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Xf vi V . f V w;. 1 f V... '..X. ,,f , ,V XX.: .J . ..? K3? or WW not only m pnce butm quality and quantity is it unrivalled ii r i i ill ii -i ia i i- j i " i.irij'x ! i l -s-a wf-st-ci 1 ii r iv tl.j. viua. i . ii - A1 RE YOU GOING AWAY? Have The Journal follow you to give you all the news from home. - :.:: ; .i Tha Weathtir-Falr tonight - and , tomorrow r northwest 'winds.: ;J vol: vl'-'no. 107. s' "v Journal Circulation Yesterday Was 2811 i. ' PORTLAND, ; OREGON; TUESDAY EVENING, JULY; 0, 1907. SIXTEEN PAGES. BDTOT!" TWft . rTTrJTS OW nUtl 4XT KTwa w , . -. . stamps, mi cures FFFFrTIVF MFTHflD E MHOSEN FOR BDSTIPIG I CMI1L COMBllS IH TRUSTS ATTEMPT HADE T0,DYSA3I1TE BI.LN1) BOSS Courts to Be Asked to Issue Injunctions Followed By the Appointment of Re ceivers Attorney-General Bonaparte and Assistant Purdy Decide Upon a Startling Policy to End Monopoly (Journal Special Service,) Washington, July 9. Department of justice officials have decided upon a new and startling policy toward the corporations violating the anti-trust act and it is expected it will be given a trial in a very short time. The issue of injunctions, followed by the appointment of receiv , ers, is briefly the step the courts will be asked to take in dealing with the big combinations that have ignored the bherman anti trust law so far and have felt easy in the belief that fines would be all the punishment they might expect. The policy was decided upon by Attorney-General Bonaparte and Milton D. Furdy,ttrust expert, alter careiui and mature delib eration, and there i3 every promise that it will shake the trusts as nothing before has done. If the views of the attorney-general and hia cluef Jttutea is a cer tainty in the future and there will be more alarm among the com binations than thev have ever felt before. ,- , It is the belief of the two lawyers" that the injunction and receiver plan will do more to break up the trusts than anything that could be tried or any new law that could be put upon the boojes. Jn sue- " . ' . . 1 . . . A . . I A ' 1 ' 1 1 1 1 1 cessiui actions against tne trusts up to tnis time iiuie nas Deen ac complished. Ihe payment of fines has had no practical effect and the trusts have simply assessed these losses against the public and gone on doing business as in the past, throttling competition and fixing prices to suit themselves. The proposition opens up a vast field and will undoubtedly be fought on the part of the trusts with a fierceness heretofore un known. This plin probably will be pursued in the tobacco and powder trusts.. ... . T . .-. . - - PUBLIC 1 PAY I Cordwood and Coal Hardto Secure and Consumers Are at Mercy of Mine Owners and "Sailroads Labor Condi tions and High-Priced Timber Eat Up Profits. Cordwood and coal are hard to get and Shnurt b paid for. Coal dealers " aay Ittiey cannot help it, that the fault la IlLtha mlneownera and the railroads. WoocNlealers contend that the situation la beyond their direction and that they are the creatures of circumstance caused by labor conditions, high price of tlm bar. more sawmills nd no cars. 'Up body seems to be able to better matters and consequently the "consumer must; pay the freight. Every woodyard in town is ror sai. according to the men who deal ln wood, nd increasing cost of production Is putting a ortmp In the profits until tho nrriwood Stack and ricks beffin to look like the outlines of the poorhouse to those who have sunk their money In such investments. .. , w - .. - Cordwood West Begging. . The olden time when oordwood was begging for I2.7S and i a cord has passed forever, according to the promi nent dealers of the city, and they tell the reason Why. .It -used to be r few ' years ago that men would work 10 and 12 nours .,unjr mr x aoa fi.DV. ai that time a dealer could have one team haul 10 and as high as 16 cords of wood during the hours of one working day. Teams could be hired for $1 a day and could be purchased for (160. Hay oost j9 a ton and other reed was cheap in proportion. ' , ' , .; Csrs too were plenty and Sunday trains were run where 16 oars or more could be put on a siding or along the main line and loaded by bl crews of men bv the wood dealers. , Every little town up and down the line sold wood was v as Its chief shipping product and glad to get it to the market. Rent for storage grounds -was cheai and it "was sosslble to lease a bloc! for not more than $30 a month for either a short or a Ions- time. Present conditions are different,- the wood dealers say, Cordwood sells to day for J5.60 to 18.50 a cord delivered in four-foot lengths.- The average prioe is t. jiiven at tnis price tne dealers say .they are making no more money than under the old times, and some say not so much. It is argued that men now get $2.60 and IS ' a day and that they will not work more than eight hours a day and consequently haul an average of about six cords a day. Teams that last year could be hired in the woods for $6 a day are now earning 18 and more hauling lumoor. Horses cannot be bought for much less tnan, 1500 a span. Hay la now worth 128, a ton and other feed has up in proportion. Wagons and all kinds of gear are higher and to cap the climax no cars can be had except at lonf Inter- Railroad companies will load west bound empties with wood if the wood' is on the; spot, but even the empties are hard to get. - Rent for grounds has gone up and general "conditions are making tne me or tne cord wood man one of worry and tribulation. valuable as Gold The dealers also sav that tlmbernwn. ers all look upon their holdings as gold mines ana win not sen Tor less than the trees would be worth for lumber, which shuts the wood man out , of the market, ah tne places wnere wood used (Continued on Page Two.) DR. VAN GESNER WILL SERVING i- " ., . - ? ft nk R I 17 v Ji mr rhl ifV 1 ILL if m v xmm w WW i n i i . i t r l A V U M A V t I I V ill' II I 1 II W "ft MET -PEA E IT CITY HULL School Children of Multno mah County Will Tomor row Contest for Prizes With Beautiful Flowers of Their Own Baising. GEK0XDI0 TRIES TO ESCAPE TO OLD HATJKTS For Weeks the Little Horti culturists Have Been Care fully Tending Vines and the Showing Will Be Well Worth Going to See. Flowers are nature's jewels, with whose wealth she decks her summer beauty. Croly. On the third floor of the city hall tomorrow wlU be held the second nual flower exhibit of the Multnomah eounty schoql children, the hours being between 1 and o'clock D. m. Every school in the county will nave a col lection of sweet peas on exhibition and tne committee in charge believes mat is will surprise those who see the en semble. School children are unred ta have their sweet pea bouquets at the count superintendent r ornce in tne citr ha before 1 o'clock, as the awards wlU be made oy tne judges at that time, it was announced this morning that no competitor shall receive more than one prise, in order that a greater number of prises might oe awarded. Three County Cash Prises. There are three county cash prises. the first being for (4, the second for S3 and the third lor iz. There are also three cash prizes for each of the six divisions. The first prise Is worth S3, the second II and the third 60 cents, or a year's subscription to School and Home. The flowers and the wav the bououet is arranged counts for nolnta and care should be exercised in this re spect. f or weeks tne children nave been carefully nurturing the tender vines and have succeeded in rrowlnar soma stIen. did varieties of sweet peas. The corri dors on the third floor of the city hall will be decorated for the occasion, and the public is extended a cordial Invita tion to attend. There will be no charge for admission. Arrangement of Divisions. Following is the arrangement of the different divisions: Division 1, known as the West Side -v.".'',: .;.-. 'frt- . fiv v ' 1 (. '-' " 1 ill'. ? , , - y II ' II MKp ?l lnf'A)m (Continued on Page Two.) REFUSE TO HEM OPERATORS' PLEA Western Union Will Not Give an Inch in Effort to Settle Strike. Blind Boss John Condon, who controls gambling In Chicago. Ho says.: "Somewhere between a cigar and a million dollars any man can be bought." By this standard he ha measured men and forced his way. uneducated and sightless, through hordes of envious politicians and gam. Djers to tne inrone oi tne unaer worm. his nouse in umcago was blown up last night by an unknown enemy, but the "boss" escaped in Jury; f GENERAL GREElj Successor to General Jocelyn Assumes Charge of De partment tf Columbia. Dressed In civilian clothes, refusing to discuss the probability of war with Japan, and in the best of health. Gen eral A. W. Oreely, the new commander of the department of the Columbia, ar rived In Portland laat night and left this morning for Vancouver barracks. where he assumed command today, General Greeley was accompanied by Mrs, Oreely, Miss ' Gertrude Greely Major W. H. Sage, the new adjutant of the Fourth Infantry, and Lieutenant El Warfield. aide to General Greely. General Greelr has changed but lit tle in appearance since his' last visit to Portland and still wears th Jona flow ing whiskers that, added to nu tail n ure, make him a conspicuous figure in any gathering. He has lost little ef the energy - and vitality that characterised his actions in building the telegraph line- through Alaska and later made hid MISER NEARLY BIG RAFT Warship Milwaukee Narrow ly Escapes Destruction From Tow of Tug. fo: Dr. Alonxo, Van Gesner will appear at i. the county jail tomorrow morning una commence serving his sentence of Ave months for subornation of perjury, of which he was found guilty with Conr gressman Williamson, and Marlon B. Bigg", in the United States circuit, court -"la .IMS i 4 .!.' - Gesner has rbeen la the city glace United States Attorney William O. Bristol- filed the mandate handed down, by the United States circuit cdurt of ap peals and asked for commitment papers tor Gesner , and Biggs. Gesner asked for time, however, in which to arrange bis-private affairs and was granted on. til tomorrow morning. - - , Gesner has a.flae of 11.000 to pay In addition to serving his jail sentence, . lm romlnent figure in the soenes that Wdi-the-earthauake and iireat fian Tanciscoi i When, asked whether he cared to dis cuss the Japanese situation. General Greely- smiled and said nothing could be further from his thoughts. He said that he knew of no changes to be made at Vancouver and intimated that he know .of nothing else that would be of publto. Interest.. , After breakfast at the Portland hotel where the party put up after their , ar rival, from Chicago, the members left for Vancouver. : .,,.. General .Greely succeeds General Stephen P. Jocelyn. who was reaeaUy tUn because f the iUjalU 1 (Journal Special Barries.) San Francisco, July 9. The cruiser Milwaukee, racing from this port to pro tect American interests In the expected hullabaloo In Central America, escaped destruction off Point Arguello on the night of June 29 by a margin so narrow that Captain Mike Downey of the tug Dauntless, who was there, and saw It, still shudders when he talks about it The big tugboat which has Just re turned from the south, was towing from Astoria to San Diego a great log raft. It contained 6,000 logs and had a dis placement of about 30,000 tons, being T60 feet in length, and had a draft of 14 feet ' The raft was attached to the Daunt less by a line nearly as long aa the raft Itself.- It was shortly after mid night, and the blackest, dirtiest nlirht. Captain Downey says, that he ever saw at sea or. on shore. A nasty sea was running nd a dense fog blanketed the waters. The lights had blown out on the raft and the Dauntless was hove to while a boat's crew from the tug made ,a perilous trip to relight them. Suddenly a great white shape loomed up. heading straight ror tne iauntiess. It was the Milwaukee. Not until It was within ZOO feet of the tug did the cruiser's lookout sight the ' towboat's lights, c Out In the night rang his cry of warning. Sharp 'orders were passed and the cruiser swerved lust fn time to avoid running down the tug. So dost did the warship pass that those AGENTS LEAEN THAT MIKADO IS PLOTTING TO STRIKE AMEBICA e (Journal Special Service.) 4 4 Washington, D. C, July 9.A 4 new and startling explanation for the sending of the Atlantic fleet to the Pacific ocean, is that 4 American secret agents in Japan have sent sensational lnforma- tion to this country that Japan 4 is active in certain directions. 41 The mikado Is said to be plan- e 4 nlng a coup in spite of all as- e entrances to the contrary. s (Joeraal Special Sanies.) Oakland, Cal., July 9. Hopes Of a speedy settlement of the telegraphers' strike were abandoned this morning when the assistant general superintend ent refused to receive a committee of strikers, informing them through the chief operator that the company had no Intention of recedinar from Its altitude and recognising the strikers other than as ex-employes and of hearing individ ually any grievances mey may nave. The committee refused to entertain the proposition. The conference lasted lit tle mora than fire minutes. President Small of the telegraphers hastened to strike headquarters and It is believed that within a short time he will issue orders for a strike In another large city. President Small says the orders to call out. the operators at Chicago may be Issued today. He declares the strike Will now be fought to the bitter end. President Small of the telegraphers Issued the following statement: "The coming of Labor Commissioner OED WARRIOR IS EASILY iCAPTURED Apache Chieftain Hears of Fighting in Native Land ; and Seeks to Return. (Continued on Page. Two.) (Journal Special Service.) -Law-ton, Okla., July Geronlxnot the) old Apache-warrior, while attending -celebration Saturday at Cache, mm at guest of the Comanche cJUef, Quanali .." Parker, made an attempt to escape across the Texas Panhandle Into Max Ico. A detail of soldiers' from Fort Bill rounded him up and brought -hint back . He had been missing over night. . but - waa overtaken several miles out and made no resistance. - n . - He said he had -heard of recent trov , ble with: the Apaches near El Paso and, wanted to help his people fight,- He also said his domestio affairs were irkaom and his eighth wliaJeft hlnx He has been drinking heavily and recently ' stole out and remained away all night' When the Invitation, came for him to attend th& celebration near the mouth. ' tain home of Chief 'Parker. Geronlmo " waa highly pleased, several hmi'M in. dlans participated in a sham battle and iai roDoery ana tne 01a mam became highly enthuslastla During the excitement he slipped quietly away and was not missed for several hours. CHAUTAUQUA ASSEMBLY -MEETS UNDER OAK TREES The fourteenth annual session of the Willamette Valley Chautauqua associa tion was opened this morning at Glad stone park with the weather conditions perfect and a good attendance for the oDenlna- day. Under the great moss- huna- oaks and sheltering firs many are camped, enjoying the cool grounds and more are coming. Here is rest, recre ation, a close touch with nature, quicx transportation to town, a nne literary treat with class work for those who wish to specialise, clear spring water and plenty of it and- all provisions eaxilv obtainable. . Having tested the joys of the simple life with the touch of mental stimulus, small wonder that families come year alter year to camp at unautauqua. ' Xnsio Opens Program. In the large beehive dome of the asso ciation hall the program was opened with musio by the Chemawa Indian band, followed by Invocation by Rev. E. Clarence Oakley of Oregon City. Rev. Clarence True Wilson, D. D., of Port land gave the opening address, indors ing the Chautauqua movement and speaking of the value and purpose of ed ucation. At the close of the program study classes were organised under the different. Instructors. Following is the program of class work. 8 to 10 a, m. Junior. Bible study, Mrs. Alice M, Handsaker; 9 to 11 a. m. Phy sical culture. Professor A. M. Grllley 9 to 10 a. nv English literature. Dr. B. J. Hoadley; to 1 a. m. Elocution, Professor -w. Eusrene Knox: 10 to 11 a m. United States Hiatory. Hon. Willis C. Hawley, M. C.: 10 to 11 a m. Do Bltttfl fplanee, Itlss Xilllaa XlBglai 10 Fourteenth Annual Session Opened at Gladstone Park This Morning Under Favorable Auspicesnd With a Good Attendance. to 11 a m. Bible study. Rev. James Hoffman Batten; 11 to 1 a m. "Chan tauqua Forum," Mrs. Eva Emery Dye, A M. ; 3:80 p. m W. C. T. U Round table, Mrs. Lucia Faxon Additon; 9 to 11 a m. Music classes. Dr. R, A. Herl- tage. Dr. Xrebe Today's Seotues The lecturer for today Is Dr. Stanlev L. Krebs of Evanston. Illinois: hii on the program for a lecture this aites noon at 2 o'clock, and again -this even ing at 8 p. in. His afternoon auhlent is "Wonders of -, the World Within." This evening he speaks on "Mnti of Mediums and Mind Readers Exposed. " ur. n.mu uuwim mucn attention when he spoke before the Chautaqua tn 1904.and his unusual subject, tnnthw with his magnetic presence and elo quence, rami mm one of the most re- marxaiue piaiiorm SDeaJcera lutfnM thm public - At tne close of ' his lectures peopie noes: arouna Dim to ask him questions for he brings the unseen near. He is a member of the National Society for Psychical Research and hia nmri- ments and- studies make tha t soul life seem very., real and personal. ' Professor W,' Bureno Kno vef Ta- eeosa 9rtui Us aar eX ths imm w eloeutton. gava a reading this afternoon. . Many noted , men have been engaged' tti Kl PfOa-rame, amonr whom are these Henry A.' Buchtel, D. D IJUvD., governor of Colorado. will lee. Jul' 11 n' 1 HI" subjects' are Theodora Roosevelt" ' and "Pleasant- : ness of American Life." United State Senator Elmer J. Burkett will speak July 1 on VThe New Woman and tho Young ; Man."' and July 17 on . "The American Flag." Dr. John Roach Stra ton of Chicago lectures July 11. It and 14. f His Ionics are "The Destiny of the Lost l" an-J'The W'lll-o'-the-WIsp" -r-or""Short Cuts.-..' - v Hon. Frank 8.Hgn of Illinois, a clever cartoonist and platform speaker, ' will 'deliver ; two - llluatrated lnrturaa. July'13 and 14. Dr. Frank Kinlli t( the Warren . Avenue I'onrrpiMilnr". t church, Chtcairo, lectures TuH,i.v, juiy is, on "The lan of Our Tl'" ' 1iv. James Hoffman ratten ni -'r'nlivsr three addresses, July 16, 18 and 2k. Tomn Is a Pasture. ThS forum under the rnnnn t Mra Emery I.ye. will be feature. Dally parliament ariii XCaaiiaujd. oa 1 z U i -it r f i -