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Newspaper Page TextV THE MORNIJTG OREGON! AX, TUESDAY, DECEMBER - 21; 1920 T MEET WITH HARDING Discussions Range Far and Wide Among Problems. ft:. " ! t r a CABINET -TALK REVIVED .Charles G. Dawes and Henry Wal- w (. lace, Both Mentioned for Places, w J . ,. Confer With Leader. t MARIOX O, Dec. 20. President- lect Harding's conferences on the " .policies of his administration ranged -far and. wide today among the na tion's foreign and domestic problems, . nd gave bim the benefit of advice ; Irom upwards of a dozen of the "best J minds" he has invited Into consulta nt tlon. , Two of those with whom he has talked about domestic questions have teen persistently mentioned for.cab fc. -inet positions, and their coming stim- "ulated speculation about the possibil Ity of their appointment to the next president's official family. They were "Z. 'Charles G. Dawes, Chicago banker, and Henry Wallace of Des Moinee, $ Iowa, an editor of farmer publica .'tions. With the former Mr. Harding J talked of financial .conditions -and Z. jtax reforms and with the latter dis- cufsed farmer relief. i Senator Shields Alao Is Met, 2 I John K. Shields, Tennessee senator 1 and democratic member of the for ' eign relations committee, as wellas " 'an irreconcilable opponent of the " .Versailles treaty, conferred with the president-elect about the plans for an association of nations, and gave - his approval of the general princi Z pies proposed by Mr. Harding for an f - 'international court. " The league question also was dis m -cussed by the president-elect with Samuel McCune Lindsay, professor of 7 social legislation at Columbia, who 1 said he was confident the foreign .policies of the new administration -were being laid on a sound founda- " ;tlon- ' . The question of Mr. Hardiness early resignation from the senate was '' the subject of a conference between "'him and -Senator-elect Frank B. jWillis, whom Governor Cox has agreed to appoint to the vacancy. Z i So Decision Is Rched. j I It was said afterward that no ?e- - ision was reached and the friends H '.of the president-elect took his delay as meaning that he probably would 5 not retire till the new republican if ' governor of Ohio takes office early in January. ' . Among other callers during the day '. . were Governor Sproul of Pennsyl- -vania, W. W. Atterbury, vice-presi- 'dent of the Pennsylvania railroad, JI Tand Michael Gallagher of Cleveland. 'an official of the Hanna interests, all ? of whom talked about financial and - railway . conditions. Mr. Atterbury w 'was in charge of the American rail- "ways in France during the war and -lias been regarded as one of the JJ ;'world's leading experts on transpor ts Itation. He said he viewed American 'railway conditions hopefully and felt ithat Mr. Harding had a competent " -understanding of the problem. Hardline Is Invited South. DOZEN MINDS . ' Representative Slemp, republican iit innul committeeman from Vir- .ginia. also saw the president-elect. 'but said he came merely to make a luelayed report on the conduct of the campaign in the south. Jn addition, ,lie invited Mr. and Mrs. Harding to r 'spend January and February at White Sulphur springs or soma other Virginia resort. - After his talk with Mr. Harding. : ' fienator Shields said he old not gather - that a very concerted plan had been ; formulated for a peace league, but tt was confident Mr. Harding had chosen j wisely in working toward a codifica r itlon of International law-and a world ''court rather than toward any sort -" of military alliance. ' The Tennessee senator added that he did not expect the Harding plan H . to require a surrender oi any ui T ; American sovereignty. r . Cabinet Talk -is vairue. m i There was no evidence that any " 'thing definite regarding cabinet ap- ' pointments had been discussed be ' ft ween the president-elect and Mr. Dawes or Mr. Wallace. Mr. Dawes said thera was no significance in his " ; call except ha had been asked to give advice about reduction of government j expenses and its relation to taxation, --t i and had been gratified to learn of ' Mr. Harding's thorough grasp of the n t situation. f ' Mr. Wallace said that he only bad i been Buramoned to talk of means to relieve the agricultural situation and j that he considered Mr. Harding's in Ci I terest sympathetic and bis views on ! the subject sound. ,i , Some of Mr. Harding's closest ' friends believe he till bas an open tL I mind upon most of the cabinet se-- lections and that -none has been de m J ternAned upon finally. Even those " tentatively assigned may be shifted !' I to other posts as cabinet material r - and fitted Into the general scheme " ' of the new administration, and no S.5 definite offers of cabinet portfolios ; are expected to be made by him, until he has canvassed the whole field thor i oughly in his conferences here. ':bend man kills himself V . I , HI Health and Lack of Work Lead 0,-t 4 to Snicfde. ! BEXD, Or.. Dec 20. (Special.) f-i - Despondency caused by -ill health and J;, j the immediate prospect of unemploy-T- ment prompted the suicide here last night of Oscar Wicklund, 32 years CJold. iS9 Wicklund sat on the edge of the J; J bed in his tent house, tied one end t of a string to bis toe, the other end S I to the trigger of a single-barreled v shotgun, placed the muzzle against bis forehead and discharged the piece. J J His skull was shattered to bits. A , coroner's jury gave a verdict of sui CJ ! cide. " i. . 10-YEAR-OLDS ROB MAIL c; . V '. Boys 'Alleged to Have Taken Jlore ? J ' Than $1000 From Boxes.' Z. PHOENIX, Aril., Dec. 20. Teles- foro Robles and Fernando Montljo, t 10-year-old .boys, were arrested In m t Mesa, 16 miles southeast of here, this . afternoon by United States Marshal J! I Dillon on a charge of robbing the ?, j Mesa postoff ice. f. . . . The marshal said the boys had " taken more than $1000 in checks and j money orders from postoff ice boxes in the last three months. E-1IQU0R SHIP IS CAUGHT Coasi Guard Crew Finds Armed Force Aboard British Boat. - SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 20. (Spe- ciai. After running down a big JBrit- Ish purse seine vessel off the Ballard city dock, in the early morning hours. Boatswain Lichtenberg. master of the coastguard cutter Scout, boarded the vessel In the face of a heavily-armed i Japanese crew. He found sis cases of liquor on board, being brought, from British, Columbia to Seattle, accord ing to reports to customs officials The vessel was a 39-ton craft, and was slipping Into a safe landing place down the sound when sighted in the fog by the coastguard cutter nosing about for prowling craft. The cutter gave chase, swinging out Its guns for a shot acroES the bows of the fleeing purse seiner. After a short chase, the British boat hove about ani lay waiting for a boarding party. Federal prohibition forces,- it Is known, have been lying in wait for several weeks for the landing of Christmas liquor cargoes in the vicin ity of the place where the British boat was overhauled. ' KLAMATH TAXPAYER TRIES TO BLOCK $50,000 LEVY. Petition Asks Injunction Against Assessment to Complete Build ing Tax Also Targret. KLAMATH FALLS, Or., Dec. 20. (Special.) Application has been filed by Frank Ward, taxpayer, for an In junction against the proposed tax levy of $50,000 for construction of tne Hot Springs courthouse. The petition is based on the ground that the recent supreme court decis ion giving J. M. Dougan, contractor, judgment against Klamath county legalized the Main street courthouse. and that it is an adequate and suit able building. There is no need for expending forther money in court house construction, the petition avers. The $50,000 item was -included in budget estimates published by the county court December 10. The date for adopting the budget is January 3. Final ruling on the injunction suit is expected before that date. Judge Calking of Medford will hear the pe tition. Harrison Allen of Portland, A. E. Roames and C F. Stone, attorneys for J. M. Dougan throughout the courthouse litigation, represent the petitioner. Injunction against- the levy of $14,000 for the miscellaneous funds also is sought on the ground that the amount is exorbitant in compari son with former years and no reason is given for the increase. Admiral Clark Regrets De feat of Chamberlain. Commander of Old Battleship Sees Ureat Ixws to Nation. THE OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Washington, Dec. 20. Senator Chamberlain is very proud of a letter received since the election from Rear Admiral Charles E. Clark, who com manded the battleship Oregon in its memorable voyage around the . horn in 189S to engage in the brilliant vie-, tory over the Spanish fleet off the coast of Cuba. The admiral, who is a republican, say's: "While, like a great majority of my countrymen, I rejoice at the outburst and the great triumph of the 2d, there comes a really bitter feeling in my heart that it should have Involved the great and good senator from Oregon who, all feel, 'stood four-square against all the winds.' "You know that name Oregon is dear to me and one of the great pleasures that came in recalling it was the knowledge that her people feltva loy alty to you beyond that of party, Truly you can feel that the mantle of the senators Pyrrhus told of descends to you by right of inheritance. I trust the good state will honor you again when the national apprehension has abated and that, in any event, it means no financial loss to you; also that you enjoy the thought that so many of your countrymen. Irrespect ive of party, feel that in your reverse a real one has come to the nation Up here so many say, "Grand, but what a pity that Chamberlain of Ore gon had to go." With every good wish, your sincere friend. The letter was written from the Boston navy-yard. i LABOR TO GET FAIR DEAL Seattle Meat and Fuel Dealers De cide on- Policy. SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 17. (Spe cial.) No attempt will be made to take advantage of tne oversupply of labor by the Seattle Retail Meat Deal er's association and the Seattle Retail Fuel Dealers, this policy having been determined upon at recent meetings, said Harold Moore, secretary of both organizations, today. He added that no reduction In wages in these two lines was expected at this time. At the-meeting of both organiza tions reports were given showing that there were many more men seeking work In both lines than there are places. This Is especially true in the coal yards, where men bave offered to work at a figure substantially under the scale now being paid. Community Tree Is Plapned. ASHLAND, Or Dec 20 (Special.) The Ministerial association of Ash land, at its last meeting, arranged for the second annual community Christ, mas tree, the evening of December 24. A handsome evergreen tree will be placed on the Plaza by the fountain, where It will be aecoratea ana bril liantly lighted. A programme of Christmas carols and hymns, with short addresses will be given and the entire public of Rogue River valley has been asked to turn out. Bandit Leader to Hang. LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, Dec 20. Tom Bassoff, convicted murderer and head of a bandit gang which"for sev eral weeks last summer terrorized the countryside of Alberta, will be hanged next Wednesday morning.- The de partment of justice at Ottawa has an nounced that no reprieve would be considered. Pre-War Prices Rates $1.00 Up Special Weekly and Monthly Kates New Perkins Hotel r, Portland, Oregoa . EXPRESS COMBE IMPERII Em Interstate Commerce Com mission Grants Authority. MINORITY PROTEST FILED Majority Holds That Public Inter- est Will Best Be Promoted by Consolidation. WASHINGTON, Dec 20. Authority was granted today by the interstate commerce commission for permanent consolidation of the transportation business and properties of the Ad ams, American, Wells Fargo and Southern express companies into the Amerriean Railway Express company. The commission said it was Its belief that the public would best be servea by one consolidated company serving all lines with equal rates. - The permit granted by the commis sion was based on an Application filed by the four express companies last March. Hearings were held by the commission in August. The commission divided on the question of. permitting the- express consolidation, effected by "'the rail road administration as a war meas ure, to be made permanent. Com missioners McChord and Meyer dis sented from the majority and pre sented a minority report written by the former. "Monopoly," Says Minority. The consolidation, the dissenting report asserted, "creates a monopoly" and "destroys every semblance of competition. " The other members of the commis sion declared they were of the opin ion and "find that the public in terest will be promoted by the con solidation. ' "It will now be practically impos sible." declared the report written by Commissioner McChord, "f o another company to enter the ex press business in competition with the consolidated express company We can, of course, regulate the rates and certain practices of the Ameri can Railway Express company, but we will have no control over its attitude toward the public. We can not require it to render to the public that efficiency, courtesy and far dealing which competition compels. It is my view that the time has come when the carriers should give serious consideration to the conduct of the express business themselves. That business has reached such pro portions that it is now a parasite on the freight traffic of the railroads." War Merger Recalled. Commissioner McChord also dis sented from the majority opinion in that the commission had the power to presence in what manner the con solidation may be effected, and not merely grant its petition for a con solidation. The report of the commission re cued that with the outbreak of the war the express companies included in the present consolidation were formed into the American Railway Express company and took over the express business of the country as the agent oi the director-general of rail roads and that while 33 states an peared to protest against the contin uation of this combine, the protests were based on inadequate service per. iormea oy tne joint express com panies, which the consolidated com pany admits was poor, due to labor conditions. The commission accepted the con tention of the companies that serv ice was performed more efficiently under the combined management than could have been possible .under sep arate management. The commission ruled that suits pending against the various companies must be settled by the courts and not by the interstate commerce commission. Claim -Action Deplored. While "deploring" the treatment a cordefl by certain express companies to claimants of damages and the prac tice of only accepting service in suits at their offices in New York, the com mission held it could not pass upon that phase of the claim. RATE LIFT HITS PRODUCERS California Growers Consider Ship ping East by Water. SAN FRANCISCO. Dec 20. Most of a $20,000,000 freight rate increase on California agricultural products must be met out of the net profits of pro ducers, according to figures given at a conference of co-operative market ing associations here today called to discuss the feasibility of shipping east by water Instead of- by rail. Fresh deciduous fruits, except pears" Holiday Special A Real Gift Nothing Down. First Payment In January. Have This Complete House-Cleaning Plants-Demonstrated in 'Tour Home. Phone Broadway 4024. "The Complete House " Cleaning Plant" The Royal, with Its attachments. Is a complete house cleaning plant that cleans everything. Its uue means a thoroughly, clean, bright home, free from- the menace of germ-Laden dirt. when used on Rugs. Walls. - Casings, Hardwood Floors, Picture Mouldings, Curtains, Plate Rails. Draperies. Furniture, Upholstery, caDinets, Bed Clothing. Mattresses. Pillows, Cushions. Clothing, Furs, Bookcases - And Numerous Other Uses. ELECTRIC MAID SHOP 133 Tenth Street, Near Alder. "Let the Eleetrle Maid Dm You s Work." ' . , Phone Broadway 4094. h'i '. ' and apples, cannot be shipped by water without refrigeration on ac count' of their perishable nature, Sec retary Fred N. Bigelow of the state market commission announced, and several months must elapse before re frigeration facilities can be provided in steamers. ' Undercharge Claim ' Denied. WASHINGTON, Dec. 20. North Dakota supreme court decrees deny ing carriers the right to recover from shippers undercharges result ing from the enforcement of statu, tory freight rates on lignite which later were held to be confiscatory were sustained today ty the supreme court. The opinion was rendered in appeals brought by the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. aMrie railroad. IS" TO BE ATTEMPT TO STRANGLE FOR EIGN BUSINESS RESENTED. United Slates and Other Govern ment s Ask Reconsideration of New Schedules of Taxes. LONDON, Dec 20. Representatives of the great powers in Madrid, led by Colonel . Joseph Wlllard, American ambassador, have prepared a warn ing to Spain to the effect that they view with disfavor attempts of cer tain elements in the Cortes to Btrangl foreign enterprises in Spain through high taxation and other means, it was announced here toda. WASHINGTON. Dec. 20. Spain has been asked by the United States an other governments, including, it was understood, Great Britain and France, to reconsider new schedules of taxa tion so far as they relate to foreign agencies, it was said here today. protest was made a few weeks ago to the Spanish government on the sub ject. . The conference between Ambassa dor Willard and the representatives of other powers, reported today from London, was believed to have been held foa, further consideration of the subject, althought no specific instruc tions have been sent to the ambassa dor to participate in any joint com municatlon. The new schedule of taxes prepared by the Spanish government provides for basing, assessment of taxes on branch houses on the incomes of th parent houses. It has been argued that such a course not only is unjust but would have "the effect of driving many concerns out of Spain. VICTIM OUTGUN'S ROBBER Bad Man Who Threatened Blowing Off Head Flees Bullet Shower SALEM, Or., Dec 20. (Special.) Hold up your hands or 1 11 blow your head off." This was the command that greeted Harry Howe, merchants' policeman as he was passing through Marion park late Saturday night. Although completely surprised and somewhat frightened as he peered into the bar rel of an ugly looking revolver, Mr. Rowe soon regained his composure and reached for his own weapon. Without waiting for further . intro duction, the- would-be highwayman turned on his heels and disappeared in the darkness. Mr. Rowe sent four bullets in the direction of the fleeing man, but ap parently none of them took effect. The holdup later was reported to the police station, but a search of Marlon park and vicinity failed to reveal the hiding place of the fugitive. KLAMATH FARMERS MEET Many Courses and Demonstrations on Convention Programme. KLAMATH FALLS, Or., Dec 20 (Suecial.) Klamath Falls farmers opened a four-day convention here today under auspices of the county farm bureau. Courses- in tractor operation and repair, farm account ing, animal husbandry ana farm man agement, with practical demonstra tions, will be given daily. 'Ine an nual business meeting and dinner will be held tomorrow. Among others here for the conven tion are teorge Mansfield of Med ford. president of the state farm bu reau; O. M. Plummer, manager of the Pacific International Livestock show; H. A. Lindgren, director of animal husbandry,' and L. J. Allen, state club leader of the Oregon Agricultural col lege, Corvallis. Read The Oregonian classified ads. I Make, a Specialty of Perfect Fitting Glasses! The lenses are accurately centered before the eyes the mountings fit the nose comfortably and the fea tures are studied in order that the size and shape of the lenses may look well c ' In fact, you are here given the benefit of more. than twenty-one years experience . in testing the eyes and making Perfect Fitting Glasses. GLASSES MADE IX MY OWN SHOP ASSURE YOU OF ACCURACY AND COM FORT. DR. WHEAT EYESIGHT SPECIALIST " Suite 207, Morgan Building Entrance S4H Wnshlngton St. vmsm mm For. Expectant Mothers Csed Br Tkxee Cexeratics MTt m MWIin MOTH IHMOO u baby. iadmls RieuLMoa Co. ocrr. e-e. arum. a. RATES TO BE COMBATTED' CALIFORNIA INTERESTS ACT - AGAIXST RAIL TARIFFS. Organization Formed for Purpose of Getting Cheaper Transport ation for Products of State. SAN FRANCISCO. Dee JO. Repre sentatives of California co-operative marketing associations decided at a conference here today to form an or ganization 'to be known as the Cali fornia Producers' and Shippers' Trans portation association, to devise means for meeting burdens cast upon agri Cultural interests by Increased freight rates. - v Shipping by refrigerator ships through the Panama canal to the At lantic seaboard was one method dis cussed, figures being given to show that a saving of 2,000,000 on railroad freight charges of 125,000,000 could be made in that manner, and an appear ance before the interstate commerce commission to ask railroad rate ad justments also was proposed. Canners and other shippers of Cali fornia food products, as well as the co-operative associations themselves, are to be asked to Join the new or ganisation. ' P. D. Decamp of the Yakima traffic, and credit association, Yakima, Wash, and Arthur A. Goldsmith of Spokane, of the Washington and Idaho Wheat Growers' association, constituted the representation from the northwestern states at the conference. FEED PROVIDED' FOR ELK State Acts Before Getting Appeal of . Portland Antlered Herd. SALEM. Or.. Dec. 20. (Special.) More than 3600 members of the Port land lodge of Elksi through Ben Norden, exalted ruler, today appealed to Governor Olcott to take some ac tion to avert the extermination of a herd of elk in Wallowa county, which, according to recent press reports, are threatened with starvation. In the absence of the executive. Don H. Upjohn, private secretary to the governor, conferred with A. E. Burg dhuff, state game warden, who said that steps already had been taken to protect the elk from starvation through the removal of fences which now restrict the animals from graz-. ing on the lowlands along Snake river. With the removal of these fences. Mr. Burgdhuff said,, plenty of feed would be available. Kelso Speeder Is Fined. ' VANCOUVER. Wash., Dec 20. (Special.) W, Huntington of Kelso was fined t IS and costs for speeding in -Vancouver today. The fine wa Imposed by Cedrio Miller, justice of the peace, upon Mr. Huntington s pleading guilty. William Splvey Jr. was fined f09 and costs of t3 for sell ing intoxicating liquor. The fine was paid by William Spivey Sr. a Searchers Seek Missing Hunter. Klamath falls. Or., Dec. 20. (Special.) Searchers were combing the hills tonight for Fletcher Decker. employed by the California-Oregon Power company at Keno, near here. Decker went, hunting Sunday morn ing. He failed to return last night and this morning searching parties were organized. Graceful Walking in Cantilever Shoes Good-looking,. skilfully designed. the Cantilever Shoe permits a grace- ' ful carriage by distributing the weight properly and supporting the arch Comfortably, The heel is of moderate height, the shank flexes witb the lnstap. Ton walk with a natural grace, for the foot is unrestrained. Shoes that conform to a fleeting styld seldom conform to the foot. The feet, which provide the foundation of the body, grow more or less deformed n pointed shoes with French heels; and the movement's of the body reflect the distortion of the foundation. Cantilever Shoes are shaped to the natural foot, with Just enough con tour to look well while allowing the free functioning of the foot. This healthfuf action prevents arch weak ness a cause of much discomfort and unhappiness. . Let us fit a pair to your foofc In the style and leather most pleasing to you take a few steps and note what a pleasure it is to wear Canti lever Shoes. Sold in Portland only ST. ALDER ST. - Christmas Records Beautiful Christmas records now en sale (fl each) at Oregon Ellers Muaio Home. Orders by telephone or - mail promptly attended to. Add 10c for each record if sent by- parcel post. -2374 Santa Claua Patrol. 2800 Kiddies' Christmas Fsollc 2790 Star of the East Birthday of a King. 2801 Oh! Holy Night. Silent NiKht. Hallowed Nla-ht. 1 2788 Hark, the Herald Angela Sine. I 1 i. r- n. am v b-.iik.i 79373 Holy Night, Beautiful Night. Ye Olden Tuletlde Hymns. Also late EMIsoa as well as complete stock of January, -3921. list. - Also, plenty of Art Hfckmsn's srreat new dance records Japanese Sandman, Avalon, Whispering. Third Floor, Ellers Manic Building. , A Real Christmas The Electric 3-Way 1 $ 1 - ' ' IL Will She Have an Electric Washer This Christmas? $1.00 Sends It Home A single dollar is all you need to put this great labor saving device in your home. Forget all ordinary presents and buy her a new electric washing machine this week, and have it delivered f or Christmas. There is nothing you can give her that is so personal as the one thing that will lighten her, burden the whole year round. The Electric 3-Way washes, wrings and rinses it eliminates the laborious part of washing, handles all fabrics without the extra wear of the rubbing board. The daintiest lingerie heaviest blankets come out snowy white. Special ' terms have been arranged so that every woman can now own lhi modern laundry appliance. Come in and pay us that dollar now. I lave your washing machine delivered and make this the best gift of all. " Big Tub and Basket. Free Will YOU Profit by the Experience of the Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company? The Liggett & Myers To bacco Company of St. Louis, Mo., ia using 1 5 Dictaphones in its Correspondence, Traffic, and Credit Departments. These Dictaphones have, made it possible to handle 30 more "The Armour and Company, Chicago, III. Mr. W. S.' MacArthur, Office Manager, ays: "We are using 150 Dictaphones in our General Office. They are especially valuable to the Transportation, Fruit Preserving, Reclamation, and Adver tising Departments, and enable us to handle quickly a largo volume of correspondence." - Pkmtm r writ for conwincing Jmomtrmtion tn your offico, on yomr work THE DICTAPHONE, Phone Main 3890 Call at 420 Spaulding Bid., Portland Write for Bswklrt, Th Has at tne Ursa." TWnUbsrt DictnpkolM,trad-markni''TBe DictaoW.''inAl uad disss. 9QQ Delivers It to You NOW correspondence with at least 40 increase in speed in getting out work. There are no delays or slowing up, for The Dictaphone is always ready during and after office hours. Rag. O, t. T. Of. aaa Mp Csaaulas Shortett Route to the Mail-Chute" Albert Pkk & Company, Chicago, 1IL Mr. Albert Pick, Jr., says: "We are using 55 Dictaphones in our Adjustment, Sales, and Purchasing Departments, The grati fying results that we have secured from these machines can be ascribed to the increased speed with which our corre spondence is handled and to the conveni ence of being able to dictate at any time." Gift Washer Big Tub and Basket Free b Ua CnlussJUn (tfasUU. Co.