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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (April 11, 1920)
THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND, APRIL 11, 102O r BILL WOULD GIVE LAWDTO SOLD ERS Tentative Scheme Means Reclamation Huge Areas. MONEY CREDIT ALLOWED r Veterans Will Get $1.50 for Kucli Day of Service Total Fund to Go Toward Purchase. OREGOMAX NEWS BUREAU, Washington, April 10. The draft of a eoldiers' settlement bill combining the alient features of the Mondell-Lane bill and the Fordney bill, together with some recommendations made by the American JLesion, has been com pleted by the Hawley subcommittee of the house -ways and means com mittee. This tentative bill, which makes possible the reclamation of large areas by both irrigation and drain age, is understood to stand a pood chance of being adopted by a full committee. An appropriation of $25, O0K.OOO is made for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1921, and the same sum thereafter each year for nine consecutive years, meaning a total of 2."0. 000.000. For the administration of the func tions arising ' under the bill a na tional soldier's settlement board is created consisting of five members to include the secretary of the Interior and not less than three soldiers. Land to Be Acquired. The board is authorized to acquire lands necessary for soldier settle ments by gift or purchase and the secretary of the interior, with the approval of the president, la au thorized to withdraw such public lands as may serve the purpose. The board is empowered to perform all work necessary for the permanent de velopment of the projects selected, to be one or more in each of the several' tates In which such projects are found feasible. The lands are to be subdivided into soldier farm units suitable for the support of a family and dedicating may be made for community and other public purposes. Townsites suitable for the purposes of the project may be established and de veloped. Veterans of the world war, either soldiers or sailors, shall be allowed a credit of $1.50 a day for the total number of days served between April 6, 1917, and November 11, 1918, the full amount thus computed to be ap plied on purchase price of the land. The balance shall be paid in amortiz ing payment extending over a period of 40 years or less, at the option of the settler. Two Ynn Grace Given. The veteran settler will have two years from the time of the original credit for his war services before be ginning his amortization payments. Amortization payments will bear in terest at the rate of 4 per cent yearly. The lands also will be open to American citizens who served in and were honorably discharged from, the military or naval service of the 'na tions allied against the central powers between August 4, 1914, and Novem ber 11, 191S, except that they shall not be entitled to the per diem credit for service as stipulated for soldiers In the service of the United States. Lands acquired under this would not be subject to state, county, mu nicipal and local taxation and assess ment for a period of five years from the date of execution of the soldier's contract of purchase, and thereafter only upon the appraised value 'of the aettler's interest In the land and im provements. Other Land Open. The board may, through an agree ment with any soldier settler, make loans for, improvements and the pur chase of livestock and equipment in this aggregate not to exceed $1500. Soldiers may take lands reclaimed under other acta of congress and be subject to the same per diem credits and loan privileges. A plan of co-operation with these States which have provided funds for soldier settlements is also authorized. The board is given authority to enter into contracts for such co-operation and shall then establish a branch ad ministrative office in that state, which shall, so far as practicable, handle all matters connected with project affairs In that state. When the state furnishes not less than 25 per cent per annum of the necessary funds to carry on develop ment of projects within its borders, the state will be authorized by the national board to carry on the selec tion, acquisition or subdivision of the land, improvement of farms and the aid and direction of development after settlement. The board is obligated to utilize so far as possible the services of sol oicrs in the development and admin istration of the projects. This bill, If approved by the full committee, will probably be incor porated In a' general bill to cover all the six or seven plats for soldier relief legislation, which will include the cash bonus, homes in cities and towns, paid-up life insurance, and Vocational training. NO DEMAND MADE HERE days. The message received by Babe read : "Eleven engines have returned on the Chicago Junction railway and about 75 (or half) of the engines have returned on the Milwaukee. A great Improvement is noted on the 'orth western. About 250 men have re turned to work on the Milwaukee, where the trouble started, and have pledged themselves to uphold the brotherhood laws. I believe condi tions will be normal within a few days." Trainmen Asked to Co-Operate. In a message sent by President Lee to officials of the trainmen's locals, tne trainmen were urged to operate against the strikers in the fullest possible degree. In this message it was asserted that the walkout was based on a personal grievance of Grunau, leader of the newly-formed Chicago organization and that the question of an increase of pay was injected after the strike had been called. "dip-Building Snpplieii Held l. That large Portland industries will be hammered immediately by the rail road strike was indicated in a state ment from the G. M. Standifer Con struction corporation last night that about 100 cars of shipbuilding steel consigned to that company were en route to the Standifer plant, and, ac cording to reports were in territory where traffic was completely tied up. H. V. Jones, general superintendent of the Standifer Shipbuilding plant at Vancouver, ald last nfght that, while some of the material tied up by the strike was not needed immediately, part of it could be used at once if it were here. No workmen have been laid off at the Standifer plant as yet, but Mr. Jones said that if the steel did not arrive within a week or 10 days, the operations of the plant would be seriously hampered. Kedernl Spying Charged. At a meeting of strikers today, John Grunnan, head of the yardmen's association, who conferred earlier with District Attorney Clyne, told the men that department of justice offi cials were "spying on their meetings." Mr. Clyne was in conference today with Attorney Mitchell, assistant to Attorney-General Palmer, who ar rived from Washington. "PHOXY" TELEGRAMS BLAMED Switchmen In Idaho Reported Mis led by Propaganda. BOISE, Idaho, April 10. (Special.) The strike of railroad yardmen has entered Idaho. Yard torces at Poca tello and at Nampa have gone out and rumors circulating in railroad circles say further walkouts may be expected. Boise yardmen were still at work to night, but there was said to be con siderable strike talk. An embargo has been declared by the Oregon Short line on shipments routed through Nampa and Pocatello on account of the walkouts. This will affect Boise shipments. Shipments are beginning to pile up at Pocatello and the freight office there has been Instructed to receive no more con signments. The purpose of the strike is not clear. The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen instructed the Nampa yardsmen Friday afternoon to "remain on the job," according to information received here. "The switchmen have presented no demands and no one seems to know what it is all about," said one rail road official. "There seems to be no head to it." "Phony" telegTama In circulation among railroad men at Nampa have confused the situation, it is said. These telegrams purport to show that the walkout Is of wide proportions and urge "united action." So far as Idaho is concerned the strikes seem to be offshoots of the disturbances in the east caused by so-called "outlaw" unions. Governor Davis has Issued an ap peal to the switchmen who struck at Nampa to assist in moving hay cars to eastern Idaho where the stock is in need of forage. ALBANY STRIKE SHORT-LIVED Three Switchmen Quit Jobs, but Later Return to Work. ALBANY, Or., April 10. (Special.) Three switchmen employed in tho Albany yards quit work early this morning in sympathy with the un authorized strike, but decided later in the day to return to work. The switchmen in the Albany yards work on three shifts and it was at 2:30 this morning that the men quit work. The engineer and fireman of the crew of five men then on shift stayed on the Job. At 7 o'clock this morning the crew of the next shift went to work and no delay or trouble in handling trains was experienced. The three strikers held a confer ence at 10 o'clock with the local switchmen who stayed on duty and decided to return to work. THE DALLES YARDMEN' OUT Entire Force on "Vacation" and Freight Traffic Stops. THE DALLES, Or., April 10. (Spe cial.) Strike of yardmen originating in Chicago today spread to this city when 20 switchmen, the entire force in the local yards, quit their jobs on what they facetiously term a vaca tion. Freight movement is paralyzed lere, although passenger traffic is being maintained on schedule. The Dalles ia the only point on the O.-W. R. & N. where all switchmen have walked out in sympathy with the "unauthorized" strikers in Chi cago. The strike is a headless one. No demands have been presented to the STRIKE OF SWITCHMEN I'EARS LEADERLESS. AP- Freight Traffic in Five Portland Yards Paralyzed Large In dustries to Feel Effect. (Continued Prom First Pafre. strike came and will remain until it is over unless ordered elsewhere by iis superior officers. In company with the local general chairmen of the order, he went to the hall where the meeting of the switchmen had ween called Friday, but when th meeting was called to order by one of the men who announced that he was the chairman, the visiting offi cials were asked to leave the room. "So far as 1 know there is no lead ership to this strike," said Mr. Babe yesterday at the Imperial hotel. "In my opinion it will all be over by Monday. Apparently it is a disturb ance that will be over a3 soon as the switchmen have had time to think about it. The Lever act ended the strike of miners, and I cannot under stand why the government has not taken steps to put an end to this." In a telegram from President Lee of the trainmen. Babe was advised yesterday that the outlook from the headquarters, with full information available from the strike centers, was that it would crumble within a few :i:iaaii!Wsiiiiiii:iiiuii!iiiii.i:iriiiUii:;i!i!iTiii;i:iUiitnififii:i:iJiti:i1iii W IxCJ I - i J. ummmmmmMrmimi-mmwmwtg For Every Home A Player Piaio ' MASON AND HAMLIN PIANOS Every home needs a Player Pianomeeds it for the comfort It brings, for the entertainment it offers, for its educational influence and for its everreadiness to amuse, to furnish music for the informal dance or the impromptu gathering. wane curawrm jnLiSL ji 0? MAN ' Far more desirable than any Player that we know at even price is the Euphona. Tested by years off use, it has proved its durability and its musical worth, but it is the beauty off its design and its great simplicity and ease off operation that-especially attracts. 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The railway management has promised six freight handlers for the local station. Heretofore the maximum force has been four, and recently, on account of wage dissatisfaction, it has been Impossible to keep more than two or three men constantly at work. In consequence consignees bombarded railroad headquarters with protesting telegrams until a promise of remedy was forthcoming. Aberdeen Crews at Work. ABERDEEN, Wash.. April 10. (Special.) Seven switching crews employed in the railroad yards here are working and are not expected to TF you've never tasted it, there's a delightful surprise awaiting you . when you eat RedRock" Cottage Cheese It's different from the ordinary kinds, and it comes to you freshly made every morning rich, foamy milk and cream in their most appetizing form. "From Meadows of Clover" Watch for The Comet walk out as a result of the switch men's and enginemeu's strike. An em bargo, however, exists on all freight on the O.-W. R. & N. to Portland. Freights to' Seattle, Tacoma and Cen Ing been declared on the Northern Pacific. Big game herds are increasing rap idly on the four United States big tralia sre still open, no- embargo hav- game reservations. The Necessity of a Competent Examination THE -wondrous handiwork of weavers whose skill has been inherited through gener ations is gloriously revealed in these rich, colorful Oriental Rugs which have been gathered in generous variety from the Far Countries P e' r s i a, Turkey, China, and India. An impressive exhibit, this one worthy of your serious con sideration, for it is one of America's largest collections of genuine Oriental Rugs. Cartozian Bros., Incorporated . Est. 1906 Washington, near Tenth. V A A ar-Bigliel. farKlghlrd, nxtlanut.tir or whatever the visual Iron hie may ls Ihln wmdrrful Innlrumriit re flect, that knowledge Tilth unerring poit I venrfl to th operator. g,, 1 It is in the doing of things that we learn how' to do them. '! 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Prices for This Sale Bring to You a Positive Saving of About One-Third Those in search of high-grade fabrics for waists, dresses or trimming purposes will be delighted with the novel designs and pretty colorings of these beautiful Georgette Crepes then, again, if you pre fer plain colors your taste may be suited, for all the best colors are here you have choice from a won derful variety of Georgette Crepes in qualities that will appeal to every lover of silken fabrics, with an added appeal that comes in the underpricing. You Can Well Judge the Unusual Values Offered at This Sale by the r oiiowmg Ujjertngs 40-Inch Georgette Crepe, 2JS9 Yd. The well-known Yellow-Board line of good quality All-silk Georgette Crepes comes full 40 inches wide and in a big range of staple and new spring colors, including black and white. Chiffon Cloth at $1.15 Yd. Good, durable thread silk Chiffon Cloth, plain or crepe finish 40-inch width and a wide selec tion of colors. Priced less than today's whole sale cost. Novelty Georgette Crepe, $235 Yd. All-Silk Georgette Crepe in handsome new floral and Egyptian designs all from the lead ing manufacturers and exceptional values at the above price. Embroidered Georgette Crepe at $4.95 Yd. . Extra quality Georgette Crepe in 40-inch width both all-over and flouncing' effects comes in the leading spring colors such as navy, brown, taupe, gray and sand, nbroidered in self or contrasting colors in beautiful designs. EXTRA! " AT V4 OFF Our Regularly Low Selling Prices This Week We Specialize on Women's Stylish Stout Suits, In a Sharply Defined Difference in Design and Treatment to Especially Appeal to Women of Stout Figure You Have Unlimited Choice at a Discount of 25 Per Cent From All Prices From $39.75 to $90.00 Smart Suits that have refinement that comes from artistic designing and a difference that is apparent to women who know Suits that possess just the right fullness the collar waist line and sleeves fixed with artistic exactness these, together with skilled workmanship and high-grade trimming and lining are the points of sharply defined difference between the ordinary and the refined between the ordinary and the models that "slenderize." The materials are fine Navy Blue Serges and Tricotines. All sixes are in the assortment and prices range from $39.75 to $00.00 with a uniform discount of 25 during this spe cial introductory sale. Special Sale of Corsets $1.79 and $2.59 R. & G. Henderson Merito Calma Empire About twenty-seven lines of rich fancies and brocades, average and sport models, to be closed out at one-half price and LESS. To fully realize the importance of this value-giving, you must, of course, see the models themselves. You will find here both back and front lace styles in coutils, batiste, fancies and brocades. A x.' P" F7Ck You have choice fit nine models in average and sport AL O-Lef 7 styles in heavy coutils and brocades sizes 20 to 30. Many less than half price. Af" 'ou kve coice of . 18 styles in average and sport mod- Xxl. DiOU eis these are the pick of some of our old line stock and come in every conceivable material, fancy brocade and overweight coutils. Sizes 20 to 30 but not all sizes in each style. To say that these quotations are out of the ordinary expresses it but mildly the values offered are truly immense. Come and let these values speak-for themselves. r A Timely Sale of Spring Style Curtains at $3.95 Pair Housekeepers will find this to be a most opportune time to purchase Curtains. We have secured an especially attractive assortment in Marie Antoinette, Bonaz, and Irish Point 6tyles. They come in white, cream and ecru in good widths and 2,A yards long. Specially priced for this sale at $3.95 a pair. Scrim Curtaining at 59c Yard An extensive showing of plain and drawn work styles others with colored border. All on sale at 59. Curtain Rods at 13c Each Good strong Brass Curtain Rods extending from 30 to 54 inches and finished with silver knobs on sale 2 for Hoc. ' OUR MEN'S SECTION Is Splendidly Prepared to Supply Your Needs in Trustworthy Mer chandise at Popular Prices Caps at $1.50 to $2.50. Styles for both boys and men. Union Suits, $1.50 to $2.00. Fine cot ton mesh garments, in all sizes. Underwear, $1.0O garment. Balbriggan. Shirts and Drawers in all sizes. Union Suits, $1.50 to $3.00. Jersey Ribbed Cotton Union Suits; seasonable weight. Uniforms, for carmen the Regulation blue and white stripe garments. 25c Extraordinary! What 25c Will Buy! At This Sale in New England Grey Granite Ware A Wash Basin? a Pudding Pan, a Lip Sauce Pan, a Mixing Bowl or a Milk Pan. Your Choice for Other Special Offerings Are 14-Quart Dish Pans $1.25 17-Quart Dish Pans $1.45 10-Quart Preserving Kettles $1.49 6-Quart Covered Berlin Kettles $1.15 4-Quart Pudding Pans 35 3-Quart Preserving Kettles 35 Double Boilers $1.50 12-Quart Water Pails $1.49 Glass Wash Boards 75 Brass Wash Boards 75 Blue and White Coffee Pots 98 Glass Mixing Bowl Sets $1.39 Pint Size Vacuum Bottles ....$1.09 1, 1 and 2-Quart Aluminum Sauce Pans; Set $1.09 Tungsten Light Globes 35 each or $1.70 box 20, 40 and BO-watt. Our Store Now Opens at 9 A. M. The Most in Value The Best in Quality Store Closes at 5:30 P. M. Saturdays at 6 P. M. UN .:!! in !!! fill 1 lllllj 1 'ii 'iin L 1