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THE SUSDAY OUGUUMAX, POKTLAM), FEltltUAltY 1, 1920 MAY LITTLE RHODY GET ALL SHE WITS Bid for Liquor Fight Taken Up by 30 States. MAINE EXECUTIVE LEADS Governors Said to Be Ready to Line Up With Federal Govern ment for Prohibition Law. NEW YORK. Jan. 31. (Special.) The governors of 30 states, anxious to unite with the tederal government in defending the prohibition amend raent against the attack upon it made by the state of Rhode Island, have consulted former Justice Charles E Hughes. as to. whether the constitu tion permit them to join in such an action. It ia probable that If advised by Mr. Hughes that a junction of states and federal forces in defense of the amendment is possible, the state rep resentatives will invite him to be their chief counsel. Governor Milllken and Attorney General Sturgis of Maine, who de sire to devise a plan to fight the "wet" suits which' may be brought in Maine, which was one of the first of the prohibition states, have conferred with Mr. Hughes. Mr. Hughes refused today to reveal the results of the conferences. Little Rhody Protests. "The principal issue," Governor Milllken' said, "is that raised by Rhode Island in attempting: to have the 18th amendment declared unconstitutional on the ground that it is an invasion by tba other states on her rights. "I have consulted with the govern ors of other dry states on this ques tion, and we are generally agreed that it wilt be well to inquire into the. rights of the dry states to se. what steps may be taken by the Vis to our detriment, and to decide- iv'ia kind of procedure shall be fallowed la asserting our rights. I am not acting as a rerresenta live oi tne otner governing in my visit to Judge Hughes, trat entirely ia the interest of the stte of Maine. It is possible tbat ot'r dry states, through their gaver-ors or legisla tures, will join in some plan to as sert their rights. One thing we could do wouidi be to, be represented by counsel at the hearings on the suit brought by Kittide Island. There may be other courses open to us. That is what I 'jfeme here to find out. Sev eral furtJaer conferences will be held with Ji'.dge Hughes bexore anything is decid&l, definitely. Wet States Slop Over. "The dry states don't want any Tret ones. They slop over into the dry ones. If there is a chance to put another stone on John Barleycorn's grave, I'm for it." Governor Milliken said he was In communication with governors of 30 states regarding the league for en forcement idea. The association op posed to national prohibition threw light on the visit of the Maine offi ciate when it announced today that the supreme court of Maine would be petitioned next month for an order di recting a referendum on the action of the Maine legislature in ratitylng tne prohibition amendment. MYERS PLANS TO FIGHT (Continued From First Page.) the efforts being macrt to oust him from his J6000-a-year office. The orders from Washington received last Tuesday were that he must relinquish the office at the close of business January 31, 1920, or face certain dis missal. Inspector Barclay arrived In the city with definite instructions and authority to assume charge of the of fice today. The .authority back of such instructions is such that it can- "not be ignored with temerity. Mr. , Myers, while ostensibly electing to I - . . . . . . ,,, ...jj .... ngm xor nio jou, win cvmeiiu? pci mit the inspector to serve as acting postmaster. In defiance of the order Irom Washington, however, Mr. Myers int sists that the department has no authority at law to force his resig nation or dismissal. Law oa Appointment Cited. 'I was appointed by the president hf the United States and confirmed y the United States senate." he said. My commission does not expire until July 21. 1921, and the only way in which I can be removed is upon order of the president and consent of the United States senate, by a two-thirds vote. In no other way can I be re moved from office." The postal law relating to the ap pointment and . removal of postmas ters reads, under section 253, as fol lows: "Postmasters of the first, second and third class shall be appointed and may be removed by the presi dent, by and with the consent of the aenate." The Portland office is a first-class postoffice and comes under the pro visions of the foregoing section. Mr. Myers Puxsled by Demaad. "The inspector made the annual check of the office today and found every department in good condition." continued Mr. Myers. "It was only a short time ago that my office was highly commended by the department at, Washington for its general excel lence and I am at a loss to under stand why they should demand my resignation. "I have not been apprised of the nature of the reports made by the inspectors who investigated this Of fice, nor have I been informed of any charges which have been made, granting that auch have been pre ferred. For that reason I am de termined to remain as postmaster un til my removal is ordered by the president of the United States and sanctioned at an executive session of the United States senate." Mr. Barclay was busily engaged in checkinr over the various reports of the office in his headquarters, 221 postoffice building, last night. He showed plainly that he did not want to become involved in the postmaster ship controversy, but contended him self with emphasizing that he was carrying out his instructions in tak ing charge of the office as acting postmaster. Barclay Diseasftes Situation. When Informed that Mr. Myers had insisted the only way in which he could be removed waa through con current action of the president and senate. Mr. Barclay said that post masters in the first three classes were being removed frequently through the (ame procedure as has been adopted in the present case. That Mr. Barclay, as acting post master, will not take over the post masters office in the building was indicated when he announced he had not received the keys from. Mr. Myers. He said he could be found during the week in his own headquarters on the second floor. If Mr. Myers is correct in hie con tention that the only method by which he can be removed is through execu tive and senatorial decapitation it is evident that he will at least retain the title of postmaster for many weeks. In this event it is apparent that he would continue to draw the salary of postmaster while Inspector Barclay performs the duties of the office. Durand Hands In Resignation. Another feature of the controversy within the realm of possibility Is the possible continuance of Mr. Myers in office until his commission expires in July. 1921. If the president and senate should confirm his dismissal at this time his successor would be ap pointed for a four-year term. A re publican senate might possibly study the calendar sufficiently to see that it Mr. Myers were sillowed to remain on the Job for another year it could then with reasonable certainty dic tate the appointment of a republican postmaster. Assistant Postmaster Durand has submitted his resignation to Wash ington, it was said last night, and as sisted in the checking up of the of fice accounts. Compliance with the re quest to resign may put him in bet ter standing with the department when his friends begin their cam-! paign for seeking his reinstatement. There will be no acting assistant postmaster appointed for the present, postal officials said. Selection and appointment of a new postmaster is a slow process, so Mr. Barclay probably will be In control of the local postoffice for several months. He is inspector in charge of the division embracing Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and -Washington and has a record of more than 30 years in the postal service. He was located In Portland from 1901 ;o 1904, when looking after mail' contracts. Civil Service Covers Job. For the benefit of those who desire to be appointed postmaster, the po sition carrying 96000 a year salary, United States Senator George E. Chamberlain telegraphed Dr. J. W, Morrow, democratic national commit teeman, and Oswald West that the appointment will not be made on his recommejidation but as a result of a civil service examination. Laws governing the administration of the postoffice establishment of the Unites States, which are being ap plied: in the Portland situation, are in. "part, as follows: 'Whenever the office of any post- J master tecomes vacant the post master-general or tne president snail supply such vacancy without delay and the postmaster-gen eral may, when the exigencies of the postoffice require, place such office in charge of a postoffice inspector until the vacancy can be regularly filled; and when such inspector shall have taken charge of such postoffice. the liabilities of the sureties of the postmaster shall cease. Inspectors Special Agents. "Whenever a change of postmaster occurs, the outgoing postmaster shall render an account to and including the day upon which the office is de livered to his successor. No payments shall be made by a postmaster for any expenses extending beyond the day on which he turns the postoffice over to his successor. "Postoffice inspectors are the spe cial representatives af the postmaster general. They are charged with the Investigation of post off ices and all matters connected with the postal service. . . . Postmasters, clerks, employes, contractors and others corinected with the postal serv ice are subordinate to postoffice in spectors when acting within the scope and duty of their employment. Inspectors are required to exhibit as evidence of their authority the com mission issued by the postmaster-general." The examination of applicants tor postmaster will not be held under the civil service acts and rules, but under executive order of March 31. 1917. No one under 30 years can take the ex amination, nor can a person who has passed his 65th birthday. The rating in the examination will be 20 per cent on education and 80 per cent on business training and experience. Those who wish to try for the exam ination should apply for form Z241. stating the position they wish to be examined for. The form application can be secured by writing to the civil service commission, Washington, D. C, or at the local postoffice. Applicants must show that for at least five years they have held re sponsible positions managing business in such capacity as president, general manager, general superintendent or the like. They must give the number of men under them, the character of the business, the volume of business done annually by the person, firm or corporation with which they were connected, and the commercial rating of the same. Also they must submit recent photographs and must be reel dents within the delivery of the of fice. Open Examlnatloa Follows. In due time an "open, competitive examination" must be held by the civil service ' commission to test the fitness of applicants. Later two men, one a postal Inspector and the other a representative of the civil service commission, will make a per sonal investigation regarding the character and characteristics of the applicants and ascertain the business ability of the candidates from people best qualified to know. After the ratings have been made, the commission will certify the re sult to the postmaster-general, who shall submit to the president the name of the highest qualified eligible for the appointment. The president will send the name to the senate and when the senate confirms the ap pointment the new postmaster will receive his commission. With all these formalities to be observed, there is nothing that Sen ator Chamberlain can do to help an aspirant, and possibly a recommenda tion from the senator would be more of a liability than an asset. And so far as the national committeeman is concerned, he says be will keep his hands off and will not indorse any applicant individually. There is a democratic organization, however, and if the organization favors some one candidate, the national committeeman will boost for that choice. Thus far G. Y. Harry and George Alexander appear to be the most ac tive candidates, although A. W. Cau thorn and Cleb Houston intend taking the examination and there will prob ably be a dozen others when the time comes. In some quarters Mr. Alex ander is considered as having the edge because his father and Postmaster- General Burleson are both members of the president's cabinet, and Mr. of the president's cabinet will make the recommendation to the presi dent. Of course, if lightning should strike Alexander, this would create a vacancy In the office of United States marshal, which will precipitate a rush of applicants in that direction. NEXT POSTMASTER El MAY BE R 1LIIIJ Examination, Not Political Faith, Will Decide. CLERKS ARE' FOR DURAND Applicants for Place Are Told at Washington That They Will Have to. Pass Test. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Washington, Jan. 31. Notice will go tS the civil service commission in a few days to call an examination at Portland, Or., as soon as practicable to fill the vacancy in the postoffice due to the forced retirement of Frank S. Myers. In the meantime a post- office inspector will have charge of the office, the department said today, Aspirants for the postmastership began to fire their applications in by telegraph today to the department and to Senators Chamberlain and Mc Nary. The reply going to all of them is that the next postmaster of Port land will be the man who obtains the highest .rating in the civil service ex amination, provided he meets the ther requirements of the post. On the assumption that Senator Chamberlain would name the next postmaster several sought his support, but to all the senator answered that he would make no recommendation. Just recently the civil service plan of appointing of postmasters has not been so much of a sham as formerly and it imperfectly plausible to be lieve that the Portland office will be filled under the merit system. Republican May Get Place. In several cases In the last few weeks republicans have been ap pointed to important postmasterships, one of these being at Boston, and two republican postmasters have just been named in the eastern part of Wash ington state. Telegrams came in large numbers from Portland today from citizens and politicians bearing on the retirement of Postmaster Myers and his assistant, Mr. Durand. The action of the department in Mr. Myers' case gave such keen satis faction that the senders did not ap pear to worry about telegraph tolls. They went into ecstacies to the extent of a couple hundred words. There was not one discordant note with ref erence to the Myers' dismissal, but, on the other hand, there was the same unanimous demand for the re tention of Assistant Postmaster Durand. Durand Is Championed. The most of the prominent demo cratic leaders of Portland, including former federal and state officeholders, were heard from and all of them de clared that it was a serious mistake to retire Mr. Durand, regardless oi bis being a republican. Senator Cham berlain was urged to have the post office department reconsider the case of Durand and responded by asking his reinstatement. The department held, however, that a feud' had grown up between thi postmaster and his assistant to the point where the postoffice employes had taken sides. If Mr. Durand were retained, the department contended, the partisans of Mr. Myers would make it difficult to obtain harmony and consequently the only- solution was to remove both officials. A long telegram from the clerks of the Portland postoffice, however, indicated that the department prob ably over-estimated the number of Myers partisans. These clerks urged that Mr. Durand be not removed. Ml OF 18 ARRESTED i MRS. BERTHA . SHIFFLETT HELD OX CHECK CHARGE. Husband, Held for Investigation, I Denies Knowledge of Al leged Offenses. EUGENE. Or.. Jan. 31. (Special.) Mrs. Bertha Shifflett, aged 18, wife I of Harley Shifflett, residing here, was arrested by Sheriff Stickels today on the charge of passing forged checks at local stores. She is in the county jail tonight, and her husband was also locked up pending investigation. Sheriff Stickels and District At torney Ray say Mrs. Shifflett has ad mitted her guilt, but say that her husband declares that he knows noth ing concerning his wife's alleged of fenses. Mrs. Shifflett is accused of passing ten spurious checks, the first one be ing dated December 15 and the last one found bearing date of January 28. Several merchants have identified her as being the one who gave the checks n payment for goods and say tnat she usually received about half the amount of the checks in cash. Goods and cash received by Mrs. Shifflett amount to over $150.' the merchants say. Mrs. Shifflett is alleged to have made out the checks in the names of firl friends and acquaintances and igned the names of young men she knows here, at Silverton and other towns in the valley wnere sne has been lately. CHICAGO HOUSE 'BOMBED' Windows Shattered In Home In Ex clusive District. CHICAGO, Jan. 31. For the second time within a year an attempt was made tonight ' to bomb a house in Chicago's exclusive north shore quar ter. All windows in the building and several in adjacent houses were broken. The police declared the bomb had been intended for a former occupant, said to have gained- enmity for rent ing homes to negro families in a restricted residential district. TRAIL BLAZER IS DEAD William C. A. Smoot One of First in Salt Lake Valley. SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 31. Will- lam C. A. Smoot, last survivor of the original band of pioneers which reached the valley of Salt Lake July 24. 1847, with Brigham Young, died here tonight. Many of his relatives and friends were with him last Friday to celebrate his 92d birthday. Mr. Smoot was one of the first com pany of men to break the trail be tween Salt Lake and Los Angeles, Cal., by way of Las Vegas, Nev, and San Bernardino, CaL He was one of the 30 young men called by Brigham Young to go to Las Vegas, build a fort there to protect immigrants and the United States mall from Indians, and to teach the latter how to raise wheat, corn, potatoes, squash and melons. Mr. Smoot was the father of 18 children. APPROPRIATION BILL CUT Agriculture Measure Ordered Re ported to House. WASHINGTON,. Jan. 31. Carrying 331.000.000, approximately $7,000,000 less than the department estimates, the annual agriculture-appropriation bill was ordered formally reported to the house today ' by the agriculture FnwRDU f'LOSKS BVKH Y KVKMW OFTrTB WKPK AT . 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Mahogany -Finished Posts With Two Light Sockets, $190, $21.50 and $24 J0 Several Mahogany Table Lamps, wtth silk' shades and Metal Base Table Lamps with art glass shades have been included in this sale. Priced Complete From $11.75 to $2250 ijo ia ti .i wi:i:k-o i.teri;t. LIVING ROOM Waxed Oak Library Table, with 2lx42-ln. qusr-ter-xawed top, hinlid Oak Kouud Ann Kocker. Solid Oak Opera- reat nocKer ana Baronial Browi Icker Rocker. . ? $63.75 DINING ROOM Seven pieces finished to match the living room. Hound Top Table that extends to six feet, six Solid OhK Saddle - Sea ted Chairs with .1 slat backs. (Juod val. at.. ui: uittk , a itnun t yj $49.50 BEDROOMS- White Knamel Continuous - Tout fsteel White Knamel Dresser and Chiffonier beveled plate m I r rors and a continuous-post White Kn amel Bedroom Chair Red. with $77.85 Scrim, Lace and Net Curtains 3 Price A complete clean-up of all odd lots where only one, two and three pairs of a kind remain. There are probably 50 to 60 pairs In all. Two-pair lots must be sold together, three-pair lots the same. 5 to 25-Yard Lengths of ; Cretonne to Close Out, Per Yard, . 39c and 59c EDWARDS' CROWN CR1EAROX) Nuf old Real Bed Davenports! $66-$76 CASH WKKK KO I. MTU RUST. Real Beds, because the springs are braced at each end (not the sides), with separate rows of coil springs. Two persons can sleep com fortably (no rolling to gether); the Nirfold Bed re mains even at all times. Frames are of golden waxed oak, spring cuhlun seats and backs are up holstered with dark brown quality leatherete. EXTRA SPECIAL! SOLID OAK DIMXJ f'lltlftlf Willi t.K.ll.K l.KATIIKIl M.I I" MOAT. $5.40 The Chalra on salo have a four-Inch panel back with full cross- pane,! at top Instead of (set in top and three slats) as illus trated. S 1 1 p seat, front posts and braces are exactly as Illustrated. Better get yours thin week, next may be too late. rf "A SIX-LID STEEL RANGE E" $77.75 INCLUDING HOT -WATER COIL AND CONXIfiCTION 10 CASH 2 WKF.K NO INTEREST. 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That amooth-as-glass finish and neam les construction make it 'mpo'le or sediment or grease to gather, either In side or out. Just .pour on hot water and ,11 placet T are thoroughly and instantly cleaned. POSITIVELY NO PHONE ORDERS. NONE SENT C. O. D. Out-of-Town Folks please Inclose 40c extra to cover average parcel poHt charges: Tell your neighbors, for they ma v not see this ad. but they want this Aluminum Outfit, without a- aoiPt- h i-'-"j '!.. I.'-' V '.-:': , s :;; - .". i.r - j l a I ta t.Mii'-iiifftA'.r i, m .. i-r. ( , ,t in - " j ; I j - ' ' 1 ' ' ,j : ' . -. 1 : ' : I committee. The total Is 13.000 000 less than the appropriation for this year. A new provision authorizing collec tion of fees for grazing privileges on public domains, which is expected to Jroduce approximately U000.O00. was included in the bill. EXAMINATIONS ARE SET Tests Announced for. Six Vacant Oregon Postmasterships. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Washington, Jan. 31. Civil service examinations to select postmasters to All vacancies in Oregon were an nounced today for February 20, as follows: Ashwood, ' examination to be held at Madras; Hebo, at Tillamook; Hol land, at Grants Pass; Leneve, at Ularshfleld; Jlabel. at Eugene; Perdue, at Riddle. . S.- &--H. - Green Holman Fuel Co. Adv. Stamps for cash. Main 353. 660-11. POSLAM FIGHTS ECZEMA'S GRIP RELENTLESSLY Posla'm is persistency Itself when its healing powers are directed against Eczema or any stubborn skin trouble. Its continued use brings unmistakable improvement as the raw places that itched and burned no longer harass. You can safely and confidently leave all your skin troubles to Poslam; pim ples, rashes, scalp-scale, abrasions, chafings, inflammation, any itching defect. Sold everywhere. For free eample write to Emergency Laboratories, 243 West 47th St., New York City. Poslam Soap is the tonic soap Xor the skin and will freshen and beautify your complexion. Adv. 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