THE MORNING OREGOXIAX. TUESDAY, APRIL 23. 1918. "
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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."
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
ASTORIA. Or., April 22. Special.)-
All sorts of tropical fruits, such as
oranges, limes, bananas, plantains, man
goes, pawpaw, etc., and all sorts of
vegetables are grown in Venezuela in
sufficient quantities for local market,
where they are very cheap, but none
Is being exported from this district.
Tenlno Boy to Be Transferred.
TEXIXO. "Wash., April 11. (Special.)
Mrs. S. W. Fenton, of Tenino, this
week received a letter from her son.
Thla Myrhl. who is stationed at the Mare
SPECIAL PRICES
EVSBT DAT
ELECTRIC LIGHT GLOBES
15, 25 and 40-Watt Lamps 27d
Flashlights (complete) 75b
Doable Sockets (for Lamp and Electric Iron $1.00
Electric Irons (10-year guarantee) $3.50
Hotpoint and American Beauty Electric Irons
We Repair Electric Irons and Flashlights
Open Saturday Night Till 10
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES AUTOMOBILE LAMPS
EVINRUDE MOTOR CO.
211 Morrison, Near First St.
Gists making Is an old-established
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More Bakings
Per Pound
At All' Grocers
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For its rtehn
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