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8 THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, PORTXAXT. DECEMBER 7. Ipl9. MEXICAN ISSUE IS HOT YET SETTLED State Department Investi gating Report of Bail. JENKINS ALSO IN DOUBT Connection of Mysterious Person by Name of Hansen With Govern ment Is Being Looked Into. WASHINGTON. Dec 6. Develop ments today left it still in d6ubt whether Mexican officials really com plied with the request of the United States in releasing William O. Jen kins, American consular agent, whose imprisonment at Fuebla brought re lations between the two governments to a critical pass. Press dispatches that the release was accomplished only after bail had been furnished were not covered in official advices to the state depart ment, which said that Jenkins had reported himself entirely Ignorant of the manner in which he was liberated and that he was making an investi gation on his own account. Upon the answer to this question eems to hinge whether the sharp diplomatic correspondence is to be renewed, or the Incident permitted to pass into history. Meantime, the fact of the release Itself apparently has relieved much of the tension of Mexican affairs at the etate department and in the sen ate, where uneasiness over recent de velopments had produced a determined move to ask for severance of diplo matic relations. Fall Resolution Held In The resolution of Senator Fall, New Mexico, requesting a diplomatic break was considered at an afternoon con ference of republican members of the foreiprn relations committee, and it was decided not to press the proposal for action until President Wilson had neiit to the committee the memoran dum of advice he promised Senator was Indicated there was some difference of opinion among, the re publican senators as to the expedi ency of the resolution and that if the president expressed disapproval, it might not be pressed for action. In trying to establish the facts be hind Jenkins' release the state depart ment is running down a suspected connection between J. Walter Hansen, said to have furnished bail for the consular agent, and the Mexican gov ernment. Information in the hands of the government, officials said, indicates a close relationship between Hansen and Luis Cabrera, Mexican minister of finance. Hansen, the officials said, was the same man who some time ago approached several American oil com panies, offering to act as Intermediary in settling their difficulties with the Carranza government. WASHINGTON, Dee. 6. An official report to the state department today said the Carranza soldier who shot James Wallace, an American oil man, near Tampico recently had been ar rested. No other information was given In the dispatch. PHILADELPHIaT Dec. 6. Benedict Crowell, assistant secretary of war, said in an interview today that the crisis with Mexico is over. Army Not Mobilized. Mr. Crowell came to attend the launching of a Hog Island ship which his wife christened. "As a matter of fact. Mr. Crowell said, "so far as the army's interest in the Mexican situation is concerned, no mobilization orders were given. "There is no truth in the rumor that troops have been ordered mobilised at Camp Meade, Md. Of course, we are enlisting men right along, forming them into groups and Bonding them to southern training camps. This Ts necessary. At the present time the army is not suffi ciently large to cope with an emer gency. We are down to something like 220,000 men. Almost 20.000 of these are in Europe. We also have forces in Siberia and our island possessions." aggregating 2,875.76 acres, has been sold this year, amounting to 65,414,000 feet board measure, for which there was received the sum of $96,497.83. The act of May 31, 1918, authorizes secretary of the Interior in handling the revested Oregon and California lands to exchange such lands for other lands of approximately equal aggre gate value held in private ownership either within or contiguous to the former limits of the railroad grant, when by such action he will be en abled advantageously to consolidate the holdings;- of the timber lands by the United States. A number of ap plications pr-.posing exchanges under this aet, invelving approximately 80, 000 acres of land, have been received and are now under process of consid eration in the office and the field. "Tho suit referred to in the reporx of 1918 as having been instituted against the Southern Oregon com pany, successor in interest to the Coos Bay wagon road grant was settled un der authority of the act of February 26, 1919, the company executing its deed 'of reconveyance for some 93.000 acres of land for which the United States paid J2.50 per acre, and became responsible to the state for the taxes due and unpaid on said lands estimat ed at over $547,000. These lands will be disposed of in accordance with the act of June 9, 1916, providing for the classification and disposition of the lands formerly included in the Oregon and California railroad grant. The adjustment of the grant to The Dalles military road under the deci sion of the department dated January 24, 1917, wherein it was held that the aotual location of the road as con structed defined the limits of the grant, and not 'he diagram thereto fore ui-ed In adjusting claims there under, is well under way. and the re sulting deficiency of 36,066.55 acres is being made good fiom the limits as thus ascertained." ? BOYS HEAR ADDRESSES BANQUET ALSO I'EATIRES CON " FEKEN'CE AT ALBANY. "I Copyright. 1919, A Sessions Under Auspices of X- M. C. A. Are Scheduled to Close Tonight. ALBANY. Or., Dec. 6. (Special.) Strong addresses and interesting pro grammes marked today's sessions of the big boys' conference being held here under the direction of the Oregon-Idaho organization of the Young Men's Christian association. More than 250 boys from Clackamas, Mar ion, Linn, Lane, Washington, Polk, Yamhill, Benton and Tillamook coun ties are attending the conference, which began last night and will be concluded tomorrow night. Today's session opened with a con ference of the leaders of each delega tion and the general assembly of the forenoon oponed with a Bible study led by Ivan B. Rhodes of Portland, state secretary of the Y. M. C. A. Mrs. Jean Morris Ellis then spoke on "Building Essential Manhood." Professor Nor man F. Coleman of Reed college, Port land, delivered the other address of the forenoon eession, speaking on "Getting and Keeping Fit." The delegates tonight were guests at a big banquet which was followed by a reception at the Albany high school. At the banquet the principal speaker was Rev. C. E. Clark of Cor vallis, Presbyterian student pastor at the Oregon Agricultural college. I LANDS CLASSED RESULTS OF O. A. C. SURVEY NEARLY COMPWETED. Work Undertaken Covers About 182,000 Acres- Timber on Isolated Tracts Sold. OREGONLVN NEWS BUREAU, Washington, Deo. 6. "Practically all of the Oregon and California grant lands revested in the United States by the act of June , 1916, have been classified, except the unpatented lands In the primary limits of forest re serves, approximately 400,000 acres, although this area will be reduced to the extent that the lands are found to be mineral in character," says the an nual report of the secretary of the in terior to congress, to be mads public tomorrow. The report oontlnues: "About 472,000 acres, of which 818. 000 acres are unsurveyed in the In demnity limit witliln national forests, are also unclassified. Under present rulings the right of selection by the company of these lands Is defeated. Under the adjustment required by the act of revestment it became necessary to survey approximately 182,000 acres of land In the primary limits and in the Indemnity limits outside the for est reserves. This survey is now nearly completed. "Timber on isolated tracts of the Oresron nnil California revested lands. WOOD'S DRIVE TO BEGIN Banquet December 17 to Start Portland Campaign. December 17 has been set as the date for the firing of the opening gun in the forthcoming presidential cam paign by the Leonard Wood support ers of Portland and vicinity. The opening banquet of the Leonard Wood Republican club of Oregon will be held on that evening, according to the announcement of C. H. Weston; president. A programme of speaking and music, not yet worked out, will occupy the evening. Headquarters for the Leonard Wood supporters have been opened on the fifth floor of the Corbett building and A. J. Raney, secretary, has been placed in charge. Dow V. Walker, state campaign manager for the Wood forces, will direct the efforts through out the entire state, while the details of the Portland campaign will be handled through Mr. Raney. An unusual programme will be worked out for the opening banquet December 17, according to Mr. Wes ton and from that time on there will be no let-up in the campaign until it is over. CHURCH HOLDS ELECTION First Congregational Decides on Services Christmas Day. At a well-attended meeting of the First Congregational church held Thursday evening the following offi cers were elected for the year 1920: Sunday school superintendent. J. L. Bowlby; church treasurer, W. F. Nor man; church clerk, E. A. Albrecht: chairman of ushers, Samuel H. Peirce; member of the music committee, Mrs. A. Staiger. The following deaconn esses were elected: Mesdames J. L. Bowlby, Alice Moule, J. D. Ripley and Nellie Walpole. Deacons elected were M. Walton, H, R. Wakeman and F. J. Meyer. B. S. Huntington reported upon the project to combine the Congregational society and Congregational church into one co-operate unit- The church voted to have a religious service on Christmas afternoon, beginning at 4 o'clock. It also voted to send one of its young men as a delegate to the Student Volunteer convention to be held the latter part of this month at Des Moines. Good Style! Good Quality! Good Value! KIRSCHBAUM OVERCOATS Perhaps you would like an ulsterette for town and country wear. Perhaps a conservative, but smart dress overcoat. Perhaps a young man's novelty style. They are all here in Kirsch baum Overcoats. Fabrics of fine fleece warm and colorful. Workmanship of Kirschbaum standards. 5IIIIIIISIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIIIlllllIIIIIIIIIlltIllllIlIIIllllllIIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIlllIIIllIIIIIIIIIllIl ltllllllltlllllllllllllllllllllll(llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltllllttu- s or Kirschbaum standards. I I $30, $35, HO, $45 to $75 II At these moderate prices, -j !i t we are also offering fine rj I I Kirschbaum sack suits. I Phegley 8C Cavender II Cor. FOURTH 8C ALDER STS. II promote the ale of the Red Cross Christmas seal. Four-minute men will take up the campaign in thea ters. The county campaign is in the hands of Mrs. William Bell of this city. PHONE BOYCOTT LIKELY Odell Folk Resent Toll Allowed and May Remove Sets. HOOD RIVER. Or., Deo. 6. (Spe cial.) Objection to th toll charges of B cents ordered by the public serv ice commission on all calls between the Hood River and Odell exchanges is made by residents of the Odell and tributary orchard, districts, who are talking of a boycott of the Oregon Washington Telephone company. The Odell Mothers' club. In session following' the announcement of the increase, has voted to remove phones. Members of the grange will take offi cial action soon, and presidents of the district say phones will likely coma , out in wholesale numbers. Highest cash price paid for used Upright Pianos Player Pianos Grand Pianos Pianos exchanged for Victrolas and Records Get our proposition. Seiberling-Lucas Music Co. 125-27 Fourth St.. Main 8586 Columbia irafonolas Stradivara, Widdicomb and Windsor Phonographs Hoover and Frantz Premier Electric Sweepers Bissell Carpet Sweepers mJEMNIN WASHINGTON AT FIFTH STREET The Christmas-Month Gift Festivities Start in Earnest Here Tomorrow! Gifts of things that touch human life in essential places are being exceedingly much sought after this Christmas season. They seem and are so genuine, so sincere and warm and friendly. JENNING'S is looking verjr Christmasy and alluring these days. The possibilities and the sug gestions and, yes, the economies they of fer will be very numerous from tomorrow until Christmas. BURNHftli CdftSTER They Lead in the Race With special designed malleable wheels, this cart is the fastest out. Roller bearings insure easy running. Both bed and box are built of Southern white ash; front and back bolsters are of selected hard wood. Half-inch cold rolled steej axles. Built to last. AH of the good features that others have and a few more! Just the gift for your boy. We show three sizes, very specially priced, as follows: NO. 3 WAGONS 14x34 box; 10-in. wheels NO. 4 WAGONS 16x36 box; 10-in. wheels NO. 5 WAGONS 18x40 box; 11-in. wheels $9.00 $10.50 $12.00 Price on each wagon fifty cents less if taken not set up, packed in carton, ready for shipment or delivery. The Cedar Chest Hew ones are here just in from the "Sunny South"l Fragrant with the spicy odor of sunland breezes! A broad range of sizes, shapes and trimmings! Modestly priced. $25 to $33.75 Chests of Mahogany and Walnut Stately Period designs In hand some, highly finished chests that you will delight to buy for gifts! One of these would mightily please wife or daugh teror sweetheart. 1 Universal ' Elec- I trie Appliances I Delightful for Home I I Gifts I E I Percolators, Toasters Electric Grills, i Waffle Irons. -jtiii.tm!iuiiiiiMwnmmiiiiiniiiiHmimu!ttninMifiiii2 Home Gifts! Bed Comforters, Auto Robes Blankets Art Pillows We take no note of time but from Its lossj To give it then a tongue is wise in man: Grandfather Hall Clocks in stately cases of mahogany Sixty-five Dollars The Kiddies' Corner There's been a delightful place fenced off on our main floor, where we would entertain the children and those who used to be children! What have we here ? Many interesting things to make big round eyes grow bigger and rounder! As we passed by, among other things we saw these: Buggies for favorite dollies and their families. "Little Red Riders" for two-year-old travelers D'io go on fearsome journeys into far comers. Chairs and Rockers that let little feet touch the floor. Tables for dollies' Christmas feast Little Metal Beds rvhere tired dollies may rest and dream. There's more. Won't you come and see? in 'Ml ' "'!,.' i' .. T. II II I II IIIBsBfl I mi tm The Overstuffed Davenport Bespeaks the Successful Home You feel the atmosphere of restfulness of quiet re finement in room that holds a davenport. It is a place of repose it holds out inviting arms and says: "Rest here awhile." Let us put a devenport in your home on Christmas Day! There's many a one being chosen here for just that purpose! "A Rug for a Gift" Wonderful rug displays are here! -Why not make a home gift of one of these lovely pieces? -Come in and let us show you many designs in , Royal Ka-Shans. Anglo-Persians. Wiltons. Axminsters. Klearflax. And many others. Easy Rockers, Upholstered in Leather and in Imitation Leather A gift to father or mother from the boys and the girls! Imagine their delight on Christmas morn! Leather Upholstered $35 and upwards. Imitation Leather Upholstered $22 and upwards. ' Pyrex Baking Ware in Gift Sets and 4 in Single Pieces Your Wife or Daughter Wants Gifts of Mahogany! Tea Wagons, Ladies' Desks, Candlesticks, Dainty Tables, Fern Stands, Book Ends, Music Cabinets, Library Tables, Sew ing Stands. These, sir, are only a hint. You must 'come and see for yourself. We have arranged many charming nooks on the balcony, where you may con veniently choose. Floor Lamps and Shades Uur main tioor holds a perfect maze of lovely lamps and silken shades. By far the largest and best display of lamps in the city! Wander through and perhaps you will see the one you want to give to someone! Come to Jenning's and Meet the High Tide in Christmas Furniture Displays riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'''"i'i'''ii""iiii"'H""""'"""'""""11111 miiiiiiiimin"iiinm'iiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiii iimiiiiiniiiiiiiiiimiiiir- ' Phone your want ads to The Ore Ladles aee M. Slchei's ad. page 5. -Adv. I gonian. Main 7070. A S095. Roseburg Selling Seals. ROSEBURG, Or.. Dec. 6. (Special.) -Roaeburg charitable organisations, starting today, will conduct booths at various places throughout the city to Civilians Buy Army Raincoats From Government Contractors at Cost THE PEER1.KSS CO., Dept. SOS, SO Branford Place, itrt, X. J., tQ Cf villi ship, postpaid, insured, to you direct on receipt of ,0O0vl The one type of Raincoat both waterproof and sanitary. The result of two years' experimentation by army experts. Made strictly to government speci iicatlnns of government insnected cloth, guaranteed durable and fast color. No wet can icet tarouah hermetically cemented, storm-proof collar with j storm-proof tab, interf itting fly front, adjustable fastenings around wrists, side pockets with additional slit to reach inside clothing without opening f coat. Hack im aanitaruy ventilated, concealed uy nupiex yoKe, giving cape effects. Because the war ended unexpectedly and military requirements ceased, civilians may buy these government approved raincoats at CJQ Cft factory coat ., VP3U FIPCIPCR' n HI! Rl P with inverted pleat down back; bait all around with Urriwi.no UUUULL-buckle; convertible "collar: outside patch puaketa with RDCnCTCn MflDCI C flaps: buckled wrist fastenings. Retailed during war DHCHOlLU niUULLiJ tor J25 to 30. Delivered free to your 410 Cf door on receipt of . . .. . O lO.OU Ladies' Models made of same material,..... $10.00 WHEN ORDERING, STATE CHEST MEASIREMEXT. If not satisfied, return coat and money will be refunded. JENNING 'S Washington at Fifth Street Portland Headquarters Columbia Grafondlas The model here illustrated will come to your home to Stay if you want it. It will cheer you and yourg with music whenever you wish. You do not wait for its moods it waits for yours. Only $10 Down $2 Weekly Complete With 10 Double-Disc Columbia Records Price $108.50 We can supply you with any style or size of Columbia Grafonola that is nfade. Easy terras of payment Columbia Eecords in stock. - Direction of Jensen & Von Herberg il I 1 NowYou Can Buy 1 1 .-Mr7Mtv Pork ana Beans They're plump, firm, meaty beans cooked to a wholesome, appetizing perfection and com bined with luscious red tomato sauce and choice pork "You don't know beans 'till you've tasted Pierces' they make any meal a success You may buy Pierce's Pork and Beans at the following dealers: o?ie S. M. Oofer H. 1. tiould H. Carrnthera I Kits If n Van Schoonhoven H. Sherman V. K.. Martin Cku. Skouie C. Anderaon Dealers handltnsr Pierce's Pork and Vannnnvr. Wflflhnnral and Camas. Barlow, Canby, Salem, Donald. Tigard, Astoria, Albany, Oak Grove ano uregon uiiy. ur. J. V. Doff K. S. Crimaon Liberty Grocer W. W. ("Ifmrnti lioiloi Packinc Company Columbia Grocery Company V. A. Kelly II. Mortcan falmcr Clay Beans may also be found in Waen.; AVoodburn, Hubbard,