the whole Insect is rich orange red. The spread of the wings is approximately that of the ordinary "yellow jacket. Trees from 10 to SO years old are usually chosen by the moth for attack. After the tree is 60 years old the bark is apt to be too tough for the larvae to eat their way through. However, a pre vious Infestation will frequently leave an older tree in a condition where it may be attacked again, which accounts for the fact that larvae are often found in the trees ready for logging. After the young larva has penetrated to the cambium, usually about August, it excavates a tunnel from one to two inches in length. The surface of the wound thus made in the tree is invaria bly covered with a pitch tube. This pitch is so similar in color to the bark that it is difficult to detect It. although it' protrudes at least an inch from the surface. As time goes on the tree struggles to wall up this wound and the larva tries to maintain its estab lished position. The result is that the wound becomes rather deeply imbedded in the woody tissue and in trees of rapid growth a serious defect is pro duced, even without the added aggra vation of wind springs. The only way in which an infestation of the pitch moth can be reduced is to destroy the larvae, the presence of which is always made known by the protruding pitch tube. When this tube is located It should be separated from the tree and the larvae thus exposed killed. The wound may then be smoothed with a knife or small ax and painted with creosote to prevent reln festatlon by insects or fungi. Compared with the enormous finan cial loss caused by the Douglas tir pitch moth this work can be done at a small expense. The difficulty is. of course, that no immediate profit comes from it. The Douglas fir industry is suffering from the losses inflicted by the pitch moth years ago and the bene fit from any work done now will be reaped only In after years. It seems, however, absurd to permit the insect to lay such a heavy tax forever upon an important industry. There are mil lions of acres of Douglas fir which are practically inaccessible and therefore of little value. They will not remain so much longer, 'however, and if. in the meantime, they can be protected from the pitch moth, their ultimate value is certain to be much greater. It is probable that one experienced man can keep clean an area of 50 miles square. and in view of the amount of Douglas fir that can be logged annually from such an area, the employment of such caretakers for this and similar duties appears to be a good investment. PERSONAL MENTION. Dr. Marie D. Equi left last night as a delegate from the local Congressional Union for the convention of women voters In San Francisco. Mr. and Mrs. 'W. C. Hewitt are re ceivlng congratulations on the arrival at their hom of an eight-pound son Sundav morninB. September 12. Mrs. Hewitt Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Oren. CHICAGO. Sept. 13. (Special.) From Portland today at the Congress was J. A. 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The Excursion Fares in effect every day to the East are available for a direct or a circuit tour over these routes of high-class service. Qive the initial agent or the undersigned a chance to show you that no tour of the East is complete unless it includes the Burlington. PUNS ABE ASSURED Time for Postoffice Drawings Uncertain, However. EVERYONE IS CONFIDENT Tsual Promises, Given at Intervals of 30 Days, Again Flood Post master Myers Supervising; Architect Vet to Paes. A torrent of letters from official sources having to do with the building of the new, modern, six-story, $1,000, 000 Portland Postoffice, on the block surrounded by Broadway, Hoyt, Eighth and Olisan streets poured In on Post master Meyers yesterday. The letters indicated considerable hope for the patient 'that is, for the new, modern, six-story, $1,000,000 Post office, the plans for which have been resting in a state of coma under vari ous surpervlsingr architects of the Treasury Department since way back In 1912 when United States Senator Bourne obtained the Jl, 000. 000 appro priation. The Portland Postmaster has been busy little bee of late writing to ascertain the causes for delay In the plans, which have been promised about every 30 days lor tne past year or two. One of the letters was from Lewis P. Hobart, the San Francisco architect. to whom the supervising architect let the contract last year for preparing the plans. Mr. Hobart explained that he was hurrying them as fast as he could. No matter how fast he hurries them, however, the ultimate decision lies with the supervising architect, who passes on all the plana and gives them out or holds them back, according to the way he happens to be feeling at the time. Postmaster Myers, beine a good Dem ocrat, did not utter these harsh senti ment toward the supervising archi tect, but many other persons have done so. "The drawings are in good condi TODAY'S BEAUTY HELPS Nothing excites more criticism than woman with her face all daubed with face powder in her desire to hide faulty or an aging skin. Instead of using powder, which clogs and en larges the pores. It Is far better to use a good face lotion that will improve and permanently benefit the skin. By dissolving four ounces of spurmax In a half pint of hot water you can make an inexpensive lotion that will do wonders as a skin whitener and com plexion beautifler. It removes all shin iness, sallowness and roughness, and gives the skin a smooth, velvety tone, while it does not rub off easily, like powder, nor does It show on the skin. By washing the hair with a tea spoonful of canthrox dissolved in a cup of hot water, afterward rinsing thoroughly with clear water, one finds that jt dries quickly and evenly, is un streaked, bright, soft and very fluffy, so fluffy, in fact, that it looks more abundant than it is -and so soft that arranging it becomes a pleasure. This simple, inexpensive shampoo cleanses the hair and scalp thoroughly of all dandruff and dirt, and leaves a clean, wholesome feeling. All scalp Irrita tion will disappear, and the hair will be brighter and glossier than ever be fore. Adv, and Scenic Colorado R. FOR Ssl tion," said Mr. Hobarfs letter, answer ins one from Mr. Myers, In part. "We have the steel plans, with the excep tion of the foundation, ready to send to the Government and have our archi tectural plans coming splendidly. Near ly everything has been worked out at large scale and we are compiling these on the proper size sheets, also to sub mit to Washington. "We are also making; the heating and ventilating engineers' lives as miserable as possible and they are coming through very well. Must saik that I think we are going to have a perfectly corking building for you." Another letter was from Charles E. Dunbar, In the office of the First As sistant Postmaster-General In Wash ington. Mr. Dunbar said he had con ferred with a clerk in the Treasury Department, who said that the plans are not held up, "but going: through in the ordinary way, which, as you realize, is slow." A third letter was from Daniel C Rober himself. First Assistant Postmaster-General, Referring to a letter of August 31 from Postmaster Myers, Mr. Rober said that he would do what he could to expedite Oie Postoffice building. "Though the Postoffice De partment," he added, "has very little jurisdiction over construction of Gov ernment buildings, the matter being al most exclusively In the hands ot the supervising architect of the Treasury Department." This puts the whole matter up to the supervising architect again. However, take It all in all, it Is now considered quite possible that the plans for Port land's new, modern, six-story $1,000,000 Postoffice may be given out by that dignitary sometime within the next six months or one year. ROSEBURG WORK TO START Representative of Kendall Brothers Arrives From East. ROSEBURG, Or.. Sept. 13. (Special.) That actual construction work, on the proposed railroad from Roseburg to the line of the Umpqua National forest re serve and the sawmill which is to be erected east of this city will begin within the next few weeks was the assertion of C. L. Selecman, of Wash ington, D. C, who arrived here today as the official representative of Ken dall Bros., of Pittsburg, Pa. Mr. Selec man will establish offices here soon and iiii The 19th Annual WASHINGTON STATE FAIR September 20 to 25, Inclusive North Yakima, Wash. $20,000 in Premiums and Purses Splendid Displays of Livestock, Poultry, Fruits and Produce, Manufacturing, Agricultural and Educational Exhibits ONE. OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE RACING PROGRA3LMES IN THE NORTHWEST Carnival and Outdoor ' Thursday Governor's Attractions of All Kinds Day Both Day and Night Friday Elks' Day Good automobile roads lead to North Yakima. Reduced rates on all railroads For Premium List and other information, address FRANK MEREDITH, Secy., North Yakima via W. FOSTER, General Agt., -100 Third Street Portland, Oregon Telephones Main 808 A 12-15. will direct Kendall Bros.' investments In thiB vicinity. Surveying on the railroad will be re sumed Wednesday. S. Ai Kendall, J. L, Snyder and Mr. McKelvey, who are as sociated in the enterprise, are expected to arrive here in a few days. St. Rose's Club to Meet. The Men's Club of St. Rose's parish will hold its opening meeting of the season at St. Rose's Hall tonight. The meeting will be Informal and all the men of St. Rose's Catholic Church are invited to attend. There are opportunities now for American pords in the Caucasus reirton. It's Wonderful How Resinol Stops Itching To those who have endured for years the Itching torments of eczema or other such skin-eruptions, the relief that the first use of Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap gives is perfectly Incredible. After all the suffering they have endured and all the use I e s s treatments they have spent good money for, they cannot believe anything so simple, mild and inexpensive can stop the Itching and burning INSTANTLY! And they find it still more wonderful that the improvement is permanent and that Resinol really drives away the eruption completely in a very short time. Perhaps there is a pleasant surprise like this In store for you. Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap are sold by all druggists. Trial free, write to Dept. 2-R, Resinol, Balti more. Md. Buy Your SUIT AND OVERCOAT at REGENT CLOTHES SHOP PRICE 2S3 Washington Street