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TITS MOItXINO OEEGOXIAIT, FRIDAY JULY 27. 1917. FIRE IS CONTROLLED IN CRATER FOREST End of Drouth in All Mountain Regions of West Prom ised by Forecaster. PORTLANDERS NOT I. W. W. Report of Strike In Face of Flames In Southern Oregon Is Denied by Official, Who Praises Men for Their Faithfulness. The fires In Crater National Forest, near Prospect and Butte ITalls, Jackson County, are no longer a. menace, ac cording to official advices received yes terday. Forces of fire-fighters, under expert supervision, have mastered the flames. Coupled with this is the comforting assurance from San Francisco, w'-.ere E. S. Beals, district forecaster, plans the weather, that conditions are about to be reversed. Instead of warm, dry weather, it will be unsettled, Lhowery and cooler In the Cascade, Blue and Ilocky Mountain districts. lire danger will thereby become less everywhere on the Pacific slope within the next few days. If the prediction is fulfilled. I. W. W. Trouble Denied. The origin of the report that fire fighters, recruited In this city and Bent to Meriford, proved to be I. "VV. W. and prolific of dissension and trouble, was explained yesterday by the official ac count of the Forestry Service. The party, 65 men in all, was engaged Mon day afternoon and left Monday night. accompanied by W. B. Osborne, forest examiner. "When we arrived Tuesday morning. at Medford, we found a note from Su pervisor Erickson, saying that no more men were needed at the Prospect fire. related Mr. Osborne. "Twenty of our party were sent to a small fire near Butte Falls. The fires were all in good shape, and Tuesday night we started back. "The 40 men who did not see service were paid for one full day and received transportation both ways. At no time was there any trouble with the men. and the report that they hau struck at Butte Falls is officially denied by Har old Foster, deut:- supervisor, at Med ford. Men Kesent Report. "Ninety per cent of those men were loggers, and they ivanted work. I have taken out a number of large crews in the past eight years on short notice. but never one that could compare with this. They were mighty good men, and they have complained to me about be ing classed as I. W. W. "The men told me about four of our party were I. W. W., but these did not create any trouble, and were on the trip for the legitimate purpose of get ting work. The Southern Oregon fires are of storm origin, say experts of the for estry service, and were started by light ning in areas whire tho thunderstorms passed without rainfall. imposed to be concurrent with the others. Collins has a prison record embrac ing terms at Colorado, Washington and California penitentiaries. It was at San Quentin prison that he perfected palshlp with Rubber. Collins is 49 years old and Rubber 30. Con Matheson, comrade of the con victed men, was found not guilty on a conspiracy charge in connection with the Riddle case. He faces prosecution in Douglas County on the charge of having robbed the Canyonville store. ROAD EMPLOYES TO PICNIC O.-W. It. & N. Company to Grant Holiday for Bonneville Trip. Special trains will carry at least 2500 of the employes of the O.-Vv. R. & i. Co. from Portland to Bonneville tomor row for the third annual picnic given under the auspices of the .employes' Club. Trains will leave the'nion Sta tion and Alblna, at 8:30, and other trains will carry some of the employes from other, points . ; '. -. The programme contains 17. events and has been arranged so that chil dren of all ages may participate. FIRE REPORT MADE First Investigation Under Mar shalship Law Is of Salem. WEAK SPOTS ARE FOUND as observers, being directed to study the organization of the Red Cross, the operation of the hospitals, the ambu lance service, the Y. M. C. A. establish ments and generally to observe prepar ations behind the lines. It is expected there will be four or five weeks study in France and upon his return to the United States Dr. Fos ter and the other members of the com mission will be able to tell the country how this welfare work for soldiers is proceeding. News of the appointment reached Portland esterday. Mr. Wells Suggests Reserve Reser voirs, Teaching of Prevention, Inspection of Buildings and Weekly Drills at Schools. SALEM, .Or., July 26. (Special.) State Fire Marshal Wells and his aides today completed the first compre hensive investigation which has been made of any city since the creation of TWO MEN FOUND GUILTY IN FEDERAL COURT OF ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF RIDDLE POSTOFFICE. ?s OUTING PROMISES - JOY Excursion Barge Chartered by Knights of Columbus. Kverything is ready for the fifth annual outing of the Knights of Colum bus Sunday. The excursion barge Swan has been chartered and will leave the Jefferson-street dock at 9:15 A. M., and after a cruise out into the Colum bia will be landed at a cool, shady spot for the afternoon. Games and various contests on land and water will afford the party amusement. Bathing will be an added feature and all who care to enjoy a cool plunge are asked to bring their bath ing suits. Light refreshments will be served on the boat. The party will return to Portland about 8:30 P. M. Left William Collins, Who Declares He Is John Doe. Who Inslata He la Sam Rubber. Rib ht James Stoner, Numerous handsome prizes will be given the winners. The O.-W. R. & N. Band will be in attendance and a special orchestra will furnish music for the dancing. A general holiday will be observed In the general office building and at the shops and every railroad worker who can possibly be spared from duty will join in the outing. On Sunday the O.-W. R. & N. Co. employes in Seattle and vicinity will picnic on President Farrell's maple wood farm near Seattle. CMPQCA FORKST FIRE SPREADS Blazes In Some Sections Are Believed of Incendiary Origin. TtOSEBURO. Or.. July 26. (Special.) A long-distance telephone message was received at the Roseburg forestry offices late today to the effect that the flames which have been raging in the North ITmpqua River district for several days had leaped across th stream there and had spread to the Mountain Meadows country. This is the worst fire reported here this year and is said to be beyond con trol of the patrolmen. Ten men were rushed to the scene of the fire tonight and others will follow tomorrow. Other serious fires were reported at Perdu and Days Creek. District Fire Warden Landers said today that as fast as the smaller fires were extinguished others are being started. Most of the fires now burning are thought to have been purposely set. A heavy pall of smoke hangs over Roseburg tonight, and in the event of continued dry weather for another week more serious fires are feared. It has not rained here for nearly 60 days ajid the recent warm weather has in creased the fire danger. ROADS MUST FILE AGAIN Decision Given by Public Service Commission Forces New Filing. SALEM. Or., July 26. (Special.) Notification and filing of new tariffs as to the 15 cents a ton increase on intrastate coal rates in Oregon to be come effective August 1, do not come within the purview of the statutes, railroads of the state were notified by the Public Service Commission today, as the tariffs were filed July 23, and consequently the statutory 10 days' no tice is not complied with. It will be necessary for the railroads to file new tariffs giving the proper notice, it was stated at the offices of the commission today. Wear Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes They're the most dependable, best of style, all wool or silk and wool fabric styles for the young men or their fathers $20 and up to $40. SPECIALS IN MEN'S FURNISHINGS All Arrow Shirts Reduced Hundreds of beautiful silk, silk mixtures and madras fabrics to choose from. $1.50 Arrow Shirts $1.25 $2.00 Arrow Shirts $1.65 $3.00 Arrow Shirts $2.15 $3.50 Arrow Shirts $2.85 $4.00 Arrow Shirts $3.15 $5.00 Arrow Shirts $3.85 $6.00 Arrow Shirts $4.85 Cooper Summer-Weight Union Suits at Spe cial Prices' Knee and length, short and long sleeve and athletic. $1.00 Union Suits 85c $1.50 Union Suits $1.25 $2.00 Union . Suits $1.65 $3.00 Union' Suits $2.50 Big Reductions on All Straw Hats $2.00 Straw Hats $1.35 $3.00 Straw Hats $2.00 $3.50 Straw Hats $2.30 $5.00 Straw Hats $3.50 $6.00 Straw Hats $4.00 $8.00 Straw Hats $5.50 PRESIDENT KERR INVITED Speccli by Oregon Educator at Com mercial Congress Desired. OREGON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, Corvallis, July 26. (Special.) Presi dent w. J. Kerr, of the Oregon Agri cultural College, has received an in vitation to attend the ninth annual con vention of the Southern Commercial Congress, which meets In New York October 15-17, and deliver an address on the economical and efficient or ganization and mobilization of all the material resources of the country. The congress will be attended ly thousands of leading men from all parts of the country. Frank A. Vanderlip is chairman of the subcommittee on banking and finance, Oscar S. Strauss on executive action and James W. Gerard on foreign relations. Because of the food conservation campaign and other institutional duties. President Kerr is unable to ac cept the invitation. ROADS LEASE IDAHO LAND ! Crops Produced on Tracts Not Used for Railway Purposes. the Fire Marshal Department, when they turned over to Mayor Walter E. Keyes and Chairman William McGil christ, of the fire prevention commit tee ,a report on the inspections which have been going on in Salem, accom panied by the recommendations. The inspections were most thorough in their nature, covering every angle of fire prevention, water supply, school conditions, and other features which have to do with fire prevention or fira loss. The report points out that constant use of water at this time of the year, coupled with a lack of storage capacity and pumping equipment, creates a fire danger; that the Fire Department is poorly equipped as far as fire ladders are concerned, the ladders now in use being too short, and it also is pointed out that too little attention is paid to fire drills in the schools. In 23 recommendations made in the report, the main ones are summarized as follows: That rules be established governing sprinkling of lawns; that siren fire whistles be installed; that steps be taken toward improving the ater sup ply by an added reserve reservoir for fire purposes only; that arrangements be made so that the downtown district be not left without adequate fire pro tection when a call is responded to from the suburbs; that firemen be taught fire prevention as well as fire fighting. It isj urged that inspections be made by members of the fire department of all buildings possible at least once a month; that an electrical inspector be provided; that weekly fire drills be held at the schools; that bailers be put in use for collecting waste. The report is considered of more than local Importance as it is the first com plete report made by the department on any Oregon c'ty and gives an idea of the plan which It is expected will be worked out in practically every city or town of consequence In the state. FAREWELL GIVEN STEVENS Retiring Head of State Fire Office Feted on Last Day at Salem. SALEM, Or., July 26 (Special.) Chief Deputy Jay Stevens, of the State Fire Marshal's Department, was given a farewell luncheon on the State Capi tol lawn here today by the members of the Insurance and Fire Marshal's Departments. This was his last day with the de partment. Tomorrow he will go to Portland and Monday he will leave for San Francisco, where he will take up his work with the Fire Prevention Bureau of the Pacific. No decision has been reached as to what will be done relative to a suc cessor to Mr. Stevens. NEW BOARD IS FORMING PRESIDENT ACCEPTS RESIGNATION OF THEODORE BRENT. J. B. SCHUSTER HOME BURNS Estimate of Damage Is $1900, Par tially Covered by Insurance. The residence of John B. Schuster, 474 Gibbs street, was completely de stroyed by fire at 6 o'clock last night. The blaze started from sparks from the chimney. Mrs. Schuster and her daughter were at home at the time and they saved but little. Furnishings, valued at $700 were lost, but were covered by insur ance. The house, worth $1200, was cov ered by an insurance policy of half that sum. Engine 20 answered the call and prevented the fire from spreading to nearby houses. 2 ROBBERS SENTENCED MEN CONVICTED OF RIDDLE PHOENIX BURGLARIES. AND I. , K. Collins and Sam Rubber to Serve Ten Years Each la Prlwoni Don Matheion Acquitted. NEW TOEK, July 2B. Railroads of the West and Middle West are leasing millions of acres of their idle land at nominal rentals, in an effort to in crease the food supply, according to a statement issued here tonight by Fair fax Harrison, chairman of the Rail roads' War Board. 'Reports made to the board," said Mr. Harrison, "show that virtually all the land owned by the roads which is not being used for operating purposes is now under cultivation or is being used by livestock owners for grazing. Among these roads- are the Union Padiflc. Northern Pacific, Great North ern, Chicago, . Milwaukee & St. Paul. and the Atchison. Topeka & Santta Fe. The last-named road- has leased every acre it owns. Two of the heaviest sentences ever handed down from the Federal bench in this city were pronounced yesterday bv Federal Judge Cushman on W. E Collins and Sam Rubber, convicted postoffice robbers. Each will serve 10 years in the Federal penitentiary. The men were tried on four counts. three involving the entering, robbing of postal funds and robbing of money order funds, of the postoffice at Phoe nix. Jackson County; the fourth being an attempt to break into the postoffice at Riddle. On the first three counts. Collins and Rubber were found guilty and sen tenced to five years. The fourth count drew five-year sentences, to begin at the expiration of the first sentence. making a total of 10 years' imprison ment. They were found guilty as well on a conspiracy charge, but the court held that conspiracy and the commission of the crime were essentially the same. and permitted the two year sentencce DR. FOSTER ON COUNCIL AVAR. CONDITIONS AT FRONT TO BE STUDIED FOR RED CROSS. THREE SOLDIERS INJURED Privates of Third Oregon at Oregon City In Auto Accident. OREGON CITT, July 27. (Special.) Three members of the Third Oregon detachment stationed here were slight ly injured early this morning when an automobile in which they were riding skidded on the Southern Pacific tracks near Parkplace, north or uregon city. The injured men are Privates Streeter, Faulkner and Alderman. Streeter was the most seriously in ured, being thrown from the car. te suffered a gash which required sev eral stitches. 0CH0C0 QUESTION STUDIED Bonding Board to Determine if Xcw Flection Is Necessary. SALEM, Or.. July 26. (Special.) Through changes in the irrigation dis trict laws the question has arisen rel ative to the Ochoco irrigation district bond issue, as to whether the district, under the new law, must take over cer tain water rights under the old law, and for this reason the decision of the State Bonding Board as to the certifi cation of $900,000 worth of the district bonds may be delayed for several days. If it is found that the water rights must be taken over, it .probably will require an extra expenditure of about $150,000 on the part of the dis trict, and this may prevent the state certifying to the bond issue until after another election is held. Portland Member "Will Leave for Wash ington Tonight and Party Will Sail for France Soon. Dr. William T. Foster, president of Reed College, has been chosen as a member of the War Council cf the Red Cross and will go to France for a study of war conditions. He expects to leave Portland tomorrow night for Washing ton, D. C, and will sail for France at once. Dr. Foster will return to Portland in time for the opening of Reed College October 1. Members of the commission will serve Bathing Not Enough Bathine centrally fails to remove the odors of perspiration in summertime. But Mennen's Ruvia will do it quickly, easily, harmlessly. Snow-white, odor lees, stainless. Sold by druggists generally. Generous jars, 25 cents. I ocket size, a dune. RATE INCREASE OPPOSED Tualatin Valley Residents Object to Paying More for Light. SHERWOOD, Or- July 26. (Special.) The Public Service Commission was in session here today in the rate-increase petitioned by the Tualatin Val ley Electric Company. This has been more stubbornly fought than the water case of a week ago. Witnesses are .here from Tualatin and Tigard, which communities are served by the company, resisting the raise. The company Is asking for a general 10 per cent increase. PYTHIAN WORKER AIDS RED CROSS FUNDS. Bomb Frightens Hotel Guests. CHICAGO, July 26. A bomb explo sion in the Berlin room drove scores of guests from the Bismarck Hotel early today. The damage is estimated at $1000. The explosion is blamed on la bor troubles. t v . '-v li V;;r: x y x -J - - - ' " 'J?r- . E ' " - ' - Mrs. Henry Frledlander. f SLACKER SUSPECT FREED Grants Pass Prisoner Proves Is Xot Within Age Limit. He GRANTS PASS. Or.. July 26. (Spe cial.) On telegraphic instructions from Clarence L. Reames. Federal District Attorney, Leonard Kerlinger, who has been confined in the county jail here since Sunday on a charge of being of military age and failing to register, was today released. Family records and those of the school authorities proved that the young man lacked a few months of be lng of age. There is a feeling that a neighborhood row in his home town of Merlin was responsible for the trouble. Sam'l Rosenblatt 6? Go. The Men's Store for Quality and Service Southeast Corner Fifth and Alder Hurley Sworn In to Succeed Denman and Will Be Elected Chairman. Goethals to Advise Capps. WASHINGTON. July 26. Reorganiza tion of the Shipping Board proceeded rapidly today. The resignation of Theo dore Brent, vice-chairman of the board, was accepted by President Wilson and Edward N. Huriey, of Chicago, was sworn in as a member to succeed Will- lam Denman, forced out by the Presi dent. Tomorow the board will elect Mr. Hurley chairman and the board of di rectors of the emergency fleet corpora tion will name near-Admiral Capps to succeed Major-General Goethals as the corporation's general manager. Ad miral Capps spent an hour today con ferring with Mr. Hurley and Air. Den man, and later saw General Goethals. Acceptance of Mr. Brents resigna tion was announced at the offices of the Shipping Board. At the White House it was said no one had been selected to fill his place, but it Is un ders'tood the President is considering naming a Republican. That, it is be lieved, would silence any opposition that might develop in the Senate to the confirmation of Bainbridge Colby, whose appointment to the board was held up at the request of the New York Senators. General Goethals declined today to confirm reports that he has asked to be sent to France with the engineers corps. He will remain nere a itw uj a to advise Admiral Capps. R.E. PEABODYDUE TUESDAY Reception to Xational Organizer of Federal Union Planned. Members of the Federal Employes' Union of Portland, are planning a re ception in honor of R. K. Peabody, Na tional organizer of the association, who established the Portland union about a vear Rgo. He Is due in the city Tues day and will address an open meeting at 8 o clock that night In the Good- nough building. Fifth and Yamhill streets. The coming of Mr. Peabody is of un usual interest to the membership be cause of the fact increases in wages granted by the Government July 1 were obtained through the efforts of the National officers. The Portland union embraces employes in all branches except the postal service. FLOU R? v o o The price of flour will not be lower. With a minimum price of $2.00 per bushel of wheat to the farmers, you can buy good old Hour cheaper than the price of wheat. A barrel of Superior or White Rose Flour will make from $28.00 to $30.00 worth of bread. There is true economy in making your own bread. There is a saving to you from $17.00 to $18.00 per barrel. We Are Selling FLOUR LESS Than Regular Wholesale Jobbing Prices Flour Will Go Higher. Friday and Saturday we Offer SITERIOR, Whole Wheat ?e. Flour. 10-lb. sack OOC SUPERIOR, Graham t "1 " Ofl Flour. Per bbl wll.UU WOMEN REPLACING MEN Bend Lumber Company Makes Fx- periment in Mill. BEND. Or., July 26. (Special.) In an errort to solve me problems con nected with the present labor short age the Brooks-Scanlon Lumber Com pany has begun the employment of women in Its box factory here. So far six are at work and if results are satisfactory more will be added. .The women are employed at work which requires little actual labor, their tasks calling more for quicknes3 and dexterity. Mrs. Henry Frledlander. Orphia Temple, of Pythian Sis ters, will glv,e an entertainment tonight in the K. of P. Hall. Eleventh and Alder streets, for the purpose of adding to the Red Cross funds. Musical numbers; readings and sketches by Misses Mae and Wilma Williamson will, be features of the entertainment. The committee In charge is Mrs. Henry Friedla nder,- Mrs. S. L. Nelson, Miss Helen Lamars, Mrs. 1 E. Crouch and Mrs. Thad Graves. Anti-Tuberculosis Society Meets. TACOMA, Wash.. July 26. Dr. Chris- tin Quevli. president, made the ad dress of welcome in opening the annual convention of the Washington Anti Tuberculosis Society today. Speakers on the programme Include Margaret E. Scott. San Francisco; Dr. Ralph Matson. Portland; Dr. L. G. Woodford. Everett; Dr. Frank S. Miller, Spokane; Mrs. Sarda. Orr Dunbar, Portland, and Dr. R. J. Cary, Tacoma, Typhoid Victims Are Recovering. SHERWOOD, Or., July 26. (Spe cial.) The Dodson family, about nin' of whom were attacked with typhoid fever by drinking water from the old family well near McMinnville recently are reported on the road to recovery Ex-Mayor Dodson. of this city, one of the victims, is improving rapidly. Grants Pass Dot-tors Knlist. GRANTS PASS. July 26. (Special.) For the second time within 10 days, this city has lost a prominent physician. Dr. F. D. Strieker goes to San Francisco to be a first lieutenant in the Hospital Corps of the National Army. He fol lows r, Truax, wb.o left last week. Li 1 II u 2 HI iave Money when you are young when you are old it will save you. TVe invite your account. Lumbermen? National., bank FIFTH: AND STARK Capital & Surplus $1,200,000 Sl'PEItlOn FLOCK, C 1 1 Of Per barrel OJLl.VJ SUPERIOR FLOUR. tO QC 49-lb. sack. Each OfctOO WHITI3 rose: flocr,i i Family Flour. Per bbl... wl 1 WHITE ROSE FLOUR, tf0 Qf Family Flour. Per sack 0OLf $11.20 ole Wheat $2.85 Friday and Saturday Grocery Specials SUPERIOR. Graham Flour, 49-lb. sack. SUPERIOR, Whole Wheat Flour. Bbl.. SUPERIOR. Whole Flour, 49-pound sac Each SUPERIOR. Flour, 0-lb. Graham S&clv SUPERIOR, Farina, 10-lb. sack $2.80 ...65c ...75c OLIVES FRUIT OP. BERRY SUGAR. Cane, 100-lb. sack net weight. Per sack 58.40 DRV GRANULATED SUGAR, Beet, 100 lbs. per sack nit. Per sack S8.20 12 LBS. FRUIT OR BERRY SUGAR, Cane, only Sl.OO J. P. S. Select Queen Olives, large fruit. Reg. price C r SKe. Knocinl nrice Til J- P. S. Select Queen OHves; large fruit. Reg. price Ui-IILU 50c. Special price ALBERS RIPE OLIYES cJoipx?o: ?.): l7i2k Medium Ripe Olives. Qts., 1 lb.. Medium Ripe Olives. Net wt. 2 oz. net. Doz., 83. Kach.. 30 6 oz. Doz., $1.15. Each.lO STUFFED OLIVES. 3 oz. bottle 10t PRKPfT 1 lbs- net wt- Can -45 3 lb.-l oz. Can Oc UnlOOU 6 lb.-3 oz. Can 81.75 9 lb.-a oz. Can. . .$2.65 Six tian Ripe Ollvea KOld at half the dozen price. that we handle do we pride ourselves more than on the quality of our Juno Coffee. REGULAR 35c. SPECIAL, per pound DHCC P.C PCYI nM TCA a pure Ceylon Tea. especially provided nUOL UT Lib I LUIt I EH for trade demanding the quality at a moderate price. The price is within the reach of all and the delicate flavor and uniform Quality win recognition whenever tried CpP www 35c JUNO COFFEE 29c OR 3y2 LBS. FOR $1.00 Per pound ..... If Yom Appreciate Good Groeerlen at Uw Prices, We Will Get at Good Share of loir Trade. D. C. BURNS COMPANY Members of the Greater Portland AsMOclatlon Wholexalera to Private Famllln. Hotel and Reataaranla 20S-10 THIRD ST., BET. TAYLOR AND SALMON One and One-Hnlf Blocks South of Public Market. Special Mall-Order Service Write for Monthly List IOE Summer Excursion Fares VIA Great Northern Railway CHICAGO AND RETURN 80.00 NEW YORK and Return $118.20 PHILADELPHIA " 118.20 MONTREAL 44 113.00 TORONTO M 99.50 BUFFALO 44 99.50 BOSTON and Return $119.20 BALTIMORE " 116.00 ST. LOUIS 44 78.70 CINCINNATI 44 94.00 PITTSBURG 44 101.40 MINNEAPOLIS. DULUTH. ST. PAUL, OMAHA, SIOUX CITY. KANSAS CITY, ST. JOSEPH and Return, $67.50 Ticketo on Sale July 3, 4, 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 23 and various dates thereafter throughout. AUGUST AND SEPTE3IBER Use the ORIENTAL LIMITED Fast train, through sleeping car service to Chicago in 72 hours. Elegant dining car service For tickets, reser vations and addi tional information apply to City Ticket Office 348 Washington Street, Portland. ill II. DICKSON, C. P. & T. A. Telephones: Marshall 3071, A 2286 PLAN TO VISIT GLACIER NATIONAL PARK THIS SUMMER Season June 15th to September 30th. n D o n o b D o It U o n o