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THE MORNING OREGOXIAX. TUESDAY, APRIL 23. 1918. " 11 FEDERAL LAW HOT VIOLATED BY SECT International Bible Students Held in Jail on Charge of Breaking City Ordinance. PAPER IS CLEVERLY EDITED Pro-Hun Propaganda, Sajs C. S. At torney, Goes Right to the Limit of the Law, bat Keeps Inside the Epionago Danger Line. With th Inability of the United Elates Attorneys fries to brlns- any psclflo cbarre araliist tbem. Lloyd B. Hurteh and t'.eorge Simpson, members of the International Bible students' Association, who were arrested by the police Sunday (or distributing the "Kingdom News." a Tlusselllte publica tion, throughout the residence district of I'ortland. were returned to the City Jail yesterday afternoon and are being; neld en a charice of violating a city ordinance requlrtnic a license for dis tributing dodgers or posters. "Careful examination of contents of the 'Kingdom .ewi,' and close qucs tioalua of the arrested Kussellites. failed to brlns; out actual violation of the Federal law," stated United States I'tstrlct Attorney liancy. "I am convinced. he continued, "that able legal talent took part In preparing this literature. It goes rittht to the limit of the law, but keeps inside." Mr. Reassess II elds same View. On learning; that Seattle Rnsxellltes bad h" arrested In that city for dis- trtbntlnc the same propaganda liter stare. Mr. Hancy telephoned to Clarence I. Krames. special representative of the I nttd Htates Attorney-General, to learn f developments there. Mr. Jteames had personally lookel Into the matter, and he corroborated the finding; of Mr. Jianey to the effect that prosecu tion under the esptonare act could not bo based on mere distribution of the literature. Up to a lata hour yesterday the de fendants bad not employed legal coun sel and expressed no desire to obtain aa attorney to defend them. It Is prob ,iMo that thry will have a hearing; be fore Municipal Judge Ro.isman this mornlaa. when they will have an oppor tunity In obtain the services of an at l.wnry If they so desire. Burtch and Slmpon were observed by Cttjr Commissioner Hlgelow distributing copies of the publication on the East Fide and took them Into custody, later turning; them over to the police. Hot a Native Aaserieaaua. The Issue of the publication was de voted, for the most part, to - defense of "The Finished Mystery." the late 1'astor Knsseil's book, the sale and dis tribution of which rerently was pro hibited in the I'nlted rUnts and Can ala. A portion of the Issue also con tained an appeal to the believers In re ligioua liberty to sign the printed pe titlon. addressed to President Wilson. and requesting the Government to re move all restrictions as to tne oisirt button and reading of "The Finished Mvatnr." Both Burtch and Simpson admitted to the police that they had not Invested In liberty bonds. They are native-born Americans. Burtch has been employed st tho Oregon Chair Company plant. (ilmpaon has had no Steady employ meat. It Is said. Pass Courier and IXedford Sua and a member of tho last Legislature, who u In Portland a few dsys ago. "One cannot get a line on the coun ty's stand on oven the Governorship or the United Statea Senstorshlp. Aside from a lively scrap for two places on the County Count. Interest seems to center in the measure to be Toted upon by the people In November, provldtnr for tho Ashland Normal School, as well aa on In Eastern Ore gon. All onr section of tho state la a unit on that proposition. A long drawn-out effort for better grade schools has brought the people face lo face with tho need of more trained teachers) and that normal school prop osition will receive aa almost unslmous vote." e e e In tho lsst week Gus C. Koser, Re publican candidate for Governor, di vided his campaign activities between tho Willamette Valley and this city. Among the points visited early In the week were Salem, Independence. Dallas, Monmouth and Kugene. Thursday night he addressed the Central Labor Council In this city. "I am positively confident of winning tho nomination." said Mr. Mosar Saturday night. This la not aa idle or boastful campaign state ment. It Is based on a thorough can vas of the situation and unquestioned I assurances of aupport from all aeetlons of tho state." see I J. Simpson will tell tho people of Eastern Oregon of bis Gubernatorial candidacy this week. He will visit all of the principal points In Baker, Union and Umatilla counties. Last week Mr. Simpson made a tour of the West Side counties, returning -through Una and Marlon counties and personally meeting mora than 2000 voters. U. S. War Garden Booklets Free Ask for Theni in Garden Seed Section, 4th Floor f iono Daughters of the American Revolution Will Meet for Red Cross Work in Our Auditorium, on the Fourth Floor, Today From 10 to 5 Kodaks, Cameras and Supplies on the Fourth Floor Manicuring and Hair Dressing Parlors, Second Floor Tea Room, Fourth Floor U.S. Thrift Stamps and War Savings Certificates are backed by the entire wealth of the United States. Bay them at the Main Office, 4th Floor. The Standard Store of the Northwest Olds, Wortman & Kin Reliable Merchandise Reliable Methods Buy That Bond and help back up the boys in France, who are fighting for the protection of YOUR HOME AND FAMILY. BUY NOW! S. & H. Trading Stamps i v : Pay Interest on the Money You Spend Save Them! WIZARD VIOLINIST HERE MISCII.l EL.M.4.M PLATS AT HEIt.IU TOMORROW XIOHT. PregTassaso of Genius Who Baa Awed Critics of Europe aad America a Comprehensive One. Mlscffa Klraan. the noted violinist, plays at the Hell Is tomorrow night, direction Steers at Coraan. The magical sweetness of ton. that lie draws from J A '.v" r d V C. S. AFTER "KINGDOM NEWS' Men Who Circulated Propaganda Sought by Federal Officers. TACOMA. Wash.. April I?. (Special) Federal officers here acting on orders from Clarence L. Reamcs. United States Attorney, are searching for the persons ho flooded tho city with "Kingdom News." International Bible Students tract, yesterday and la.it night. Some time Saturday night tho entire residence section was covered, a copy of the naoer was lett at every home and downtown building's were aa closely own with the propaganda last night. No one. as far as Federal officers In Tiin could acertain. saw any per son delivering the tract, which Is held to violate the espionage act. iMSTAMPS CA.NC tXINii previous Instructions, the Oregon War Savings Committee has received notice that the writing of the owner's nam. on war savings stamps attached to war saving certlfi rates Is disapproved by the Postofflce lfpartmeni, the reason being that, due to th. limited space, such writing in terferes with registration of certtfl cates. so the praotice is being discour sed by the war savings organisation. However, where the owner has written his name on th. stamp the validity of the stsmp Is not affected. The war savings stsmp committee will be represented by a speaker at the war conference to be held In I'ortland in May :2 and IS. e V. P. Fiske. Postmaster at Dallas, Or., wears a thrift stamp for a necktie stickpin. He does this, he says, to show that he Is behind the thrift stamp In fact and In practice. Llr.n County Chairman P. A. Toung announces that Linn will be 100 per cent complete In war savings societies by Mar 1. This means a society for each 100 Inhabitants. SCHOOLS ARE MAIN ISSUE Fight for Normals Said to Be Inter esting Jackson County. "Th. peer', of Jackson County are teo buinr talking war and curbing lit tie manifestations of pacifism to talk r-olltlrs." said Benlajnln C. Sheldon, of Medford. former editor of the ranta assmsmsmBSSBaetySwmBSTga nefca 4 Manef 4 Green Chile Cheese oosrtssos) mora prwtwhs Ut Tory II Mat prmti atlseha Elnia, World-Famona Violinist. Who Plays at HeUlg Tomorrow lkt. his Stradivartua of 1723. together with the wealth of temperament, remarkable Interpretative facultlea and bewilder Ing brilliance of teohnlc combine to bring him homage of a kind not seen before In thla generation. Rarely Indeed In the world's history has a genlua of his stamp been pro duced. Tho great critics of Europe and America are awed by the divine fire shown in his Interpretations of th great works of creative genius, the revealing grace and delicacy of Intul tlon that enables him to catch elusive subtleties of beauty unguessed by the great hiaioritr. Following Is the Portland programme In full: "Concerto. G. Minor" (allegro, sdaelo, sl- lerrol t Vlvsldl-Xauhes. "tfjrraphonle Ee Dasnole tallegro non troppo. andante, at legret (Lalol. "Deep River" (paraphrase) ( El man) tngo, Alhanls-Elisan), "Noc turne. E Hat" (Sarasate-Chopln). Hun garian Dance Ko. T" (Brahms. Joachim), 'l Palpltl" (Paganlnl). ARCHITECT IS FINED $25 Lewis I. Thompsons Excuse for Speeding Held Inadequate. DesDlte protestations on th. part of Lewis I. Thompson, architect, that he was driving his automobile at an ex cessive rat. of speed In order to get the number of a motorcycle rider, who, he said, wss exceeding tb. speed limit. Judge Rossman yesterday imposed a fine of 125. Ho was arrested on April 17 bv Motorcycle Policemen Russell nd Lltsenberg. charged with driving his car at the rat. of . miles an hour. On the following day Litsenberg waa killed when bis motorcycle collided with an automobile, Russell being the only witness. Forty-four other cases or trsrno vio lation were disposed of in Municipal Court yesterday, the total collected in fines reaching 1431.9. Speeders fined were: w. A. Grant. CO; E. O. Gordon, flO; Mrs. Jack Seed, S; Georg. Hengel. 110: C. Wolf, 10; H. Altree, fl7.e0; A. Q. Heller, $13; V. A. Johnson, $7.60; A. Wlttran, $10; Jack Schoroler, 117.60: Ray Barton, IIS; K. W. Meyer, $16: W. C. Bellowes, 116; E. G. Holsclaw. 117.60; W. E. Ram say. Hi: w. Kino. i; ri. Hammond, 110; W. Monson. $10: C. C Price, $10; L. Vans. :S: J. M. MrBrlne. 115; D. Day, 110: C. Linesman. $17.60; L Linesman, $17.60; A. Faulkner, $10: H. Rotenburg, .; A. Nelson, $17.60; Antone Rudhal, $7.60. ONE FAMILY HELD ENOUGH George A. Mackle Objects to Sup porting Wife's Relatives. He was able and willing to provide hi own family with .very necessity and comort of life; but when his wWe brought six of her relatives Into bis home for support, be thought It waa time to call a halt. This is th. asser tion of Georg. A. Mackle. who filed suit yesterday against Mary J. Mackle terminate a marriage contract made ti yeara ago. They were married at Hart. Mich. The plaintiff likewise chsrges cruel ty, and asserts It la absolutely Impos- Ible for them to live together any onger. There are no minor children Involved in th. suit. Desertion and non-support are charges against Elmer Baker In the divorce complaint filed yesterday by Anna E. Baker. They were married in 1S0S. Tho plaintiff alleges he hss wlce deserted her and baa failed to provide, bhe wants a decree and $30 a month permanent alimony. New Wash Dresses For Women Inexpensive, neat Dresses for wear about the house and for afternoons. Made op in serviceable tub materials gingham, percales, chambrays, etc.. in. stripes, checks, plaids, plain colors. Dress Department, Second Floor. Dresses at $1.95 Second Floor Several attractive models at this price one in Billie Burke style with deep yoke. Some have pique collars and cuffs. Ginghams and per- P"I Q"T cales. All sizes in the lot. Priced special at D i-.JtJ Dresses at $2.50 Second Floor Dainty Wash Dresses made up in good quality striped and checked ginghams. Some have fancy collars of embroidered lawn and deep belts, novejty pock ets. Long or short sleeves. Full range of sizes. (PO fTfk See these atractive dresses for Spring priced at w&mOXJ Dresses at $2.95 Second Floor Plain color chambray dresses with organdy collars and cuffs. Made up in popular Billie Burke style. Also others of crepes, ginghams and percales. J0 QC Full assortment of sizes. Priced at low figure Dresses at $3.50 Second Floor Fancy striped and checked ginghams in great assortment of colors. Attractive styles with large collars. V-shape pockets. Belt, long sleeves. ?0 fTA Full range of all sizes in the lot. Priced now at DOeJl Curtain Sale Third Floor A gqpd opportunity to buy dainty Curtains for any room in the house at splendid savings. Fine quality scrim and Marquisette materials. Hemstitched border with lace edge and inser tions. Dozens of pretty new styles. Lot 1 $2.50 fine quality Scrim Curtains, special in this sale, pair LOT 2 12.75 fine quality Scrim Curtains, special in this sale, pair LOT S $4.00 fine quality Scrim Curtains, special in this sale, pair LOT 4 $6.50 Scrim and Mar quisette Curtains, special, the pair S.198 S2.38 S3.48 S5.85 Children's Tub Dresses Underpriced Bargain Circle, First Floor Three special lines of dainty wash frocks for little girls 2 to 6 years of age. Made up in good qual ity materials in plaids, checks and plain colors. On sale at 98, $1.25, .$2.35 BLOOMERS to match dresses, 60f-75S Dresses for Larger Girls Ages 6 to 14 years, also in the sale at low prices. Several very attractive styles. Good quality, striped and checked ginghams. Nicely trimmed. Sale prices, $1.98 to $S BLOOMERS to match dresses, 75-90 Women's Summer Underwear Special Display, Center Circle, Main Floor WOMEN'S VESTS; sleeveless, low neckstyles, of first quality lisle and cotton; Swis3 ribbed or Spring needle styles; plain or trimmed. All P" ff regular sizes. 850 each, 3 for DXeUvl WOMEN'S VESTS of extra good qual ity lisle. Plain or fancy. Low Kfy neck and sleeveless. Priced at t WOMEN'S SILK VESTS in band-top styles. Pink only. Sizes 28, 0 ff 40 and 42. Priced at only AiiUU SILK KNICKERS or Bloomers, $3.00 WOMEN'S UNION SUITS, ban trimmed or fancy yoke. Low neck, sleeve less, tight or lace-trimmed knee. I Ills Outsizes at 83f; regular sizes Special Showing of Kayser Italian Silk Underwear, 1st Floor Embroidery Flouncings At 98 c Main Floor Wide flouncings, made especially for Summer dresses. Fine, sheer quality oile, with attractive, well worked designs and edges. Good values at $1.25 and $1.50 (JO. a yard. Sale price, yard OU a o Furniture Specials Overstuffed Rocker, uphol stered in best quality taffeta. Regular $59 Chair. flJCQ Cft Priced special at iDOO.OKt Overstuffed Chair. Formerly $59.50. Priced spe- tfJCQ CO cial now at only DJOeJU Mahogany Tilt Top Tea Ta ble. $20 values for $17.60 $21 Fancy Breakfast Table in ivory and black Q1 Q Qfl lacquer. Special at DAeee7V Portland Agents for RESTGOOD Hair Mattresses Hotpoint Electric Cleaners At 30 Hardware Dept. As there is likely to be an advance in price of Hotpoint Cleaners, we advise placing of orders at once. Come in, let us demonstrate the efficiency of this splendid This Model $30.00 With Attachments $380 cleaner. Ful- ly g u a r a n teed in every respect. Sold on easy terms if desired. Price $30.00 Carpet Sweepers Bissell's Domestic, only $2.50 Bissell's Universal, only $3.50 Bissell's Grand Rapids Ball bearing Sweeper, special $3.75 Bissell's Prize Carpet Sweep ers with end protectors, $4.25 Q o o D o D o Q o I 101 IOC I0E301 IOC IOC PACIFIST IS DROPPED County Employe Dismissed as Conscientious Objector. SUPPORT OF WAR DENIED I. J. Kliunions Declares He Wonld Resist Service as Combatant Be cause of Scruples Against Kill ing V. 6. Course Approved. County Aisessor P.eea yesterday sum marily dismissed, aa a conscientious objector, I. J. Kimmons, who has been employed in the office for a month past as an extra draftsman. Last Saturday Kimmons was asked by Chief Deputy Harris to sign the oath of allegiance to the United States which all county officers and employes are signing- in conformity witn tne recent order of the Board of County Commissioners. Kimmons replied that he would like to have until Monday to think it over. Mr. Harris reported the facta to Assessor Reed, who sent for Kimmons. Mr. Kimmons came Into the office smiling: and said: "You want to see ma about the oath. I was busy taming to a caller when sir. Harris spoice to Din and will sign the oath noi he did and the oath was filed yester day with County Auditor Martin, along with the oaths of the rest of the Asses sor's staff. Assessor Reed called Kimmons into his office yesterday afternoon and in the presence of Chief Deputy Harris and. Chief Draftsman King- told him that his hesitation on Saturday had left a bad Impression and he was bound on honor to tell exactly where he stood. In answer to questions Kimmons said that as one who led a Christian life he could not support war or the killing of men, but approved the course fol lowed by the United States. Asked if he would respond -If the United States called upon him for military or naval service, he said he would feel Justified in resisting such service and would ex pect to be put in the non-combatant class. "What do you mean by non-com batant class?" asked the Assessor. Well,"8ftid Kimmons, "agricultural work." "Mr. Kimmons. said Assessor Reed, "you are not the' kind of man the United States Is depending- upon to win this war Your services are dis pensed with." "Shall I work throu-rh till 5 o'clock r asked Kimmons. "Xo, go now," said Assessor Reed. Klmmona packed up his belongings and before leaving told Assessor Reed that ha had no hard feelings and of fered hia hand. Assessor Reed de cllned to shake hands, saying lie had very positive convictions on the sub ject which had led to the dismissal of Kimmons. "So have I." said Kimmons. Island naval station, stating that he expects to be transferred soon to a port on the Atlantio Coast, where he will be assigned to duty on a warship. VICTIM OF COLLISION DIES Mrs. R. F. Jones Passes Away Good Samaritan Hospital. at Mrs. R. F. Jones, S9S West Russell street, who was hurt in an automobile and streetcar collision at East Seventh and Multnomah streets Saturday, died at Good Samaritan Hospital yesterday morning. The accident occurred when an in bound streetcar struck tne automobile driven by George Hammond, 809 Kil Ungrsworth avenue. The machine was hurled to the opposite side of the street, striking- a fire hydrant and completely wrecked. Mr. and Mrs. Hammond and Mr. and Mrs. Jones were riding in the automobile when the ac cident occurred and all escaped serious injuries except Mrs. Jones. Thomas D. Tune, a member of the 11th Spruce Division, died at Fort Stevena Hospital yesterday following two days' illness with pneumonia. The deceased was 22 years of age and had been serv ing as a guard at the Hammond mill. His home was in Eminence. Mo., and the body was shipped there for interment. Spruce Worker Dies at Fort. 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