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THE SUNPAT OREGOXIAX. PORTLAND. DECEMBER 13. 1914. 7 DEMOCRATS CAUCUS CALL IN SENATE Effort to Be Made to Avoid Extra Session of Congress . After March 4 Next. NIGHT SESSIONS PROBABLE Lane of Oregon, Following EUs Usual Custom, Refuses to Join and Says He Will Vote Re gardless of Party's Action. WASHINGTON, Dee. 12. Senate democrats in caucus determined today to speed up the legislative r.ogramme to avoid the necessity of an extra ses sion at the end of tne Sixty-third Con Crress on March 4 next. It was decided to abandon a Ions holiday recress, the Senators agreeing to confer with House leaders on a plan to recess over Christmas, from Decem ber 22 to December 28. and to remain Jn session New Year's week, except for Mew Year's day. It? was decided to hold night sessions at least in the Benate once a week, and oftener if the steering committee should deem it necessary. Appropriation bills will have the right of way in the Senate as rapidly as they come from the Houee, Senator Kern, chairman of the committee, said. "The legislative programme will not tie extensive otherwise. The Philip pines measure and the shlppfng bill will be taken up as soon as they come from their committees, but the appro priation bills will be taken up im mediately," he said. OREGONIAX NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, Dec. 12. Senator Lane, of Ore gon, following his custom, refused to day to attend the Democratic caucus, called to map out a legislative pro gramme for the short session of" Con gress. Senator Lane, after attending one caucus, announced he would never attend another. He said he believed all public business should be trans acted in the open. He furthermore said he objected to caucuses, because he was unwilling to surrender his right to vote according to his convictions and that he would not support any measure merely be cause it had the approval of a ma jority of the Democratic caucus. 000 on roads In 1914. The Siskiyou unit of the Pacific highway has cost I to date $160,000. or $12,000 a mile. From Ashland's western outskirts to the Poor Farm, about five miles, the expense has been nearly $12,000 a mile, or a total of $52,000. This stretch has an asphalt wearing -surface five inches thick, and was contract work. From the Poorfarm to Med ford, less than seven miles, the cost was $74,000. di vided between county and state, aver aging $11,000 a mile. The Central Point unit was the most expensive, costing $16,000 a mile. This, however, includes the cost of machin ery and material, the entire expense over this particular area, amounting to nearly $55,000. The county did this work. About $25,000 was applied on new construction and grading, while the maintenance of the roads through out the county in general cost nearly $30,000. The foregoing figures are semi-official as given out by the Coun ty Court. More than half of the paved surface completed on the Pacific high way to date has a concrete base. LA FOLLETTE IS BACKED LABOR ORGANIZATIONS PLEAD FOR SENATES ACTIOJT. Administration Leaders Are Anxious That Safety at Sea Treaty Shall Be Ratified Soon. WASHINGTON, Dec. 12. Adminis tration leaders determined today to press for ratification by the Senate the safety at sea treaty, which grew out of the London maritime conference last year and mentioned by President Wilson in his message. Opposition de veloped when Senator La Follette sought an amendment which would give the United States authority to legislate against involuntary servi tude of sailors and for other ameliora tion of the condition of seamen. The seamen's bill, passed by both houses at the last session, but later referred to the Senate committee on commerce, is championed by labor or ganizations, and Senator La Follette, speaking on the safety at sea treaty today, declared in his opinion that the seamen's bill, if enacted, would be in validated by the treaty in its present form. The foreign relations committee has an amendment to the treaty, but sup porters of the seamen's bill think it is not broad enough. Executive sessions on the treaty probably will be held daily. Members of labor organizations sent floods of telegrams from throughout the country today, urging appeals to Senators in favor of Senator La Fol lette's position. THIRD NEGRO LYNCHED I.O( SIlAS TIE SUSPECT TO TREK AND BURN HIM. Victim Dies Protesting; Innocence as Flames Envelop Htm Parish Lynch ing? Record Eight In Year. 6HRF.VEPORT. La., Dec 12. Charred remnants of Watkina Lewis, the third negro to die at the hands of mobs as a result of the murder of Charles Hicks, postmaster at Sylves ter. La., last week, were found today near Sylvester, bound to a. tree with coils of wire. The burning of Lewis makes a total ef eight lynchings in this parish in the last year, five negroes having been Tut to death in the last 10 days. Tobey lwi and Monroe Lewis were lynched last week for their alleged part in the lilcks murder. Stories brought here tell of a mob of 200 white men. formed In the out skirts of Sylvester last night. Lewis cringing with fear, was taken from the Jail there, placed In a motorcar and whirled to the mob. Not a word was spoken as the little cavalcade formed, and with the negro in the cen ter marched to a giant tree near the Texas line, I.ewis was bound to the tree trunk. Fallen trees and branches were heaped about him. Before the fire was lighted Lewis repeatedly was asked to confess his T'art In the crime or to divulge the hid ing place of a large sum of money said lo nave been stolen from the postmas ter's store. "I didn't do it," he screamed as the flames leaped about him. When the fire enveloped him the mob dispersed. The town of Sylvester was quiet to il ay. However, District Judce T. 1". Hell ordered a grand Jury to convene next Wednesday to attempt to Identify raemoers or me moD. GERMAN WAR VIEW GIVEN linlletln Decries Actions of Allies and Charges Brutality. i IT. Wolfe, a naturalized German who resides at the Wheeldon Apartments lias received a bulletin Marked "No. " which presents the German side of the cause of the great European war now Deing waged. The bulletin tells how Germany's enemies allied themselves, speaks of a breach of the Geneva Convention by tne rrencn troops and sharpshooters. (llscuoses the payment of the German war loan and comments on the state of the war at the time of its publica tion. October 26, 1914. It states that the French, English 'no rtussian nations Had an under standing regarding the war. tells how the French soldiers treated German wounded brutally, accuses Belgium of rvot Deing neutral and tells how eairer. ly money was advanced by citizens of Germany to the Government.- G. E. MCRRIS CHIEF JUSTICE Successor to II. D. Crow, of Spo kane, Named by Supreme Bench. OLiYMPIA, Wash., Dec. 12. (Special.) Judge George K. Morris, of Seattle, was elected by his associates on the Supreme bench today to succeed Her man D. Crow, of Spokane, as Chief Jus tice for tlie two-year term, beginning January 11, 1915. Judge Morris, a na tive of New York, has practiced law in this state since 1890, was elected first to the King County Superior Court in 1902 and re-elected twice. In 1909. when the Legislature in creased the membership of the Supreme Court from seven to nine. Judge Mor ris was appointed by Governor Hay to one of the new positions and the fol lowing year was elected for- the six- year term, ending January, 1917. Choice of Chief Justice, under the rule of the court, was made between the three judges whose terms expire next. Judges Morris. Emmett T. Parker and Mark A. Fullerton, but Judge Fullerton was eliminated, having been Chief Justice previously. FAULTFINDER IS JAILED Slan Dissatisfied With Meat at Way. farers' Inn to Serve SO Days. VANCOUVER, Wash.. Dec. 12 (Spe- rial.) Josef Rausch. who found fault with rood rurnished at the Wayfarers' Inn. conducted by the Ministerial Asso ciation of Vancouver and the City Coun cil, was sentenced by Police Magistrate l'arcel today to pass 30 days in the city Jail. Rausch, who says he is a veteran of the Spanish-American war. had no money when he arrived here and was sent to the Wayfarers' Inn. where he was put to work for an hour cutting wood. A meal which was not to his liking was given to him as his pay. He raid the place was a bunco joint and the meal was worth nothing. He was arrested and told his troubles to the l'olice Judge. JACKSON SPENDS $500,000 Pacific Highway Adds $180,000 to Cost of Road Work and Repair, ASHLAND. Or.. Dec. 12. (Special.) Jcckson County has spent nearly $500,- GOVERNOR WEST TO PRACTICE LAW HERE Official Announces Intent to Form Portland Firm With C. C. McCoIIoch. FEDERAL PLUM MAY LURE ACCOUNTING BILL REFUSED Clackamas Action Aimed Against Carfare and Meal Items. OREGON CITY. Or., Dec. 12. (Spe cial.) Objecting to an item of $23.65 for meals and carfare, the County Court has refused to allow the bill of E. H. Collls & Co. for $1054.65 for account ing the county's books under the new uniform accounting law. ' "I do not live in Oregon City, yet I do not expect the taxpayers to give me money to pay my meals and car fare." said County Judge H. S. Ander son this morning. After the accountants had recom mended that all bills brought before the County Court be Itemized, the bill of Collis & Co. was submitted to the court with practically no items men tioned. The bill simply charged the county with $940 for auditing the books. Democrat Silent as to Offer Reported Made to Him to Write of Legis lature for Paper Exec utive Xow 41. SALEM, Or., Dec. 12. (Special.) Oswald West. Governor of Oregon, an nounced today that after his term of office expires early in January he will engage in the practice of law in Port land. He and Claude C. McCoIIoch, ex State Senator from Baker County, and Governor West's lieutenant on the floor of the SenaAe at the 1913 session of the Legislature, have formed a partnership to be known as West & McCoIIoch. "I am not a candidate for any office or an applicant for any office," said the Governor when asked if he were out for politics. "My present Intention is to go to Portland and make that my future home. My future business shall bo the practice of law." Mr. West said he would ' not be located permanently in Portland until probably the first of June when he would move his family there. However, he intends to be in the metropolis meanwhile two or three days a week. While he had nothing to say on the subject it is known he will be in Salem as much as possible during the coming session of the Legislature. Newspaper Offer Reported. The Governor declined to affirm or deny a report that he would do journalistic work for a Portland paper during the Legislative session. It is known, however, that he has Deen asked to write a series of articles relating to the work of the general assembly and it is believed he will do so If he has the time. Friends of Mr. West do not believe his announcement that he is out of politics would dijter him from accept ing an important Federal appointment if it were tendered him. He has been frequently mentioned in connection with the chairmanship of the Alaskan Railway Commission, which carries with it a salary of $12,000 a year, and he has been quoted as saying he would like the work of that office. The re election of Senator Chamberlain is a factor in his favor in connection with the appointment. Democrats here say. West Now 41 Years Old. Mr. West Is 41. years old. He is a graduate of the Oregon Law School, of this city. Before entering politics he was connected with the Ladd & Bush bank, of Salem, rising from office boy to teller. He was State Land Agent from September. 1903, to May, 1907, when he became a member of the State Railroad Commission. He became Gov ernor in January, 1911. While serving as Railroad Commis sioner a friend asked him if he would be a candidate for re-election. He re plied: I shall not be a candidate for Rail road Commissioner. I am a candidate for Governor. It is just as easy to be elected Governor as it is to be elected Railroad Commissioner and the office is considered a more important one." One of Mr. West's spectacular "stunts" as a Railroad Commissioner was to examine personally several miles of track, the condition of which was in dispute. He "hit the ties" lit erlly, for as he walked along the tracK he tested the nails, rails and ties by pounding them with 4. hammer. His spectacular "stunts" as Governor are legion. OIlEfciON STOCKMAN. THREE TIMES WINNER T PORT LAND SHOW. GIVEN GOLD K1SDAL, I ssSi?sj" " . - ' . : J i '- I ' f 1" - 11 sq- Jt -ttWl.. VSi Edward W. Coles. Three times winner of the grand champion carload of cat tle at the Pacific Northwest Live stock Show at the North Port land Union Stockyards, Edward W. Coles, of Haines, Or., was presented with a handsome gold medal by the Union Stockyards Company this week, followin the successful stock show just closed. He much appreciated the award. Mr. Coles exhibited the prize car load of fine beef cattle at the Portland show in 1912, 1913 and 1914. In 1911 he showed the steer that won the proud place of grand champion of the show. The suc cessful stockman is a native of Oregon, having been born at Haines 36 years ago, and Is a son of Fred C Coles, an Oregon pio neer. He give; his attention to Hereford and Durham cattle and has about 300 head of thorough breds. He has exhibited only at the Portland shows. TURKS RAID CONSULATE BRITISH OFFICIAL STOLEN AWAY I IT ARABIA. Italian Diplomatic Office Bcviesed When English Subject Takes Ref nge at That Place. ROME. Dec. 11. (Delayed in trans mission.) An incident of considerable gravity has occurred at Hodeida, a sea port of Arabia on the Red Sea, 100 miles northwest of Mocha. It appears from advices that have been received here that the Turks, on learning that G. A. Richardson, the British Consul, was still in town, tried to enter his house to arrest him. Consul Richardson escaped to the neighboring Italian Consulate, which place the Turks besieged in spite of the fact that the Italian Consul, Slgnor Ceccbi. a son of the well-known ex plorer, immediately came to the defense of his colleague. Richardson was taken prisoner and dragged forcibly to a boat, which then left for an unknown destination. As British subjects in Turkey are under American protection, the Ameri can Embassy at Constantinople, it is said, has been asked for information regarding the reported violence against a British subject, while Italy is inquir ing about the alleged violation of her Consulate. A Great Sacrifice Sale of , The World-Renowned Hart Schaffner & Marx Suits and Overcoats These cold days call for warm garments, and these are here for you at a great saving to your pocketbook. Before making your purchase of Overcoats or Suits be sure to see these, the world's renowned garments. For qual ity, workmanship and a perfect fit they're recognized the world over as sec ond to none. The prices quoted below are absolutely genuine reductions : $20 H., S. & M. Su;ts d1 fT A A and Overcoats. tplU.UU $25 H., S. & M. Suits d- O rvpr and Overcoats . P-LO. It) $30 H., S. & M. Suits (199 fO, and Overcoats tpAA.OKJ $35 H S. & M. Suits and Overcoats $40 H., S. & M. Suits and Overcoats ' $35 H., S. '& M. Full Dress & Tuxedo Suits $26.25 $29.95 $26.25 All Blue and Black Suits and Overcoats Included. Menu's Fine Winter-Weight Underwear Greatly Reduced. 1 Off on All Bath Robes, House Coats, Smok 4 ing Jackets, Lounging Robes, Mackinaws, etc. ' . . Come to This Store for your Xmas Gifts. The Best of Everything Men Wear. Sam'l Rosenblatt & Co. The Men's Shop for Quality and Service ( KM Copyrijit Hart Schaffner & Mara Northwest Corner Third and Morrison. QUIPS ALL NEUTRAL Gridiron Club Merriment Con fined Between Oceans. CANNON WELCOMED BACK in his absence from Washington, Sullo way exclaimed: "That means no more inspection cruises by the naval committee." When Cannon learned that the Ameri can troODS had been withdrawn from Vera Cruz November 23 he exclaimed: "I thought 1 heard firing on that day. It must have been that salute to the flas." Harry J. Brown, Washington cor respondent of The Oragonian. was elected a member of the club. Vanishing Bull Moose,' "Dry" JfaTjr and Failure to Saluto flag in Mexico Antony tbc Subjects of Satirical Amusement. WASHINGTON", Dec. 12. Members of the Cabinet, ' Congressmen, diplomats and leaders of all activities of the Na tion's life gathered around the board here tonight at the Gridiron Club's Winter dinner. President Wilson's earnest injunc tion to the American people to refrain from public discussion of war issues was strictly regarded and the location of every one of the many satires and dramatic skits was always within the shore limits of the two oceans which bound the Americas. , "Old Home" week brought together some old spirits under the kindly eye of the Goddess of liberty "on an ele vated pcrcb, who had come to welcome them. Cannon Ticket Read Oae Way. "Uncle Joe" cannon was among the first arrivals, and when asked how long he was going to stay replied: "Well. I didn't buy no return ticket." Cy Sulloway, another returned Con pressman, announced that up his way 'the hunting is poor, all the Bull Moose have been killed off." When Nicholas I.ongworth appeared. Cannon Inquired: "How's the family, Nick? Bring 'em all to the celebration?" I.ongworth "All except father-in-law." - Oyster Bay Lonesome Enough. Cannon "Why don't you persuade him to stay In some of those lonesome places he writes about?" ' Longworth "There aia't no lone somer place than Oyster Bay right now." When told that Secretary Daniels had shollshed the wine mess on warships TAG DAY FUND IS $500 12-Hour Sale for Salvation Army Rescue Home Succeeds. Approximately t500 was realized from the sale of tags for the Salvation Army rescue home fund yesterday. The sale began at 9 o'clock yesterday morning and prevailed until 9:30 o'clock last night. Miss Maisie MacMaster, stationed in Ldpman, Wolfe & Co.'s store, with a number of her friends, took in the most money, their sales amounting to $82. Miss Margaret Ayers. -who presided at the Benson Hotel, was second, collect ing 32. Little Miss Mayo Methot, stationed at the Perkins Hotel, took In $18, and her helper. Master Arnold MacDonald, dressed like Uncle Sam, collected $11. Those in charge of the tag day were Miss Frances K. Gotschall and Miss Nora Hudespeth. The patronesses were Mrs. William J. Ladd, Mrs. S. M. Mears, Mrs. L. F. Additon. Mrs. E. C. Sheviin, Mrs. J. D. Farrell, Miss Ella Hirsch, Mrs. Gay Ixmbard. Mrs. Andrew Porter and Mrs. Robert Tate. L. W. BUCKLEY LEAVES Will Take Charge of Dedicatory Ex ercises of Oregon Building. Jj. W. Buckley, who was manager of the Manufacturers' and Land Products Show and who was Identified also with the Livestock Show, just ended, left last night for San Francisco, to take up his new duties as chairman of the arrangements committee in charge of the dedicatory exercises for the new Oregon building at the Panama-Pacific Exposition. The Oregon Commission recently ap pointed Mr. Buckley to that charge ami an elaborate programme for the open ing is wanted. The opening will be January 1. Mr. Buckley will remain in San Francisco until May 1. He was accompanied last night by W. C. Beebe, who will work with him. TURKEY MAKES PROMISE AMERICAN INTERESTS TO RECEIVE PROTECTION IN EMPIRE. Chief Desire Said to Be to Obtain Di rect Control Without Guardian ship of Embassies. WASHINGTON. Dec. 12. Informal assurances have been given Ambassa dor Morgenthau at Constantinople fcy members of the Ottoman Cabinet that American institutions in Turkey will receive similar treatment to that ac corded foreign Institutions In this country. Secretary Bryan made public today without comment the following paraphrase of Mr. Morgenthau's mes sage: "The American Ambassador at Con stantinople has had an interview with the Minister of Public Instruction and the Minister of the Interior. They pro pose that American institutions shall be treated the same as foreign institu tion are treated in the United States and will delay for 60 days the enforce ment of most of the instructions that are objectionable. They stated that their chief desire is to secure- super visory control and direct relations with foreign institutions without guardian ship of the embassy. "The Minister of the Interior, now Acting Minister of Finance, has as sumed temporarily posts of Minister of War and Minister of Marine. Whole sale deportation of French and English from Beirut to Damascus occurred on the 9th and 10th by order of the Da mascus commandant. The Minister of Interior has promised to stop these de portations as contrary to his orders. "Definite assurances were secured that French and others (word not de cipherable) employed in American in stitutions of a charitable and educa tional character and many employed by American firms are to remain unmo lested as a matter of favor to the United States. "The State Department declines to assume the risk of transporting money from Smyrna to Scala Nova. The Ten nessee is to be sent to Alexandria for funds for Jaffa. Money will also be sent to Jerusalem." London scientists arc investigating a rare mineral found lti rocks In Wales that ra tlines a faint lirht In Itn natural state. for Christmas morning a genuine ORIENTAL R-TJ-G Klfiv thousand knives are turned out dally by tho Sheffield (England) cutlery workshop?'- ; ' contributes the Joy in one's house that makes that day a merry one for all and for all time It makes a distinctive, beautiful, serviceable and practical gift; and It is the practical ttuU will be most appreciated this year. Come in and Inspect our wonderful array of beautiful grift pieces thousands of rugs ttr-meet every requirement of size and taste. Make your selection now for Christmas delivery and settle the question at once. Inritrefft ' Oriental Rug Dealers In tne West. Corner Tenth and Alder Streets TWO TAXIDERMISTS FINED Men rractlce Without License After Being Warned. For practicing taxidermy without a state license, Fred Breeze and Bob Mar tell were arrested by Deputy Game Wardens Frank Ervin and K. H. Clark. Martel was fined 125 yesterday, but in default of bail Breeze was placed in the County Jail. His trial has been set for next Wednesday in Judge Jones' court. The records of the firm were seized and are being held as evidence. According to the deputies, the accused have been warned several times. A more stringent watch is being made on restaurants, hotels, boarding and rooming-houses by the many dep uty game wardens since the arrest of the Portland Hotel management for having deer meat, ducks and black bass in cold storage without proper seal of the Fish nd Game Commission. Depu ties Ervin and Clark made the arrest. Elbert Bede Would Be Chief Clerk. COTTAGE GROVE, Or.. Dec 13. (Special.) Elbert Bede, editor of the Sentinel, is a candidate tor chief clerk of the committee on engrossment of bills at the approaching session of the Legislature. He rras the support of the Lane County delegation and has re ceived a large number of encouraging letters from the Representatives - elect. quite a number being pledges of sup port. Mr. Bede was a candidate for the lower house, but was defeated In the primaries by a few votes. 5V from lier to Mm buy him a useful christmas gift, this year useful gifts from this men's shop will be doubly appreciated. . a gift coming from this store carries added value, courteous treat ment and experienced salesmen to help you in your selection. the largest line of exclusive neckwear ever shown in Portland, 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50 to $5.00. silk hose, 50c, 75c, $1.00 to $2.50. silk and linen handkerchiefs, 25c to $2.00. leather novelties, famous mark cross make, $1.00 to $15. suitcases and bags, $5.00 to $30.00. umbrellas and canes, $1.00 to $15.00. scarf pins, links, tie clasps and watch chains, 25c to $10. silk, flannel and linen shirts, $1.50 to $10.00. "skating: and motoring knit coats, $4.00 to $12.50. silk pajamas and night shirts, $5.00 to $15.00. lined and unlined gloves, $1.50 to $6.00. hats, $3.00 to $15.00. bath robes, smoke coats,' $5 to $20. fancy and full dress vests, $4.00 to $15.00. the prince of gifts a merchandise certificate issued. for any amount from $1 to $50 mail orders will receive prompt and careful attention. HITS agent for mark cross leather goods. knox hat agent 331 Washington street near broadway