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5 JAPAN IViAY ANNOUNCE Portland drew up at the station, so Frank W. Rogers, despairing- of mak ing faster time to the bedside of his dying mother in this city, yesterday boarded it. He arrived yesterday morn ing to find that his mother, Mrs. Texie B. Rogers, wife of Joe Rogers, deputy county clerk, had died at 6:30 Sunday Rogers had been-in ill health for many months, and six weeks ago was operated on for cancer, since which time recovery was hardly hoped for. Her husband spent many nights at her bedside and days on duty at the court house, going for several days at a time without sleep. He is clerk of the court of the presiding judge and is known to all attorneys practicing at the local bar. The Rogers were married at TValdo Hill, Or., 34 years ago. Airs. Rogers was 60 years old. Their son is the only child. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 "Wednesday afternoon at Clough's parlors in Salem. Interment will be in Rocky Point-Waldo Hills cemetery. DR. J. L. NG MOVE'S DEAD IN APARTMENT Washington Hears Chinese to Be Given Pledge of Relief. Noted Pioneer, Doctor and Minister, Expires Suddenly. LANSING TESTIMONY ASKED FAMILY OFF ON VACATION Senate Committee Seeking Firtt Jland I nformation on How League Got in Treaty. Death Not Learned of Vntil Discov ery Is Made That Medic Had Not Gone on Outing: Planned, THE MORXIXG OREGOXIAX, TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 1919. COLLEGE GETS COLONEL WILLIAM F. SHARP TO COMMAND ARTILLERY STUDENTS. "WASHINGTON. Aug. 4. Japan's in tentions in the Chinese province of Shantung, where she is given control by the Versailles treaty, soon are to be Get forth in a formal declaration from the Tokio government, according to in formation received today in official circles. Although the exact nature of the declaration was not forecast, it was assumed it would follow the lines of the repeated statements of Japanese j Corvallis, Aug. 4. (Special.) Colonel statesmen, thiit the province eventually "William f Sharp has arrived at Cor is to be returned to China. In some vallis to take charge of the work of or. Quarters it was believed Japan might ganizing a field artillery unit. He will T7vCi, v uulc iui me l i uii anu succeed -Major JJ. c. Hanford, who is on Officer Who Has Been Overseas and Done Good Work Will Be Major Hanford's Successor. OREGON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, acknowledge publicly the secret under standing she is said to have with China. : The reported decision of Japan to make known its purposes is believed to be the outgrowth of informal diplo matic conversations between Washing ton and Tokio regarding the American government's desire that all the facts in the case be given to the public. The president has told many senators that a complete exposure of the case would throw a new light on the Shantung provision. Committee Call Landing. News of the expected development regarding Shantung reached the capitol after the foreign relations committee had opened the way to other important disclosures by asking Secretary Lan sing to come before it Wednesday to discuss features of the treaty. It is expected that the sessions will be pub lic, and that some of the committee members will want the secretary to tell much of the inside story of how the treaty with its league of nations covenant was drawn up. With the reassembling of the senate after the week-end recess, .there was much discussion among senators as to the possible effect of the prohibition issue on the ratification fight. The subject became conspicuous through an interview between a rep res e n tat i ve of the liquor interests and Senator Hitch cock, democrat, Nebraska, leader of the pro-treaty fortes, at which the former is said to have urged that peace be concluded so President Wilson could suspend war-time proh ibition. "Wet" Kami SuMeeteri. Senator Hitchcock said he told his caller that the only way a state of peace could be established was by rati fication of the treaty, and remarked that ratification was being opposed by some senators with whom the "wets" had been influential. Ever since President Wilson made it clear a month ago that he considered it im possible to declare demobilization complete, and thus make prohibition suspension possible, until peace had been established, treaty opponents have charged that the liquor interests were bei ng lined up to force ratification. Senator Hitchcock said today, however, that there had been no effort of that Bort and none was contemplated. the temporary list. Major Hanford has received no definite instructions and it is hoped that he may be returned to the college. He has proved particularly popular. Colonel Sharp, a graduate of the field artillery school of fire at Fort Sit1 Okla., received his commission in 1907. He served in the Philippines from 1910 to 1913 and was inspector-instructor for the national guards of Colorado, Utah and New Mexico from 1913 to 1916. Colonel Sharp took the 11th field ar tillery overseas where he remained nearly a year and brought back the 318th field artillery, landing June 11. While in spec tor-instruct or for the na tional guards from 1913 to 1916 he was interested in the establishment of a battery at the Colorado Agricultural college .at Fort Collins. Out of this battery 250 men went into service, many of whom were commissioned. Bat tery A, 148th field artillery, made up of undergraduates of the Colorado Agri cultural col lege, made a name for it self in the war. GREASED PIGGRANGE AID Vancouver Unions to Use Animal to Kebuke Prof itenrs. VANCOUVER, Wash., Aug. 4. (Spe cial.) A greased pig. bearing the words, "We want the laboring man to catch this pig before the profiteer gets him, to be released in the city park Labor day and to belong to, the person who catches him, is to be the living illustration of the motive behind the recent alliance of organized labor and the granges. Glenwood Valley Grange No. 571 adopted this illustration at its meeting held at Barberton last Saturday night, when it voted $20 to buy ( the pig and the grease with which to cover it and appointed a committee to train the pig- The grange also went on record to join the labor organizations in their celebration and voted to co-operate with the store which is being operated by the labor organizations. SHANTUNG ROW JIKLB POLITICS Japanese Delegate at Paris IMscusses Treaty Willi China. SEATTLE, Wash., Aug. 4. (Special.) -Agitation in this country over the Shantung question is merely the work of political enemies of President Wil son, who have seized the question as a weapon against the president, declared Dr. T. Yamakawa, technical delegate with the Japanese mission at the peace conference, who is in Seattle en route home. "Japanese consider the award of the peace conference just in the light of all circumstances," said Dr. Yamakawa, "and will oppose any attempt to alter the situation. "The whole question involving Shan tung was settled by treaty in 1915 be tween Japan and China. Under the terms of this treaty Japan was to as mime control of all (Jerman possessions. but would jointly operate the railroads and mines with China. At the end of the war Japan was to return Toingtao to China. "But at the peace conference the Chi nese delegates assumed a totally differ ent attitude from that expressed at the time the 1915 treaty was signed. They did nothing short of completely repu diating the treaty, hiding behind the claim that China's subscription to the treaty was brought about solely through fe:ir of Japanese force. "This attit ude was a great surprise to the Japanese delegates. We con Id not understand it. Through well-directed propaganda the Chinese have stirred up a good deal of sentiment, whereas, if the facts were fully known there should be no reason for it." Accompanying lr. Yamakawa home are Lieutenant-Colonel Minomiya of the Japanese army and S. Yokota, an attache at the Japanese embassy at Washington. Colonel Minomiya was a military expert attached to the Japa nese mission at he peace conference. ALBANY'S EX-CHIEF DIES Anthony Austin, Resident of State for Years, Succumbs. ALBANY, Or., Aug. 4. (Special.) Anthony Austin, one of the best known threshermen of this 'section of the state and former chief of police of Albany, died at his home here today, aged 59 years. He had been ill the past 15 months. A native of Illinois, Mr. Austin came to Oregon 33 years ago and settled on a farm near Albany. He moved to the city 21 years ago. , When living on tiie larm and also in town he oper ated a threshing outfit in the territory adjacent to this city, engaging in the work continuously for more than three decades. In 1113 he was appointed chief of police of Albany to serve an unexpired term and was chosen for a full term at the next election. RACE WITH DEATH IS LOST Frank AY I.ute Kopors of Roseh ur;r Too to See Mother Alive. DRAINAGE. CONTRACT LET 100,000 Acres ear Ivlamath Are to lie Reclaimed With Dikes. KLAMATH FALLS, Or. Aug 4. (Spe cial.) Secretary of Interior Kranklin Lane signed a contract last week whereby Doak and Brown and J. Frank Adams will reclaim about 100,000 acres of private and public lands of the Upper Klamath Lake. Under the terms of the contract they must complete the diking within three years and have posted bonds aggregating $80,000 for lis fulfillment. The undertaking will involve the construction of '2b miles of dikes and the reinforcing of 15 miles of dikes that have already been constructed. Airplanes expected at Koseburg Sun day had not arrived when a t ra i n for sT-:-.v---aii' -v-."' .".aV-- -'.vHw n E xr r raj OREGON CITY CALLS PASTOR Baptist Cliurch Invites Rev. W. ID. Pettibone of Idaho Falls. OREGON CITY. Aug. 4. The Baptist church last Sunday sent a call to Rev. V. D. Pettibone, pastor in Idaho Falls. Idaho, to fill the vacancy made through the recent resignation of Rev. W. T. Mil liken. who has been called to Highland Baptist church in Portland. Rev. Mr. Pettibone has been in the Idaho pulpit for the past three years. pfciALb GIRL, 4, KILLED BY TRUCK Child Falls From Bicycle and Rolls From W alk Vnder Passing Vehicle. MARSH FIELD, Or., Aug. 4. (Spe cial.) A heavy motor truck, belonging to McCuilom & Painter of North Bend, today killed the 4-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jbd. Vandecar. The child is reported to have been riding a bicycle on the sidewalk when she fell, rolling beneath the truck which was passing. ALBANY, Or.. Auff. 4. (Special.) Dr. J. Linsey Hill, a leading physician in the Willamette valley for almost half a century, prominent in the busi ness, public and fraternal life of this section of the state for many years and a member of one of Oregon's best known pioneer families, was found dead late last night in his home in this city. He was one of the most widely known men in the Willamette valley. Apparently Dr. Hill had died more than a week ago just as he was leaving for the Breitenbush hot springs, where relatives supposed he was taking a vacation. Because members of his family with whom he boarded were taking a vacation coincident ally with his supposed trip and everything about hi apartments, in which he lived alone, indicated that he had gone as planned, his death was not discovered. naKaee Sent to Depot. Dr. Hill planned to leave Albany a week ago last Thursday morning. On the preceding night, his baggage was taken to the depot and his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ward, with whom he boarded, left for New port. Thursday morning, Dr. Hill's son. Gale S. HilL noticed that the blinds were drawn and everything about his office and his living apart ments, which adjoined his office, were he always left them when on a trip. Later he visited the apartments to see if everything was all right and looked into the windows and saw that things were apparently as the doctor had left them. Dr. Hill had ordered his mail sent to the Breitenbush Hot Springs, so none of it was going to his residence and relatives who were at the office or apartments at different times found nothing unusual. Body Found in Apartment. Dr. C. C. Cleek of this city returned yesterday from the Breitenbush Hot Springs and, in a casual conversation last night with Fred Ward, Dr. Hill's son-in-law, the fact developed that the doctor was not at the springs. His apartments were then broken into and his body was found. Apparently he had j risen and, partly dressed, had raised the blind on his bedroom window and had started" to walk into the front of his apartments when he fell down and died instantly. The body was lying. however, in a position where it could not be seen from the windows. Dr. Hill had been in failing health for about two years, but his condition the past few months was better than it had been previously. He was down town on ihe day preceding his death, and on the night before his son was at his apartments and he seemed in usual health. Doctor One of Pioneers. Dr. Hill was 74 years old, having been born in Tennessee February 2 a. l4o. He crossed the plains with his parentsin 1853 and had resided in Oregon ever since. His father. Dr. Reuben C. Hill, settled in Benton county near Albany and was the first physician in this section of the state. Besides practicing medicine, he was a Baptist minister and was one of the most active pioneer ministers, working as a physician all wees and preaching on Sunday. Dr. J. L. Hill attended the local schools, worked for a short time as a printer and then took up the study of medicine under the direction of his father. He then entered the medical department of Willamette university, from which he was graduated in 1871. He began practicing medicine at Buena Vista, but soon afterward moved to Albany and had resided here continu ously ever since. Place am Instructor Meld. He was not only prominent as a phy sician but as a writer and lecturer on medical subjects and he was an in structor for several years in the med ical department of Willamette universi ty. He was a student of more than local reputation and was a voluminous writer on many subjects. He h-id the best private l'brary in this section of the state. Dr. Hill was active in busi- ' ness affairs in the community for many! years. He had extensive property in terests here and at one time owned more than 100 dwelling houses in Albany. Dr. Hill was prominent for years in public affairs. He never sought office personally, however, though he served at one time as mayor of Albany. He wa.s especially prominent also in the work of different fraternities and was a past grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Oregon. He was a char ter member of fet. Johns lodge No. 17, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, of this city, and was also a member of the local lodges of Elks, Odd Fellows, Arti sans and Moose. He was the founder of the 2500, a local insurance society. and had served as its president contin- ! uously from its organization. Bird Collection Extensive. Dr. Hill also has been prominent as an ornithologist and had a collection of stuffed birds from all parts of the world. He also had one of the first museums in this section of the state and had a wonderful collection of cu rios and relics of all kinds. Dr. Hill had traveled rather exten vely and in 171 4 made a trip around the world. He is survived by three children. Clyde L. Hill of Sydney, Australia; Gale S. Hill of Albany, district attorney of Linn county, and Mrs. Kmily O. Ward of this city. He is also survived by three brothers and one sister: W. Lair Hill, a prominent attorney of Oakland, Cal., formerly equally well known in ocal circles in the northwest; G. A. Hill of Seattle, Wash., formerly county clerk of Linn county; H. Taylor Hill of Port land and Mrs. Addie Thompson of this city. nWWik M'fSrV, i UiVTe want to prove to 111 VI I M WW W FIFTH AMI WASHIMiTON' STS. 50S-5OU S ETLAU Ul.Dli. ASK FOR and GET The Original Halted Milk Vot Infants and Invalids -Avvid Imitation and 5abatitwtt Pendleton Short of Kain. PEN'DLETOX, Or.. Aug. 4.i (Special.) 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