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7 TIIE MORNING OKEGONIAN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1917. PORTLAND AGAIN TO BE MEElG PLACE discussion that all other business mat ters which were scheduled to arise yes terday were postponed until today. The annual election of officers, the adoption of resolutions and other routine busi ness will be transacted at. the closing session this morning. This afternoon at 1:30 the visiting county officials plan to leave the Courthouse for an automobile trip to Vancouver, where they are to inspect the Interstate bridge and the canton ments. Tonight, at the Imperial Hotel, will be held the annual banquet of the association, signalizing the closing' of the session. RUFilOR ADVANCES reports that the four brotherhoods are opposed to Government operation. The employes, he said, would eo-oprU fully, whatever action the President may take. - Officials who are urging Government operation of railroads during the war said today that the making of satis factory financial arrangements pre sented perplexing difficulties. The President, it is understood, is ready, if he decides on Government operation, to ask Congress to guarantee the rail roads pre-war earnings, and the rail roads are said to want such a guar antee to be based on 1916 revenues. Officials tonight estimated that such an arrangement might cost the Govern ment next year as much as $100,000. 000. These figures were based on net earnings for the 'first nine months of 117, which feU $50,000,000 below the same period in 1916. For the entire year 1917 the net earnings are esti mated at about $65,000,000 below those of 1916. With operating expenses in creasing and the high peak of traffic near, officials put the 1918 earnings at fully $100,000,000 below those of 1916. RESIGNATION DATE , ..W i,.t Oregon Association of County Commissioners Ends Busi ness Sessions. Salem Gossip Says Justice McCamant Won't Resign Until July at Least. BANQUET WILL BE TONIGHT Jlcsolutions..riccoiiraendtRoaI Work t ', Discontinuance, Women Juvenile' Court Officers and Indorse ' County- Agents v.. .. C By unanimous choice Portland will "Te the next, meeting' place of tbe Of "con Association of County Judges and it-County Commissioners. Action to this "'"effect came yesterday afternoon -in. the 'concluding business of the convention) ' assembled at the Courthouse, n. Various resolutions were adopted as embodying - tb suggestions of - the ? county officials for legislative action. 'One provides for the appointment of 'women officers in Juvenile Court -work -to have custody of women 'and girls. Another recommends the ' discontinu ance of all road work, save such as ;is imperative, until after the war. Although the latter resolution was preceded by much discussion of the road problem, no opposition developed Cand it was passed by unanimous vote.' "It is not the sense of the recommenda tion that proper road work be discon tinued, but 'that, all work not . essen tially urgent be delayed until peace -shall have been "declared. - Advocates of the resolution pointed lout that, the scarcity of labor and the -need for men in military service and 'other activities necessary to the suc cessful prosecution of the war were strong arguments for the adoption of the resolution. It was -also argued that the cost of materials for road construc tion is now excessively great, and that economy would dictate a curtailment of prospective construction. . Mr. Benson Makes Address -Z The resolution declared- for the post ponement of construction of expensive highways and bridges, until normal conditions return; and recommended that scenic highways and pleasure drives should wait improvement until the end of the war. It advised that funds should be expended only for the betterment of traffic conditions and upon contracts already awarded and that effort should be concentrated upon the improvement of grades and of macadam and gravel roads. Another . resolution unanimously adopted was relative to the Juvenile Courts, recommending that in all cases of transportation of women and girls to Oregon Institutions that women of ficers shall be designated to accotnpany :' them. Resolutions of indorsement of the work of county agricultural agents -won by a narrow margin, the vote be ing 18 to 16. The resolutions set forth' as excellent the work of the agricul tural agents, particularly with regard to' their services In promoting food production at this'tme. Objection to the measure appeared to come from the belief of various county. Judges -tnat the agents were -vested' with too much authority and were not actually essen- tial to the needs of local progress. "The Work of the State. Highway Commission," was the topic of an ad- dress delivered at the forenoon session by S. Benson, chairman of the Commis Eion. Along . similar lines was the paper by E. J. Adams, of the Commis sion, which was read before the County ."officials, and the address of Herbert -Kunn, Highway Engineer. Officers Are Reelected. :." "Road Building Under War .Time -Conditions." was the theme of an ex cellent address delivered by JohH T. "Dougall. - By unanimous vote the present offi '. cers of the Association were returned for the ensuing term, as follows: Rufus J C. Holman, Multnomah County Com- missioner, president; F. S. Gunning, ; County Judge of Wasco County, vice-president; Philo Holbrook, Multnomah ' County Commissioner, secretary-treas-', urer. , Portland was again chosen as the ; convention city, although the claim of Astoria was presented. Members ex- pressed the belief that the holding of ! the sessions in this city serves the best interests of those who attend, as many , combine attendance with business mat. . ters which call for a visit to Portland. '. A motion naming Portland as the '. meeting place of the association next year provides for the holding of the ' convention on dates 'Coinciding- with ' those of the livestock exposition. 2 Clerks Discuss Draft. ' The County Clerks, in a separate ses ' aion, held a lengthy discussion con . cerning the selective draft law, the ' Federal law relative to explosives and .' the naturalization law as it pertainsto ' wartime conditions. Assistant Attor J ney-General Ryan, Captain Cullison. of the Adjutant-General's office, and Nat- uralization Agent Hazard were among . those who addressed the clerks. So Interested and lengthy was the : Cherry's Say: "Hooverize" Well, why not? Lots of talk these days about "Hoo- lerlzing. It Is right and should be done. We believe in It and are act- ; ins accordingly. Our windows at S89-91 Washington street, Pittok block, will be noted this Xmas for the ' absence of decoration, but will show ; only good merchandise for men. and ! women, priced within the "Hoover ; lzing" limit, to say nothing of the special terms we will offer you, which I are as follows: If ypu are an old ' customer and are good, you can come and get your clothing and not make ', the regular initial payment which we "usually -require,, but defer the-first payment, in order to assist ycui in buying your XMAS presents for your family, friends, and last, but not least, Z the' SOLDIER BOYS In the TRENCHES; and you can. make satisfactory arrange- ments with us to make your payments either by the week or month as may be 2 most convenient. We don't need to tell you that all the decorations that .are placed in any "Window cost money and. have to be paid for. ("Jones, he pays the freight.") Hence, we are Hooverizlng on decora ," tions the first year in ten. We don't criticise Xmas, with all Its , IJoys and pleasures, but when we have our Boys, Our" Neighbor Boys, Hus- bands and Friends fighting in the TRENCHES for the DEMOCRACY of the WORLD, why spend our money 1. foolishly for decorations at home? Save all you can, and if you have a surplus. Z. let it be spent to help win the WAR. -- Don't overlook the offer we are giv- Jng you to clothe yourself and family Without any payment down. The address 389-91 Washington street. Pittock block. Adv. W. H. ADAMS DIES IN ALASKA Brilliant Attorney Forced to Leave Portland by Ill-Health. W. II, Adams, once City' Attorney of Portland, died las', month in Fairbanks, Alaska, according to advices' received here from L. F. Protzman, also a former resident of this city. Judge Adams, as he was known in the north, will be remembered by the older residents of this city, both as City Attorney and also as attorney for Ladd ' & Tllton at the expiration of his term in the city's service. He was born on a farm in the Wil lamette Valley 6t years -: ago and worked his way through school and college, becoming one of the most bril liant young lawyers of the- state. He was considered' one of the best in formed attorneys on commercial law and banking on the Coast. Twenty years ago he went to Alaska, a change of climate being advised for the benefit of his health. In . Fairbanks he was for a time City Attorney and was later a member of the School Board. He is survived by two children, a son, Clar ence Adams, of Tulare. Cal., and a daughter, . Mrs. Pennis Foley, of Med ford. Or. The Bar Association ' of Fairbanks drew up appropriate resolutions upon the death of Mr. Adams and Leroy Tozler, a former Portland boy, now a Fairbanks attorney, was appointed by the Bar Association to deliver the fu neral oration. H0RNIBR00K IS UNDECIDED Ex-Minister to Siani Is I'rgcd to Run for National Commltteemansbn'p. ALBANY, Or., Dec. 13. (Special.) Despite published reports that he would be a candidate for Democratic National committeeman from Oregon, William H. Hornibrook, of this city, ex-United States Minister to Siam and now publisher of the Albany Daily Democrat, has not definitely decided to become candidate. He is. how ever, considering the matter in response to the wishes of - party leaders in various sections of the Willamette Valley. Asked today regarding whether or not he would be a candidate, Mr. Horni brook said: . "I have not definitely and finally de cided to become a candidate for the office of National committeeman. Con ditions might possibly arise where it would be necessary for me to take an active part in the primaries on behalf of some strong candidate for the office of Governor or United States Senator and in such event it would be rather embarrassing if my own name appeared upon the primary ballot. From present indications, however, I will permit my. name to go before the Democratic voters, but for the reasons above as signed, am unwilling to make a definite announcement at this time." LEBANON MERCHANT DEAD II. G. Everett, 53, Came to Oregon in 1891. LEBANON, Or, Dec. 13. (Special.) H. G. Everett, one of Lebanon's promi nent merchants, died at his home here yesterday after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Everett was born on a farm near Peru, N. Y.,' 53 years ago. He lived there until 1890, when he came West and for a year was in California. In 1891 he came to Lebanon and en gaged in the hardware and implement business. This he continued until his death. He has been identified closely with the social and business life of the city for the last 26 years. He is survived by his widow and one daughter. Miss Eleanor Everett; wo brothers and one Bister, of Peru. The funeral will be held Friday In the Presbyterian Church, of which he was an elder for many years. The service will be conducted by Dr. W. H. Lee, president of Albany College, for many years a friend of the family. MEANS JURY IS TIRED Bequest Sent to Judge Asking Argu . ments Be Shortened. CONCORD, N. C, Dec. 13. The Jury trying Gaston B. Means for the murder of Mrs. Maude A. King tonight sent a message to Judge Cline asking that the argument of the case be speeded up. The request came at the close of the second day of continuous addresses to the jury by counsel for the state and defense. Five lawyers still are waiting to speak. For the state today, P. C. McDuffie, of Atlanta, declared that Means' lust for money cost Mrs. King her life, while J F. Newell, of Charlotte, at tacked In detail Means' story, and de clared .much of It was incredible. CAILLAUX CASE CONSIDERED Chamber of Deputies Appoints Com ' mlttee to Make Fall Investigation. PARIS. Dec. 13. The Chamber of Deputies today appointed a committee of 11 to report to the house concern' ing General Dubail's demand for the suspension of immunity of M. Caillaux. tour of the members of the commit tee favor the suspension of the Dep- 1 uty s immunity, rive favor the suspen sion In principle, during the fuller in vestigation of General Dubail's letter, while two oppose suspension until clearer proofs are" produced than are contained in the letter. - MANY WOULD FILL PLACE Successor Probably to Be Named by Voters, as Governor Is Expected to Xame Republican Primary' Nominee for Bench. SALEM, Or., .Dec. 13. (Special.) It is becoming pretty generally under stood in official circles here that Jus tice Wallace McCamant- will not re sign as a member of the court before the Summer vacation, if he resigns at all. Rumor has had it that he would resign March 1, but this is considered as highly improbable. If he does resign during the Sum mer vacation the voters will probably. by the time of his resignation, already have decided on who will become his successor by appointment, to fill out his unexpired term. Arguing from precedent, it is more than likely that Governor Withyciombe would select whoever was nominated in the pri maries on the Republican ticket. - It is known definitely that Justice McCamant '.will not be a candidate for re-election,' and also that he is anxious to get back' into his law practice in Portland. - But there are only two or three times during the course of , year when a Justice may retire from the Supreme bench with grace, and without-leaving some unfinished work behind him. Vacation Propitious Time. The most propitious of these times is during the Summer vacation of the court, which usually starts along in July. It is no secret that Justice McCamant and Judge Gantenbein of the Multno mah County Circuit Court, are good friends and that Justice McCamant, if he had resigned this year, would have been pleased to have seen Judge Gan tenbein awarded the appointment, but it is known that there has been no talk of such an agreement between Justice McCamant and Judge Gantenbein. With the lineup as it now stands. and the possibility of the Governor appointing the successful candidate in the Republican primaries, interest cen ters on the possibile candidates. The name of Judge Percy R. Kelly, of Albany, has been frequently men tioned. He is now Circuit Judge of the Third Judicial District. Senator Con rad P. Olson may decide to become a candidate and the. name of Frank S. Grant, of Portland, also has been sug gested, although it is thought be may also become a candidate for a Circuit Judgeship in Multnomah County. He was an active candidate for one of the recent vacancies in that office when appointments were to be made. Several Candidates Sugsrested. Judge Gantenbein may try and it has been rumored here that possibly Sena tor-Huston, may attempt to reach the bench if he decides not to- become a candidate for the-United States Sena- torship. A number of other names also have been talked, including J. O. Bailey, Assistant Attorney-General, al though it is more likely that he will become a candidate for Circuit Judge in Multnomah County. It has often been suggested that Attorney-General Brown might some time wish to wear the toga, but indications point to his being a candidate for re-election to the office he now holds. COST STANDS IN WAY CONGRESS EXPECTS RAILROAD MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT. Government Operation of Transporta tion Lines, If Pre-War Earnings Are Guaranteed. Might Cost $100,000,000. WASHINGTON, Dec:N 13. The rail road situation continued to engross President Wilson today with the finan cial problem involved in a possible Government control occupying most of his attention. The President has be fore him a mass of information on the subject, including details on the British plan of government operation. The Senate interstate commerce com mittee was told by Chairman New lands at a special meeting today that the President would recommend rail road legislation to Congress within the next few days. The indications are. Senator Newlands Bald, that as yet the President has not definitely made up his mind as to his course. Until his wishes are known the committee will defer discussion or consideration of legislation. A. B. Garretson, president of the Or der of Railway Conductors, called the White House on the telephone to deny "DON JOAN" IS BEATEN JOHN POPE'S GALLANT OFFER TO MRS. SICOLOVAN RESENTED. H band of Conrted Woman Steps Out of Hldlns and Unfortunate Swain Is Taken to Hospital. An attempt on the part of John Pope. 40, a Roumanian waiter, to play the role of Don Juan and break up the happy home of Aaron Sicolovan, a coun tryman living at 560 Walnut street, brought Pode to the Emergency Hos pital yesterday with a badly bruised face and head, and later to the City JaiL Pope, according to his own admis sion, and the statement of Sicolovan. went to the tatter's house Wednesday and tried to persuade Mrs. Sicolovan to flee with him. He was repulsed, but said he would return on the morrow. Yesterday he went back to the house and offered Mrs. Sicolovan a fat roll of bills which, he said, contained $2000. In reality it was a "flash" roll., made up of one $10 bill and 30 or 40 $1 bills. Mrs. Sicolovan, who is' unable to read, believed him, but nevertheless was .un impressed. I Instead of falling in with his plan, she had told her husband of Pope's first visit and promised return. Accordingly the husband was waiting behind a closet door. When Pope was in the midst of his pleading, Sicolovan stepped out of his hiding place, .gave the in truder a thorough thrashing, and then, when he had beaten him. into complete submission, tied Pope's hands and set out to find a policeman. On the corner he encountered Patrol man Burrl. who brought both men to police headquarters, where they are held for further Investigation. SHORTAGE PROBE BEGUN KCEL AKD SUGAR SITUATION TO BE INVESTIGATED. ' Food Administrator Hoover Assured of "Every Courtesy" at Hearing by Chairman Reed. WASHINGTON, Dec. 13. Arrange ments to immediately begin Investiga tion .of fuel and sugar shortages were completed today by the Senate manu factures' subcommittee. Hearings on the sugar shortage bill begin tomor row, with Claus Spreckels. of the Fed eral Sugar Refining Company, aa the first witness. Food Administrator Hoover, who has been' the object or attacks by Senator Reed, today pledged his co-operation to the committee in investigating the su gar situation, proposed attendance of himself and the administration's coun sel. Judge Li ltd ley. at the hearings and sought the privilege of cross-examing witnesses. Chairman Reed assured them of "every courtesy," but said the committee would have to determine whether they could examine witnesses. Frank C. Lowrey. New York sales manager of the Federal Sugar Refining Company, and A. H. Lambern, of New York, a sugar broker, were subpenaed late ,today by the committee as wit nesses to follow Claus "and Rudolph Spreckels. Although the initial hear ing tomorrow will deal with the sugar shortage the committee plans to con duct both sugar and coal inquiries simultaneously - as far as may be possible, examining witnesses in each as they become available. North Bend Doctor Commissioned. NORTH BEND, Or Dec 13. (Spe cial.) Dr. J. C. Price has been com missioned a Lieutenant in the Army and will receive orders shortly to pro ceed to one of the cantonments, where he will perform dental work for the soldiers. Dr. Price has resided In North Bend just over one year, and is very popular. He formerly practiced in Portland. " " Bert Gray, of. North. Bend, Dead. NORTH BEND, Or., Dec. 13. (Spe cial.) Bert Gray, 50, died at Allegany today after a long illness. The de ceased, who had conducted a ranch for the past two years, was one of the early residents of North Bend, coming here 15 years ago. He is survived by Lecturer to Visit Oregon Towns. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eugene, Dec. 13. (Special.) Dr. C. D. William son, widely known as a lecturer on the scenic wonders of the United States, has been secured for a series- of lectures in various schools of Ore gon during the last week in Jan uary, by the extension division of the university. Besides his lecture on the university campus. Dr. Williamson will speak at Springfield, January 23; Cot tage Grove, January 24; Drain. January 28; Forest Grove, January 29; Sweet Home, January 30, and at Redmond on February 1. Three Brothers Join Colors. HALSEY, Or., Dec IS. (Special.) Albln Soderstrom, who left here today to Join the colors, is the third son of the Soderstrom family to enlist. A fourth boy expects to leave aa soon as his age will permit. Young Soderstrom was accompanied by Marion Pike, who also has enlisted. Flour at Low Prices ' TT. S. Food Administration License No. G 33567 . ..' WHOLE WHEAT AND GRAHAM FLOUR Whole-Wheat and Graham Flour contain the fourteen elements that are necessary for a man's existence. Whole Wheat Flour, 49-Ib. sack, S2.65.. 10-lb. sack 65 Graham Flour. 49-lb. sack, 92.65. 10-lb. sack v... 65C Superior Flour, 49-lb. sack, 2.65. Bbl S10.40 Superior Flour, 10-lb. sack tJO White Rose Flour. 49-lb. sack, S2.60. Bbl S10.30 Corn Meal, white or yellow, 9-lb. sacks 65c Corn Meal, white or yellow, 49-lb. sacks $ 3.15. "Buckwheat Flour, Larowe's New York, 8-lb sack TT Corn, Appetizer Brand, Extra Standard, per doz. 91.40; 2 for 25c Mt. Vernon Milk, 48 large cans to case, case S5.70; dozen... 8 1.45 Mt Vernon Milk, 96 small cans to case, case 85. TO; dozen... T5? Carnation Milk, 48 large cans to case, case Sii.OO; dozen.... 8 1.50 Carnation Milk, 96 small cans to case,-case $6. OO; dozen.... 75 Citron Peel, Glace, per lb JtOtf Orange and Lemon Peel, Glace, per lb 25a Raisins, New. Seedless, BO-lb. box $6.25; per lb............. 12ViC Raisins, Seeded Otto. 15-oz. carton Xl$ SEND TOUR EASTERN FRIENDS A CHRISTMAS PRESENT OF A BOX OF FANCY OREGON ITALIAN PRUNES B-lb. Boxes Oregon Italian Prunes, Dundee Red Hill. 40 box... T5 10-lb. Box Oregon Italian Prunes, Dundee Red Hill, 40 box 91.40 25-lb. Box Oregon Italian Prunes, Dundee Red Hill, 40 box.. 93. 25 25-lb. Box Oregon Italian Prunes, Dundee Red Hill, 40-50 box.93.00 COFFEE 0 Juno Coffee, regular 35c lb., special, lb.............. ' 2 Or 34 lbs. for SlIoO Rose of Ceylon Tea, black, per lb.... .50 ,D. C. BURNS COMPANY Members of the Greater Portland Association Wholesalers to Prlyate Families, Hotels and Restaurants 208-210 THIRD STREET, BET. TAYLOR AND SALMON - One and One Half Blocks Sonth of Public Market Special Mail Order Service Write for Monthly List Sensible Christmas Gifts for Men Because the Mathis (Standard is very high does not necessarily mean that the Mathis prices are high. On the contrary, for goods of such definite quality and character the Mathis prices are reasonable surprisingly so. Throughout the store we have displayed the sensible gift things that will appeal to men, old and young. Here Are Some Suggestions Neckwear 50c to $4.00 Handkerchiefs 10c up to $1.50 Gloves $1.25 to $8.50 Half Hose 25c to $2.00 Scarfs $1.50 to $10.00 Lounging Robes $6.00 to $20.00 House Coats $7.50 "up to $13.50 Canes 75c to $6.00 Umbrellas $1.00 to $6.00 Collar Bags $1.00 to $3.00 Merchandise Orders is sued for any amount, Imported Irish and Scotch Motor Robes $15.00 to $25.00 Bath Robe and Slipper Combination $6.00 In addition ive have hundreds of other practical gift things. The price range will prove that we are splen didly prepared to meet even the most modest demands of your purse. Cor. 5th and Morrison Sts. Ma ZtUS Corbett Building MEN S WEAR his widow and five children, all. with the exception of a daughter, Mrs. Bert llould. of Arlsona, being residents of this section. L. J. SIMPSON IS BOOSTED Coos punty Press Indorses North Bend Slan-for Governor. MAP.SHFIELD, Or., Dec. 13. (Spe cial.) Because of the possibility that L J. Simpson msy become a candidate for Governor of Oregon, every news paper published in Coos County today pledged Its support to him If he enters the contest. Mr. Simpson is not at home and it could not be learned whether he bad decided 'definitely to become a candidate. There Is a movement on Coos Bay to organise a Simpson booster body to aid his campaign and help in publicity work. Teams Working on Debate. TJXTVERSITT OF OREGON. Eugene, Dec IS. (Special.) Every effort is belncr expended by the university de bating teams in preparation for tha dual contest with the teams of the Ore gon Agricultural College. Monday eve ning. Each school will be represented by an affirmative and a negative team, with the negative teams remaining at home to meet the opposing affirmative. The question chosen for the debates Is. "Resolved, that the members of the Cabinet should be admitted to the floor of Congress, with the privileges of in itiating measures and submitting amendments, when relating to their respective departments, and to debate the same." Read The Oregonian classified ads. ; . . . Select it Now - uKi'-;-'':- that m Victrola X-A $85 Other Models $20 to $380 VICTROLA you're going to u give this Chi'istmas! Make your selection now and have it put aside for delivery Christmas week. Our stock is now at its best. A leisurely selection today is more pleasant than a hurried choice during the Christ mas rush come in this Week, and select the very Victrola you want to give. K Easiest Terms on Any Victrola Dealers in Sleinrvay and Other Pianos, Pianola Pianos, Viclrolas and Records, Player Music, Music Cabinets, etc. Slxtb and Morrison Streets I (Uppmlte PoMtoffiee I I'llll l l.A M . I le )l'acoina Spokane I Sherman JMay Sc Go.