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6 i ii in i' i THE OREGON SUNDAY JOURNAL, PORTL AND, SUNDAY MORNING, JUNE 13, . 1909. PENDLETON HIGH SCHOOL BAND CLOSES SUCCESSFUL SEASON ! OFFICIALS 10 " f r i irp rnn ! BLfflt HRE m h m' m m r s I I IILUIl r Commissioner Campbell At tributes Cause of Cottage Grove Disaster to Insuffi cient Inspection of Koad's Bridges. ',. (Special Dlsjmtch to The Journal.) Salem, Ore., June 12. In his official report filed today Railroad Commlsslon- mr Thomas ,K. Campbell attributes the cause of the rpcenl wrecK near Cottage Grove, on the line of the Oregon & Southeastern railway to negligence of the officials of the Toad In reference particularly to improper and Insuffi cient Inspection of bridges. It Is stated that the bridge which went down under the passenger train was decayed at points where truss rods pierced the heavy timbers, but had the appearance of firmness. The decayed parts should have been detected if proper care had been used In the inspection of the bridge, ,1 Commissioner Campbell says, i On August 14, 1908, Commissioner Os I wald West Inspected this road and made t a report which was afterward transmlt I ted to the Oregon & Southeastern Rall- !oad company. In that report he called the attention of the management to the fact that the bridges and treaties had , reached an age when renewals were nec- lessary, and recommended that, owing to ( the heavy logging trains operated on ! the road, bridges should be carefully i watched and strengthened until such time as they were renewed. Company Reports Bridges Safe. ; Later. September 17, the company re I . ported to the commission that It had found its bridges and trestles In good J physical condition with the exception of " one trestle, which had settled slightly I and which would be raised to grade. These facts were brought out in the in- vestlgation conducted by CommlBSloner j Caronbell at the scene of the wreck. I ' "In my Judgment," said -Commissioner 1 Campbell, "if a practical, thorough in- Bpectlon of this bridge had been made 1 at that time by the railroad company ; the weakness would have been disclosed, j I found that holes had been bored In J chords near the ends, where inspectors j might naturally expect to find decay, ar.a the testimony shows that they f found the timbers In fair condition at points where tests were made. I . Practical Tests Not Made. ' "The testimony shows, however," ,: continues Mr. Campbell, "that practical I tests of timbers were not made at or I near tne truss rods where subsequent t events showed the weakness existed. I Relieve that If this had been done either v boring or sounding the bidden weak . xiess -would have been disclosed." The railroad company has promised to strengthen two other bridges built ; about the same time as the one which ', went down under the train, before heavy traffic Is resumed. The age of the swreeked bridge was shout seven years. Mr. Campbell says if the bridge had been covered It would have lasted 20 .years. Commissioner Campbell hurried to the ' i . . ,. B t -. ..:.; bi Pendleton, Or., June 12. Following are the names and positions of the Pendleton High School band, which has just closed a season of successful playing: Drums, A. Jordon (bass), C. Jo'rdon (snare); cor nets, Ernest Croby, L. Anderson, C. Cole and C. Powers; baritones, O. Storey, N. Kimball; clarinet, B. McCarthy; trombone, F. Hayes; base tuba, R. Rowland; alto, L. M. McFatridge, E. Marston; director, Pro fessor Frank Carruth. scene of the wreck, ahout five miles from Cottage Grove, and arrived Sunday afternoon. Inasmuch as a hearlne at Rntimrine hud been srheduled and a number of witnesses subpoenaed, other members or the commission coum not go to Cottage Grove. Mr. Campbell was accompanied by Assistant Kngineer Earle and Secretary George Goodall of the commission. Passengers Lucky Esoapa. "We found the single passenger coaeh that comprised the train lying partly submerged in about six feet of water, amid broken pieces of the bridge. After carefully looking over the wreck age, we concluded that the passengers In this car were most fortunate to have gotten out alive, as the rails before the bridge fell were about 26 feet above water," reads the report. "The top chord and batter posts of the span were In fair condition, the only sign of decay being dry rot In the vi cinity of and where truss rods pierced the timbers that composed the ton and bottom chords. A peculiar condition is that timbers standing vertically were wMl preserved, while horizontal tim bers showed no outward signs of de-ca- and were decayed In the center near the bolts wbere truss rods pierced them." Ecuador exports about 20,000 tons of vegetable Ivory annually, of which Ger many takes about one half and the United States one fourth. I 2L CONSIDER THE GOOD WILL OF OUR CUSTOMERS As one of our most valuable assets, and we realize that to obtain and hold the favorable opinion of our patrons we must give full value. The fact that many of our mer patrons is evidence that c satisfaction. sales are made to friends of for ur instruments and methods give Our organization was planned and is conducted on the idea of giving the kind of service that will bring favorable comment from those with whom we deal. In our belief, there is no better way to conserve our own inter ests, and it certainly works to the advantage of the purchasers. Buying here is not a speculation it means certainty of satis faction, for we consider a sale concluded only when the customer is convinced in his own mind that he has received the worth of his money. If this policy appeals to you, we shall be glad to have you inspect our offerings. Steinway Pianos Victor Talking Machines WE RENT, TUNE AND REPAIR PIANOS srte. gnaw wk-Bwmtt0Bmki Sixth and Morrison, Opposite Postoffice 0. . C. SECURES NOTED SPEAKERS Graduates Will Be Addressed by Dr. Dyott and Pres dent Bryan, W. S. C. (Special Dispatch to Th Journal ) Oreson Agricultural College, Corval lls, June 12. The commencement pro gram, the final details of which were completed Friday, promises to be very attractive, several pleasing features having been added to the usual exer cises. The Junior party will be held Saturday, June 12, and the commence ment day exercises, which will complete the program, will take place Wednes day, June 16. The college has been exceptionally fortunate this year in obtaining two very noted speakers, Dr. Luther A. Py ott of Portland, who will deliver the baccalaureate sermon, and President h.noch Albert Bryan of Washington State college, who will give the com mencement nddress. One notable fea ture of the program will be the presen tation of the comic opera "Mikado" by the school of music, a play in which a lurge number of the student body will take part. The complete program as It has been presented, Is as follows: Sunday, 11 a. m.. baccalaureate ser mon by Dr. I.uther A. Oyott of the First Congregational church, Portland. Commencement Program. Monday, 3:30 a. m., class day exer cises, which will Include speeches by several members of the class and the formal dedication of the bandstand, the senior gift to the college; 4am re ception by President W. J. Kerf In honor of the frraduating- class; 8:30 p m.. opera "Mikado." Tuesday 3:00 p. m., regimental pa rade by the cadets on the college campus; 6:30 p. m . alumni banquet Wednesday 10:00 a. m, commence ment address by President Enoch Al bert Bryan. The two class speakers of the day will be Miss Violet J. I. Han cock, the salutatorlan. who will speak upon "The Necessity of Education for Women," and Jesse J. l'eddloord, the valedictorian, whose address will be "Oregon, Our Opportunity." The Kraduatini? class shows a larjre Increase over last year. One hundred and twelve students will graduate from the regular courses, and 11 have ap plied for advanced grades. The elec trical engineering department will give the largest number of diplomas, 33 students receiving degrees In that de partment. The departments of domestic science, agriculture and commerce will each have 19 graduates. SPOKANE WUIS LAWS CHANGED Shippers Demand Same Ap peal Right as Carriers District Sj'stem. (Hearst News by tenfrtst Leased Wire.) Washington, June 12. The proposed amendments to the interstate commerce commlslon laws which, as announced, would he submitted to President Taft by persons interested In the Spokane case, were laid before the president today. o. iiauir jones aiui Keoresentattve foinaexter of Washington presented the ueicgaunn. composed or S stens, headed by H. N. Stenlicns NEZ PERCE VIEED SEE AT 3 HEWH Rains in Inland Empire Sec tions Spell Big Spring and Fall Crops. 'Special Dispatch to The Jonriuil.) Spokane, Wash, June 12. Thrve slight rains fell throughout eastern anrt central Washington and a oart of Idaho during the week and bumoer crops are expected. Weather conditions are the best in years for both spring and fall wheat. ' It is estimated by farmers in the Nez Perce reservation in Idaho, thnt the yield will be y. 000. 000 bushels nf wheat this year. Wheat In the Big Bend country presents jin excellent ap pearance. There has been some trouble with cut worms in parts of Stevens county, oats being the most affected 1 be cut worm pest struck most nt the truck gardens about Spokane. Gard ners are taking: desperate misurp tr, eradicate them. pokane cltl- riH. thetr at. torney In the hearings held hsfnr o,. Interstate commerce commission. The proposed amendments to the law as it stands are the result of experience obtained In the long fight for more cquuaoie rreignt rates from St. Paul mm points east to Spokane and the sur rounding territory. No Square Deal to Shipper. Many defects, it is claimed, were found in the present law. One of these is that It gives to the railroads the right to appeal to the courts from rate de cisions of the Interstate commerce com mission, but does not give the same right to the shipper. Mr. Stephens con tended that there could not be any dif ference in principle between the ship per and the carrier. He said that if to require the common carrier to carry property at any unreasonable rate was taking ooperty without due process of i' ae Xor that, rea8on was confisca tion of the carrier's property, It fol- lV,eden.e,Ce3s?r"y that u confisca r,J L I "n,PP"'s property to charge 2iLeP5 frm the sh'PIer anything ?n ir hH a rpRf",n'ble rate. The sTilp per did not enjoy equal protection of the OUR SHOWING OF MEN'S and YOUNG MEN'S SUITS Decidedly tlie largest and BEST In tlie city. Being HAND-TAILORED they keep their SHARE and LOOKS longer than any other and being modestly priced It will be to YOUR advantage to see them. Spring Suits $20 to $40 Leading Clothier BEN SELLING law with the railroad, If he could not have the same remedy as the common carrier In alleged confiscation. District Commissioners Desired. Ii addition to such an amendment, the visitors suggested to the president the amendment of the interstate commerce law in such a way that commissioners might be appointed for various districts and territories to handle matters aris ing in the different sectons, appenls from their decisions to the full board of commislsoners being allowed. Pa cific coast and far west people must incur great expense in coming to Wash ing to present cases, It was pointed out. The visitors discussed the subject of reparation and took up the matter of amending the law so that no rate should be raised by a carrier until after a hear ing. Notice of any proposed advance of rates should also be given in the terri tory affected. The president said he Intended to give careful consideration to all propositions for amendment, so as to discuss the question in his message to congress in December. TYPHOID EPIDEMIC DI E TO HOUSEFLIES Trenton, N. J.. June 12. House flies are hold responsible for the spread of typhoid fever in this city by the Health authorities. Kor the first time In 20 years the disease has broken out in the New jersey state prison, and a gen eral epidemic among the prisoners is feared. The disease has also broken out In the state asylum and the New Jersey State Home for Girls. Dr. Alton S. Ftlt, city health officer, says there Is no doubt the outbreak is due to house flies. The disease is in its most viru lent form. TWO SMALL BOYS WANTED BY "POLICE The police are today looking for Kojr Nelson, aged 12, and Rudolph Nunch, the same number of yeas of age. who escaped yesterdav mornin- from the de tention home. The boys wanted to see the parade last night and got away from the home In good time. The Nunch boy's parents live at 735 Vancouver avenue. ACCUSES HUSBAND OF STEALING MONEY Mrs. Mary Clemens of 91 H First treet has reported to the oollce thnt her husband. William E. Clemens, en tered her rooms and abstracted J40 from her purse, which was lying near by. She wants the money back and has asked the authorities to endeavor to locate her missing mate. Wallowa Club Files Complaint. JSpeetil Dispatch to The Jnoroal ) Wallowa, Or.. June 12. Alleging that the blanket rate on wool was discrim inatory because it gave Joseph an equaJ chance with Enterprise In shipping wool, and at the same time demanding that the rate be mede the same to En terprise as to Wallowa, the Enterprise Commercial club presented its case to the railroad commissioners here this week. A decision is expected In the near future. vSt WE SOLICIT YOUR ACCOUNT FOR ALL NEEDS IN OUR LINE. WE KNOW OUR PRICES AND TERMS WILL PLEASE YOU. Your Porch Is the Recreation Spot of Your Home Your summer reception room, so to speak make it as cozy, comfortable and attractive as you can. 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