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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 9, 1921)
TIIE MORXIXG OREGOSTAX, WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 9, 1921 WAGE CUT DECREED ill li Immediate 10 Per Cent Re duction Demanded. RATES ALSO MAY GO DOWN Decision lo Post Notices at Once JUuclicd at Meeting of Traffic Men in Chicago. CHICAGO. Nov. 8. Managers of the westorn group of railroads met here yesterday and decided upon the im mediate posting of notices of wage reductions of 10 per cent, according to announcement today. The roads represented at the meet inn Included the Santa Fe. Great Western. Rock Island. Northwestern Union Pacific. Northern Pacific and Great Northern. In the proposed cuts all depart nwnte would be affected and commit' tees were appointed to draft the no tlces Immediately so that the roads may go before the labor board and ask an earlv hearing. Following this meeting the National Industrial Traffic league announced that meetings would be held tomor row and Thursday to ask that the railroads press their claims for wage reductions on the basis of rate re ductions to shippers. The league rep resents many of the important ship pers of the country. Resolutions for presentation to roadA already have been drawn and include three salient points: That railroad wage scales be put on a level corresponding with those of other Industries. That wage reductions and sate re ductions take place simultaneously. Abrogation immediately of national agreements, made effective during the priod of federal control. The labor board has announced that wage reduction will not be con sidered until after it has passed upon working rules and schedules, but the roads decided to press their wage reduction efforts so that these might be brought to the attention of the board as early a possible. It was said. Settlement of the threatened rail road strike, voted by the railroad brotherhoods for October 30. followed a statement by the railroad labor board that wage reductions would not be passed upon until after questions regarding rules and working condi tions had been decided. COLORADO MIXERS MAY QCIT Waco Cut Will Result In Walkout, Says Union Official. DENVER, Colo.. Nov. 8. John P McLennan, president of district 15, United Mine Workers of America, who is in Denver, announced today that a meeting of all district offi cials had been called for tomorrow night at Trinidad, Colo., for the pur pose of drafting a plan of action in 'the event the Colorado Fuel & Iron company puts into effect a wage re duction in its mines. There was a report in Denver today which came from official sources that a general wage reduction nrobably would be inaugurated by iTTe Colo rado Iron & jfuel company among Its mine workers In southern Colorado late this week. Mr. McLennan said: "Any attempt to reduce wages In any of the Colo rado Fuel & Iron company s mines will result In a .suspension of work by the miners." FARMERS ALSO INTERESTED Wage Cut Is Imperative, Federa tion Counsel Declares. WASHINGTON'. D. C. Nov. 8. Re auction or railroad employes wages was added today by Clifford Thome, general counsel of the American Farm Bureau federation, to his rec ommendations before the senate in terstate commerce committee. Mr. Thorne also elaborated on his pre viously submitted recommendations for repeal of the so-called per cent guarantee of the railroads and for restoration of state railway commis sions' powers. Declaring the Farm Bureau federa tion did not desire to starve the rail roads. Mr. Thorne added: "The railroads must continue to function. They must be allowed to reduce costs and railroad labor must help them to reduce costs. Every body everywhere Is reducing charges." HUME ESTATE IS SMALL Contingent Fees and Office Fur niture Declared Sole Assets. Wilson T. Hume, veteran of many bitterly contested legal battles, and who had many big fees almost within his grasp, died virtually penniless, according to the petition for letters of sdmlnistration filed In the pro bate division of the circuit court yes terday by the widow, Mrs. Stella F. Hume. The estate of Mr. Hume consists of law books, a desk, and an office chair valued at $0, it was asserted, and contingent fee interests in sev eral law cases pending in courts. When the litigation is settled. It Is reported that heavy fees may go to the estate, but at present the furnish ings of his law office are the only assets. Mr. Hume died October 8 leaving a widow and one daughter, Mrs. Mar guerite Sears. who is in Centralia for a two days' performance at a local theater, yes terday sent a telegram to President Harding asking for executive clem ency for Roy Gardner, fugitive from the McNeil island penitentiary. "I am convinced this man can be made a good, useful citizen." Dalton's message read. "If I can persuade him to surrender and will give him employment and put up a bond for his good behavior, will you consider paroling him after he has served not less than one year of hi9 sentence? ny own experience makes me certain I can handle this man so he will be a worthy American. I earnestly ap peal to you, Mr. President, to con slder this case with your heart. Cer tainly, Gardner s wife and baby would never forget such an act of execu tive clemency and kindness. Hav ing transgressed the law myself and paid the penalty, I know what it means to fight the way back to an honorable life. I also know, Mr. President, that Gardner is worth saving." ' CKiLD STARS TB LEAVE ORPIIEl'M TROUPES START FOR SOUTH TOXIGHT. Jane and Katherlne Lee Make Hit With Playlet Which Gives Them Chance to Scamper. Jane and Katherine Lee, moving Picture stars who are only 8 and 11 years old, will appear for the last time at the Orpheum this afternoon. The. children present a playlet called Jane Lee. child aetreMa, at Orphean.. The New Dllrector," which permits them to caper and scamper as all children do. and at the finish it pro vides opportunity for them to show their capability as real actresses. The death-bed scene in this act prompted New York dramatic critic to call little Jane and Katherine "The baby Bernhardts." In this scene little Jane heds real tears. The Lee children have scored such prreat success in their Orpheum tour that they ,have been awarded con tracts to appear for two consecutive weeks at the Orpheum in San Fran cisco. Other big-type acts In the Jane and Katherine Lee show are Billy Arling ton and his company in "Mistakes Will Happen, an absurdity with en lovable vocal and instrumental music; Avey and O'Neil, who make a hit with their blackface comedy, and Kara. European eccentric juggler. CONCRETE TO BE TESTED Composition of Unwashed River Sand and Gravel Uncertain. A test of structural strength of concrete mixed with unwashed river sand and gravel has been ordered by City Commissioner Barbur. The test will be made because it is believed by engineers of the department of public works that the unwashed sand and gravel is unfit for use in con crete-building construction. The department has announced that hereafter the name of the actual owner of property must be on all applications for building permits. This rule is made in the interest of building material dealers, who com plain that the failure to insert the name of the owner of the building under construction frequently pre sents serious legal , . entanglements when it becomes necessary to file liens against such propty. Mr. Haze-tine Goes to Washington. SOUTH BEXD, "Wash!, Nov. 8. (Special.) F. A. Hazel tine, owner and editor of the South Bend Journal, who recently was appointed a mem ber of Prohibition Chief Haynes' "fly ing squadron." today received tele graphic orders from his chief in Washington, D. C, stating that Mr. Hazeltine's permanent headquarters will be in the capital city. Mr. Haz eltlne has been in Seattle during the past week familiarizing himself with prohibition laws and enforcement methods. Ientist Hurt in Auto Mishap. GRANTS PASS, Or., Nov. 8. (Spe cial.) Dr. O. F. Demoret, retired dentist of Klamath Falls, received a severe cut on his head from an auto mobile accident Monday night. In the party with him were his wife and two daughters, Faye and Ruby. Faye De morest was driving on the Pacific highway north of here, when her lights failed. The machine tipped on an incline, throwing her father out of the car. They were on their way to Portland. Orpheum matinee today, 1 5-2 5-50-Ad. Orpheum matinee today. 15-25-50-Ad WiTiT... ,i , . , : , i ,i I,.. Furs and individual styleshops Pacific International Live stock Exposition Horse Show evry night this week I Broadway at Morrison Show your faith in Port land's future make it u n a n i m o us November 19th! Again, in Tea Gown of Velvet Brocade Chiffon, Orchid or Rust Modes for intimate wear -prices are low! Tea Gowns abandon themselves to delicate laces, silks, Georgette and hand-made flowers, or take a more tailored form in taffeta breakfast coats all with a decided pref erence for orchid. In rose, too, come brocaded corduroy lounging robes, silk lined throughout. Robes 11.50 Negligees '. .23.00 Lingerie- silks themselves are so exceptionally lovely that little is required of trimming. Real lace is much used, however, as is delicate Valenciennes. In orchid, flesh and pale blue many in sets of night gown and envelope chemise, with touches of hand embroidery. Envelopes.... 2.95 to 7.50 Nightgowns. .3.95 to 17.50 Silk knit of a certainty! Women have been so quick to recognize the practical wearing quality of silk knit that no mention of lingerie would be complete without it ! To such the name "Luxite" stands for the finest. Luxite bloomers, in every desirable col or and size. 4.25 Luxite envelope chemises, hemstitched, 5.95; lace trimmed. 7.50 Luxite nightgowns, variously styled, 10 and more. 0 " STABUSHED 1864 Satin mules and slip pers 2.50 and more. Unarming conceits in ribbon garters, 1.25. FIGHT MADE FDR LIFE HAPATO, WASH., CITIZENS TRY TO SAVE EL VIE KIRBY. Affidavits of Good Character Are Sent Governor Olcott In At tempt to Prevent Hanging. Citizens of Wapato. Wash., and the surrounding country are making a determined effort to preserve" the life of Elvie D. Kirby. who is under sentence to bo hung in the Oregon state prison at Salem on December 3 for the killing of Sheriff Til Taylor of Umatilla countv In Pendleton in July. 1920. Kirby, with John I Rathle and Nell Hart, waa convicted or tne Kill ing All were sentences 10 w nuns. H-rt wa executed by the state sev eral months ago and Kirby and Rathle are to meet their death, according to the court , decision, on uwmotr o. p.mitin. are being circulated throughout the Yakima country ask ing for the commutation of Klrby's sentence. Ministers of the community (Special.) j Q a y 1 o r d ' NAVAL STATION BEGUN Work Started In Connection With Tongue l'olnt I'Iiiiin. j ASTORIA. Or. Nov. l.teulpnunt - Commander Church announced that the first con-I trart in connection with the construe- i tlon of the Tonffue Point naval station has been awarded to the Giiptn Con struction company and work on it stnrled today. This contract is to make a number of wash borings at the site to deter mine the character of the formations I at various depths and is preparatory . to arranging for the erection of the proposed docks. Commander Church has returned from Seattle, where he spent several days on business and !n conference with the commander of the 13th naval district, relative to thi. station. I GARDNER PAROLE SOUGHT Emmett Dalton, ex-Bandit, Appeals to President for Fugitive. CENTRALIA, Wash.. Nov. S. (Spe- i cial.) Kmmett Dalton, member of a! famous gang of outlaw. In the 80s, I 7 . LADIES TAKAftA ANTISEPTIC POWDER A Soothing. Cooling Germicidal and Invigorating Wash MUd, Yet Efficient Affording Immediate Relief From Irritation FOR SALE AT Portland Hotel Pharmacy AND All Other Drug Stores around Wapato have made affidavits of good character for Kirby, which are being sent to Governor Olcott together with petitions. O. C. Shoots, secretary of the cham ber of commerce of Yakima, when in Portland yesterday declared that nearly every citizen of his district was In sympathy with the commuta tion of Kirby's sentence from death to life imprisonment. "Kirby's aged parents have spent practically all of their life's savings In an effort to save the life of their boy," said Mr. Shoots yesterday. "Their home has been mortgaged and they are about to be thrown out simply because they have given all for their son. People of Yakima are interested in the case and are bring ing every pressure possible to bear upon Governor Olcott to bring about the saving of Kirby's life." Thief Gets Year. penitentiary term, out received the limit for a misdemeanor. There were five indictments against Raymond, three of which were dismissed. On one he received the year sentence, on another that of using an automobile without permission of the owner he was sentenced to six months in the county Jail. t he term to run concur rently with the year sentence. Ray mond Is 23 years old. Robert J. Raymond, ringleader of a Brooklyn gang of .youthful thieves, was sentenced to one year at hard labor on the county rockpile by Pre siding Circuit Judge Stapleton yester-lwas expected to recover. day. He was permitted to plead Mr. Teel, an employe of the local guilty to simple larceny, escaolng a branch of the Cudahy Packing com- AUTO CRASHES WITH COW Woman Occupant of Car Injured Badly When Machine Upsets. Mrs.' C. H. Teel, 28 years old. suf fered two fractures of the jaw, a painful injury to a leg- and cuts and bruises on the head when an automo bile driven by her husband collided with a cow which refused to give the right of way on the Milwaukie hill yesterday afternoon. The injured woman was taken to Sellwood hos pital, where it was said last night she ' NEW TODAY RUDOLPH VALENTINO Star of the "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" IN REX INGRAM'S THE . CONQUERING OWER . . . . Showing a Touch of Paris and a Bit of Country Life SCREENLAND NEWS With a Special Armistice Day Section KNOWLES' PICTURE PLAYERS The Orchestra That Plays the Pictures pany, and Mrs. Teel were en route to ! out of the way. The impact turned ( their home at Oak Grove when the I the automobile over, Mrs. Teel belnx cow ambled into the road. The animal ! thrown beneath the machine. was struck and knocked from the highway before Mr. Teel could swervt t Orpheum matinee today. 1fi-2B-50-Ad Furs that have lost their "look of caste" pppgpll RISTOCRACY dow? jpVMtf at the heels a sorry sight indeed ! IjyjjljgJ And there's no need of it. For furs once fine may be restored to all but their original smart ness at the skilled hands of our remodeling experts. Bring in your coat that's worn shabby; take out your muff that's passe no matter what its ailment we can prescribe for it. Remodeling prices are quite low. CTMsumKa ism "OUT OF THE FOG" Complete New Show Today NAZIMOVA as a New Eng land girl. Those who have seen "Footlights" will be interested. r EXTRA! AMATEURS FRIDAY mm MOTHER! Open Child's Bowels with 'California Fig Syrup" Hurry, mother! A teaspoonful of "California FIs; Syrup" now will thoroughly clean the little bowels and In a few hours you have a well, play ful child again. Even a cross, fever ish, constipated child love It. "fruity" taste, and mothers can rest easy be- 1 cause It never falls to work all the sour bile and poisons right out of the stomach and bowels without griping or upsetting the child. Tel! your druggist you want only the genuine "California Fig Syrup." which has directions for babies and children of all age. printed on bottle. Mother! You must say "California.'' Refuse any Imitation. Adv. SOON- JtoHN HAMRICKfe RED PEPPER HEAT WASHINGTON THEATRE AT ELEVENTH, Hed Pepper Rub takes the "ouch' frcir. sore, stiff, aching Joints. It can not hurt you, and It certainly stops that old rheumatism torture at once When you are suffering so you can htrdly get around. Just try Bed Pep per Rub and you will have the qulrk I eiit relief known. Nothing has such I concentrated, penetrating heat a. red I peppers. Just as soon as you apply Ked Pepper Rub you will feel the I tingling heat. In three minute, it i warms the sore spot through and i through. Pain and soreness are gone Auk any good druggist for a Jar of ' Rowles Red Pepper Hub. He sure to get the genuine, with the nam. Rowles on tacb package. Adv.
