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TIIE MORNING OREGONIAN, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1923 METHODISTS PUN ENDOWMENT DRIVE $250,000 Wanted for Col . lege of Puget Sound. QUICK ACTION NEEDED Money to Be Raised This Tear to Obtain Like Sum From Rockefeller Foundation. VANCOUVER, Wash.. Sept 14. (Special.) The Puget Sound Meth odist conrerence will start Immedi ately an Intensive drive to raise J250.000 -for the College of Puget Sound, at Tacoma, according to de cision today at the 39th annual con ference in this city. The money will be raised in order to get a $250,000 endowment from the Rockefeller Foundation, which has offered that sum on or before December 7. 1923. Action of the conference followed a speech by Dr. E. H. Todd, pres ident of the college, who set forth the advantages of the Rockefeller Foundation's offer. Dr. J. Ralph Magee. of the First Methodist church of Seattle, read the report of the board of trustees of the col lege. The second day's session of the conference opened in the First Methodist church here today with an address by Bishop C. W. Burns, of Helena, Mont. His subject was "The Open Window," based on the biblical story of Daniel opening his windows for the city of Jerusalem. F. A. Hazeltine of Seattle, director of prohibition In this district, gave a brief address on what his office Is accomplishing. Transfers Are Announced. The names of the ministers who have been transferred into this con ference at this" session were read. They were: Rev. Norman McCay, from northwest Iowa; Rev. R. W. Maulden, from the Oregon confer ence; Rev. Harlan R. Stone, from the Columbia river conference; Rev. V. T. Beatty, of the Idaho confer ence, and Rev. A. W. Smith of the north Montana conference. Two men withdrew from the min istry of the church. Rev. Rudolph Kricson of Seattle will become di rector of religious education of the Plymouth Congregational church of Seattle. The other. Rev. H. E. Kelly of Silverdale, Wash., resigned. Rev. F. S. Pearson of Tacoma was allowed to retire after having served as pastor 31 years. Puyallup's bid for the next con ference was accepted by unanimous vote. Dr. E. C. Hickman, president of Kimball School of Theology of Sa lem, Or., gave an address on the work of his school. Two of his professors. Rev. Mr. McCormick and Rev. E. S. Hammond, also spoke. Dr. W. H. Baker of Seattle, en dowment secretary of the confer ence's permanent fund, read his an nual report. He had an interesting year in raising money for retired ministers of the conference and met with great success. An attempt is being made to raise $500,000 and 'the Interest from this is to be used for the benefit of the retired ministers. At the afternoon session the an niversary of the Women's Home Missionary society, with Mrs. T. J. Gambill, conference president, pre siding, was observed. Devotions were conducted by Mrs. E. M. Hill, followed by an address by Miss Frances K. Kallstedt, national field secretary. The chief address of the afternoon was delivered by Dr. Loren M. Ed wards of Denver.. The night session observed the anniversary of the American Bible society with an address by Rev. A. Wesley Mell. on both sides of the Cascades de pends on the retention of the South era and Central Pacific railroad lines aa one system, said Ben C Dey, general counsel for the South era Pacific, addressing the Chamber ot Commerce forum here tonight He said the Natron cutoff would be completed as promised by the South ern Pacific board of directors im mediately after their title to the ex isting portions of the line is as sured. He said he expected In i comparatively short time to eee the road from Klamath Falls to West wood built. , Mr. Dey was heard by a large au dience. He urged that Klamath county, which so far has expressed no opinion in the unmerger dispute, take a- stand in the matter. Th Chamber of Commerce recently ap pointed a committee to recommend a policy, and it is expected to report shortly. TO 21 DECREES BY DEFAUIiT ARE ISSUED IN Alili CASES. Six New Complaints Are Filed . While Judge Stapleton Hears Evidence. Twenty-one default divorces were granted Wednesday by Presiding Judge Stapleton, who was concerned virtually all day with hearing re citals of the domestic difficulties of numerous unhappy husbands and wives. Divorces granted were: Frank against Neva Bebus, Charles against Janette Lovelace, W. R. against Arthur Purvine, Ada M. against L. H. Barnes, Mamie C. against E. E. Vessey, Clary against G-eorge Neal, Rosalie against Barnyee Kolkana, Albert against Bula Meyer, F. F. against Goldie Wood, Lula A. against John E. Thomas, Mae against Carl Snyder, Ruth against Chester Guyman, Arthur against Florence Smith, John against Anne Watson, N. B. against Ralph Max well, H. S. against Ruth Martin, Mary M. against Arthur Wardell, Delpha against Guy R. Dickey, Lil liath against E. C. Pelton, Luvlnia against D. W. Grove, Edwin against Dora Rhodes. Divorce complaints filed in the circuit court Wednesday were:John W. against Cora M. Mitchell, Levina K. against Jack Poison. Tom against Celia Harrison, Lee M. against Eliza beth B. Bloom, Josephine G. against Hjlmar Johnson. Elizabeth F. against Rudolph C. Harrison. IDAHO SHEEP MAN ACCUSED BY JURY Indictment Charges Fraud in Affairs of Bank. EX-CASHIER IS INVOLVED HANGARS TO BE BUILT FEW PRISONERS TAKEN Only 12 Oregonians of 34,500 Captured by Germans. SALEM, Or., Sept. 14. (Special.) Of the 34,500 Oregonians who served in the world war, but 12 were taken prisoner by the German army. The task of completing this branch of search into Oregon's record in the war was completed today by George A. White, adjutant-general, who found that two officers, botn-of them second lieutenants, and ten enlisted men, all serving with famous combat divisions, were captured in battle by the kaiser's troops and held in prison camps until after the armistice. One of the 12 died in German hands, pass ing away in a hospital at Rastatt. Eugene to Have Housing Space for 1 8 De Haviland Planes. EUGENE. Or., Sept. 14. (Special.) Two steel hangars, accommodating 18 De Haviland airplanes, soon will be erected by the army airplane serv ice on the Eugene municipal avia tion field, according to announce ment here today of Colo'nel Gilbert, commander of the ninth corps area. Colonel Gilbert stated that an ap propriation of $12,000 would be avail able for the improvements that are to be made at the local flying field under the supervision of the aerial corps as the first, step that may ultimately lead to the establishment of a permanent army air base in ths city. The permanency of the army air plane forest patrol in this state or the establishment of a regular army airplane base ' here is believed by officers connected with this year's patrol to be the plan of the government. RED CROSS SESSION DUE RACE FOR SHERIFF KEEN Interest in Linn County Great Owing to Liquor Problem. BROWNSVILLE, Or., Sept. 14. (Special.) The great interest that is being taken in the election of a sheriff for Linn county, in Novem ber, is shown by the fact tha. Brownsville has two candidates, W. C. Templeton, republican, and W. J. Moore, democrat. At least six men will be in line for the office. The intense interest taken in the election of a sheriff is due to moon shining activities In this section. The shooting of Sheriff Kendall took place but seven miles from Brownsville. STAND ON MERGER ASKED Southern Pacific Counsel dresses Klamath Forum. Ad- KLAMATH FALLS, Or., ( Special.) Development Sept. 14. of Oregon LEKREMA Removes Shine Serge suits or skirts that have become shiny from constant wear may be made to look like new by brushing with LE KREMA. Positively harmless. Simple to use. Price 10c. At all drug stores. I right in that lunch basket i S BlufiitI 1 5 Green Chile Cheese J INtMIfltlfiMiiMHItMl Conference to Be Held in Cor vallis This Week. CORVALLIS. Or., Sept. 14. (Spe cial.) The regional Red Cross con ference is to h held in this city to morrow and Saturday, with meet ings open to the public, and the fol lowing chapters participating, Clat sop, Columbia, Washington, Tilla mook, Portland, Clackamas, Wil lamette, Douglas, Lincoln, Lane, Coos, Curry, Josephine, Jackson and Klamath. ' Miss Katherine Ewing, field rep resentative for Oregon of the Amer ican Red Cross, is here, and R. C. Branion, assistant manager, and Miss Harrington of the nursing service, and Miss Concannon, direc tor, of the Junior Red Cross, are ex pected to arrive before the opening session at 1 o'clock tomorrow. Sweet Home Residence Burns. SWEET HOME. Or.," Sept. 14. (Special.) The home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Keeney was destroyed by fire Tuesday. A call for fire fighters was sent out by telephone and a crowd attending a sale in Sweet Home hurried' to the scene, formed a bucket brigade and saved adjoining buildings. Mrs. Keeney was at a neighbor's place. The ori gin of the fire has not been deter mined . R. F. Bicknell and G. K. Hitt Are Arraigned and Give Bond ; . Pleas Set for Monday. BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 14. (Special.) R. F. Bicknell; ex-federal food commissioner of Idaho and ex president of the defunct Overland National bank of this city, was in dicted by the federal grand jury in session here today on the charge of misapplication of the bank's funds and false reports to the controller of the currency. Bicknell is one of the biggest sheepmen in Idaho. He was arraigned before Judge Frank S. Dietrich this afternoon, together with G. . R. Hitt, ex-cashier of the bank, state bank commissioner of Idaho three years ag6, and J. tl. Black, vice-president of the bank and the son-in-law of Bicknell, against whom similar indictments were returned. ' The bills against them were read and bond having been furnished. next Monday morning at 10 o clock was set as the date for them to enter their pleas. Seven Indictments Secret. Seven additional secret indict ments were returned by the grand jury late today. It is believed they are in connection with otner cases than that of the bank. Two counts are contained in the separate indictment against Bick nell. The first charges that he fraudulently converted ?10,000 of the bank's funds to his, own use by rediscounting and placing to his personal account a $10,000 note dated October 1, 1920, and signed by David Grimmell. The second count charges that he converted J7000 of the hank's funds to his own use by placing a J7000 note dated December 7, 1920, signed by David Grimmell, -to his j own account. Twenty-two Counts Listed. Twenty-two counts are contained in the separate indictment against Hitt, charging that he made false entries in his reports to the con troller of currency in his reports dating from May 4, 1920, to March 1, 1921. In every report, it Is alleged, the bank's loans and discounts were re ported at a smaller amount than they really were. WAGON - KILLS FARMER Vehicle Drawn by Runaway Team Passes Over Victim. LEBANON, Or., Sept. 14. (Special.) William J. Mitchell, a farmer, aged 60 years, died on arriving at Leba ron hospital at noon today, from in juries received a short time pre vious when a team owned by , his son ran over him with a wagon. A clover huller was in operation at the farm' of the son, Charles Mitchell, two miles north of Leba non and the team hitched to a wagon hauling the clover took fright from the engine blowing off steam and started to run and Mr. Mitchell, who was standing in front of them was rnn down, the heavy wagon passing over his body. He was at once rushed to Lebanon and died as he was being carried into the hospital. He is survived by two sons and one daughter, all grown and married. The sons are Elmer Mitchell of Ashland and Charles Mitchell of Lebanon and the daughter is Mrs. Robert Nelson of Idaho. School Clothes for Sonny and big; brother A OVS DUltS w - -with two pair Knickers $9.85 Real Clothes Real Style for Real Boys ! Cassimeres, Tweeds and Cheviots, full mohair lined in Norfolks and half belted mod els. This is one of the best suit values I have offered and one that is readily appreciated by Mother and Son! Other Real Values $7.95 to $11.85 Richmond Crompton Corduroy ' Suits $8.50 Youths Suits many with two pair pants $20 to $35 For first long pants; nobby styles, the kind young men are wearing. Single and double breasted mod els in a choice collection of fabrics, weaves and patterns. Nearly every suit has two pair pants. They're real values! BEN SELLING Mail Orders Filled Juvenile Dept.. 2d Floor -MORRISON AT FOURTH Portland's Leading Clothier for Over Half a Century H'LIEBES 8 CO. MAN, 71.T0RN TP PIECES SAWiMIIili WORKER'S ' FOOT CAUGHT IN DRAG BELT. Weeden. Mosher Dragged Around Pulley at Plant East of Sclo; lieg Is Severed. WEST SCIO, Or., Sept. 14. (Spe cial.) Weeden Mosher, aged 71, em ployed at the H. L. Goodwin saw mill about six miles east of Sclo, was killed this morning about 11 o'clock when he used his foot to kick the slipping drag -belt on to the pulley. His foot was caught in the belt and he was dragged around the pulley and whipped literally to pieces. His left leg was torn off and his back broken just above the hips. Mr. Mosher came to work for the Goodwin mill on June 22 this year and but little is known of him or his relatives. He was a member of the Elks lodge No. 823, "Vancouver, Wash., according to a card in his pocket, and it is thought he has a dausrhter and son somewhere, but no one here knows of them or where they live. The body was brought to the Morrison & Lowe undertaking par lors and will be held until some communication is established with the relatives or the Elks lodge at Vancouver. Indians May Go to High School. THE OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Washington, D. C, Sept. 14. Students finishing: their courses at Salem Indian school, Chemawa, Or., may remain to take high school courses in Salem and other nearby high schools, the commissioner of Indian affairs ruled today. In reply to a petition from the Salem Kiwanis club presented by Senator McNary. No tuition may be charged such pupils, however. Canning Week Preserved. SALEM, Or., Sept. 14. (Special.) Governor Olcott today made public a letter received from J. W. Brewer, acting general secretary of the Ore gon state chamber of commerce, in which tha urgency of saving the state's fruit crop is emphasized by the writer of the communication. Mr. Brewer has suggested setting aside the' week September 18-23 to be designated as "canning week," and Governor Olcott has approved the plan. ESTACADA ENROLLS 230 High and Grade School Registra tion Sets New Mark. ESTACADA. Or.. Sept. 14. (Spe cial.) The Estacada schools opened most auspiciously Monday with the largest enrollments In botn the high and grade schools in the history of both. The figures for the former were 102 and the latter 128. Only three of the teachers of last year have returned. The faculties are composed as fol- Fars and individual style shops .Broadway at Morrison :.for the young girl: Handsewn dinner frocks from Paris 39.50 . Exquisite little frocks of chiffon, trimmed with glistening paillettes, the seams bound with tiny beads, come in marigold, white and cool, sea green. And charmingly patterned frocks in the French crepe de chine outline their motifs with steel beads and tinsel thread on silks in platinum, navy and rust. It's hard to believe that such exquisite frocks can be priced so low! Fashion Film Review at the Liberty Theater Today tomorrow, up to Saturday of next week filmed models will be shown through the courtesy of Hi Liebes & Co. ESTABLISHED 1S64 lows: High schopl Karl E. Elnar son, superintendent; Ivy C. Peterson, history and English; Mary Atkinson, commercial. department; Percy Dawe, manual training; G. Harvey Jack, science and mathematics; Mrs. Hammond Einarson, domestic sci ence, art and biology. Grades Leila Howe, principal; Ksther (iarbe. primary; Great Rrumage, second grade; Heli-n Curries, third grade; Clara Nelson, fourth and fifth grades; Dorothy Ward, sixth and seventh. Phone your want ads to The Or gonian. All its readers are Inter ested in the classified columns. Exhibit Assemblers Chosen. NORTH BEND. Or.. .Sept. 14. (Special. )- Emil R. Peterson, an ex community worker among the ranchers, was named by the county court as agent for gathering the Coos county agricultural exhibit for the state fair. Mr. Peterson ' is familiar with all sections of the county. Industrial exhibits will be gathered by C. W. Parker of Marsh- field, and will include minerals. Paper Changes Managers. TILLAMOOK, Or., Sept. 14. (Spe cial.) Last week's Tillamook Head light, which did not make its ap pearance until today, contained an announcement . by Eugene Crosby, who has been managing the news paper for the last six weeks, that Leslie Harrison would again assume the management. NOW PLAYING THE DRAMA MAGNIFICENT :;fiii? i KatS ALSO LIBERTY FASHION REVIEW LIBERTY NEWS EVENT CARTOON COMEDY KEATES IS PLAYING "MISSISSIPPI MOON" !vLffvJ 1 BEBE DANIELS WALLACE REID CONRAD NAGEL JULIA FAYE . IN NICE PEOPLE - The story of a jazz-mad girl. LAST DAY COMING SATURDAY THE YOUNG DIANA and "Ham" Hamilton in THE SPEEDER K N O W.L E S' PICTURE PLAYERS ALWAYS UdMS I TOMORROVTX VKHafflS&J a wonderful tale Clj VS "A a Waay of old Russia and 1 ' r ; V . a. I New York and f - - : , rT?ru the- mysterious r, : Cfc-CIL power of the j - ) TEAGUE most beautiful f : :r";c Eminent organist will play l n n A c in f"rlP ' ' 1 ' . his flrt concrrt on Sunday IldllUO All HIC V -t after bin return from- a tour A ' - X ' f ' ' ' of Europe. WOrld. 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