TIIE SUNDAY OREG&XIAX, PORTLAND, 3IARCII 28, 1920
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Massed Preparatory
Encircling City.
SOVIET' AID SUSPECTED
Officers From Russia Declared to
lie Assisting in Activities of
Itadical Armies. .
RHENISH PRUSSIA, March 27.
(By the Associated Tress.) Revolu
tionary workmen are still holding vir
tually unmolested the ground to the
southeast and within a mile of Wesel.
and overnight began massing roops
to the eastward, renewing their at
tempt to move northwest to encircle
the city. The movement, however.
w:is effectually checked by the reichs
wehr. .Since last night not a shot was
fired until the middle of the morn
ing, when the guns In Wesel began an
Intermittent shelling of the work
men. Government Troop Attack.
Government troops made a sortie
southeast of this city today, drove be
sieging workers' forces from their
ponts, shelled their retreating col
umns and raised the siege of Wesel
on both the east and southeast.
Artillery operated by workers' forces
dropped two shells Into the city and
then withdrew.
While the counter attack against
the beleaguering forces was going on,
reinforcements arrived here. Among
them were the Xeath's Xiead Hussars
and Uhlans.
Snipers Are Still Active.
Snipers are still active in territory
evacuated by the workers' forces.
Seven shots were fired at the co-respondent
of the Associated Press
and other American newspaper men,
while they were returning from ad
vanced Helgian outposts on the ''"esel
side of the Rhine today. They were
on an island formed at the confluence
of the Lippe and Rhine, which is con
sidered Belgian territory.
Dissensions seem to have broken
out among the workers' troops. The
staff at Hagen resigned yesterday.
There is also fyme trouble among the
government forces, judging from con
stant references to "cowards" in calls
for enlistment. Those issued today
stipulated that "no cowards were
wanted."
BERLIN, March 27. The garrison
at Jlalz. a fortified town of l'russian
Silesia. 52 miles southwest of Bres
lau, surrounded the quarters of their
officers and arrestwl them, according
to the Vossisclie Zcitung. The sol
diers were armed with machine guns
and mine throwers. The captain of
the garrison shot himself, the news
paper says.
CHEMNITZ. Saxony, March 27 (By
the Associated l'ress.) Communists
are firmly intrenched in control here
and prepared to resist attacks by
government troops which may be sent
against the city. In the event the
troops secure control, a general strike
may again be called. Heinrich
Brand ler, chairman of the executive
committee of the workers, declared
tixiay his followers were closely co
operating with workers in the Ruhr
valley.
12,000 Men X'nder A mix.
There are 12.000 men under arms in
this district, and I'.randlor said the
workers' leaders could call upon not
only the workmen of Chemnitz, who
made up 92 per cent of the popula
tion, but those of the entire Vogt
land and Ore mountain regions.
Brandley branded as nonsense rc
ports nut a soviet government was
to be established.
ton and Chris Schmidt, of the Oregon
Fish and Game commission, passed
through Yaquina tonight en route to
Waldport, where they will hold a
conference with the fishermen on the
Alsea river.
The drift-net fishermen at the
lower end of the river claim that
there are too many set nets up the
river, whereas the up-river fisher
men claim the drift-net men en
croach on the territory alloted to
them. ,
A state hatchery is located at tide
water and is in charge of T. R. Pol
lock. The fish from this hatchery
make the Alsea river one of the
great salmon streams of the coast,
and ajt a stream for sportsmen it is
rarely surpassed. W. G. Emery, the
local deputy game warden, whose
jurisdiction includes the Alsea river,
met the party at Yaquina.
POSTMASTER NOT CHOSEN
DEPARTMENT DENIES DEFI
NITE CHOICE FOR POSITION.
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Examination incomplete and In
vestigation Unmade With Re
sult Unlikely for Months.
OREGOXIAN
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Jch 27. "It is P
posterous to say that anyone has been
picked for postmaster of Portland,
Oregon." said First Assistant Postmaster-General
Koons tonight. He
continued: "The civil service exami
nation has not even closed, and, fur
thermore, a personal investigation is
yet to be made of the applicants, rt
will be weeks and possibly months
beforeca choice can be made and the
vacancy 'filled."
It is understood that former Post
master Frank II. Myers, summarily
removed from office in January, has
finally abandoned his fight here for
reinstatement and has returned to
Portland. He sought the aid of many
senators while here. Democratic sen
ators told him that they could not
interfere in Oregon matters because
it would be a discourtesy to Senator
Chamberlain. Republican senators
are understood to have made it clear
that they pretended to have no in
fluence with the present administra'
tion.
One of the republican senators upon
whom he called for assistance was
Senator McCormjck of Illinois.
INDIAN LANDJS WANTED
Whites Would Take Over Reserva
tion Tracts for Homes.
NEWPORT. Or., March 27. (Spe
cial.) The Siletz Indian reservation,
by many persons considered the rich
est part of Lincoln county, is now
sought by white men for land on
which to build homes.
About 50 parcels of rich land will
be disposed of by the government
May 5, when bids are opened, accord
ing to Ir. F. M. Carter of Siletz,
government physician. The reserva
tion has been busy with prospective
purchasers, who have visited Siletz to
inspect the land.
A creamery is being built and the
logging road from Toledo into Siletz
basin, where there is almost unlim
ited timber, is being extended from
its present terminal, which is nine
miles from town, where two sawmills
are in operation. Dr. Carter things
that the trout fishing; in Siletz river
will be excellent.
LONDON, March 27. One hundred
Russian officers sent to Germany by
Nicolat Lcnine, Russian bolshevik
premier, arc assisting in the opera
tions 01 the German workers army
before "A esel, says a Copenhagen dis
patch to the London Times quoting
an interview with an Lbert govern
ment officer at Muenster by the cor
respondent of the Politiken.
The dispatch says the workers have
taken over control of the Krupp
works at Lssen. The officer expects
Wesel to be evacuated by govern
ment troops In order that devasta
tion and bloodshed may be avoided,
the correspondent says.
BERLIN, March 27. Formation of
. a new cabinet for Germany, with
Herman Mueller as premier and for
eign secretary, was announced today.
The minister of labor is Herr Schlicke,
socialist, as is the premier. The min
ister of economics is Herr Schmidt,
also a socialist.
Other MinlMter Named.
The other ministers are: ,
Minister of transport tr. Ecll.
Minister without portfolio Dr.
Edourd David (socialist).
Vice-premier and minister of the
interior Herr Koch (democrat).
Minister of defense Herr Uessler.
Minister of justice Herr l'lunck
(democrat).
Minister of finance Gustav Bauer.
Ministers of posts and telegraphs
Johann Giesbers (centrist).
Minister of food Andreas Ilcrmes
(centrist).
Minister of the treasury Dr. Wirth
(centrist ).
The portfolio for reconstruction has
not yet been filled. It will be al
lotted to a democrat.
CAPTAIN PULLEN TO WED
Engagement :Vnuounced to Daugh
ter of Colonial Blake.
SEATTLE, Wash., March 27. (Spe
cial.) Cards have been received in
Seattle announcing the approaching
murriage of Captain Daniel Pullen,
V. S. A., to Miss Olivia Blake, daugh
ter of Colonel Edmund M. Blake, com
cnandant of the Panama canal zone.
The ceremony will take place at An
con chapel, Guam Heights, April 7.
Captain Pullen, who is a son of Mrs.
U. 8. Pullen, of Skagway, Alaska, was
a student at the University of Wash
ington prior to his special appoint
ment to West Point as the first Alas
kan cadet.
As a colonel in the tank corps serv
ing with the American forces in
France late in 1918 he was decorated
with the distinguished service cross
for conspicuous valor in action
Bois de Cuisey. The award was made
by General Pershing.
He was ordered to the canal zone
In the summer of 1919, where he met
Miss Blake.
CHINESE FELONS ESCAPE
Convicts Revolt, Kill Wardens and
Break Prison Gales.
SHANGHAI. China. March 27. (By
the Associated Press.) One hundred
and fifty Chinese convicts escaped
irom tnc provincial prison near
bhanghai March 21.
ine prisoners revolted, overpower
ing and disarming the wardens and
broke down the prison gates. Three
wardens and seven prisoners were
killed. Policemen and soldiers rushed
to the scene, but succeeded in captur
ing only 24 men.
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IRRIGATION DISTRICT SAYS
REVEXUES ARE TOO SMALL.
Assessor Runs Again.
ALBANY. Or., March 27. (Special.)
J. S. Van Winkle today announced
his candidacy for re-election as coun
ty assessor of Linn county. Mr. Van
Winkle is now serving in this office
by appointment, filling the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Earl
L. Fisher, now secretary of the state
tax commission. He is now a candi
date for a first elective term. Mr.
Van Winkle is a republican.
Exchange Opening Advanced.
SAN FRANCISCO. March 27. The
San Francisco stock and bond ex
change morning sessions will open
at lt o'elock beginning Monday, the
opening being advanced from 10:30
o'clock owing to the opening of Xew
York and Chicago exchanges one hour
earlier commencing Monday, when
uaynght-suviiig time will be observed
in -New York and by Chicago finan
cial houses.
Settlers Are Answered by Demand
for Increase in Maintenance
Fees for Project.
BEND. Or., March 27. (Special.)
In an amended application filed to
day, the Central Oregon Irrigation
company petitioned tne state public
service commission for permission to
charge water users ?2.80 an acre for
maintenance fees.
The petition is in eftect a reply to
the answer filed by the settlers to
the original application made a year
ago asking for $2 an acre, and will
come up or hearing before the com
mission on April 1, in Deschutes, the
time and place net for hearing on the
original request. In addition to ask
ing an SO-cent advance from the rate
first suggested, the company, in its
amended application desires a suffi
cient increase to pay interest on tha
original investment represented in
Its irrigation plan. What this should
I amount to is not specified.
I The amendment sets forth that
neither principal nor interest Has
been paid on the $850,000 bond issue
of 1310, declares that present main
tenance fees are insufficient, that
money has been lost on the old sched
ule of maintenance fees, and that
large replacement expenditures are
now faced with no funds with which
to finance them. Tresent charges are
at the rate of SO cents and $1 an acre.
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LINGERIE SOLD TO GIRLS
Woman Under Arrest on Charge
of False Pretenses.
VANCOUVER, Wash., March 27.
(SneciaL) Mrs. Margaret Wilber was
arrested at the Salvation Army hut I
last nieht. charged with secunn
monev under fale pretenses.
It is alleged that the woman sold
lingerie to the girls at the hut fo
a small payment down at very low
prices and promised to deliver the
goods within a lew aays.
The goods were not delivered
though Bhe had collected 127 from
numerous patrons when arrested. She
could show no credentials that she
was attached to "a big New, York
concern.
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FISHERMEN IN DISPUTE
Conference Being Held In Order to
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every night in the week.
We value your patron
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Dinner, $1.25
Weekday
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The Whole Store in Readiness to Supply Your
Spring and Easter Needs
Under priced
Offerings
In Every
Section
At Prices Most
Moderately Low
Everything Is New
U p-tO'Datc and
of Dependable
Quality
Your Easter Week Needs Will Be Properly Filled Here
We suggest, however, that you come early in the week and avoid disappoint
ments. Indications point to a very busy week and, although we have made extra
preparations to take care of the ever-increasing trade, no doubt every department
will fairly buzz with eager crowds choosing their Easter clothes. New shipments
of merchandise freshly arrived have been thrown into the ranks and are making
tne store more ana more attractive as faster Sunday draws near.
Great Easter Suit Special at $39.75
The most fashionable new models in Ripple
and Belted effects correctly tailored garments
in fine Serges and Tricotines all in navy blue
and all finished with high-grade fancy linings.
Don't fail to see them. Every Suit a bar
gain at $39.73.
Great Easter Coat Special at $27.75
Unlimited choice from dozens of the most
popular styles and a variety of cloths and col
ors to suit every occasion. Special effort has
been put forth to place before you values that
are positively unmatchable at $27.75.
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Kid Gloves $250 to $4J00 Pr.
Complete line of the celebrated Centancri
Kid Gloves of fine French lamb and kid in
Paris Point and embroidered back. Both over
seam and pique seam.
Priced at $2.50, $3, $3.50, $4 Pair
No Values to Surpass Ours in Stylish
Gloves for Well-Dressed Hands
New Gloves Perfect companions for the
tailored suit or dress are here in all new
shades. Soft French Kid firm, durable
lambskins, washable capes and fitie silks.
All sizes in black, white, tan, gray, dark
brown, champagne, etc. Plain or embroid
ered styles at a wide range of prices. Profit
by an early selection.
Silk Gloves $l)0 to $2j00 Pr.
Kayser's and Van Raaltc Silk Gloves in a
fine selection of colors and sizes. You have
choice of either plain or beautifully embroid
ered backs and welt edges.
Priced at $1, $1.25, $1.35 to $2 Pair
Again We Invite You to Profit by Our
Unsurpassed Showing of
New Spring Hosiery
Stockings of Dependable Quality at
Prices to Suit Every Purse
Fancy lace and embroidered Hose for dress-up oc
casion's. Others ribbed and fancy clocked for street
wear also plain black, white, gray, brown and other
shades for all-purpose wear. All the newest novelties
for Easter and spring wear. We recommend
The Phoenix Silk Hose
As Being Especially Worthy at the
Following Prices:
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garter top, seamless foot and fashioned back.
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and sole. Seamless, with new clocking effect.
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tDA" Hose, mock seam back and
seamless foot with lisle heel, sole and toe.
(9 IT PT3 For Thoenix Pure Silk
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lisle heel and toe.
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Hose wilh lisle heel, toe and garter top.
OH DP For Phoenix Full Fash
DOJ) lrl. ioncd Au Hose with
lisle lined garter top and lisle sole.
Great P re-Easter Showing of
Daintily Fitted Hand Bags and
Vanity Cases for Spring
We have given much attention in our selection of serviceable
fittings in the new Hand Bags and Vanity Canes for Spring. In
cluded are all popular shapes in materials that vary from the
ever popular beaded bag the dainty silk bag to the most
artistic fabric bag to harmonize with your spring costume.
Charming Styles in Silk Bags
At $210 Up to $1350
The newest designs and frames in all sizes
and colors with those in black, brown, taupe
and navy predominating. All are of high qual
ity and come with proper inside fittings.
Ethel Barrytnore J'anitv Cases
At $350 Up to $750
These extremely popular and fashionable
Vanity Cases arc shown here in both plain and
fancy leathers and various shapes and colors
black, navy, tan, etc. They are most attractive.
Wanted Styles in Real Leather Envelope Purses From $125 to $1550
Pre-Easter Showing and
Sale of Women's Neckwear
Veilings, Handkerchiefs
Correct and dainty accessories to your Easter cos
tume can be secured from these special offerings at
prices that are lower than you would think possible.
We've cut prices in a manner that will meet your
instant approval.
New Veilings at 39c and 59c
Veilings in all the popular plain and fancy
meshes woven and chenille dots colored che
nille dot on black, brown, navy, and taupe veil
ing. Many of these veilings would cost more
to import than the price we ask.
Women's Handkerchiefs at 10c Ea.
Handkerchiefs of sheer batiste, white and
colored embroidered corner French cord with
colored embroidered corner. Also sheer batiste
in colored sport prints.
New Collars at 79c
Pretty Georgette Crepe Collars in flat or
roll 6tyles Venise or val lace trimmings and
machine and hand embroidered.
Stock Jabots at 39c
A fine selection of Stock Jabots in fine net
and lace styles, both white,sr,d cream.
Net Guimps at 39c
Plain High-necked Guimps in white and
cream.
Lace Collars at 39c
Dainty Collars of imitation Venise and filet
lace in roll styles.
Satin Collars at 29c
Satin Collars in flat and roll styles in white
and colored washable satin.
Colored Vests at 59c
Vests of cotton poplin and Linene in all the
prettiest colors, plain or embroidered.
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