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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 2, 1919)
THE MORNING OKEGOXIAX, SATURDAY, AUGUST 1919. FOREST PATROL BY Salem and Roseburg Fixed l. Tentatively as Bases. Eight machines wanted was $1299.54 and of females $914.10 for the year ending June 30, 1919, accord ing1 to the auditor's annual report sub mitted to the bureau of inspection and supervision of public offices of this state. The report was compiled by May R. Haack, school deputy in the auditor's office. According" to the report, it cost $72, 239.11 more to run the public schools for the period covered by the report than for the previous ye ax. The total receipts for school purposes amounted to $330,240.64, while the total disburse ments were $272,566.94. The total lia bilities of the various school districts of the county amount to $202,019.90, while the assets are valued at $38, 170.15. During- the period covered by the re port warrants amounting to $241,649.86 were paid, leaving $88,312.94 in war rants outstanding. Twelve male and 58 female teachers were employed in Vancouver schools. taily Service Over Timbered Areas Provided by Programme, Subject j to Colonel Arnold's Approval. SALEM, rjtr.. Aug. 1. (Special.) Six or eight planes, eight aviators and laily patrol service are included In the tentative organization formed here this afternoon by F. A. Elliott, state for ester; R. H. Chupler, federal forest ex aminer; Governor Oicott and Lieuten ant Thiel and Sergeant McKee, for the protection of the forest areas of west ern Oregon. It is considered a certainty that one of the patrol stations will be located in Salem while the other will be at Roseburg in the event the residents of that city provide a. landing field satisfactory to the aviators. The pres ent site there is considered too small and otherwise fails to meet government requirements. Patrol Courses Outlined. In case four or six planes are ap proved by Colonel H. H. Arnold, de partment air service officer for the western division, two planes will leave isalem and Roseburg each morning. One of the Salem planes, if found feasible to follow the course outlined here to day, will fly in a southeasterly direc tion to Mehama, a distance of 20 miles, thence south to Foster, 25 miles; south west to Eugene 35 miles, where stop will be made for lunch and gasoline. The return trip will be made by way of Prairie mountain, Mary's peak and Bald mountain, the entire route cov . ering a distance of about 175 miles. Trips to Portland Provided. The other plane leaving Salem will start in a westerly 'direction, circling to the north and arriving at Portland at noon. On its return the plane will make an eastern circle, arriving in fcialem late in the afternoon. One of the planes assigned to Rose burg will circle to the west on its flight south as far as Medford, return ing over an easterly course. The other plane will cover practically all the tim bered area cast and west of the route extending as far north as Eugene. To make daily service it will be necessary for the government to assign at least six planes and eight aviators to Oregon. This will allow two auxiliary machines and the flyer vrill alternate every other day in squads of tour. Experimental Trip Is Today. On the experimental trip south from Salem tomorrow morning the aviators will be accompanied by Mr. Klliott and Mr Shapler. They are conversant with most of the timbered area and will select lookouts and otherwise assist flyers in getting their bearings. Lieu tenant Thiel late this afternoon com pleted tentative plans for operations in Oregon and will submit the same to Colonel Arnold for approval. In the event it is impossible to assign more than four planes to Oregoji trips will be limited to every other day. Tentative Programme Pleanes. State Forester Elliott said he was Tnuch pleased with the tentative pro gramme and that he believed the planes will be able to protect practically all the timbered areas west of the Cascade mountains. Just when patrol opera tions will begin at Roseburg will de pend upon the trial trip of the aviators tomorrow and the action of the citizens of the southern city relative to a new landing field. Action relative to providing sheds for the planes in Salem probably will be taken by the state fair board at a meeting here tomorrow. Sheds for the machines will be required at Roseburg also, according to an agreement reached at the conference. It is believed actual operations will not get under way be fore next week. E LIKELY ASSISTANT FORESTER BARXES HERE TO OCTXIXE PLANS. Pack-Horse Inspection to Be Under taken in "orthwest to Check Over All Ranges. On a trip of inspection throughout the grazing areas of the northwest. Will C. Barnes, afwsi.it ant forester In charge of grazinc, arrived in Portland yesterday from Washington, Z. C. Mr. Barnes expects to go over this terri tory with pack horse and camping out fit, being accompanied during part of ttve trip by t.. Kavanagh, forester in charge of grazing in this district. Recently a movement was launched to turn over the control of all federal grazing lands to the forestry depart ment, and in view of the possible legis lation giving the forest service the ad ditional authority, Mr. Barnes is mak- ng a special investigation of grazing facilities. He will lay out plans for the extension of this branch of the service in the northwest. The visiting forester praised the stockmen of Oregon and Washington for their enterprise in handling graz ing land and in following the methods suggested by the forest service. Through regulations the number of stock on the national forests has been increased by more than 1,000,000 head of sheep since the opening of the war. Mr. Barnes reported. Forestry receipts have also increased in the northwest, he said. AVIATORS READY FOR FLIGHTS , Tatrol Machines May Be Equipped With Wireless Outfits. Lieutenant K. C. Kiel and Sergeant Frank McKee. United States army avi ators, will make trial flights from alem today in the effort to determine the feasibility of a permanent airplane patrol which has been suggested as a means of combatting the spread of fires in Oregon forests. The two fliers ar rived in Salem from Camp Lewis Thurs day, having flown from the canton ment to Portland and thence to Salem. The planes were furnished at the re quest of Governor Oicott and the state and United States forestry officers, who were of the opinion that the system of airplane patrol of forests, which has proved satisfactory in California, could be adopted in Oregon and would prove a great aid in detecting and extinguish ing fires. At a conference held in Salem yester day afternoon between Governor Ol cott. Slate Forester P. A. Elliott, R. A. Chapter of the United Slates forest service, and the army aviators, accord ing to word received at the Portland forestry office, it was decided to make Salem temporary headquarters of the aviators. On the flights today an attempt will be made to determine favorable loca tions for landing on the forest reserves. The plan favored calls for flights of about two hours from Salem over the reserves, then landings on the reserves and the making of reports by the avi ators, then the flights back to Salem. in California the average day's flight is 200 miles, and a similar flight in this state would cover both districts quite completely. At the present time the plan to be followed in reporting fires will be for the aviators to make reports as soon as they alight and also to drop messages down in case of emergency. Wireless outfits are con sidered likely for the machines if the patrol is made permanent. Fire Prevention Chief Visits Salem. SALEM, Or.. Aug. 1. (Special.) Jay Stevens, chief of the fire prevention bureau of the Pacific, passed a few hours in Salem today conferring with State Insurance Commissioner A. C Barber and other officials. Mr. Stevens was formerly deputy state fire marshal. He is now visiting northwest cities in the interest of a campaign for the pre vention of fire. Mr. Stevens was ac companied here by H. P. Boardman of Portland. ADVICE M PHONES City Traffic Expert Objects to Paying New Rates. T0MLINS0N VIEW DIFFERS Attorney Criticises Report to Coun cil as Being Premature and Poorly Founded. In a report which is characterized by some city officials as an effort to "get the public's ear," City Traffic Expert Cousin advises all telephone users to reruse to pay the new telephone rates for service within the city of Portland pending the determination of issues involved. Mr. Cousin, whose connection with the city expires August 6. calls atten tion, in his reoort to th rnnnoil h.l he has curtailed his vacation because of the "impending- crisis in telephone rates and the apparent confusion re garding the situation." Upon receint or a copy of the report Mayor Baker requested an opinion from City Attorney Tomlinson on the points .cc.icu. in in ine uousin report. This opinion reached the mayor's office yes terday afternoon and brands the Cousin report as premature, as well as incor rect in a number of instances. Among other things Mr. Cousin states that "it is of little consequence, however, to inquire whether the postmaster-general actually issued an order fixing local exchange rates in Port land, because no such rates were estab lished prior to June 5 and his power ceased on that date." Dates Held Important. On this point Mr. Tomlinson gives the following opinion: "I do not agree with Mr. Cousin in this assertion. I consider it to be an all-important ques tion whether the postmaster-general approved the present telephone rates, and the statement to the effect that the postmaster-general did not approve rates prior to June 5 is not at all certain. iou will note that the act of con gress quoted in Mr. Cousin's letter uses the words 'established or approved by the postmaster-goneral." At the tele phone rate hearing before the public service commission last winter it was repeatedly asserted by the company's representatives that the postmaster general had approved the schedule of rates filed by that company on Novem ber 4. and recent advices from Wash ington have been to the effect that the postmaster-yeneral has approved rates, details concerning which will be furnished later. - "it seems that Mr' Cousin's statement to the effect that no local exchange rates have been fixed by the postmaster-general is premature. If such rates have been approved by the postmaster general, then they are now the lawful rates, and advice to the public not to pay them does not seem to me to be good advice." Franchise Opinion ftnoled. Mr. Cousin in his report quotes Pres ident F. B. MacKinnon of the United States Telephone association to the ef fect that in the opinion of many at torneys "city franchises are in the na ture of a contract which was suspended during the period of government con trol, but the terms of which are again in force on August 1." This statement is true, but Attorney Tomlinson calls attention to the fact that it avails Ore gon little in view of the fact that the supreme court has held that under laws of Oregon the rulings of the public service commission as to rates are supe rior to all franchise agreements. "In the meantime." Mr. Cousin ad vises, "telephone subscribers should re fuse to pay the proposed rates for serv ice within the city pending determina tion of the issues, but should tender an amount equivalent to the rates in effect prior to May 1 with a guarantee that the difference between this rate and whatever Is determined to be the proper and lawful rate will later be paid to the company." OBEGON SCHOOLS TD REPORT ON COURSES C00S MOOSE PLAN MEET All Lodges or County to Gather at Xorth Bend Friday. NORTH BEND, Or.. Aug. 1. (Spe cial.) The Moose lodges of Coos coun ty will hold their annual meeting at Simpson park, in this city. August 4. Is is expected that large delegations from the various Moose lodges through out the county will be present and par ticipate in the celebration, which will consist of a parade headed by the Moose band, forming at Marshfield and marching to this city, followed by a basket picnic, speaking and athletic contests at the park. In the afternoon of August 3 Initia tion ceremonies will be held in Moose hall, and more than 100 members' of the order will have the second degree conferred on them. STRIKE RULE SUBMITTED Continuance of Work Fntil Concili ation Board Acts Is Vrjrcd. SALEM. Or., Aug. 1. (Special.) Es tablishment of the principle that strikes shall not be railed nor work suspended by reason of differences or disputes which may arise, until the state board of conciliation has been consulted and an effort made to ad- Just such differences, is advocated in a report filed with the governor today by William F. Woodward, chairman of the board. The report says: "With this as a working elementary condition, we believe much can be accomplished. The report covers in detail the opera tions of the board in connection with the telephone strike, the results of its work, and other labor disputes now be fore the body for consideration. Qualifications to Train ex- Service Men to Be Submitted. nd qualifications of the members of he faculty. They are also asked to state In full the courses of study which ney are equipped to furnish, and ac company such statement with a copy of their latest catalogues and any other advertising literature which they issue. further, they are asked to state their entrance requirements, gradua- on requirements and the number of udents their equipment and faculty can accommodate conveniently. They nust aiso specify their tuition rates for ull course, by the month and for spe ll terms, and are asked In addition to give any other information of assistance. STATE FORMS SENT OUT Institutions to Give Evidence of Facilities for Furnishing In struction Efficiently. SALEM. Or.. Aug. 1. (Special.) The secretary of state's office today mailed statement forms to private institutions of the state that heretofore advised of their purpose to accept applications of soldiers, sailors and marines to pursue a course of study under the provisions of the educational-financial aid bill ap proved by the people at the special election June 3. The forms are for the convenience of institutions in submit ting the necessary evidence to estab lish their status as educational Institu tions and will indicate whether such institutions satisfactorily show that they have the facilities and equipment for furnishing a prescribed course or study that will be beneficial to the applicants under the law. Many School Inrladed- The attorney-general has defined an institution of learning as any school or educational institution of higher grade than the public schools provided for by statute ar,d Includes in addition to the established public and private institutions of learning in the state high schools, business colleges and such other institutions of learning as have a prescribed course of study available to the public and whlcn can satisfac torily show that they have the proper facilities and equipment for furnishing a prescribed course of study that will be beneficial to the student. In the framing of the statements the secretary of state's office has been guided somewhat by the requirements of the division of rehabilitation of the federal board for vocational education, under which branch of the federal gov ernment activities In educational and reconstruction work in connection with disabled soldiers, sailors and marine is conducted. Detailed Information Asked. The institutions are asked, in addi tion to their location, date of organi zation and ownership, to state whether their school buildings are owned, rented or leased, also to state the space used for school purposes, as well as the general building and school conven iences. They must also give In detail fully and completely their equipment and an outline .of their school pro gramme. The number of instructors SALEM ELKS PLAN JOURNEY Party of 100 Expected to Attend Klamath Falls Session. SALEM. Or.. Aug. 1. (Special.) Sa lem Klks are making elaborate plans for the annual convention of the state lodge at Klamath Falls this month. T'ostmaster Huckestein. chairman of the committee on arrangements, says the Salem Elks will make the trip on the train chartered by the Portland lodge. It is believed more than 100 mtmbers of the local lodge will attend. SCH000L COSTS ARE HIGH Vancouver Report S-hows $72,230 Increase in Year's Expenses. VANCOUVER, Wash., Aug. 1. (Spe- rial.) 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Mr. Bar ber says he will not appoint a deputy for several weeks, or at least until he has had time to consider the qualifica tions of his present employes. 0 m Boys Sent to llcform School. OREGON CITY. Or, Aupr. 1. (Spe cial.) Nathan Taylor, aged IS; Oecil Shaw, aged 10, and Vernon Krost. 13. today were returned to the state reform school, as the result of crimes they were found suilty of committinK dur ing: the past lew days. Taylor and Frost were accused of violation of their parole and Krost was found guilty of passintr a forped check. - - - ' T "St-. ' " v ' ( V I .ma rjM.j-,. ,rr .. j Begins y)E0i j Today r njr-x Redheads FREE!! All Red-Headed Women Admitted FREE to the First Performance This Morning 11 o'Clock. All Red Tops Welcome. r"rl 111 1 1 mm inn iuiiiu in. i ii j 11V ... - - '-TniifcaiiT i ..in ii i. i.i ,i l The superb Alice as the sparkling, quick - tempered Oriental dancer of the cab aret. An entirely new creation a surpassing role. 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