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THE SUNDAY OREGOMAX. PORTLAND. AUGUST .1. 1919. " PfiESIDEilT B FOR HIGH LIVING COST Negl ect of Duties at Home Charged by Soions. WASHINGTON IN UGLY MOOD Republican:-, und Democrats Dc . nounce Wilson for Order Keep ing Cougress on Job. 1 Cont in i id Km in Ki the IMstricf of Columbia have been espondinjfly high in price. Meats him early in the war, and his control of the food situation, like the railroad management and several other impor tant problems, is Mi pre me. True, congress has done all that has been accomplished to reduce the cost of living in compelling the secretary of war to dispose of the thousands of tons of foodstuffs held in depot quarter master warehouses. The holding? of all of thi.s food, it is pointed out, consti tuted one monstrous corner of food stuffs, whi-h made it possible for deal ers to hold up the prices. Kaj on Profiteer Is Slop"" All that was done by the administra tion, and Mr. Wilson cannot dodge responsibility for every act of his sec rrtaiy of war. was in the direction of maintaining the war prices. It was no secret that the government was hold ing back all this food because of a fear of break in the market, which is a favorite phrase for cloaking a desire to go easy with the profiteers. It is a well-known fact that the plan of the administration was to slip the bulk of this food back to the dealers at the price which was paid for it, and there was nothing to prevent the dealer in turn from selling again at his own figure. Great quantities of food prod ucts already have been returned to the canntrs and the wholesalers at the prices paid by the government early in the war, with the result that there has been no ripple in the market except that the price may have gone up. It has been frequently stated that there is more food in this country now than ever before in history, and that while the 'poor people on the large industrial centers have been clamoring for foods the government has steadfastly with held in storehouses in all sections of the country all of these many tons of foodstuffs, allowing most of it to decay. Vettlect nt Home Charged. Every day of the period food has been withheld The administration had the power to order its distribution in a way to benefit the consumer. The criticism heard among both democrats and republicans since yesterday is that t he president has been away concern ing, himself with foreign questions when he was more needed at home to direct the solutions of domestic prob lems. Certain absolute war powers were conferred upon him to deal with almost every economic question which confronts the country now. He went aw ay and took these powers with him, remaining abroad for six months and leaving the profiteers in food, shoes, clothing and ever- other necessity to romp at will. And he stayed away until a time when only the most prompt and arastic steps can save the situation. Prices Highest in i:at. On the Tacifie coast it will be dif ficult to appreciate the exact condi tion in the east. In pioneer days the frontier country of the west knew something of high prices, but there a p pea red to be some reason for the prices because most of the food was shinned into the country from far away. So it was in the Klondike dur ing the gold rush of '97 and '98. but i ho Klondike nrosoector never knew what it was to pay 25 cents a pound for tomatoes grown on the adjoining claim. Tomatoes have been selling at that price in Washington at the zenith of .the vegetable season, and potatoes and other vegetables grown just out- tide corre of all oualities are selling in Washing ion at prices about 65 per cent higher than Portland. Or., and in some other eastern cities the difference is greater. CumoiinK" Sees 1 nrettt. But Washington has an inside story as to the cause for the president's un expected action yesterday in asking congress to stay in session, which has not been widely published. This morn ing's dispatches said that the president acted upon the representations made to him by the railroad labor organizations regarding the desperately increased cost of living. Another story which Washington hears and which has been published here is that when Homer S. Cummin gs, democratic chairman, re turned from his tour of the country a few days ago he gav3 the White House an entirely different story from the interview published in the newspapers. 'nmmings is said to have told the pres ident that there was no use to dodge the facts regarding the attitude of the public mind. Everywhere he traveled, east, middle west and west, he found the same general complaint that the democratic party had made a mess of things. The high taxes and high cost of liv ing were grievances to which he had to listen wherever he traveled, and the voters appeared only to be waiting for the first opportunity to smash the party - which has been running things for the last six years. He found that the democratic party has not taken the ticiln for winning the war, as was the boast of Mr. MeAdoo. The fathers and mo' hers of the country were also in clined to let that party carry the bur den of blame for the brutalities and all norts of injustices practiced against their sons hi!e in the service. M ilxon Hear Dishearten! ns Tale. The story is that at no point were there any delegations of returned sol diers out to meet Mr. Cummings and the. whole disheartening tale was poured into the ears of Mr. Wilson. It was not a pleasant thing to tell, but the na tional democratic chairman thought it wise to be candid. He told the presi dent that the country was roundly dis satisfied with the cabinet and that while at one time the people had been willing to oerlook Burleson. Baker and one or two others whom they regard ed as menaces to the well being of the na lion. their patience had become ex hausted. A special writer with a keen insight into what happened sums up the White House conference with Cummings in the Washington Post a-" follows: "The im.icession har gone out that Homer Cummings. n c i d marshal of the democratic national forces. made a 1 avorable report to the commander-in-chief at the White House crown council Ihis week. The impression is mistaken. The report was anything but favorable, except as a fire alarm is a favorable Indication that a conflagration is to be tackled and stopped it possible. Chair man Cummings did not swing around i he country to be deceived, but to learn the truth. What he learned is what other cunning politicians hae learned, which is this: The country is out of temper for various causes and is blam ing everything upon the 'government. Probe V neovers Problems. "Before seeing President Wileon Chairman Cummings conferred with must of the democratic state chairmen and checked up b isopln ions with theirs. The confidential opinion was all one way. Thereupon Mr. Cummings went to the White House and told Mr. Wil son the exact truth as he caw it. From that time there has been a perceptible change in the president's plan of action. He is concentrating his attention upon the domestic questions. As they have been mismanaged or neglected by his cabinet the deeper he probes into these questions the more he finds to do." David Lawrence, long .reputed to be the official interpreter of the White House, writes boldly that the opposition to the league of nations has gained much of its momentum from the dis favor into which the democratic party and democratic administration has fallen before the people. This is shown here in Washington, where a poll being taken by the Washington Post among the people of the District of Columbia, SO per cent of whom work for'the gov ernment or are dependent upon it. re veals that the present league of nations covenant has few friends. Out of a total poll of 1704 votes cast up to yes terday 333 were for the league without change, 443 for the league with reser vations and 300 opposed to any league. This is believed not to be due to a settled conviction as to the principles involved, but because of the general tendency to question any proposals ad vanced by Mr. Wilson. Just let a three line notice appear in either morning paper that Lodge, Borah, Knox or some other anti-league man will speak that day in the senate and the senate gal lery will be packed and jammed long before the -stated meeting. When the crowd leaves the expressions indicate that it was made up of individuals who came to the capitol willing and anxious to be convinced. Jt will be several days before con gress can take any action along the lines suggested by Mr. Wilson because the committees which have the needed legislation in hand will need some time to work out constructive plans. BETTER BUSINESS SOUGHT ID Ml Better Optical Service r t ' 1 AD CLtB TO LACXCH BATTLE FOR CXEAX ADVERTISING. Week Is Set Aside for Campaign to Interest Merchants In Value of Honest Methods. An intensified campaign to make Portland one of the cleanest cities in America in the general field of ad vertising: will" be conducted by the Portland Ad club durinp the week of August 11 to 16. inclusive. It will be known as "Better Business Bureau week" and its purpose will be to show the thousands of bueysr of merchan dise in the city, the prreat majority of whom are women, just what an active, atrsressive and public-spirited organ ization like the ad club can accomplish in abolishing fraud in advertising: and in protecting- the shopping public against misrepresentation. The Portland Ad club is one of the pioneer organizations in the United States in tacklinp: this serious and deli cate problem, and with its past record of achievements in this field it already stands well to the top among the cities of the land. The effort in the coming campaign will be made to set a still higher standard in the way of adher ence to the strictest truth and common honesty in business practice. Aside from arousing the interest of the women shoppers, who buy approxi mately 83 per cent of all the supplies that go into Portland homes, the cam paign will attempt to reach business firms and advertisers of all classes and show them the urgent need of wip ing out fakers,- fly-by-night dealers, wild-catters and dishonest sales pro moters. ' The plans of the campaign, which are now being outlined, will include gen eral public meetings which will be ad dressed by leading workers in the '"better business bureau," and the cam paign is also to be assisted by the na tional vigilance committee of the As sociated Advertising Clubs of the World, the parent advertising organi zation international in scope. I 3 Vv. 1 J Near-sighted, far-sighted, astigmatic or whatever the visual trouble may be, this wonderful instrument reflects that knowledge with unerring positiveness to the operator. 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YOUR LENSES GROUND ON THE PREMISES 5 AVE YOUR EYES ) THOMPSON OPTICAL INSTITUTE C3 C3 Eyesight Specialists Exclusive Optical Establishment ' ' m -10-11 Corbett Building, Fifth and Morrison Since 1908 II PROGRAMME BIG 332 MILES OP PAVING UNDER CONTRACT IN OREGON. CENTRALIA SOLDIERS HOME Lieutenant Judson Returns After Year in Transportation Service. CENTRAL! A, Wash., Aug. 2. (Spe cial.) Lieutenant W. V. Judson. who received his discharge at Camp Lewis, has returned to his home here. Mr. Judson had been in France one year as railway transportation officer at Tours. ! civie cuiciiiig iuc miiiLary service' ne was a civil engineer in Centralia for the Northern Pacific. Lieutenant Carlton Hampe, son of Rev. and Mrs. John Hampe of Port land, returned to Centralia last night frjm overseas, where he went in te cember. 1917. with company M. lBlst infantry. Lieutenant Hampe has been granted a 15 days' furlough, at the ex piration of which he will receive his discharge a tCamp Lewis. Sergeant Loren Stephens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thad Stephens, who recently returned from overseas, received his dicsharge at Camp Lewis yesterday and returned here last night. Corporal Charles Laonard, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Leonard of Winlock. re turned to his home this week from overseas. Rudolph Overly, son of C. H. Overly of this city, arrived in Centralia Thurs day after 18 months' service overseas with the 24th aero squadron. Ha will make his home here. Mr. Overly en tered the service from Portland. $8,000,000 CROP IN SIGHT Yakima Reservation Has 68,5 0 0 Acres in Cultivation. YAKIMA, Wash.. Aug. 2. (Special.) Figures compiled by L- M. Holt, su perintendent of irrigation on the Yaki ma reservation, bhow that 65,000 acres ar-e in crops on the reservation this season and that the total value of all crops grown on reservation land will be close to $S, 000,000. The principal crops are: Hay, IS, 6 00 acres. $.167,000: fruit. $o4S0 acres. $1,740,000; wheat and other grains. $1,000,000; potatoes, C538 acres, $S50.0u0: sugar beets, 2S95 acres, $454. 0U0. Oth-er large items are the can tcloupe and melon crop and livestock. Ultimate development is expected to bring. 200. 000 acres of reservation land under cultivation. IRRIGATION ELECTION SET Total Bids for Work Aggregate $15,137,211 Nearly Every County Is Represented. SALEM, Or., Aug. 2. (Special.) Some idea-of the magnitude of Oregon's good roads programme can be gained from the report just issued by the state highway department. The report in cludes all state highway, post and for est projects under contract July 19. The report shows 302 miles of paving under construction or contract, 146 miles of macadam and 480 miles of grading. Total bids for the work in cluded in the report aggregate $15. 437,211.02. Practically every county in the state is represented in the list of contracts, the various projects ranging in cost from $42,370 to $3,887,473.0. Following is the summary of the projects under contract, together with the price bid on each. "Price hid. Columbia river highway 3.3l3.tVJR."'l Pacitic highway 3.hh7.4730 West side Pacific li ij?h way . . . . I,:i3,"i. 137.40 Sat em-Dalian Itighwa v 3'J(.742.."0 Yamhill-Xestucca highway 4L'.J 1 1 Coast highway Wll ,o.i4.00 Portland - Forest drove-Mc Minn. 740,S7i.0u Ashland-Klamath falls 177.415.5(1 Crater lake hitch way "4i.OrO.0( John Day highway 330.4(1 4. 60 L.a lirande-h-nterprisc highway. 4J.37u.ou McKenzie river highway D7.5oo.00 Old Oregon trail 30b.HbH.H4i Oregon-Washington highway, . L7.".I3.0O BiiKer-Lornucopia Highway ... i.431.7. Klora-Knterprise highway 73tioo.ou Mount Hood loop highway.... 2-7.5i7.JO Grants Pas s-Crebcent City Hl'-DsS.;.! Burns-la wen ID 7,067.00 Total $rj.844. 342.52 10 per cent contingencies 1 ,1'88.434.1,5 10 per cent engineering 1 ,180.434.25 Total $15,437,211.02 PACKING SCHOOL PLANNED Roeborj; Apple Growers to Learn How to Handle Crop. ROSEBL'RG. Or.. Aug. I. (Special. ) C. K. ScHUster, horticultural specialist of the Oregon Agricultural college, is In this city for the purpose of starting an apple-packin? school to relieve the local fruit situation. It is estimated there will be 100 car loads of apples packed in Roscburg and vicinity this fall, and there is not a sufficient number of trained packers to care for this large amount of fruit. Growers were becoming alarmed over the situation when, through the efforts of County Agriculturist C." J. Hurd a packing school was authorized from August 18 to September 23. can work for his room and board and have the opportunity of attending school. Pendleton Has Xew Traffic Law. PENDLETON, Or., Aug. 2. (Spe cial.) Enforcement of a new traffic law for the city brought 43 offenders in police court. This number had not been reached in more than a year. Fines, however, $364.50. were exceeded during Octoijer of last year. Roscburg- Couple Marry. ROSEBL'RG, Or.. Aug. 2. (Special.) The marriage of Jessie May Goetz to George I. Lamb took place yesterday in the office of County Judge R. W. Marsters. They reside a few miles cast of this city. Phone your want ads to The Orego nian. Phone Main T070. A fi095. Established 1906 Fords Prairie Tomorrow Will Decide Formation of District. I'KXTRALIA. Wash.. Aug. 2. (Spe cial.) An election will be held Monday on Word's prairie, adjoining Centralia on the yst, organize an irrigation dis trict and to elect three directora. The area included in the district as set forth by the lewis county commis sioners includes 1940 acres. If the dis trict is organized, 1S00 acres adjacent may be included later. The proposed district comprises ISO farms and it is estimated that 250 votes will be cast at Monday's election. Every man or woman -owning property in the dis trict is entitled tto a vote. A two thirds majority is necessary ,to carry the election. Phone your want ads to The Oreyo man. Phone Main 7070, A 609. BELMONT ORCHARDIST DIES Allen Butts Had Resided Near Hood River 1 7 Years. HOOD RIVER. Or., Aug. (Spe cial.! Allen Butts. Belmont district or- chardist. died today, aged 78 years. Following- funeral services at the An derson chapel at 9:30 tomorrow the body will be shipped to the old home in Illinois. Mr. Butts and his wife- have resided heie for 17 years. The widow and. a son, Robert Butts of Chicago, survive. Orphan Boy Needs Home. Unless a home can. be found for him. a manly 14-year-old orphan . boy. friendless, may have to be cared for at the state reform school, according to announcement of Mrs. G. J. 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Great Special Purchase and Sale of - ALUMINUM WARE About SO Pieces Each of Choice From All 6-quart Preserving Kettles 4-quart Lip Saucepan 4-auart Covered Convex Kettle 3-quart Covered Convex Saucepan Coffee Percolators and Rice Boilers Introducing Our New Basement Section (J Through a very unusual and important trade event we were-fortunate in securing a splendid lot -of "Betty Bright" and other well-known makes of Aluminum Ware at special price concessions at this great sale you can purchase at the eame bargain price. tfJ It is a brand new lot of Aluminum just unpacked and placed on sale for the first time oar only regret Is that the quantity is limited about 50 each of the following items: 6-qt. Preserving Kettles 4-qt Lip Sauce Pans 4-qt. Covered Convex Kettles 3-qt. Covered Convex Sauce Pans Coffee Percolators and Rice Boilers. (f It is a saving sale that few housekeepers can afford to miss. Remember, you have choice from the entire assortment at $1.40. NONE SOLD TO DEALERS NO PHONE OR MAIL ORDERS FILLED AT THIS SALE We've An Exceptionally Fine Lot Of i.-. Dainty Scrim Curtains r?cfA' $2.69 Pair To Close a Lota Price Sacrifice is just the right word to tell the story of this special sale of Dainty Scrim Curtains they are of fine quality extra well made and are shown in lace edge and hemstitched styles. They come in white, cream and ecru 2k yards long, and in regulation widths. Buy as many pairs as you wish as long as they last at $2.69 a pair. , Cotton Blankets at $2.48 Pr. U An exceptionally fine lot of Cotton Blankets, 60 by 76 inches. They come in white, gray and tan and in a good weight just the thing for beach or country cottage or for outing purpose. Attractive Curtain Goods at 39c Yd. tf An extensive showing of dainty new Madras, Scrim and Bungalow Nets in white, cream and ecru both plain and fancy colored styles. All on sale at one price. r Mens Cotton HALF HOSE 35c Pair 3 Pairs for $1J00 TTA- splendid' wearing Hose, made seamless no seam across the toe. They come with black top and white sole or foot. All sizes. A bargain at this special sale price. Entire Stock of WOMEN'S VESTS To Close at HALF PRICE Without reserve you have choice from our entire stock of Women's Vests at one-half regular selling prices. Included are all styles and colors Gabardines Pique Linene Crash Tricotine Poplin Corded Silk, etc. Come early for first and best choice. J Best Styles and Best Materials in Bungalow Aprons Underpriced Five Great Lots to Select From At $1.19, At $1.49, At $1.98, At $239, At $2.69 Every Apron in this sale guaranteed fast color. Cut full to size and well fashioned throughout. It is well worth vour while to purchase three or four at the above special prices. It will be a happy shopping for the woman who knows a good bargain when she sees it. Asst. 1 at $1.19 . About twenty-one new styles in both light and dark colors. They are made of heavy scout percales. Asst. 2 at $1.49 Genuine Amoskeag Gingham Aprons in shepard checks plaids stripes, etc., and prettily trimmed in ricrac braids with large belt and pockets. Asst. 3 at $1.98 Wonderful values in this assortment of Gingham Bungalow Aprons dozens of styles in checks, plaids, etc. 55. 4 at $239 These come in best corded Amoskeag and Bates ginghams and daintily trimmed quite equal to and much prettier than many expensive house dresses. Asst 5 at $2.69 This value is phenomenal. The materials are of the best and many of them are far below even half-price. 'THE STORE THAT UNDERSELLS BECAUSE IT SELLS FOR CASH' Store Opens at 8:30 A.M. Saturday at 9 A.M. The Most in Value The Best in Quality Store Closes at 5:30 P.M. Saturday at 6 P.M. DE KEYSER Optical Institute Malm SSS7. SOS WuUlflra. 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