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THE OREGON. 'SUNDAY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, SUNDAY MORNING, ; DECEMBER. 28,' 1913. MEDIA mm IE OF WEST UMATICLA PROJECT Hundreds BeProvided for; Exception'1 to Governme'nt Restrictions, SONS OF VETERANS TO HAVE. DRUM CORPS of Families Would ll " ' YQSf; I IraWj5r piliSliiil liilife - z: - jifiililiill ;v;'v'5Sf. is- 17; J r nr ie' rr lv. Cif ;J t'--::''-'-f a r :""' I;K'A uu LA Lt L Ji k:i;: J HteSSJwU lii) k) (lb) k9 yC&j T - ' . ' ' - .j . .- ' Point la Sr. 0. J. Bmltb's SUt meat. , There is no reason Iwhy work on the first vnlt of the west Umatyia extension should not begin at once. Citizens of Oregon filing on 4 20-acre tracts in the extension should not be bound by the A clause requiring residence within 50 miles of the project, pro- vided they contract to improve the property within a certain pe- rlod, eay four years. Experimental work will be ad - 4 vocated to determine the feasible lty of conducting gavernment-de-4 veloped electric power from Ce 4 lilo to the west Umatilla project, 4 to be served to settlers on the same cost basis as water. Actual settlers who lack money but work hard and who 'must make the land pay for t Itself, should be given two years . before being required to make a first payment '- , Development and settlement of the first unit of the west Umatilla irriga tion project should add 1600 families to the population of Umatilla county, said " Dr.- Charles J. Smith, now of Portland, but formerly resident of Umatilla coun ty, In a statement yesterday. The reclamation of the additional 80, 000 acres possible to the project would give opportunity for adding between four and five thousand more families, he predicted. "Now that $800,000 has been appro priated for the first 10,000 acre unit, there shouud be absolutely no delay, or excuse for' delay, In getting the work started,;1 declared Dr. Smith. VThe Im portance of this project and the amount of time already consumed In getting it under way should give additional war rant for expedition." Dr. Smith Is chairman of a committee of 10 citizens appointed five years a& to promote, the west Umatilla project. The authority given and appropriation made for reclamation of this first 10. 000 acre unit are considered a victory due in large part to the work of this committee. Uvea Lone In Stat. Dr. Smith came to Oregon from Ohio 23 years ago. Twenty-two years he lived in eastern Oregon, and the last year In Portland. His public services have been many. He was mayor of Pendleton and a member of the Pen dleton school board 18 years. He rep resented Umatilla county in the state senate for eight years. He has been a member of the state board of health for several years. Added interest is given Dr. Smith's views at this time because of the fact that he is being prominently mentioned throughout the state as a possible candidate for the democratic iKMSltiatlon for governor. ' 'T believe citizens of Oregon should bkglven every inducement to settle upon and develop these lands," said Dr. Smith. "The clause requiring residence within 60 miles of the tract filed upon Is, gen erally speaking, a very good thing, but it would be highly desirable, under cer tain conditions, to except Oregon citi zens from this requirement x Would Be Profitable Scheme. "Suppose that Charles Richmond of Portland files on one 20 acre tract, and j on the adjoining tracts Ole Olson and John Johnson of Scandinavia. Richmond hag money but he cannot profitably live on the. tract. Olson and Johnson have no money, but each has a family which . could be working, each on Its 20 acres, while Olson and Johnson were employed by -.Richmond to work- on hi 20 acres. The result would be that Richmond's tract would be developed. Johnson and Olson would be making a living from wages paid them by Richmond, while their families thus supported could be at work getting their own land Into shape for production. Everyone would be beneflteed and none lose. Should some such privilege be given under the requirement that the person hiring his Improvements see that the land is de veloped within, say, four years, I think it would be more certain to secure the development of the entire project on a basis insuring profit to the settlers and averting loss to the government, which, . of course, is the thing most to be de sired. Cheap Power ICeans KneV "Another possibility that has its ap peal is the development, by the govern ment, of electric power at Celilo and the transmission of this power to the project where it might be served to the settlers on the same cost basts as the water. Cheap power would mean every thing In the reclamation of the land In that district, and we hall urge experi mental work that will determine the feasibility of such a plan. "The forest service is to carry on a serlep of experiments on the west Uma tilla project that will be of Interest to the entire state. Strips 200 feet wide will be reserved at Intervals of every half mile. These will be used as public roads, and will be planted to forest trees that will serve a wind break and aid in demonstrating what kinds of forest trees may be best grown in the district. "Another privilege that I believe would aid the settlers In making good would be the extension of the timo for the fjrst payment on the laad until the second year. 4 Climate Is Ideal, "The importance of the west Uma tilla project lies not alone In its rich soil and thfc meteorological conditions that make It the most Ideal district In the state for the production of melons, fruits and vegetables as well as grain; being but S00 feet above sea revel It is practically exempt from frost danger. The climate Is as nearly perfect a could be Imagined. d , I ' "It Is but 6 hours &f express from the Portland markets 'and Its peaches and melons and grapes can be gotten here over night It Is served now by two express lines and three freight lines. Upon the completion of the Panama canal boat transportation will be afford ed. It may easily take rank as one of the most prosperous and productive dis tilcts in all the west." - George Allen, Raymond Beach, Harry -Beach, Marshall Bingham, George Abele, Glenn Hull, Francis Auterson, Rob- Baok row, left to right- ert Dodson. Front 'row, left to right Edward Smith, Clemmeth Breedlove, Fraln Walker, Harley Davidson, William Hansen, Carr, Beverly West, Benjamin Hansen. Eugene Hull, George Ellis A fife and drum corps, fujly equipped and Uniformed, and to be composed en tirely of sons of veterans of the Spanish-American war. Is being organized by the local veteran camp which has put the problem in the hands of ' a committee Including A. O. J)avldson, Dr. J. O. Abele, James Kennedy and L. E. Beach. Yesterday afternoon at the armory 17 youngsters assembled for organization and It was a most lively, enthusiastic bunch of "kids" that could possibly be imagined, lured with the hopes of possessing a real drum and real drum sticks, that lined up afcthe command of Mr. Beach and attempted to solve the mysteries of "left-face" and "right face." Their eyes were not on the command er, nor were their thoughts on the commands he was giving, but Instead all attention was directed to the door of the assembly room, through which they momentarily expected to see their supply of drums appear. The instruments were delayed and the youngsters chafed under the necessary restraint. All wanted to go to the store themselves and save the "hlrln' of a slow wagon that alnt goln' to get here terday," aa one of the would-be and will-be drummers expressed It Three weeks is the time set for the arrival of the uniforms for the 82 chaps that are to compose the corps. "Gee, that's as bad as free months or aa never comin', " declared the rfame youth whose enthusiasm bubbled over, to the extent of wanting to go for the drums. When the boys were commanded to line up for a photograph, 17 were in line, and there were 17 varieties of Ideas of a military carriage which were assumed to conform with each boy's Ideas. Some stood with chests out and others, knowing that they had been told to stand erect and put chests out, failed to properly discriminate between chests and stomachs, 'mere were those also who could not be soldiers unless they had uniforms so they stood with hands in their pockets, much to the dis gust of others with a better Idea, until a kick or a yank displaced the wander ing appendages. The boys will be put through their stunts every Saturday at 2 o'clock, and will be drilled to take part in the an nual theatrical and minstrel show that the Spanish-American 'vets" are to give at the Orpheum theatre February 10 and 11. Next summer the boys will be taken into encampment at some point near Portland where several days of real army life will be afforded them. STAFF OF NEWSPAPER IN CALUMET ARRESTED FOR INCITING RIOTS (Continued From Page One) They were charged with breaking the necks of children they, pulled off the struggling mass in the stairway and with, pushing men, women and children out of the second story window of the building. Sheriff Cruse charges that the publi cation of these and other stories is part of a conspiracy to incite the strik ers to engage in rioting. Investigation Is Expected. That the expulsion of President Moyer of the miners from the district will help force a congressional Investigation for which the federation has -repeatedly asked, was the belief expressed tonight. Congressman W. J. tacDonald, whose home Is in Calumet Is expected to ar rive here tomorrow to personally inves tigate the strike situation and obtain first hand Information regarding Wed nesday's horror. Congressman McDon ald has always supported the Interests demanding a congressional inquiry, and it is believed his visit is significant Claude I. Taylor, head of the Michi gan Federation of Labor, will also ar rive here tomorrow to take charge of the strike. Both Governor Ferris and George B. Nicholls of Grand Rapids, special prose cutor appointed to handle the strike cases and the grand Jury investigation today asked Sheriff Cruse for full In formation concerning the Moyer affair last night The grand Jury, which has been Investigating the strike violence In this region, will resume Its sessions next week at Houghton and reports to night said that an Investigation of the Moyer affair would also be made. Tomorrow will be a day of funerals In Calumet. The remains of 64 of the horror victims will be escored to their last resting-place tomorrow, following funeral services in six local churches. Members of the federation bereaved as a result of the panto today contin ued to refuse to accept aid tendered by citizens of the district, because they were ordered not to disobey President Moyer. A number of - wagons loaded with supplies departed from the citi zens' relief headquarters today for the homes of miners, many of whom are practically starving, but returned with their loads untouched. Washington, Dec. 27. "The situation in the Calumet strike region Is very grave, but I cannot say at this time whether or not It is a fit subject for federal investigation." This statement was made tonight by Secretary of Labor Wilson after he had received a telegram from Charles E.' Mahoney,. vice president of the Western Federation of Miners, informing him of the assault on Moyer and Tanner in the strike district. This message was the first Information received other than that contained in press dispatches. "We urge that you do everything possible' to bring about a federal in vestigation," Mahoney appealed. "I expect to hear Monday from J. B. Densmore, sent to represent the de partment at the ecene of the strike," said the secretary. "Whatever acjion this department takes will be largely determined by what he says. This latest development has complicated the situa tion and I shall give it my entire at tention until the crisis Is past." HOG CHOLERA PLAYS HAVOC- AT ABERDEEN Aberdeen, Wash., Dec. 27. Cholera has wiped out numerous droves of hogs in the eastern part of the county. There seems to be nothing that can stop the ravages of the disease. Farmers have lost heavily. REMOVAL OF KANE, U. OF W. PRESIDENT, AROySES GOVERNOR (Continued Vrom Page One) . in lemrn&eeHtth among the state uni verslftesf the United States. I pre fer that' the selection of a new presi dent b in the hands of a board having the confidence of the general public to a greater degree than seems to be the case with the present board. Feeling as I do regarding tne matter, It is my intention to appoint three or four mem bers on the board of regents of the Uni versity of Washington by January 1, for the purpose of protecting the edu cational work of the university. "I decided, upon, becoming governor, to make the changes in the personnel of the board of regents gradually, feel ing that It would bo much better to follow this course tiian to make imme diate changes. This course has been followed by ma up to the present tlma, successors having been appointed only In the case of Charles P. Spooner, who resigned on account of moving from the state, and also In the case of How ard Q. Cosgrove, resigned. "Now that the condition I was en deavoring to avoid has been brought about by the action of the board of re gents in the dismissal of President Kane, I deem it to be advisable to also make the changes on the board. of re gents now. instead of waiting until their present terms' would expire. The members whose successors will be ap pointed have today been notified. The names of the new appointees will b announced not later than the first o January." - ' 1 On -January 1 the present vacancy on the industrial welfare - commission III be filled. A successor, to Mm. Theresa McMahon, whose term expires on that date, will also be appointed. Mrs.' McMahon will not be reappointed. BOSTON MAIL SHOWS A 1000 PER CENT GAIN ..I. -,i . i Boston , Dec. 27. When the postal staff of Boston resumed normal speed today It was estimated that the local mail, Incoming and outgoing, during; the first four days of this week, weighed 2231 tons and that 3,300,000 package were handled. This Is an increase of more than 1000 per cent STATE FAIR BOARD TO MEET JANUARY 5 (Htlem Bureau of The Journal.) Salem, Or., Dec. 27. The annual meeting of tho state fair board has been called for January 6, when offi cers will be elected and the board will consider plans for the new exhibit pa vilion, for which the last legislature appropriated $00,000. GIRL BEATS WAY Oil TRAIN IN BOY'S DRESS Lucille Adams - Adopts Male Attire and . Rides 'the ' Brake, Beams, .. REPORT THAT MILWAUKEE WILL START EXTENSION Centralia, Wash., Dec. 27. According to a report in circulation the Mllwaukte will soon after January 1 begin the extension of the Tacoma & Eastern from Morton, its present eastern term inus. It Is generally believed that the road will extend through the Cowlitz valley to Kelso and thence parallel the Northern Pacific into Portland. Sacramento, Cal., Dec, 27. Riding fht brake beams of boxcars In real ' hobo fashion, pretty Lucille Adams, aged IS years, arrived In this city, today-fro.it : her home in El Paso, Texas, bound for Butte, Mont., here, according to ber story to Matron Phillips of the Travel ers' Aid society, she has a position . stenographer waiting her arrtvat. "A girl friend of mine and myselt1. left our homes In El Paso several weeks v ago to beat our way to Butte, Mont."', the girl said. "We dressed as boya and , when we arrived at a city we would rev move the trousers and put on a plain1, skirt. "All went we'l until we arrived U j L,on Angeles, where ray companion be came separated from me. I .came to Sacramento expecting to locate her." - When she arrived here Miss Adams wore a flannel shirt, a plain blue skirt and a boy's cap. After a few hours' stay v here she resumed her novel journey. . REAMES TO REPORT ON . THE LAND FRAUD CASES (Wxuhlncton Bureau of Th JecruM ' ' Washington, Dec. 27. United States District Attorney Reames of Oregon has! an appointment to see the attorney general Monday and make a report on the California-Oregon land fraud cases, . "Until I have reported to the at-, torney general," he said today, "I feel that It would be Improper for me to say anything on the subject for publication." 10c MAJESTIC THEATRE 10c Special ! TODAY, MONDAY AND TUESDAY The Man In Black The Great French Detective Story in four intensely interesting and thrilling parts. "Fantomas" resembles the great "Zigomar?;- pic- ture, being filled with sensation and action from start to finish. 10c Three Days Beginning Today 10 c CHILDREN OF' SYLVAN ; GIVEN ENTERTAINMENT '..' ' i i . - - The Parent-Teacher association ' of Sylvan gave, successful Christmas en- ' tertainment and tree for the children. There were nuts, candy and oranges for all, and a Banta Glaus gave presents to the school children. ' A fine phonograph was presented to . the-' school by the From every viewpoint, a successful sale genuine, trenchant reductions from standard prices on stylish, serviceable apparel for men and women, boys and girls. Reductions, too, that come at a time when warm apparel is most needed. Every purchase you make now at these prices saves Test this sale tn the full vnn will nrnfit hv iff Boys' Knickerbocker Suits you money. Suitcases and Traveling Bags All Reduced $ 5.50 Traveling Bags and Suit Cases $ 4.95 $10.00 Traveling: Bags and Suit Cases.... $8.75 $15.00 Traveling Bags and Suit Cases $12.85 $27.50 Traveling Bags and Suit Cases. .. .$22.45 $35.00 Traveling Bags and Suit Cases $29.75 $19.50 Traveling Bags and Suit Cases. .. .$16.65 Men's Hats Reduced Men's Rainproof English Cloth Hats, formerly $3, reduced to .$1.00 Men's Austrian and Tipperary $3 Hats $2.00 Men's Fren.ch.$5.00 Hats now $3.00 No reductions in Brewer, Dunlap or Stetson Hats. Cluett Shirts Reduced Men's $1.50 Shirts now $1.15 Men's $2.00 Shirts now $1.35 Men's Underwear at Clearance Sale Reductions 'House Coats, Smoking Jackets, All Reduced $ 5.00 House Coats and Smoking Jackets.. $ 3.95 $ 7.50 House Coats and Smoking Jackets.. $ 5.95 $10.00 House Coats and Smoking Jackets.. $ 7.95 $12.50 House Coats and Smoking Jackets. .$ 9.95 $25.00 House Coats and Smoking Jackets. .$19.95 Batjirbbes and Dressing Gowns All Reduced All Reduced 79 Boys $5 Knicker Suits, ages 10 to 16, now f 2.50 55 Boys' $6.00 and $6.50 Knicker Suits, ages 8 to 16 years, now at $3.95 51 Boys' $7.50 and $8.50 Knicker Suits, ages 8 to 16 years, now at $4.95 Boys' Overcoats and Gabardines Sturdy garments, tailored in correct styles from fabrics woven for boys' wear. 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Ladies' $27.50 to $35.00 Coats now. , .$10.50 .....$14.85 ......$19.85 Ladies' Raincoats and Gabardines Reduced, including the famous Mandelberg garments. ; ; Ladies' $15.00 to $18.00 Raincoats ..$12.85 Ladies' $'20.00 to $22.50 Raincoats. . . . ... . .. .$14.85 Ladies' $25.00 to $30.00 Raincoats... . .. $19.85 Misses' Sport Coats Regularly $15.00, 18.00 ' and $22.50 now .... ... . . . v$11.85, $13.85, $16.85 ALL GIRLS', 0 ATS Ages ,6 to 14 years. ONE -HALF PRICE Regularly $6, $8.50r $i0, $12.50, $15. ' 1 ( n v ' "V ' '! "'. ' v.-. v'; r.''".1 '. v i r, 1 j Vi ! - .-'I "li u' .A'. '.5 . '"V -.1" ! Leading Clothier Morrison Street at Fourth Ladles', Aid aociety.,..!'. ..?. j vi '. x 1 XT