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iSteel Turbiner Travels 72,500
b Miles in 1 1 Round Voyages.
23,000 TROOPS CARRIED
5l -jyiir-i lo Rig Pasonscr Ship About
Itonc and She Will Be Back In
t Service Kcxt Month.
I. L;I-iinir 11 round voyages and trav
-I;ar i-.GOO miles, t ra.Mortinir 2S.000
1 r o pa to Kurope and bringing bark
mas the record in brief of the
tO'binrr Northern I'arific up to th
time she met with trouble on the At
lantic roast in the winter, says Cap-
Jjin Al T. Hunter, her master when
efce plied between Flave! and San Fran-tb-ro
with the ;reat Northern and who
V.us navicatin? officer during her
trvire on the Atlantic. Captain Hun
i$r pa ys re pa i rs to the b i r ship a re
lout finished and she will be back on
th transport lanes ajrain next month.
1 "I'm juKt as plad to pet back to
tfVrtiand and the coast as I waa to be
iiloard th Northern I'arific when phe
ia- rushed around to the other side.
hi said last night, shortly before he
JeKt for San Francisco. Captain Hunter
will a-ive up active sea life for a time
"to art as representative In California
for the Steward Davit Kquipment cor
poration. Just as he was proud that
the turbiner made both terminals on
time, when she was used In the peace
time trad on the coast. Is he enthusi
astic when recountrne how the ship
) h urned her way to the other coast
jifhen the call came for her to carry
nen.
- 'e were 10 days and 22 hours from
the Golden Gate to Norfolk, the fastest
lime made by a merchant ship, and It
has been lowered only by one of the
jorpedo-boat destroyers that was dls
lttcbed since on a hasty mission.' he
;satd. The Great Northern waa only
X trifle longer from Han Francisco to
Charleston, beins; delayed because she
hud to wait for oil at one stop."
.Captain Hunter says that It was
learned from German navy men follow
4n? the etKntna of the armistice that
1iie Northern Pacific end Great North-1
Vrn were listed as prtxe ships for the,
Mibmarine. the Huns offering a bonus I
Itr th sinking of the lnr.ee American
tr.in.Dorts. the amounts to graduate ac
lirdin? to the sue of the ships, first
n the list being; tl;e Leviathan, then;
ilie Mount Vernon. Asramcmnon. North-
4 n Pacific an. I Great Northern. And
The only time there was a sub scare
jtt'cnrd was when the turbiner struck
si' whale i;l mid-ocean and the ship had
tf nwiv to HI"C;i her-telf. As
the ship -made a round trip from New
York to Brest In 14 days and three
hours, she usuallr crossed st her best
speed, and Captain Hunter insists that
the shock was as areat to those aboard
as It must have been to the whale.
The Northern Pacific and Great
Northern were purchased outright by
the navy and are to be retained under
their original names. Captain Hunter
is yet a navy man, being in the re
serves.
SOLDIERS' STOP IS BRIEF
Reception Committee Greet 3Icn En
Ronte to Camp Lewis.
A Camp Lre. Vl. casual detachment
of IS members spent half an hour as
sueits of the Portland reception com
mittee nnd In charge of Frank II. Hil
ton. The boys arrived on the 3:30
o'clock train anl were bundled on the
4 o'clock train for Camp Lewis, where
tltejr will receive their honorable dis
charge.
The boys were Oregon and Washing
ton men and all had seen serrlce over
seas. Tliis afternoon at 1:39 o'clock
the union depot will be the scene of a
iteneral reception for 7 casuals from
Newport News, according; to announce
ment of the reception committee yes
terday. Arrangements will be made to
show them a good time, but It Is under
stood that they will remain here but
half an hour.
flUTHDRSHIP IS QUESTIONED
ARTICLE IX COLLIER'S CALLED
PLAIN PROPAGAXDA.
PIONEER WOMAN IS DEAD
Mr. Caroline Boaarth Thyng I"ases
at Portland Home.
Caroline Bocarth Thyng, last survivor
of a Dioneer family of 1852 and mother
of George Thyng or Beaverton, oiea at
her Portland home yesterday afternoon.
8he was born inJowa 77 years ago and
crossed the plains by ox team to Van
couver. Wash., in 1852. The family
later moved to Woodland, fVash., where
she was married to Oeorge Thyng. In
187 she located at Reedville. Wash
lngton county, where she lived until
the death of her husband in 1899.
She Is survived by five sons, George
Thyng. Beaverton: E. C. Thyng-, Coeur
d'Alene. Idaho; Horace Thyng. Astoria,
and Herbert and Paul Thyng Portland;
three daughters. Mrs. J. a. Stewart,
Hillsboro: Mrs. W. J. Albert, Portland,
and Mrs. Amy Higglns, Seattle.
WORKMAN FALLS 60 FEET
R. II. Parker Sustain Severe In
juries to Arm and ClieM.
R. H. Parker of 16j4 East Twenty-
third street fell 60 feet from the Barton
bridge 10 miles from Greaham, yester
day, breaking an arm and injuring his
chest severely. The bridge crew, of
which he was a member, sent him to
Portland. He is in the Good Samaritan
hospital. His injuries may be serious.
Mr. Parker told nurses at the hos
pital that some framework on which
he was employed gave way, precipitat
ing him to the ground beneath the
trestle.
Hear the famous Westminster church
choir tonight at Good Friday services,
7:4S. Irvincton or P.roadwftv -ars. Adv.
Friends of ' Senator Chamberlain
Comment Upon Defense of Pres
,ent Military Justice System.
OREGOXIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash
ington, April 17. (Special.) "It Is just
war department propaganda," was the
comment made by friends of Senator
Chamberlain on an article in the cur
rent number of Collier's Weekly de
fending the present system of military
Justice. Senator Chamberlain is not ex
pected to return to Washington until
tonight from New Hampshire where he
filled a speaking engagement.
Arthur Train, the author of the ar
ticle, it was ascertained, is a close
friend of General Crowder and held a
bomb-proof job in the military Intel
ligence service during the war. An
army officer who has been active in
the fight with Senator Chamberlain to
upset the present court-martial system
said that Train had not had experience
in the judge advocate's office and had
not reviewed a single court-martial.
This officer would not concede that
train was the real author of the ar
ticle, declaring that John F. Wig-more,
foremost defender of the present mili
tary court-martial system, is now en
gaged in writing six or seven articles
presenting the war department's side
of the controversy which are to appear
in magazines which will accept them.
The department of justice, at the in
stance or senator unamDerlain, is now
Investigating the use of a government
frank to send out 70,000 copies of
letter by Wigmore in -defense of army
court-martials.
NEW MILK BASIS NAMED
Condensers
to
Make Concession
Producers.
CHEHALIS, Wash., April 17. (Spe
eial.) Although the recent session of
the .Washington state legislature failed
to make any provision for a specified
milk test as a basis for purchasing
milk at condensers, the Carnation Milk
Products company at its Chehalis fac
tory yesterday gave out slips an
nouncing a new departure along this
ine.
Effective May 1, milk no longer will
be purchased on the old basis of 3.7
to 4 per cent butterfat Instead, the
base to be used will be 3.8 per cent
butterfat. The change is somewhat in
the nature of a concession to the pro
ducers. Action by the condenser com
pany was wholly voluntary.
struction of the Roosevelt highway
were unanimously adopted Wednesday
by the city council. The action of the
council followed a brief talk in favor
of the project by City Commissioner-
elect Pier.
Construction of the Roosevelt high
way should be done in justice to the
people of the coast counties, said Mr.
Pier, thus relieving them of isolation
from the interior, which has not alone
oost them seriously from a commercial
standpoint but has retarded , the de
velopment of the entire coast country.
"It should be borne in mind," said
Mr. Pier, "that the construction of this
roadway will place $100,000,000 of land
not now taxable on the tax rolls, which
in itself should bring approval to the
bill which the legislature, after unani
mous adoption, has referred to the vot
era as a reconstruction measure."
Aside from the great commercial
value of the proposed roadway. Mr.
Pier called attention to the large influx
of tourists who would be brought into
the state by this highway. The build
ing of the highway from the California
to the Washington borders, he predict
ed. was simply the link of a roadway
which would soon be connected mak
ing a complete highway from the Mex
ican border to British Columbia along
the coast.
Development of the state is essential,
stated Mayor Baker, and the Roosevelt
highway would nlean more in the de
velopment of the western part of the
state than any other project that might
be proposed.
Adoption of the resolutions was unan
imous and in addition the members of
the council pledged their individual
support to the measure.
MANY TIE MILLS SUSPEND
Cancellation of Railroad Contracts
Forces Shut-Down.
Cancellation of contracts for ties by
several western railroad systems is
forcing many tie mills in the Willam
ette and Lewis valleys to shut down,
according to report of O. H. Ball of the
w estern Oregon Tie & Lumber asso
ciation. Forty mills already are idle,
Mr. Ball says, and unless conditions
improve at once 40 to 50 more will be
obliged to suspend operations.
The tie makers are putting forth
every effort to obtain relief by bring
ing pressure to bear at Washington.
Resolutions urging relief recently
adopted at a conference of tie and
lumber manufacturers will be presented
to the railroad administration.
ROOSEVELT ROAD INDORSED
Resolution Unanimously Adopted by
City Council.
Resolutions favoring the passage of
is legfRlaMv bill authorising the oon-
YAMHILL FOR GOOD ROADS
Petition Filed Asking Bond Issue In
Sum of $360,000.
McMINNVILLE, Or. April 17. (Spe
cial.) Petitions bearing signatures of
many taxpayers have been presented to
the county court asking for submis
sion-at a special election the question
of issuing $360,000 bonds for the con
struction of permanent roads in Yam
hill county. The proposed bonds will
run from five to IS years and will bear
5 per cent Interest.
Residents of West Dayton precinct,
which was the only precinct in the
countv to cast a neKative vote asrainst
the 6.000.non state bond issue, have I
We Assumed A Debt
we, the people of these United States. Now it is
up to us as an honest nation to pay this obligation.
It was assumed for men, for arms, for all that was necessary for
the carrying on of the war. Now that all this has become unneces
sary, are we going to disclaim the debt?
Further, we now have the cost of transportation for the men
who are still overseas, and the maintenance of those who must
remain there for essential work.
The Fifth Liberty Loan is the method our Government is
employing to raise this money, and at the same time to give its
citizens a chance at the finest investment possible.
Will you, Mr. Average Citizen, help Portland to meet her just
quota ? Will you give in simple justice and honesty for a cause that
must touch every American heart?
Ladd & Tilton Bank
Washington and Third
SSaSTSTiMrfSKl
ninH the niod roads boosters in the
campaign for good roads.
Angler Catches Influensa.
There sometimes lurk along the Ore
gon streams where trout or salmon
abound germs that are assiduously
striving to locate the fisherman as he
is intent upon filling his basket. This
Is the conclusion of William A. Bar
rett, clerk in the office of Federal
Manager O'Brien of the Oregon-Washington
and Southern Pacific Oregorf
lines. Recently he hied away for a
Sunday down Tillamook way and spent
a glorious period of hours whipping
the rippling surface of a mountain
stream. Yesterday Barrett was con
fined to his home with a condition that
the physician diagnosed as influenza.
JAY W. McCUNE APPOINTED
Tacoma Man on Portland District
Traffic Commission.
TACOMA, Wash., April 17. (Special.)
Jay W. McCutie will devote the major
share of his time hereafter looking
after shippers' interests on the Port
land district traffic commission. He
will still retain his position as man
ager of the traffic bureau of the Ta
coma Commercial club. Mr. McCunea
appointment came from Max Phelan, in
charge of public service of rail lines,
with headquarters at Washington, D. C.
Three shippers and three railroad
men compose the new commission. They
will meet soon in Portland to hear both
sides of the question of railroad rates
between Spokane and other Inland Em
pire points to Portland. Northwest
shippers claim that the lower rates to
Portland give that port advantage over
the Sound in handling wheat and flour
shipments.
The honor list at Vassar college. New
York, this year contains the name of
Miss Hung-Che Chen, a young woman
student from Soorhow, China.
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286 MORRISON STREET. FACTORY SAMPLE SHOP
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Extraordinary specials on one of the most complete stocks of
Ladies' Apparel in Portland. Just think! One of the largest
assortments of Capes, Dolmans, Suits, Waists, Skirts, Coats
and Dresses to choose from, .and prices are astonishingly low.
suits t1RQ;
Serges, Poplins and Tricotincs, up to $37.50, at , JL 3 X
CAPES
Most wonderful values in Portland in Serges, Poplins and Velours. Some
in the lot would be cheap at $27.50, at only
$ 1 0.9S to $ 1 8.95
DOLMANS
To be closed out at $18.95 in Serges, Velours
and Poplins. Many samples in the lot up to
$38, at only..
$18.9
Sample Dresses
Sample Suits
Sample Coats
Sample Capes
Some less than half price
We make rtuita and
Coats to order at
same prices marked
in store. No extra
charge.
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$75.00
Remember, during this sale the Factory Sample Shop will exchange all
goods and will refund your money if not satisfied within three days of
purchase. Tiat better and more honest, genuine sale can you attend.?
Best merchandise. Low prices. The best of courtesy and your money
back policy.
NOVELTY EASTER SUITS
$23.95
Many samples to be closed out at once. Some
would be cheap at $55. To close out at once
at only $28.95 and
We have Suits, Capes and Dolmans as high as
$125- Mostly samples and most exclusive
styles at about
Serge Dresses Jersey Dresses Silk Dresses
Up to $27.50 at only
72 .r
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Compare
Our
Values
Up-to-Date Coats
Beautiful up-to-date models, to . fi i 3 Q CS
close out during this sale, only K x
Some worth $30.00
We make ' Suits to or
der at same prices as
are marked in the store.
No extra charge.
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