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VOL. LVI. NO. 17,524. PORTLAND, OREGON, SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 1D17. PRICE FIVE CENTS. V EXHAUSTED MH AMI RESCUED Officers Four Days With- i out Any t-ooa. CHILL BLAST AIDS STRIKING JANITORS MEN "FULL" FLAT BUILDING FIRES AND PIPES FREEZE. 2 FOUND IN MEXICAN WILDS Lieutenant-Colonel Bishop Too Weak to Be Brought From Mountains. CIVILIANS FIND WANDERERS Aviators Stranded 250 Miles South of Border, Says Lieutenant Robertson. PRIZE OF GERMANS IS SAFE IN HARBOR "WELLTON, Ariz., Jan. 19. Human endurance triumphed in a gruelling battle with the desert of Sonora when Lieutenant W. A. Robertson, brought here late today by a rescue party, overtook yesterday a party searching for the two missing Army aviators in the desolate region and directed them to a mountain pass where his fellow officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Harry G, Bishop, lay weak and exhausted. The searchers, obeying the aviator's directions and following his tracks 30 miles along the base of the Gila Mountains, found Colonel Bishop lying in - the sand, unable to walk farther, and brought to an end a search which Army aviators, civilians and Mexican soldiers have been con ducting in Lower California and Sonora for the two missing men. , LJeutenant Meets Searchers. Robertson had been four days with out food or water when he came upon the searching party from Wellton, composed - of E. L. Gamble, W. Proebestl and S. Hovatter. Almost exhausted,' his clothing burned from close contact with a campfire he had made on the desert to keep him warm when he was not walking, Robertson was able to talk, and soon had mem bers of the searching party follow- ' ing his trail back to where he had left Colonel Bishop. The latter was found in the sand dunes near ' the Rosario Mountains, and carried out to a place where a fire was built. He was made as com fortable as possible after something to eat was given him,, while other members of the party brought Robert son to Wellton and sent to Yuma for assistance for Bishop. Men Tramp 200 Miles. The men had tramped together al most 200 miles over desert and moun tain country from a point on the east coast of the Gulf of California, shar ing water which they carried in an oil can taken from their abandoned airplane and subsisting on four sand wiches and four, oranges. Their supplies of food and water became exhausted last Sunday, and nowhere had the men been able to find human habitation or shelter from the biting cold and drenching rain of the desert country. They continued their tramp together until Wednesday, a week after they had smarted from North Island aviation base at San Diego on a flight to Calexico, Cal., in which they were carried out of their course by, a strong wind and failure of their compass to register properly, and then Colonel Bishop became too weak to continue farther. Colonel Remains Behind. They agreed it was best for Robert son to continue on and seed back aid .for Bishop if possible. Robertson re luctantly went on, following a course northwest, walking day and night, and on the following morning found the searchers completing repairs to their automobile and preparing to resume the search. A short time later the party from here encountered a sec ond party from Ajo, Ariz., composed of W. E. Freeman, J. Cameron and a Mexican guide. The parties consol idated and" went back after Colonel Bishop. Four men were left with Colonel Bishop while S. Hovatter and W. E. Freeman brought Robertson to Well- ton. They said Bishop was in fairly good condition, and they expected to complete preparations to bring him out tomorrow. Airplane Propeller. Broken. , Lieutenant Robertson said tonight he could find the abandoned airplane. One Owner Forced to Sign Agree- j ment as Tenants Shlver-p Milk and Fuel Are Held Up. CHICAGO, Jan. 19. (Special) Van- dalism aa a result or tne sot flat Janitors caused damage to the ex tent of $3000 In a 12-flat building at 2216 Lincoln avenue early today. After the Janitor of the building had w.iir.H nut It was said tenants suc ceeded In getting up heat In the fur- Entrance was galnedto the basemeni ThiiroHoTr nlirht lid the Iires worn .nil .,,,. (., o- thu nines to ourei. tkmiis-hKnt thn apartments- The flats were flooded and the occupants suf tn thA nnld all night- at th 24-flat building at fcixuen. Wabash avenue, owned by Mrs. Alice Wilson Rogers. 70 years old , iT,!tor is charged with going o strike and putting out the fires, thus ivir th. occupants or tne duuu.ub, were babies and old per- in a freezing conaiuon. Tnpr.r. herself -attempted yes- terday to keep the building warm, but . - hrr.!) to srlve up and sign .frmement with the Janitor. The tenants -charge that they were threatened with pneumonia and diph theria as the result of lack of heat. T7i Hrivo.ra are preventing the de livery of milk or food of any kind or fuel being delivered to the tenants in strike-bound flats. Crews Numbering 469 Held as Prisoners. INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS MUNICIPAL JUDGE VALUABLE CARGOES TAKEN Motor Lorries, Ammunition and Food Aboard. 3 ARMED VESSELS SUNK TRAIN BURIED BY SLIDE German Official Statement Says Prize Crew of 1 6 Men Succeeded in Taking Yarrowilale Into Port "Without Mishap. BERLIN, via Amsterdam to London, Jan. 20. The British steamer Yarrow dale was brought into harbor on De cember 31 as a prize by a crew of 16 men, says an official statement issued tonight. She carried 469 prisoners, the crews of steamers captured by a German aux iliary cruiser in the Atlantic Ocean. The prisoners on the Tarrowdale were from one Norwegian and seven British ,. , , wreck on Austrian Rail-I vessels. The cargoes of the captured way Are Killed. t nvnnv .Tan. 9. A wreck on the Vienna-Triest Railroad near the towns of Bagov and Trefall. is reported in vnni telerams received by the Ex- vessels, the statement adds, consisted principally of war material for the en tente allies and foodstuffs. j Three of Vessels Sunk Are Armed, Three of the vessels sunk were armed British merchantmen. The bringing in of the Tarrowdale, . v. . ii r, v nv wav ex change xeicgrayu the statement continues, had been keDt Cavon n P H ( 1 H.I1U XT I topennaiscu. " .... secret for military reasons, but in view jured persons have been r. . Btatement of tna BritiBll Admir. the aeoriB. aJty on January 17. it was decided to A mail train was buriea oy--'" make tne news public The prize crew earth and several cars are sam to nv of Tarrowlal( waa commanded Dy been hurled into the River I Deputy Of f icer .Badewltz. The official cording to the cernno. ie"' - statement follows auxiliary train also was wreiu. OLD FIRE BELL IS Fire Chiefs Recommend It Bo Dis played at City Hall. . M brass fire bell, which sounded -l in Portland for 40 years. is to be given a place among the relics . cv HalL The Board of Fire rhifa has recommended inai n placed on a pedestal at the Fourth- wneat "The English steamer Tarrowdale, of 4600 tons, was brought into the harbor RELIC I on December 31 as a prize by a prize crew oi xt men. sue aad aooara 459 prisoners, namely the crews of one Norwegian and seven British ships, which were captured by one 6f our aux iliary cruisers in the Atlantic Ocean. Cargoes Mostly War Stores. The cargo of the captured vessels consisted principally of war material for our enemies from America and foodstuffs. including 6000 tons of 2000 tons of flour and 1900 The Weather. YESTERDAY'S Maximum temperature. ' 88 degrees; minimum. 28 degrees. TODAY'S Occasional rain, slightly warmer; northwesterly winds. Legislature. Senate rushes consolidation programme. Page 7. Washington legislators would revoke fishing agreement. Page 1. Senate committee kills measure to abolish , tax list publication. Page 4. Third of Legislative session Is completed. Page 6. Rural credits row waxes bitter. Page 6. ' War. British steamer Yarrowdale brought Into port by German prize crew. Page 1. Raider, converted at sea. on warpath. Page 5. Poincare says Trance opposes temporary peace. Page 3. German asks why entente do not free own possessions, as demanded ox central powers. Fags 3. Mexico. Pershing's column begins move - north. Page 6. Foreign. Germany withdraws charges against Voplcka. Page 2. National. Samuel TJntermyer says he did not seek Job" In leak Inquiry. Page z. Public bulldlnKa bill Is naased by Bouse. Page 2. Domestic. Lost Army airmen found In Mexico after lour days without food or water, rage x. Cold weather aids striking Janitors. Page 1. Livestock Association counsel says packers are Ignorant of - economic principles. Page 4. Bond issue leads new revenue plan. Page 4. Sports. Beavers get two men from Pittsburg lor Chuck" Ward, page li. Beavers will saU for Honolulu February 14. Page 12. Lincoln High five defeat Hill Military Acad emy. Page 12. Seattle wins from Portland hockey team. e to 3. Page 12. Faclflo Northwest. State Labor Federation to meet In Salem Monday. Page 7. Spuds climb to S0 at Seattle. Page 1. Commercial and Marine. Hide markets affected by unexpected Impor tations from Russia. Page 17. Increase In marine Insurance rates weakens Chicago wheat. Page 17. Steel and other high-priced specialties ad vance In Wall street. Page 17. Pilotage and towage not affected by new decision. Page 16. Ernest H. Myer has ship named after him. . Page 18. Portland and Vicinity. Judge Langguth resigns; John H. Stevenson named. Page 1. Weather report, data and forecast. Page 17. Council to probe rumors of collusion by contractors on sewer work. Page ltt. Yamhill market attack dismissed. Page 13. Move Is started to ' revise constitution. Page 16. Postal employes again warned. Page 13. Business" splurge of "Honolulan" stopped by police. -Page 13. -- O.-W. It. & N. expected to spend 13,000,000 this year, page w. LANGGUTH RESIGNS SPUDS CLIMB TO $60 AT SEATTLE PRICE SENDS HOUSEWIVES liOT- tG FOR SUBSTITUTE. John H. Stevenson Is to Be Successor. BILL WOULD REVOKE TREATY OH FISHING BUSINESS REQUIRES HIS TIME Jobbers Hope Limit Is Reached, but Predictions of $70 and $80 a Ton Are Heard Shortage Acute. SEATTLE, Wash.. Jan. 19. (Special.) Seattle housewives are on a still-1 hunt for a substitute for the good old reliable potato, as a result of the sud den advance In the market price. A record for spuds was reached to day when potatoes sold for 160 a ton. Jurist Delays Action Pending the stock for less because of the price .. ... . i mey are compelled to pay growers. btriKe Settlement. Each advance In the price of spuds I has been signaled by a decrease In the volume moved, and jobbers with re luctance were compelled to follow the growers in their demands for higher prices. Behind the growers' Insistence is an acute shortage In the Chicago district. Buyers from there are push Ing Seattle brokers, when not In the Bench Is Left With Recrct.' as Work I field person, to get potatoes, and tney are apparently willing that tne Oregon -Washington Agreement at Stake. RIYER COUNTIES SURPRISED Senator Not Even Interested in Industry Makes Move, CHANGE IS DUE MARCH 1 street entrance. I horses. The rarrowctaie nad on board Th bell is now in storage in tne in motor lorries, one motorcar, 6300 old fire station on Fourth street, near cases cf rifle cartridges, 30,000 rolls of Morrison. It was placed there about I barbed wire and 3300 tons of steel bars. when .the steepio u I besides a large quantity of meat, bacon two years ago. top of the station was torn ""- DEMOCRATS WIN BY TIE and sausages. - 'Of the vessels sunk, three of the British were armed. Among the crews of the captured vessels are 103 subjects of neutral states, who, as well as en- New Jersey tjours Ainrius .- j i emy suojects, nave oeen removea as , , -r. .,..,, prisoners or war. insoiar as tney naa of Congressional Recount. " vessels. Tie commander of the prize crew is Deputy TRENTON. N. J., Jan. 19. The uoun i of f icer Baaewitx. of Errors and Appeals today by a vote of seven to seven affirmea tne ouprm rv,i,rt decision that a recount . in the Third Congressional District was legal. makes final the re-election oi Representative Scully. Democrat, from that district. On the first count. Robert Carson, I Reoubllcan, had an apparent majority over Scully of 11 votes. A recount gavel the district to Scully by 702 majority. "The bringing in of the Tarrowdale (Concluded on Page S. Column 2.) WOMAN MAY LOSE OFFICE Elimination of Pay for Assistant At torney-General Indicated. DENVER, Jan. 19. Colorado may lose her woman Attorney-General. ' It was indicated today by members of the Senate finance committee ad verse action might be taken on an al lotment in the short appropriation bill for the payment of a Fourth Assistant Attorney-General, a position to which the Attorney-General appointed Miss Clara Ruth Moszor some weeks ago. Thaw's Companion Out on Bail, NEW YORK, Jan. 19. Oliver Brower, Indic&d for conspiracy In connection with the kidnaping ' charges against Harry K. Thaw by Fred Gump, Jr.. c Kansas City, Mo., was released on $15 000 bail today without opposition from the District Attorney. of Helpins Unfortunates Is En Joyed, but Private Matters Demand More Attention. lid should be lifted to Its widest capa city. It was expected that "Wisconsin would ease the situation somewhat by marketing Its holdings, but weather conditions have been such that con stant danger of frost and freezing in getting the spuds from the farms to the cars was threatened. Jobbers are now expressing the hope that spuds have reached the limit, but predic tions of $70 and $80 levels are fre quently heard. NORTH YAKIMA, Wash, Jan. It. Yakima Gem potatoes were sold here yesterday for Eastern shipment at $52 per ton, two carloads changing hands at that figure, while five carloads were sold by another party at $50. These are the highest prices on record. VANCOUVER. Wash, Jan. 19. (Spe claj.) Two dollars a hundred pounds Is the price being paid for potatoes In and succeeded Judge 'John H. Steven- I Clarke County by buyers-at the present time, in some cases, sales at $2.10 hundred have been reported. Shipments I are very heavy. The potatoes are going east to Nebraska and the Dakotas and south to California. At the close of 13 months of serv ice. Judge Arthur Langguth. of the Municipal Court, will on March X re turn to the private practice of law, and Judge John H. Stevenson will again give Judgment on the erring cit izens of the city. Word of Judge Stev enson's reappointment followed close on that of Judge Langguth's resigna tion. Judge Langguth' resignation, which was handed to Mayor H. R. Albee on January 8, was made public yester day, and came without the slightest rumor of his intention to retire from the bench. He became Judge of the Municipal Court on February 1. 1916 son. His resignation Is to taice el ect the last day of February. Business Demands Mere Tlame. It Is said at the City Hall that the principal reason for Judge Langguth's resignation waa the fact that a large MINNEAPOLIS. Jan. 19. What Is Eastern concern which he represents I gald to D0 tnB niB;heat prlee pald for was demanding more time than he waa able to give while remaining on the municipal bench. For some time. Judge Langguth said. In explanation, he baa considered the dvlsabillty of tendering his resigns tlon. although he took a keen Interest In the work and Its opportunities for assisting the worthy. The press of his private law practice. however, became such that it demand ed hla Dersonal attention or an entire sacrifice of the business, which bad AST0RS been built in several years, t or a time. Judge Langguth said, he hesitated. fearing that his motives might be misconstrued. potatoes in the Minneapolis or St. Paul markets in 30 years was reported here today. Western potatoes sold at $3.10 bushel in carload lots and Minnesota grown potatoes were quoted at $1.8 Portland -potatoes are worth $50 ton, though here the product is sold by the sack. DINE ENGINEERS Guests Number 200 at Industrial Americanization Gathering. DteUlas Leas; Delayed. His letter of resignation to Mayor Albee defines the position of the re tiring Jurist and definitely gives hit reasons. It Is as follows: On the first of February I will have rounded out one year as Judge of the Munlc. Ipal Court of this city. I feel very grateful to you for the opportunity to preside over that court and can truthfully say that I have enjoyed the work to the fullest extent and WKU a consciousness that 1 have dealt Justly with everyone who came before the court and nave endeavored to do the thing that should have oeen aone by all. TTnfortunately, during the past few years (Continued on Page 16. Column 2.) NEW YORK. Jan. 19. Nearly 200 prominent engineers, mechanical, elec trlcal, chemical and .civil, were guests tonight at a dinner given at the res idence of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Astor to mark the beginning of a movemen for industrial Americanization. Speakers urged the extension of scientific methods to the human phases of Industrial organization, thus giving "welfare working" a definite place and definite standards. It was maintained that the engineer, as the "consulting mind" of Industry, must be the leader in this work. SOUTHWEST ROADS HELPED of THE FORTY-FIVE EFFICIENCY CLUB IS GOING STRONG THESE DAYS, iCcocluded on Pas 6. Column 3. BRIAND DEFENDS WILSON Deputies Support Refusal to Reply to Socialist's Query. PARK, Jan. 19. By a vote or - to 57. the Chamber of Deputies toaay supported the government in its re fusal to reply to an interpellation pre sented by Adrien Pressemane and 34 other extreme Socialist Deputies as to why the government replied to Presi dent Wilson's note. Premier 3riand took the opportunity to speak in the most cordial terms ofl Mr. Wilson's motives and the attitude! of the Americans. PROMISE EXACTED BY MOB West Virginians Fire on Jail Hold ing Murder Suspect. CLAY, W. Va., Jan, 19. A mob of nrore than 150 armed men appeared at the Clay County Jail here early today and deman" 4 Andrew and Howard! Sampson, who were confined there charged with murdering Preston Tan ner and burning his home. The mob fired into the Jail, but no one was wounded. The crowd dispersed after promise! had been given that the prisoners would I have an early trial. S0L0NS TO PASS ON SONGS Colorado Legislature Installs Organ . for Singers. DENVER, Jan. 19. In preparation fori a decision on the merits of the present) state song, "Where the Columbine I Grows." and two rival candidates fori the honor, each entitled "Colorado," the House has decided to hear the melodies sung and late today had an organ placed In the Horse chamber to accom pany the singers. The date for the rendition, of. the songs has not been selected.- 1 . I "UvrvjL crocy' Un-r arwtAiA r':33-' ( oot furs "f V Av'l? y r? oo-ei. I ( you-fr iaov, ". , Vr,"r" ) y W . v " cSfV : wtrN was N - jT f S TvVy - t noun, behove. . r.'3- ') ftr'flNwVVf9 U cow go? Jr-rcjJ J5-'''! usro j LONDON PLANT BLOWN UP Many Believed Killed In Munitions Factory Explosion. LONDON. Jan. 19. The following of ficial communication was Issued tonight: "The Ministry of Munitions regret to announce that an explosion occurred this evening at a munitions factory In the neighborhood . of London. It Is feared that the explosion was attend ed by a considerable loss of life and damage to property." WILSON CHOOSES ESCORT Second Cavalry Wins Honor In. Na tion-Wide Competition. WASHINGTON. Jan. 19. President Wilson has decided to use the Second Cavalry troops at Fort Myer. Va- as his personal escort at the Inaugural ceremonies. The announcement today ends a com petition Nation-wide between volunteer military organizations and National Guard troops which have been striving for the honor. HOOD RIVER BILL PASSES $60,000 Postofflce Appropriation Voted in House. HOOD RIVER. Or, Jan. 19. Spe claL) R. E. Scott, secretary of the Commercial Club, this afternoon re. celved a telegram from Representative Sinnott, In Congress, which announced that the House of Representatives to day passed a bill providing for an appropriation of $60,000 for a postofflce building here. GERMAN SAILS CHANNEL Steamer Goes Through Holland on Way to Antwerp. LONDON. Jan. 19. A Renter dispatch from Flushing. Holland, today report the German steamer Ursula Fischer passing there from Zebrugge on her way to Antwerp. "This Is the first German ship that has passed In this direction since the fall of Antwerp." the dispatch adds. Skamania Wants More. Than $50,- 000 for North Bank Highway and Effort to Get Budget Revised Is Under Way. OLYMPIA.' Wash.. Jan. 19. (Special.) Legislative Representatives from Co lombia River counties were surprised toaay by an attack made in the Senate pon the Interstate treaty agreed to by Washington and Oregon In 1915 for Joint regulation of salmon fishing along the river. Without consulting any of the mem bers most directly concerned. Senator Steiner. of King. Introduced a bill to day repealing the entire regulation agreement. It was referred to the fish eries committee of which Steiner la chairman. Congressional Approval Walts. While the Columbia River agreement has not yet been ratified by Congress because of opposition from Senator Lane, of Oregon, It has been operative between the two states since it waa accepted by both Legislatures, and Is pronounced entirely satisfactory by legislators from the river counties. Senator Chamberlain, of Oregon, both United States Senators from Washing ton, and Representative Albert Johnson. from the Third District. Washington, are quoted as favoring ratification. Either state may cancel the agreement until it is ratified at Washington. IX C. Senator French Keerea Move. Senator . Lands opposition to the agreement is understood to be based on hostility shown toward it by Astoria fishermen. In discussing the matter. Senator French, of Clarke County, says, "There Is no Justification for this at tempted repeal by the Washington leg islature. It Is undertaken by a mem ber whose constituents are not all in terested in Columbia Itlver regulation and without consultation with legisla tors who are directly concerned. "The agreement has smoothed out long standing differences over state Jurisdiction on the river, has harmon ized season limitations and fishing reg ulations over which there has- been more or less friction for years. Wash ington certainly has no complaint over uregon s compliance witn the agree met and there are no grounds what ever for attempting to repeal It here." Combine Against Bill Likely. Senator John W. Kleeb, o'f Pacific and Wahkiakum counties, expressed similar sentiments, as did Representa tive L. M. Sims, of Cowlitz, and a south counties co:abine fegalnst the Steiner bill is assured. Plans to revise the state road budget In the interests of the Southwest be gan today In both Senate and House. Senator Kleeb and Representative Fred A. Hart, of Pacific, are urging one change whereby Wlllapa Harbor peo ple having business on Grays Harbor may reach the latter by a 20-mile drive straight across instead of having to make the present trip of 130 miles around by Centralis- Surrey Calls for 9X7,000. The state highway department has furnished an estimate of $47,000 for construction of a road from a point near Raymond on Wlllapa Harbor to Cosmopolls on Grays Harbor, of which four miles are already built out of the latter town. As the two coast points have many Interests In common. It is believed that an agreement can be reached whereby . the money needed for the cutoff will be fOcen from an appropriation of $73.- 000 assigned to the Olympta highway frrjit Lake Qulnault northwest. As $400,000 Is needed to complete the lat ter gap, Wlllapa members figure that more actual benefit to both harbors can be accomplished by establishing quick connection between them, and the Highway Department will readily assent to the change. It la understood that Major-Uencral J. Franklin Bell has indorsed the Wlllapa road as & valuable and needed Improvement. Gap to Be Allowed to Walt. While Pacific County members had hoped to have completion of the Na tional Park highway from Nema to Bear River authorized by the present Legislature, they are willing to accept compromise by which construction will be ordered from Nema to Nasel River and from either Chinook or 111- waco to Bear River. If no more than $50,000 Is available for the section. This would- open un Bear and Nasel rivers sections and leave a gap of nine miles, for the closing of which It is expected $100,000 can "be procured in 1919. Representative E. E. Shields, of Skamania, is objecting .to the appor tionment by which state road No. 8 Is to receive only $50,000 this session. The county is asking $85.00(1 from state funds, which, with $5,000 coming from Federal aid. will complete the road across the county and link up Eastern and Western Washington by the Co lumbia River route. Objection Is also raised because no provision is made for Klickitat County road Improvement. Members from Concluded ea Page 0, Column -- V . -