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THE 3I0RXIXG OBEGCmiAX, WEDNESDAY, rEBRITAIlT 23,' 1S20 TO REQUEST PfflAO BILL VETO Memorial From 2,000,000 Employes to Go to Wilson. NEW BOARD IS APPROVED President to Delay Action Until AXtorney-Genera I Passes on Legality of Measure. WASHINGTON. Feb. 24. Railroad labor decided tonight to ask Presi dent Wilson to veto the railroad re organization bilL In a memorial to be submitted, probably late tomorrow, the repre sentatives of 2.000,000 union workers will request the president to with hold his signature from the measure until they can present a brief of their reasons why it should not have execu tive approval. The announcement was made by B. M. Jewell, acting president of the railway employer department. Amer ican Federation of Labor, who, with E. J. Manion. president of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, and Timo thy Shea, acting president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, will draft the com munication. Wilson to Delay Actios. Knowledge of the president's In tention to have Attorney-General Palmer pass on the validity of the measure before passing on the bill did not deter the union leaders from their determnied course of action. Their claims of inequity against the legislation were explained to be aside from any question of the validity of the bill and they, therefore, purposed to carry the opposition through to the finish. The next step in the union pro gramme, which will not be developed definitely unless the' bill is approved, will be to test the constitutionality of the law. Various methods of bring ing this about were suggested, but all will be held in abeyance pending the president's action. Decision of the union officials to present their views to Mr. Wilson was reached suddenly. The course was not decided on, it was said, until It appeared no other plan would be gen erally accepted by the rank and file. Labor Clause to Be Attacked. Labor provisions of the bill admit tedly will be the most bitterly as sailed by the unions, but the plan also contemplates attack on the financial actions, which labor holds to be "unfair to the taxpayers and a burden on the government." The dividend provision of the law also will come in for condemnation, it was indicated. As a result of the decision to ask for presidential veto, consideration of the proposal for settlement of the controversy submitted by the presi dent and Director-General Hines will be largely perfunctory at tomorrow's meetings of the labor representatives. Old Objections Reopened. There remains for consideration the question whether the unions will join in the selection of a commission of experts to begin the gathering of data on wages and working conditions for submission to the tribunal created by the railroad bill. This question reopens the whole category of objections to the bill and, it was asserted, could be construed as meaning that the unions would ac cept that portion of the legislation. The union attitude on the trl-part-ite wage-handling machinery was de clared to be one of unalterable oppo sition. They prefer to deal directly with the railroad corporations, it was explained. Inter-union controversies aiso were rumored today about union meeting places. SfcATTLK OFFICE TO REOPEN Erie I First Line to Resume Operations In City. SEATTLE, Wash., Feb. 24. (Spe cial.) The railway owners apparent ly do not expect any delay in the re turn -of the lines from the govern ment. Ex-traffic officials whose terms of office were interrupted when the lines were taken over are being sought out by telegraph by eastern heads of departments with a view to filling offices as speedily as pos eible. The Erie railroad is the firet to resume operations in Seattle. H. J. Steeple, for 12 years general agent at Seattle, has accepted the post of commercial agent for this territory and has been authorized to find suit able quarters for his office at once. From the fact that the title has been changed from general to commercial agent, Mr. Steeple is of the opinion that the offices in Portland, Tacoma and Spokane may not be reopened but that the company business will be handled from Seattle headquarters. GUARD ATTRIAL ASKED (Continued From First Pae. ablcd the panel beyond hope of substi ttition, counsel for state and defense engaged in lengthy argument this morning In Judge Wilson's chambers. It was contended by C. D. Cunning ham and W. 11. Abel, special prose cutors, that the jury had been sep arated, in order to prevent furthel spread of the malady. George F. Vanderveer, counsel for the defense, declined to agree to this unless the court would dismiss A. F. Jackson, bailiff, against whom he had entered complaint. The proposed com promise was rejected by the court. In mid-afternon todav it was ported that Rdward Tarr. first of the jurors to become ill. had taken a marked relapse and was in serious condition. Miss Kuth M. Upton, ap pointed by the court to serve as nurse nnd bailiff in the Jury room, saM that Parr's relapse was not as severe as had been reported, and that there was no occasion for alarm. With four jurors incapacitated, it is obvious that the supply of alter nates, limited to two. is insufficient to permit present continuance of tb trial. Both state and defense mro reconciled to the enforced delay, as only the recovery of the sick jury men will bring about resumption of the case. As for the hunger strike of the defendants themselves, invoked by six of the accused Monday morning and augmented by the recruiting of three defendants this morning, it came to an end at noon today, . .The prison ers who protested against jail fare by hunger strike were Elmer Smith, James Mclnerney, Bert Bland, tu gene Barnett, O. C. Bland. J. H. Lamb, Britt Smith, Ray Becker and Mike Sheen an. . . IVoonday Meal Vanishes. The three latter defendants joined the strike this morning, but. aban doned with their fellows when the prison chef set forth the noonday meal. Though Sheriff Jeff Bartell Insists that the prisoners did not win their strike, and that further msuooroina tion will be met wltn lirm measures some slight concession was made to the demands of the accused men lor a more varied diet. The dinner that they attacked at luncheon hour for the iail vogue is stHI breakfast, din ner. supper consisted ol macaroni with tomatoes and onions, boiled beef, beans, bread and coffee. The specific complaint 01 tne pris oners had been lodged against two of the staple articles of prison diet macaroni and oatmeal mu9h. They are said to have assailed the macaroni with relish today. Offsetting this re port is the statement that John Lamb, one of the defendants, wept when an oatmeal breakfast was proffered him. Demand. Listed in Letter. The hunger Btrike of the nine de fendants in which Loren Roberts alone did not join, was announced to Sheriff Jeff Bartlett by a pencnea let ter. signed by six of the accused. "Bill of fare demanded" was its cap tion. It contained the following culi narv reauisitions: Breakiast Toast, ham or bacon. fried Dotatoes and coffee. Dinner Boiled dinner, consisting of sound meat and plenty of vege tables, with bread and coffee. Supper Fruit, bread and butter, beans or other vegetables and coffee. The demand closed with the under scored principle "No more mush or macaroni." Since the trial began the defendants have been receiving three meals daily, prepared in the prison kitchen, none of the other prisoners in the jail has entered complaint against the meals. The hunger strike came to Grays Harbor county as a distinct and puz zling innovation. Food Tossed Into Corridors. In the jail kitchen, cleanly and well appointed, the following menus have heretofore been prepared for the prisoners: Breakfast Mush, with sugar, three slices of bread, syrup or apple sauce, coffee. Dinner Boned potatoes, occasionally boiled beef or macaroni, beans, bread, coffee. Sup per Boiled potatoes or macaroni, beans, bread, coffee. The strike became effective when defendants threw their food into the jail corridors, or dumped their pan nikens without comment. No punish ment was given to the recalcitrants. Sheriff Bartell declaring that hunger alone would serve to bring the prison rebels to terms. But throughout the strike the mild punishment of with drawing permission to shave, to re ceive newspapers or magazines, food from friends, or the solace of tobacco, was enforced. Vantrerveer, as I. W. W. counse served notice upon the prosecution this morning that he will no', permit alienists employed by the state to make further ' examination of Loren Roberts, defendant, who is alleged to be insane. Dr. William Hottse-rf Portland, ap pointed by the prosecution, and who already has made one examination, was to have re-examined Roberts with respect to his mental condition. The defense contends that Roberts is the prey dementia praecox. When the subject of re-examination by Dr. House for the state was broached to day. Vanderveer met it with flat re fusal. Adjournment of court until tomor row was taken today by Judge Wil son, pending further developments ir the condition of the sick jurors. Un less they have made marked recov ery it is certain that a further ad journment will be taken tomorrow morning. tffj " lit vVw I a Jr i""''ii'' mum ,i. III Ki I LIGGETT AUTHORIZES MOVE Camp Lewis Commander Ordered to Supply Troops. SAX FRAXCISCO, Feb. 24. Licu-tenant-General Hunter Liggett, com manding the western department of the army, today authorized the com manding officer at jCamp Lewis, Washington, to comply with the re quest of Governor Hart of Washing ton that troops be assigned to Monte sano during the remainder of the L W. W. trials there as a precautionary measure. General Liggett said tonight that the number of troops to be sent would be left to the judgment of the com mander at Camp Lewis. "Personally 1 am of the opinion that the situation there does not war rant any strong force," he said, "but General Morrison at Camp Lewis, of course. Is more familiar with condi tions and will know best how many men to send." General Liggett said that Governor Hart's request reached him today and that the authorization for troops was sent to General Morrison a few hours later. "FLU'GRIP, COLDS, Pneumonia. Fevers. Hard Toasilltia, Concha, Read this plain statement. First, ThU whole brood of wicked enemies of health may be kept at bay, the medical authorities say, by keep ing up high quality of the blood, and observing the ordinary laws relating to sanitation and health. That is why Hood's Sarsaparilla is recommended as a preventive of "flu" and other diseases it is the standard blood-purifier and vitalizer. Second, for a definite case of any of the prevailing complaints, it is wise immediately to call a physician. Third, for that weakness and pros tration following the "flu." grip and other diseases. Hood's Sarsaparilla by renewing the red blood corpuscles wonderfully restores health, builds up the whole system, creates an appe tie and "makes food taste good." If a cathartic is needed Hood's Fills are rnceuunended. -Adv. - J FURTHER WORD IS AWAITED Hart Xot to Issue Call Until He Hears From Monlesano. SEATTLE. Wash., Feb. 24. Federal troops from Camp Lewis will probably not be sent to Montesano, where I W. W. trials are in progress, unless officials consider there is pressing need of them there, Governor Louis F. Hart said over the long-distance telephone tonight, after he had been informed that Lieutenant - General Hunter Liggett, at San Francisco, had authorized their use. "I shall not ask General Morrison at Camp Lewis to send troops until I hear further from authorities at Montesano." Governor Hart said. Salem Guard Inspected. SALEM. Or.. Feb. 14. (Special.) Fifty-seven of the 77 members of Company M. Oregon national guard, turned out for inspection, which was held at the armory here last night. Colonel Koester, in command of Van couver barracks, acted as inspecting officer. He was assisted by First Sergeant Blenner of the 21st infantry. Bank Sues on Xotes. OREGON "CITY, Or Feb. 24. (Spe cial.) The Bank of Mount Angel filed suit Tuesday against Agnette and P. C. Ferman to collect on promissory notes amounting to $1400. These notes were issued prior to March 1. 1914. and deeds to property in Molalla were given to secure them. Plies Cured In t I Ban Druggists refund money tf PAZO OINT MENT (nils to cum Itching. Blind. Bleed ing or Protruding Plies. Stops Irritation; boothes and Heals. You can get rastfol slcp after the first appUcauo. Prion sue. v. i Maxwell IP lines, more than a score of notable chassis improvements, the use of all the finest metals known to metallurgy for motor car con struction, a better appointed body, easy castering effect in steering, and the maintenance of high efficiency and low economy through a 1960 pound weight distinguish this Post-War Maxwell able descendant of more than 300,000 cars bearing this name. C. L. 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Speculation as to the possibility o: Mr. Polk's selection takes cognizance of the fact that he undertands thor oughly the Adriatic question, the most pressing matter engaging tne atten tion of the state department. Also the appointment of the under-secre- tary as secretary would be in line with the policy followed when Mr. Victor Records These Will Interest You DANCE IKlL'Lt Dardanella Fox Trot ..Selvin's Novelty Orchestra My Isle of Golden Dreams Medlev-Waltz . .Selvin's Novelty Orchestra la-tn Taxi One Steo Smith's Orchestra Where the Lanterns Glow Fox Trot Van Bps Trio isA32-nn Miami Shore Waltz... Smith's Orchestra Peggy Medley Fox Trot... Smith's Orchestra liuuiFluffv Ruffles One Step.. . All-Star Trio Poof Little Butterfly Is a Fly Gal Now. All-Star Trio sweet Siamese Fox Trot.. Frantsen's Society Orchestra He s Had no Lovin lor t Lnns- Time One Step.... 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Idabo Freshmen Elect President.. UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO, Moscow, Feb. 24. (Special.) Theodore Hol derman of Twin Falls, who served in France with the 146th field artillery', one of the organizations with which the old 2d Idaho was fused, was elect- ed president of the University of Idaho's freshman clas9 at a meeting held this afternoon. Other officers chosen were: Ralph Bristol of Twin Falls, vice-president; Lillian Collins of Lewiston, secretary, and Port Ar thur of Blackfoot, treasurer. White Salmon Buildings Planned. WHITE SALMON. Wash., Feb. 24. (Special.) Building construction will be resumed throughout this district this spring. Several bungalows for White, Salmon, storage warehouse ad ditions for several ranches and fruit warehouses are to be built. ciaL) Hood River county may build about a mile of experimental concrete road this summer. Members of the county court are favorable to such action, and citizens are urging that they call for bids on a mile length. Read The Oregonlan classified ads. Illinois Man Starts Dairy. HOOD RIVER, Or., Feb. 24. (Spe cial.) J H. Hllles, formerly of Pe oria, 111., who recently purchased the 60-acre Meadowbrook farm on the West Side for J3o,000, has re moved to the place with his family and Is making extsnslvs Improve ments. About Is acres of thn banner Oak Urovs ranch is In meadow IniidJ air. ntiiei win enter nxiensiveiy tmi the dairy business. Phone your want ads to The Oregs- nlan. Main 7070. A nS. Concrete Road May Be Tried HOOD RIVER, Or., Feb. 24. (Spe Fur Talk No. 5 The life of a fur should be several years if it has been properly treated in tanning and properly cared for in wearing. H. Liebes & Co.'s furs last long because they have been treated with the correct process before making up. Buy furs from the store offering the strongest reputa tion. 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