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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (April 11, 1920)
THE SUNDAY - OREGOX1AX, POKTLASD, AP1UL 11, 1920 L 66 T1 PRIGE INEXCUSABLE Rise Held Out of All Propor tion to New Wage. has been held over for you U. S. COMMISSION REPORTS PROBERS i I"ear of Sufferings I-'rom Cm Shortage Considered to Be I'aclor in Flurry. WASniNGTO.V. D. C. April 10. The United States bituminous coal com mission, which settled the dispute be tween soft coal miners and operators, declared in a formal Acitement today that present prices of Ptuminous coal "were inexcusable andut of all re lation to the increase in trie cost of production caused by nigher wages granted by the commission." Declaring- that the present rise in prices could not be attributed to the campaign for early buying, the com mission's statement said there were various causes for the "temporary up ward trend," inclndlng a widespread feeling that there might be a scarcity of coal for domestic 'e, due to for eign demand. Price Held Unreasonable. "There seems also t-- be a misap prehension in regard to 'production," the statement added. "The weekly reports of the geological survey show thatl n the first quarter of the pres ent year our production was decidedly in excess of the production last year, and slightly In excess of the produc tion under high pressure in 1918. There is therefore, no reason, based on the past few months for the sky rocketing of prices. "The fear of immediate suffering from car shortage seems also to lgure in the reasons for the flurry. Cars Held Suficlent. "There were sufficient cars and mo tive power to distribute this unusual production of the past few months, on account of careful and energetic car distribution. "These cars and motive power are practically all available and while there is definite nted for more of both in order to stabilize the industry, there is no Immediate serious threat of a car shortage unless it Is neces sary because of emergencies, to divert coal cars for other purposes." WAGE CONFERENCE IS SET Minimum Pay for Women to Be Considered at Olympta. OLTMPIA, Wash.. April 10. (Spe cial.) .Itecommendat ions affecting the minimum wage of women em ployes 'n manufacturing establish ments will be made to the industrial welfare commission by the manufac turing conference,' which will meet here April 28 and 29. Members of the conference as an nounced today, include: Mrs. Lulu Freeman. Tacoma; Mrs. Bertha Vla sok, Seattle; Mrs. Tessie Chapln, Spo kane, representing the employes; C. J. Clear, of the Oregon Packing com pany, Vancouver; Frank K. Day, of the Shull-Day company at Tacoma; Fred E. Krause, of the Tru-Blu Bis cuit company, Spokane, representing the employers; Miss Rhoda AI. White, of the state college at Pullman; Judge H. W. Canfield, Spokane; Dr. Ueorge W. Swift, Seattle, represent ing the public. The present minimum wage for women employes in all industries is 313.20 a week. The industrial wel Jare commission recently adopted a recommendation by the industrial conference that the minimum wage for women employes in the hotel and restaurant business be increased to $18 a week. The new scale will be come effective June 2. LODGE REMEMBERS DEAD 3,oyal Order of Moose Holding An nual Service This Afternoon. The annual lodge of sorrow of Portland lodge of the Loyal Order of loose will convene this afternoon at :30 o'clock in the Moose building on IFourth and Taylor streets. The serv ices will be in commemoration of all the members who have passed on during the last 12 months. The public is invited. Dr. w. T. McElveen, pastor of the First Congregational church will leliver the memorial address. Mem bers of the Kose City Presbyterian hurch quartet will furnish the musl al numbers. The officers of the lodge, under the direction of C. E. Munro. dictator of Portland lodge, v111 conduct the ritualistic work. REAL SECURITY REQUIRED State Depository Xot Permitted to Withdraw Collateral. SALEM. Or.. April 10. (Special.) Actual security must be in the hands of the state treasurer covering all de posits or state tunas in what are , known as state depositories, according to a legal opinion given by Attorney- general rown here today. The opinion was asked by O. P. 1011. state treasurer, and followed a request of a state depository to with draw from the treasurer's department liberty bonds deposited as collateral to protect state funds. Instead of the bonds, the bank offered to deposit with the treasurer the official receipt of the corporation. The attornev- general held that such security would not be sufficient under the law. Radical Advances Coming in Clothing Prices First quotations out for Fall season 1920 show advances of from $10 to $20 in the prices of Suits and Overcoats in com- ' parison with today's prices. N We still say to all our good friends and customers buy clothes on today's market and save more money than in any other form of investment. . . Through Our Profit-Sharing Cash Selling Policy with our patrons they save from $5.00 to $10.00 on the price of a Suit or Overcoat bought here in comparison with prices charged by other stores for equal quality clothes. Compare Gray's Compare Gray's Compare Gray's $60 $70 . VAtt h.lnv hlnrked. out miles wcbi uj. ... ,-, going and Incoming trains today were late. Logs ieu on a. ."- and damaged the tunnel and derailed a car. The train to Eugene, due to leave at 9:18, was held until noon and the incoming train from Eugene due here at 1 o'clock did not arrive until 8 P. M. SUITS AND OVERCOATS With Those Sold by Other Stores for $60 SUITS AND OVERCOATS With Those Sold Other Stores for $70 by SUITS AND OVERCOATS With Those Sold by Other Stores for $80 Now Make Comparison for Your Own Welfare R. M. GRAY 366 WASHINGTON AT WEST PARK until Monday night! r TWO LOGGERS ARE KILLED Timber Crushes One, Falling Tree Fells Other, at Hoqalam. nnOTTTAM. Wash.. April 10. (Spe cial.) Two Hoquiam lumbermen were crushed to death today. The accidents haooened at about the same time, though in different places. John C. Kelly, well-known logger, was killed by a falling tree at Camp bell's slough. His relatives live some where in California. Sam Boselich was crushed to death by a timber in the Northwestern mill He leaves a wife and family in Aus tria and was expected to have them here this month. He lived in Hoquiam seven years. VANDERVEER IS MUZZLED Permission to Discuss Armistice Day Shooting If. flenied. SEATTLE, Wash., Aril 10. Mayor Caldwell today denied a request of Attorney George Vanderveer for per mission to hold a public meeting here tomorrow night to deliver an address on the Centralia armistice day shoot ing, in which alleged Industrial Workers of the World killed former soldiers. The mayor said Vanderveer in his talk probably would cause trouble by attacking the American Legion. Vanderveer defended the Centralia defendants at Montesano. verslty and had delivered the bacca laureate sermon to the graduating class on several occasions. TENANTS SET OWN RENT Freedom Granted by Judge Folio-w ing Complaint Against Landlord.. CHICAGO, April 10. Tenants in one Chicago apartment building set their own rent today, by order of Judge Landis. The tenants, paying $50 a month, complained that their landlord John T. Lewis, had raised the rentals to 190 and $100. Mr. Lewis is a bank rupt. Judge Landis ordered the re ceiver to execute leases, at a price to be set by the tenants and the latter named $62.50 as the amount they were willing to pay. FAMOUS "TOPSY" IS DEAD Mrs. Lillle E. Wilkinson Passes at Age of 79 Years. WORCESTER, Mass., April 10. Mrs. Lillle E. Wilkinson, who' had the distinction of making famous the part of "Topsy" in "Uncle Tom's Cabin," died here today, aged 79. She was a native of England and up to the time of her retirement from the stage 38 years ago played with several famous actors, including Edwin Booth. She was at the head of her own company in "East Lyhne." While she was not the original Topsy, she developed the part until it was one of the principal features of the play. Condolence Is Expressed. SALEM, Or., April 10. (Special.) Students of Willamette university to day sent to the relatives of Bishop Matt S. Hughes, who died in Cincin nati recently.- resolutions of con dolence. Bishop Hughes had been a staunch supporter of Willamette uni- Delegates Will Get Free Dinner. - CENTRALIA, Wash.l ApriT 10. (Special.) An automobile parade and free dinner in Mutrie's hall for the 183 delegates are among the entertain meni ieaiures piannea Dy winiocK citizens for the Lewis county republi can convention to be held there April 17. Mrs. M. T. O'Connell is chairman of the dinner committee. Lodge Delegates ClJbsen. ALBANY, Or.. April 10. (Special.) jiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirTiiif if iiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiif iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinif imiiiif American Tells of Horrors. SHERIDAN, Or., April 10. (Spe cial.) Rev. M. B. Faraunaglan of Salem, spoke here last evening on "Why the Turks Murdered the Ar menians." The lecture was interesting as Rev. Mr. Paranaugian Is a native of Armenia and in realistic way told of the horrors of the massacres. A .musical programme also was rendered. Russian Life Depicted. SHERIDAN, Or., April 10. (Spe cial.) Miss Lottie Banfleld of the University of Oregon met with the Sheridian women's literary society here yesterday and gave a delightful read ing on "The Melting Pot," a play depleting Russian, and Jewish life, A musical programme followed the reading. - Allegany District to Vote on Bonds. MARSHB'IELD, Or., April 10. (Spe cial.) A special election will be held in the Allegany school district April 17 to vote on the proposition of is suing $5000 In bonds to raise money for a new school house. A. & C. FELDENHEIMER JEWELERS SILVERSMITHS OPTICIANS ESTABLISHED 1868 FOR APRIL BRIDES Logs Delay Train, ' MARSH FIELD, Or., April 10. (Spe cial.) On account of the tunnel four . SILVERWARE STERLING AND SHEFFIELD DIAMONDS ENGAGEMENT AND WEDDING SINGS JUST RECEIVED A SHIPMENT OF TIFF ANT PAVRILH SLA8B AN ELEGANT SELECTION FOR WEDDING GIFTS WE ARE EXCLUSIVE AGENTS ' WASHINGTON STREET AT PARK PORTLAND, OREGON PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN MAIL ORDERS The Albany lodge of Odd Fellows has elected P. C. Andersen, I. R. Wil cox. H. W. McElmurry, B. F. Town send, R. A. Erwln and E. A. Hudson delegates to represent the lodge at the next annual session of the Grand Lodge of Oregon. The Grand Lodge session will be held at Baker in May. JHll Purchased at Oregon City. CENTRALIA, Wash.. April 10. (Special.lt Stockholders of the J. P. Guerrier Lumber company, operating a mill at Korest. In Lewis county, have organized the Willamette River Lumber company and taken over a mill at Oregon City with a daily capacity of 50,000 feet.- Charles W. Guerrier will manage the plant. Contract Awarded to Hani Gravel. CENTRALIA. Wash., April 10. (Special.) C. A. Payne of this city has been awarded a contract for haul ing gravel for the paving of five miles of the Winlock-Cowlitz-Toledo road. Bunkers are being constructed at Toledo and the work will begin as soon as .these are completed. - Arbor Day Set for April 16. OLTMPIA, Wash., April 10. (Spe cial.) Governor Hart, today, issued a proclamation designating Friday, April 16. a Arbor and liird day. HisiuiiiujjiniiurHiiiiuiunniiriinniuuimuiuiiuunmmmuriiiiniiuiiliiiUiif; "Na yt-r J Do You Wear Glasse Remember the condi tion of your eyes changes yearly. Glasses made for you a year ago may now be too strong or not strong enough for your present need. Better come to me, and receive the benefit of more than twenty-one years' practical experi ence. Have your eyes examined with scientific instruments. If new glasses -are necessary wear my Perfect-Fitting Glasses. 10J000 satisfied patients will testify that it costs no more for this excellent service than for the ordi nary kind. Dr. Wheat Eyesight Specialist 207 Morgan Building Entrance 346 Wash. St. Brilliant Cast Marvelous Scenes Inspiring 't 's the play you'll never forget! 7 I : I L 1 I W 11 ll- ST.H 4 I Crowds are Still Coming So Come Early iltS KDS WW With HOUSE PETERS If Jm 16 : Xmp& " of : . Domestic Differences in a Dynamic .Drama CECIL TEAGUE the Wurlitzer renders his original, masterful accompaniment. Sunday Concert 1:30 P. M. PROGRAM INCE the initial showing of "The Confession" at the Maiestic. full ca pacity houses have greet ed every performance. This great super-drama has been accorded an. enthusiastic reception wherever .it has been shown and has invariably played overtime. For this reason the management of this theater is holding this wonderful play until Monday, in order to give YOU an opportunity to see it. PATHE WEEKLY L X H Hi Direction 0 Jensen and Von Berbers; liTff 1 W JEsMTFE Tannhauser March Wagner A Dream Bartlett Excerpts from Verdi's Operas. Songs of Our Sailor Boys. .Arranged by C. 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Pacific phone plugs in all main rooms; specially designed HghUng fix tures; 4 tile bathrooms, including two shower baths; stationary vacuum cleaner in bment piped to all rooms and garage; two large sleeping porches: large billiard room with fireplace, on third I floor- high ?Zl fnA1 te.iPi?-th.r"k8h?t-: ldea- b?.U5rV l"Ke No. 4 Ruud heater, also independent heate? euppy- ViJTi.h n V:A V,- v"V"' ".I" "V.L-" a .?r nlF?1: garage for three cars, two roo , 7 ..-o-Ltu u, ,iui vtnicr, i3u onuwt-r Dain ana lavatory; formal gardens bricV fountain, brick terraces -beautiful flowers, shrubbery and lawn; ground space 125xl!S feet- most location, giving wonderful view of the city. Inspection only by appointment. oms brick walks, sightly O. B. STIBBS, 1 SIXTH STREET. AT PIKE. ! )