Jl o r n t n gr M VOL.. L.VIII. NO. 18,154. FOKTLAXD OKEdON. WEDNESDAY, -FAM AKY 29, 1!Mi. PRICE FIVE CENTS. U.S. ASKSHUGESUM TO BUY WHEAT CROP 'CURB ON IMMIGRATION CONTROL OP WIRFS SPOKANE MUSEUM IN QUEST OF MASTODON FARM IUR ROSALIA LEA SI I) FOR PROSPECTING PURPOSES. ROADS BONDS BILL FAST TAKING SHAPE EGGS JOIN BUTTER IN RAPID PRICE DECLINE JURY OBTAINED IN CASE OF H. ALBERS ASKED BY COMMITTEE HALT n&i HOrSE BODY UNANIMOUS FOR PUTTING UP 4 -YEAR BAR. FRESH OREGON PRODUCT NOW 55 CENTS RETAIL. MAY $1,250,000,000 Needed to Keep Word to Farmers. $2.20 IS PRICE GUARANTEED Canada, Mexico, Cuma and New foundland Only Exempt Proposed New Law. in Food Administration Sends i Measure to Congress. WORLD GRAIN SURPLUS BIG Estimates Show U. S. "Win Have Much Wheat Left Over After Supplying European Needs. TA SRTNOTON, Jart 28. An Admin istration bill appropriating $1,250,000 000 to enable the Government to carry oJt its guarantee to the farmer of a price of 32.20 a bushel for the 1919 wheat crop was transmitted to the chairmen of the Senate and House agricultural committees today by the food administration. The measure, which was drawn by officials of the Food Administration "and the Department of Agriculture, was described by some Senators as an omnibus measure which would permit the President to continue the Food Administration in operation and to ex ercise all of the powers conferred upon him by the food control act. Gorr Deems Bill Too Broad. Senator Gore, chairman of the Sen ate committee, announced that he would not introduce the measure in the Senate. "It is broader than I think is neces sary," he declared. "I may take it as a basis for another bill which I may in troduce." Under the bill as drawn. Government authority to control grain dealers, mill ers and elevators "by license or other like powers'" would be given, and the President would be authorized "to cre ate any agency or agencies" to buy the 1918 and 1919 wheat crops, "wheat products and other foodstuffs and feeds" at the guaranteed prices, regu late export and import of wheat; re- oulre preferential railroad service as long as the railroads are under Gov ernment control: control grain ex changes and prohibit trading upon them "at such time or times as may be deemed desirable or proper to meet market conditions and competitive prices of foreign grown wheat," and "to prescribe such rules and regula tions as may be neecssary to protect the Government of the United States from paying the guaranteed prices aforesaid for any wheat other than that covered by proclamations." President's Powers Great. In addition, the President, through the agency he would designate, could also sell either domestically or by ex port, wheat, wheat products or by-pro ducts at a profit or loss, as "in the judgment of such agency may be nec essary." He also could lease, buy or requisition storage space and pre scribe the terms to be paid for it. In transmitting the measure to the committee chairmen, William A. Glas gow, Jr., chief counsel for the Food Adminir.tration, wrote that the legis lation was requested in order to main tain the guaranties in their integrity to the farmer and to save the Treasury of the United States from loss, if that be possible. Thus far there has been no estimate as to what the cost to the Government of maintaining the 1919 prices would be. Officials have said that it depended largely upon European needs, the amount of stocks in Argentina, Aus tralia and Canada, and whether or not Russia would have available supplies for export. Surplus of Wheat Hose. The Department of Agriculture has estimated that the total import wheat requirements for Europe, inoluding Germany and Austria, would likely ex ceed 728,000,000 bushels this year. The surplus stock from Canada, Argentina and Australia was estimated at 495,- 000,000 bushels. From the 1918 crop the United States probably will have a sur plus of 277,000,000 bushels for export and carry-over. "If the total surpluses of other coun tries' are exhausted and Hussia is not relied upon for anything this year," said the statement, "the United States will be called upon to export 233.000,- 000 bushels and would have a carry over into next year of 44,000,000 bush els. This carry-over, however, Is likely to be reduced by increased consumption In the United States and Europe fol lowing: several years of short rations. The 1919 wheat crop in the United States is expected to give an exportable surplus of 350.000.000 to 400.000,000 bushels. In both 1919 and 1920 the question of price and the ability of Eu ropean countries to finance purchases are the decisive factors." The department also has estimated that European needs for other grains will be so great that the United States will be able to supply only tho required amount of oats, falling short on rye, 1 -irley and corn. WASHINGTON". Tan. 28. Prohibition of immigration for four years after the war except from Cuba, Mexico, Can ada and New Foundland, was agreed upon unanimously today by the House Immigration Committee. Chairman Burnett announced that he would ask for a special rule to permit early consideration of the measure by the House. 'If the bill is not passed by the pres ent Congress, its purpose will be par tially defeated" Mr. Burnett said. "It is intended to prevent a great flood of immigrants coming here as soon as peace is signed and driving our own people out of work and also to keep out the Bolsheviki. Delay in passing the bill will be harmful to the business interests." Considerable discussion arose in the committee in regard to whether the bill should be effective for two or four years, but the longer period was de cided upon by a vote of 7 tb 2. A num ber of amendments r.ccepted permit the admission of relatives of aliens already in this country and of persons skilled in certain occupations and pro fessions. It is understood the committee is divided 7 to 2 for the legislation, with six members absent. Prohibition of immigration during the peace recon struction period has been strongly urged by representatives of organized labor and others at hearings before the committee. The bill would permit an alien resi dent to bring his wife and children (except boys over 18 years old) into the United States; orphan nephews under IS and nieces of any age also may be brought into the country. Tourists would not be barred from entry for temporary stay. The decision on the four-year period was made on the question whether the committee should adopt that provision or one providing for only two years' prohibition. Postoffice Committee of House Makes Report. RESOLUTION TO BE PRESENTED New Legislation Not Applic able to Cable Lines. BURLESON .IS EXAMINED Provisions for Appraisement and Purchase of Telephone Lines Arc Stricken Prom Resolution. WASHINGTON, Jan. control of telephone properties would end 31, under a resolution !8. Government and telegraph next December ordered favor H. L. PITT0CK PASSES AWAY Illness Which Began January 16 Takes Publisher of The Oregonian. Henry L. Pittock. publisher of The Oregonian, died at his residence on Imperial Heights at 11:10 o'clock last night. He was taken ill January 16 and the symptoms were those of influenza. For week or more he held bis own, but complications set in and made the struggle for life hopeless. The arrangements for the funeral will beannounced in due time. TAILORS FORESEE NEW ERA Picturesque Sports Attire for Men Predicted. ATLANTIC CITY. N. J., Jan. 28. Del egates to the convention of the Na tional Association of Merchant Tailors, which opened here today, foresee a new era for picturesque sports attire for men. Garish designs and hues will be the rule, the delegates announce, and they ascribe the prospective situa tion to the at-soclatlon of people oi divers nationalities during the war. The woolen goods industry almost approached a condition of demoraliza tion at one time during the war. it was declared, because of a state of hysteria due to busybodies who intruded on the province of the tailors and advocated the wearing of 'Uomespun sackcloth and ashes." ably reported today by the House post office committee by a vote of 10 to 8. Chairmon Moon announced that he would present the measure in tha House tomorrow and ask for a rule to give it right of way. The resolution made no mention of cable properties and that phase of the situation was not discussed at the meeting of the committee. Members later expressed various opinions as to the effect of the legislation on Federal control of those properties which was assumed by Presidential proclamation last November under the authority given in me original wire control res olution passed by Congress last July 6. Cables Not Included. Chairman Moon said the new legis lation woi'.ld not affect the original law insofar a's it applied to cable prop erties, control or which would have to be relinquished with the issuing of the peace proclamation by the President Other members expressed a definite view, based upon the fact that the cable properties were controlled by the tele graph companies. They thought con trol of the cables would be automatic ally extended. There were still other committee men who believe the oues tion would have to be settled in the courts. Various dates for termination of con trol of the telephone and telegraph companies were suggested after the committee had concluded its hearings on the original Administration meas ure by examining Postmaster-General Burleson. The first proposal was for a restoration of the properties to pri vate management next May 30, but this and another to extend the time to December 31, 1920, were voted down. As introduced by Chairman Moon the resolution authorized the postmaster general to execute contracts for the purchase of telephone companies and have an appraisement made of the tele phone companies, but these provisions were stricken out by the committee. Ownership 'ot Contesnplnted. Mr. Burleson and other proponents of the legislation Insisted that the pur pose was to extend the period of con trol and not to bring about Govern- Portlons of Immense Skeleton Are Located and Complete Specimen Is Believed Buried. SPOKANE. Wash.. Jan. 28. (Spe cial.) The Spokane Museum has leased the ICO-acre Coplan ranch near Rosa lia. Wash., and within a short time ill begin "prospecting" for the cony plete skeleton of one of the largest Mastodons ever unearthed. Parts of the skeleton have been located. Porter Brothers, local contractors. have been engaged to do the excava tion work and are awaiting favorable weather. This waa the announcement made today by W. S. Lewis, secretary of the museum. E. A. Lindsley. of the Lindsley Broth ers Company, in the Peyton building, and Porter Brothers will furnish the capital for the excavation work. The farm which has a low boggy place, has been the source of several mastodon skeletons unearthed In past years. There are several more ekele tons bogged in the place, it is believed, and the one the Spokane Museum hopes to recover complete will stand 14 feet high, with tusks extending about 10 feet from the jaws. This will equal in size the largest mastodon ever un earthed, which was found on this same farm in 1878 and now is on exhibition at the Academy of Science in Chicago. Joint Highway Committee Drafts Legislation. FROZEN SMELT TO BE SOLD City Has About 20,000 Pounds In Cold Storage at Present. Frozen smelt, in .any quantities, will be sold at the Municipal market, be ginning today, at three pounds for 10 cents, or 81.50 for a 50-pound box, ac cording to announcement yesterday by City Commissioner Bigelow, In charge of the city-owned fish market. The smelt being sold has been In cold stor age and is said to be in excellent condi tion. The city has about 20,000 poundi of the fish on hand and the special prices will be in vogue until the stock has been exhausted. Cottage cheese is also being sold at the market for 10 cents a pound, with no restrictions on the amount sold to each customer. I TRUNK LINES GET $7,500,000 Secondary Roads Will Receive $2,500,000 of Total. HARD SURFACE IS OMITTED mil Refers Commission First to Construct Pacific Highway From Portland to California Line. Some Dealers Charge More, but Such Are Dubbed Profiteers. Butter Don n to 0 Cent. Eggs, as well as butter, are rapidly falling In price. The retail price of the best grade of fresh Oregon eggs today, dealers say, should not be over SS cents. The lsrger Jobbers have sent reduced buying prices into the country. based on which the Jobbing market will be about S cents lower this morn ing than. It was yesterday, and a retail selling quotation of S& cents will give the merchant a good profit. Tho butter markfli is weak at 65 cents wholessle. This should make a legitimate retail price of 60 cents, the dealers maintain, and most of the stores are selling at this figure, but a few, no longer fearing the Food Ad minlstrtion. are charging thelfcustom cr S5 and even 70 cents. Lower cheese prices are also looked for soon, as the Eastern and California markets, which largely regulate values here, are on the down grade. Sedition Trial of Portland Man Gets Under Way. LONG LIST OF CHARGES READ Defendant Flushes As Alleged Disloyalty Is Cited. CASE TO LAST ALL WEEK i Concluded on Plsea Column t.) FEATURES Us THE OREGON LEGISLATURE YESTERDAY. Senate. Compulsory compensation un der constitutional amendment. All road work allotted In bill offered by sens tor Pierce. Bill eliminating paroles for bootleggers makes appearance. Senator Ritner offers referen dum measure for new $500,000 penitentiary building. House. Consolidation committee's pro gramme comes Into House, creat ing departments of labor, health, institutions and agriculture. Votes to abide by committee's report snd send red flag bill to final passage without eliminating provision relative to "defiance to laws." Refuses to adopt resolution cutting out bills for Increases in salaries for state officers. PTATE CAPITOL, Salem. Or. Jan. 28. (Special.) Seventy-five per cent of the proposed 110.000.000 road bill must be used for construction, pave ment and betterment of primary trunk roads designated, and the remaining 25 per cent is to be used at the discre tion of the State Highway Commission in connection with various courts on terms and conditions the commission prescribes. Such are the provisions of the bonds bill now drafted and under considera tion by the Joint roads and highways committee. On this basis $7,500,000 will be used for the trunk lines and $2,500,000 for secondary roads, but it is estimated that with the gasoline tax and other sources of revenue the commission will have $4,500,000 for the secondary road programme. Lesrlalatlon Past Taking Shane. Rapidly the road legislation is now shaping up and the bond bill presents the first intelligent effort to bring or der out of the conflicting motives which have swayed the lawmakers on this subject since the season opened. Attorney-General Brown had most to do with drafting the bond bill and while It may be changed here and there it forms the foundation for road leg islation. Under the drafted bill In the hands of the committee the State Hlghwav Com mission is directed to finish north and south and east and west htghwaya The bill refers the commission first to con struct. pave and complete throughout the Pacific Hlgbway from Portland to the California line. Improt esaents Are Outlined. Next the commission is ordered to construct, pave and complete through out the CoisrnTbla River Highway from the Multnomah County line to Astoria, through Seaside to the Tillamook Coun ty line, and thereafter such other pri mary trunk roads in the order In which the commission deems best. In the bill the primary roads forming the Pacific Highway system are thus defined: From Multnomah County line through Washington and Yamhill coun ties, via Hillsboro, Forest Grove. McMlnnville to Dallas. Monmouth and Independence, in Polk County: to Cor vallis and Monroe, In Benton County, through Eugene, thence following the Pacific Highway to the California line. SPARTACANS OCCUPY BANK Soviet Forces on Baltic Coast Arc Halted by tirrman Volunteers. COPKNHAGEN. Jan. 28. Snartacan forces have overturned the government in llhenisliavrn. ticrnianv. and oc cupied the banks and public buildings. i ney nave ordered the courtmartial of their opponents. Hallway traffic to and from Wilhelmshaven has been stopped. nfi."RLIN. Jan. 27. Forces marching on UDau on the Baltic coast of Cour land have been halted by a'rrman vol unteer forces, which, though greatly outnumbered, forced the Soviet army back across the Windau River, says a dispatch to the Zeitung Am Mlttag. It Is said the Bolshevists suffered heavy losses. Bolshevists are reported to have killed 600 people in Dorpat and Wesenberg In Ksthonla. The German Commissioner In Lithuania, who (ar rived here today, said Bolshevists are still 26 miles east of Kovno. The line Is being defended by German volunteers. MANY SAILORS RELEASED Twenty Per Cent Dltrlct to Re of Force Mastered In This Out. 1 1 'oncluded on Page 2. Column X. SEATTLE. Wash.. Jan. 28. (Special.) The muster out of approximately 1200 sailors, mainly from Oregon. Cali fornia rid Washington in the 13th naval district will begin tha latter part of this week or neat week, it was announced at the lieadquartera of the district this morning. Only those who have dependents or who Intend to re turn to school will be mustered out at this time. The men to be mustered out are sta tioned at the naval training camp in Seattle and at tbe naval training sta tion at Bremerton. The strength of the 18th naval dlatrlct Is 6000 men. The order calls for the discharge of 20 per cent. NOTE TO WIFE IS COSTLY Flight Aviator Fatally Injurrd Over Home. in THE LEGISLATURE IS REPORTED TO BE HARD AT WORK. MILLION MEN TO BE NEEDED Britain Plans on Retaining Large Armies of Occupation. LONDON, Jan. 2S. (By the Asso ciated Press.) A special meeting of the Cabinet was held today. It Is understood the conferees con cluded there was no prospect for months to come of voluntary enlist ment of sufficient men for the army of occupation and salvage of property in the war zones, for properly garrison ing India, Gibraltar and the crown colo nies, to insure safety ofj the United Kingdom and safeguard results of the victory in Palestine, Mesopotamia and Turkey, which would require about 1,000,000 men. iimmmMsi iHmjmiiiiitNti lath -I I ivt.' - vj-'ijr ill is n- ; i 1 : I - . - J (MANY GOitG lsoi?s!g Daniels Orders Inquiry. WASHINGTON. Jan. 28. Secretary Daniels today instructed Rear-Admiral Usher at New York to investigate and report on the suppression by a naval guard and police reserves there last night of a nieetinp of discharged sol diers, sailors and marines at which the speakers criticised the Government. WIFE'S FURS ARE COSTLY Patrolman Loses Trousers Fighting Wildcat to Get Animal's Pelt. To get a sej, of furs for his wife, Patrolman Huntington has strung out a line of traps on Gales Peak, near Forest Grove, Or., with the result that to date he has captured a wildcat, five civet cats, and has lost one trap in which a coyote had thrust his foot. The wildcat, which is about three feet long and weighs about 25 pounds. Is his latest acquisition. He found it in one of his traps yesterday, and killed it by choking it with his belt. The animal tore his trousers to pieces during its death struggles. BLOW AIMED AT GERMANS Expulsion of Enemy Aliens From Canada Asked in Resolution. VANCOUVER. B. C, Jan. 28. Van couver's City Council last night adopt ed a resolution calling for the expul sion from Canada of all enemy aliens and for the prohibition of Immigration to Canada from Teutonic countries. The resolution was submitted by Mayor Gale. FEWCOniNG OUT, MlSTeR. AC A.RE F JL iVERY SHE SEEMS TO BE WELL. , E NTERTAINEp AT. PRESENT - ZiA THERE S A NUrABER OF 'En EXPECTED UP FOR. THE THIRP JlrAE thf:f m IN6 E ills - OUGHT TO MAKE. IT tL-Sr OM THE. FEUOWS.GOIN& DOwwr- rFi AN INCOTAEN r.Wv e-i-?lCw " NOW THEY RE. TRYING T(l TORPEDO THE SIM PER-CENT TAjt Limitation NORFOLK, Vs., Jan 2S. Ensign James A. Clarke, an aviator attached to the Hampton Roads naval base, waj fatally Injured today In the wreck of a hydroplane In which he flew low over the Norfolk Country Club in or der to drop a note to his wife who lives there. Lieutenant Noel I : Sain bury, who was in the machine, escaped unlnjnrcd. After passing the clubhouse, the Plane struck a tree snd one wing was demolished. The machine then swerved nto Lafayette River' and. after xtrlk ng the water, crashed against a pier. MR. HAWLEY QUITE ILL Indefinite Leave of Absence Asked by Colleague. ORKGONI AN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington, Jan. 28. Representative Mc Arthur asked Indefinite leave of ab sence from the House today for Repre sentative Hawley, who has been ill for several days. INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS The Went her. TESTKRPAT'S Maximum temperature. 31 o'trff.; minimum. 32 degrees. TODAY'S Fair; moderate westerly winds. I-eiltiire. Road bond bill fast taking shape. Page 1. Insurance amendment submitted to Sen ate. Page 7. Four consolidation bill reported. Pace T. FOurn.N Count Tolstnl gte details of execution of curt laniny. rage ... Poltava Is retaken by loyal Russians. Page S. British press pays tribute to President Wil son, i see 4. NATIONAL. Huge sum ssked to buy United Stales wheat crop. Page 1. Extension of wire control to December "1 rsvored by House postoffice commltt. Psga L IsOMKXTlC. Packers sre opposed to further legislation. I'age e. Pacific Northwest. Spokane mueum lessen Roealla fsrm to prospect tor mastodon skeleton. Page 1. UPOKTS. Leonard falls to send acceptance of Port land offer. Page 14. David Dugdale sells Seattle franchise to syndicate. Page If. ronnsrrisl and Murine. Northwest Pteel Company launches first vessel of 1919. Page IS. Orders tsaued suspending construction of - million tons of ships. Psgs Portland and Vicinity. Eggs join butter in rapid price decline. Page 1. Jury obtained In Albers case. Page 1. Influenza caea in Portland ahow increase. Page 10. Wsather report, data and forecaat. Page 17. Full reports of Influenza, cases not made. Page lO. Prevention purpose of open air school. Pag 12. Mayor Baker replies to critics at Capital. Page 13. Building expansion In 1919 predicted by city Inspector. Page 9. Government Expects to Introduce Ten or More Witnesses in Prc cntlng Proof of Charges. After two days of keenly contested examination. In whl-h both defense and prosecution depleted their peremptory challenges, the Jury In the espionage case against Henry Albers. wcalthv resident of Portland and former head of Albers Brothers' Milling Companv. was impaneled In Federal Court before Judge Wolverton late yesterday after noon. Attorneys are of the opinion that the case will not go to the Jury before tho Close or the court week. For the Government United States Dlatrlct Attorney Hanry made the opening statement of the prosecution to the jurors, dwelling upon the Peril ous circumstances which caused the en actment of a drastic espionage act. and reciting the seven counts in the Al bers Indictment, with the seditious re marks alleged to have been m .,1.- hw the defendant. Urged Remnrka tiled. As the Statements attributed to him were read, in a silence which needed no gavel, the defendant flushed deeply and bent his eves unou his k.h United States Attorney Haney told the Jurors that they may antli-iDste an at tempt at extenuation on the part of the defense, on the grounds that tha de fendant was Intoxicated when the al leged remarks were recorded, and urged them to pay heed to the inatruction of the court on this point. If any be given. The first four counts of the Indict ment are based upon utterancea alleged to have been made by Henry Albers on October t. 1918. while a paaaenger on a. Southern Pacific train en route to Port land, during the interval of travel be tween Uranta Pass and Roseburg. Or. The Government alleges that these re marks were made at Intermittent times during a period of at least three hours. In tho presence of five witnesses. These are Prank Tlchenor. United States Deputy Marshal; L. W. Kinney. L. E. Gaument. J. A. Meade and E. C. Bea dlxon. Four rhurares Made. Comprehensively the first four counts charge violations of the espionage act by "Intent and attempt to cause and incite Insubordination, disloyalty and refusal of duty in the military and naval forces." by "intent to obstruct and attempt to obstruct the recruiting and enlistment service of the United States." by "Intent to incite, provoke and encourage resistance to the United States and to promote the cause of Its enemies," and oy "intent to support and favor the -ause of a country with which the United States was then at war. and to oppose the cause of the United Sta.cs therein." These counts are based upon the re marks alleged to have been made by the defendant on October S. as follows: 1. "I am a German and don't deny it. Once a German always a Ger man. "I served 23 years under the Kaiser (meaning William II. German Kmperor). and I would go back to Ger many tomorrow. 3. "I came here (meaning the United States) without anything, and I could go away without anything." 4. "I came to this country (meaning the United States! supposing it was a free country, but I find that it Is not as free as Germany. 5. "McAdoo i meaning W. O. Mc Adoo then and there Secretary of the Treasury of the United States) Is a . Why should this Gov ernment tell me what to dor Pro-tirrmaa Roast Alleged. 6. "I am pro-German: so are my brothers." 7. "A German can never be beaten by a Yank" (Meaning an American.) S. "You (meaning the United States) can never lick the Kaiser (meaning William II. German Umperor); never In a thousand years. 9. "There will be a revolution in this country (meaning the United States) in ten years; yes. in two msybe to morrow." 10. "I could tske a gun myself and fight right here." (Meaning in tha United States.) 11. "To hell with America. 13. "I have helped Germany In thin war. and I would give every cent I have to defeat the United States." 11. "We (meaning Germany) have won the war." other Remarks Alleged. The remaining counts are based upon utterances alleged to have been made by Henry Albers to N. F. Titus and others at various times between July 1. 1917. and May 1. 1918. The na ture of these Is rendered in the indict ment, as follows: 1. That all reports or the German atrocities (mesning thereby the re ports of the atrocities then being and having heretofore been committed by Germany in Belgium, France and on (Cunluded on Page 12. Column S.) CQ 103.2 . ,;: -mm m sews snags usbubi