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c VOL. LXI NO. 19,334 Entered at Portland (Oregon Postoffice as Second-clflLBg Matter, PORTLAND,' OREGON, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1923 PRICE FIVE CENTS ALLIED-TURKISH PARLEY PUT OFF Peace Session to Wait Probably Fortnight. KEMALISTS DEMAND SALUTE Permission for Warships in , Dardanelles Required. BRITISH TO STAND PAT Folnt of View Not to Be Changed in Any Circumstances, Say Authoritative Circles. , CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 6. The allied commissioners have refused to discuss the demand of the Angora government that only one warship at a time enter Turkish ports and then only with the consent of the Turkish authorities. LONDON, Nov. 6. (By the Asso ciated Press.) As a result of the new situation created in Constanti nople by the demand of Rafet Pasha that the allied military occupation of the city cease, the peace confer ence called to be held at Lausanne November 13 has been postponed, possibly for a fortnight, it was announced here today. It was stated in authoritative circles that in no circumstance would the British point of view regarding: the presence of allied troops in Constantinople be changed. The British Intend to uphold the JIudania armistice agreement and remain in the neutral zone with their troops. CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 6 (By the Associated Press.) The Turkish nationalist government has handed a note to the allied high commis sioners here stating that the war ships of all nations must ask it for authorization to pass the straits of the Dardanelles, the Havas corres pondent here has been informed. They must also salute the new government of Turkey. Instructions Are Sent. A telegram from Angora said the erand national assembly had in structed Ismet Pasha, delegate to the Lausanne peace conference, to obtain realization of the following points: First The frontiers of Turkey to be in accordance with the national pact. second ureece to pay an in demnity. Third Suppression of the capitu lations, or extra territorial rights) cf foreigners. Fourth Modification of the fron tiers of Irak (Mesopotamia) and Fifth Complete independence for Turkey, financially, economically and politically. Rafet Pasha, the new governor of Constantinople has suppressed the Turkish senate. LONDON, Nov. 6. The new up heaval in Turkey and especially Constantinople is regarded in Lon don as involving at least two se rious problems, the main one being whether the action of the national ises will revive trouble in the near east which lately threatened the peace of Europe. What effect deposing of the sultan (Concluded on Page 3, Column 1.) ORECOMAJf ELECTION RE TURNS. Results of today's election, as rapidly as receive'd through its superior news-gathering facilities, will be given to the public by The Oregonian. utilizing both stereopticon and radio bulletin service. Stereopticon Bulletins. As in previous elections, all J available returns from Port- land, the state at large and ? from other states will be 4 flashed on a screen at Sixth J and Alder streets, beginning 4 early tonight. The Portland count will be compiled, through the medium of a large staff of experienced tabulators and motorcycle couriers, as it progresses in the many pre cincts. Radio News. Between 8 and 8:30 o'clock and between 10 and 10:30 the t same returns will be sent out I by radio from The Oregonian t tower. Owing to the fact that the new and larger station is J not yet in readiness, returns I will go forward to radio fans f via the present equipment. ! In the Newspaper. The Oregonian of Wednes day morning will completely cover election returns from state and city, and from other 1 states. Earlier editions, ap- J pearing tonight, and dis- J triouted on tne streets, will carry election developments up to the time of going to press. CROWN PRINCE TAKES NEW PARENT DRIVING EX-KAISER'S SON REFUSES TO CALL HERMIONE 'MOTHER. Ex-Monarch and Wife Walk Arm in Arm in Garden, but Are Driven Inside by Rain. DOORN, Holland, Nov. 6. (By the Associated Press.) William Hohen zollern's walks, solitary no'longer, were continued around the castle grounds today. . Writh his new wife, arm in arm, he visited the rose pavilion where not long ago he made his proposal of marriage. Soon the bridal couple retired in doors, as it rained heavily and later William saw his sister-in-law, Princess Ida of Stolberg, to the Amersfort station, while Frederick William, the erstwhile crown prince, took his new mother, whom, how ever, he does not call mother, for a drive. This little Dutch community, es pecially the feminine section of it. is s;lll wagging tongues over the disturbance of tlie Sabbath calm occasioned by the ex-emperor's wedding, but at the same time there is righteous indignation among the women that no chance was afforded them of seeing the bride. "Her serene highness" Hermlone. as she is designated officially and by her husband, has not yet taken up the reins of the household, but those acquainted with her say she intends to assume full control im mediately as a thrifty hausfrau. DEPORT ACTOR, IS PLEA Husband of . Edith Day Testifies Against Pat Somerset. NEW YORK, Nov. 6. Carl Carl ton, husband of Edith Day, who is starring with Pat Somerset, an Eng lish actor, in "Orange 'Blossoms," appeared today before an immi gration service board of inquiry to press his contention that Som erset should be deported as an un desirable alien. The board's recom mendation will be submitted to the department of labor at Washington. Carlton submitted three deposi tions made by employes of a Lon don hotel, alleging that Somerset and Miss Day were together at the hotel. He also offered in evidence 47 alleged worthless checks, which, it was charged, Somerset used in obtaining money in England. BONUS - GIVEN SHOPMEN Northern Pacific Workers Loyal During Strike Rewarded. TACOMA, Wash., Nov. 6. Shop men who refused to go on strike at the South Tacoma shops of the Northern Pacifio have received a substantial bonus payment, it was learned here today. Foremen who declined to strike received checks for $SOO in addition to their regular pay since July 1, and machinists received $600 bonus. The checks, came direct from the Northern Pacific headquarters in St. Paul, and were not a part of the regular payroll here. MID-COLUMBIA HAS SNOW Hills Back of White Salmon Are Covered With White. HOOD RIVER, Or., Nov. 6. (Spe cial.) The mid-Columbia was in the grip of winter tonight. Snow flurries fell at intervals throughout the day on higher levels, and the hills back of White Salmon. Wash., were white topped. Indications pointed to snow in lower levels of the orchards before tomorrow. Many orchards still contained u'n packed boxes of apples. No damage will result, however, unless freezing follows the precipitation. RAIN AND WIND FORECAST Election Day Wet and Warmer, According to Weather Man. Lots of rain and wind is forecast for today and coats and "rubbers' will be in order. One consoling promise of the forecaster is that the temperature will net be as frigid as it was,yes terday and last night. The warmest it was yesterday was 48 degrees and the coldest was 43. In Portland and vicinity the fore cast is rain, with east to southeast winds. For the state at large the prediction is rain, with strong southeasterly gales on the coast. TUG IN GALE LOSES RAFT Logs Containing 700,000 Feet of Lumber Dropped. SEATTLE, Wash., Nov. 6. Caught in a heavy gale off Cape Flattery early today the tug Columbia, of the Chesley Tug & Barge company of Seattle, lost a log craft containing between 700.000 and 800,000 feet of lumber, according to radio advices received here. The United States Coast Guard cutler Snohomish probably will be sent from Port Angeles to aid in re covering the raft, it was stated at the coast guard service offices here. BLAST KILLS WORKMAN Several Injured, One Perhaps Fa tally, Near Prospect. MEDFORD, Or., Nov. 6. (Special.) C. W. Drake was killed and several other workmen injured, one perhaps fatally, today by a blast in William Von Hellen's road building opera tions near Prospect. The workmen failed to take their distance while the blast was being set off,. 50 TQ 60 MINERS KILLED IN BLAST 31 Rescued Men Are Sent to Hospital. BODIES LEFT IN SHAFT All Victims, Still Alive, Are Believed Removed. SOME FLEE FOR LIFE Battle Through Gaseous Passages Until Fresh Atr Was Reached Related by One Survivor. SPANGLER, Pa, Nov. . (By the Associated Press.) Between 50 and 60 miners were killed in the Reilly mine of the Reilly Coal company, near here, this morning, according to an official estimate made pub lic at midnight by rescue workers and company officials. This estimate was arrived at after rescue workers who had searched the explosion-wrecked mine for two hours reported they believed there were no more survivors in the workings. Thirty-one rescued men were in the Spangler hospital. Officials of the company were still uncertain as to the exact number of men who went to work just a short time before the blast. 90 Believed in Mine. They believed that the total was between 90 and 95. Rescue men who had attempted to count the bodies they stumbled over in the workings declared they counted approximately 50, but said it was probable that a few more men perished in the unexplored chambers. They decided at midnight to re move the bodies before daybreak. Scores of women and children who had been at the mouth of the mine since early morning were induced to return home tonight. Examination of the mine work ings by experts caused officials of the company to announce that the property damage in the explosion was very small. No statement will be issued re garding the cause of the explosion until tomorrow at least. Dea Strewn All Alone. "There are dead miners strewn all along the entries down there," said J. J. Bourquin, leader of the United States bureau of mine res cue crew, as he came from the head of the mine. "We only stopped with the dead long enough to see that the spark of life -had fled and then moved on In searoh- of the living," he con tinued. "Quite a bit of mine re mained to be explored, but I can say if there are any more live men j in there it won't take us long to! get to them." Engineer Bourquin and his men (Concluded on Page 3, Column 1.) r"' V A ' GUMP VOTE IS LEGAL, VAN WINKLE RULES WRITING IX NAME DOES NOT INVALIDATE BALLOT. Attorney-General Sends Telegram as Tillamook Attorney IsAbout to Issue Instructions. TILLAMOOK, Or., Nov. . (Spe- clal.) As District Attorney Goyne has given his opinion that writing the name of Andy Gump on the Ballot would invalidate the entire ticket, and had prepared to instruct election boards to that effect, the following telegram was sent to Mr. Goyne by State Attorney-General Van Winkle: "Request by election' boards to advise whether writing Andy Gump on ballot by voter would invalidate ballot. My opinion is that this is not a distinguishing mark, espe cially if written by several, and would not authorize rejection of the ballot so voted." From all indications Andy Gump will poll a large number of votes in opposition to Rollie W. Watson, who received the nomination on the re publican ticket for representative, but is now supporting the demo cratic ticket. Should Mr. Watson win in the election, his seat will be challenged when the state legisla ture meets. . . SALEM, Or., Nov. 6. (Special.) Attorney-General VanWinkle, in re sponse to inquiries received from district attorneys of various coun ties in Oregon, today advised them that in case the name of Andrew Gump is written on the ballots the remainder of the ballot designations must be counted. In several counties of the state, where there are no contests for cer tain offices, opponents of the regu lar nominees have signified their Intention of writing the name of Gump on the ballots. CLASS WEARS 'KID TOGS' Peon Pants Have Part in Freak ish Attire at Franklin .High. T As a result of the new era of tolerance at Franklin high school. the once-despised peon pants and. Spanish skirts became the reigning style a; the school. Not alone these Castilian innovations but scores of other bizarre costumes were to be seen yesterday, for it was "kids' day," devoted to the wearing of very juvenile attire. "Kid day" is an annual event at Franklin when the June class for the following year reverts back to pinafores, rompers, overalls and childish garb. The peon pants shared honors with the childish costumes. About 20 students, ten boys and ten girls, wore the fantastic outfits. VOTE FRAUD IS CHARGED Deputy County Auditor Accused of Attempt to Buy Absentees. CHILLICOTHE, O., Nov. 6. I. B. Eylar of Waverly, deputy auditor of Pike county, surrendered himself to day on a warrant charging him with attempting to buy votes of a absent voters and pleadeu not guilty and was held to grand jury under $1000 bond. Ernest Dondle, Waverly constable, arrested Saturday, also pleaded not guilty and was held to the grand I jury under the same bond. Both obtained bail. WHEN DO YOU START TO UNWIND? ANOTHER NEAR-RIOT AT DOCKS QUELLED TWO LEADERS OF STRIKERS TAKEN INTO Cf STODY. Additional Police Protection Is Ordered for Places Where Workers Arc Annoyed. A second near-riot at the Alns- worth dock was quelled in short order yesterday noon by prompt police action in the arrest of two striking longshoremen for disturb ing the peace. With the two noisiest members of the mob in custody and whisked off to jail, the remaining 100 or more strikers calmed down and made no demon stration when strike breakers work ing cargo at the dock went out for lunch. M. L. Ridenout, 19, and J. A. Madsen, 53, were the two arrested. Hadsen was released on his own recognizance. Ridenout was held for examination. M Additional police protection for the noon hour at the three docks was ordered yesterday by Police" Captain Moore. An' increasing ugliness, evident among the striking union men and I. W. W. who are mixed in their ranks, was given as the reason for the stringent steps to prevent violence. - Terminals No. 1 and 2 and the Ainsworth dock will be the gather ing places for police reserves. Six extra men were added to the forces stationed there. " A riot call from a restaurant at Grand avenue and East Washington street at 6 o'clock last night brought out a dozen patrolmen to disperse a . riotous gathering of 50 or more siriKers annoying a nanoiui ut 4 strike breakers eating in the place. No arrests were made but officers reported that the temper of both strikers and supplanted workers was ugly enough to cause fear of violence. Six women, wives of strikers, have appeared in the picket line at the Ainsworth dock. The Waterfront Employers' union yesterday declared that 27 vessels were worked in the harbor with a total oT S77 men and that while ap proximately 1200 are enrolled at , the neutral hall, only experienced men are now being considered for regis tration. Probably fewer men will be at work today because of ves sels haying finished loading last night and others scheduled to fin ish so as to leave early today. HUGE SUM TO BE SPENT Milwaukee Railway System Plans New Cars and Locomotives. SEATTLE, Wash., Nov. . The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul rail way has arranged to expend more than $22,500,000 for ' new cars and locomotives to handle increasing traffic, B. B. Geers of Chicago, jice-presldent in charge of opera tions, announced here today. Orders for new equipment now ready to be placed include 10,000 box and coal cars to be delivered next year, and 100 steam locomotives, to be ready for operation next spring, ac cording to the announcement. Mr. Geers, who is in . Seattle on a trip of inspection over the rail way's Pacific coast lines, said the car shortage situation in the west, was being improved to some extent through the turning over of more cars to eastern roads by eastern lines. 1 f39 QTATTC UIMT UU UiniLU IIMIIL OFFICERS TODAY Record Vote forOff Year Is Expected. WOMEN WILL TAKE HAND Pitched Battles Over Seats in House Numerous. EUROPE WATCHES RACE Foreign Governments That Want America to Intervene Again Are Interested in Result. t BY ARTHUR SEARS HENN1NG. (By Chicago Tribune Leased Wire.) An unprecedented vote for an "off year1; is destined to be cast today when the nation chooses the mem bers of the sixty-eighth congress, which will convene in December, 1923. unless earlier summoned by the president. In 3,1 states, 34 senators will be elected. Of this number 31 will be elected to regular six-year terms, beginning March 4 next, and three to fill vacancies. One senator, Frederick Hale, republican, was re elected to a six-year term in the Maine election September 11 last. In 431. congressional districts, in the whole country, representatives will be elected, the other four mem bers of the house, all republican, having been elected in Maine. Record .Vote In Expected. Whle the- voters have been re ported in an apathetic state of mind in many parts of the country, it is not doubted that ..the total number of ballots cast in the congressional election today will break all records except those of presidential elec tions. . It is not expected that anywhere near th0 27,000,000 nen who voted in 1920 will go to the polls today, but the 1918 record doubtless will be outdone. Women voted in all states for the. first time in 1920, land this is the first "off-year" election in which their influence will be : di rectly exerted. In the senate there were 60 re publicans and 36 democrats; in the house 302 republicans and 133 demo crats. In the 1918 and 1920 con gressional elections the republicans captured nearly 100 districts which were either normally democratic or so close that they frequently were represented by democrats. Pitched Battles Numerous. In these districts scattered through out the country pitched battles will take place' today and the outcome be determined. It is not going too tar to say .that election today is of more than -national interest for intelli gence from foreign capitals is to the effect thai returns tonight will be scattered with great eagerness in Europe. Those nations which have b?en maneuvering in every conceiv able way to get rich Uncle Sam into their affairs with his check book and army and navy, have been keenly disappointed by the policy of non-entanglement pursued by the Harding administration. The European statesmen have been given to understand, however, that F resident Harding will be rebuked and his European policy repudiated by the vote in the congressional election, that the election of a dem ocratic house of representatives and a marked reduction of the republican majority in the senate will cause the administration to change its course and head for Europe. Cox Still Is Hopeful. James M. Cox of Ohio, despite the terrific walloping he sustained in the . late presidential election as champion of the Wilson programme of internationalism, came home from Europe recently full of the project of getting us into Europe. We must go into the league of nations even tually, he said, and why not now" The first thing to do was to carry the congressional election for the democratic ticket, thereby warning the administration to change' Its course and entering the wedge for the return of the democrats to full power in 1924, commissioned to take us into the league. The attitude of Mr. Cox was sup ported by numerous democratic can didates and the question of Ameri can participation in European af fairs became an issue in the cam paign. In Ohio Representative Fess, re publican nominee for senator, met the democratic challenge in almost every speech, while ex-Governor P.alston in Indiana and ex-Governor Ferris in Michigan, both democratic candidates for the senate, made fervent appeals for. support of the proposition. of joining the league of nations. - Loan Considered Bribe. Fess charged that $2,000,000,000 was advanced to the allies after the armistice without authority "to buy the support of other nations for the Wilson programme, by mak ing further loans. These further loans were made primarily and chiefly for the purpose of enlisting support for the Wilson programme at Versailles to the amount of nearly $2,000,000,000, in the face of . tConcluued on Page 2, Column i. BRUTE ATTACKS GIRL N AND MAKES ESCAPE UNIDENTIFIED MAN GARBED IN BLOOMERS SOUGHT. 1 Aitack Takes Place Laie .Last Night, When Young Woman Is on Way Home. : A 19-Year-old girl, whose name was not revealed by the police, was attacked and brutally assaulted at about 11:30 last night in the wooded district at the foot of Massachusetts avenue. Overlook addition, near where she resides with her parents. Following the attack the man drag ged a bicycle from the brush near by and fled. According to"the story of the girl, she was returning home from down town when the man approached her with a newspaper In his hand. As he drew near he asked where he could .find a street number, and be fore she could reply he dragged, her over the steep bank at the foot of Massachusetts avenue, clamping his hand over her mouth'so that she could not scream for -help. After a tussle, in which the girl was scratched and badly bruised, all of the clothes were torn from the girl After the girl had been thorough-" ly( subdued, the man disrobed and subjected the girl to every sort of indignity. She was kept a prisoner for 30 to 45 minutes. According to the girl's story, her assailant wore a dark old hat which he kept pulled down over his eyes, a dark coat and blue overalls. Be neath the overalls he wore woman's stockings, woman's bloomers, a corset and a gingham skirt. After the attack, the man rolled the woman's clothing, which he had worn, into a bundle, donned the overalls and other man's clothes, obtained a bicycle from the brush where he evidently had concealed it and made his escape. The beast also took $20 from the girl's purse after the" attack. The girl proceeded to her home, where her parents called the police. She received medical treatment at once, as it was said by the doctors that .she would not be likely to suf fer any permanent injuries, but she was in a serious condition from ner vous shock. ' The girl described her assailant as from 25 to 30 years old, about 5 feet 7. inches and weighing about 150 pounds. SOUTH AFRICA DELUGED Heavy Storms Reported Over Wide Range of Country. ' CAPETOWN, South Africa, Nov. y. (Canadian Press, via Reuters. Storms accompanied by floods'have occurred ' over a wide range of country at the cape and! In the Transvaal. Owing to the storms shipping at Port Elizabeth was obliged to quit the roadstead ' for better shelter. The rains will prove beneficial In many parts of the country, where they have been much needed. $20,000 INFURS STOLEN Armed Robbers Bind Merchant, His Wife and Employes. (By Chicago Tribune Leased Wire.) CHICAGO, Nov. 6. Nathan Tietl baum, a merchant, reported to the police today that four armed rob bers bound him and his wife and five employes and looted his store of furs valued at $20,000. The robbers escaped with their booty in a-motor truck. INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS The Weather. YESTERDAY'S Maxir-.'m temperature, 4S degrees: minimum, 43. . TODAY'S Rain; east to southeast winds Foreign. Crown prince takes new ' mother driving. Page 1. Allied-Turkish parley postponed for fort night. Page 1. Dressy red army passes in review. Page 6. Domestic. New York bus lines declared huge graft. Page 3. Epileptic murder, says alienist testifying at Phillips trial. Paga 3. Republican boos to industry pointed out by Secretary Davis in election appeal. Page ;2. Thirty-three states hold elections today. Page 1. . , Faces built by psychic power, says Doyle. Page 5. Flftv to fiO miners killed by explosion. Page 1. , Pacific Northwest. J Republicans forecast to retain control of Washington state. Page 8. Vote for Andy Gump legal, state attorney-general rules. Page 1. Both sides claim victory In Idaho. Page 9. Sports. Conference referendum permits Cogs Campbell to play with Oregon foot ball team. Page 14. Winged M football squad to depart to morrow for Pasadena. Page 14. Davis Is primed to knock out Harper. Page 15. Commercial and Marine. Northwestern wheat prices advance with keener biddings. Page 22. Foreign- bonds weakened by news ifrom Constantinople. Page 23. Stock list forced down by bear specula tors. Page 23. Routes of two carriers changed to in crease speed of delivery. Page 16. Near east dominates grain markets. Page 22. Drop in exchange laid to Turk note. Page 23. Survey shows business conditions in south to be more satisfactory. Page "2 Portland and Vicinity. Musical play lor children is one of fea tures of music week. Page 11. School is ?'.oed to radical meeting. Page 22 Fintet e. rorses pass In review' before stock show Judges. Page 4. Pol.f- to-1'( cpen from 8 A. M. to 8 P. M. Page 13. ' Election today euds warm race. Page 1. Near-riot in dock strike is quelled. Page 1. Federal court may compel city of Rainier . to pay paving bill. Page 13. Northwest Farm club delegates to live stock exposition entertained at ban quet. Page 15. ELECTION 001 N II RAGE Silent Vote Is Slated to Elect Governor. HEAVY BALLOTING EXPECTED Large Wagers at Stake on Olcott-Pierce Contest. POLLS OPEN AT 8 A. M. Campaign Closes' Witli Lifelong Friendships and Party Lines -Torn Asunder. PERTIXEXT FACTS ABOUT EI-KCTION TODAY. State, congressional, legis lative, county and municipal election Joday. Polls open at 8 A. M. and close at 8 P. M. Registration in the state, all parties, 345.891. Repub lican registration. 23S.444: democratic registration, 89,- J 477. , J Congressmen of first, sec- J ond, third districts to be elected. I State officers to elect: Gov- ernor, state treasurer, three J justices of supreme court, su- perintendent of public in- t struction, labor commissioner, public service commissioner. J Multnomah county: Circuit judges for departments Nos. J 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7: three state 4 senators: 13 legislative rep- resentatives, one joint repre- J sentative; one district attor- I ney; two county commission- ers; one county auditor. Municipal election: Two city commissioners to elect; one city auditor. On the state ballot are six 1 measures, two authorizing counties to pay outstanding warrants: a single-tax amend- ment to the constitution; an J exposition amendment; In- come-tax amendment and com- pulsory school amendment. The municipal ballot carries seven charter amendments, the most important being a $3,000,000 tax for the 1927 fair. ' On a separate ballot pro posals for- bridges at Burn side street and Ross island. After more than eight months of political unrest, which has beaten down party lines, engendered ill feeling, broken friendsh'ps and set peaceful communities in turmoil, the electorate of Oregon will express Its feelings through the ballot today. Weeks before the June primaries, the religious question was raised and it has played a prominent role through the general campaign which terminated last night. While controversies over the school bill have raged and the cam paign of Ben W. Olcott. republican candidate for governor, and Walter M. Pierce, democratic nominee, have attracted unusual attention, there has been much noise and loud talk, but the great silent vote will speak today during 12 hours. An army of voters have been non - committal throughout the heated debates and arguments. With them rests the fate of the candidates for governor. Henvy Vote Expected. Unless weather conditions are un favorable, the outlook is for an ex ceptionally heavy vote, for the elec torate has) been aroused to a keen interest in the men and issues subr mitted for .heir approval or reject tion. Predictions are that there wllj be between 70 and 75 per cent of the registered vote placed In the boxes'. It may even go higher, weather per mitting. In the closing hours of the cam paign yesterday a flood of money appeared to bet that Olcott is elected. The betting was the chief topic yesterday and last night wagers of $1000 and more were not uncommon. One Olcott supporter placed $7000, giving odds; another had $15,000 and managed to place about two-thirds of the sum on the republican candidate. Another Port lander posted $5000 on Olcott and waited all day for Pierce money to cover it. There was considerable Pierce money in small dabs, from $25 to $200, but big money was scarce. One Pierce supporter who, two weeks ago said he would bet $23,000 on the democrat, wagered $2000 and' yesterday declined to risk any more money. A Portland business man offered to take any Pierce money up to $4000. Almost without exception the bets were even money.' Bis; Sum to Change Hand.. Betting, of course, does not alter results and reflects only the judg ment or sentiment of the people of fering the wagers. Be that as it may, money was abundant in the' past 24 hours and in the total a large sum will change hands. Owing to the issues which have (Concluded oa Page t. ''":""'y 4