THE MOKXIXG OREGOXIAX, TUESDAY, MAT 2, 1922 SI SEEKS PREFERENCE Pro-Rata Share of Other Bank Assets Demanded, WOMAN LATEST LITIGANT Reorganization Committee Proceeds on Substantially Original Pro posal, Despite Rejection. To cftmpel application of all assets unearthed in liquidation of the sav ings department of the defunct State Bank of Portland to recompense de positors In the savings division, and a proration of other assets to these same depositors, are demands of a suit filed in the circuit court yester day asrainst Frank C. Brain well, state superintendent of banks, by Mary Bteelhammer on behalf of herself and other depositors In the savings de par tm en L The plaintiff complains that she has been informed that it is the intention of the bank superintendent to pay avlns;s depositors only money real ised from liquidation of the assets in that one department and that, unless compelled by the court, he will n6t give them a share of other assets. The depositors' reorganization com mittee took no cognizance of the expi ration yesterday of the time granted them by Superintendent Bramwell for presentation of an acceptable plan of taking over assets of the closed Insti tution. Chairman E. B. Barthrop said that the procedure contemplated by the committee Is not obstructed by the refusal of Mr. Bramwell to accept the plan originally presented to him, nor by expiration of the time limit. According to Mr. Barthrop the com mittee is to proceed on substantially the original proposal, with the expec tation of signing up depositors repre senting 60 per cent of the bank's de posits and then making a bid for assets of the institution. In order to have this bid considered, he indicated, an action in court probably will be necessary. Moving Viclme News TODAY'S FILM FEATURES, Peoples "Orphans of the Storm." Columbia "Is Matrimony a Failure?" Liberty Mae. Murray, "Fasci nation." Rivoli Wanda Hawley, "The Truthful Liar." Majestic Dorothy Dalton, "The Crimson Challenge." Blue Mouse House Peters, "The Man From Lost River." Hippodrom e "The Glorious Fool." Circle Wanda Hawley. "Too Much Wife." MANAGER METZGER of the Rlv oll theater ought to have a clean mind; he changes it often enough. But in this Instance he is to be com plimented for making the switch and booking a photo-play that has not had a previously successful run. No fault can be found with Wanda Hawley in "The Truthful Liar," the splendid feature that he substituted. The heroine was eager to taste the froth of life. So while her rich hus band buried himself in his business she froliicked along Broadway with another man. That was until one night then a shot, the police, black mailers on her trail what would she do to prove her innocence? Then it continued to hit on all six increas ingly interesting. The story is one of unusual dra matic strength and deals with the troubles of a husband and wife whose tastes run In divergent channels and which provokes a dramatic situation of exceptional force and interest. There is a mystery twist to the theme which will exert a strong appeal on ait picture fans. Miss Wanda is ex cellent as the wife and Edward Hearn is well cast as the husband. The sup port is excellent. Screen Gossip. Rudolph Valentino, whose first star ring Paramount picture will be "Blood Iand Sand." by Vicente Blasco Ibanez, speaks four languages Italian, Span ish, French and English. When the next Oliver Morosco pic ture goes into production there prob ably will be something new photo graphically to introduce to the screen. Following the picturization of "The ' Zd Half Breed" and "Slippy McGee," the i K Morosco photographic force have been mysteriously working behind closed doors with a new process in sub- toning. A new book of verse by Adelaide Hughes, wife of the indefatigable Rupert, is soon to be published. Mrs. Hughes has Just returned from a lit erary hibernation, where she wooed the muse. Mr. Hughes continues to write and direct photoplays at the Goldwyn studio, to compose songs and to dash off novels and short stories. Lillian and Dorothy Gish have just autographed 30 copies of the novel ized version of D. W. Griffith's "Orphans of the Storm." The books have been given as souvenirs to mem- I 5( bers of the Griffith and United Ar- i RJ tists' organization. Grant Carpenter, Goldwyn scenar ist, says he Is often requested by his friends to take an afternoon off and teach them to write motion picture continuities. He always answers such requests by advising the would be writers to get a physician in a corner for a few hours and learn medicine. Mr. Carpenter was also reminded of the farmer boy who went to the city to study law, re mained three weeks and then re turned home. When questioned he replied: "I don't like the law; I'm sorry I learned it. Lumberjacks were converted into motion-picture actors in House Peters' drama, "The Man From Lost River," now at the Blue Mouse theater. Most of the offering waj taken in the heart of the lumber industry. One sees the big giants of the forest being cut down by experienced lumberjacks in this gripping drama. 2 i s EX-BANKERS DEXY CHARGES Stock in Lumber Concern Declared Held to Protect Bank's Interest. A statement was given out yester day by Anthon Eckern, former vice president of the State bank, and Leroy D. Walker, former chairman of the board of directors, defending themselves and their actions in the making of certain loans while head ing the bank's loan committee. These men drew the spotlight of publicity through the filing of a suit in circuit court April 24 by J. W. Coughlin, charging them with attempt fraud ulently to evade financial liability and with impairment of the bank's condition through certain loans. Their statement follows: Mr. Walker and Mr. Eckern feel very keenly tha injustice of the charges which have been published in the papers reflect ing upon them in connection with the liquidation of the State bank. They do not wish to try their lawsuits through the columns of the press, but feel that as reputable citizens of standing in this com munity, with a Ions record of clean living behind them, they owe It to themselves, their families and their friends to state briefly their position in regard to the three specific charges which have been referred to in these criticisms. First With respect to the Petersburg Lumber company matter, Mr. Eckern says that the State bank of Portland as early as March. 1918, held $35,000 of the paper of the Arness Lumber company, secured by a mortgage on property that was ap praised at a much greater value. At the time this loan was made, the ArneH Lumber company had large con tracts for sale of lumber and the -loan was made by the bank in the regular course of business and on statements and Investigations which showed the lumber company entitled to much more than that amount of credit. No officer of the State bank had any interest In the Amess Lum ber company and It was made as a straight banking proposition. Subsequent ly, as was the case with many of the businesses after the termination of the war, the contracts did not work out as anticipated and the business of the Arness Lumber company showed a loss. The ques tlon. then arose as to the proper working out of this business to best advantage. To protect the Interests of the State bank, the Petersburg Lumber company was organ ized and ultimately the loan was in creased to $50,000, amply secured by a new mortgage as it was necessary to fur nish a working capital for the new com pany that took over the assets and debts of the Amess Lumber company, the man agement being at this time changed, as was deemed by all concerned to be the best interest of the project. The result of this change showed during the suc ceeding period that the change had been good Judgment. In this reorganization some of the con tracts relating to this Petersburg Lumber company were taken In the name of Mr. Eckern and some of the stock was issued In his name, but this was done on behalf of the State bank and for its Interest only and it was well known to the execu tive offieen of the bank that Mr Eckern had no personal Interests In either the Arness Lumber company or the Petersburg Lumber company, he having invested not one cent of his personal money therein, and his only connection with the same was for the protection of the loans of the State bank therein. Second the next criticism made is that a commission o seme kind has been re ceived by Mr. Walker and Mr. Eckern or one of them for the making of the loan by the State bank to the Arness Lumber company or its successor, the Petersburg Lumber company. The facts in regard to this matter, are these: Third With respect to the $10,000 ob ligation of the Petersburg Lumber com pany which has been spoken of as an excessive loan on the part of the State bank. The facts are that the Petersburg Lumber company, with the assistance of the State bank, procured from a. hank In Vancouver. Wash., an additional short- time loan of this amount, which loan was wen secured with a lien upon logs and lumber, and that when said loan became due, on account of the poor market con ditions at that time, the lumber company was not able to pay the same and the bank carrying it Insisted upon payment or suit. The Institution of legal proceedings would greatly have inconvenienced all parties concerned. The State bank took over said Indebtedness for the protection of Its prior ioana, with the intention of working the same out to the best ad vantage and expecting that It would be paid within a short time from the lumber securing the said loan. The aecurlty for this loan is stiil intact and it is under stood that a representative of the state banking department returning from Peters burg has reported that the mill and stock of the lumber company are sufficient to pay the entire Indebtedness flue the State Dana, seme' statements have been made that the Indebtedness of this concern to the State bank Is $80,000; the fact is, the indebtedness is between $63,000 and $64,000. Conrad P. Olson represented the Arness Lumber company and the State Bank in the negotiation of this loan to the Arness Lumber company and there was left with Mr. Olson the amount of $3500 to pay the expenses of the loan, for repairs and charges against the steamboat called the George W. Simons, that had been pur chased by Mr. Arness and subsequently found un seaworthy, and other charges of like nature. After paying whatever ex penses there were, and after deducting his fee, he paid the balance, $219.41, to the State Bank and this amount so appears upon the books of the State Bank and the said State Bank got the benefit thereof. No part of this sum was ever paid to Mr. Walker or Mr. "Bckern for their personal compensation and neither of said men received any personal benefit from any portion of this $3500. , This statement is made In view of the statement credited to Mr. Olson that he had distributed the balance of this $3500. leaving the impl cation that there had been some personal benefit to Mr. Walker or Mr. Eckern therefrom. This covers the specific matters which have been referred to in the various arti cles. There have been certain inferences that other matters can be brought up, but any such matters can be satisfactorily ex plained. Mr. Walker and Mr. Eckern wish all their friends and business acquaint a nee s to understand fully that they have not been guilty of unlawful practices oi participation In these or other matters and that a complete Investigation will sustain their contention and clear their good names of any charge of wrongdoing mm ABE SOUGHT MAN AND WOMAN GET WRONG BOY AND ABANDON HIM. Child of Tentino Banker Marked for Abduction, but Another Carried Off in Anto. SEWER JOB IS ENORMOUS ASSESSMENT JOB BIGGEST EVER ATTEMPTED BY CITY. Columbia River to Columbia Slough Project Completed at Cost of $349,181.75. DYED A SWEATER AND SKIRT WITH "DIAMOND DYES' Every tells how "Diamond Dyes'" package to dye or tint any wnrn faded garment or drapery a new rich color that will not streak, spot, fade or run. Perfect home dyeing is guar anteed with Diamond Dyes even if you nave never uyea Detore. Just tell your druggist whether the mate rial you wish to dye is wool or silk, or whether it is linen, cotton, or mixed goods. For fifty-one years mil lions of women have been using "Dia mond Dyes" to add years of wear to their old, shabby waists, skirts, dress es, coats, sweaters, stockings, dra peries, hangings, everything! Adv. Interesting points regarding the levying of the assessment for the channel for sewer purposes from the Columbia river lo the Columbia slough, are given in the May issue cf "Public Service," printed by the Portland Municipal Civil Service as sociationT This is declared to be the biggest piece of assessment work ever attempted by the city of Port land. More than three years were re quired to complete the work, in which the Pacific Bridge company dug and removed 1.374.5SS cubic yards of mud. The total cost of the work, $349,- 181.75, is apportioned over an area or 210,000.000 square feet of territory; and more than 20,000 postal-card no tices were sent out to the property owners witnm me assessment u.b- trict, notifying them or tne proposea assessments. The section of the assessor's office handling the work required 296. 543 minutes to work out this assess ment. E. V. Hale was in charge of the apportionment division. A. K. Mulligan in charge of the operating department and R. C. Flanders was time keeper. TACOMA. Wash., May 1. Peace of ficers in the northwest have been asked to arrest a man and a woman who kidnaped 4-year-old "Jackie" Caughlin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clar ence W. Caughlin of Tenino, Wash. The Caughlin boy was stolen in the belief that he was "Jackie" Hubbard, 4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. I Hubbard. Mr. Hubbard is nrpsirtpTif ! The Caughlin boy was back at home 1 today after spending the night at Rurnda. where he wan nut rtut automobile when the kidnapers dis- j covered their mistake. He stayed at 5 the home of William Kellar, at Bu- i K coda, which is five miles from Tenino. I W The kidnaping occurred at 9 o'clock A last night. The Caughlin boy had j5 accompanied his uncle, John Caugh- K lin, to a billiard hall, and suddenly a ! w large man with a mustache grabbed A him up and thrust him into an auto-! 5 mobile in which was a woman pas- K senger. The curtains were down, and W ay as the boy p a i t 5 the car sped screamed. morning. The boy told how his kid napers had questioned him and had told him they thought he was the Hubbard boy. Horfold Problem? by Lilian Tingle My Dear Miss Tingle My husband, by the doctor's orders, cannot pat nt-,;CT made with white flour. Red meat is for bidden, also sugar. An egg once in a whiie allowed. I find it -exceedinelv hard to supply him with variety. cn von gest something In the way of meat substi- ... , "'"luut. macarroni, also small cakes sweetened with honev. fnr, out white flour, nuts, raisins, coconut and fresh fruits are allowed. Thankina- t adequate discussion POMPEIAN OLIVE OIL Sold Everywhere OAKS PARK OPENS MAY 10 Many New Features Are Added for Pleasure Seekers. The gates of the Oaks amusement park will saving open to thjp public for the beginning of the season "Wednesday, May 10. Manager John F. Cordray announces that great prep arations are being made for the com ing season. Improvements have been going on during the winter months preparing novelties' and attractions for the amusement loving public, and many new features will be in readi ness for those who seek pleasure and recreation. One of the pleasing features this season will be the radio concerts to be given at the big park auditorium, which will seat SO00 persona One of the most up-to-date equipments of radio magnavox with powerful ampli fiers will be in use. The auditorium will formally open with a New York novelty attraction Sunday. July 2. About 40 per cent of all the peas grown in America are raised in Wis consin. One. year's production from 43,000 acres reached 43,566 ton. The kidnapers ate dinner last night : 5 at a Tenino hotel with three other persons, who left in an automobile ; m half an hour before the kidnaping. Zk The parents of the child were noti- IS fled the boy was safe and sound this f I? l 2 A pi of your problem would be too long for this column, but I think you will ob tain many suggestions from some of the vegetarian cook books and war time cook books obtainable from the public library. There Is also in the library a book called "Restricted Diets Made Pal atable," and other cook books for re stricted diets, from which you can obtain suggestions. Really the diet you describe is not difficult one to make attractive. especially as the new fresh vege tables and fruits are coming in. Can you make good omelets and souffles with the "egg once in a while"? These help to vary the form and texture of the vegetable dishes. Are you sure honey is allowed i sugar is forbidden? Unless specifical ly stated, honey is usually forbidden whenever sugar is forbidden. Manv doctors assume that you understand that honey is a form of sugar; but 1 have known of much harm being done in cases or diabetes by a misunder standing of this or by the dangerous "crank diet" fallacy that as honey is a "natural" and granulated sugar an "artificial" product, the former may always be used, even when the latter is strictly forbidden. "Natural" carbo hydrates are usually as little tolerat ed as artificial ones by a diabetic patient. In reply to "Farmer's Wife," (Sher wood, Or.), I have to say that pro prietary commercial articles cannot be discussed by name in this column I have no knowledgeor experience of the substance she names; but it does not follow that because it is "much advertised" it does all that the ad vertisement claims. The best plan for her and for her neighbors who are interested, would be to write to the Oregon Agricul tural college for an official report on the substance, and for other informa tion on the topic she mentions. In reply to Mrs. L. (Portland), I have to say that her question lies outside the scope of this column. She should consult a reliable physician and avoid all "cure-alls," no matter how alluring their promises. In reply to Mrs. B. (Newport), I regret to say that recipes for crab louis and oyster cocktails have been given so recently in this column that I cannot repeat them at present. I will try to do so as soon as the time limit expires, I hope "Peggy" saw the recent dis cussion of the use of lemons in the diet, published since her letter vas received. This answered her ques tion. If interested in gaining weight Double Trading Stamps IffiS In All Depts. Do All of Your Shopping Here and Get the Benefit of This Direct Cash Saving NEMO WEEK In the Corset Salon fS WW IT jim9 n RELIABLE MERCHANDISE RELIABLE METHODS. 1 MORRISON. ALDER. WEST PARK. AND TENTH STREETS.! 25 Exclusive Portland Agency for Richardson's Quality Linen Dept. 1st Floor Trading Stamps Given on Charge Accounts if Paid in Full by 10th of Each Month Another Big Dress Sale Will Be Held in the Garment Store Today Women's high-class Dresses taken from our regular stock, in a special offering at Charming Styles for Street and Sport Wear Second Floor Not merely $29.95 Dresses offered at $29.95 but higher cost models specially re duced. They are indeed SPECIAL and worthy of your consideration. Taffeta, Crepe Knit, Geor gette and Canton Crepe materials in black, navy, dark tan, henna and brown. Lovely beaded and embroidered models also the very smart braided frocks. Many have fancy collars and cuffs. Tai lored and waistline effects predominate. Long or short sleeves. Sizes 16, 18, 20, fi?OQ QE 88 up to 44. Special Sale price DUVtJ Women's Suits $39.95 Here is a selling event that carries with it great sig nificance both in timeliness and value. Splendid Suits every one of them. Styled along approved lines with first-class workmanship throughout. Models developed in Tricotine, Tweeds and Mixtures. There are dressy suits and tailored styles so that every woman is as sured satisfactory choosing of a pleasing and becom ing model. See these at your first oppor- (OQ Qft tunity. Priced very special for today at DOeIi) Garment Salons, 2d Floor Dainty Boudoir Caps $1.25, $1.95, $2.50 Main Floor New shipment just received. Satin, net and lace finished with ribbons, rosettes, rosebuds, etc. Va riety of- styles. White and colors. $1.35, $1.95, $2.50 New Arrivals in Novelty Bag Tops Round and oval styles, plain or trimmed with rose buds $2.95 and $3.95. 6 inch shell Bag Tops in light and dark. Priced at $1.25 NEW RIBBONS two-tones, grosgrains, picot edges, lingerie, etc. Also staple Satins in all colors. DOUBLE TRADING STAMPS GIVEN TODAY Ribbon Dept. Main Floor Best Flour 7J2 m sk. Fourth Floor Choice of Crown Olympia, Kerr, OWK Excel lence and Del Monte brands. On sale today at less than present mill price. 49-pound flJO " A sack, special at, only DAvf Golden West Coffee Vacuum packed; always de liciously fresh. 1-pound AO tins Golden West Coffee 7"t 3-lb. tins priced only $1.20 5-lb. tins priced only $1.85 Model Grocery 4th Floor 1 Ladies' Home Journal Patterns Easy to Use Economical Perfect-Fitting More and more women are taking up making their own clothes. They realize the tre mendous saving in cost of apparel made possible by doing their own sewing. Home Journal Patterns have done much to popularize home sewing because of their simplicity. Whether you are experienced or not you can easily make a perfect-fitting garment from a Home Journal Pattern by simply following the cutting and construction chart on the Envelope. New Spring Attire For Children Dame Fashion decrees long waists in Spring frocks for the little folks. NO. 3343 SIZES 4 TO 1225 NO. 3345 SIZES 4 TO 12 25 Home Journal Patterns as sketched for sale in Pattern Department, First Floor. Spring Fashion Quarterly Now on Sale Price 25c His 346 gf 1 I I FlJltljMTlnl -a aal aaV Sale of Bed-Room Furniture Thousands of dollars' worth of high-class Furniture in a special Clearance Sale at savings ranging from 20 to 33 Vi. A wonderful opportunity for home-makers to save. 3-Piece Bedroom Suite $130.25 Decorated mahogany bedroom suite bed, dresser and dressing ta ble with triple mirror. Regular sell ing price $163.25. On QA OfT special sale at only 5-i.Ol.0 Queen Anne Suite $226.55 Walnut or mahogany bed, dresser, chifferette and vanity case. Beauti ful design. Regular selling price $285.25; priced spe- J00 cial for Clearance at D46J00 3-Pc. Colonial Suite $192.50 Massive mahogany colonial bed, dresser and chiffonier. Dresser hai 47-inch base and 28x83-inch mirror. Regular $242.00 suite fl"l QO C ft on special sale, only D-v&0t Golden Oak Suite $170.85 Golden Oak Colonial Napoleon bed, large dresser, chiffonier and glass, triple mirror, dressing table. Regular $214.30 suite d- r7f or priced for Clearance $234.85 Suite for $188.20 Dainty 4-piece Bedroom Suite in old ivory. Bed, dresser, chifferette and semi-vanity case. Delicately ornamented in colors to suit your own decora tive scheme. Very best of workmanship. Regular selling J" QQ OA price of this set, $234.85 Special Clearance price is only tDXOO.U Odd Pieces in Oak, Mahogany, Walnut, Ivory at Splendid Savings. Furniture Department, Fourth Floor J. It's Easy to Sew With the New McGall Pattern! it's printed! PERHAPS you are among the many women who want to sew but haven't the courage to cut into a fine piece of fabric. You want to feel sure that results will be suc cessful! With the New McCall Printed Pat tern, things will be easier for the beginner. Or for that matter for the woman who wants to be sure of the style of her garment! (For the New McCall Pattern presents the tip-top of style as well as simplicity in using!) TN THIS wonderful New Pattern all instructions for cutting and sewing are printed right on the Pat tern never before has there been offered such an improvement for the Home Dressmaker! If you follow these printed instructions, it it hardly possible that you would go wrong. You can cut into the best fabric with the assurance that you have a pattern a foundation! that you can depend on in every way. Whether you are Sewing just now or not Ask to See the New McCall Pattern Enlarged Pattern Dept., Main Floor she will find much help In Rose's Feeding the Family," obtainable from the state library. OUSTED PASTOR TO FIGHT Churchman Forced to Leave Town Plans Court Action. SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 1. Rev. George Chalmers Richmond of Evanston, Wyo., who is in Salt Lake City, announces that he is conferring with counsel how best to proceed against Mayor Romick of Evanston, who. Mr. Richmond charges, led a mob of 60 men to the city hall April 20 and demanded that he leave town. According to Mr. Richmond he de fied the mob and refused to leave. He said the mob was largely com posed of the lawless element, which he had been denouncing ever since he went to Evanston in 1921. Mr. Rich mond said that Mayor Romick would be sued for damages in the "United States courts In Cheyenne. He said he still resided in Evanston and that the mob spirit had sub sided. Mr. Richmond declared that due Ao his sermons against law- breaking, gambling had diminished, open bars were no more and the moral tone of the town was greatly improved. Mr. Richmond asserted that he had the hearty support of the best ele ment of Evanston in his endeavor to Improve conditions In that city. VON DER AHE TO APPEAL Convicted Slayer of Hermit to Carry Case to Supreme Court. PENDLETON, Or., May. L (Spe cal.) Charles Von der Ahe, found guilty of second degree murder for the killing of Matt Jepson, aged Gov ernment mountain recluse, following a trial lasting all of last week, has de cided to appeal the verdict to the su preme court, it is understood here. After a long visit with his wife and sister he retired to his cot this after noon and would not talk about the case. The prisoner has four chil dren, three of whom were not in Pen dleton during the trial, the fourtl being a little baby girl. It is under stood that members of the large Von der Ahe family have indicated a de sire to see the case appealed. oNima nva OJJNONj pin saijojsJoqEi jno as sjjad . -X3 Aq S)63) 3npiXAU Not A Blemish oars the perfect appearance of her complexion. Permanent and temporary skin troubles are effectively concealed. Reduces unnatural color and corrects greasy skins. 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