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TIIE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND, JUNE 9, 1918.' BATTLE OF GIANT SEAPLANES FOUGHT SCENES AT CHEMIN DES DAMES. CROSSED BY GERMANS- IN NEW DRIVE. BOYS TOLD TO WRITE 1 THE STORE THAT UNDERSELLS BECAUSE IT SELLS FOR CASH' biiooTaJbri Pershing Issues Order Bearing on Soldiers' Letters. 7 - - British and German Squadrons Have Desperate Clash Off Dutch Coast. CORRESPONDENCE IS HELP sS" Z" " ' s I .... . - M . ' . I I . . . . "V 2 ENEMY MACHINES FALL One British Craft destroyed by Its Crew of Five Who Wade Ashore and Surrender for Internment. THE HAGUE, June 8. Five British And seven German seaplanes of the largest type fought a battle Tuesday evening off the Dutch coast, according to a Terschelling: dispatch to the Han delsblad. One of the German machines was ob served to fall in flames into the sea. One British machine was forced to de scend, but landed safely. Another British machine, which had descended to the surface of the sea for repairs two hours before the battle, was set on fire by its five occupants, all of whom waded ashore and gave themselves up for internment. The crew included two Canadians. The British squadron of five sea planes started Tuesday on a recon noitering expedition off the northern Dutch coast. They met a squadron of five German airplanes, which they drove off in three successive encoun ters. The Germans, however, returned, re inforced by seven seaplanes. Two Gtrmu Plains Drop, A lively fight ensued and in addition to the German machine which fell in flames another German was brought down. A British machine, commanded by Robert Paul, of Buffalo, N. Y., a mem ber of the Canadian flying corps, de veloped engine trouble and was forced to descend to the surface. Ensign Jo seph Eaton, a New England man, senior pilot of another of the squadron, was detailed to protect the disabled plane, and circled about it for an hour, while the Germans were continually attempt ing to attack the cripple. Ballets Riddle Machine. During Eaton's defensive work his machine was riddled with bullets, but he was able to keep .the air until the Germans were driven off. He then de scended, his machine wrecked, but all the crew got ashore safely. This engagement was reported by the British Admiralty in its statement of June 6, which announced that a squadron of large seaplanes, while re connoltering over the No. th Sea, met a large formation of hostile machines, which was engaged and two of the enemy machines shot down. , . , Two of the British machines, it was stated, were forced to alight close to the Dutch coast because of the engine trouble and the aviators were interned. THE HAGUE. June 8. An American naval officer, Ensign Eaton, of Con necticut, has been Interned here. He was among other officers who de scended . on Dutch territorial waters during a recent seaplane fight off Terschelling. He was unhurt, but his machine was damaged. Ensign Eaton was the senior pilot on a machine which had been detailed to protect from an attack an airplane which had descended on the sea for re pairs. The latter machine was com manded by Robert Thaul. of Buffalo, N. Y., who is in the Canadian flying corps. NORTHWEST WILL PROTEST (Continued From First Page.) in this territory to maintain the rail roads of the West in good condition, even under the present extraordinary expenses of operation. Carload Minimum Raised. "Where the rate on an Eastern road Vor first-class freight is II for a given distance, the rate for the same amount of freight an equal distance out here Is it. Under the horizontal increase of 25 per cent the Increase on the East ern road is therefore 25 cents, and out here the increase is 60 cents, for the movement of the same commodity for an equal distance. "It also raises the carload minimum. The minimum charge on any carload is J 15. Much of our cord wood and much of our slabwood is hauled for short distances on the railroad, at a rate approximating 65 to 70 cents a cord. The $15 minimum will raise that rate 50 per cent and make It practically im possible for some of the sawmills to dispose of their slabwood. This is an economic waste, both to the millman and . to the customer who burns his product. ' Many of the logs coming to the mills a short distance at rate from 88 to $12 per car. This minimum will raise those rates in many instances 50 per cent.. Valley Mills Affected. "I know one large mill in the Will amette Valley, the increased freight rate for which will be about $50,000 a year -more than they can possibly afford. . Take . our coal rates. Where the charge is now $1 we will have to add 15 cents per gross ton, then an additional charge of 80 cents, making a. direct increase of 45 per cent on coal hauls -in this state. Coke rates where the. charge is now $1 will have to add 15 cents per ton and an addi tional rate of 40 cents per ton, making an additional charge of 55 per cent on coke. "The short-haul rates, . first class, will be 25 cents per hundred pounds minimum for any distance up to 20 miles. We now have a five-mile haul of 10 cents a hundred for first-class freight. That rate will be increased 150 per cent. For a 10-mile haul we have a 13-cent rate, which will be in creased to 25 cents, making nearly 100 per cent increase. "The minimum on an L. C. L pack age is now 25 cents. Hereafter the minimum on any small package sent by freight will be 50 cents. Rise Totals 93 Per Cent. . "The rate on structural steel. Janu ary 1, 1917. from Pittsburg was 65 cents per hundred to Portland. The increases which have already been made since then, plus this 25 per cent by order No. 28, will make an increase in. rates in 18 months of 92 per cent. Bteel plates, rivets, etc., from Chicago was formerly 55 cents per 100 pounds. With the increases made in the last 18 months, plus this 25 per cent, the rate is brought to $1.121,. or an increase in that length of time of 104! per cent. "Bottles fron Ohio, in the same length of time, have increased 66 2-3 per cent. Machinery from Ohio manu facturing points has been increased 51 3-4 per cent- Tin plate from Pitts burg has been increased from J5 cents to $1.25, an increase of 92 per cent. "In lees than carload freight there has al so been a considerable increase Hoots and shoes from the Atlantic Sea board have been increased 56 2-3 per cent. Tools and hardware from 55Ji to S3 per cent, difference due to point of 5 - Photo from Underwood. . These French grenadiers are preparing for a. raid on the German lines at Chemin des Dames, where the enemy launched the first attack In the new drive. The Germans have already crossed that road in the new offensive, but are meet ing strenuous resistance as they attempt to press their advantage. origin. Cotton piece goods from the Atlantic . Seaboard have been increased 110 per . cent. And no such increases have been made either in the East or In the South. - ' ' Coast Industries Hampered. "Canned goods and' milk, eastbound to New York, under the new rate will have been- increased ' 44.S' per cent for the same period. Salmon,. 45.8 per cent; . dried fruit, .38.8 per cent; ap ples, - green, ' from $1 to $1.25. These rates all apply on through Joint rates. If the product originates on a short, in dependent line, these will be materially increased by a combination of the local line charge with the through charge. "In the , case of the Hood River, Rogue River Valley and apple districts of the state of Oregon, the orchardists will not be enabled to ship . under . the new rates. Their fruits must come in competition with bananas and other fruits in the markets of the East that are not subject to any such charges, and it is closing - the doors of those markets to-the' Western fruits. "It has been supposed that the lum ber shipments are fully taken care of by the 5 cents per hundred maximum charge. This, however, is not the case from Willamette Valley points into Buffalo territory. The joint through rate from the Willamette Valley to Chicago is 55. cents. Chicago to Buf falo the rate is 16.8 cents per hundred pounds. .... AH Northwest Interested. "The .5 cents maximum . charge on lumber from the Willamette Valley to Chicago, plus 25 per cent on the rate from Chicago to Buffalo, makes an additional total charge of 9 cents, whereas the Southern pine territory reaches that market for an additional 5 cents, the differential of 4 cents. "Rail ' rates to San Francisco Bay points will be increased, while the water rate will not be. This puts Wil lamette Valley mills at a disadvantage, and restores the old 25-cent rate which has been the cause of 'numerous Inter state Commerce Commission hearings and court determinations which re sulted in maintaining the lower rate. "The order was undoubtedly Intended to maintain the integrity of the present rate structure and give a general ad vance of 25. per cent. But in many in stances it carries the 'elements which mean the defeat of its own aims. For many industries, like fruitgrowing, fruit-juice bottling, fruit and vege table canning, will not survive these rates, and the .people engaged in these enterprises will be obliged to suspend operations. Farmers raising fruits. vegetables, loganberries and like, prod ucts will -be very injuriously affected, because there will be no longer a mar ket for these things." CASE IN FEDERAL COURT Pasco Power .Rate Dispute' Trans ferred From Supreme Court. PASCO. Wash.. June 8. (Special. A A POPULAR-PRICED RESTAURANT WOODS QUICK LUNCH 101 Sixth, Corner Stark Woodstock 6 IN ONE Tbe Leadlns Feature of the Leading Machines all harmoniously combined In one handsome New Trouble-free WritlnB Machine of the First Quality in which you will find your owa favorite feature ' of your own favor ite typewriter, and the others besides. TIIE WOODSTOCK TYPEWRITER AGENCY. 804 Oak Street. ul i. V 2SJ dispute between the Pacific Power & Light Company and Pasco Irrigation District No. 1 as to the rates on power for pumping the water for the irriga tion company, has been transferred from the Superior Court to the Fed eral Court. , . Pasco Irrigation District No. .1 recently purchased the Irrigation plant and property of. the, Pasco .Reclamation Company at Sheriff's sale, and . claims at the same time to have purchased the old contract between the Reclama tion Company and the Pacific Power & Light Company, which contract ' pro vided for rates less than the regular service rates. The power company. now claims the right td raise the rates to the regular service , rates. - CITY COUNCILMAN DEAD John Anderson, Old Ridscefleld. Wash., Citizen, Taken by Death. RIDGEFIELD. Wash.r June 8. (Spe cial.) John Anderson, a much-respected Ridgencld citizen, died at his home here on Thursday evening at 5 o'clock after" an- illness of 10 days. He was born December 18, 1843," in Scotland. Mr. Anderson took consid erable interest in the welfare of the town and was a member of the City Council. Services were held at .the family home yesterday afternoon , and interment made' in the Pioneer Ceme tery. He is survived by one daughter. Miss Ellen Anderson,, of Ridgefleld. SHIPYARD RECORD BROKEN - Texas Workers Claim to Have Beat en Pacific Coast. ORANGE, Tex.. , June 8. What is claimed to be the world's record in shipbuilding was eclipsed this morning at the . National Shipyard here, when the work of erecting 79 frames In one of the largest wooden steamship hulls was accomplished in 30 hours and 35 minutes. This beats the world's record made on the Pacific Coast, where 79 frames of similar size and type' were erected in 44 hours. It Is claimed here. My Special $50 and $100 Diamond Rings Have No EquaL Jewel Gifts For the Bride The custom of giving jewel gifts in preference to transi tory or more commercial things is becoming more pop ular, due to the departure of many war grooms. 0 I have provided an unusual selection in heirloom jewel gifts, especially appropriate for presentations to brides. Diamond Rings, Pendants, Brooches, Bar Pins and Brace let Watches in all the late shapes. Credit Accommodations Without Extra Charge Largest Diamond Dealer in Oregon 334 Washington St. Opp. Owl Drug Co. pi General Emphasizes Importance of Home Ties In Admonition to His Troops to Keep In Toncli With Their Relatives. WASHINGTON', June 8. The War Department today made public a gen eral order Issued by General Pershing; encouragrlnf? members of the American expeditionary forces to keep up cor respondence with tnelr relatives and friends at home. One of the greatest argruments for a constant flow of letters between France and America. General Pershing said, was that it relieves much dis tress and anxiety on the part of rela tives and friends at home. Writing Declared Duty. General Pershing's order said: "First Duty to one's country does not end on the parade ground, nor even on the battlefield, but consists in do ing; everything; in one's power to help win the war. To write home frequently and regularly, to keep in constant touch with family and friends, is one of .the soldier's most Important duties. Mothers and fathers will suffer If they do not hear often from sons fighting in France. In the present large com panies it is not possible for officers to write letters for their men and every man must do it for himself. "Second When no letters are received from overseas, the greatest distress Is caused to those, at home. They either feel that letters have been written but lost en route or they imagine all sorts of evils, such as sickness, wounds, even death. Both are bad for the active militant spirit which every true Amer ican man and woman must possess if our Army Is to obtain the real victory that all so earnestly desire. Home Folks Anxious for Letters. "Third Everyone in the United States who has a son or brother in the American Army expeditionary forces is proud of him. is constantly thinking of him, is anxious to hear from him. Let ters home will bring many letters in reply and the closer home ties will have potent influence for good, both In France and in the United States. All officers should realize this fact, and both by encouraging their men and providing them with the proper facili ties do everything in their power to Interest them in this vital question of writing home." MUSIC TURNER INVENTED Portland Man Is Said to Have Solved , Pianist's Problem. Thomas P. Arsneau. of this city. Is the inventor of a cleverly designed, time-saving mechanical music sheet turner, operated by a foot tread, that soon will be placed on the market. The turner Is composed dt steel tubing Its "fingers," so to speak, seize the top of the sheet of music, and when the performer wishes to have the sheet of music turned he operates the tread and the sheet is turned. In cases where the pianist has to play rapid runs he often has to employ a person to turn the music, to save time. Mr. Arsneau's invention Is said to have solved this problem. Mercy Workers to Meet. LA GRANDE. Or., June 8. (Special.) Bring Your Eye Troubles to Experienced Men if You Want the Best Service if fWmzm l Our Opthalmoscope and Retinoscope is one of the most scientific eye-testing instruments in the world. With it we can detect every error of vision instantly. (i That sound maxim, "Practice makes perfect," is par ticularly true in optical work. 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Select from more than 3000 Remnants of this season's most popular and desirable fabrics in 2 to 10-yard lengths. Pay only one-half Beautiful, Cool-Looking White and Colorful SUMMER WASH FABRICS All the staple and winsome wreaves of Summer find representation in this great sale eight large tables crowded to overflowing. Included are: Silk-Mixed Fabrics Plain and Fancy Suitings Gabardines. Poplins, Crepes Batistes, Voiles, Tissues, Ginghams Percales, Galateas, Zephyrs Mercerized Foulards, Fancy Voiles Plain White Voiles and Skirtings Plain White and Colored Dress Linens And Many Other Equally as Desirable Fabrics Come Early for First and Best Choice No Phone or Mail Orders Filled at This Sale None Reserved or Sent C. O. D. It Is a Sale Few Women Can Afford to Miss! 1 Store Opens gLIk- Ai) I Store Opens at 8:30 A.M. Saturdays Tuesday. 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