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TITE 3I0RXIXG OREGOXIAX, TUESDAY, DECE3IRER 20, 1021 A i f JOB AT EVERETT, State - Wide Unemployment Conference Held. 10,000 IDLE IN SEATTLE 'lucoma lias 3501) Jobless, Spokane 3000, Wullit Walla 1000 and Itcllinglmni 1500. I'l'UET SOUND BUREAU. Seattle, Wash.. Dec. 19. (Special.) The state conference on the unemployment sit uation called by Governor Hart did not bring the mayora of many Wash ington cities to Seattle today, but attracted a fair attendance of persons directly engaged In relief work and of those who are interested In the problem. The mayors of Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Auburn, Olympla. Port An prelos and Kennewlck were on hand, together with representatives of the federal employment service, women's clubs and the commercial bodies of several communities. Captain J. K. Gibson of Seattle, serving as regional director of the federal unemployment conference, presided over morning a,nd afternoon sessions. Kverett Condition Goad. Of the larger cities of the stata Kverett alone was credited with a number of unemployed so email as to be negligible. Among the cities of smaller size Port Angeles was put to the front as one In which vlr ' tually everybody is at work. W. C. Carpenter, representative of the federal employment service, with headquarters in Spokane, gave an of ficial estimate of unemployment in the larger cities, as follow: Spokane, ::ooo; Tacoma. 5500; Walla Walla, 1000; Yakima, 10O0; Bellingham. 1500. Kverett, negligible, and Seattle, 10,000. Committee Are Appointed. At the morning session Chairman Gibson appointed five committees to consider and report separately on federal relief, state relief, municipal relief, women's relief and ex-service men's relief. In the afternoon all thee committees reported recom mendations for the immediate prose cution of extensive public works by all units of government. The federal committee urged enactment of the senate bill providing J16.000.000 for Irrigation" projects. CEDAR STAKES IN DEMAND California Vinyardists Place Big Orlor In Western Wuslilngton. SOUTH BEND, Wash., Dec. 19. (Special.) 1 According to William Ooldrn. who is agent here for a Seattle concern engaged in gathering cedar vineyard stakes for California, the demand will be sufficient to keep mii buxy cutting stakes in Pacific county for at least two years and the iurtur-try promises to become perma nent. Mie .million stakes have been ordered and more probably will be demanded. The oxpianation given for the de mand in that California men have gone back into grape growing after upending several uunuccesKful years in wheat raising. The redwood Htitkes formerly uned are too expen sive now and the vineyard owners have turned to western Washington for their supply. Pacific county will supply a large part .of these orders. 5-CENT FARE IS HELD UP Seattle Council Decides to Take No Action Before Election. rL'GET SOUND BUREAU, Seattle, Wash.. Dec. 19. (Special.) The Se attle city council today put aside con sideration of municipal street railway problems and disclosed a disposition to lot reduction of fare and Peter Witt's suggested economies stand in An inexpensive, thoughtful gift--. Liebes quality GLOVES Correc t whether for sports, street or formal wear and all at special prices: 2-clasp lambskin gloves, in white or colors; a-. Q( 2.50 glove at 1 .0.5 16-button fabric gloves, with spearpoint embroid ery; regularly, Q(i 3.50; l.yO 16-button imported kid gloves ; in white or col ors. Regularly a 8.50, D.4 Smart new slipons, elastic or strap at wrist, with small pockets, 6.50 special, HASH abeyance at any rate until after the city election next May. Councilman Fitzgerald's ordinance for restoration of the five-cent fare on March 1 was i indefinitely postponed. The same ac- tlon was taken on Councilman Car roll s resolution declaring me purpuae of the council to reduce fares as soon as It could be done without the cer tainty of a deficit. References by councilmen to the recommendations made by Peter Witt were accom panied by acknowledgments that the Witt plans involved the' immediate expenditure of at least $2,000,000 and admissions that there is no present way of raising the money. With eight councilmen voting, the B-cent fare ordinance was Indefinitely postponed by seven to one, Fitzgerald alone standing by his guns. The reso lution tentatively pledging a reduc tion at some future time went the same way by a vote of five to three chiefly on the ground that it is un necessary since the council would cer tainly reduce fares as soon as such a course was afe. Kalama Pupils Give Programme. KALAMA, Wash., Dec. 19. (Spe cial.) Pupils of Kalama's school gave a very Interesting programme in the new auditorium In the high school. "Each'grade represented some nationality. Among the cleverest were the Dutch lads that gave the Dutch dance, a Scottish playlet, scenes from China and Japan, Swedish wed ding. Jewish characters, an Irish unnfir. Hindu nlav TtAltan flower Iflnr. African imitations, French fashion show and American educational speeches with Miss Columbia and Uncle Sam in the background. Masons Attend Services. RIDGEFIELD. Wash., Dec. 19. (Special.) The members of the lodge No. 287 of Masons of this place and Ttidgefield chapter No. 182, order of Eastern Star, attended the morning services at 11 o'clock at the Rldge fleld Community church In response to an invitation given by the Rev. George V. McClure. Special music was rendered by the choir under the direction of Bradford L. Gaukel. The Rev. McClure's evening sermon was on "How to Keep Happy on Christ mas." Horse "Parked" In Station. HOQUIAM, Wash.. Dec. 19. (Spe cial.) Water was so high at Tulips during the last week that George F. Reynolds of Saginaw, Wash., who was on his way to Carlisle to visit his son, had to park his horse In the Northern Pacific railroad station for three days, before It became safe to continue his Journey, he said today when he arrived In the city on his return trip. The railroad track was under water for a week at Tulips, service to the beaches only being resumed yesterday. $100 Fine Is Imposed. - PROSSER, Wash.. Dec. 19. (Spe cial.) John Kondalis, a Greek living at Pasco, who was captured two weeks ago by Sheriff Rolph after a "gun play" on the road between Han ford and Richland, has been fined $100 for carrying concealed weapons and $100 for having liquor In his pos session. It was charged by the sheriff that Kondalis and three companions . i - V. n u - o riflvlntr In a htirh l-OI'lH automobile, had been peddling booze at xianiora. First Story of Hall Nearly Done. KALAMA. Wash.. Dec. 19. (Spe cial.) The first story of the new Masonic hall on Third street is nearly finished. When complete"d It will have a lodge room above and a ban quet hall 32x64 Net on the ground floor. The cement foundation of the new 60x120 brick building on First street being put up by Captain J. Rpld Is finished and the laying of brick will commence Monday. The gift of enduring beauty a Liebes quality FUR Chokers for instance snug, and ever, so warm cost but little and wear so well. A natural squirrel r r choker costs but lvDU Neckpieces in all the popular, wanted fur s c u t and fashioned with ingenuity and skill for as Httle37!5() Capes and semi-wraps ; rich in the , best of mole, Hudson seal, caracul and Kolinsky; su perb examples of workman ship, priced yrcl rr as low as j&DD .UU Coats in any of the better furs; wraps for formal wear; ex quisite ; well made luxu rious and low priced: For example, a coat of Hudson bu?1 cost9 375.00 DEATH LI TO HOLDUP ABERDEEN' POLICE ATTRIBUTE MURDER TO ROBBER. - Karl Mackl, Stevedore, Is Man Wlio Was Shot to Death by Un known Assailant. ABERDEEN, Wash., Dec. 19 (Spe cial.) After two full days of Inves tigation Aberdeen police are of the opinion that Karl Macki. stevedore, 84 years old, who was killed by a shot from a .32-caliber revolver late Satur day night on an Aberdeen street, came to his death while resisting a holdup. Search of the room occupied by Mackl revealed his true name, which had been given at the stevedore office as Mackl, instead of Magi as at first believed. Questioning of the landlady where he roomed revealed the fact that he. with Olaf Martinson, had rented the room a few days before and that they were in the habit of leaving and returning together, but Saturday night neither of them re turned. Martinson was located by police yesterday afternoon about 6 o'clock at the sailors' union hall and said that he was waiting for his part ner to arrive at the hall and that the officers were the first to tell him that it was Mackl who had been killed. Martinson has a brother, C. Martin son, who resides at a local hotel, whom he has not seen for 12 years, and he declared that he stayed with him Saturday night. Police are satis fied that he was not connected with the crime. Mackl and Martinson met two months ago and came to Seattle and then here together. Another member of the crew of the Harry Luckenbach, Frank Lindholm, accom panied them 'here. Lindholm went to a show with Macki Saturday night and they parted company about 11 o'clock. According to Lindholm, he Invited Mackl to drop Into a restau rant with him and get something to eat. Macki replied that he was not hungry and that he thought he would go on home. They made an agree ment to meet the following morning. That was Uie last that Lindholm saw of Macki alive. Neither of the two friends of the dead man were able to throw any light on the crime, and they, along with the police, were un able to advance any motive for the murder. Mackl, according to the two men, was not pf a quarrelsome nature and so far as .they knew had no enemies. Liquor Law Violations Punished. PROSSER. Wash.. Dec. 19. (Spe cial.) William Rasmussen. proprietor of a second-hand store, entered a plea of eruilty when his cape was i Fars and individual style shops. Give a Practical Gift ' GIFTS she'll be sure to appreciate A delicate, han d-m ad e batiste blouse, trimmed with French blue would be charming! One of these sets of glove silk in a new lace weave is sure to find favor! A net vestee, combining real Irish lace with hand embroidery, is most accept able! Soft, comfortable, satin slippers come in the most delightful colors and cost so little! called Saturday on a charge of being found with two gallons of corn whisky In his possession, when Dep uty Sheriff W. W. Lord and City Mar shal Sam Blake made a raid at his home. He paid a fine of $150. Gerald Roberts wa9 fined $50 for being drunk' and disorderly, and Nathan Stewart was fined J25 for being drunk. FRAUD CASE DISMISSED Proof That Oil Is Natural Product 1 Offered by Defense. SPOKANE, Wash.. Dec. 19. Charges of using the malls In an attempt to defraud, brought recently against Mr. and Mrs. Alfred L'Ecuyer of this city, were dismissed by United States Com missioner Dirkes here today at the conclusion of a preliminary hearing that lasted several days. It was charged that Mr. and Mrs. L'Ecuyer had "salted" a so-called oil spring in the basement of their for mer home, by the introduction of kerosene and vegetable oils. They denied that they had tampered with the spring and offered testimony to prove that the oil taken from It was a natural product. Clubs Make Good Profit. KELSO, Waah., Dec. 19. (Special.) Members of the Coweeman boys' and girls' clubs netted a profit of J570 during their year'a activities. They were members of cooking, gar den and livestock clubs. The total value of their products was $1060, and their expenses were 1489. Rebekahs Elect Officers. WHITE SALMON, Was-h.. Dec. 19. (Special.) Rebekah lodge No. 163, White Salmon, at its last meeting elected the following officers: Noble grand, Lydia Biesanze; vice-grand. Blanche Ruseell; secretary, Mueetta Cornett; recording secretary, Eva Rudolf; treasurer, Gertrude Kreps. Napavine Debaters Win. KALAMA, Wash, , Dec. 19. (Spe cial.) The high school debating team, composed of Jounita Kindorf, Mildred Clark and Gerda Nelson, Journeyed to Napavine Friday night to match wits with their team, but Napavine proved their downfall. Eastern Star Elects Officers. WHITE SALMON, Wash., Dec. 19 (Special.) The White Salmon chapter of the Eastern Star, elected fhe fol lowing officers for the coming year: Worthy matron. Ann Dickey; worthj patron, Ira E. Hyde; associate matron. Clara Putney; conductress, Effie ppan: associate conductress. Ooldle SO COMPLETE, so varied is our holiday assortment that even the "put-it-offs" may be sure of desirable gifts useful and charming at the same time. There's very little, in fact, that any woman wants that won't be found in our first-floor shops, where you'll receive the maximum of attention and may shop unhurried! And, in addition We'll wrap and ship your packages regardless of where you made the purchase J A desk for this service has been installed on the third floor and it's no small comfort to know that one may thus avoid the tedium of "waiting in line." There's a dash, warmth and color in this generous scarf of softest camel's hair! If you're still in doubt choose a Liebes gift bond. zCjfte&ed & (so NOW lUbJUS jtdjrvijmH Continuous f- 11 A. M. to tiKKATEST Til Kil l KK EVLK SCREENED. PRISCILLA I IH A I l OWN M'KEKS In the Stupendous North Woods Sensation. 'CONFLICT ITIIR1M.8 THE I, IKE OF WHICH HAS NEVKK BEEN I SEEN BEIOKE. I Mats. S5c. 50c and 75e. Even. (M)c ad 7fa'. Children (anytime), 2uc. These i'ricen Include Tax. $10CASH and we will deliver to your home a beautiful new large size upright PIANO Balance easy monthly payments. S0ULE BROS. 16fi TENTH ST. (Bet. Morrison and Yamhill) Byrkett; secretary, Kate Boyd; treas urer, Georee Read. CCD Broadway at Morrison A smart sweater in a novel w eav e a n d sold exclu sively in our Sweater Shop! This chemise of exquisite La Jerz silk is stitched in tolor, adorned with a single hand-made rose. Step-in drawers which match the chemise are in flesh-hued La Jerz; and in such good taste! One makes no mistake in choosing gloves; especially i f they're slip-ons, with fancy tops! 5 5 Have Yon a "MAN" to buy for? Buy him a man's gift in a man's shop the thing that he would buy, in the place where he would buy. You're going to please him, if you do ! Heavy Bath Robes $9.83 . Blanket Robes $15, $18 House Coats $7.50 to $23 Silk Lounging Robes $25 to $45 Mufflers $2.50 to $15 Silk Shirts $6.95 SilkF iery75cto$3 Cut-Silk Ties $1.05. 31.85 Knit Silk Ties $1.35 Silk Stripe Madras Shirts $1.95, $2.95 Ruff -Neck Sweaters $4.85 to $9.85 Gloves $2.95, $3.95 All shown on the main floor. BEN SELLING Leading Clothier Morrison Street at Fourth The And PILES Fistula, Fis sure, Itching and all other rectal condi tions except Cancer perma nently cured without a sur gical opera tion. My method Is painless, requires no anesthetic and Is permanent. There is no confinement In bed, no interference with business or ao cial engagements. I eliminate all doubt as to re sults by agreeing to return your fee- if I fail to cure your Piles. Call or write for booklet. DR. C. J. DEAN 2d and Morrison Sli. Portland, Or. Mention this paper when writing;. 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