. .. -..;..- .f i. THE MORNING: OREGONIAN, THyRSDAT, - DECEMBER 23, 1920 . ' . . .. ' V.-V - .V. i t -'Jl v. : -1 STATES ORDERED TO PUT UP BAIL BATES Arkansas and Minnesota Are Told to Get in Line. U. S. AUTHORITY ASSERTED Federal Commission in Issuing Or der Ieclares States Are Dis criminating In Traffic WASHINGTON, Dec. 22. State railway commissioners of Arkansas and Minnesota were ordered today by the interstate commerce ommiS' sion to increase state passenger rates and excess baggage charges to the level now prevailing in interstate commerce. The commission held that the present charges in the two states amounted to a discrimination against interstate traffic Both Arkansas and Minnesota are numbered among the 17 states that refused to grant a 20 per cent in crease in passenger fares last August to conform with the increase in inter state traffic and the decisions today mark the first action to be taken by the commission since hearings were given seven states here recently. The commission previously ruled against the state commissions of New York and Wisconsin and those cases are now being fought in the courts. The state commissions of Arkansas and Minnesota granted an increase in freight rates but, due to existing state laws, claimed they were powerless to raise rates on passenger fares and ex cess baggage. In Minnesota the state rate for passenger fares was set at 2 cents a mile by the legislature, but the car riers obtained an injunction at the end of the federal control period, which prevented the state commission putting pre-war rates into effect. In Arkansas the maximum rate also was 3 cents a mile. The interstate commerce commis sion quoted the transportation act as its authority to raise rates in oppo sition to state laws made by legisla tures. , Changes in the Arkansas rates must be made by February 15 and in Minne sota by February 1, the interstate commerce commission ruled. In the Arkansas case Commissioner Eastman dissented, but the Minnesota decision was unanimous. policies which he will advocate to brine down the costs of public im provements. He is of the belief that under the provisions of the resolu tion adopted by the council private contractors will trim their bids to the very lowest possible cost, plus a reasonable profit, in- order that such bids will not exceed the estimates prepared by the city engineer. Provision is made that in event of error in the estimates of the city engineer, the council will readvertise for bids based on new estimates. Commissioner Barbur is holding up all estimates for work proposed for 1921, so that investigation might be made to determine if the assessed value of the property affected by the improvements can afford the esti mated cost of the improvements. Sev eral instances where improvements have been installed by the city in the midst of vacant property assessed at figures far below the cost of the im provement assessed against such property have been revealed' in the last few weeks. Commissioner Barbur is planning to guard against repetiton of such actions by careful check of property affected by any improvement project. Another change in policy proposed by Commissioner Barbur, if carried out, will prevent any contractor irom receiving awards of more work than can be concluded in the year. ... i. - i 111! JI LIQUOR 15 BOYCOTTED MARIXE WORKERS REFUSE TO ' " HAXDLK AICOHOI. Labor Federation at Antofagasta Passes Resolution Favoring Action by Drys., . .. VALPARAISO, Chile, Xiec. 22. Th Maritime Workers' federation1 of An tofasrasta today adopted a resolution, effective January 1, declaring that marine workers would not participate in the loading or unloading of liquor and wines, whether of home or ror eien manufacture. The resolution invites other lanor organizations to join the movement and attacks alcoholism. Agitation in favor of stricter enforcement of the present law regulation for the sales of liquors and wines has been grow. ing recently, particularly among the workers. It is known President-elect Ales sandri will support Jhe movement. A committee of senators and deputies has been appointed to study the prob lem and recommend new measures of control. . CULL NOT YET ACCEPTED REV. -MR. LOXG UXCERTAIX AS TO SALEM IXVITATIOX. Work at Forbes Presbyterian Is Entirely Satisfactory, Says Portland Minister. Rev. Ward Willis Long, pastor of orbes Presbyterian chuch, announced yesterday that he had not reached a decision regarding acceptance of a unanimous call to the pastorate of irst Presbyterian church of Salem. "I deeply appreciate the honor giv en me by the members of First Pres byterian church of Salem," said Rev. Mr. Long, "but I cannot as yet com mit myself on my future plans. The Salem church is much larger than my present pastorate, but I feel that 1 owe the highest consideration to my people here. "The invitation came as a complete surprise. I have not sought a change or pastorate, lor I am thoroughly satisfied with my work in Portland." Rev. Mr. Long came to Portland In June, 1919, to become pastor of Forbes Presbyterian church, and has en larged the membership, built up the Sunday school ,and conducted mission study courses in the church. He also has been an instructor in the Port land training school for church work ers. He was graduated from Prince ton seminary in 1918, and before com ing to Portland, was assistant pastor or tne First Fresibyterian church at Akron. If the call from Salem is accepted, Rev. Mr. Long will assume his duties there May L 1921. CITY HOLDS DOWN BIDS LAWMAKERS AT LUNCHEON Linn Connty Legislators Guests of Honor at Albany Function. ALB ANT, Or.. Dec. 22. (Special.) Frank H. Porter of Halsey, state sen ator from Linn county, and Charles Childs and W. C. Templeton, both of Brownsville, representatives from Linn county, were guests of honor at the regular weekly luncheon of the Albany Chamber of commerce in the community house here yesterday. The legislators spoke briefly and among the other speakers at the luncheon were three former members of the legislature from this county, E. D. Cusick of Albany, former joint senator: Samuel M. Garland of Leb anon, former state senator, and L. G. Lewelling of Albany, former repre sentative. Gale S. Hill of Albany, district attorney of Linn county, was chairman at the luncheon. DANCING IS REGULATED Salem Council Adopts , Portland Ordinance in Its Entirety. SALEM.. Or., Dec. 22. (Special.) The Salem city council has approved in its entirety the ordinance now in effect in Portland for the conduct of dance halls. With the exception of Aldermen Vandevort and Moore, all members of the council voted for the passage of the ordinance. Under the new ordinance all dance halls conducted in Salem are at all times subject to police inspection and must be closed before 12 o'clock mid night unless given permission in writ ing by municipal officials to operate longer. The position of dancers when in action also is set out in th ordinance. irfnjrlrc wills wMicwH ml vmx rimtmp tm thai mj lg rattMKtllt1 W IgijHptifronr ir gpxiltlj&lk rato nturfo mtiV .T i c ViVL Alii JS iJt. mnpiana OT.jwr ionpu inmu r.r I.I. I. .- . v J. . I itfttifimfirrfri 1 - -i ! i : ; r 1 v liLU teachers' institute held hene recently. A report that he had failed to com ply with the law and attend the in- situte was made by Mrs. Ida Maxwell Cummings, county school superintend ent, to J. A. Churchill, state superin tendent, and the latter has revoked the certificate. the domestic science pupils and scen ery by the classes in manual training. An entertainment will be given each month. Junior League Entertains. HOQUIAM, Wash., Dec. 22. (Spe cial.) A packed high schol audito rium greeted the first patriotic pro gramme effort of the Junior Ameri can league, an auxiliary of the local American Legion post, last night. A musical programme was given and a costume play of the period of the Pilgrims. Costumes were made by Kelso Grange Elects. KELSO, Wash:. Dec. 22. (Special.) Catlin grange of this city elected the following officers for the ensu ing year at their -meeting yesterday. Master, Mrs. Plinny Shepardson; overseer, James Downing; lecturer, Mrs. C. T. Williams; secretary, C. W. Marsh; treasures, G. H. Kerr; chap lain, "Mrs. Anna K. Larson; steward, B. Smith; assistant steward, C. E LIbby; gatekeeper, Herman Dykstra; Ceres, Mrs. N. B. Marsh; Pomona, Mrs. G. H. Kerr; Flora, Mrs. James Downing; assistant lady steward, Mrs. R. S. Thompson. Centralia Mail Breaks Record. CENTRALIA, Wash., Dec. 22. (Spe cial.) The receipts at the Centralia post office Monday were the greatest in the history of the office, according to William Grafton, assistant post master. This morning's incoming mail, which totaled r 80 sacks, set a new record for the office. Extra help has been secured to handle the rush of Christmas mail. Local merchants report an excellent Christmas trade. The stores will remain open tomorrow and Friday nights. 4 'i XO COXTRACTS AWARDED WHEX ESTIMATES EXCEEDED. Xew Plan One of Many Others to Lower Cost of Public Improvements. No municipal contracts will be awarded to private contractors by the city in the future when bids are in excess of the estimates prepared by the city engineer's office.' Upon recommendation of City Com mdslsoner Barbur, in charge of the department of public works, the city council yesterday adopted a resolu tion defining its future policy along this line. Heretofore contracts were issued when bids were not more than 10 per cent higher than the esti mates. The new plan, Commissioner Bar bur explains, is but a part of future FACTORY T0BE BUIL Dairymen' at Banks Subscribe Funds for Xew Structure. BANKS. Or.. Dec. 22. (Special.) Two hundred dairymen of this dis trict subscribed $11,800 Monday for the erection of a creamery and cheese factory in this city. Work on the plant probably will be started in the near future. The subscriptions followed an' ad dress by Alma D. Katz, ' president of the Oregon Dairymen s league. Mr. Katz spoke on general dairy condi tions. and on questions relating to the operation or creameries and cheese factories. Destroyer Graham Wins Cup. BOSTON, Dec. 22. Governor Coo- lidge today presented to the signal! ing crew of the destroyer Graham a silver cup which he had offered to the destroyer of the United Statv navy snowing me greatest attainmen in radio and visual signalling dur ing the year. The Graham is now at JNOriOiK. I , ' Teacher's Certificate Revoked. ALBANY, Or., Dec. 22. (Specal.) The teachers' certificate of Donald G. Galey. manual training instructor in tne Albany high school, has been re. voked because he failed to attend the FEAR! - Richard, foward, thief of his friend wife erfnjeed in terror be fore Wayne's vengeance TODAY Colombia Picture Play era Always Last Minute Suggestions for Christmas Jewelry The firm of A. & C. Feldenheimer has a clear conception of its responsibility to the public. A definite policy of giving utmost quality, generous values and conscientious service has always been and now is the purpose of this institution. Prices here are marked at figures that are the lowest compatible with quality. B ITU. ! 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