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13 T COUPLE OF CUPID THE aiORXIXG OREGONIAX, TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1917. FALL KILLS PAINTER G 3 fwnwMimaii ..-'h.''ih.iiiiii Elmer Hickey, Boring, Found by Son-in-Law and Lads. Mrs. David Campbell Marries William Lord, Son of Late , ex-Governor. WIFE IS NOT AT HOME PMIHEtl WHIMS that the board Is empowered to make its own rules and plan of organization, and that If It sees fit It may add one or more members. "The purpose of the board," said the Governor, "is preventing disagreements between workers and their employers from extending to walkouts or vio lence. After Its deliberations the board will draw up recommendations to be submitted to the disputants." MICHIGAN EXILES MEET Impromptu Programme, "Indoor Picnic," Lunch and Dance Given. Old times came again last night, when the Michigan Society met at the Portland Hotel and spent several pleas ant hours In reunion. More than 100 members were present. The meeting was presided over by Vice-President D. B. Menerey. An Impromptu programme was of fine quality, and the remainder of the evening was divided between a delight ful "indoor-picnic" luncheon and dan cing. The various numbers of the pro gramme were: "The Shower f Stars," Instrumental. Miss Gladys Kattleman; "8andys Romance." recitation with MARRIAGE IS SURPRISE Widow of Portland's Fir Chief Hero and Well-Known Attorney Steal Away to Stevenson, Washu, and Have Knot Tied. Sfrs. David Campbell, widow of Tavld Campbell. late chief of the Port land Fire Department, and William P. Lord, prominent attorney and son of tbe late ex-Governor William P. Lord, were quietly married last Thursday at Stevenson, Wash. Although the happy event was not unexpected among: their numerous friends, they managed to keep their secret until yesterday when the news leaked out. On account of the promi nence and popularity of both the report created more or less of a sensation. Accompanied by Mrs. W. D. Allard, sister of Mrs. Campbell, the couple motored to Stevenson last Thursday afternoon, where they obtained the license and were married by a minister of that place. Dr. Mort, a boyhood friend of Mr. Lord, and Mrs. Allard were the only witnesses. They returned to Portland the same evening: and have been keeping; knowledge of this marriage to them selves ever since. Last night Mr. and Mrs. Lord were entertained at a dinner party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L Moulton on East Burnslde street. Mrs. Lord is well known here being a member of one of Portland's oldest families. Her first husband, David Campbell, was killed while fighting a spectacular oil tank fire in East Port land seven years ago In June. Since then she has given much of her time to charitable and philanthropic work. Three years ago she chaperoned a party of Portland girls, who bad been chosen Queen and maids of the Rose Festival on a tour of the Pacific Coast. Her cheerful disposition and radiant good nature have served constantly to en large her circle of friends. Mr. Lord Is a native of Oregon. His father served as Governor of the state from 1805 to 1899. As a youth he ac companied his parents on a trip to Europe and later to Argentina, his father serving for a time as United States ambassador to the South Ameri can country. He studied law at Willamette Uni versity and attended Morgan Park Academy in Chicago. After being ad mitted to the bar he assisted his father -.Jifvln- tV.a 1 Q TITO nf th, AtntA their product being Incorporated In three volumes known as Lord's Oregon Laws. At present he is practicing law in Port land with offices In the Lewis building. His mother resides at Salem. MAJOR LAFFERTY IS HOME T?nr-n for Conffress Is . Considered After Training Camp. Major A. W. Lafferty, ex-Represent-. ative in Congress, returned last night from the Officers Reserve Training camp at the Presidio. Major Lafferty has been commis sioned, but placed on the inactive list. He is subject to call Into active service at any time during the life of his com mission which has three years to run. Meanwhile he expects to run for Con gress. "I don't know yet whether ril run for the House or Senate," he said last night. "It doesn't make much differ ence which. "While I am ready to go back Into the Army at any time they call me, I believe I can be of greater service to my country in the National Legislature than in the trenches." Major Lafferty commented In lauda tory terms of life at the training camp, and declared that the experience, the physical training and the lesson in pa triotism ar6 well worth the time even if the men never are fortunate enough to see active service. GERMANS STIR UP MEXICO Printed Circulars State United States In Throes of Revolution. EL PASO, Tex., Aug. 6. Government officials here learned today that Mau rice Goldner, German Consul In Chi huahua City, and other prominent Ger mans there, accompanied General Fran cisco Murgula, commander of the Northeastern military zone on hia trip to Juarez yesterday. Reports rrom Chihuahua City say that the Germans there have been cir culating printed propaganda, saying that the United States was in the throes of a revolution and that "the Mexicans and negroes of the South and the ne groes, Germans and German sympa thizers in the North," would aid this movement. The circular Is said to have ended with an appeal to the Mexicans to pre pare to strike to regain all Mexican territory lost to the United States. FEDERATION ASKS ACTION Arizona Body Would Have Blsbee Deportation Affair Cleared Up. CLIFTON, Ariz., Aug. S. A telegram to President Wilson asking what action he intended taking with reference to the deportation July 12 of 1200 alleged members of the Industrial Workers of the World and their sympathizers from Bisbee. Cochise County, Arizona, was sent today by Arizona State Federation of Labor in convention here. The tele gram was approved by unanimous vote of the delegates. In addressing the convention John L. Donnelly, president of the federation, declared the Bisbee affair was a "beck oning finger to revolution," and that the time was near when radical action would be required to preserve the "liberty and freedom which this coun try has enjoyed for more than 140 years." BOARD NOT TO ARBITRATE Governor Explains Reasons for Ap pointing Even Number of Men. SALEM, Or. Aug. . (Special.) Ex plaining his reason for appointing an even number of members on the State Board of Conciliation and Mediation. Governor Wlthycombe said today the function of the board Is conciliation and not arbitration. He said, further. Hog; "Maytlme," vocal solo, Miss Sadie PROMINENT PORTLAND COUPLE WHO WERE MARRIED LAST THURSDAY. 'si I Mrs. David Campbell. Knight, accompanied by Miss Shay: reading, by Mrs. Martin Menerey, of Mount Pleasant, Mich. Plans were formulated for the an nual picnic of the society, and a com mittee chosen to make preparations for the outing. WAGE TO BE READJUSTED Committee to Make Survey of All Government Plants. WASHINGTON, Aug. . A realign ment of wage schedules In all Navy yards, arsenals and other Government plants will be undertaken by a special committee of Government officials ap pointed today through an agreement between the War. Navy and labor de partments. Officials of the various plants will be asked Immediately to report regarding local labor conditions, and later the employes will be given an opportunity to be heard. The members of the committee are Assistant Secretary Roosevelt, of the Navy; Walter Llppman. of the War De partment, and William Blackman, of the Labor Department. They expect to report their conclusions to the de partments for approval early next month. ESCAPED BURGLAR CAUGHT Joe Waldnrn Captured Near Wllson vllle by Prison Guards. WILSONVTLL.E. Orr. Aug. . (Spe cial.) Joe Waldurn, who escaped yes terday from the penitentiary, was caught tonight by Chapel Guard More lock on the south side of the Willam ette near here. Warden Murphy and four guards were searching for him. He offered no resistance. Waldurn had scattered pepper on his trail and the bloodhounds were unable to follow him. Today, however, they picked up his tracks. He was sen tenced from Wasco County for burglary and walked away from the prison. McCulIoch Sinking Investigated. SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. . Naval officials here began today an investiga tion Into the sinking of the coast guard cutter McCulIoch by the Coast wise steamer Governor on June 13 be tween this port and San Pedro. The vessels came together in a dense fog. THIRD OREGON WILL LEARN WRINKLES IN TRENCH FIGHTING Bayonet Drill Will Be Given This Week and Rear-Guard Problems Will Be Worked Out Men Need Lumber for Mess Tables. BT WILL G. MAC RAE. WITH the Third Regiment. Oregon Infantry. Aug. 6. (Special.) This week's schedule will large ly be devoted to trench-digging in structions, trench fighting and bayonet drill. While some of the organizations are trench-making after the latest Im proved methods, other companies will be hitting the grit, working out ad vance and rear guard problems and getting wisdom on outpost duty. Colonel John L. May and his stall has worked a combination schedule that while It calls for eight hours a day. Is so divided that the Interest of the sol diers is kept keenly alive all the time, and yet they will not be on the galley. Lieutenant-Colonel Carl Abrams, who has been a student at Fort Sill, will, as soon as he has taken his examination. be free to give to the regiment some of the valuable pointers learned. Colo nel Vernon A. Caldwell and Captain Francis Endlcott, who conducted the examination of the officers of the Third Oregon, will conduct that of Colonel Abrams. On telegraphic Instructions received yesterday from the War Department, the officers of the Third Oregon who were examined recently sent In their acceptance of their commissions as of ficers In the National Army by tele graph to the War Department. Captain B. V. Clayton, Battery A, and Captain Clceor F. Hogan, Troop A. are up against it for lumber with which to build mess tables. The men now eat their meals sitting on the ground. This will not bother while the weather Is fine, but once the rains come, unless kind friends in Portland get together and send out about 1000 feet of two-by-fours, the men will be eating off the mud. The troop and battery have Just little the best and most willing set of car penters In the business. They will take a special delight in constructing mess ! tables if someone would furnish the Woman and Visitor Said to Have Gone to Washington Shortly After Conversation With Worker on School Roof. OREGON CITY. Or., Aug. 6. (Spe cial.) , Elmer Hickey. aged 41. was found dead at Boring Sunday morning at 11 o'clock by his son-in-law. Hobart Beers, and two boys, Louis Mauldrlng and Roy Chllds. He had apparently :;r:-:''t-iifca.-i-' William p. Lerd. fallen from the roof of the Boring Schoolhouse, which he was painting. The Coroner's jury tonight found that death was due to an unavoidable ac cident, the direct cause being a punc ture at the base of tbe brain. Mr. Hickey fell SO feet, his right leg being broken and a shoulder badly bruised. According to Information gathered by Sheriff Wilson and Justice of the Peace Slevers, acting for Coroner Hempstead, Mrs. Hickey and William Elklns, who was a regular visitor at the house and a friend of Mr. Hickeys, visited the husband where he was at work on the schoolhouse just before 6 o'clock Saturday. Mrs. Hickey and Mr. Elklns left for Battleground, Wash-, immediately after holding their con versation with Hickey, officials are In formed. Mrs. Hickey today refused to tell Sheriff Wilson of Elklns whereabouts, during a telephone conversation, in which she said she was at Vancouver, Wash., reported the Sheriff. He says he afterward found that she was In Portland. William Elklns was a promoter of logging schemes. It is said here. Mr. Hickey had a brother In Eastern Oregon who Is on his way to Boring. Mr. Hickey was a member of the Odd fellows' lodge and of the United Arti sans. When questioned as to the delay In finding her father, Mrs. Beers, the 16-year-old wife of Hobart Beers, who himself is under 21, said that she thought her father was fighting forest tires. The fires have been under con trol for three days. INTERNED SHIPS NEEDED Government May Take Over Work If Labor Troubles Continue. WASHINGTON, Aug. 6. Delay In the completion of the repairs on the In terned German ships as a result ' of labor disputes may cause the Navy De partment to take the work out of the hands of contractors. Secretary Daniels today telegraphed the shipbuilding companies which are putting the seized vessels in shape for the seas requesting that he be informed Immediately as to the status of the work. It was Indicated that unless there was prompt adjustment of any differences causing delays the ships would be taken to Government yards. lumber. Because the camp here has not ben made a cantonement, the War De partment has decided not to spend any more money on the camp than is abso lutely necessary, m The T. M. C. A. Is keeping step with the growth of the camp. It has not only Increased the size of the T. M. C. A. tent, but has increased the working force. There Is a general secretary, W. F. Gloeckner; a tent secretary, Ross Miles; an assistant secretary, Henry Richter, and a physical director, Charles Kathrews. In the big tent now there is a circulating library. Private Ralph E. Dustan and Private John E. Springer, of Company H, has been appointed corporals. Lieutenant Oscar I. Chenoweth and Sergeant Homer Robb. of Company L. who have had charge of the recruit company, have been relieved of that duty. Now that It is the National Army, recruits for the Third Oregon will come from the draft. . Privates Emmlt More, John Plummer, Company K, and William Dennis, Com pany L, who have been ill in the regi mental hospital, have been discharged and will report back to their command ing officers. . Trooper Dudley Campbell, Troop A, is the first man in the troop to find lodge ment in the regimental hospital. He is only slightly indisposed. Private Lou W. Eker, Company F. received his discharge today because of dependency in his family. Ray J. Minnear, of 6130 Sixtieth ave nue, Portland, whose name was In cluded in a list of reservists ordered by the Adjutant-General to report at the Portland Armory on the same date as the National Guard troops who mobilized July 25, is a Sergeant In Company H. Third Oregon Infantry. He has been on the Job all tbe time since the oall for troops first was Issued, and feels that there Is nothing of the reserist about himself. Mil mn i'i'iir'iy'"4j-v'Jj'' ' 1 Jitv: . A'l . , i iu 4 LwAntmii t lig.ii i-:sr,l-.i,miri..-. i - it.' . - ..... s..n. : t r, . 1 - - - '-, r -- . BRITONS WILL VISIT Brigadier-General White and Staff Due August 15. BIG RECEPTION IS PLANNED Members of British Recruiting Mis sion to Be Taken Over Columbia River Highway Visitors to Be Banqueted. Brigadier-General W. A. White, the officer In command of the British re cruiting mission in the United States, will visit Portland on Wednesday. August 15. . Official and social Portland are pre paring to pay the distinguished visitor appropriate honor. General White and his staff. Includ ing Lieutenant-Colonel Dennis, will ar rive on the Shasta Limited from Seattle at 3:30 in the afternoon. A reception committee and a band will meet the visitors and escort them to the City Hall, where they will be received by Mayor Baker. A popular-priced banquet will be Berved at one of the hotels in the even ing. Inasmuch as there doubtless will be a heavy demand for tickets, the com mittee in charge asks all who want to attend to make their reservations at once at the Army recruiting office at 106 Fifth street. General White and party are touring the United States for the purpose of obtaining enlistments of British sub jects for the British and Canadian armies. He has the thorough oo-opera- tlon of the United States authorities. The local committee in charge of general arrangements met last night and planned the details of the recep tion. As the visitors will be here for 24 hours It Is probable that they will be taken on a tour of the Columbia River Highway and on a visit to one of the big shipyards. The general com mittee consists of Sergeant-Major Kenning, in charge of British recruit ing here; G. H. Jackson, O. H. Becker, Sanfield Macdonald, D. Stevens, A. G. Brown, E. M. Burns, R. W. Blackwood and A. G. Findlay. The reception committee, accompa nied by a military escort of United States officers and troops, will meet the visitors at the train and escort them to the City Hall. The following reception committee has been named: Edgar B. Piper, chairman; Governor Wlthycombe, Harry Sherwood, British Consul; Adjutant-General White, Colo nel Dentler and staff; W. J. Burns, W. D. Wheelwright, W. G. McPherson, P. Chappelle Brown, J. C. Robinson, R. W. Blackwood, J. D. Farrell, A. T. Mat thews, William MacRea, William Mac Master, J. G. Edwards, Captain William Gadsby, Ralph Blalsdell, F. C. Malpas, William McMurray, R. Lee Barnes, Rob ert L. Livingstone, Dr. W. T. William son, Dr. K. A, J. Mackenzie, A. H. Blr rell. Bishop W. T. Sumner, Edward Boise, Dan J. Malarkey, J. C Alns worth. Archbishop A. Christie, C. 8. Jackson, S. Benson, John B. Teon, John F. Carroll, Henry L. Corbett, James 15. Kerr, II. L. Plttock, W. M. Ladd, J. Hennessy Murphy, O. K. Jeffery, Thom as Roberts and A. L. Mills. Klamath's Patriotio Women Knit. KLAMATH -FALLS, Or.. Aug. . (Special.) The patriotic committee of the Women's Relief Corps met Satur day and began the work of knitting scarfs and wristlets for Klamath County's boys who have been called to the front. When these articles are completed, box, sweaters and helmets will also be added. It Is planned to have these articles ready for every boy who needs them by the time cold weather comes. Read The Oregonlan classified ads. 20,000 STRIKE IN SYDNEY Manufacturers Threaten to Close All Industries. STDNET. N. S. A7.. Aug. 6. A strike of railway and street railway em ployes, which has been in progress for some days, now affects 20,000 men and is seriously hampering the coal mines and other lndustrio The origin t the strike was a dispute over the cus toms of trades unions. The government has promised an investigation of their grievances three months hence. All the negotiations have proved abortive. The dispute represents a struggle between the government and the organized unions. The New South Wales manufacturers are talking C shutting down all industries to assist the government. TOLEDO PROJECT APPROVED Senator McXary Gets Indorsement From Chief of Engineers. OREGON! AN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington, Aug. 6. Senator McNary today called n the Chief of Engineers and urged favorable action on the request of the Port of Toledo for authority to begin construction of the new Taquina Bay project, using funii which the port has raised. This project was not incorporated in the river and harbor bill, but probably will be adopted later to get work started. The Port has offered to expend Its half of the estimated cost of the entire pro ject. The Chief of Engineers told Sen ator McNary he would recommend to the Secretary of War that the Port's proposal be approved. Aged Woman's Body Found. ASTORIA, Or., Aug. 6. (Special.) The body of Mrs. Katherine Osgood, age 83 years, was found floating in the Walluskl River last night. She had been missing for several days and Is supposed to have fallen while crossing the bridge. Mrs. Osgood was a native TURKISH ; RICHMOND VA. :j UIMII CHICK IUUAUjU CU.iUUtOK of Ireland and had resided here since 1883. She left one son, nine grandchil dren and four great grandchildren. PIONEER OF 1866 DEAD G. A. R. of Newport Conduct .Fu neral of Deceased Comrade. NEWPORT, Or., Aug. 6. (Special.) Funeral services were held here today under the auspices of the Grand Army of the Republic for Comrade Willis Waggener, who died yesterday of pneumonia. The deceased was an Ore gon pioneer and was born In Indiana February 27. 1844. He enlisted in Company L. First Iowa Cavalry, in 1863. and served until close of the Civil War. He came to Oregon in 1866, and was married that year and located at Hillsboro. He served two terms as County Recorder of Washington County. Later he moved to Vancouver, Wash., and in 1907 he moved to Newport, where he resided till his death. He is survived by his widow, a brother, James Waggener, Jr., of Van couver, Wash., and a brother and niece here, Rufus Waggener and Mrs. George H. Wilcox. Hood River Priest Transferred. HOOD RIVER, Or., Aug. 6. (Spe cial.) Rev. Father Roman, who for the past two years has been pastor of St. Mary's Catholio Church here, left today for Spokane, Wash., where he has been transferred to take charge of a parish. Rev. Father Maximilian, for merly local pastor, but who for more than a year has been at Cowlitz'. Wash., has been assigned to the Hood River church. Baptist Assembly Closes. SALEM. Or., Aug. 6. (Special.) The state assembly of the Baptist Young People's Union closed at the State Fair grounds Sunday night. The conven tion will probably be held here again next year because of the facilities of fered by the fair grounds for outdoor assemblies. . Albany was a strong con tender for the meeting In 1918. 1