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TIIE 3IORXIXG OREGOXIAX, SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 1917. IEN WHO FIGURED PROMINENTLY IN YESTERDAY'S DEVELOPMENTS IN LEAK INQUIRY. IOC aoi MEASURE PASSED 8 PUBLIC BUILDINGS IT If- t s'rKt X ' ! J V V- - -. - 5 Si a. 'ft House Vote Is 234 to 92, De spite President's Notice That He Will Veto Bill. $38,000,000. IS CARRIED Opponents Charge "Pork" Return of 96,000,000 lor Old Properties Is Predicted by Supporter. ' Senate Opposition Brews. Washington, Jan. 19. An omnibus public buildings bill, which President "Wilson has griven notice he will veto, was passed by the House, 234 to 92 late today. It carries $38,000,000 for build ings, improvements or sites in cities and towns all over the country. The bill now goes to the Senate, where It will encounter determined op position. Action In the House followed a Ions and bitter debate, in which advocates of the measure defended It and op ponents denounced It as "pork barrel" legislation. The final vote was not along: party lines, although there were more Republican than Democratic negatives. While the bill carries a total of $38. 000.000. Chairman Clark, of the public buildings committee, told the House this amount would be reduced about (6,000,000 by money returned to the Treasury through sales of old sites and buildings. ST. JOHNS ITEM ELIMINATED Several Oregon Cities' Provided For In Buildings Bill. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, Jan. 19. There will be no pub lic building to house the branch post office at St. Johns. The item in the omnibus building bill appropriating $25,0Q0 for a postoffice building at St. lohns was eliminated today, as the re eult of a protest entered by Chairman JiarK, or the public buildings commit tee. Mr. Clark based his protest on a letter from Postmaster Myers, of Port- lnad, in which the postmaster called attention to the fact that St. Johns is now within the corporate limits of Portland. Mr. Myers, In protesting against the appropriation, further said: "So far as I know there is no de mand from any source for a Federal building at St- Johns. In fact, there is about as much need for a Federal build lng at St- Johns as there is for another Washington monument In Washington, X. C My opinion Is that the people of this city would look upon the construe' tion of a Federal building at St. Johns as a waste of public money." Chairman ClarK said he would op pose any appropriation for branch post office buildings, as It is the policy of the Government to house branch offices in rented quarters. The other Oregon items In the omni bus buildings bill. $70,000 for a building and site at Oregon City, $60,000 for building 'and site at Hood River and $10,000 for a site at Corvallis, were retained in the bill. In addition Mr. Sinnott secured an amendment appro priating $10,000 for a site at Klamath Falls. Representative Hawley offered an amendment appropriating $50,000 for a building at Corvallis, but this amend ment was defeated. Representatives Hawley and Sinnott voted for the passage of the public buildings bill. Representatives McAr thur and Johnson and LaFollette of Washington voted against the bill. In addition to the Oregon Items, the bill carries $275,000 for an Immigration station at Seattle. $75,000 for a building and site at Hoquiam. $83,000 for Coeur d'Alene and $65,000 for Blackfoot, Idaho. - t'z3&,f ' JJ - n fx w1 k - r " ' , . r ; l & o I - . -'- 2 .4v All v i tvr ... . ' S Offer'ns of Unusual Importance! A Great Undeimusliii Special! FOR SATURDAY Gowns, Chemise, Skirts and. Comtoiiiat'iis oVh Worth to S2, at oSyC High-prade Lace and Embroidery Trimmed Undermuslins odds and ends broken lines and 6ample garments. Come early for first and best choice values are extraordinary. Top Left, J. Hampton Moore, of Pennsylvania, Who Questioned Mr. TJntermyer'a Fitness to Lead In Inveatlsjatlonf KiKbt. Samuel Lntermyer. Bottom Left. Clarence B. Miller, Who Resrarded Mr. LTntermers Messas;o aa Inaiilt to Consrress" Right, Representativo' Kltxgerald, of New York, refentler of lotenajer. JOB IS HOT SOUGHT Untermyer Resents Use Name in Leak Inquiry. of PAVING SUIT IS PROBABLE Clichalis Property Owners Object to Paying Again. CHEHAXJS. Wash.. Jan. 19. (Spe cial.) National avenue property own ers in Chehaiis who are confronted with a $2100 reassessment for paving will contest the matter in court. The question arises from the fact that the portion of the pavement along the streetcar track was not properly pro vided for in making the original levy. The property owners contend that as their original assessment was within a few dollars of the estimate for the work made by the City Council in its original resolution, it will be lmpos sible for the City Commission to hold them for the extra $2100. Deschutes Court Bill Signed. SALEM. Or.. Jan. 19. (Special.) Governor Withycombe today signed House Bill No. 10. fixing the time of holding court in Deschutes and Crook counties. COUGHING CROUP BRONCHITIS DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip, enclose with 5c and mall It to Foley & Co.. 2843 Sheffield Ave., Chicago, 111., writing your name and address clearly. Tou will receive in return a trial pack age containing Foley's Honey & Tar Compound, for bronchial and la grippe roughs, colds and croup: Foley Kidney Pius, for lame hack, weak kidneys. rheumatism, bladder trouble; and Fo ley's Cathartic Tablets, a wholesome and thoroughly cleansing cathartic for constipation, biliousness, headache and slugglt-h bowels. You can try these three excellent remedies for only Be COMMITTEE IS STIRRED Telegram Read by New Xork Mem ber Brings Retort That Congress Is Being Insulted Whipple to Confer on Situation. kane, but until this Is received can re ceive no loans. It has more than 100 members and applications for loans now approximate $175,000. arty. lu in MtaiUAUmVtuljJ.tliktk.te J5I! plated. ilTTr pted nd brnsa fanoets ar kept laughUislr bright without tronbl brthis wonder ponah. Two aim. Sold br all Orooorj. Lart ware and Drus Stores. Look for Photo on Can USE ALLEN'S FOOT-KASK. The antiseptic powder to be shaken into the shoes and sprinkled Into the toot-bath. It you want rest and comfort tor tired, achlns. swollen, eeatiug feet, use Allen's Foot Kase. It relieves Chilblains and Frost bites and prevents blisters, sore and callous spots. Just the thin for Dancing. Parties. Patent Leather Shoes, and for Breaking In Net Mioiea. Try it today. Sold everywhere. 2."ic lont arrept so, subetltute. For FREB trial package, ad ire as Allen S. OlinBted. Xe Ilov. N. Y WASHINGTON. Jan. 19. A telegram from Samuel Untermyer, protesting against the use of his name as though he "had been seeking a job, read to the House by Representative Fitzger ald, precipitated a new discussion of the leak inquiry. The telegram de clared Untermyer did not want the place and could only have accepted it at a great sacrifice. Representative Miller of Minnesota objected to the tone of the message, which be said reflected on the House. "I think he is not justified." said Mr. Miller, "in sending a message that is an insult to Congress. I do not think his message is either parliamentary or decent." FitiKerold Defends Untermyer. Mr. Fitzgerald said he objected to "the throwing of bricks" at private citizens who have rendered public service. Representative Moore. Republican, of Pennsylvania, ended the discussion by saying: "Mr. Untermyer was retained to in vestigate the sugar trust; he was the people's representative for that in quiry, but I know that he represented great corporations. When Lawson sug gested Untermyer I questioned his right to serve. He is the last person to be considered in connection with safety for the . quiry." Members of the House rjiles Commit tee investigating the alleged "leak" on President Wilson's peace note appar ently were confident today that Sher man La Whipple, a' Boston lawyer, would accept the committee's invita tion to act as its counsel in the in quiry. Whipple Will Confer. He will come to Washington tomor row to confer with the committee. He w i agreed upon last night after a bitter contest over the selection of counseL BOSTON, Jan. 1!. Sherman La Whip ple, designated by the House rules committee to act as special counsel in the peace note leak investigation, left here tonight for Washington to confer with Chairman Henry and the com mittee. Mr. Whipple said he probably would accept If pending court cases in which he has been retained could be arranged satisfactorily. It is not expected by Mr. Whipple the committee will proceed with its Inquiry Monday.' Should be undertake the task, he said, he would ark for time to prepare the case before going ahead with the examination of witnesses. DELEGATEST0 BE SENT Portland Chamber to Bo Represent ed at National Council. The Portland Chamber of Commerce will be represented by four delegates at the annual meeting of the National Chamber of Commerce In Washington, D. C. January 31 to February 2. The National council of the chamber will meet on January 80. O. M. Clark, president of the Port land Chamber. H. La Corbett. F. S. My ers and Richard Adams will be the delegates from Portland. National defense measures, the Na tional daylight saving movement, as tried out in Europe, the referenda on the proposed legislation for the pre vention of strikes and lockouts on rail roads will be among the Important features that will be considered in the deliberations of the convention. VERDICT GIVEN FOR HORSES Animals Sold by Stableman Are to Be Paid For. Replevin failing because of the as sertion of the defendants that they did not know where the animals were, a verdict of $75 was received by A. Turtledove in the District Court this week against Elmer Nash. Mike Nash and Harry Squires In lieu of the re turn of a gelding and bay mare, and a $65 harness was ordered turned over to the plaintiff. The horses wire sold by a stable man without the permission of the owner, Mr. Turtledove, to Mike Nash, and a series of subsequent sales put the animals beyond reach of a replevin action, it was asserted. So Mr. Turtle dove sued the first and second pur chasers for $300. The verdict was in the court of Judge Bell. VQPIGKA IS CLEAR Germany Withdraws Charges Against Minister. EXPLANATION IS ACCEPTED ELL-AWS 'Absolutely Removes Indigestion. One package proves it. 25c at all druggists. I Money Available in March. VANCOUVER, Wash., Jan. 19. (Spe cial.) E. J. O'Connell. secretary of the recently organized Clarke County Na tional Farm Loan Association, has been advised by the National Farm Loan Bureau at Washington. D. C. that money for the local organization will bo available in March. The local or ganization has officially applied for a charter to the district bank at Epo REV. W. H. W. REES DEAD Tacoma Pastor Succumbs to Apo plexy After 4 8 Years In Pulpit. TACOMA. Wash.. Jan. 19. (SpeclaL) Rev. W. H. Rees, widely known as a Methodist clergyman on the coast, died of apoplexy here last night after hav ing served 48 years In the ministry. His two sons were ministers also. His daughter Is married to Rev. E. H. Gebert, a Methodist pastor on. Vashon Island. His sons are Rev. W. H. W. Rees. Jr., of Telm, and Rev. R. S. Rees. of Wrinlock. Rev. Mr. Rees held pastorates In Seattle and Everett before coming to Tacoma three years ago and was active for years in Methodist councils of the Northwest. He was 67 years old. American Diplomat on Arriving in Berlin Has Talk With Under Secretary Leave Will Be Taken to Avoid Peeling! WASHINGTON. Jan. 19. Germany has withdrawn her charges of unneu tral conduct against Minister Voplcka. accredited to Roumanial Serbia and Bulgaria, It was announced today at the State Department. An explanation or me run iacts In the charges of un neutral conduct was made to Germany, wnicn provea satisfactory. ins istate Department today made puDiic the tolowlng statement: "A telegram has been received from the American Ambassador at Berlin dated January 17. saying that Minister Voplcka has arrived In Berlin and has had an interview with Mr. Bussche, under secretary for foreign affairs. Mr. Bussche has called upon the Am bassador and informed hlmthat Jdr, Vopicka has satisfactorily explained all matters; that the memorandum sent by the German government containing certain charges against Mr. Vopicka's unneutral actions is withdrawn. Mr. Bussche furthermore explained that the military authorities would not permit any neutral representative to remain at Bucharest, but that a secretary could be sent who could remain to look after American interests." In a message received today Minister Vopicka applied for leave of absence on account of ill health. It Is prob able that Minister Vopicka, now la Berlin, will take leave In order to avoid any embarrassment In sending him on to his post at the Roumanian capital at Jassy, just after gaining considerable military information in his trip through the central empires. WIRELESS GAG PROTESTED a Professor Says Monopoly Is Plan Suggestive of Von Bissing. washlmjIOM, Jan. 19. More oppo sition to the bill for Government mo nopoly of wireless was presented today before the House marine committee by Professor A. E. Kennelly, of Harvard, who cnaracterizea tne proposal is nothing less than an attempt to curtail the freedom of the air. "inis Din. ne saia. i! just such a measure as General von Bissing might promulgate for the Belgians." File. Cored ta S to 14 Dstra. Drnsgista refund money If PAZO OIN'TM falls to cure Itching, Blind. Bleeding or Pra trudinc Files. First application give relief. 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Splendid wearing, warm, durable garments. WOMEN'S FIBER SILK HOSE IN 65c y Q QUALITY AT, PAIR K5C A well-knowa make of Women's heavy Fiber Silk Hose. All sizes in shades of gray, tan and sand run of the mill Stockings some slightly imperfect but all durable quality. THERE'S ABSOLUTE SATISFACTION IN Henderson Corsets $1.25-$2 Pr. The latest models in only the most reliable materials grace ful and form fitting prices to suit all $1.25 to $2.00 pair. Women's $4: Shoes 33.37 a Pair Button and lace styles in patent colt, gunmetal and vici kid leathers, with cloth or mat kid top all sizes. Children's Shoes $1.25, $1.50 Styles with cloth, velvet or mat kid top, with patent vamp and turn soles. Sizes 1 to 5 at $1.25, and 5hi to 8 at $1.50. Store Opens JfSSfffk. S'JSZ Store ose9 at 8:30 A.M. fAyis at5:30P'IVL Saturday!- Satnrdays at 9 A. M WmL'$W!sT''ss" at 6 P. M. The Most in Value The Best in Quality aoi SHIPS GO FOR REFUGEES MORE THA5 lOOO AMERICAN' 5 SEEK TO LEAVE WAR ZONE. Two Naval Vessels to Be Employed Hatll Tj' silted States Subjects Are Talaea From Syria and Palestine. WASHINGTON. Jan. 19. Word re celved today in a cablegram from Am bassador Elkua at Constlnoplo that the number of Americans seeking to leave Syria and Palestine had grown from a few hundred to more than thousand caused the State Department to arrange with the Navy for indefi nite use of the cruiser Dee Moines and the collier Caesar to bring- the refu eees out. Barcelona. Spain, the nearest neutral port, has been selected as the p4e.ee at which to land the Americans for transshipment home on commercial liners. Officials estimato that at least one trip of the Caesar, nearlng: Beirut now with 2500 tons of relief supplies on bo ad. and two trips of the cruiser Dei Moines, also on her way there, will be required. The allies, after long- neg-o tiatlons. have granted both vessels per mission to pass their biocaaae nn their relief supplies aboard, and Tur key has agreed to conduct them through the mine zones In the harbor. Most of the refugees are naturalised Syrians, Armenians and Hebrews. There also are numerous American missionaries, some of whom have been trying for more than a year to get out of the stricken dls- Beirut is the only poini oi eii ftr.An.ri riv th TtiriU SnO. U HiaUJ va the refugees will have to travel a long distance by the most pnnuuo luD"1,a of conveyance. It will be soma time before all of them get there. FOUR OF BOARD CONFIRMED One Member of Shipping Body Held tTp by Senate. WASHINGTON. Jan. 19. The nomi nations of William Denraan. of San Francisco; Bernard N. Baker, of Balti more: James B. White, of Kansas City, and Theodore Brent, of New Orleans, as members of the Federal shipping board were confirmed tonight by the Senate. Opposition by Progressive ReDUbllcans i. inhn A. Uon&ld. of New York, the fifth member of the board, held up his pnnflrmstlon. Senator Phelan spoke against con firmation of Donald and there are in dications several other Democrats will n in the ODDOSition. It WSS Said, however. Mr. Donald would be con firmed without long delay. Opposition to him is based largely on the fact that he owned and operated steamships under the British flag and that he employed Chinese coolies as sailors. SHIP WORK AT HIGH MARK Largest Tonnage of Steel Vessels In American History Building. WASWTNOTON. Jan. 19. The largest tonnage of steel merchant vessels In the history of American shipbuilding was under construction or contracted for in private shipyards January 1. The Department of commerce nuuunnu tonight in all there are 403 vessels, aggregating 1.495.S01 gross tons. They Include a number for foreign account In December American yards finished nine stel merchant vessels, aggregat ing 24,363 gross tons, and maae con tracts for 29 vessels of 1&5.120 gross tons. Hood River Has Spectacular Fire. nnnn Tt TVKTl Or.. Jan. 19. (Spe cial.) Hood River Valley ranchers of the West Side district witnessed a op- t.mlar fire last nigni, wnen tne ou.ia- ings of an orchardist near the plant of the Northwestern Electric Company. on the White salmon- ttiver. on me Washington side of the Columbia, v,rnf Reflected by the hills, the blaze made the West Bide orchard dis trlct as lignt as day. Britain to Send Oars to France. WASHINGTON. Jan. 19. Shortage of nilwir ears has caused such a freight congestion in France, Department of Commerce dispatches say. that Great Britain Is preparing to furnish 20.000 cars to her ally as soon as they can be sent across the channel. Eighty thou sand cars seized by the Germans In their Invasion were not recovered. Sorority House Has Slumps. EUGENE, Or, Jan. IS. Miss Alleyn Johnson, a sophomore in the university from Gaston, Or.. Is quarantined in the Delta Gamma Sorority House on ac count of mumps. Dr. H. Y. Spence says there Is little danger that the disease will spread Pilsen Breweries Ooscd- AMSTERDAM. via London. Jan. 19. The Pilsen breweries have ceased work. according to a report received by the Nieue Rotterdamsche Courant. 8-Montli School Term Indorsed. "- EUGENE. Or, Ju. 19. (Special.) The North. Fork Grange, a Western Lane County organization, according to word received in Eugene, has Indorsed the proposal by State Superintendent of Schools for an eight months' school term as a minimum for rural district.. The Irving Grange has adopted a simi lar resolution. These are two of the largest granges in LAne County. Read The Ornronlan c1s1fl. ad". Members Oregon Legislature And All Others Interested SALEM AND BACK $2.75 Thirty - Day Return Limit. , WEEK-END $2.00 Go Saturday and Sunday, Return Monday. 30 -Ride Family Commutation Book $30 v Good for Six Months. Remember That the i Coos Bay Limited Is the Finest Train Between Portland and Salem. Steel Coaches, Observation Buffet, Parlor Car, Vestibules. Leaves Taioa Station 8 A. M. Leaven East Morrison Street 8rt7 A. M. Stops at State Street. Salem. Returning, Leaves Salem at S:53 P. M-. Arriving East Morrison 6:40; Union Station 6:50 P. M. NEW CITY TICKET OFFICE 131 FOURTH STREET. John M. Scott, General Passenger, Agent. SOUTHERN PACIFIC The Quinine Thai Doea Not Cause Nervousness on Ringing in Head Because of its Tonic and Laxative effect, LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE can be taken by anyone without causing nervousness or ringing in the head. It removes the cause of Colds, Grip and Headache. 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