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THE i MORNING OBEGONIAN, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6. 1917. BIG FUND COUNTED IQNTD BRING PEACE Bernstorff's Messages Asking Money Handled by Bolo j Are Made Public. DEEP SECRECY PROMISED T.cadins Political Personality" of France Said to Desire "Loan" of J $1,700,000 Political Condl t tions Vnsettled at Time. ? WASHINGTON, Oct. 5. More of Count von Bernstorff s confidential cable ex changes with the Berlin Foreign Of fice were made public by the State Hepartment tonight, furnishing docu mentary proof of the extraordinary activities of Bolo Pasha, now a prison e in France, and throwing further light upon the machinations of the German diplomatic service. iThe messages, signed by Von Berns tdrff and by Von Jagow, then Foreign Minister, show that $1. 700,000 which the Ambassador obtained authority to place to the credit of Hugo Schmidt, then representative of the Deutsche TJank at New York, wan sought as a loan to a "leading political person ality." In France and was counted upon ti bring peace. They were exchanged irt February, 1916. when the French Jclalists were threatening to over throw the government and there was talk of France being tired of war and firpsatisfled with the part played by her allies. Von Bernstorff IB Caution. The wily Bernstorff cautioned against expressions in the German press concerning Internal French changes, FU5gesting that German approval might upset all his plans. He also was care ful not to put down the name of the political personality, saying a verbal report would be made as soon as a trustworthy messenger could be sent. Hugo Schmidt testified in New York yesterday before State Attorney-General Lewis, telling how the money was placed to his credit, with instructions from Von Bernstorff that it was to be disposed of as Adolph Pavenstadt might direct. Pavenstadt already had told the Attorney-General that Von Bern storff obtained the fund to finance a scheme of Bolo Pasha for peace be tween Germany and France. The State Department contributed its latest disclosure, like those that have preceded it, without explanation as to how the document came into its pos session. Its statement follows: "The Department of State communi cates to the press the following tele grams bearing upon the case of Bolo Pasha, exchanged between Count von Bernstorff and Herr von Jagow, Ger man Minister of Foreign Affairs: "No. 679, February 26: Hose Loan la Asked. " T have received information from n entirely trustworthy source con cerning a political action in one of the enemy countries which would bring about peace. One of the leading po litical personalities of the country In question is seeking a loan of $1,700, 000 in New York, for which security will be given. I was forbidden to give his name in writing. The affair seems tj me to be of the greatest importance. Can the money be provided at once in New York? That the intermediaries will keep the matter secret is entirely certain. Request answer by telegram. Averbal report will follow as soon as a trustworthy person can be found to bring it to Germany. (Signed) " "BERNSTORFF. " i"No. 150, February 29. "Answer to telegram No. 679.: " "Agree to the loan but only if peace action seems to you a really serious project as the provision of money in New York is for us at present extraor dinarily difficult. If the enemy country is Russia have nothing to do with the business, as the sum of money Is too email to have any serious effect in that country. So, too, in the case of Italy, f4r it would not be worth while to spend so much. (Signed.) " 'JAGOW.' Bernstorff Is Encouraged. "Number 685, March 5: " "Please instruct Deutsche bank to hold 9.000.000 marks at disposal of Hugo Schmidt. The affair is very promising. Further particulars follow. (Signed.) ""BERNSTORFF.1 "Number 692, March 20. " "With reference to telegram No. 685 please advise our Minister in Berne that someone will call on him who will give him the passwords Sanct Regis, who wishes to establish relations with the Foreign Office. Intermediary fur ther requests that influence may be brought to bear on our press 'to pass over the change in the inner political situation in France so far as possible in silence so that things may not be spoiled by German approval. (Signed.) "'BERNSTORFF.' "Number 206. May 81: " 'The person announced in telegram 92 of March 20 has not yet reported himself at the legation at Berne. Is there any more news on your side of Bolo? (Signed.) "'JAGOW.'" FARE PETITION IS DENIED (Continued From First Page.) "kinds, and also the fact that the street railway never has been profit able since the inauguration of Com mission regulation, the Public Service Commission makes no practical tug gestions except for the reduction of service and elimination of the 4V4-cent ticket and the 3 1-3-cent school ticket. A suggestion also is made that tho city relieve the company in the bur den of having to lay and maintain pavements between its tracks and of having to pay bridge tolls. Commenting on this President Grif fith, of the company, said last night: Chance Would Necessitate Vote. "The suggestion as to cutting out the initial and maintenance cost of paving, as a saving to tho company in Initial and maintenance costs of $225, 000 per year, is impractical and im possible, because the only way to reim burse the company on account of past expenditures is to have the city pay back to the company $2,000,000 it has already spent. "The elimination of future paving charges and the bridge tolls could not be effected otherwise than by an amendment to the city charter, be cause both of these provisions are charter provisions, and the charter can only be changed by vots of the people. "As the next general election is a year from next November, any person can see how remote is that possibility of relief. Savins: Would Be Small. "It may be possible by such reduc tion of service as the public would stand, and the elimination of the 4H cent tickets, to save $75,000 a year. This would be about one-sixteenth of the deficit the company must make up if it were to grant the demands of -the men and be allowed, a 6 per cent return on the valuation fixed by the Public Service Commission." Mr. Griffith would not discuss the case further, except to point out that the cent ticket has been sold by the company only in books of 50 tick ets, and that for that reason the use of the tickets has never been general, so that the saving to be effected by elimination of tickets will be compara tively small. The Commission, in its decision, calls on the company Jo furnish monthly re ports of Its operations, showing the ef fect of the changes ordered by the Com mission, and expressly retains Jurisdic tion of the case for further action, should such further action be neces sary. Deficit Continues to Climb. The platform men of the company have had their hearts set on obtaining an eight-hour day. Should the eight hour day be provided in Portland, as the company sought to make possible througn increasing its revenues by a 6-cent fare, the Portland Railway, Light Sc. Power Company would be the first complete street railway system in the United States to adopt the eight hour day. It ia manifest that even without any change in the daily wage of the plat form men. a change from the present 10-hour to an eight-hour day would effect a 25 per cent Increase in the payroll. This increase alone would add $600,000 annually to the payroll. The revenues of the company were $45,000 higher for September than for the previous month, but at the same time the operating expenses, due to the increasing costs of virtually all ma terials, increased $48,000, leaving an actual additional deficit of $3000. TOTS PARADE AT FAIR OVEROK SPEAKS AT FOREST GROVE) .nolNDS CROWDED. Cornelius Military Band Heada School Children's Demonstration; Prizes Are Awarded. FOREST GROVE, Or.. Oct. 5. (Spe cial.) Today was the last and banner day of the Washington County Fair, which has been in session here for four days past. It was School Children's day and Governors' day. Thousands of people came from all parts of the county to witness the big school parade and hear Governor Withyeombe talk. The school parade was the largest that has ever been held here. Headed by the Cornelius Military Band, a parade a mile , long, made up of the children of the various schools of the county, passed in review before tho packed grandstand. Old Glory was flung, to the breeze. by every district participating. There were hundreds of little tots armed with target rifles; there were Boy Scouts, Red Cross ambulances, food conserva tion displays and "winning the war" floats. Some of the finest blooded cattle of the state are on exhibition in the ani mal sheds, many of them prizewinners at the State Fair. The poultry depart ment is larger and better than ever before seen here. In the grange exhibits Dilley carried off first prize, Hillsboro second and Washington and Bethany tied for third place. In the. individual farm exhibits Mrs. John McNamer took first prize, H. T. Buxton second and Harry Broder son third. S. T. Walker won first place in the forage display and H. T. Uuxton second. In the school parade Gaston was awarded first place in the Class A schools, Dilley second. Aloha. Orenco. Tigard and Hillsboro in order. Class B Iowa Hill first, Whitford and Union. KERCHIEFS WILL NOT WAVE Insanitary Chautauqua Salute Con demned by W. C. T. U. Session. ALBANY, Or., Oct. 5. (Special.) No more will germ disseminating handker chiefs wave the Chautauqua salute In Woman's Christian Temperance Union conventions and meetings in Oregon. The state convention of the organiza tion went on record here today against this insanitary practice. This salute, very popular in these gatherings, was not abandoned, but a small silk Ameri can flag was recommended as a substi tute for the handkerchief. Inasmuch as this action was taken by representative women from all sec tions of the state, it is thought likely that it will lead to the same result in other organizations and meetings where this salute is used. TWO OBJECTIVES IN BOND CAMPAIGN Oregon's Minimum in Liberty Loan Is $16,500,000 and Maximum $24,000,000. LOWER SUM PRESENT GOAL News Received of Xew Apportion ment, Which Is Based on Govern ment's Hope to Raise Five Bil lion Dollars in Nation. STUDENTS GET GOOD JOBS Horticultural Adviser In Virginia Comes From Oregon. OREGON AGRICULTURAL, COLLEGE. Corvallis. Oct. 5. (Special.) Two graduates or the division of horticul ture of the class of 1917 have Just obtained positions at salaries of 11500 each. Cliff Tanner, of Moro, Cal., has charge of a 2000-acre orchard of wal nuts and cherries In the Willamette Valley. Paul von Schooley, of Santa Ana, Cal., is horticultural farm ad viser at the University of Virginia. These two. make the 16th and 17th positions for whtch Professor Lewis has supplied graduates of his depart ment since last June. Barracks at Fort Asked. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, Oct. 5. Senator Chamberlain today referred to the War Department a letter from the Astoria Chamber of Commerce urging that quarters be erected at Fort Stevens for housing during the Winter, 1500 soldiers now stationed at that post. Unless tem porary quarters are provided these men will be obliged to spend the Winter in tents. LIBERTY LOAX DISTRIBTTTTOT CHAIRMEN TO LAV PLANS. Chairmen of the- various pro fessional committees and chair men of the sub-committees ap pointed by them, all of the lib erty loan distribution committee, are to meet at luncheon in the blue room of the Portland Hotel on Monday noon to discuss and formulate a cohesive plan of dis tribution. There are ?0 chairmen of com mittees chosen from professions and numerous chairmen of sub committees, one division embrac ing as many as 25 sub-committees. The majority are smaller. Stress is laid upon the impor tance of attending this confer ence luncheon by Campaign Manager Miller, who urges all chairmen to be present. Not only will plans of dis tribution be outlined, but cards and credentials will be ready for distribution among the chair men, preparatory to the begin ning of the real drive on Tues day morning. "This conference is of the ut most Importance," said Manager Miller yesterday, "and I cannot urge too strongly the attendance of every chairman connected with the distribution committee." LIBERTY LOAN SUBBCRIP- f TIONS REPORTED YES- TERDAY. I CltT of Portland. i t Previously $120,700 I 4 Reported yesterday ..... 6,600 Total . . . $127,300 t Previously 67,350 Reported yesterday 88,350 Total $283,000 Portland Bantf Since Campaign Began. I Bank of California. $ 5.700 i Ladd & Tilton 7.900 t Hibernla Savings 18,450 f Canadian Bk. of Commerce 450 I United States National 5,500 T .1 4 . . 1 , r. r iiui iieai ttLionai ...... d,duu Banks Ontslde of Portland. First National Bank. Cor- J vallis $ 200 i jfirst .national Bank, Ash land 1.500 First State & Savings Bank, Roseburg 160 Josephine County Bank, I Grants Pass 100 1 Gold Hill Bank, Gold Hill 60 First National Bank. Eu- t gene 1,250 I 1 Dalles 300 I First National Bank, Onta- 4 t rio 15,150 i First National Bank, Eu- gene 100 t . First National Bank, Pen- I dleton 600 J Commercial Bank, North 4 Plains 100 First State Bank, Rogue t River 100 J 7 H, Cn. TZ 1 . t- 1 .1 nnn First National Bank, Med- ford 250 United States National Bank, Newberg 750 Bank o Browneville, - , , , - umvv iiavine ........... 1.UUO 4 American National Bank. Pendleton 50,000 Coolldge & McClain, Sil- verton 250 ? Astoria Savings Bank, As- ' j ! toria 1,750 I 1 First National Bank, Asto- I Ha 1.100 I jnaisey state Bank, Halsey 1,000 Ladd & Bush, Salem 900 Ladd & Bush, Salem 150 Ladd & Bush, Salem 6,500 Bank of Commerce. Oregon City 1,500 Bank of Oregon City, Ore gon City 1.000 Citizens-Bank, Ashland.,- 2,004 C.. T, I, III I .. ,AA oiaic Dunn, duel luitll ... i u U a ........... . 4 The United States Government would like to have Oregon raise $24,600,000. instead of $16,500,000, through the sale of the second Issue of liberty bonds. Two goals have been set, the smaller amount being regarded as the minimum apportionment for this state, while the larger amount would be the maximum accepted in subscriptions from Oregon. The Federal Government has started out to raise at least $3,000,000,000 through the second liberty loan. If this Is the goal reached by the Nation, Oregon's proper apportionment would be $16,500,000. The Government, how ever, could utilize $5,000,000,000 at this time, should It be subscribed. Of this greater amount Oregon's share is $24, 600,000. "We shall still consider that $16,500. 000 is Oregon's immediate objective," said C. A. Miller, executive officer of the campaign in this state, last night. "If we can secure $24,500,000, however, we shall do so with the assurance that the money is needed and will be ac ceptable to the Government. When the first liberty bond campaign was held the goal set was greatly oversubscribed, and it was necessary for the Govern ment to refuse a large amount In sub scriptions. "This time there will be no such situ ation, for two goals have been an nounced. $3,000,000,000 being the least amount with which the Government will be satisfied, and $5,000,000,000 the greatest amount that it will accept." At headquarters yesterday a mes sage was received announcing Oregon's quota of $24,500,000 under the larger of these objectives. The same advices gave the in creased quota of the entire Pacific Coast as $350,000,000, instead of the first figure, $210,000,000. Oregon's Pneaent Total $283,000. Oregon's present total, reported last nfght when the headquarters closed for the day, was $283,000, scarcely a drop in the bucket of the apportioned quota. It must be borne in mind, however, that this sum represents the mere beginning of unsolicited individual bond purchas ing. In Portland the distribution o. the striking Liberty loan appeals, posters with real messages to stir up patriotic Investment, has been undertaken by Colonel C. E. Dentler and a picked squad of 12 soldiers. The enlisted men will cover the entire business district of the city, beginning at noon today. Another volunteer to the publicity service is L L. Hathorne, late private of the Oregon Coast Artillery, at Fort Stevens. Private Hathorne Is await ing discharge from the service because of a dependent family. He oame to Liberty loan headquarters yesterday and stated his case, asking for some commission through which he might aid the aucky comrades who are going to the front. Yesterday he distributed posters on Washington and Morrison streets, in the downtown district, and today he will resume his work. Hotel Management Working. The Hotel Multnomah is printing in vitations to its patrons to participate in the Liberty loan investment. Ap plication blanks are left in every room daily and clerks are prompt at answer ing the telephone inquiries of patrons. Announcement of the chairmen named for various sub-committees was made yesterday by V)T. Kenneth A. J. Mackenzie, chairman of the profes sional committee of the distribution organization. They are as follows: Dentists, Dr. Jean Cline; accountants, W. R. Mackenzie; architects, A. E. Doyle; attorneys. J. B. Kerr; engineers. H. L. Vorse. Churches Will Assist. During the campaign at least one sermon in every Portland church will have the second - liberty loan as a theme, and reference will be made to the' issue 'in all other sermons. An nouncement to this effect is made by Rt. Rev. W. B. Sumner, Episcopal bishop of Oregon. Bishop Sumner has appointed the following chairmen of various denom inations to perfect the project of launching the liberty loan message from the pulpits of Portland: Roman Catholic, Archbishop Christie; Jewish, Rabbi Jonah B. Wise: Presbyterian. Rev. John H. Boyd: Y. M. C. A.. H. W. Stone; Congregational, Rev. Luther R. Dyott; Methodist. Rev. W. W. Young son: Christian, Rev. H. ' H. Griffin; Unitarian. Rev. W. G. Eliot. Jr.; Bap tist. Rev. W. B. Hinson; Episcopal. Bishop Sumner. The campaign, with an all-star cast. Is to enter filmland. Word came yes terday from Washington, D. C that the Government had just completed five reels of 600 feet each, entitled "Historic Episodes of Second Liberty Loan in 1917." The films will soon be In the hands of every motion pic ture distribution agency, and will be shown in 75 per cent of local picture houses. Arrangements have been made where by Mrs. St. Clair Stobart, celebrated English war relief worker, will speak for the liberty loan during her antici pated visit to Portland. Mrs. Stobart Is expected to arrive on October 12. Mrs. Emma Kelty, of Newberg, of the Women's Auxiliary, has been ap pointed to secure the attendance of farmers' wives at the liberty loan rally to be held there tomorrow, when Judge Henry E. McGinn will open the cam paign. Labor Council Interested. The Central Labor Council, con fronted with the proposal to construct a labor temple, combined patriotism with the project and approved the fol lowing proposition: "First The Government has made its second call upon all citizen) to purchase liberty bonds. The import ance of responding promptly and heartily need not be emphasized in th's organization, but in order to aid the Government and at the same time give impetus to the work of building a Labor Temple, which is so sorely needed, all members of labor organiza tions of Portland and vicinity are urged to purchase liberty bonds. "Second The terms of purchase make it possible to form ourselves into groups of ten or less, each group taking a $50 bond. "Third The bonds to be made pay able to the Central Labor Council for the purpose of establishing a fund to be used in erecting a Labor Temple. "Thus, we can make our money serve a double purpose and in the end build a home with liberty bonds. Finally, each subscriber will be given stock in the Labor Temple equal to amount of his or her interest as represented in liberty bonds." Voluntary subscriptions to the issue continue to arrive at campaign head quarters. The following were received yesterday: Fred H. Martin, $100; G. G. Gay, $500; Kubli-Howell Company, $100; W. H. Taylor, $200; Don C. Everts, $100; Joe Matson. $300; Jacob L. John son, $100; A. D. Warner, $1000; Blanche McGarvin, $200; Kathryn 1. Boone, $200; Mary A. Dinneen. $100. Progress of the liberty loan subscrip tions will be marked, beginning the first of the week, by an ingenious de vice, at Fifth and Morrison streets. A 30-foot pole, marked with amounn up to the apex of the quota, will hoist a big American flag as daily indicator. Each day, as the subscriptions are re ceived, the flag will move upward. And the sum and substance of the duty be fore the people of the state will be found in the huge sign on the regis tering device: "Oregon must raise her flag; buy a liberty bond and help," is the message of the sign. SEW ISSUE HAS ADVANTAGE Up to Income of $5000 No Tax Goes Against Securities. Because V many people, especially large corporations- and wealthy per sons with large incomes, are desirous of obtaining the old issue of 34 per cent- liberty bonds, because they are free from income tax and surtax, an impression has become current that the new 4 per cent issue is liable to taxes. Discussing this question, C. A. Miller, campaign manager of the Ore gon campaign, said: "The new issue of liberty bonds is entirely free from all state and local taxation, just as was the -first issue. For this reason alone it is an attract ive investment. "In addition, up to an Income of $5000 per year, the new 4s are abso lutely exempt from National taxa tion, although after that exemption they become liable to income tax and to the surtax." A plan is now being prepared whereby small holders of the old 3 per cent liberty bonds may be enabled to sell them and reinvest the proceeds in the new issue. "Before the war revenue bill be comes a law th Income tax rates may be changed, but if they remain as at present the efrect will be greatly to encourage - subscriptions in small amounts. To the small subscriber the bonds will be exempt from all taxes," said Mr. Miller. "Because of the fact that $5000 prin cipal of the new issue is entirely ex empt from all taxation, or $200 inter est. It Is expected that there will be large numbers of $5000 subscriptions." BOND BUYERS WILL PARADE Total Subscribed In New York Reaches $192,739,000. NEW YORK, Oct. 4. Subscriptions of the liberty loan in the New York Federal reserve district tonight had reached a grand total of $192,739,000, according to unofficial figures made public at headquarters of the com mittee. The largest subscriptions reported today were: Metropolitan Life Insurance Com pany, $10,500,000; Equitable Life As surance Company, $10,000,000; Chatham Phoenix National Bank, 45,000,000; Na- Be Good to You?' 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Chocolate Drops, per pound. -19 Fruit Tablets, all flavors, lb. -29 Phoenix Gum Drops 21 Horehound Drops or Sticks, per pound 25 After-Dinner Mints, per lb. . -27 Cinnamon Squares, per lb 27c Riley's English Toffee, lb 40 Chocolate Coated Almond, lb. 69 Jordan Almonds, per pound. -39 Jelly Beans, per pound 21 Bunte's Special Mixed, pound. 24J Lagoom Fruit Paste, pound. -33 Boston Mints, per pound 29 Butter Scotch, per pound -27J Butter Cups, assorted flavors, per pound 33 Free ink for your pen at any time. Our pen doctor can always adjust your pen. 4! pf AT MXKST PUSH MARSHALL 70Q -HOME A 6171 J Always "S. & H." Stamps First Three Floors. tional Park. $5,000,000; Chicago. Bur lington & Quincy Railroad, $5,000,000; Metropolitan Trust Company, $2,500. 000; Welrs-Kargo Kxpress Company, $1,000,000. It was announced that all the banks in Greater New Tork had agreed t'o use the part payment plan to help wage earners subscribe to bonds. Another publicity plan agreed upon is a night parade of bondholders which will be held Monday, October 15, when 7000 purchasers of the Government securi ties will ride through the city streets in busses. Philadelphia Takes $10,000,000. PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 5. Approxi mately $10,000,000 was subscribed here today to the second liberty loan. The largest single subscription was $2,000, 000. by the Fidelity Trust Company. 5 PASS CIVIL SERVICE TEST H. A. Goodc, Assistant to Commis sioner Mann, Is Highest. All who took the municipal Civil Service examination Thursday for posi tions as assistants to City Commis sioners got passing grades, according to ratings issued yesterday. It will not be necessary for any of the Com missioners to change the present em ployes as all passed the test. H. A. Goode, assistant to Commis sioner Mann, passed highest with a rating of 93.60. Albert G. Johnson, as sistant to Commissioner Barbur, passed second with a rating of S7.95. Peter Mcintosh, assistant - to Commissioner Kellaher. passed fifth with a rating of 76.85. The others who pasaed and their ratings are: Lorene Dinsm'oore, stenographer in the Mayor's office, 8ti per cent, and Charles K. Johnson, an outsider, 83.75 per cent. The posi tions are those of private secretaries with a different name. . Grays Harbor to Fete Recruits. ABERDEEN", Wash.. Oct. 5. (Spe lal.) A naval militia division of SO men, all Aberdeen and Hoquiam boys, will be entertained here Saturday night at a dance when they come home to spend the week-end. The ball to be given in their honor will be made a big military event. The division is one of four which was recruited on the harbor. We can deliver green or dry slab wood In any quantity promptly. Albina. Fuel Co., Broadway 3000, A 1144. Adv. isrAFr Product; 0 The Bockstaff Goat Comes to Staff villa and Greets tha Oldest Inhabitants i I HFMRlCJ-fe ST I Staff Products Agency Distributors for Oregon 312 Glisan St. Broadway 474 6 i