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13 XTfE SUNDAY OREOONIAy. PORTLANT?. AUGUST 2. 1914. RESIGNATION GIVEN BACK TO LIGHTNER Committee Declines to Act as Jury in Controversy Be tween Commissioners. "BUG JUICE" REPORT IN Mismanagement is Charged in Pur chasing Exterminator Price Is Held to Be Excessive and Law Violated. Declining to act as a Jury in the controversy between County Commis sioners Llghtner and Holman and de cide which should resign if the find ings warrant such action, as requested by Mr. Llghtner some time ago, Chair man Giesy. of the Joint committee of the Taxpayers' and Non-Partlsan leagues, yesterday returned Mr. Light ner's resignation and refused to meet his wishes In the matter. As an evidence of good faith, the resignation was submitted with the letter asking the committee to act. Dr. A. J. Olesy wrote to Mr. Llghtner yes terday that the committee was not in terested In any personal controversy between employes of the county ex cept as it might affect the work they have to perform, but was engaged only in Investigating the efficiency of the several departments of the county. "Bng Juice" Finding Made. Findings of the "bug Juice" investi gating committee were also reported to the Joint committee and charges of mismanagement at the Courthouse in purchasing the insect destroyer are made. It Is stated by the sub-committee that excessive prices were paid by the county officials and that the law was violated in the manner of the pur chases. The report follows: "After investigation on our part, to gether with such information as was obtained at a public meeting held Tues day, July 28, we find that 1590 gallons of this material (bug exterminator) has been purchased and that the coun ty has paid $2 a gallon, in some cases adding freight from St. Louis, Mo. We find that this was purchased upon requisitions drawn by several de partments and approved by the County Commissioners. Price of $1.60 Is Qnoted. "At the time we started this inves tigation we found we could purchase this material for $1.75 f. o. b. St Louis. Then later the purchasing agent stated that he could do still better and get this for $1.60 a gallon f. o. b. the Court house. We did not find that anyone in the employ of the county had made any effort to purchase for less than the asking price prior to this investi gation. . , - "We find that all this material has been bought in violation of the law (Lord's Oregon Laws, paragraph 2872 and paragraph 2873), which requires the County Commissioners to advertise for all purchases In excess of $100 in the aggregate. "We find that no system has been or is in force to check the quantity of material In each container received against the bill for same. "Necessity Not Checked." "We find that no one has been check ing or is checking today the necessity for the purchase. "We find the heads of departments are the sole Judges as to the necessity for any order and. further, that they frequently recommend the brand of ar ticle to be purchased. We also find that these heads of departments are personallv solicited by the salesmen. "We find a difference of opinion as to the value of the particular kind of bug exterminator. We find the Wor rell brand at $2 giving satisfaction in some departments and another brand at $1.25 'the only kind' In others. "We find barrels of the exterminator stored in the basement of the County Courthouse at the time more is dered." HIBERNIANS ARE TO PICNIC Order Plans Outing at Crystal Lake Park Today. The Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold Its annual outing at Crystal Lake Park today. A programme of games, with suitable prizes for the winners has been arranged. Lunch and refresh ments will be served on the grounds all day. A baseball game between the Knights of Columbus and St. Andrews Foresters will be played at noon. Dancing will occupy the afternoon and evening inter, missions in the programme. Following Is the schedule of events: SO-yard rce. boys under 16 First prlxe. pair boy's outing shoes, donated by Co-operative Shoe Store: second prize. No. 6 Recre ation ball, donated by A. G. Spaldlnsr & Bro.; third prize, trumpet call, donated By EiUra Muslo Houae. oo-yard race, girls under 14 First prize, framed picture, donated by Keller, the art man: second prize. bottle Cleone toilet water, donated by Laue Drug Company; third prise, bottle perfume, donated by Standard Pharmacy. 50-yard race, married women First prize, framed picture, donated by Lipman. Wolfe & Co ; second prize, 10-pound pail of c-o. 1 lard donated by E. H. Deery; third prize, fancy Oriental basket, donated by Oriental Importing Company. Needle-and-thread race, women s Iree-for- 0 First prize, framed picture, donated by YVoodard. Clarke & Co.: second prize, box (four seats), donated by Pantages Theater; third prize, box of candy, donated by Cat SOyar'd " race, fat men First prize. Chea ter hat. donated by C. C. Bradley Company; ncond prize, box of Wonderhoee. donated by Samuel Roienblatt Co.: third prize one pound limburger cheese, A. O. H. brand, do nated by D. W. Lane- wmtm n 00-yard race, members of Ladlea Auxil iary Ancient 6rder Hibernians First prize, reed rocker, donated by H. Jennlng .son. iand prize. Axminster rug, donated by Ira powers Furniture Company: third prize. Irish horn rosary, donated by Catholic Book & Church Supply Company. n. 100-yard daah. members Ancient Order Hibernians First prize, medal awarded by Division No. 1, Ancient Order Hibernians; cond prize. Salisbury straw hat, donated by Mover Clothing Company: third prize, neck tie donated by Buftum & Pendleton. 50-yard race, young women First prize, five-pound box of candy, donated by Hazel wood confectionery and restaurant: second prize, one gallon fancy brick Ice cream, do nated by Waahlngton Creamery Company; third prize, one dozen photographs, donated by Howell. "The Photograph man. ' Cracker-eating contest, women s free lor ii First prize, five-pound bex of choco late, donated by Portland Chocolate Shop; eecond prize, two-pound box of candy, do nated by swetland Son: third prize, box of chocolates, donated by Spalding Van N Human wheelbarrow race First prize, two pairs of hoi, donated by Lennon: second prize, chicken dinner for two, donated by the Panama restaurant, Broadway and Ee race, women's free for all -First oru! box of chocolates, donated by Lang. Jones & Co.; second prize, three-pound can of Silver brand coffee, donated by Grand Union Tea Company; third prize, can of cof fee, donated by John E Malley. Hop. step and Jump, open First prise, box of cigar., donated by John E. Kelly, second prize" choice of any straw hat. donated by uraKe SudoIy . - mm ' - .hovlna brush donated oy jjewiB-otBuici - Shotnputtlng. 16-pound weight, open F irtt prize, box of cigars, donated by V. tldman Co. : second prize, searchlight, donated by M. J. Walsh A Co.: third prize, necktie, do nated by F. J. Rlordan. ; 220-yard dash, men, open First prize, box of cigars, donated by Lloyd L Crocker; sec ond prize, box Tom Keene Cigars, donated by J. R. Smith Cigar Company; third prise, pipe, donated by T. J. Dolan. - . . Running long jump, members of Ancient Order of Hibernians First prize, six tick ets to Empress Theater, donated by the theater: second prize, necktie, donated by T J Murphy; third prize, watermelon, do nated by L..E. Wooster. Shot putting. 56-pound weight. open Prize medal awarded by Division No. 1. An cient Order of Hibernians, Hibernians vs. i Tugteof War Prize, box of cigars, donated by W. H. Fitzgerald. Step dancing Prize, medal, awarded by Division No. 1. Ancient Order of Hibernians. The following are donated for special ,t Kir 'n l inmmtt tfp fine seven-pound cake, two grandma's pound- rakes, tlonaiea oj iwue i. -,:w. fruit bowl, donated by Mrs. J. Eppenstein, two tickets to Heilig Theater, donated by Helllg Theater; one ham, donated by Frje & Co. SCHOOL LURES BOY FAR GARFIELD MADDEST, 14. COMES ALONE FROM JAPAN. Son of American Missionary Will At tend Y. M. C. A. Classen Broth ers Already Here. All the way from Osaka. Japan. Gar field Madden, a 14-year-old boy, has come to Portland to attend school in the educational department of the Young Men's Christian Association. Garfield Madden, Wko Hns At- 4 rived From Japan to Attend 4 Y. M. C. A. ScnooL J t Garfield made the long trip alone, ar riving in san r ranciutu wn -Mongolia and reaching Portland yes terday. Garfield has passed all his life in Japan, where his father, the Rev. M. B. Madden, 1 a supervising missionary for the Christian denomination. He speaks Japanese and English, and his education up to this time has been in an English school in Japan. The Rev. Mr. Madden is an Iowan, and Garfield is greatly pleased with the opportunity to come to the United States. This is the third member of the Madden family to come from Japan to attend the Y. M. C. A. school. A year ago Mr. Madden brought two older boys, Harvey and Elmer, to Port land to begin their studies. Elmer is attending the vacation school and Harvey Is working in the country, but will return for the regular school open ing on September 8. BAD CHECK PASSER TAKEN Money Also "Borrowed" From Ma sons by E. C. Williams. , Passing bad checks on Portland busi ness houses by representing himself as steward of different ships was the charge on which E. C. Williams, alias Longwell, was sentenced to three months in the County Jail by Munici pal Judge Stevenson yesterday. He was arrested Friday in Vancouver by Detectives Coleman and Goltx. Williams, It Is declared, also repre sented himself to be a Mason and pro cured loans In Vancouver In this way. He Is alleged to have cleaned up more than 1100 in Portland. Deputy District Attorney Deich allowed him to plead guilty to a petit larceny charge. Pipe Organ Appointment. Lucien E. Becker, at present the or ganist of Trinity Episcopal Church, haa been appointed organist of the First Baptist Church, to take effect Septem ber . Mr. Becker is known as one of the principal organistB of the Pacific Coast. PERFECT BABY DISCOVERED BY OREGON CONGRESS OF MOTHERS. Jrove photo. David Jamison McDnnieL David Jamison McDaniel, son of Mr. and Mrs. David L. Mc Daniel and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Jamison, of 799 Haight avenue, Portland, is a perfect baby. At the Parents' Educa tional Bureau, conducted by the Oregon Congress of Mothers, in the Courthouse, little David was examined carefully recently by a corps of specialists and was pronounced by them to be a 100-per-cent child. He has been cared for entirely by his mother who has watched his growth and feeding with the greatest care. Both of the baby's par ents are native Oregonians and both are former students of the University of Oregon. David will be entered in the 1915 eugenics contest at the Panama-Pacific Fair. i 4 ' ( LITIGATION COSTS TO BE CUT Bar Association Committee Outlines Work Against Double Fee System. LEGISLATION IS OBTAINED Results of Efforts Demonstrate Re forms in Federal Court Plan Can Be Brought About, Open Letter Asserts. DnpTr.Ain aiic 1 (To the Editor.) The Oregon State Bar Association at :ts meeting In 1912 appointed the under signed as a committee to investigate the subject of "Costs and Expenses In the Federal District Courts and the Cir cuit Court of Appeals." mi. - -. ,-.,r,T-ir! in the asso- elation in November, 1913. pointing out the charges ana tees it consiueicu ui j DvrMtant and was continued for the purpose of correcting the abuses pointed out by it. The particular matters of complaint sought to be remedied were the pro visions of the statute under which dou ble clerk's and marshal's fees are charged in a number of Western states, niarrr made bv the clerk of the Circuit Court of Appeals of 116 cents a page ror inaexing mo record and distributing the printed i n th 1iiHita tb reDorter and counsel for the respective parties. Under the 3oUDie lee syoicm w n.o c oiiAWAti in rptaln from fees accounted for .to the Government $7000 In addition to certain perquisites. neic has also been much complaint of the . ,.,.;.. ; ,1 r a well R of Other expenses which have resulted in large costs to litigants in me rwenu BUI Is Introduced. rri nnmn.!tt lr pnrrvlnff out the duties imposed upon it first took up the matter with Senator George E. Chamberlain and a bill was Introduced in the Senate seeking to remedy the double fee system. A member of the committee appeared Deiore tne craaimi tee on Judiciary of the Senate, also took mm ua TYiattor in nerson and by corre spondence with the chairman and active members of the Judiciary committee the House, and the Attorney-General. The matter was also taken up with of ficers of bar associations throughout the United States and with various members of the House and Senate. From answers received to these let- i.-i or.nar that every one written to was very much in sympathy with the efforts or tne committee bill reducing the clerk's fees was re nnrt favorably by the committee on Judiciary of the Senate. The committee also had occasion to examine a o'" of other bills dealing with the subject matter of this report introduced both in the House and Senate. For a time, notwithstanding the un- i n it mlu-bt he said, strenu- UCHBIH6, ' .v C3 . ' . ous. efforts of the committee and the sympathy expressed si won - ii i thA r,or nf ftvflrv one that the abuses should be corrected, it looked as though our efforts during this Con gress would prove unavailing,. Legislation Is Passed. tit .. ,i-vicn th hill making ap propriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government came before the Senate for action Senator Chamberlain secured an amendment thereto reading as follows: iiii . 1 na-tn nf ft r t Ft aUthOrlZ- A1L ULlil nu vw " . lng the clerks of the United States Dis trict Courts in ana tor utm omo Oregon, Montana and Washington, re- .i i.. nnrt collect d Oli - ble the fees provided in section si ol the revised statutes m m -- aii antflt authorizing United OLtLteo, " States Marshals in and for said states, respectively, to receive and collect dou- ble tne lees proviucu -.C i , .tatntAn nf the United tne icvioca " 1 L -' - . States, are hereby repealed, to take ef fect from and alter January , "rrn.-Mnfl That no clerk of the United States District Courts n and for said states shall be allowed by the Attorney-General to retain 01 me and emoluments of his office, for his personal compensation, over and above his necessary office expenses, Including the necessary clerk hire, to be audited and allowed by the proper accounting officers of the Treasury, a sum exceed ing J 3500 per year, to take effect from and after January 1, 1915: Provided further. That nothing herein shall oper ate to reduce the fees that the clerks of the United States District Courts and United States Marshals in any state other than those mentioned here in have heretofore been authorized to charge and collect." The bill was signed by the President August 1. 191. From the foregoing it will be seen that the double clerk's and marshal's , i .I..,, nf Oresron. Montana and Washington on and after January 1, 1915, are abonsnea, ana mm me clerk's compensation from and after that date for those states will be J3500 per annum. Fee Is Abolished. In the meantime In the case of Ral ney vs Grave, 34 S. C. R. 242, the Su preme Court of the United States held that the clerk of the court of the Cir .... nf Annaals has no right to collect the fee of 25 cents a page for supervising tne printing oi me on appeal, etc., thus abolishing this useless expense. The committee feels that a great vic tory has been won in securing relief tTiiiaA inHAfpnslble and exorbitant charges which have been imposed upon people of these states tor so uw years, and thus relieving unfortunate litigants of a great burden, and the Federal Courts of unjust criticism for conditions for which they were In no wise responsible. Tt Is rather Interesting to note that fur some reason members of the bar and those representing other Western states in which the same situation pre vails did not feel the matter of suffl- ent Importance to secure tne reuei u .micht fnr in this and other states Litigants in a number of Western states will therefore continue to pay double fees. Respecting the complaints as to the cost of printing and other matters, it Is the committee's belief that generally speaking these matters can be taken care of by counsel by appeal to the courts direct, being matters that are largely In the control of the court and of eounsel. Reforms Shown Possible. The committee does not undertake to say that It has secured every desirable reform In connection with costs In Fed eral Courts, for such Is not the case. But the committee feels it has demon strated that it is within the power of the members of the bar, if they so de sire, to bring about any reasonable re form, and the committee members may be pardoned for Baying they believe It Is the duty of the members of the bar, as one of the obligations of their pro fession and in support of the courts, that sufficient time be given by them to take up matters of this character Involving the welfare of the general public. The committee desires to say that during all of the time it has been en- SHOWN Land Buying Opportunity Auction, Tuesday, August 4th ... Country Home, Garden, Fruit and Farm Tracts Chehalem Hill Tracts; eighteen of them ranging from 7 to 25 acres in each, will be auctioned off to the highest bid der Tuesday, August 4th, starting at one o'clock. This is the old Gibbs place, afterwards known as the David place, bought and improved by the present owner, Mr. W. E. Burke. These tracts are located on the Southern Pacific Electric Line 1 1-4 miles from Springbrook, 20 miles from Portland. Elevation ideal, location desirable and land second to none in the state for fertility. These tracts are divided as follows : Some completely covered with pear orchards, Bartletts, 7-year-old trees, splen did condition; some apple orchards, 6-year-old trees, good varieties. Some tracts partly cultivated orchards and grain; some uncultivated and some in good standing timber. One tract has splendid country home, large and modern in every respect, nearly completed. The grounds are beautiful and command a view for 50 miles. Good springs on grounds, old and young orchards. These tracts are the finest in this vicinity for orchards, gardens, small farms or for country homes combining beau tiful residence and good living from this productive land. The owner expects to sacrifice these tracts and it is up to the person desiring good country home sites, fruit and farm tracts, etc., to attend this auction. Special train leaves Fourth and Yamhill at 9 A. M. Get tickets to Springbrook. Automobiles to meet you. Lunch served on grounds. Terms: lz Cash; Balance Five Yearly Payments For Further Information Address or See Mr. W. E. Burke, Owner Cornelius Hotel, Portland, Oregon gaged in this work it has not only had the loyal support of Senator Chamber lain, but his active Interest as well. Ihe committee also desires to express Its appreciation of the services rendered by Senator Walsh, of the State of Montana. The committee Is also under obligations to members of the House or Representatives. A report will be made to the Bar As sociation at its annual meeting, but it was thought proper this general state ment should be issued to the public at thia time. . : (Signed) JOSEPH N. TEAL. 1 g B S. HUNTINGTON. THOMAS G. GREENE. CHAS. D. MAHAFFIE. Committee. STATE BOARD PROSECUTES F. D. Whiting Accused or Practicing Medicine Without License. A warrant was Issued yesterday by the District Attorney's office for the arrest of F. D. Whiting, 329 East Morrison street, who is charged with practicing medicine without a license. One patient presented himBelf yester day at the offices of the prosecuting official In the Courthouse and exhib ited a three-ounce bottle of liniment, for external use. which had cost 4. It was said to be good for rheuma tism. . . The complant was sworn to by Dr. Harry F. McKay, president of the State Board of Medical Examiners, who has made an active campaign against un licensed physicians. Last week he pro cured the conviction of a number of Japanese practitioners. Whiting s said to have done a considerable busi ness In the alleged treatment of vari ous deadly diseases. His rheumatism cure which was also recommended as a cure for many Ills. Is known as "Vigor of Life" and evidently is pre pared on a large scale. CARD OF THANKS. Mr. and Mrs. S. Duffield and family wish to thank their friends and neigh bors for the many beautiful flowers and svmpathy shown them in the loss of their beloved daughter and sister. Adv. PROJECT GET BACKING IDAHO ENTERPRISE RAISES FUND TO COMPLETE WATER SUPPLY. Bondholders to Spend MOO ,000 on Jack, son. Lake Reservoir to En large Tract's Storage. BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 1. (Special.) Another big irrigation project In this state is to be lifted to Its feet In the North Side Twin Falls tract, composed of some 70,000 acres. The State Land Board, at a meeting this week, approved the new contract offered the settlers by the North Side Twin Falls Land & Water Company, the affairs of which are now in the hands of trustees appointed by the bondholders. Approximately 700,000 will be spent by the trustees in completing the proj ect, which Is the companion to the South Side Twin Falls project, one of the most successful Carey act irriga tion enterprises ever launched in the United States. State Engineer F. P. King has been ordered to make a com plete Investigation to determine the amount of money required to com plete It. The North Side project was originally launched by the Kuhns, of Pittsburg. When they failed a year ago, the bond holders organized to protect their in terests, and R- B. Shepherd, of Bill ings. Mont., was made their agent. When the project was first launched the Kuhns invested $600,000 in the Jerome reservoir. Attempts to impound water In it, however, failed. Satisfac tory negotiations were then entered into with the Government to enlarge Jackson Lake reservoir In Wyoming, so that 170,000 acre-feet of water could be stored there for the North Side project. The bondholders will spend $400,000 on the Jackson Lake improve ments. Pioneer Dies at Ashland. ASHLAND, Or., Aug. 1. (Special.) Alexander McLeod, a pioneer of East ern 'Oregon and a resident of the South ern portion of the state for over 20 years died here last night, aged 76 years. He was a native of the province of Ontario, Canada, and In early life sailed the Great Lakes. He leaves" a widow and three daughters. BIG TIMBER SALE IS DUE Government to Act on Bids for 600, 000,000 Feet in Idaho. LEWISTON, Idaho. Aug. 1. (Spe cial.) Bids for the purchase of 600,000, 000 feet of timber from the Government in what Is known as the Lolo and El dorado districts near Orollno will be opened at the office of the district for ester at Missoula tomorrow, unless an extension of a month is asked by re sponsible parties. The plans for manufacturing and marketing the lumber provide for the building of an extensive railroad sys tem Into the timber belt from Oroflno, or at a point nearby, and the rebuilding of the Clearwater line from Oroflno to Arrow Junction. It is declared the sale of this timber will be a big factor In determining when the Northern Pacific will construct the Missoula cutoff. Pendleton to See Auto Streetcars. PENDLETON, Or.. Aug. 1. (Spe- ... . . . . A,.t f ii ho I Installed In the West, are to be in op eration in Pendleton Deiore mo oy Ing of the Roundup. Two 25-passen-ger cars already have been ordered and are now being built in Portland. When received they will run on regular schedule about the city and to the Eastern Oregon Hospital for the In sane. Streetcar rates will be charged. Pear Blight Thought Eradicated. COTTAGE GROVE. Or., Aug. L (Special.) That pear blight was erad icated from Lane County with the burn ing of two orchards In this vicinity a couple weeks ago Is the opinion of Fruit Inspector Stewart. Mr. Stewart has examined every orchard from Douglas County to Linn County and has found no further trace of the dis ease. Mrs. George . Paddack Injured. Leaving her bed Thursday for prac tically the first time sines last Jan uary, Mrs. George E. Paddack fell ami broke her hip when har crutches slipped. She Is 58 years old, and Is reported in a serious condition at Oooil Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. Paddack Is the wife of Rev. George E. Paddack. C0RVALLIS FOLK ON PICNIC Sports Are Held at Oaks and tm jier Spread L'nder Trees. Former and present residents of Cor vallts Joined in a Corvallls celebration yesterday at The Oaks. Several hun dred of tbem were on band and took part In a programme of music, ath letics and sports of various kinds and took supper under the trees. The early part of the afternoon was devoted to taking In the sights Of the resort. At 6:30 supper was served and shortly afterward a programme of sports and races for children and grownups was held. Prises were Awarded. In the evening the celebrat- ors mingled with the rest of The Oak' crowd. FIREB0AT BERTH OFFERED George II. Williams May Be Docked at 17th Street by Courtesy. The Flreboat Gaorg H. Williams ! to be given a berth at the foot nf Seventeenth street, through an ar rangement made yesterday by Mayor Albee with the management of th American Can Company. The Mayor has been trying for sev eral weeks past to And a good site In the lower harbor, but not until yes terday did any of the dock owners offer the city free berth spacs for the boat. The site given Is nsar ths com pany's plant and Is said to bo well suited for the boat. $10. Will semi a new 32U piano to your home for $215 "Mid-Hummer Prlca," balance $6 monthly. So Graves Muxlc Company's adv. Pago. 10. sec. I Adv.