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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (March 21, 1920)
THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND, MARCI! 21. 1920 STRIKE HELD TRAP CHARACTERS WHO LOOMED LARGE AT THE SESSION OF. THE OREGON DAIRYMEN'S LEAGUE DR. BATES CHOSEN DEAN IN CENTRAL LIBRARY YESTERDAY. i ' . , j i Tl POSITION REXDERED VACAXT BY CLARK PROMOTION'. Xew Incumbent Twenty-Six Vcars With Pacific University and Popular Antony Students. Mrs. Helen Miller Senn Has . Unique Explanation. 16 fr- s IS ASSIST COOL DG r.Ax., van nM . , PEDAGOGUE SCENTS PLOT Member of Oregon University Fac ulty Puts Forth New Theory in Local Labor Press. The rha.rge that the Boston polir-e Ktrike was a trap set by politicians to make Governor Coolidge a national figure and to jrroom him as a candi date for the presidency of the United States, is made by Helen Miller Scnn. of the University of Oregon faculty, in a statement published in the Ore gon Labor Press yesterday. Mrs. Senn is in iharse of the public speaking dej-artment of the Portland copter, and appeared before the I'cb- tral Labor Council Thursday to speak on the Boston police strike. Police Strike Knglnrrrrd. Mrs. Senn was in Boston during the strike and states she was told; by a prominent citizen of Boston that the police strike was being: engineered for the sole purpose of making Gov ernor Coolidsre a rational figure, along the snm lines as ex-Mayor Ole Hanson pained fame by breaking the general strike in Seattle. According to Mrs. Senn's statement, all the predictions made by her in formant occurred according to the programme. The University of Oregon educator was sent east to study public speak ing work carried on by eastern uni versities. When the police strike was called In Boston she hurried to that city and remained there until the strike had been broken. She gained admittance to the meetings of the policemen's union, as well as the gatherings of other labor organiza tlons. According to her, the mayor of Boston appointed a committee of 34 to attempt to avert the strike. No representative of labor was on this committee, she claims, and recom mendations were returned offering certain concessions to the police if they would renounce the labor or ganization. Mayor Support Military Mrs. Senn declares the mayor sug gested calling for a military force, but at this point Governor Coolidge took charge, refusing to. treat with the policemen as a body. He is said to have assured the mayor of Boston that 1200 civilians were ready to en force law and order. As soon as the policemen walked out. Mrs. Senn claims that an orgy of crime and lawlessness began which had not been equaled in any city of the United States in history. After this lawlessness had continued for several days and the city was thoroughly ter rorized, according to Mrs. Senn, the troops came in and broke the strike. Credit for the return of law and order was given to the governor of Massachusetts, and Mrs. Senn is posi tive in her assertions that the entire plan was a well-laid campaign to re turn the governor to his chair in the election which followed the strike, and to make him a national figure. mcm I jt&r' it it -. W7 w " : i ELKS TO HE BIG TIME CELEBRATION" AT BAKER WILL INCLUDE DEBT BIRXIXG. , Dancers, Dancing anil- Tlieatcr Parly to Be Anions .Vffalrs Following Ceremony. BAKER. Or., March 20. (Special.) Four gala days are planned for Eastern Oregon Elks, who will attend the special ceremonies held byJJaker lodge in this city tomorrow, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The climax of the occasion will be reached Tues day evening when, after the initia . tion of a large class of candidates nnd after an elaborate banquet, the $10,000 mortgage that has been held against the Elks' home for the last five and the high officers of the lodges The programme for the big cele bration includes the Ruth St. Denis dancers' entertainment tomorrow, a dance Monday introduced by a special musical concert, an Initiation and ban quet with the crematory ceremony Tuesday night (the Elks' ladies will have a theater party during the ini tiation proceedings and will join the, members later for the banquet), and a theater party attending the perform ances of "Flo Flo," a musical comedy at the opera house Wednesday night. 1 Tom Carmlchael of (.antnn. 2 Joe Onderrgg or Falrvlevr. ,1 Theodore Rrugcer or Grrshant. 4 Alma D. Kiln or Portland, presiding officer of the meeting. Mra. Annie Firth, who works 17 hours a day and runs a small dairy just eaat of Portland, and R. B. Denny, In ehnrge or Washington county milk cone for a large corporation. MILK PRICE CUT IS LIKELY & DAIRVMEX ISSUE ULTIMATUM TO CITY DISTRIBUTORS. Producers Declare Under 'cw Rate Dealers Could Reduce From 15 lo 13 . Cents Quart. (Tonlinu'd From First fafriO above, we hereby authorize them to us whatever means lies within our power to tli'e end that the consumer alone may get the benefit of imch unjust and un reasonable loss to us. The closing paragraph of the reso lution carries , sufficient authority from the league to the directors to enable them to execute any proposal they may see fit to make on behalf of their organization, even to the formation of a complete distributing agency and the carrying out of the open threat to give away milk, "as long as the other fellow "wants to fight." "I want to make my position abso lutely clear, both to the people of Portland and to the members of the league," said Mr. Katz, who presided at yesterday's sessions. "I want sane action: 1 want no fights with anyone, but if it should come to a fight with the dealers here in Portland and they are good friends of mine per sonally I want no so-called milk strike I want to give the people of this city all the milk they need for nothing. In" other words, I would not? think of so cruel a thing as starving the population, but I would own them; let them have the bene fits, if the dealers insist upon a ight." Cries of "Yes, yes," greeted Mr. Katz' query, "Are you agreed to this policy?" Renaona for Decrease Demanded. On the question of fixing a new price for milk and in view of the fact that every producer present who stated cost figures declared he was losing money at the present rate of 3.90 for 100 pounds delivered in Port land and that materials for the con duct of his dairy were higher than vears will he hnmed tn hes'ever, several delegates iook tne rioor the ashes will be scattered by nd demanded to know why there shmilrl he nnv derrense in nrire. Mr. Katz explained the situation by 'any of the expenses attached thereto. suyiUK lli&l meitj win ue u itrcuni season of grass for perhaps three months, beginning April 1, and that other features entered in to make necessary a decrease, although he de clared that it might work a tempo rary injustice upon the industry Thorough reorganization upon the new basis, he asserted, would bring about improved conditions that would en able the producers to break even and make a little money. The net rate of $3.50. fixed by the producers yesterday, stands' only in case the board of directors is able to negotiate an amicable agreement with the dealers, for the resolution con taining this clause also clothes the board with power' to take any other action' it may deem wise. Action Termed Ultimatum. It was said that the dealers had let it be known that they thought a rate of $2.75 for 100 pounds should be fixed, hence it will be seen that the action of the producers was most significant a virtual ultimatum, in fact. Not oniy was the lower rate suggestion absolutely ignored, but the net rate fixed may prove to be as high as the present gross price of $3.90. It all depends upon what costs are added to the product or what hap pens to the big surplus that is saM to be necessary to guarantee daily adequate supply to the people of this city, much of which must go into by products. Under the net rate fixed by the producers, should it be accepted by the dealers, anv differential wouia have to be borne by the dealer not by the producer, as now. This is one clause to which the members of the dealers' and distributors' association take exception, but the most distaste ful feature, it was declared by an official of the dealers after the meet ing, is that or tne league wnicn ae mands tiiat they accept whatever mitf the league delivers to them, up to their maximum capacity. This, it is pointed out, means a virtual monopoly hy the league and is held by the dealers to be unfair to pro ducers outlde the league, who wish to sell their milk here. Full Supply Guaranteed. 'The league guarantees to supply the dealers with all the milk they need," said Mr. Katz. explaining this objection, "but it does not propose to permit non-league producers to take advantage of the rates obtained by league members without bearing That is unfair and we do not intend longer to tolerate it." Notwithstanding the fact that the proposed new contract of the Oregon Dairymen's league has been 'in the hands of local dealers for several days, It has remained unsigned by any member. How long the league will give them to sign or refuse to sign is unknown,; but there was a feeling at the meeting yesterday that the producers are very anxious to know "where they are at," and an official of the league said that the board of directors will want to begin' pro ceedings early this Veek to execute the instructions contained in the reso lution. Hence, it seems probable that "there will be something doing" pretty soon. The net rate carried in the resolution becomes effective April 1, if at all. Dealers' Official Aroused. It was emphatically asserted by an official of the dealers after the meet ing yesterday that they 'will not stand. for any contract that will not permit them to purchase from pro ducers not members of the league,'' and it is upon this point that there is the most likely cause for "war." At the present time, the Oregon Dairymen's league is not primarily a distributing agency, but it has such a system up to the point of approxi mately seven tons of milk a day. Rapid extension of this to every sec tion of the city for .the purpose of supplying league product to the peo ple of Portland, in case of a war with dealers, is a weapon which would be used by the league in such case, com bined with the withdrawal of all of Its supply from every other dealer declared to be unfair to the league. Reorganization of the present league on a purely co-operative basis,, with non-payment, plan; the creation of a by-products corporation to care for all of the surplus supply by manu facturing butter, powdered milk, etc.; the taking over of certain creameries and condensaries not now sufficiently stabilized to be satisfactory to pro ducers, and the construction of new plants where found to be needed, seems assured, it was announced at the meeting. This will, it is asserted, put the milk industry upon a much firmer basis and will insure some profit to its members. Aaron Sapiro, attorney for larg California co-operative associations presented the details of the plan. Read The Oregonian classified ads. PACIFIC UNIVERSITT. Forest Grove, Or., March 20. (Special.) rDr. Henry L. Bates has been chosen by the university faculty as dean of the college, which position has been va cant since Dean Robert F. Clark was inaugurated as president of the insti tution last June. Professor Bates has been with the Pacific university 26 years, receiving the degree of doctor of divinity at the 1918 commencement exercises. He is a graduate of Oberlin college and Oberlin theological seminary. He holds, also, the degree of master of arts from Oberlin. .Ordained to the ministry in 1881 he served as pastor of. Congregational churches in Ohio, California, Seattle. Wash., and Eu gene, Or. In 1893 he was elected principal of Tualatin acadeVny, a posi tion, which he held until the discon- tiauance or tne acaaemy in isia. in 104 he was made acting professor of philosophy, and since 1914 nas been professor of phiiosophy. Dr. Bates is one- ot tne most pop ular members of the faculty and his election as dean has been most heartily received by the student body. TIMBER MAY BE BOUGHT Hood River Association Looking to Future Box Supply. HOOD RIVER. Or., March 20. The Apple Growers' association is contem plating purchase of the holdirtgs of the Stanley-Smith Lumber company more than 6000 acres of fir land in the southwestern part of the -county. It is said that more than 25,000.000 feet of timber are available for cutting and that 30,000,000 feet of government re serve timber, which will soon be ripe, adjoins the private tract. Those proposing the purchase or tne timber tract, flumes and water sup ply say the ownership of the stump- ge will prevent future box shortage VICTOR RECORDS Have You These Old Time Favorites? Ask to Hear. Them at HOVENDEN'S S4722 Thou Art Near Me. Margarita Emilio de Gogorza $1.00 74236 Kathleen Mavour- neen John McCormack. 1.50 74251 Home, Sweet Home Alma Gluck I SO 64795 Kiss Me Again Ma bel Garrison 1-00 87303 Hard Times. Come Again No More ;-Louise Homer '. 1-00 74468 My Old Kentucky Home Alma Gluck 1.50 64120 I Hear You Calling Me John McCormack... 1.00 64695 Emmett's Lullaby Mabel Garrison 1.09 74442 Old Black Joe Alma Gluck 1-50 64839 Her Bright Smile Haunts Me Still Edward Johnson 100 87525 Oh. That We Two Were Maying Gluck Homer 1.50 60002 Stop Tour Tickling, Jock Harry Lauder 75 70096 She's the Lass for Me Harry Lauder 1.25 18618 Yellow Dog Blues (fox trot) Joseph C. Smith's Orchestra 85 H0VENDEN PIANO CO. ' 146 Park Street Bet. Alder and Morrison PIANOS PLAYER PIANOS V1CTROL.AS Special Distlav and Special Prices in Smart Spring Shoes Genuine Black Buck bench made pump at the very low price of $15.00 Odd sizes, and short lines in Ladies' Shoes, going at less than half price. Ran as high as jlO, now $4.80 Extremely good-looking Wo man's Brogue Oxford; either gunmetal or mahogany calf, selling at $12.50 Dainty, indeed, is this Black Kid Pump, with Louis XV heel and hand-turned sole. Usually sells for $10, but now $7.80 Short lines and broken sizes in Ladies'. Shoes. Former prices to fl2, now less than half price, at $5.40 One-eyelet and buckle Btyles in black, brown and gray suede, as well as black kid and . brown calf. Were as high as $13.50 on 6a!c for $9.80 A practical, neat boot in Col ored Kid; comes in gray, field mouse, beaver, brown, etc. An $18 value, but the price in this sale is Another bargain for men. Tan Blucher Cresco, good heavy soles. Trices formerly up to $14.00. On sale for $10.80 Men will appreciate this splendid value in a Mahog any lace English or Black Rlucher with medium latt. Formerly $12; we'll let them go at $8.40 $9.80 Wonderful Reductions in Smart Shoes 107c Dis count on Children's and Boys' Shoes STAIGER'S 292 WASHINGTON STREET Between Fourth and Fifth Special . Prices on Hosiery for Spring iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHMiiiiiiiiiiniiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiniiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiir iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiit lOFH STRIKE LOOMS STCDEXTS MAY WALK OCT CX , LESS TEACHERS GET JOBS. School Authorities May Be Defied Monday if Agreement Is Xot j Reached Over Faculty. MEDKORD, Or., March 20. (Spe cial.) Ever since the controversy in the public schools of the city over the deposing of 15 teachers by the school board and Superintendent Davenport and other, dissatisfaction with the superintendent started two weeks ago, the high school students have . been threatening to strike, as an expres sion of their disapproval over the ma jority of teachers in the high school faculty being dropped from next year's teaching ttaff. The students all this week post poned their strike from day to day and still threaten to walk out despite the fact that the parents of the ma jority have forbidden them to do so. Their threatened action finally came to the attention of the school officials and on Friday Air. Campbell, prin cipal of the high school, addressed the school, warning the students not to strike under penalty of losing all their credits and stating that in case of a strike the senior class would not be allowed to graduate. It is understood now that the students are laiKing OI waiMU'B qui muniuf uniesa some agreement is reached. Pre-Inventory Sale of Wall Paper and Paint -At SMITH'; We inventory next week and to reduce stock as much as possible before that time we are quoting very attractive prices on our entire stock for one week. The spring rush is on. This sale, which starts tomorrow morning and continues through the week, gives you the opportunity to brighten up your home at very little expense. Dainty Bedroom Papers IlllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllJ -rV.i'.4f.$i, Men's Resort Programme Tonight. Webber's orchestra from the Web ber Academy of Music well give the concert at the Men's resort tonight at 8 o'clock. H. Webber,, the in structor, will have a splendid pro gramme arranged. Some of the or 'chestra members will sing. This entertainment is open to the public. Big Sale of Paint Outside and inside white and colors, $4.00 value, special at $3.30 gal. Glidden's Endurance Paint, white and colors; worth today $5.50 gal.; special this week $4.75 gal. O'Brian Varnish Special $3.25, $3.50, $3.75 gallon. Liquid' Velvet Flat Wall Paint, finest made; special $4.60 gal. 25c to 50c Papers, Spec'l 15, 20, 25 Choice cf nearly 100 patterns, suitable for kitchen and bed rooms, worth today from 25c to 50c; special at 15, 20 and 23 per double roll of 16 yards. A wonderful variety of neat stripes in pink, blue, yellow and white, also nifty figured ' and allover effects in light colors with the prettiest borders to match. On sale at 30, 35, 45e 50 double roll. 30-Inch Papers S0-inch Ingrains, 65c value; special 45 bolt. 30-inch Duplex Oatmeal, 90c value; special 60 bolt. Choice of 12 colors. 7 Tf ) T I i all 7 T I f?Sx i I iHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Rich Tapestry Papers at a Lower Price 18-inch Tapestry Papers, $1.00 values, special 73 bolt 18-inch Tapestry Papers, $1.50 values, special ...$1.00 bolt 18-inch Tapestry Papers, $1.75 values, special $1.25 bolt 18-inch Tapestry Papers, $2.00 values, special $1.50 bolt 30-inch Tapestry Papers $2.25 up to $7.50 a bolt Yes, We Do Contracting i Ground Glue, per pound 35c Prepared Paste, pound 20c Best Kalsomine, pound -12c Elegant cut-out borders 'to match at 10, 15 and 20 a yard. Varnish Tiles, Special 60 Double Roll These papers are worth $1.00 today. Some even charge $1.40 for them. Our price during this sale is only 604 for a double roll. . ... . UQ& If you have painting, tinting or papering to be done and want to be sure of a first-class job at a reasonable price, get our esti mates. Phone Marshall 454. Wall Board, square ft. 54c Deadening Felt, sq. yd. 8c House Lining, per yard 15c Moire Ceilings, 25 double rolL Other Ceilings in neat designs at 30 to 801 Per double roll. Smith's Wall Paper House Second St. Portland : Order by Mail We Ship All Over the Northwest- mini SIX thousand years ago King Ata built as his tomb the great 6tepped Pyramid of Sakkarah, Egypt IT still stands, the oldest struc ture of any size in the world. OUR wonderful new vault burial building is far more beautiful than Ata's royal resting place. And it, too, will stand through the centuries. THERE are two better ways cremation or vault burial. Both are offered here. 4 mil .. i,-" Portland G OPEV daily TO VISITORS remaroffui
