THE SUITOAY OREGONIAN, PORTLAND, NOVEMBER 7, 1920
GQMPEBS AND PLUMB
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Election Returns . Indicate
Rebellion of Labor.
CHIEFS MANDATE FAILS
Senators W1k Stood by Esch-Cummins
Railroad Bill Are Re
elected With, Aid of Workers.
THE OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU.
Washington, Nov. 6. Careful exami
nation of last Tuesday's results, now
that the election returns are prac
tically all in, discloses that it wag a
bad day for Samuel Gompers and the
Plumb, plan league. ,
More than 90 per cent of organized
labor is shown to have refused to be
delivered to Mr. Gompers" party. His
political advice was absolutely ig
nored all along the line. In fact,
many members of organized labor
appeared to find the deepest satis
faction in voting against the man
date of their leader.
There has been an evident tendency
for some time on the part of the
members of organized labor to treat
the aged president of the American
Federation as a pensioner, returning
him in nominal leadership in recog
nition of the better days when he
was more inclined to lead and less
Inclined to dictate. -
Krch Martyr of His Measure.
Not a single pctive champion of
the Esoh-Cummins railroad bill,
which was made the test by the party
of Mr. Gompers and Glenn E. Plumb,
fell by the wayside last Tuesday.
True, -Representative John J. Esch,
chairman of the house committee on
interstate and 'foreign commerce, was
defeated in the Wisconsin primaries,
but that was a calamity rather than
a triumph tor labor. Esch opposed
any drastic anti-strike legislation and
was so gentle in framing the labor
provisions that he was accused of
straddling.
Esch opposed the Cummins anti
etrike provisions which came over
from the senate and also the Webster
anti-strike privision. What Is the re
sult of defeating Esch? The man who
defeated him cannot succeed to his
important committee chairmanship
and the new chairman will be Samuel
Winslow, a wealthy manufacturer of
Massachusetts, who Is likely to be
less considerate of Mr. Gompers and
Mr. Plumb than was Mr. Esch.
. Plnmb Plan Enemies Re-elected-
In .three states the Esch-Cummins
law was made the chief issue in sena
torial contests Indiana, Iowa and
Wieconsin. In Indiana the Plumb
plan league and all of the forces that
Gompers could rally went against
Senator James E. Watson, who was
"liaison officer" between senate and
house during the long struggle over
the passage of the bill. Watson has
won by slightly less votes than Hard
ing carried the Hoosier state.
In Iowa Senator Cummins was
fought by the same elements because
he was held responsible for the origi
nal anti-strike publication in the
Esch-Cummins bill. He has more
votes to spare in the little state of
Iowa than Mr. Gompers appears to
fcsve controlled in alj the country.
- a Wisconsin, Senator Robert M. La
toilette, leader of all the radicals,
went on the stump against Senator
Lenroot and put an Independent can
didate in the field for senator because
Lenroot supported the Esch-Cummins
law. Lenroot won handily.
Harding Supported Henarc
. Senator Harding's election in itself
emphasizes the utter lmpotency of
both Gompers and Plumb to deliver
the railroad vote. The republican
presidential nominee spoke for the
Esch-Cummins law on the stump and
when the campaign was over a very
large per cent of the railroad men of
the east and middle west were sup
porting him.
In the house were several men
marked for defeat by the Gompers
Plumb forces, among them helmc
Speaker Gillett and Representatives
Webster, of Washington; Cooper, of
Ohio; Garland, of Pennsylvania: New
ton, of Minnesota, and McArthur, of
Oregon.
All will be in their accustomed
seats In the next house with com
missions from their constituents
backed up by votes last Tuesday that
leave no doubt as to how the folks
back home feel about their records.
On the other hand. Representative
Sims of Tennessee, who opposed, the
Esch-Cummins law and was the foster-father
of the Plumb plan bill, was
defeated in the primaries, as were
several others who followed his
course of surrendering to dictators
)wno are snown oy me recent election
to have been repudiated by their own
followers.
Government Control Repudiated.
u ne result 01 the election Is accept
ed as meaning that the people of the
United States wish to give the new
railroad law a trial, having faith that
In the end it will be preferable to turn
ing these vast transportation proper
ties over to the government to be run
by politicians, as was the case be
tween December SO, 1917, and March
1. this year.
former coal burning: railroads which
have been electrified. ,
"And in addition to the caving in
coal, we must not overlook: the sav-
Irig in transportation facilities. Under
the present . system, fuel must be :
hauled to many different coaling sta- ;
tions on the roads, so as to be availa- .
ble for locomotives.
"With the electrification of the
roads and the construction of genera- I
ting, stations and power plants, coal I
would only have to be delivered to
these plants, with the result that i
thousands of cars, would be released J
to be used in handling other com- I
modules."
Edward Wanamaker, electrical en
gineer for the Chicago, Rock Island
and Pacific railroad, told members of
the American Railway Electrical En
gineers' association, in convention at
the Auditorium hotel, that electrifica
tion of the roads their only salva
tion. .
"The prices of coal and fuel oil
have been constantly on the In
crease," he said, "and while the pres
ent rate of wages Is being paid there
win te no decrease in the price of
transportation. Consequently, the
only alternative Is to utilize our vast
water power resources and electrify
our railroads.
OPEN EXCHANGES ASKED
FARMERS SEEK ENTRANCE TO
. BIG GRAIN MARKETS.
RATES CLOSING MILLS
Lumber Shipment Stops Because of
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Advances, Says Consul.
"WASHINGTON, Nov. 6. Recent In
creases of from 35 .to, 40 per cent in
Canadian railway freights have prac
tically stopped lumber shipments
from British Columbia to the United
States, according to a report to the
department of -commerce today from
E. A. Wakefield, consul 4.t Prince
Rupert.
During the last 12 months the consul
said British Columbia exported 20,
000.000 feet of spruce and 60,000,000
shingles to the United States, while
the only lumber now being shipped
was contracted for before the rate ad
vances. Spruce mills are closing down
or curtailing operations, he added.
SAVE COAL, WIZARD URGES
Stelnmetz Tells of Vast Economy
' Possible by Electrifying Lines.
"The complete electrification of all
railroads as a solution .of the coal
ettortajce - and the freight congestion
was advocated at a luncheon of the
Electric club in the Morrison hotel
by Dr. Charles P. Steinmetz, the elec
trical wizard from Schenectady, N. T.
"The railroads are the greatest
users of coal in the country,"- said
i yTr. steinmetz, -yearly consuming
r millions an i- millions of tons of fuel.
-By the electrification of railroads
and the Installation of electrical lo
comotives, a saving in fuel of SS per
cent would be made. These figures
are not guess work; they -are the
result eX . statistics gathered.. Horn
Privilege or Collectively Selling
Products Demanded; Action by
Federal Authorities Is Urged.
CHICAGO, Nov. 6. Request that
the federal trade commission and the
attorney-general -or other' public au
thority be called on to take necessary
steps to open grain exchanges of the
country to membership of co-operative
companies, unless the exchanges
act themselves, was made In a resolu
tion adopted totfay at an executive
session of the farmers' marketing
committee. The resolution follows:
"Whereas, The principal grain ex
changes of the United States bar co
operative companies that distribute
their profits in proportion with the
volume of business handled from
participating in the buying and sell
ing of farm products, and whereas,
the same prevents producers from
collectively celling their own prod
ucts in the markets of the country,
thereby creating a monopoly . which
is not in harmony with the spirit of
American institutions; -
"Therefore, be it resolved. That we
call upon the federal trade commis
sion, the attorney-general or other
public authority to take such- steps
a may be necessary to open the said
markets to the membership of co
operative companies unless the grain
exchanges shall voluntarily fio the
same at once."
BRITISH FAVOR HARDING
President Wilson Never Forgiven
for His "14 Points."
(Copyrleht by the New York World. Pub
lished by Arrangement.)
LONDON, Nov. 6. (Special cable.)
Whatever Interest is -taken here In
the presidential election very distinct
ly favors the republicans. This sen
timent is attributable to various con
siderations. There is bSstUitv to the democratic
party because -President Wilson never
has been forgiven for the 14 points
and his efforts to nave the Versailles
treaty framed upon them.
There is antagonism because Cox
declared himself friendly to Ireland's
claim for self-determination. It Is
also believed that with the republican
administration in power at "Washing
ton imperialistic and other deals will
become more feasible, as America will
count for less in world politics.
COMMERCE BODY MEETS
North Idaho Chamber Appoints
Secretary Vnder Salary.
LEWISTON. Idaho. Nov. 6. (Spe
cial.) The nsrth Idaho chamber of
commerce concluded its sessions here
today with adoption of a plan for
permanent organization under the di
rection of a paid secretary. George
E. Weeks of Coeur d'Alene was made
secretary-treasurer with the power
of manager.
Permanent headquarters will be
established either at Lewlston or
Coeur d'Alene.
Officers ejected were: F. W.
Mitchelin. Nex Perce, president; G. E.
Weeks, Coeur d'Alene, secretary
treasurer, and a vice-president from
each county. Coeur d'Alene was se
lected as the place for the meeting
next May.
RHEUMATISM -RELIEF
From Its Dreadful Pains anal Acnes,
Stiffness, Soreness
la properly to be sought r in a good
blood medicine, because authorities
say rheumatism is a blood disease;
acid has entered the blood, settling
in the muscles and Joints. That's
what makes the sharp, sudden, shot
like pains, causing you to jump and
cringe in agony.
Hood's Sarsaparilla. comprises rem
edies that every physician prescribes
for rheumatism, combined with other
blood-purifying, tonic and strength,
building .ingredients in a formula
vastly superior in make-up and in
curative power. It does give positive
relief! Thousands say so. So will you.
For a fine lajcatlve take Hood's Pills.
Adv.
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taught in eight three
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Friday evenings, ad
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evening. 8 to 11:30.
Best orchestra music.
Plenty of desirable partners and
practice. No embarrassment. Sepa
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alone is worth double the price. ' You
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must have practice. Join a real school
with professional Instructors (not a
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hours. UII'R.t GRAD BALL Thurs
day evening. November 11. Ladies 40c.
gentlemen 75c. Don't miss this. Tell
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DIAMONDS
MOUNTED AND UNMOUNTED
"GIFTS THAT LAST"
CORRECTLY PRICED
WASHINGTON ST. 'AT PARK
MAIL ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION
SOFT COJL PRICES DROP
OPERATORS REPORT DECX.IXE,
WITH OUTPUT INCREASING.
National Associatoin Says Immedi
ate Needs Are Met and Surplus
Will Re Stored for Winter.
WASHINGTON. Nov. . Soft coal
prices are on the decline, a statement
tonight from the National Coal asso
ciation said.. They have dropped 26
per cent in several fields and produc
tion is running at more than 12,000,000
tons a week. It said, adding that the
"Immediate soft coal wants of the
nation" have been met and a surplus
for storage against winter is being
accumulated.
With cars available and a high
production assured, "prices in the
market will continue to drop," the
statement predicted.
"Operators in soft coal fields," it
continued, "where unusually high
prices existed,' have 'Within the last
10 days been setting up fair practice
clmmittees and, working in conjunc
tion with Attorney-General Palmer,
have put under way a determined ef
fort to eradicate abuses in the hand
ling of coal. Coincident with this ef
fort prices In these particular fields
have already begun to fall."
Tbe association also gave out 'a
statement by its president, Colonel
D. B. Wents, denying that "the bi
tuminous operators had sought to per
suade Secretary Tumulty to Influence
coal priority orders to their advan
tage." '
competition of ships under other flags
by operation on a sound basis, any es
tablished American steamship com
pany must proceed with caution In
orderlirg the construction of passen
ger liners."
Harding Not to Meet Obregon.
BROWNSVILLE. Texas., Nov. 6.
Plans to bring about a meeting be
tween President-elect Harding and
Alvara Obregon, while the senator
Is In this section, have been dropped
out of deferejice to Mr. Harding's de
sire, for complete rest, it was an
nounced today.
OCEAN FARES MAY RISE
Steamship Companies Can't Afford
Reductions Yet.
NEW YORK. Nov. 6. Steamship
companies cannot yet afford to reduce
passenger rates and may be obliged to
Increase them, P. A. Franklin,' presi
dent cf the International Mercantile
Marina company, declared today just
before sailing for Europe on the
steamship Olympic.
Of present plans for American ma
rine expansion, Mr- Franklin said:
"The nation has not yet digested
Its war-built fleet of merchant ships.
Until it does and until the new mer
chant marine is privately owned and
can stand on its own feet against the
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This Sale at $11.95. " '
Coats at $43.75
Fashionable Coats well made with silk linings and the late
style features. The materials are fine Bolivia, Suedine and
Velours with Sealine Fur Collar or with plain cloth collar. All
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EXCEEDINGLY IMPORTANT UNDERPRICED"
OFFERINGS IN t
Laces, Silk Nets, Georgettes
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Popular and Dainty Materials for Evening r rocks, Waists,
Blouses, Fancy Work and Holiday Gift Making. Values
of Surprising Importance. Our Fancy Goods Section
Invites Your Immediate Inspection of the Following Un
derpriced Offerings:
GEORGETTE CREPE
THIS SALE -$1.15 YD.
An excellent quality Georgette Crepe, 39-inch width, in big
range of street and evening shades. A very desirable fabric for
blouses, party dresses and negligee specially priced, $1.15 yard.
CHENEY'S CREPE CHENETTE
THIS SALE $3.00 YD.
This well known, high-grade Georgette Crepe in all the wanted
fall shades, at the new price $3.00 yard.
LACES AT 25 YD.
The last-day sale of these Laces, 9 and 12-inch width Shadow
Flouncings; 5-inch heavy Filet Edging and Van Dyke Points with
beading top. Wide Novelty Lace Bands and Edges, Imitation
Crochet Jfands and Edges, Silk Maline Lace Edges, etc.
ALLOVER LACE AT $1.98 YD.
A' special offering of the popular Silk Laces in dotted and all
over patterns in 36-inch width. This lace comes in black, brown
and navy.
y2 PRICE FOR METAL BRAIDS AND EDGES
A clean-up of all. broken sets and odds and ends in Gold and
Silver Braids and Laces, from 5 to 12 inches wide. An extensive
assortment to select from. ' .
40-INCH OMBRE CREPE '
THIS SALE $2.19 YD.
A special sale of this dainty, sheer fabric for making pretty
negligees, smocks, blouses and dresses. This crepe is all silk and
comes in a fine line of beautiful colors.
72-INCH SILK NET
THIS SALE $1.98 YD.
A fine English silk tulle net, in a 72-inch width, in all desirable
colors for party and dancing frocks.
CHANTILLY LACE FLOUNCING, $3.98 YD.
Handsome Black Silk Chantilly Lace Flouncings, 40 and 45-inch
widths. ' All imported French Laces in pretty patterns.
CHANTILLY FLOUNCINGS AT $1.29 YD.
Broken lines of French Chantilly Lace Flouncings, all silk, in 18
to 24-inch widths. This lace flouncing comes in black only.
METALINE CLOTH AT $1.39 YD.
. This 36-inch Metaline Cloth comes in gold, silver, steel, antique
pink, coral, turquoise, cerise in plain or crepe finish. Very desir
able for underdrapes, hats, etc.
OFF ON LACE FLOUNCINGS AND BANDS
At this splendid saving you have choice from Margot, Filet and
Net Top Flouncings, 18, 27, 36-inch widths some Bands to match.
EXTRA 1 MEN'S
FLANNELETTE GOWNS
REDUCED" TO $2.25 EACH
Well made, well fitting Gowns cut full
to size. All sizes.
EXTRA! MEN'S
FLANNELETTE PAJAMAS
REDUCED TO $3.60 SUIT
Regulation style, two-piece Pa jama
Suits of fine quality flannelette. All sizes.
EXTRA! MEN'S
UNDERWEAR
REDUCED TO $2.35 SUIT
A standard quality Natural Gray
Heavy-ribbed Cotton Union Suit, in
all sizes. .
DOMESTIC GOODS
HAVE REACHED BOTTOM PRICES IN THIS SALE
COMFORT CHALLIES
AT 25c YD. t -
36-inch Comfort-covering Challies shown
in many pretty designs and colors.
WHITE OUTING FLANNELS
AT 35c YD.
36-inch perfect quality White Outing
Flannels of good weight.
LONGCLOTH
AT 39c, YD.
Nainsook-finish Long Cloth in 36-inch
width perfect ' weave.
72x80-Inch Cotton Sheet
WOOL-MIXED BATTS
AT $1.95
Fine Wool and Cotton-mixed Batts made
in one-piece, 72 by 90 inches and 2 pounds
in weight.
STRIPE OUTING FLANNELS
. AT 25c YD.
27-inch Fancy Stripe-style Outing Flan
nels in light and dark colors.
PILLOW CASES
AT 39c EACH
Well-made Pillow Cases, 42 by 36 inches,
of good durable muslin.
Blankets at $3.48 Pair ;
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KNIT UNDERWEAR
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Check from these special offerings and see how well we are prepared to supply your, needs,
quality perfect in making, fit and finish. Satisfying underwear at worthy price reductions:
Every offering is of standard
Children's Cotton Fleece Vests and Pants, priced special, per
garment 60 to $1.30
Children's Wool-mixed Vests and Pants, garm't..$1.75 to' $2.50
Misses' Cotton Union Suits, suit. ............ .$1.15 to $1.85
Misses' Wool-mixed Union Suits in both high neck, '
long sleeves and Dutch neck, elbow sleeves. -$2.15 to $5.50
Boys' Cotton Fleece Union Suits, suit $1.50 to $1.75
Boys' Wool-mixed Union Suits, suit $2.50 to $4.50
Women's Cotton Fleece Vests and Pants, garment. .......$1.35
Outsizes, garment $1.40
Women's -Wool-mixed Vests and Pants, garment $1,79 to $6.00
Women's Heavy Cotton Fleece Union Suits .$1.98
Outsizes, suit $2.25
Women's Medium-weight Combed Peeler Cotton Union
Suits in all styles, suit $2.50
Outsizes, suit $2!75
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