THE 3IORMNG OltliOiiAN, MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 1917. 7 I BORDER IS WAITING NARROW PERSHING'S RETURN Corrals Are Built and Store houses Erected, Ready to , Receive Troops. the best interests of the state; that it will aid Rood government, and cre ate harmony in the House. We were eager, too. to avoid a fac- ional fight among the Republican members of the House. Our aim is to help build up the party." This happy solution of the Speaker- hip difficulty will reduce the organiza tion of the House tomorrow mornins to a mere formality. W. K. Drager to Call Order. W. F. Drager. chief clerk of the last session, will call the House to order about 10:30. Dr. J. E. Anderson, of The wm be ed tmPrrarrSpeXr. Mr! CROSS CURRENT PERILOUS Drager will be the temporary chief clerk. The nominating speeches, it has een promised, will be brief. It Is probable that the House will elect all its officers at the morning Xine-Ton Kedsre Anchors. Intended USE OF RAILWAY DEBATED Army Officers Doubt Advisability, for Fear de Facto Troops From South Would Misunderstand Intent of Movement. COLUMBUS. N. M., Jan. 7. Artillery, infantry and quartermaster commands in General Pershing's punitive expedi tion may be brought to the border over the Mexican Northwestern Railroad in stead of overland from Colonia Dublan, Mexico, to Columbus. Should arrangements be mads for bringing the artillery, infantry and Quartermaster commands to the border by train, only the cavalry and motor truck companies would come overland to the border. All In Readiness for Troops. Everything here is in readiness to receive the troops. Corrals have been provided for the cavalry and pack ani mals, quartermaster storehouses erect ed and much other preparatory work done several weeks ago in anticipation of the order from the War Depart ment for the removal of the troops. Orders are expected from Washington toon to complete these preliminary steps. Eli PASO, Tex.. Jan. 7. There would be no objection on the part of the Carranza government to permitting the United States Army to use the Mexican Northwestern railroad between Casas Grandes and the border for the with drawal of the punitive expedition, it was said tonight by a high official of the Carranza government. Misunderstanding Is Feared. United States Army officers here doubt the advisability of bringing any American troops to the border by rail. They declared tonight that the de facto forces now garrisoning the north ern part of Chihuahua are from the south of Mexico, and the appearance of an American force in Western Chi huahua might result in a clash be tween the Mexican and American troops through misunderstanding of the purpose of the movement. ession. W. F. Drager has no opposition for chief clerk, and Merrill Moores is unop posed for Journal clerk. Three candi dates are in the field for calendar clerk Charles Erskine, of Bend, who was calendar clerk at the last session; John Meindl, of Portland, and E. James Jones, of Oswego. For reading clerk, Ben Huntington, of Drain, and John Withycombe are running a neck-and- neck race. William McAdams, of Independence is expected to be elected to succeed imself as . mailing clerk. There are four candidates for sergeant-at-arma H. T. Bruce, the sergeant of the 1915 ession; Joseph F. Singer, William Mendenhall and Ben S. Worsley. CELL SYSTEM OPPOSED WARDETT MTJRPHY TO ADVOCATE COWICT DORMITORIES VILLA IS SEEN BY SCOUTS Several of Rear Guard Killed by Pursuing Column. CHIHUAHUA CITY. Mexico, Jan. 6. via El Paso, Junction, Jan. 7. Fran cisco Villa was going toward Hacienda Las Nieves, southwest of Parral when last seen by Carranza scouting parties, according to private sources here. Las Nieves ranch was the place Villa was -trying to reach at the time Major TFrank Tompkins and his cavalry col umn pursue him into Parral. General Cavasos, of the command of General Murguia, pursued Villa and his main command nine miles along the Las Nieves road, and several of Villa's rear guard, the report added. To prevent Villa from executing one or his characteristic coups and enter ing Chihuahua City while the major portion of the Carranza garrison are in the field. General Murguia has sta tioned General Hernandez at Salevo, southwest of the capital, with a suffi cient force to prevent Villa from ad vanclng on the capital. FOUR FILIBUSTERS SLAIN New Hampshire Infantry Clashes With Expedition on Border. LAREDO, Tex., Jan. 7. Four alleged Mexican filibusters .were either killed or badly wounded in an encounter last night with troops of the First New Hampshire Infantry at Zapata. Tex. according to reports reaching Laredo tonight. Military headquarters here, however, denied having received any information regarding the reported nght. The New Hampshire troops, under command of Major Orville Caine, doing patrol duty in the vicinity of Zapata, according to the report, came on an indefinite number of filibusters cross ing the Rio Grande at Zapata. A clash followed. No mention is made of American casualties. The same report says Mexican revo lutionists have captured Ramilne and Parral, two small -villages about 10 miles below the border from Zapata. MR. BEAN IS OUT OF RACE (Continued From First Page.) the floor of the House. For that rea son I suggested a caucus. "When I found that plan could not be arranged, I suggested a withdrawal. My supporters agreed to lt although I am sure that they would have stuck with me to the end. I don't know o a more loyal bunch of fellows than those who were with me In this con test. I want to thank them for their support, and hope that every one of them will vote for Mr. Stanfield to morrow. X want to see him have every vote in the Hijuse. "I hope that our action will result ESCAPE IS Cleone Almost Wrecked Try ing to Save Bear. Opinion Is Expressed. That Penitentiary Will Have Only 450 Inmates, Because of Prohibition. SALEM, Or., Jan. 7. (Special.) Warden Murphy, of the State Peniten tiary, tonight announced his belief that largely because of prohibition the prison may be conducted during the next two years on a basis of 450 pris- srs, although maintenance for 600 prisoners is asked tor in the budget. This would reduce the expense of the prison by $20,400 in maintenance charges alone. He also said he would advocate doing away with the cell system at the Peni tentiary except for the more hardened criminals and establish a dormitory for the convicts. Under therdormitory sys tem the present one-story cell houses on the north side would be converted into two-story houses, and the cells re moved. Instead beds would be Installed and the great majority of the convicts sleep in the open wards. The upper tier of cells in the north cell house in particular is confining, poorly ventilated and odorous, despite every precaution to prevent the condl tions. He would have 150 cells for more dangerous prisoners, and the rest of the population would sleep much the same as in an ordinary dormitory or hospital ward. He said the cost for rebuilding on the dormitory plan would be one-third as cheap as for expensive steel and concrete cells. to Be Dropped Inside Surf Line, Pound Two Deep Cuts in Rescue Steamer's, Bow. EUREKA. Cal.. Jan. 7. (Special.) Two deep cuts on either side of her bow were the external evidence of the experiences of the steamer Cleone on the mrf near the sctne of the Bear wreck which the vessel bore when she made port today. Only the merest chance saved the Cleone from Joining the Bear on the beach. Bound for the wreck with kedge an chors which were to have been set ln- Bide the surf line and to which the stern of the Bear was to have been made fast, the Cleone left here Friday. Her troubles began that day when she put into the first line of breaKers, only to be driven out after being washed from stem to stem. 'The .Cleone again plunged into the breakers yesterday. A long, rolling sea was piling up from the northwest. No sooner had she cleared the first breakers than currents, probably the same which played a part in wrecking the .steamer Bear, caught the Cleone, and began carrying her toward the beach. The two nine-ton anchors which were to have been set were hanging over her bows and began to pound the steamer unmercifully. An anchor was thrown out, but it dragged. Soon the Cleone was broadside to the breakers. The lead line showed only nine fathoms and the wrecked steamer Bear was only a quarter of a mile away when momentary calm made it possible to straighten the Cleone around and she made for the open sea, reaching safety fetter an all-day fight. An examination today showed that the cuts in her bows made by the bat tering of the anchors were not admit ting water. NEW ELECTION LAW AIDS SECRETARY OICOTT SAYS REGIS TRATION CHANGE IS GOOD. LEGISLATORS AT PHOENIX Some Favor Adjournment Daily Un til Contest Is Settled. PHOENIX. Ariz.. Jan. 7. With all but less than a half dozen members of the Legislature on the ground, the third regular session will begin at noon to morrow. Whether it will take a recess until after the Supreme Court has passed on the application of Thomas E. Campbell for a writ of mandamus to compel Governor Hunt to turn over the papers of the office to him, could not be learned tonight, but many of the members favor an organization tomor row with adjournment from day to day until the court acts. The court Tuesday morning is ex pected to pass on the motion to strike from the complaint of Mr. Campbell all reference to events leading up to the issuance of a certificate of election to the latter. Chanee of Address, Ilowrvpr, Should Be Reported, Statement Says Filing; Fees Clear Gain to State. SALEM, Or., Jan. 7. (Special.) Costs of elections throughout the state suggestions and comments upon the registration laws and possible changes therein are incorporated in the forth coming biennial report of Secretary of State Olcott. He declares that the permanent reg' istration law, enacted in 1915, was fol' lowing a general demand, but suggests that a specific provision be made for reporting all changes of residence or political affiliation to the Secretary of State that he .may be in possession as nearly as possible at all times of up-to date lists of the registered voters of the state. The 1915 law, providing for the filing of the declaration of candidacy and the payment of a filing fee therewith. brought in the sum of 14115 prior to the primary election of May 19, 1916. This is a clear gain to the state, says the report, "and in addition has af forded much convenience to many of the candidates for the various state and district offices." The cost of the etate election ex penses for 1915-16, 'exclusive of the cost of the same elections to the sev eral counties, was $31,373.66. ROAD LAWS OUT OF DATE State Engineer Says Oregon Should Have Workable Code. SALEM, Or.. Jan. 7. (Special.) The state's present road laws were originally adopted from Iowa and, with one or two exceptions, there has been no substantial change since territorial days, says State Engineer Lewis in his forthcoming report, and he urges the adoption of a complete, concise and workable road code. While saying the time is not ripe for an extensive paving programme, he adds that the greatest mileage and limited taxable wealth of Oregon makes the road question a leading issue in the state. As a result be rec ommends that the work for a number of years be confined to the improve ment and alignment of grades and the connecting up of gravel and macadam sections. ST.PAUL PUBLISHER DIES GEORGE THOMPSON STRICKEN SUD DENLY AT LOS ANGELES. UlillllllllllllllllllllMllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 1 Henrichsen s, 1861 1 386 Washington St. Bet. W. Park and Tenth Sts. Acnte Attack of Asthma and Heart Trouble Immediate Cantte Two Newspapers His Property. LOS ANGELES. Jan. 7. 'George Thompson, owner and publisher of the St. Paul Dispatch and St. Paul Pioneer Press, died here today. He came to Los two weeks ago for the. Winter. Death was caused by an acute attack of asthma and heart trouble suffered early today. Mr. Thompson, although in poor health, had not been confined to his home since his arrival here. He was 76 years old. Mr. Thompson was a director of the Associated Press for 14 years, but re signed several years ago. He is sur vived by a widow, who was with him when he died, and two daughters, Mrs. C. E. Power and Mrs. A. C. Jefferson, both of St. Paul. He was born in Devonshire, England, September 28, 1840. ST. PAUL. Jan. 7. George Thomp son came to St. Paul in 1885. On his arrival here he bought a half interest in the St. Paul Dispatch and in 1889 became owner and publisher. Later the Dispatch and St. Paul Pioneer Press were consolidated under his ownership. AGENT MAY BE RETAINED Eugene Tries to Raise Fund Toward Agricultural Officer's Salary. EUGENE, Or., Jan. 7. (Special.) The agricultural bureau of the Eu gene Chamber of Commerce will take steps to obtain the retention of N. S. Robb county agricultural agent, ac cording to an announcement made to day. Mr. Robb resigned several days ago because he believed the County Court had appropriated an insufficient sum of money properly to conduct his department. The County Court cut the appropria tion for the office as approved by the taxpayers in annual session $500. The First National Bank today an nounced that it would give $50 to wards raising the additional $500. NEW AUTOMOBILE WRECKED Car Starts In Tacoma, Is ished in Chehalis. Demol- 50,000 Prescriptions 21 Years Glasses ground on our own exclusive patented optical machinery. E E. O. Mattem Optometrist iiiiimiiii?!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiuiim7. CHEHALIS. Wash., Jan. 7. (Special.) 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Graton, Mrs. Ella Sage and Miss Elsie Sage, trus tees: Miss Olive Sage, treasurer; Mrs. W. W. Waters, superintendent of the Sunday school, and Miss Elsie Sage, superintendent. Starting today. Eugene Howd will conduct the services tempo rarily, no successor having been named to Rev. T. resigned. F. Schlosser, who recently re Ell Clerk Reports. CENTRAL! A, Wash.. Jan. 7. (Spe cial.) The annual report of W. J. Sim mons, Town Clerk of Pe Ell. just ren dered, shows total receipts for 1916 of $2911.44. and expenditures of J'lRfl.SK. Millionaire Mime Owner Objects to Having Case Transferred to Kootenai County. WALLACE. Idaho, Jan. 6. (Special.) James F. Callahan, millionaire stock holder of the Consolidated Interstate Callahan mine, premier zinc producer of the Coeur d'Alene district, filed notice of appeal to the Supreme Court today from the order of Judge Woods, of the District Court, granting his wife, Helen Callahan, a change of venue to the District Court of Kootenai County for the trial of her divorce suit in which a strenuous fight has been inaugurated for the division of the Callahan millions. A week ago Mrs. Callahan filed a sensational amended answer and cross complaint to her husband's divorce ac tion in which she denied his charges of infidelity and cruel treatment, and alleged that she was the victim of a conspiracy planned by her husband and others. Filing of the answer and cross-complaint followed closely on the heels of the announcement that a com plete reconciliation had been effected by the Callahans through efforts of thelrrmutual friends and came as com plete surprise. Club's Funds Increased. MARSHFIELD, Or.. Jan. 7. (Spe cial.) The report of the treasurer of the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce showed the body started 1916 with $8 in the treasury and closed the financial year with 879. President Hugh "Mc Lain, for three years at the head of the organization, retired, and C. R. Peck was chosen to head the body. Charles Hall was elected vice-president. CHURCHMEN SERVE DINNER Vancouver Methodist Brotherhood Has Lively Evening. VANCOUVER, Wash.. Jan. 7. (Spe cial.) The men of the Methodist Church Brotherhood undertook the unique plan of serving a dinner, which they I prepared and cooked, in the church parlors last night. Two hundred people descended upon them In a bunch, making the waiters step lively, so lively in fact that J. B. 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