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THE 3IORMXG O II EG ON I A X. TUESDAY, APRIL 'Hi, 1!20 ADDITIONAL S P ROMISED PORT L AND Case Presented Best of All, Says Admiral Benson. EAST SEEKING OPENINGS llllllll llllllll Congregational Pastor Addresses Chamber of Commerce Against Restoring Capital Punishment. That Portland is on the eve ot a great commercial growth, the devel opment of which depends upon the citizens working in harmony and everlastingly staying on the job in the campaign for more shipping: and greater harbor development, was the declaration of W. D. B. Dodson, ex ecutive secretary or the Portland Chamber of Commerce, who was the speaker at the regular weekly lunch eon of the members', forum of the club yesterday noon. Mr. Dodson recently returned after a. trip of two months spent in the east and middle west in the interests of Portland's maritime and indus trial expansion. He expects to go east shortly for further work of a similar nature. Mr. Dodson particu larly urged that the fact be kept in mind at all times that the "entrance to your- harbor is the key to your house." and declared that the Colum bia channel should be kept open for vessels of the greatest draft every month in the year. Portland Untitled to Ships. In his report Secretary Dodson told of a session at Washington with the members of the shipping board, quot ing Admiral Benson, chairman of the board, as declaring that Portland has presented the best case as to why it should receive additional ships of any of the cities in the country. Portland is entitled to ships and is going to get them, he quoted Admiral Benson as saying. In addition to the two lines already provided for. that of the Pacific Steamship company to China and Japan and that of the Columbia-Pacific to north China, six other steamship lines from Portland to ports on the Pacific ocean were asked for, and already offers have been received from private shipping concerns to provide these lines if the shipping proves- adequate. In regard to lines from Portland to Atlantic ports Mr. Dodson stated that two companies, the Luckenbach and the Pacific Mail, have guaranteed such service if the tonnage proves available. In regard to the industrial situa tion. Mr. Dodson stated that he had visitedi over 50 concerns, and that at least half of these were actively in terested in the Pacific coast situation. Strong competition to secure any in dustries which may be coming west is noticeable on every hand however. he declared, and on numerous occa sions he found traces of recent activ ity on the part of Oakland. Seattle, Los Angeles and other Pacific ports. "The business interests of the east are looking more, and more towards the Pacific." he said. "It is being realized that over half the population of the world Is at our door, and that the oriental- countries are becoming more safe and stable from a shipping and credit standpoint." llevurces Are Recoffntxcd. ' Manufacturers almost universally recognize the resources and advan tages of the Pacific coast, except in one field, he said. It is still consid ered unproved that iron exists in com mercial quantities in this section. "All aid must be given, he said, to iron investigations and developments. The ability of this section to- produce paper, furniture, lumber, agricultural products, wool, etc., is recognized, he said, and an influx of eastern capital into Oregon and the northwest, to be tused in further development of these enterprises, is already under way and may be expected to continue, he de clared. Preceding Mr. Dodson, Rev. W. T. McElveeit, pastor of the First Con gregational church, made a brief ad dress upon the matter of the death penalty, urging that the present law prohibiting the death penalty be not repealed at the forthcoming election. This Week THE VIRGIN OF STAMBOUL ELABORATELY PRODUCED ELABORATELY PRESENTED COST $500,000 Spectacular Massive Stupendous NO RISE IN PRICES ALWAYS MISCHA GUTERS0N Personally Directing the "RIVOLI Concert ORCHESTRA" K PROJECTS WIN DECREE POWER COMPANIES LOSE IX WATER RIGHT FIGHT. Decision of State Waier Board Con sidered Victory for Irrigation Districts in Hood. HOOD RIVER. Or.. April 19. Spe cial.) George R. Wilbur, secretary and attorney of the East Fork irriga tion district, is back from Salem, where he was informed by the state water board that a decree. Just en tered in the adjudication of all water rights in the Hood River watershed, granted contentions of irrigation dis tricts and made sweeping decisions against claims of power concerns. The case, which has been In litiga tion since 1914. involves practically the entire $10,000,000 assessed valua tion of the Hood ytiver valley, and from the property standpoint sets a record for such litigation in Oregon. The Powder river case, notable in I Oregon irrigation litigation, involved a greater acreage. ' The water board approves the orig inal, claims macLe by Mr. Wilbur to the East Fork irrigation district's original filing for 142 second feet of water on the east fork of Hood River in 1895. The . Oregon Lumber com pany receives resented in the recently organized state automobile dealers' association. At a largely attended luncheon here today by Medford and Ashland auto mobile and other motor vehicle deal ers, it -was decided to organize a county branch of the state associa tion under the name of Jackson County Automotive Dealers' associa tion. Temporary officers chosen to day we&e: President, George L. Trcichter, Medford; vice-presidents, K. E. Marcy, Ashland, and Ralph Vardwell. Medford; secretary, Wesley Brown, Medford; treasurer, W. E. Gates. Medford; directors, N. H. Har rison and E. E. Marcy, Ashland, and J. H. Denison. A. W. Walker, E. S. Tully and Gain Robinson, Medford. TYPHUS KILLS THOUSANDS DISEASE MAKING TERRIBLE RAVAGES IX SIBERIA. 0. P. HOFF GIVES EVIDENCE i-tate Treasury Inquiry May Reach Conclusion Later in Week. SALEM. Or., April 19. (Special.) O. P. Hoff. state treasurer, testified before the Marion county grand jury here today in the investigation involv ing the affairs of his department Although Attorney-General ' Brown, who is conducting the examination of witnesses, refused to comment on the progress being made by the grand jury, other state officials said thai most of the witnesses had been before the body and it was possible that a final report would be forthcoming later In the week. The attorney-general is being as sisted in conducting the examination of witnesses by Max Gehlher, district attorney of Marion county. 'Willamette Co-Eds Divide Debate. WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY, Sa lem, Or'., April 19. (Special.) Wil lamette's co-ed debating teams di vided a dual contest with the College of Puget Sound representatives Sat urday night, Willamette's affirmative I team losing at Salem, while her neg ative squad won the victory at Tacoma. Superintendent Flies for Place. THE DALLES. Or., April 19. (Spe cial.) A. E. Gronwald has filed for the republican nomination as county superintendent of schools to succeed himself. 23 second feet from the east and middle forks of the river. None of the irrigation concerns are appropriating water to the full ex tent of its filings, but the decision grants the districts live years for ex tending their systems. The Facific Power & Light company lost its fight for riparian rights, but got 140 sec ond feet of water for its Power-Dale plant and the amount "now being used at a plant at Tucker s bridge. KLICK TO PICK TICKET DEMOCRATS WILL BE HELPED IX WEIGHTY CHOICE. Organization to Examine Candi dates and Promises to Make First-Class Selections. Oregon democrats will be given a full ticket to vote for in the pri maries by the Kentucky Klick. A convention will be held by the Klix next Saturday and the weighty mat ter ot building up a ticket will be taken care of. Yesterday the Klick issued the following announcement: "Owing to the Wilson-Chamberlain factions being unable to agree upon the selections of a full . democratic ticket for national, state and county nominations to be voted for, and in the interest of party harmony, the competitive principle of choice has been referred to the Kentucky Klick for adjustment. In compliance there with, the Klick hereby notifies its members that it will hold a conven tion next Saturday, at its headquar ters for the purpose of nominating a full democratic ticket. "All those democrats desiring nom inations for national, state and coun ty positions on the democratic ballot,- will please forward their appli cations to the secretary of the Klick, room 442, Sherlock building, Port land." For IT years the Kentucky Klick has been furnishing tickets for the democratic voters, and the organiza tion promises to fix up a first-class list of men for the coming contest. There's only one , word heard oftener than in- it Mason, Ehrman & Co. Distributors De-alcoholized and that's the word 'More!" I. W.W. NOT ALLOWED BAIL Smith and Shcclian Arraigned and Hearing Continued. CHEHAL1S, Wash., April 19. Judge W. A. Reynolds in superior court here today refused to admit to bail Elmer Smith and Mike Sheehan, two of 10 alleged I. W. W. charged with the murder of Arthur McElfresh, Centralia armistice day parade victim. Xhe two were arraigned, but hearing was continued on the plea that their attorney could not appear. Smith and Sheehan were recently acquitted at Montesano, Wash., of a charge of murder in connection with the death of Warren O. Grimm, an other -ictim of the Centralia tragedy. AUTO DEALERS ORGANIZE Jackson County Branch of State Association Is Formed. MEDFORD, Or., April 19. (Special.) Jackson county will be largely T&f- Splendid Work Done by Allied Red Cross, But Knsians Are Xow Iyff I, to Own Resources. VICTORIA. B. C. April 19. "Typhus has killed thousands in Siberia and thousands are still falling victims to the ravages of this terrible scourge. said Dr. A. K. Hlggs, head of the American Red Cross party, arriving from the far east last night aboard the Empress of Japan. "The allied Red Cross organizations have done splendid work in Siberia." said JJr. Higgs, "but conditions are so dreadful that it was absolutely impossible to cope- with the dread disease." The Russians are now left to their own resources in fighting the pesil lonce and famine, for the other allied Red Cross organizations evacuated the field prior to the departure of the American mission, said the doctor. Only a few staff officers remain in Siberia to wind up details. "The Russian situation is contin ually changing and it is impossible to predict what will be the outcome,' continued Dr. Higgs. "The chaotic conditions of the moment cannot pre vail indefinitely. and the great masses of Russians are earnehtly favor of stable government. The Russians will ultimately get on their feet and then we may look for big things in Siberia. A. LETENEMIER DROWNS Oregon City Youth Dies When Boat Hits Log Near -Falls. OREGON CITY, Or., April 19. (Spe cial.) Albert Letenemier, 18 years old, was drowned near the falls of the Willamette river at about 5:30 P. M. today when the boat in which he was rowing with a companion. Adam Satara. struck a log and was wrecked. Letenemier sank and never came to the surface. Satara clung to a part of the boat and was rescued by Julius Stagle and Frank Fuge. Letenemrer was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Letenemier of Oregon City, and was employed by the Crown Willamette Paper company. With Satara he had started to go fishing when the accident occurred. The drowning fls the first to have occurred near the falls in three years. MRS. E. LISTER NAMED Honorary Office in Washington Democratic Body Offered. SEATTLE, Wash., April 19. (Spe cial.) Democratic State Chairman Christensen today announced the ap pointment of Mrs. Ernest Lister a., honorary vice-chairman of the demo cratic state committee. Notice of airs. Listers appointment was for warded to her together with a state ment that "the appointment of your- sen as nonorary vice-chairman also tends to recognize the wvmen's voto of this state that always was so strong in Its support of our departed governor. inougn gone, his work still lives." Mrs. Lister now is in California and her friends do not know whether she will accept an appointment that might mean a return to active political life. AUTO IS HELD CARRIER Court Says Interstate Transports . tion or Liquor Is Illegal. WJSHivr.Tnv a ii , t . i i pi ii I?, in de ciding a belated appeal, the supreme court today held thjt transportation by the owner of intoxicating liquori into a dry state by means of his own automobile was a violation of the Reed "bone dry" amendment. The I - REDUCED PRICES' ON MAZOLA in pints, quarts, full gallons, half gallons. Now Selling at all grocers Now is the time to buy. Buy in Quantities Once You Try Mazola You Will Never Go Back to Lard or Butter for Cooking or Olive Oil for Dressings OF interest to every wide-awake housewife are these important facts about the general use, the quality and the unusual economy of Mazola. No fat excels Mazola for deep frying. It is far better and a great deal more economical than lard or com pounds. Mazola is 100 pure vegetable fat. It contains no moisture. Butter and Lard contain moisture. The same lot of Mazola can be used over and over again even after frying fish and onions. Merely straining makes it perfectly fresh for use as a shortening. It carries no odors or flavors from the foods cooked in it and does not smoke up your kitchen. rV ' ' ! r iT i 1 1 n 111 The purity and richness of Mazola best demonstrates itself in the fact that tozA ess Mazola is required than that of butter or lard. This means that your cakes and pie crust will not only be light, rich and easily digested but will cost you less to prepare. Being an oil, the tiresome " cream-ing-in process" is eliminated. Mazola is always ready for instant use. estedl Thousands of Ital ians, who certainly know olive oil, use Mazola. , Not only because it costs about fcalf that of the best olive oil, but because of its richness, quality and purity. For French Dressing, Mazola blend3 readily and mayonnaise made with Mazola will keep for weeks without separating. CORN PRODUCTS REFINING COMPANY, 17 Battery Place, New York Selling Representative JOHNSON LIEBER CO. Portland, Ore. Important to Housewives One of the most severe comparative tests ever used on a cooking fat gives unqualified FIRST HONORS to Mazola. Understand the remarkable economy and high quality of Mazola by these figures. FRENCH FRIED POTATOES 2 lbs. 2 lbs. 2 lbs. Note of Mazola of Lard of Compound fried 26 lbs. Potatoes Mazola goes over three times am far as lard; is twice as economical as compound. FISK fried 2 lbs. of Mazola 2 lbs. of Lard 2 lbs. of Compound " Note: Compare the 25 lbs. Fish 15 " " 20 " " figures yourself. Even with frying fish Mazola does not smoke up your kitchen. DOUGHNUTS 2 lbs. of Mazola fried 216 Doughnuts 2 lbs. of Lard " 144 2 lbs. of Compound ' 168 Note: All doughnuts were the same size. Mazola - made doughnuts arm more easily digested. P. S. Reasons for these remarkable figures are ex plained in column to the left. Read it. opinion was rendered In government appeals from federal court decrees quashing part oU an indictment against Everett L. Simpson, who was charged with carrying intoxicants from V yoming Into Colorado. Associate Justice Van Devanter, In rendering the opinion, said the tak ing of intoxicants from one 'state to another was interstate commerce, no matter how trasported. APPLE BOX IS RETAINED Protests ot Northwest (i row res Kill Proposed Legislation. OREGONIAN NEWS B U R R A U. "Washington. April 19. Protests ot northwest apple growers, presented through Representatives Webster and Summers, of Washington, have killed proposed legislation which would have eliminated from further use the present northwest standard apple box. The protests, which came in large numbers, were laid before the house committee on coinage, weights and measures about the time that the committee was ready to report out a bill substituting the dry bushel measure which would have applied to the northwest as well as other sec tions.. , Cooley, vice-president; S. R. Thomp son, secretary: L,. L'. SSharpf, treas urer; R. E. Ch'.oupek. J. II. Haley. Robert Simpson, directors. Applica tion has been made for a national charter. Pendleton Forms Rotary Club. PENDLETON", Or.. April IS. (Spe cial.) A Pendleton branch of the Ro tary club was formed here this after noon. Officers and directors are: Jame H. Sturgins. president: far! Thcres . something about them youll like- JtCT'Twenty to Trails i'lub to Ium li. .Members of the trails club ii)d all lovers of the outdoors are urped to attend the lunchoon mcetmjy of the club Wed nesd y noon at the Wah inston HazelwooJ. The meeting' this wek will disr.iHH th trail-ms kinar trip next SunJay from Angels Kst to Larrh mountain. Freoinct ( ominKtecmon seiirvo. Tomorrow is the last day for can didates to file for preeince committee man. There has been no wild scram ble for this posit ion. which is the lowest in the political scale but frs essential for parly organization. An effort has been made to induce wom en to file for precinct committeemen and if enouiih of t httn did so the suffragists misht slip one over on the men by obtaining control of the com mittee and through the county com mittee obtain one or moi e places on the state committee. Km Hit liv A nlomobi It. I 1 'KNDI-KTOV, Or.. April 19. i S p -1 rial. Miles Arnold. 1 :', was struck. by an automobile driven by John My-r this afternoon. The car knocked ' tiie boy from his bicycle and one ( wh.-'l yaisd over his arm. It's Made With Milk 1