The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current, August 21, 1921, Section One, Image 13

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Newspaper Page TextTITE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, PORTLAND, AUGUST 21, 1921 la mmenuns SAVED BYIERICIFLAG J. J. Handsaker Describes Near East Conditions. OLD- GLORY RESPECTED People 1'Iee Before K emails Army, hut (Moslems Do 3fot Molest Orphanages of Kelief. Tales of fighting between the Greeks and Turks in the contested area of Armenia, which has been the scene of fighting for so many years, are contained in a letter Just received by The Oregonian from J. J. Hand saker of Portland, now In Armenia for the near east relief. The pres ence of an American flag over an orphanage at Ismidi saved all in the building from the Turks, reports Mr. Handsa.ker. "From the lips of H. C Moffett, who is the director of the near east relief unit at Ismid. and from other workers, I heard a moat stirring story of recent events. In which America again played the part of the good Samaritan," wrote Mr. Hand saker. "For some reason the Greeks on June 22 decided to evacuate the ter ritory near Ismid. They had been in control for some time and had several warships anchored in the bay at a point between Ismid and the town of Bardizag, which is directly opposite. They also had a bod-y of several thou sand troops at Ismid and many others over at Bardizag. At 10 o'clock at mght the Greek commander sent no tice that he would withdraw his troops and warships the following morning. . This meant that the Kemalist army would come sweeping through these towns immediately after the departure of the Greek forces. It was not known even by the Greeks how many men Kemal Pasha had in the immediate vicinity. It was known, however, that these forces were only six miles away. Maddening? Scenes Prevail. -Miss Sophie Holt of Duluth, Minn., who is in charge of the near east relief orphanage at Ismid, told me about the great excitement In the town when the news came that the Greeks were about to leave. Miss Holt now has 350 girl orphans In her care. There are now 70 of these chil dren at the trachoma hospital on the hillside above the orphanage. I may add that the orphan boys at Derindje are there only temporarily and di rectly because of the Greek evacua tion of the town of Bardizag. At Bardizag the near east relief main tains an orphanage where these boys were comfortably cared for, but they, with all the other people in the town, were obliged to move when the Greek commander decided to withdraw. "In the two towns of Ismid and Bardizag and the surrounding vil lages, more than 33,000 people moved out within ten hours after the Greek commander gave notice. The most maddening excitement prevailed on both sides of the bay. H. W. Kings bury, in charge of the near east re lief orphanage at Bardizag, managed to secure Dassage for his 285 orphans on a Greek vessel, and they were taken safely to Derindje. Miss Holt said that she waited with fear and trembling the approach of the Kemalist forces after the Greeks had withdrawn. She did not know what might happen. "Miss Holt told me she believed it was the American flag and one other thing that saved them that night. That other thing was the presence of an American destroyer In the bay, sent down by Admiral Bris tol. The admiral also sent a landing party of ten men to the orphanage and ten men to the hospital. Day light saw the harbor empty of Greek Vessels. American Humanity Fine. "Both Bardizag and Ismidi are now practically deserted. Where the peo ple are no one seems to know. In the haste of the evacuation members of families were separated. It Is terrible situation, but no more terri ble than Hundreds of other similar instances In the history of this sorrow-stricken land. After seeing what I have seen, after knowing from per sonal experience what America and the American flag mean here, I am devoted more deeply than ever be fore to this great humanitarian cause. Our steadying hand, as well as our contributions for the sustenance and rehabilitation of these innocent suf ferers, are needed now as never be fore. I want to say, too, that the Armenian orphans I have sees at Constantinople, at Ismid and at Derindjl are fine specimens of boy hood and girlhood, and give every promise of great leadership among their races. "When the 225 boys at Derindje gatnered today on the pier as our ship was leaving and sang with great gusto and feeling our good old Star Spangled Banner, it brought tears to my eyes. I want the folks back home to know-that It is a good work we are'doing a worth-while work.' Mr. Handsaker has visited Derindje where the near east relief ship took a cargo of flour recently. At Derindje the near east relief maintains a large warehouse. Ivrmalist Army in Control. "Derindje really consists of noth- . lng more than the warehouses them selves, which are huge structures covered with corrugated sheeting and built alongside the waterfront," he ays. "Around the warehouses, in an area comprising not more than five acres, is what might be called the near east relief compound. The lim its of this compound are marked by a barbed Wire lence, which wa erected by the British when they were in possession of this territory The entire country is now in contro of the Kemalist army. To me it was a most significant sight to see Kemalist soldiers that is. Turkish soldiers patrolling the outside this barbed-wire stockade, while in ' side the little children, helpless or phans to the number of 250, rompe and played fearlessly under the pro ; tection of the American flag. '"The orphans are housed in a la'ge . building, which formerly was used as a stable. You would be delighted to see evidences of the ingenuity of these boys and girls, none of them more than 15 years of age, trying to make habitable their temporary quarters in this former stable. They have built little cots for themselves, mostly out of pieces of boxes re ceived at the warehouses. I noticed on many of the boxes the name of Oregon, showing that those very or phans had received the benefits of the contributions of the people of our state." - VETERANS T0GET HELP Traveling Contact Vnits to Hear Claims for Federal Aid. BAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 20. Help Is to be taken direct to disabled ex cervice men of California, Nevada and Arizona py two traveling- contact i units. eonAistlnc rtf rpnr pnlat.ivi-s of . 1 . - . i tne Dureau or war risK. insurance, me federal board for vocational educa tion and the United States public health service. j For the next six weeks about 40 j towns in the three states will be I visited by the units, each made up of J eight workers, and the ex-service men will be asked to meet the units and present their requests for vocational training, compensation and medical treatment. The requests will then be sent to San Francisco for approval and to Washington for final award. Transportation will be provided the disabled men from their homes to the nearest towns in which the units will stop. Claims for medical, dental and surgical treatment will be settled on POH.TL.ANI GIRX. LAVXCHES OWN ADVERT15UG SERVICE. ; 4 Bushnell Photo. Mia Amie II. Brnna. Miss Amie B. Bruno has sev ered her connection with the Botsford-Constantin-e Advertis ing agency to offer specialized service to a few clients. This will be known as the Brunn Adver tising Service, located in the Northwestern Bank building. During her association with the Botsford agency Miss Brunn was responsible for many ad vertisementa of western prod ucts appearing in national mag azines in color and) in- newspa pers throughout the country. Among them was the campaign for Jantzen swimming suits, which received favorable com ment in Printer's Ink. Prior to her agency connection she was advertising manager for Lip mah, Wolfe & Co. for two years. Miss Brunn, who was a reporter on a local paper, left that work to Join the advertising staff of the Meier & Frank company. She spent several years in New York studying art and adver tising. the spot and immediate provision made for needy veterans. Co-operating with the three federal gencies all volunteer veteran relief organizations will assist in going over me districts to locate and assist dis abled veterans. The following organ izations will help: The American Le gian. Veterans of Foreign Wars. Dis- Dled American Veterans of the World War, Military Order of the World War, Red Cross, Knights of Columbus, Salvation Army, Y. M. G A. and the Jewish welfare board. ohn1 w. McGregor dies Resident of Portland Since 1889 lassea at His Home. John W. McGregor, a resident ot Portland since 1SS9, died at his home at 190 Cherry street, August 6. He was born in Pittsburg, Pa., March 21, 1853. He took up the work of locomotive machinist in the Porter Bros.' locomotive works in that city. where he was employed until August 15, 1889. Thence he came, to Port land, where he- worked for the South, em Pacific in' the capacity of fore man in the shops here during the greater part of the 29 years he was In their employ. He retired from the service with the railroad company in 1918 on ac count of failing health. Mr. Mc Gregor was a member of the Odd fellows lodge. No. 24, of Pittsburg, and also of the Order of Independent Americans of Pittsburg, and the Washington lodge, No. 46, of the Masons of Portland. The Masons conducted the funeral services in the Roee City cemetery. He is survived by his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Sadie Dirk, and a son. w. Howell McGregor, all of Portland. A eister. Mrs. Maggie Garrett of Wilkensberg, and two brothers. Thomas and James McGregor of Pittsburg, Pa., also survive him. ROAD WORK NEARS END Dcadborse Hill Grade to Be Fin ished in Six "Weeks. EUGENE. Or., Aug. 20. (Special.) Deadhorse hill grade on the upper McKenzie highway west of the sum mit of the Cascades will soon cease to be a terror to motorists, accord ing to U E Harlow, county commis sioner, who with J. C. McLeod, state highway engineer for this district, made a trip to this point Thursday. The contractors expect to finish the job in about six weeks. Another stretch of the upper high way about a mile long, near Alder Springs, is being worked and this contract is progressing, said Commis sioner Harlow. Road Supervisor Charles Neal Is rapidly completing his reconstruction job on the high way just west of Blue River and will begin the rock surfacing within a few days. CONCRETE PIPE ORDERED Section of Hood RiTer Irrlgatinj Flume to Be Replaced. HOOD RIVER, Or., Aug. 20. (Spe claL) At a meeting of the directors Thursday, the Farmers' Irrigation company, which waters a large por tion, of the west side orchard district authorized E. E. Newell, Irrigation engineer, to replace the Metcalf flume, a section of the company s system in the Belmont district.- with concrete pipe. The estimated cost of the improvement Is $3500. The company, which last year In stalled a low-pressure system for ir rigating vacant lot tracts In the heights residence section, plans with in the next two years to place a large amount of permanent construction, the estimated expenditure running close to $50,000. - Montana Klwanls to Meet. BILLINGS, Mont.. Aug. 20. The first convention of the Kiwanis clubs of Montana is to be held here August 29. when the state ia to be reorgan ized as a district. There aro five citie3 organized now. The loca" club is preparing to entertain the dele- Sates at the first sessions. EASY TERMS Walnut oblong: extension Dining; Table, size $12.50 Cash Big 28x44-inch plank-top quar tered oak library table . Similar to Cut $19.75 Sat We Also Carry a Tremendous Stock of Used Goods, and We Sell Them on Easy Terms at Very Low Prices WE PACK CAREFULLY AND DELIVER TO BOAT OR DEPOT FREE OF CHARGE TYPING TAUGHT BY JAZZ IDAHO SCHOOL. FETD-S XEW rSE FOR POPtlLAB MTJSIC. 'Phonograph Is Turned Xooso and Students All Move Fingers in Time to Rhythm. BOXSE. Idaho, Aug. 20. (Special.) Jazz music makes good typewriters. This is the opinion of members of the Boise school board. They reached this conclusion this week when tihey gave their approval to a number of bills to pay for phonograph records. When one of the members of the board ventured the- Information he under stood the records were for the music department of the high school he was surprised to learn that instead they were for the commercial department. The explanation was then made that one of the main objects in the teach ing of typewriting, after tie student has mastered the touch method, is to promote an even distribution of mo tion in touching the keys. The easiest method discovered was to Bet the phonograph going in the class room with some exceedingly spirited record where the music has a marked rhythm and set the class busy on dictation. This may happen to be Sousa's lat est march. Perfect time is kept by 20 tvDewriters. all writing different copy PudIIs taught under this method, their instructors say, have a mastery of the keyiboard which enables them to write for hours without tiring and they make better typists than those pro duced by the old system. HUNTING SHARKS EXCITING SPORT DECLARED TO BE SAFE FOR MODERX BOATMEN. r Hawaiian Fishermen Said to Have Hunted Man-Killers With Dagger or Spear. HONOLULU. T. H., Aug. 20. Thrills occasioned by riding the surf in out rigger canoes or on native sun boards, or standing on the rim of the continuously active volcano ot Kilauea and gazing down into the roaring, tossing sea of molten lava. have an active rival in the keen ex citement that accompanies- the hunt ing of the shark in the waters out side the coral reet that encircles tne island of Oahu. Newspaper men who are coming to Honolulu In October as delegates to the Press Congress of the World will find that shark hunting goes hand in hand with other sports, and. although intensely exciting, is In no way dan gerous. The shark hunters go to sea in a launch or sampan which tows a dead white horse. When the fishing grounds are reached the boat begins to circle about, and soon the fins of sharks may be seen cutting through the water. If one Is an expert he may harpoon a shark as it turns over to strike, or he may try his Vuck with a high powered rifle. The shark is a furious fighter, and, . once harpooned or caught with hook and line, displays amazing strength. But he finally tires and is gradually hauled aboard and then dispatched. There are few Hawalians living today who care to meet a shark In the open water and right him as their ancestors did. In the olden days a Hawaiian . armed himself with a hard, wooden, double-pointed Javelin et These Prices Bo. 45x54, and 4 beautiful chairs to match, up holstered in genuine blue leather. Theset$Qg50 for UO $2.50 a Week Coil Springs Guaranteed steel coil springs with heavy steel frames $8.95 k 11 L about 18 inches long, and with the center portion large enough to permit a good grip. He then let himself down into the water. As the shark approached and turned over to strike, its greait jaws open to their full width, the Hawaiian, with a quick movement, thrust the javelin between the jaws, one point penetrating the roof of the mouth and the other the lower jaw. The shark, thus unable to close his mouth, and helpless, was either speared or allowed to swim away, as the Hawaiian chose. There were some daring fishermen who would attack a shark single handed, armed only with a short dag ger or spear, depending upon agility in the water to avoid' the monster until the time came to strike. PLANT OFFERED TO BEND WATER COMPANY PROPOSES TO SELL SYSTEM. 'Plan to Obtain Supply in Tunralo Oreek Blocked by District's Threat of Injunction. ' BEND. Or, Aug. 20. (Special.) An offer to sell to the municipality the water system, including rights and distribution facilities through which the Bend Water. Light & Power com pany serves the city of Bend, was made today in a statemnt issued by Charles A. Brown, president of the company, who arrived here a few days ago from Chicago. Mr. Brown made his proposal following a three-day survey of local conditions. The price which the company would consider Is original cost less depreciation, he said. Water now used by the city Is taken from the Deschutes river, passing through a chlorination plant to ef fect thorough sterilization. For omi time the Bend Water, Light & Power company has considered obtaining a water supply from Tumalo creek, but recently officers of the Tumalo irriga tion district threatened an injunction if any steps were taken toward this end. Another factor which prevents the company from seeking -to obtain water from the Tumalo is the addi tional cost which would necessitate an increase in the prevailing water rate. The cost at which the system could be transferred to. the city has not been estimated, but it Is known that it would exceed $100,000. SHRINE OUTING ARRANGED Valley Clubs to Gather at -Albany Park Septemiber 5; The first annual reunion of Willam ette valley Shrine clubs will be held at Bryant's park in Albany Monday, September 5. The outing will be un der the direction of the Albany Shrine club and plans have been made for similar outings each year In differeht parts of the valley. The Al Kader patrol, band and drum corps will be in attendance, as will the divan of Al Kader and many of its members. The committee has announced that boating, dancing and swimming will be among the amusements provided for the Shriners. Hot coffee will be served by the committee. Special rail road rates are promised. PrlnevlIIe Ships Cattie. PRINEVILLE, Or.. Aug. 20. (Spe cial.) During the past week 11 car loads of cattle were shipped over the City of Prineville railroad to Port land by the following: W. I. Dish man, two cars; S. Rogers, two cars; James Cram, three cars; Baldwin Cat tle & Sheep, company, four cars. BUCK'S COMBINATION RANGES Bake in the oven with coal, wood or gas. Warm kitch en in winter. Cool in summer. Only ne stove to clean. We take your old stove or gas range in ex change. Balance very easy terms. Guaranteed for 23 Years i ; V 4 9x12 Wilton Velvets -S47.50 9x12 Axminsters --837.50 9x12 Brussels Rugs S27.50 9x12 Fiber Rugs 17.75 9x12 Grass Rugs .. -.$ 9.85 9x12 Matting Rugs .... $ 5.85 These Rugs Are Absolutely Priced at Pre-War Prices and Less 185 First Street OUT OF FINLAND URGED TO JOIN BAITIC UXIOX WANTS NATION IN SEW ENTENTE. Esthonla, Latvia and Lithuania Sign Alliance Which Makes Them Buffers. RIGA. Latvia. Aug. 20. Efforts are cow under way to induce Finland to join the Baltic union, which became an accomplished fact with the signing of various conventions leading to a triple alliance of Esthonla, Latvia and Lithuania. In diplomatic circles here the sign ing of these conventions is considered as a great step toward the potential formation of a united military front from the Arctic to the Black sea against any aggression from soviet Russia. Latvia and Esthonla are understood to have signed already a military con vention. Lithuania has not yet been included in this, but is expected to be shortly. Fear that Poland, which Is expected to be in the union later, might object to any immediate inclu sion of Lithuania in the military con vention until the Vilna dispute be tween Lithuania anad Poland is set tled deterred Latvia and Esthonia from admitting Lithuania at this time. The latter country, however, through her foreign minister. Dr. Puritsky, is understood to have given assur ances that Lithuania will stand with the other two nations on any political question of Importance. Trade, railway and other conven tions already signed or about to be signed Include all three countries. None of these Baltic states fears any Immediate aggression from Rus sia. Their statesmen, however, con sider the Russian situation so full of possibilities that they desire to take no chances, some of them have ad mitted privately to the correspondent. In their fight for political and eco nomic stability, toward which- they are making rapid progress, these lit tle republics constantly have before them the specter of danger were Lenine's regime in Russia either to crumble Into anarchy or be succeeded by some government determined to include in a united Russia all of the little peoples who have broken away and formed independent governments. These statesmen consider the for mation of the triple alliance a fairly adequate safeguard against any of these eventualities. The protection would be stronger, they say, were Finland and Poland and possibly Rou- have at least made a splendid start. One of the participants in- the con ferences of the three nations said: "It is natural that this union can have no offensive aim, but the cordial rela tions of the union's members prove ami testify Its safety and security The great powers will now have to reckon seriously with this entente." One of the Riga newspapers char acterizes the Baltic entente as "i chain of states standing between the two main revolutionary coun-trie Germany and Russia destined to play the role of frontier guards be tween Europe and Asia." VETERANS TO GET LAND 19,0 00 Acres to Be Opened to ex Service Men Next Month. INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Aug. 20. (Special.) Nearly 19,000 acres of land will be opened to ex-service men nex month, according to advices to na tional headquarters of the American Legion. In September 9222 farm n 1 1 1 Via nnn a s4 rk K -t n-i no t ao 4 a Tt t w Vtv ex-servlce men of the world war on the North Platte irrigation project in' lost of the Talkie I FREE Willi" TrifTi an ered free with reum with any Buck's Combina tion Range this week. . FREE W fil Near THE HIGH RENT DISTRICT Wyoming. A week later, September 16, 57 farms will be opened on the Shoshone project in the same state. For 60 days the filing on the farms will be restricted to ex-service men. The North Platte land, formerly the range of nomadic cattle, is now dotted with productive farms, made possible through - irrigation. More than 100,000 aeres of the former range is now producing alfalfa, sugar beets, corn and potatoes. . - The Shoshone tract is In a line dairy country and is suitable for gen eral farming. This district is rapidly becoming populated. UTILITY HEADS CALLEO IN State Tax Commissioner to Take Tip Valuations. SALEM, Or., Aug. 20. (Special.) Frank P. Lovell, state tax commis sioner, has written letters to the heads of various utility corporations oper ating in Oregon, asking them to call at his offices in Salem within the next few weeks to discuss the valua tions of their respective properties. Levying 'of taxea on these corpora tions will not be completed until December, but because of many In tricate problems Involved in making the assessments officials of the va rious concerns will be given an op portunity to be heard. This, Mr. Lovell believes, will eliminate mis understandings and prove more satis factory to all concerned. WORK TO BE REORGANIZED Changes in Office of City Attorney Grant Expected. Reorganization of the forces and work in the city attorney's office is planned by City Attorney Grant. Stanley Myers, deputy city attorney. i9 slated to resign to accept the of fice of district attorney in the gen eral 'shift that will take place if Chief Justice Johns is confirmed to the judicial post in the Philippines. E. T. Lansing Jr deputy district at torney, has announced his resigna tion to fake up private law practice. Mr. Grant has not announced his Sloan's Keeps Mosquitoes Away Soak a piece of absorbent cotton, cloth or sponge with Sloan's Liniment, hang it in your bedroom or tent. It will keep the mosquitoes away and let you have a good night's rest. Sloan's Liniment quickly takes the sting out of mos quito and other insect bites. Good for all sorts of ex ternal pains, aches, strains and sprains. Liniment&Sa TrvMir-UT Big Time 1 V-flllVHl 1 on the BOAT SWAN SERPENTINE, HORNS YAMHILL DOCK 8:45 Dining; Table, 48-inch quartered oak plank top; Buffet full quartered oak, 6 fine heavy box seat Chairs; all perfectly matched in handsome waxed oak finish. Set complete iit V 8 $12.50 Cash I Beds 2-Inch Continuous Post Beds $11.85 EASY TERMS WE T7 tf TT 1 0 K Yamhill St. appointment to fill Mr. Myers" place, but said that a general reorganiza tion of the work would be made and that only one deputy would be ap pointed at this time. Prune Prices Pleasing. SHERIDAN. Or.. Aug. 20. (Special.) "We are very well pleased with the opening prices for the fall prune crop J a lip 0(300 A YEAR TO PAY W"? IT WVm. $2.50 a Week Fleaters at Pre-War Prices SI DOWN Places Any Heater in Your Home' CHARGE NO INTEREST MAIL ORDERS CAREFULLY EXECUTED as announced Thursday by the Oregon Growers' asociation," said C. R. Thompson, local manager of the asso ciation, today. "I have personally seen a large number of the growers and all express satisfaction in regard to the new price. The Sheridan dis trict will begin prune drying about the middle of September. The crop Is very light, due to frost of a year ago and heavy rains this npring.' CO. RUPTURE is uncomfortable and dangerous and should be held with a good fitting Truss. Our success is due to being able to properly fit Trusses without Truss torture. LAUE-DAVIS DRUG CO. TRUSS KXPKRTS 173 Third St. Portland. Or.