THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, PORTLAND, AUGUST .. 1917. FREE PHONES MOT TO BE PERMITTED Public Service Commission V Refuses Application of Receiver West. MEW PATRONS MUST. PAY X.atvs of 1911 Quoted In Support of Decision, WhicU lixpressly Pro hibits Business-Getting Plan of Home Company. BALEM, Or., Aug. 4. (Special.) Holding- that free service allowed new nubscribers for a given time would be unlawful discrimination, against old subscribers and bolstering its order by citing rules in similar cases in other states, notably Pennsylvania and Min nesota, the Oregon Public Service Com mission today denied an application of Oswald West, receiver for the Home Telephone & Telegraph Company, ask ing that the company be allowed to grant new patrons free telephone serv ice for three months. West's application was In the form of a supplementary rate schedule for resi dence service, providing a rate of $2.25 a month with 25 cents discount if paid on or before the 10th of the current month, and an appended note read: "Charge for service will not begin until three months from date of instal lation." The receiver asked to have the ruling petitioned for go into effect August 1, but the Commission held up action and did not give hearing until that date. It was contended by the company that free service of three months would result eventually in increased revenues without adding materially to expense of operation or throwing added burden on present subscribers and that new busi ness could be secured at much less ex pense than by any other means of ad vertising. Argument was offered by the company to show that the privilege asked for is not contrary to the public utility act, but the Commission does not concur in this and quotes fxom chapter 279, laws of 1911, to prove" that free service to new subscribers would be in violation of the law. "The giving of free service for three months or for any other length of time, or reduced rate to new subscrib ers, is the giving of undue and unrea sonable preference and advantage to the new subscribers over the old ones and is condemned by section 65 of the act," says the Commission's order. "Any utility which furnishes or offers to furnish service at free or reduced rates, or which makes any concession what soever to new subscribers, not only vio lates boht the letter and spirit of the act. but subjects those to whom such service Is furnished to a severe pen alty." In support of this section 66 is quoted. The order says further that to allow the petition would be to encourage the stifling of legitimate competition. ershlp of elevators, mills, and other farmers marketing facilities. A, 10. Bowen, of North Dakota, and also of the National League, will assist. The meetings so far arranged are under the auspices of the State Orange, and have bean arranged by C. B. Keg ley, state master and appraiser for the Federal Land Bank here. . GONZAGA FACULTY NAMED Rev. James M. Brogan Reappointed President of Vniverslty. FPOKANE, Wash.. Aug. 4. (Special.) The Rev. James M. Brogan, for the last four years president of Oonzaga University, will continue to hold the office as head of the institution for the coming year, according to the annual appointments announced today. The Rev. Paul P. Sauer, S. J., ex treasurer and registrar of the univer sity, who has been away sinco 1916, will return to hold his old position. Rev. George O. Fox. S. J., who has been 6n the faculty at Santa Clara Col lege, comes to teach philosophy and English to the seniors and to become director of dramatics, .succeeding Father William A. Garrigan. who goes to Seattle College in Seattle. Houn' Dog's Curiosity Is Cause of Big Fire. Canine T'psets Hornets' Nest and Master, In Setting Fire to It. Starts Bluze That Doea SIOO.OOO Damage. OFFICER WARNS OF WAR'S SERIOUSNESS Tacoma Navy Lieutenant Says - Submarine Menace Not Appreciated. . PLAGUE-BOUND CITY PORT m ACOJIA. Wash.. Aug. 4.- -L A (Special.) common houn dog's curiosity caused a bad fire at Mineral in the Big h2 Bottom country of Eastern Lewis County today and 75 men are now hemming in the " flames, according to word reaching the forest su perevisor here. The dog went-search-ing around- for excitement and ran into a hornets nest and tore it away. They demanded immediate re prisals and started after him. There upon the dog's master went after the horde with a torch. It ignited the brush upon which the nest was suspended and the fire leaped into the higher growth. The latest report said that 45 acres had been burned over and that more than 200 cords of shingle bolts were destroyed. Nothing further was said in the report about the dog's condition. The loss already is estimated at $100,000. SW1FI " MEH ASSEMBLE REPRESENTATIVES OF LIVESTOCK I.ISTRY EXCHANGE IDEAS. Development of Business Throughout Pacific Northwest by Company' Agents Is Purpose of Gathering. Representatives of the various indus tries connected with and related to the Swift livestock industry in North Portland met at the Benson Hotel last night for an informal banquet and an exchange of ideas and experiences. Traveling men and agents from vari ous parts of the Northwest were called In for the meeting. More than 70 men sat down to the table. The object was to gain an inter change of opinions so that the live stock industry or the Northwest may be further developed and the business Interests of the North Portland indus tries may be further enhanced. The vents of the evening brought vividly to the minds of the group that the present highly developed stage of the livestock business is in striking con trast to the condition of comparative neglect that prevailed here 10 years ago before the Swift interests en tered the field. The following companies wtre repre sented: Union Meat Company, Portland Union Etock Yards Company, Portland Cattle Loan Company. Columbia Basin Wool Warehouse Company and the Livestock btate Bank. Carlton F. Swift, assistant cashier ef the Livestock State Bank, was toast master, una principal speakers were C C. Colt, president of the Union Meat Company; w. H. Uaughtrey, president of the stock yards; W. P. Dickey, pres ident of the Cattle Loan Company: T J. Mahoney, cashier of the Livestock State Bank; E. V. Rumble, of the ware house conipany. and several others. FARMER LEAGUE SPREADS Organizers From Xortli Dakota In vade Washington. I SPOKANE, Wash., Aug. 4. (Special.) Two representatives of the Farmers' Non-Partisan League, an organization "having its chief field of activity ir. North. Dakota, arrived in Spokane to day to begin a month's campaign in Washington state, to assist in a simi lar movement here, and the state own- TITIAN AIDS MERCY WORK Painting of Old Master, Long Dead, Lives to Do Good in World War. The famous Titian painting, genuine work of the old master, which is being exhibited for the benefit of the Oregon Army and Navy Auxiliary, will be shown mornings and afternoons in the Meier & Frank auditorium, beginning tomorrow. "Laiarus Being Raised From the Dead." is one of the three Titian masterpieces in the United States and was brought to America by the brother of Napoleon. In the Napoleonic wars some soldier slashed it from the frame, and a bullet hole through the knee of one figure is testimony to the stirring events through which it passed. It depicts Christ raising Lazarus front the dead, with Mary, Martha. Peter, J ams and John as awed witnesses. The painting is in the typical Titian colors of reds, yellows and browns, and its extreme age and value as an art treas ure render it almost beyond price. HUMIDITY REGISTERS 56 Forecast for Today Offers Xo Hope of Itelief From Oppressive Heat. If you noticed the oppressive quality of yesterday's weather, you were pay ing tribute to the extreme humidity, which registered at B8 per cent by the Weather Bureau instruments. Aside from that, the sun was sultry enough on its own account, forcing the official thermometer to 85 degrees. Little comrort-ia round in the pre diction for today, save by fortunate vacationists who will frolic at the beach or in the greenwood. The fore cast for today ia warmer, with north westerly winds. DISLOYAL SPOUSE SUED Wife Says Husband Put Ban on Flag and National Anthem. Careless Use of Soap Spoils the Hair Soap should be used very carefully If you want to keep your hair looking its best. Most soaps and prepared shampoos contain too much alkali. This dries the scalp, makes the hair brittle and ruins it. The best thing for steady use is Just ordinary mulsified cocoanut oil (which is pure and greaseless), and is better than the most expensive soap or any thing else you can use. One or two teaspoonfuls will cleanse the hair and scalp thoroughly. Simply moisten the hair with water and rub it in. It makes an abundance of rich, creamy lather, which rinses out easily. removing every particle of dust, dirt. dandruff and excessive oil. The h: dr:os quickly and evenly, and it leaves the scalp soft and the hair fine and silky, bright, lustrous,, fluffy and easy to manage. ' Ton can get mulsified cocoanut oil at any pharmacy: It's very cheap, and a few ounces will supply every mem ber of the family for months. Adv. TACOMA. Wash.. Aug. 4. (Special.) Alleging that her husband has strong pro-German tendencies and forbids the singing of patriotic songs in his house. Mrs. Olive Stewin has started suit for divorce against Gustav Stewin in the Superior Court here. She avers that Stewin will not have an American fla displayed in his home, does not allow an American song of any kind to be sung in their home, or any uphold of American ideas or ideals and that on April 12 last he struck her for sing ing "The Star-Spangled Banner." The Stewins married in 1396 and have four children. ' Wcdell Foss Writes Interesting let ter to Brother Misleading Infor mation in American Xewspa pers Severely Censured. TACOMA. Wash., Aug. 4. (Special.) Wedell Foss, Tacoma lawyer and now Lieutenant on a United States cruiser, writing from a port "somewhere in the world" to his brother, H. O. Foss, of Tacoma, believes that the United States is taking the war altogether. too lightly. for he believes that this country has entered into a long struggle and that It should be so regarded. Writing from "At Anchor' on Juno 2. Lieutenant Foss says: As we have in the past, we are still ruising around, here ana tnere, wnn as much secrecy and mystery as De fore. We made one trip of 17 days and put into port for three days. We ex pected to stay indefinitely, but three days later we sailed again this time for our present port, which, by tne way,-is considerably larger man ia- oma. Portland and San Francisco com bined. - It is one of the famed cities of the world n its beauty, wealth and natural wonders. You will notice that I have not told you where we are. or where we are going. We couldn't tell you the latter. even if we wanted to. As lor getting back, you all know as much about that as I do. It is beginning to look as though the Germans could fight in definitely. I should say that they could fight as long as their submarine cam paign lasts and a couple of years longer. Je far as that goes, their sub marine campaign is going fairly well and they may be building more and larger "subs." Russian Situation Dubious. Every Navy officer I have talked with is very dubious about the situa tion in Russia. Not one has any hope that the nation will ever give any real aid. It is not an absurd statement to make that it will take America and England several yeears to whip 'Me and Gott." There is no antidote for the submarine absolutely none. All newspaper talk to the contrary is crim inal. I am taking up so much of your time, as I believe that very few per sons at home fully appreciate the seri ousness of the situation. The last newspapers I saw, those of May 4, were full of so much that was misleading that it was appalling. Our sailors are the best lot of men you ever saw. Wars are lost or won depending upon the average sailor or soldier, and in this we take courage. as our average fighter is patient, hard working and works or suffers in si lence. We have no trouble In enforc ing any order or rule that pertains to our safety. They will stand for hours at a telescope and for days at a time or half the night. The punishments we give out are for the greater part for other infractions rather than for slighting duty. We entered an infected port where cholera and plague existed. Our men had had no fruit for three weeks, and you know the sailor. Still. when we granted liberty to 1500 from three t-hlps our patrol was able to find only two who had bought fruit. All Food Dolled. We have a large vat on the quarter dock filled with boiling water, which Is kept at the boiling point by steam pipes trom the engine room. Lvery article of food that comes aboard from these ports goes through this vat. Some food is dipped in a chemical. So you see that we do not eat the green fresh vegetables we need so badly. When. ever we see lettuce or celery ashore our mouths just water. Of course, we can boil it, but we want it fresh. Did you ever eat boiled lettuce or radishes? Try it." Lieutenant Foss says that the cost of living is very high in the city off which hia ship is anchored. A meal which would cost 50 cents on the Pa cific Coast would bring $2 there. He says that the sailors were anxious to hear about the conscription act and concludes his letter by saying that this is a young man's war, for of the 40 of ficers on the vessel, aside from the Captain, the oldest is but 35. FIRES NEAR SPOKANE GAIN State Aid Is Requested Tby Commls sioners of County. SPOKANE, Wash.. Aug. 4. (Special.) With the dry season on and forest brush and grass fires breaking out at various points, the county is great' handicapped in iignting the tires and protecting property, with only one fire warden, the County Commissioners de clared today. They sent a letter to Deputy State Fire Warden Owens, of Deer Park, ask ing for assistance. The matter will also be taken up direct with the state. "It is a shame that the state is so lax in Its system cf protecting the county against forest fires,' stated Commls sioner Howard. LONDON SEES U.S.OFFICERS Desire Expressed to Extend Welcome to Whole Regiment. LONDON, Aug. 5. Several officers of the American units were seen for the first time today in the streets of Lon don. Their presence aroused much interes and cumulated the public desire to see a whole regiment parade here and' to extend to them a welcome. Western "'remount zones," at which full information may be obtained, embrac ing Idaho, Minnesota. Montana, North Dakota. Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming and Washington, is at Fort Keogh. Mont. COOS CONTRACTOR BURIED Fred Mcljcan Long Engaged Railroad Construction. in MAItSHFIELD, Or.. Aug. 4. (Spe cial.) Fred McLean, a railroad con tractor of this city, was buried with Knights of Pythias honors in the local cemetery this week. He was a native of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Is land, but had been engaged in work in America for two decades. He was en gaged at different times on the Cana dian Pacific ami other railroad work. He was superintendent of construction on the Coos Bay, Roseburg A Eastern Railroad between Coos Bay and Myrtle Point and directed the work for tho three years it was in progress. Four years ago he managed the construction of the Coos Bay Terminal Railroad be tween Marshfield and North Bend, and since then, in partnership with Hugh McLain. postmaster of Marshfield, filled several rocking contracts on the Willamette-Pacific Railroad. Mr. McLean was a charter member of the Knights of Pythias lodge. No. 3, of Vancouver, B. C. I. W. W. CAMP IS ORDERLY Columbus Officials Deny Report Deported Men Are Obstreperous. COLUMBUS. N. M.. Aug. 4. Acting Mayor Elliott and J. R. Blair, president of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, today authorized a denial of published reports that depredations were being committed in Columbus by men from the I. W. W. camp, where 1100 men de ported from Bisbee July 12 are staying. Mayor Elliott and Mr. Blair stated that as far as they knew there was no truth in reports that men from the camp had raided a bread wagon or soft drink stands. They asserted that although the city authorities and the citizens of Colum bus generally were not in sympathy with the I. W. W. movement, they had no complaint to make concerning the conduct of the men in the camp and that no disturbance of any kind had been traced to members of the I. W. W. since they came to Columbus. They also denied that state aid to control the men had been requested. 66 G ray PI weray M ,99 Clothes That Satisfy Oar new cash selling system means just this--- We guarantee to duplicate in value suits sold by other stores for $30 and $35 at our price every day in the year. . . . We guarantee to duplicate in value suits sold by other stores for $40 and $45 at our price every day in the year...... Most everyone knows that Chesterfield Clothes are the best. Let us prove it! We like lookers A. V JLLo Gray Washington at West Park: ALIEN DRAFT IS AIM CANADA ADOPTS DRAFT Senate Advances Bill to Second Reading After Protest. OTTAWA. Ont., Aug. 4. The Cana dian Senate late last night advanced to second reading the conscription act, thereby insuring its passage through Parliament and maKing certain that it will become law. A motion by the opposition that the act should not take effect until after general election was defeated, 44 to 4. Three Senators who are claused as Government followers, voted for the motion. Nine Liberals, Including the leader in the Senate, voted for the second read ing of the bill. The measure will be come a law next week. Washington to Enter Into Ne gotiations With Allies. CARRANZA WANTS COPPER Mexican Chief Would Have Ameri cans Reopen Mines. TUCSON, Aril., Aug. 4. Governor P. Elias Calles. of Sonora, arrived here en route to New York last Monday. He was joined here uy Raoul R. Pomin gues, Mexican Conau1 at Tucson. They left immediately for the Kast. It was reported at the time of their departure that Callea planned to lay the matter of the return of the big cop per companies that had withdrawn from Sonora before the chief executives of the companies, having failed in negotia tions with officials of the companies at the border. Later it was said. Callea had been ordered by Carranza to ob tain at any cost the return of the com panics. ARMY SEEKING HORSES GOVERNMENT rt'RCHASIN'G AXI. MALS IX OPEX MARKETS. ' Jopiin Releases Devore. JOPL1N. Mo., Aug. 4. Josh Bevore former New York National League player, tonight was unconditionally re leased by the Jopiin Western league club. Hal Brokaw, recently release by Omaha and "Rabbit" Carlisle, for merly with Lincoln, have been signed by Jopiin as has Danny McMillan, of Granby. Mo., a right-handed pitcher with the Central Association last season. Cavalry anil Light and Heavy Artillery Horses and Lead. Wheel and Pack Males la Pemaod. WASHINGTON, July 27. That the Government may procure needed horses and mules for use in the Army the Sec retary of War has authorized the Quartermaster-General to purchase mature specification animals in the open roar. ket ...... This gives the farmer and breeder an opportunity to sell .direct to the Government and only responsible dealer, breeder or farmer who can sup ply one or more carloads of animals at a sanitary place. suitable- for feeding. Inspecting, branding and loading on cars, is invited to get in. touch with Army purchasing officers. The types of animals required are cavalry horses, light artillery horses, heavy artillery horses for siege bat teries, wheel mules, lead mules and pack mules. . . It is realised that in the present emergency the greater percentage of the animals must necessarily be ob tained through organized dealers who have the machinery for handling large numbers, but nevertheless purchasing boards in each of the four remount zones" into which the country is di vided, will b reserved-to inspect ani mals offered by farmers and breeders In not 'less than carload lots. .Breeders, farmers an dealers are asked to notify purchasing officers of the zones in "which they desire to sup ply animals, the prices at which they propose to supply animals and the points of delivery. A bond of 5 per cent of the total con sideration involved will be required by the Government in contracts for the sale of more than 100 animals. In the case of .contracts for 100 animals, or less, to accommodate the farmer and breeder, no bond is required, but 5 per cent of the purchase price will be re tained until purchases are complete. Arrangements have been made for the payment of vouchers at the close of each (lay's business for all animals pur chased. The headquarters of the Army's BALLOON TRAVELS RAPIDLY Army Signal Corps Makes Record of 83 6 Miles in Six Hours. WASECA. Minn., Aug. 4. Four offi cers of the Army Signal Corps ended a balloon flight from Omaha on a farm four miles south of this city today. The trip of 226 miles was made in six hours, which is said to be a record. The Journey was uneventful. Butte Streetcars Not Running, BUTTE. Mont., Aug. 4. Because of differences in respect to wages and working conditions between the rail way conipany and its employes, no streetcars are running in Butte today. The local union gave notice late yes terday afternoon that a sirike would be called thie morning. No attempt was made by the company to operate It cars today. Women Now to Make Pianos, MENOMINEE. Wis., July 25. The Holland Piano Manufacturing Com pany soon will begin instructing women in skilled lines of work with a view to having them take the place of men as the latter are called to the front or enter other Industries. The women will be engaged at bench and machine work and will be paid at the same rate as the men. . Pendleton Bathhouse Robbed. PENDLETON, Or.. Aug. 4. (Special.) Thieves broke into the Eagle Baths last night and robbed the till of 7.25 in small change. Entrance was effect ed by breaking a small window in the rear and kicking a panel out of a light door. It is believed that the office of Estea & Friedley, adjoining, was also entered, but nothing was missed. Socialist Would Call Conference, WASHINGTON, Aug. 4. A joint resolution asking the President to con vey to the belligerent powers the in vitation of Congress to elect delegates to an inter-parliamentary conference in this country, was Introduced today by Representative London, of New York, Socialist. . Ridgefieltl Man Will Fly. RIDGEFIELD. Wash.. Aug. 4. (Spe clal.) Ben Malkson, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Malkson, who own and con duct the Ridgeileid Hotel here, has en listed in the Aviation Corps. He is now in Portland and expects to leave for camp at once. Plea of India Plotters Overruled. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4. Demurrers entered by 40 defendants against in dlctments charging them with particl pation in a plot to overthrow British rule In India were overruled here today by Judge Frank RudUin. who deniefi also motions to quasn tne inuicimenig. EXCHANGE MAY FOLLOW avenue Southeast, at Twenty-fourth and Glisan streets last night. They were given rirst aid treatment by Dr. Karl P. Moran, and taken to St. Vincent's Hospital. Mr. Kelly has two broken ribs. House ' Immigration Committee He- ports Bill Providing lor Deporta tion of Foreigners Who Rc fuse to Submit to Draft. WASHINGTON. Aug. 4. Negotiations with the allies for drafting their citi lens in the new National Army will be entered into immediately by the State Department in accordance with th resolution recently passed by the Senate. This will require revision of treaties In the case of Italy and Japan and a common understanding wun tne omer nations involved. If the United States asserts the right to draft aliens here, the allied govern ments may Insist on military service for Americans resident among tnem. xo avoid having Americans enrolled com pulsory into foreign armies, some sort of exchange system may De evoivea similar to that now in operation be tween England, France and Russia, lTnder this ulan. Americans abroad lia ble to military service will be returned to this country while aliens here would be 6ent to their home armies. A resolution requesting the feecreiary of State to open negotiations with al lied governments to obtain their sanc tion for including tneir nationals in the armed forces of the united states came up today in tne jiouse, um. ou- jectton was made to consideration ana it went over until next week. The House immigration committee formally reported today ar bill under which aliens either may voluntarily submit to the draft or forfeit their right to American citiaenship and be deported. It pointed out that ' from all over the country tnere comes tne cry Of the rank Injustice of forcing Ameri can citizenship into tne war wnue alien slackers are here In "Vast num bers enjoying the. peaceful privileges of our country and immunity from fighting for the very integrity o their own countries. MOTORCYCLISTS ARE HURT Collision With Automobile Results Seriously to Two. B. Kelly and M. CeconI, stone masons from Crown Point. Or., were injured last night in a collision between their motorcycle and an automobile driven by L. M. Baldwin. 4804 Thirty-fourth TRAIN SMASHES INTO AUTO Baby Girl Is Bead, Father Dying, Mother Fatally Injured. BELLINGHAM, Wash., Aug. 4 Emil Pietila, of Monroe, Deputy Sheriff of Snohomish County, is dying in a Bur lington hospital, his wife Is prob ably fatally injured. a daughter years old la dead and an other daughter 6 years old is badly injured as a result of the Pietila auto mobile being struck by a Great North- car crossed the track in safety, but the Pietila car lacked Just enough getting over for the engine to hit the right rear wheel. The car was rolled into a ditch, Pietila being pinned beneath it. The others in the car were thrown clear of the car and the track. The train stopped and all the party was taken back to Burlington. California Adds 2000 Men. SACRAMENTO. Aug. 4. Approxi mately 2000 members of the California. National Guard will be called into Fed eral service tomorrow, through mobili zation orders issued Tuesday by Adjutant-General J. J. Borree. This is in addition to units already absorbed by the Federal Army, amounting to about 6500 men. i Gladstone Couple Get License. OREGON CITY. Or., Aug. 4.- fSne- ern train two miles northwest of Bur- J elal.) A marriage license was issued lington and 20 miles soutn or here at here today to Bernice Warren, aged 2:40 this afternoon. 35, and Paul E. Wyman, aged S5. both A machine Just ahea-1 of the Pietila of Gladstone. Attention! Corns Lift Off Doesn't hurt a bit to lift any corn or callus off-with finger. Phone your want ads to The Orego. nlan. Main 7070, A 60S5. No humbug! "You truly can lift off every hard corn, soft corn or corn between the toes, as well as. hard ened calluses on bottom of feet, without one bit of pain, A genius in Cincinnati discovered freezone. It is an ether compound and tiny bottles of this magic fluid can now be had at any drug store for a few cents. Apply several drops of this freezone upon a tender. corn or callus, ln- y all soreness disap- nd shortly you will e corn or eailus so d and loose that you lift It off with the fin gers. You feel no pain while applying freezone or afterwards. Just think! No more corns or calluses to torture you. and they go without causing one twinge of pain or soreness. Ladies! Keep a tiny bot tie of freezone on the drea ser and never let a corn or callus ache twice. Adv. j this Irei 11 fl pears an Ij ttl find the "V shriveled my This is something new in film masterpieces -Beginning Today u uu jvJ W j) , am ...... v i i - -their first feature uroduction. They have played in lota of pictures, from "The Daughter of the Gorls" to "The. Small Town Girl." Now THEY ARE STARS THEMSELVES The New York Telegraph says; "The Lee Kids in 'Two Little Imps are wonderful. They will endear themselves to the hearts of all the fun-loving people of America." HEARST-PATHE NEWS Morocco Our Ally; Los Angeles Water Supply En dangered by Explosion; Thousands at Beaches in New York Heat Wave; Paring American Aviators; Latest Pictures From Petrograd. COMEDY: "THE BRASS MONKEY." J i i ;