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THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, PORTIL.AND, JUT.Y 37, 1913. ii Up i' o v . ;t t 1 i I' MEDIATORS AVERT Tl Managers Withdraw Demand for Arbitration of Own .. Grievances,. Also. ROADS GAIN SINGLE POINT Awards to Take Effect October 1 In. : teaI of Being Retroactive Board '- of i4x - to - Decide De mand of .Workers. NEW .YORK, July 26. The threat ened strike of 80.000 1 conductors and trainmen ..of 45 Eastern railroads for higher wages and. improved working con3itlops will not he called. Articles of agreement to arbitrate under the Newlands act the questions at Issue were signed today by the employes' representatives and the conference committee of railroad managers. The agreement was not reached until the managers had withdrawn the pro posal that their own grievances against the men also should be arbitrated. This contention, the managers an nounced . today, they had relinquished to "protect the public" from a tleup which the employes Intended to force If the railroads persisted in pressing their point. Mediators Save Day. Today's peaceful outcome of the dis pute was the result of effort made by the Board of Mediation and Concilia tion recently created In the hurriedly paseed Newlands act to meet the situa tion. The Board, consisting of William I.ee Chambers, Martin A. Knapp and G. W. Hanger, brought about today's agreement after conferences with the disputants which continued more than a week. With the elimination of the eight grievances for which the railroads de sired consideration, the articles of arbi tration comprise, without alteration. the 16 original demands presented by the conductors and trainmen. Awards Not Ketroactlvr. The only point gained by the rail roads was a provision that the award of the board of arbitration, to be later constituted of six members, shall take effect October 1 next, instead of May 1 last, the date requested by the em ployes. The members of the Mediation Board returned tonight to Washington, where they will report to President Wilson. The Board will not again be called into sctlon unless the four arbitrators nom inated by the railroads and the men fail to agree on a fifth and sixth to complete the arbitration board. In that contingency the Mediation Board will select the two necessary members. GOVERNORS WILL CONFER Plans Completed for 5-Day Session at Colorado Springs in August. . MADISON, Wis., July 26. Arrange ments for the sixth annual Governors" conference, which Is to be held at Colorado Springs, Colo., for five days beginning August 20, were announced to-day by Secretary Miles C. Riley, of Madison. The organization consists of Governors, ex-Governors and Governors-elect from all states, in the Union. The subjects for discussion this year are: . "A State Department of Effici ency and Economy," by Governors Cruce. of Oklahoma, and Lister, of Washington; "Distrust of State Legis latures, the Cause and Remedy," by Governors O'Neal, of Alabama, and Hodges of Kansas; "The Growth of Administrative Commission," by Gov ernors Dunne, of Illinois, and Hanna of North Dakota; "State Assumption of , Nomination and Election Expenses," by Governors Baldwin, of Connecticut, and Carey of Wyoming. FARMERS' GRIEFS HEARD Evidence Is Offered Against Ware house Company. WALLA WALLA, Wash., July 26. (Special.) The Public Service Com mission held an all-day session here : today, listening to evidence in the complaint of the Farmers' Grain Agency that the Puget Sound Ware house Company delays shipments; that shipments weigh less at the receiving than shipping point; that enougn men are not hired to handle the business, and others along the same line. M. S. Jones, local agent, testified that rains last year made the wheat heavy when it was received and it dried out afterwards. No decision was reached, as the evidence will be tran-) Bcnoeo later. (.nttirman ii. jvi. ooa nian asked all interested to write their suggestions to the Commission, so that it might better warehouse conditions in the state. CANOE TOURISTS DUCKED Boys on Way to Seaside Have Nar row Kscape and Lose Belongings. ST. HELENS, Or.. July 26. (Special.) Earl Crow and Melvin O'Shea started from Portland Friday in a canoe for Seaside. About three miles above St. Helens this morning the canoe upset, spilling the boys and all their belong ings, including food and clothes, into the river. The upturned canoe. With the boys hanging to it, drifted about two miles, when their cries attracted ' S. C. Henry, who put out in his launch and rescued them. They were brought to St. Helens, where more food and clothing were se cured and they started on down the river for Rainier. FOREST LAND TO BE OPENED (Continued From First Page.) est until it ia formally opened for entry. The new policy of the bureau, it is understood, is not to retain agricul tural land in the forest areas, but to allow a more liberal Interpretation of the forestry regulations and to aid in the actual development ' of the land by assisting in roadbuilding. This is not the' result of any par ticular change In the ideas of those in charge of forestry administration, but of the gradual development of a better understanding on the part of the of ficials in Washington, D. C, of the needs of the Western states in which the forest reserves are located. In bringing about this changed relation ship valuable service has been ren dered by organizations in the various states. Here In Oregon the State Conserva tion Commission has done much to co- EN'S STRIKE operate with the Federal bureau In ob taining a practical readjustment of the situation. "I have kept In close touch with the Federal forestry bureau for many years," said J. N. Teal, chairman of the Oregon Conservation Commission, yesterday, "and I have seen this change coming about for quite a while. "I believe that in handling the for ests of the West in the future the bu reau will Insist that practical methods shall prevail, to the end that the pub lic will be given the greatest possible use of the forests. The bureau, I be lieve, also will pursue a constructive development policy within the forests. This may manifest itself in road building and in practical aid to the settlers." Secretary Houston has expressed his interest In settlers oh homestead land, both since assuming his present office and while he was professor of agricul ture in various universities through the Middle West. His forthcoming visit to Oregon la for the purpose of getting into close touch with the situation in this state. Change In Law Probable. The strict regulation governing the settlement of land under the three year homestead law also has been brought to the attention of the of ficials at Washington. The law re quires the actual clearing and develop, ment of a certain amount of land each year. While this Is all right on flat, level land, it is said to work an ex treme hardship on settlers on denuded forest and on brush land and on land MEMBERS OF GOVERNMENT MEDIATION BOARD THAT AVERTED TRAINMEN'S STRIKE, AND REPRE . SENTATIVE OF RAILROAD MANAGERS. covered with fallen timber or seeond growth. One man will do well to clear three acres a year of this kind of land. Secretary Houston, it is said, is con versant with this situation, and when he comes to Portland next Fall will be prepared to entertain proposals to have the law so changed as to make it easier for settlers locating on former forest areas. PIONEER OF 1847 DEAD JOHN A. HCST, BORN IN 183 6, ANSWERS CALL-. Distinguished Service to State Is Told by Friend, Who Says Oregon -. lioses loyal Son. SALEM, Or.. July 26. (To the Edi tor.) The passing of the late John A. Hunt Is a distinct loss not only to Marlon County, but to the whole State of Oregon, which he helped to build up ana which he loved and honored by a life of splendid citizenship. Born near Liberty, Ind., in 1836, Mr. Hunt crossed the plains by ox team with his parents in 1S47 and .located in the famous Waldo Hills, where his useful life was passed, except for a five years' resi dence In Douglas County, to which he moved in 1875. In 1880 he- returned to his father's old homestead, a part of which he still owned. The purchase of an adjoining farm gave him a holding of 540 acres, which he quickly turned into a stock farm. By careful management he pros pered from the beginning. Mr. Hunt was the founder of the Waldo Hills Pioneer Association, donat ing one of his beautiful groves for its annual meeting. He was its first and as yet its only president, and was the last of the 1847 pioneers in the imme diate vicinity. While living In Douglas County he , ' " j 7 r 1 " -5s - ' - , "I lili ism :wmwmmmMmmi lliittlllPiilll IriiHiiftiiiitiij f John A. Rnt, Whose Life. Ia In- I tfnvovcn With History of Ore run- was elected State Senator as a Repub lican and sought to serve the whole state rather than any special section. While not a politician in the sense usu ally applied to that term, he had a keen- perception into things political He was a generous and loving hus band and father, was esteemed a wise counselor, a kind neighbor, an honest man, and in. his passing all have lost a friend. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary E. Amon,' July 29, 1858. Five children were born. He is survived by his widow and two daughters. Miss Matilda Hunt and Mrs. Grace E. Al baugh, of Dunsmuir, Cal. Burial was made in Warren Cemetery. H. H. SAVAGE. MEN'S SUMMER SUITS. Out they go at Jess than invoice cost. My values are high because my rent is low. Jimmy Dunn, room 315 Oregonlan bldg. Take elevator. MINING COMPANY IS HELD INSOLVENT Receiver Asked for Portland Stock-Selling Concern After State Examination. SALES ORDERED STOPPED Outstanding Securities Amount to 91S.S75.550 and Cash Assets to $203, According to Cor poration Department. SALEM. Or.. July 2S. (Special.) After a thorough investigation of Its affairs, Corporation Commissioner Wat- Above (Left to Right), Judge Martin A. Knapp, William L, Chambers, G. W. W. Hanger Below, Eltaha Lee. on today asked Attorney-General Crawford to request the appointment of a receiver for the Almeda Consoli dated Mines Company, of Portland, which has outstanding stock of $13, 375.550. with only $203.11 in cash as sets, according to reports of the de- j partment s agents. Commissioner Wat son also notified the management of the company not to sell any of its stock until it had permission of the corpor ation department. The action was taken under the blue sky law . passed' at the recent session of the Legislature. S. B. Vincent, examiner for the cor poration department, reported to Mr. Watson that the company had out standing stock to the amount of $13, 375,550, which had been sold at a dis count, making the actual figures $11, 806,456, minus large commissions for the selling agents. The par value of the stock was $5. Mr. Vincent found that the company had in treasury stock $1,624,450. He reports that the busi ness has been running behind arid that the company owes $1SO,000, most of which is- due as salaries and on per sonal accounts of its directors. The examiner says it would take at least $300,000 to correct the involved condi tion of affairs. John Y. Richardson, auditor of the corporation department, has reported to the Commissioner that the company lost $2353.25 in the failure of the American Bank & Trust Company, it has paid its officials $29,000, commis sions have aggregated $42;941.02, trav eling expenses of agents $14,887.13, general expenses $15,802.56 and interest $17,308.28. The auditor reports that the company owes on notes $41,190, on ac counts $24,138, for labor $17,534.51. for taxes $666.27, on accrued Interest $1000 and its liabilities on contracts are $18, 720. He says personal accounts owed aggregate $23,191.17. The company was organized in 1905 with L. E. Crouch as president, and George H. Groth, secretary and treas urer, it has gold mines in Southern Oregon, which have been partly devel oped, a smelter plant and other ma chinery having been installed. Its as sets for the most part consist of the mines and machinery. SAFE OUTING IS PROMISED M'azamas Declare Mountain Accl' dents Are Needless. Mountain accidents are needless, ac cording to speakers last night at the annual pre-outing picnic of the Ma- zamas,. held on the Heights at the back of The Castle. More than 125 were present. Coffee was served with the luncheons carried by the Maaamas. Among those who gave short talks were a. Kiiey, (jiyde Aitcmson, Jerry Bronaugh, acting president, and Francis Benefiel, who have climbed Mount Adams. The speakers emphasized the safety of those who undertake the out ing under the guidance of the Mazamas. RED COAT IS PROPOSED Game Warden Would Have Hunters Conspicuous in Woods. Scarlet coats will be worn by. all Oregon hunters in future as a precau tion against accidental shooting, if the recommendations of William L. Finely, State Game Warden, are carried out. This novel raiment goes the ordinary hunters' "pink" of the horse shows one better. It prescribes a red shirt, red top coat and even includes a scarlatina cap. In this outfit there will be slight danger of a hunter being mistaken for a deer, says Warden Finley. Boy Scout tactics will also be in troduced for the benefit of the hunter, Warden Finley will, with his deputies arrange a system of gun signals which will tell anyone within miles Just what the trouble is in case a hunter is in lured. In keeping with the idea of bringing , J ' sc ' ' ' the fish and game lawi closer to the ! people, the game office will soon start the issue of a weekly bulletin which will be out arly enough In the week to enable tha angler to plan his Sun day outing with assurance of getting a full basket. One of the most troublesome regions for Mr. Flnley and his deputies was formerly at Riddell. The law there had the least kind of a chance but now through the co-operation of the men of the section, the laws are nowhere bet ter enforced because the residents have come to realize the utility of the law. "Another thing of which we would like to caution the hunters in anticipa tion of the opening of the season, is the rule for the protection of the female deer," continued Mr. Finley. This is a good -rule for several reasons, besides the perpetuation of the deer. It is one of the precautions against the killing of hunters. If a man is careful to see whether a deer has horns, he will dis cover in time whether it is really a deer or a man. "Hunting parties are also warned to observe the several changes In the laws which the last session of the Legisla ture framed. The limit has been changed from five to three. The hunter must also be supplied with deer tags before he starts for the woods. Upon killing a deer, one of the tags must be tied to the carcas immediately. Each license carries with it three of the tags, and as these cannot be re newed, a hunter will be considered as having overshot the limit if he is found with a deer not properly tagged." The licenses which were issued before June 30 do not have the deer tags at tached, but all county clerks have been supplied with them and on presentation of the hunting permit the tags will be issued. The law still provides that it shall be unlawful for anyone to kill deer with out horns. This is for the protection of the doe and the fawn. This will also protect the cattle, the killing of which has made the deer hunter somewhat of a pest with the farmers. GOLDEN RULE OBSERVED LUMBERMAN SAYS IT WAS BASIS OF ASSOCIATION. Protection of Members From Sales by Manufacturers to Consumers Is Ileal Purpose. CHICAGO, July 26. Protection to its members without "armed guards," by procuring for them freedom from sales direct from manufacturers to consum ers is the object of the Northwestern Lumbermen's Association. W. G. Hollis, of Minneapolis, its secretary, testified at the hearing in the Government suit against the so-called lumber trust to day. Mr; Hollis is- expected to be the most important witness for the defense, and L. C Boyle, of Kansas City, counsel for the defendants, confined his examina tion today to the purpose and history of the Lumbermen's Association. "What do you mean by the clause in your constitution offering protection to members in the association" Mr. Boyle asked. "Our purpose was to produce har mony among the manufacturers and the retail lumber men," Mr. Hollis replied. "By the word "protection" we mean If we succeeded in getting this harmony It would be freedom from direct sales of manufacturers to contractors and other consumers." "Did you in any way .affect dealers who were not in your association?" Mr. Hollis asked. wo om not. our association had a family rule 'to do as w would be done by," and we would do rothing but fail to recognize manufacturers selling di rectly to consumers." It was brought out that the asso ciation had a membership of 2646 re tail dealers, while about 900 other deal ers in its territory were not recog nized. MASHER" GOES TO JAIL Frank. Atkins Convicted of Accosting Girls in Park. That mashers do not deserve to be given an opportunity of paying fines, but should be sent to the rockpile was the declaration of Police Magis trate Stevenson yesterday, following which declaration he sent Frank At kins to jail for 48 hours. Atkins was charged with accosting three girls in Holladay Park and was arrested by Policeman Wise. The man told the Court that one of the girls had winked at him, and he designated which one she was, where upon the girl broke into tears and de clared she had not seen Atkins until he grasped her by the hand. The other girls became so indignant at the asser tions of. the defendant that the Judge warned them not to make any hostile demonstration in the courtroom. EXCURSION TODAY. The excursion to Pleasant Home, over the new Mount Hood Electric leaves First and Alder streets today at 1:30 P. M. ; returning at 5:80. Tickets are 25c the round trip, for sale only at Umbdenstock & Larson Co., 286 Oak street, near Fourth. Office open till 1 f. M. Creamery Makes Good Record. SPRINGFIELD, Or., July 26. (Spe clal.) The Springfield Creamery, which started six months ago, is now paying larmers about zuuo a month for cream, and each month since it started has shown an increase. Farmers in the Mohawk, McKenzie and Upper Willam ette Valleys are turning their attention more to the dairy business and are In creasing their acreage of clover. Take a Westover car on and visit Westover Terraces today it's a few moments run from the center of the city, but the view is w o r t h- going miles to see. The charm Terraces is augmented by its accessibility AUGMENTING tlje charm of Westover Terraces, its glorious view of the city and suburbs its splendid building sites and superior improvements, is its accessibility to the center of Portland. It is only a few moments by streetcar and less by motor, over maple-bordered,' hard-surfaced boulevards direct to the heart of the property. Westover is the residential park of the discriminating only a few can live there the sites are limited. We will be pleased to show yon WHY you should secure a site now. Call on us at your convenience. ' F. N. CLARKE CO. 823 SPALDING BUILDING Phone Main 2 1 1 3 CHAMBER'S TRIP AT END J. J. HXLXi GREETS BUSINESS MEN AT ST. PAI7U. Tourists Believe They Have Succeeded ill Arousing Spirit of Co-operation in West. ST. PAUL. July 26. Confident that they have succeeded In arousing a spirit of co-operation among business men 01 the West, the directors of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States today ended here their two weeks' trip. Among the speakers at a luncheon given to the visitors today were James J. Hill, John H. Fahey, of Bos ton, and Harry A. Wheeler, of Chicago, president of the' Chamber. Mr. Hill said that "big things must be done in a big way" and that "the success of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States will be measured by the support given it by the business men of the country." He commended the Chamber on the progress which It has made in its work. Mr. Fahey's address dealt with the work of the Chamber in educating the people to what was right and. Just to ward business, "whether large or small." Mr. Wheeler said that the Chamber was doing its best to help secure the best' currency bill possible for the en tire country. Matron's Pay Is Boosted. SALEM, Or.. July 26. (Special.) To retain E. T. Moores as superintendent of the blind school, the board of con trol today increased the salary of his wife, who is matron of the institution, $300 a year. The superintendent is paid $1200 a year, while the salary ot the position he was offered in Wash ington is $1800. The matron there is paid $725, while this state has been paying $600. Sawmill Burns Near Spring-field. SPRINGFIELD, Or.. July 26. (Spe cial.) The Limerick Lumber Com pany's mill on the Springf ield-Klamath cut-off, near Springfield, was destroyed by fire yesterday. The mill was owned by Harry West, of Jasper, and the loss is estimated at about $6000. BrltiBh linoleum and oilcloth exports last year amounted to 5H.4G3.-00 square yards. Auatralic's co-operative Industries con tinue to increase in number. They report financial success. Does Your Stomach Trouble You? Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Eemedy Is Successfully Taken in Cases of Stomach, Liver and In testinal Ailments Aad One Dose Has Often Dispelled Years ot Suffering. will change that Long facel Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy can really be termed, a wonderful remedy and thfi KHnflta that It eives in manv of the most chronic cases of Stomach Trouble has spread its fame from one end of the coun try to the other. No matter where you live you will find people who have suffered with Stomach. Liver and Intestinal Alf nients, etc., ana have been restored to health and are loud in their praise of this rem edy. There Is not & day but what one hears of the wonderful results obtained from this remedy and the benefits are entirely natural, as It acts on the source and foun dation of these ailments, removing the pois onous catarrh and bile accretions, taking out the inflammation from tne intestinal tract and assists in rendering the same antiseptic. Sufferers ars urged to try one dose which alone should relieve your suf ferings and convince you that Mayr's Won derful Stomach Remedy should restore you to good health. Put it to a test today the results will be a revelation to you and you will rejoice over your quick recovery and once again know the Joys of living. Send for booklet on Stomach Ailments to Geo. H. Mavr, Mfg. Chemist, 130 Whiting St., Chicago: o better still, obtain a bottle from your druggist. For sale In Portland by Owl Drug Co., Broadway and Washington, Portland, and druggists everywhere. ) Wonderful StomacftMedy Morrison street Lasix of 'Westover safii TM . -I H I I You Can Have It Repaired At a Very Moderate Price The Oregonian's Repair Directory gives all principal places where an arti cle can be repaired and should be preserved in every home as a ready guide. HARRIS TRl'NK MFG. CO., 130 Slxtb. Trunks. Bags. Suit Cases Repaired. Phone u . ree delivery. Main 627S MOSIERSAFECO. 10M Second St. Main 7076. I.ARGK ASSOKTMBXT SECUIVD - HASiD SAFKS LOW PRICES Snfes Repaired. Combinations, Chanced. Safety Razor Koslngr a Specialty. AUTOMATIC KEEN EDGING CO. Sharpens All Styles Safety Razor niadeMs Alno All Other MnkeM of Kaxora; UO a Dozen. All Mall Ordera Must Be Accompanied by Money Order. l.SOVi Kourth Street. Portland. SEVIi MA CHINKS It 1 0 1' A 1 It K II All Work Guaranteed. We Have on Hand a Number of Slightly -Used Machines. New Home Aeency. Main 1S-IS. AJHIS. 340 Morrlaon St. riJQQ REPAIRED AND HCMOD rUilO eled at Special S u,m m e r Prices. NEW MODELS, FINEST WORKMANSHIP. FURS STORED AND INSURED, Special Season Kates. Main 24. A 2440. HL LIEBES & CO. J. P. PL.AGEMANN, MKr. 288 Morrison St., Corbctt Bide. FANS, IRONS, MOTORS REPAIKED AND RENTED. Moderate Prices. WESTERN ELECTRIC WORKS, 213 Sixth Street. Marshall u&u. A 25SS. AR MIS HAW BROS. & CAKR HIGH-GRADE SHOE REPAIRING. SHOES MA DK TO ORDER. Work Called tor and Delivered. 367 Stark Street. Phone Main 73S, A 3212 PORTLAND CYCLER Y CO.. EXPERT BICYCLE AND MOTORCYCLE REPAIRING. Large Assortment of Used Bicycles for Sale. ISO Thirteenth Street. Main 4013. a- We make Screens to measure at surprisingly low prices. Our machin ery and facilities enable us to do so. Phone us for an estimate. If you think our prices are not low enough, don't buy. You are under no obligation. We also manufacture oak flooring. WARD BROS. Phone East 32, B 2633 31 OPTI CAL RE- ! A 1 11- . I1SU. Any broken lense duplicated correctlv. No mat ter how difficult., we can fix it. DR. GEO. B. PRATT, 173 Third. Main 4.S, EXPERT OPTICIAN. "9 PIPE REPAIRING. MOST COMPLETE SHOP IN THE NORTHWEST. U ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION. W, H. D ED MAN, JR., 167 Third Street. Flan 09 tuned. re paired, retlnlshed Wo can rebuild you; Dlano. making- lr Kood as new. Let us caii and give you aii estimate. Sherman, Clay. & Co.. 6th and Morrison. Phonea M ti45, A 1145. FIXTURES AND WIRING. Fixtures Reoalred and Re finished. Wiring Repairs ana rxtensions Done by Experienced Men. BARRETT'S, 413 Morrlaon St. Main 122. . HATS CLEANED AND BLOCKED BY EXPERTS. W. B. MARSH MORRISON AND WEST PARK. ROWERS A PARSONS. I Formerly With Tull & Globs ITPHOI.STERY AND MATTRESS MAKING. FURNITURE REKIMSH I(i, REPAIRING. CANE WORK. PACKING. SHOP lOOVi FRONT STREET, CORNER OF1 STARK. Main 7443. No More Bald Heads! WIGS, TOl'PEES FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. $10 Switches for 6.50 Best Hair Dremlns In the City. PARIS HAIR STORE, 147 Broadway, Malm 4H. since 1KHS WATCHES REPAIRED PROMPTLY OLD AND BROKEN JEWELRY MADE LIKE NEW AT A SMALL C-OST LEFFERT JEWELRY CO.) The Biribatone-Window Store. 2(1 WaHhlneton. M 7S2U. Keep Him Out, He Is gerous 44 Union Avenue North ifn 1