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THE MORNING OREGONIAN, MONDAY. MARCH 19. 1917. Ill BRINGS MANY CHANGES IN SENATE Only 17 Members of Present Body Answered RoIIcall i Jen Years Ago. AVERAGE TENURE SHORT Death Has Removed Several, Others Retired "Voluntarily and Still Others Fell Under Con stituents' Displeasure. tEGO"N7AN NEWS BUREAU, "Washing-ton. March 18. Time fast brings changes in the United States Senate, notwithstanding members of that body are elected for six years. Only a few days ago Senator LaFollette printed in th Record a rollcall of the Senate In 1907. Just 10 years ago. The Senate then was made up of 90 members, and of the 90 who then were on the roll, only 17 answered to the call on March 5 last, when the new Senate convened. Of the original 90. only 20 were mem bers of the Senate which died on March 4. The Senate, according to Its own definition, la a continuing body, but a comparison of the rollcall of today with that of 1907 Indicates that not many Senators continue long in office. Death has removed not a few of the 73 who are no longer members, others re tired voluntarily, and still others were retired by their constituents. Some Better, Some Worse. Whether by reason of the changes that have taken place in ten years the Senate has been strengthened or weak ened is a matter of dispute: In some cases the changes have been for the "better; in other cases the present Sen ators do not begin to measure up to those whose togas they now wear. Heading the list of departed Senators who were in office in 1907 stands the name of Aldrich of Rhode Island, a, man bitterly denounced in his day and yet now recognized as the most effi cient organizer and most effective leader who ever held a seat in either "branch of Congress. His successor re tired March 4. having left no Impress whatever on the records of the Senate. Senator Beverldge, of Indiana, was In office ten years ago; his present day successor has Just been inducted Into office, and has a record yet to make. Murray Crane, of Massachusetts, has Kiven way to John W. Weeks in the Senate. Crane became noteworthy as the lieutenant of Aldrich; he was the pussy-foot Senator, the man who never talked, but who, notwithstanding his proverbial silence, rose to a position of preat influence. There was no room for Crane after Aldrich left, so Crane retired. Other Notables Gout. Shelby Cullom was Senator from Illinois ten years ago; J. B. Foraker, the Ohio firebrand and avowed enemy of Colonel Roosevelt, was then wearing a. toga; Eugene Hale was rounding out bis long senatorial career before he. too, retired voluntarily, having had his r close enough to the ground to de tect rumblings that forbode him no good. In those days Senator Teller, of Colo rado, was the recognized Senate "scold." Teller was one of the men who remained too long In public life; he stayed until his mind was warped, until pessimism was over-developed and bis temper had become thoroughly ruined. Across the aisle sat the adroit Rpooner of Wisconsin, one of the ablest lawyers who has graced the Senate la many years. 4 Senator Bacon, of Georgia, one of the foremost Democrats of recent times, pat in the Senate with those who have been enumerated; the brilliant Car mack was Senator from Tennessee, find Alger of Michigan, who had been Secretary of War under President McKlnley, was then holding a seat In the Senate, but doing little else. Allison and Dolliver Famous. The list of those who have departed In ten years is not complete without the names of Allison of Iowa, and Dolliver, his colleague, the former famous as chairman for years of the appropriations committee: the latter re nowned for his rare oratorical ability. The Senate has seen few speakers Fince the Civil War more eloquent than Dolliver. Then there were Chauncey Depew, of New York, the powerful Elkins of West Virginia, the venerable Morgan of Alabama, father of the Isthmian Canal, and the equally ven erable Proctor of Vermont. Bailey of Texas was then still in office, not having publicly rubbed against the Btanfiard Oil barrel, and opposite him eat Tom Piatt, of New YorR, in his de clining years, and close to the end of his public career. The Northwest, or Pacific Coast, has completely changed Its representation Jn the Senate since 1907. In that year Oregon was represented by Senator Fulton and Senator Gearin; Washing ton had Senator Ankeny and Senator Piles; Idaho's Senators were Dubois and Heyburn; California was repre sented by Perkins and Flint. L1EBES TO OPEN TODAY FURRIER FIRM IS ESTABLISHED IN ITS NEW HOME. All Floors of ' Modern Five-Story Broadway Structure Are to Be Occupied by Company. IT. Llebes & Co., a furrier firm that has done business in Portland for a half century, will celebrate its removal Into Its new Broadway store today. Established In 1864, the Llebes store has gained in popularity and increased its business until it is now one of the best-known furrier hauses in the West. To the energy of John P. Plageman, president of the company, is given a great deal of credit for the building up of the company. The store will occupy the entire five floors of the new building at 149-151 Broadway. The fifth floor is reserved for the alteration of furs and garments for manufacturing, a lunchroom and a rec reation room for employes. On the fourth floor wholesale furs will be kept and on the third will be kept party frocks and dancing dresses. Sport costumes. tailored suits, separate skirts and "pastime toggery" will be on display on the second floor and on the first floor will be the dis plays of furs, silk underwear and blouses. In the basement a cold storage plant has been Installed for the storage of furs during the Summer. Leon Liebes, son of the founder of the company, will be here from San Francisco for the opening. The United States leads the world In the production of corn known abroad os maize producing more than two thirds of the world's supply. SISTER OF COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF BRITISH HOME FORCES, H " ' I ' !'." 'il'.lll '.V1' "' " TIWII 1 . W'li M. u,ifcWrun in in,, mi. ...in .M...U hii"lillil i I "tt: :r - - . :,.- , 1 a P BAKER SHOW WIUS "Arizona" Proves Same Old Pleasing Production. CAST IS AUGMENTED MUCH Real Soldiers From Border Do Stage Duty McGovern Is Dis tinguished Hero In Western Frontier Army Drama. CAST OF "ARIZONA." Henry Canby .... George R. Taylor Colonel Bonham.Georsa P. Webster 6am Wonsr .... Scott Brebner Mrs: Canby Lora Roarers Estrella Bonham... Eleanor Parker Lena' Keller... ....... Nancy Duncan Lieutenant Denton Albert McGovern Bonlta Canby Ruth Gates Miss MacCulIag-h . .............. Florence Darling" Dr. Fenton ......Charles Compton Captain Hodgrman. .Harold Holland Tony Moitano Will Lloyd Lieutenant Hallock.... William Lea Sergeant Kellar Henry Norman Lieutenant Young. Raymond Johnson Ha J or Cochran. ., .George Bradford BT LEONE CASS BAER. The Alcazar players made their ap pearance in a revival of Augustus Thomas' famous play, "Arizona," and presented themselves in most pleasing array as the Interesting men and wom en who made this play one of the best beloved of its day. The players score flattering successes individually through their excellent impersonations, and the performance as a whole is har moniously attuned to the letter and spirit of the play. That it has lost none of its power to entertain a modern audience collected together over 15 years after Its first presentation, was freely attested by th laughter and applause which was general. 'Twould truly be carrying coals to Newcastle to tell any of the story of "Arizona," although truth to tell It is probably an altogether new story to a big percentage of latter-day theatergoers. Play Clever and Thrilling. "Arizona" holds all the elements that go to making the best sort of a modern movie thriller, with the additional in terest of exceptionally clever lines. There is sweep of prairie, tang of alkali in the air, cowboys and pinto ponies, there s a villain and a hero and a lovely heroine, there's almost murder, and there's intrigue, a cold-hearted. adamant mother and a fond old stage type of father who at first demands much and then forgives all. In "Arizona" there is not just one sole outstanding figure, but a generous distribution of meaty roles, which well played as they are, make the play one of the most attractive of the season's offerings. The cast is greatly augmented, with real, live soldiers from the National Guard, lately returned from border duty, doing stage duty at Fort Grant in Arizona. This is Ruth Gates' last week, and she is, as always, giving a noteworthy and careful interpretation. Her Bonita is colorful, emphasized by gracious charm of personality and ex ceedingly wholesome, Just as the girl Bonita was meant to be played. McGovern 1m Real Hero. Albert McGovern has one of the sure fire hero roles this week in Lieutenant Denton. He makes a handsome, dis tinguished appearance in his regimen tals, with alkali dust on his shoulders and fine words on his lips. An excellent bit of artistry is that of George R. Tay lor, in the -heroic role of Henry Canby, owner of the Arairapa ranch. This character study is made fairly to be real and natural by Mr. Taylor. . The role of his wife, Mrs. Canby, Is made a gem .n costuming and faith fulness to detail by Lora Rogers. George Webster Is the Jealous Bonham, a role he makes sufficiently domineer ing in atmosphere, and a dignified r Copyright, Underwood & Underwood. MRS. BARLET TALKING WITH PATIENTS IN MILITARY HOSPITAIo study. Eleanor Parker qualifies de lightfully as Bonham's wife. Nancy Duncan la Back. Nancy Duncan, who Is always to be trusted to give a good account of what ever role falls to her lot, returns to the Baker this week and makes a success of the difficult bit as Lena Kellar, a waltaess who Is betrayed by Captain Hodgeman. He Is the villain in the play, and In the keeping of Harold Holland this role Is made the most of. Charles Compton Is a dashing young actor. Vv ill Lloyd offers a picturesque and fascinating portrayal as the Mex ican vaquero, Tony. Henry Norman is the stuttering father of Lena. Flor ence Darling is a sweetie school teacher, and a full dozen more con tribute notable bits, too. STRAND BILL IS PRAISED TWO BIG FEATURE DRAMAS AND FOUR ACTS ON PROGRAMME. Good Comedy and Singing la Reported and Thrills Galore Are Of fered la Pictures. Four acts of vaudeville and two big feature photodramas at the Strand this week comprise a really good show. The movies range from the chorus to the wild West, while the vaudeville part of the bill Is diversified and clever. "It Happened at 2 A. M." Is the fea ture act at the Strand Into which Mason, Moralis and Van, three clever male comedians, inject humor and un usual acrobatic and juggling stunts. There is also Miss Katherine De Vole, a lovely girl singer with a sunshiny smile and bright laughing eyes and the merriest lilt in her voice. She sings. but she also brings laughter with her wit and jokes. Leahy, Archer and Butterworth are other singers jon the bill, whose popu lanty nas so increased that tney are being held over for the present. They have new songs this week, "hits" of the season and the latest arrivals from the East - which bring applause and lots of it. A lively opening act is by two Dutch comedians. Beell and Hamilton, whose "Love at the First Sight" incident rip ens into a clever and likable act. The woman Is a songster, too, and the cos tumes both funny and characteristic. The ever popular Cleo Madison is supported by Roberta Wilson in the photoplay, "The Girl Who Lost," a story of a noble sister's sacrifice for the younger child. "The Border Wolves," with Neal Hart In the lead, is quite as dramatic and abounding with cow boys, wild West scenery and heroism and crime. CHURCH MISSION BEGINS DAILY SERVICES AT CATHEDRAL TO CONTINUE TWO WEEKS. Human Race Would Become Animals If There Were no Future, Says Rev. Father Smith. The two weeks mission at the Cathe dral began with high mass yesterday morning and a sermon by Rev. Father Charles M. Smith. Cards were dis tributed bearing the hours and services and subjects for the week's mission. At the evening service Rev. Father E. V. O'Hara spoke on "The Parable of the Prodigal Son." There will be mass each morning at 6 o'clock, followed by short' instruc tion and masses at 7:30 and 8:15 with a 15-mlnute instruction meeting at 8 o'clock. Tonight the sermon will be "When Mortals Become Immortal." "The Riddle of Life Solved" was the topic of the sermon yesterday morning by Father Smith who said: "The fool has said there is no God. and little bet ter are we when we say that there is no hereafter. By those who deny a future life, God is little less than a monster who Instead of having created us to serve here and be with him after wards, permits us to endure miseries and sorrows and then die like dumb beasts. "If there were no future, God's humanity would be one huge machine, by which the process of human evolu tion and progress would one day turn out a race of human animals." Read The Oregonlan classified ads. WHO WAS KILLED BY SHELL. ENTRY IS FAVORED Governor Would Open 74,000 Acres at Benham Falls. IRRIGATION PLAN LAPSES Company Asks Extension of Time, but Central Oregon People Prefer That Homestead Ine Be Authorized. BALEM. Or.. March 18. (Special.) Governor W ithyc.ombe. in a letter for warded today to Robert w . sawyer, chairman of the irrigation committee of the Bend Commercial Club, declared himself in favor of definite action be ing taken to throw the 74,000 acres of the Benham Falls segregation of the Central Oregon irrigation project open to homestead entry. This land originally came under 10-year contract between the Federal Government and the state, and the state, under the Carey act. entered into a proposal with the Central Ore gon Irrigation Company relative to its development. The time elapsed and the company desired that the state se cure an extension of time on its agree ment with the Federal Government. The state made this request but the company has not made a proper show ing as to the feasibility of the project. Settlers and commercial clubs In Central Oregon all have urged that the land be thrown open to homestead entry, rather than to be made subject to another contract and an extension of time. The Department of the Interior has refused to take any action, however, until the state assumes definite stand and Governor Wlthycombe will take up the matter with the Desert Land Board at an early meeting. "If it is a fact, as seems to be dem onstrated." he writes to Mr. Sawyer, "that there is little or no prospect for the actual irrigation development of this tract in the next few years, I agree with you that the best interests of your territory will be served by having the lands thrown open for en try. Whether my fellow-members on the board would agree with this view I do not know. - However, I would favor notifying the Department of the Interior that inasmuch as the company has taken no steps in the premises, I feel It would be well to throw -the lands open to entry." CONFERENCE PLANS MADE Maltnomab Sunday School Sessions . Begin Tomorrow. Primary and the Junior conferences will feature the gathering of the Mult nomah County Sunday School Associa tion Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. The session begins at 2:45 in the First Methodiet Church. The junior programme will be as fol lows: "Preparation of the Lesson," Mrs. F. R. Cook, of the Rose City Park Pres byterian Church; "Are Men or Women Most Desirable for Junior Boys?" Miss Agnes Simington, of the First Presby terian; "How to Stimulate Attendance." Mrs. E. S. Miller. Junior superintendent of the First Methodist Sunday School; "What Spiritual Results May Be Ex pected," Mrs. Brown, junior superin tendent of the Centenary Methodist Sunday School. HARLEY ADS GREETERS Portland Convention Move Will Be Boosted, on Eastern Trip. When F. C. Harley. Mayor of Astoria, registers at hotels on his Eastern trip, he will put "1918" after his name. The clerk will, unless he is well acquainted with the fact that Portland is after the 1918 convention of the Greeters of America, be somewhat puzzled. But Mr. Harley will not allow the clerk to puzzle long, for Mr. Harley is good at boosting the thing at hand. The Greeters are relying on Mr. Harley for much good advertising while he is East. i I i" jinn ir f T"1 II ii i i i I I oZPi. J MINERAL W01 OH Plans for Research Outlined at Meeting. 2-YEAR CAMPAIGN STARTS Oregon Bureau of Mines and Geol ogy- Formulates Programme Calling for Active Work Throughout Blennlnm. Plans for active and aggressive re search Into Oregon's mineral resources during the next two years were out lined at the meeting of the Oregon Bureau of Mines and Geology held In Portland last week. The bureau, which was created by legislative enactment four years ago, organized by re-electing H. N. Lawrle aa Its chairman. Mr. Lawrle has served In . that office ever since the bureau was formed. The legislative appro- Youi Has ARE you dull, tired, achy all over, bothered with a bad back? Do you feel all out of sorts? Do you lack the energy you need for the day's work? Don't worry so much about it! This is a common condition in March. So many of us neglect our exercise in Winter, eat too heavily, indulge our desires too much, and get slow, lazy and half-ef f icient. Then, with the organs work ing badly, comes a chill, a cold or a grip attack and it weakens the kidneys. To get started right again, help the kidneys. Use Doan's Kidney Pills, the remedy that has done so much for Portland people. WEIDLER STREET Mrs. ltf. I. Davis. 2 Weldler street, says: "For- years I had a great deal of trouble with my back and kidneys. Sharp pains caught me in the small of my back and it seemed as if it was giving out on me. My kidneys acted too frequently. Great re lief followed the use of Doan's Kidney Pills and when I had finished two or three boxes, I was rid of the pains and my back was strong and well and my kidneys normal. I have had no more severe attacks of that kind since." LINCOLN STREET G. H. Behnke, 323 Lincoln St., says: "I took a hard cold and had a spell of kidney trouble, which clung to me for six months. There was a dull, steady ache and at times, sharp pains In my kidneys. The too frequent ac tion of my kidneys bothered me and caused me to arise often at night. I used three boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills and was cured. From that time on, I have had but very little trouble with my back or kidneys." DO k, a i At All Druggists, 50c priatlon for the next two . years Is J30.000. Other members of the bureau arer W. C Fellows, of Sumpter; J. F. Reddy. of Grants Pass; W. B. Dennis, of Carl ton: R. M. Betts, of Cornucopia: P. I Campbell, president of the State Uni versity, and W. J. Kerr, president of the State Agricultural College. Mr. Dennis is the only new member, he having been appointed this year by Governor-Wlthycombe to succeed J. I Wood, of Albany. During the last four years the bu reau has done much valuable work in all parts of the state. As concrete evi dence of its effectiveness is the re port of the state's mineral production in that period. The total mineral wealth mined In Oregon last year was approximately $4,000.000 the most it has been since any record has been kept. In 1915 the total was about $2,250,000. and In 1914 the first full yar that the bureau was active. It was $2,000,000. The principal metal products of the state are gold, silver, platinum, cop per, lead, antimony, quicksilver, tungs ten and chromium. Through the bureau's assistance and encouragement much new capital has been invested in the mines of Oregon in the last few years. In the next t jro years the bureau plans active "lo-operation with the United States Bureau of Mines. Under this arrangement the Federal bureau is to spend $1000 before July 1 of this year to arrange data collected by the Oregon, bureau during the last four years, with a view of, and aa a basis for, working out the ore treatment problems of Oregon. One Important problem to be at tacked this year will be that of manu -Wr i hi rw . 99 1Tb Portland! Cases BEECH STREET George Hearn, grroeer, MO Beech street, says: "As the re sult of an attack of typhoid fever, my kidneys were left In a weak ened condition. My back ached and there was a tired feeling and weakness across my loins. The action of my kidneys was too frequent and the kidney secre tions passed with a scalding sensation. Doan's Kidney Pills promptly removed the aches and pains and corrected the trouble with my kidneys." TACOMA AVBXra, SELLWOOD. Mr. A. C. Leonard, 648 Tacoma avenue, says: "I was troubled by bladder weakness, which dis turbed my rest at night. I tried Doan's Kidney Pills and found them to be Just what I needed. They corrected the trouble and I had no further need to use them until this year. It may have been a cold that .caused my back to ache and the bladder trouble to return. Doan's Kidney Pills again proved beneficial and I take pleasure in saying that they are the only reliable medicine for kidney and bladder complaint." eh e y a Box, Foster-Milburn Co., A M ? S facturing coal briquettes. There are a number of deposits of lower-grade coal in the state which could become the basis of steadily producing mines. An analysis of some of the lower grade quartz mines also will be under taken. An exploitation party Is to be sent Into the field this Summer. The principal work during the Summer months will be In Eastern Oregon In the Winter months in Southern Ore gon. Some attention also will be given to the nitrate and saline deposits In the desert areas of Central Oregon. The artesian water possibilities of Central Oregon also will be given anal ysis. This is one of the great pressing problems of that region. People have to haul water for many miles even for domestic use. A system of artesian wells obviously would be a great ecenomia relief. BLAST INJURES G. ASCHE Premature Explosion of Dynamite in Stump May Prove Fatal. . ALBANY, Or., March 18. (Speclal. George Asche, about 30 years of age, residing seven miles north of Albany, received serious injuries yesterday afternoon when a charge of dynamite exploded prematurely. He was placing the explosive to blow out a stump. Asche suffered a broken arm and a broken band and the entire upper portion of his body was terribly bruised and lacerated. He was brought to St. Mary's Hospital here last night. Asche's condition is such that It will require a few days before it can be determined If he will recover. - NORTH TWENTY-FIRST ST. Mrs. A. A. Couae. 427 N. 21st St, says: "I had a dull backache and pains through my left hip. My joints and muscles felt stiff and rheumatic I had a great many dlzxy spells and felt tired. The least, short walk would tire me out. I had trouble with my kid neys and the kidney secretions were not natural. I used only two boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills, but they did me a whole lot of good." , E. 74TII ST, MO NT A VILLA. A. D. McQulnton, 68 E. 74th St, North, says: "My back became bo painful that when I straightened after stooping It seemed as If my back were breaking. I be lieve the trouble was brought on by constant bending, getting chilled, and heavy lifting. At first I felt the pain every now and then, but it soon settled into a steady ache. I finally used a box of Doan's Kidney Pills and felt fine. The pain, weakness and lameness left. Since then I have had no kidney trouble at all." Buffalo, N. Mfrs. Left bSe? TEDS T T IrnMs