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THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, THURSDAY, " APRIL .13, 1918- RURAL CREDITS PLAN SI TO WORK , OUT VELL IN AUSTRALIA Settler Borrows Direct From Government Savings Bank on His Personal Contract, MERCHANT MARINE URGED ComvI tBtnl Bnr of SlaaraPore Bm Btst to WMUaftOBj ronuitr " S5rved at Sydney, K. T. W. - Tropical 'miasmas have eoored heavily tupon John P. Bray, United States con - sul general at Singapore, during the brief year of his residence there. He and Mrs. Bray are hero for a day on the 'way to Washington. They will leave this afternoon for Puget sound and thence eastward. - - - Mr. Bray formally was stationed at Sydney, New South Wales, until a year ago. Puring his sojourn In A us tralia he had opportunity to study the system, of raral credits that prevail there and today said it works out with ' great advantage to the settler and also to the state. , ,. System Is Explained. "The system' prevailing In .Australia Is about as successful a one as -one may encounter anywhere," said Mt, Bray at the Portland hotel this morn . ing. "The settler borrows his money i direct from the government savings bank on personal contract for as long a time as he figures it Will require. The rate of Interest Is not always th same, hut It Is always aa low as pos sible. The government bank loana as much money as the settler needs at the same rate of interest it haa to Pay for tha money plus just enough' to ad minister tho deaL "Instances of loss are so rare as to ha almost negligible. By means of this cheap money, the settler is given heart; he works to repay the loan and usually does so well within tha Sttpu- , lated time. The time ranges from five to 20 years, depending upon circum- ' 'stances. . Qovernment Does Work. "Irrigation in Australla'is conducted " entirely by the government. Dams are built, canals are dug all at govern ment expense and by government engi neers. The settler rys a fixed cum per year for the use of the water. Just as he would pay for calico at the store. If he has -19 acres, his cost is ons tenth that charged for 100 acres. This system also appears to work well and there is none of the scagidal that some times . surrounds private irrigation . projects in the United States." Mr. Bray reiterated statements made yesterday by George E. Anderson, United States consui general at Hong- kpng regarding America's share in world trade and its restriction by laak - of an adequate merchant marine. "I have read Mr. Anderson's state tnents before the Chamber of Com rrierce." said Mr. Bray, "and must say : I indorse them. Soma Buslaese Transacted. ' "Although commodities that reach the Straits Settlements from the United States have to be trans-shipped from Hongkong, this nation already doe some business there and the peo ple are eager for more American -goods. They cannot get them, how . ever, so long as the ships are so in frequent. - , "I believe a merchant marine is a 'nation's best trade asset and especially in ' these times of war, high ocean freights and destruction Of tonnage. Great Britain has always had first call on the trade Of tfco Indian ocean he . cause most of the territories are Brit ish, possessions. But these times have been hard on the . British trade and America, could do much with enlarged shipping." ' Mr. Bray came In unannounced, as , he is traveling as quietly as possible because of his illness. He expected to remain at theshotel practically alt day to rest up from his long ocean voyage. Pupils, to SIlow; Stakespeare Is Not "Dry ; H ; st ( v at. t tt' .tt t - st n h it , st st Young Actors Aim. to Upset tke Old Theory 1 Marjory Hill as Xlermia. g Jack -Bandore as Fhllottmtsv 3 Atleena Smith as HJppolyt. 4 Ray mond McGrew E&en. 6 Edith Turner aa. Helena. -Bertrand Woods as .Demetrius. " ' The June '16 class of Washington high school will present Shakespeare's Celebrated comedy "Midsummer Night's Dream" in the school auditor ium, the evenings of April 19 and 20. The Washington high players are un undertaking to produce Immortal Will's delightful play on a scale hitherto un attempted by a high school production in this city. Prominent and talented members of the graduating class have parts and in vleW of the Shakespeare tercenten ary being celebrated this year the pro duction is most timely. Here's what tha school's press agent says about the production: "This production Is coins; to he so unlike any other that you have ever seen or ever will see, and so utterly amaxinsr and surprising, not to men tion comical, in its working out that Immediate recovery of your usual so briety wll be Impossible. "All of your opinions that Shakes peare's comedies are dry and uninter esting will be completely upset and turned inside out till they are no longer recognisable." enough to offset other evidence Indi cating that the mine layer Berlin ad mits a submarine torpedoed in the Eng lish channel was none other than the passenger packet Sussex. U-BOAT CREW WHO SHOT- AT SUSSEX, HELD r . Oaatsaad From Page Oee.) such attacks, it is regarded as certain by British officialdom that a break with the kaiser must surely follow. BRITISH CLAIM THAT GERMAN NOTE ITSELF - PROVES ATTACK MADE J London, April 13. British officials today professed to see in Germany's latest note to America positive proof that : the channel steamer Sussex was torpedoed. They point out that no other vessel in the channel was tor- pedoed at the same time, that the Sus sex was damaged at :50 p.' m., and . that the , kaiser's reply to United States inquiries admits a submarine attacked a ship in the channel at ... ' - At that time the Sussex was south Of Dungeneas buoys, In mid-channel. ' The ; German reply, say' the - British, fixes that identical location as the spot where a British mine layer was attacked and destroyed by a Teuton undersea boat. The Sussex was making 18 knots an hour when the explosion occurred. The ' German reply said the vessel sunk was going 18 knots. The Sussex's entira forward quarter was torn away by the -,f blast, the German reply says this hap pened to the mine layer. No passenger saw the submarine - The kaiser's note said the submarine was submerged when it launched its ; torpedo at the mine layer. ' Only In its description f the vessel ' attacked does the reply fall to tally v with the Sussex. It was argued here - . that ' the submarine commander In hastily sketching a likeness of his vic tim as he saw it through & periscope, might easily have erred as to details ' of its construction. This discrepancy, it la argued in London, is not great PRESIDENT CANCELS HIS ENGAGEMENT TO SPEAK IN NEW YORK Washington, April IZ. I. N, S.) Because of the seriousness of the Ger man and Mexican situations. President WUson today 'abandoned his plans to go to New Tork tomorrow night, And cancelled his engagement to cpeak there Saturday before the Young Men's Democratic club. Germany will be afforded an oppor tunity to ref rame and reissue pledges that International law will be observed in her submarine warfare. President Wilson so decided today and a formal communication, detailing what the United States government regards aa Improper action on the part of the submarine commanders, la being drafted. , It will be considered and probably approved at tomorrow's cabinet meet inc. at which time the president's off! cial family also will discuss the Ger man reply, denying responsibility for attack on the French channel packet Sussex, but admitting that Teuton divers were responsible for the sink ing? of the Manchester Engineer, Eng lishman, Berwindvale and Eagle Point. The. United States will not .accept the claim that the Sussex was not. at tacked. The state department is said to have evidence that the submarine commander attacked a "mine layer" at tha same time and near the same place where the Sussex was torpedoed, and this fact Is held by President Wilson and his advisers to make a complete circumstantial case against Germany. It will be claimed that American lives were endangered ruthlessly and with out warrant. -The German note in answer to Amer ica's representations in regard to Kai ser Wllheim's diver warfare, after be ing made public in Berlin last night. arrived in Washington today, and is elng decoded, according to announce ment by Secretary of State Lansing. It Is not so much our duty to be good, as to be good for something. For High-Class LADIES' TAILORED SUITS and Perfect Lines, Sae LADIES' TAILOR b:?fink 407 Eilers Bldg. PRICES REASONABLE Absolutely Removes Indigestion. One package proves it 25c at all druggists. v '''''""'"""iiiiiiiniiniiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii.r. I Portland Rose FestivaI-1916 Queen Contest j UUUU FOR ONE VOTE -VOID AFTER THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1916. Name - , Organization ..-...... . L . ' . - This coupon wilt count 'one .vote when Prooerl-r fine sent to Portland Rose Fes Ural Contest I&tinei SS7oX: western National Bank Buildins. CounonV m n h .fi 7.-fl?? and put in package with number Of votes written on top. Main 14J0-. H ........................... eestatsasias.ss.see.Vsil ............................. ,, Talked Woman Out Of Holding Him Up Beetle, Wash April IS. CP. N. S.) Requested by a 'Woman footpad to hold up his hands and deliver his valu ables, jr. A. Hoffman began to argue the matter, and finally succeeded in persuading the feminine bandit to abandon her intention and to surrender her gun. Hoffman claims the distinction of be ing; the first victim of the lady holdup. and is also rather proud of his conver sational ability. British Steamships Torpedoed and Sunk Xrfmdon, April 18. (U. P.) The British steamers Robert Adamson, 2926 tons, and Angus. 3619 tons, have been torpedoed and sunk, it was stated to day. Tha crew of the former was land--ed. The Angus, which was destroyed in the Mediterranean, was not armed. MILITIA GUARD FOR THE COLUMBIA RIVER HIGHWAY ACCEPTED Plans for Next Sunday's . Salesgirls' Auto Excursion Are Discussed af Meeting. COUNTY COURT NEWS JOINT CONFERENCE HELD Question of Having- Penalties for Traf fic, Violations Increased Zs Also Xttsoossed by the Leaders. Plans for regulating traffic on the Columbia river highway next Sunday, Saleswomen's day, were discussed to day by Roadmaster Teon, Sheriff Hurlhurt, C. C Overmire, presiaent m the Portland Automobile club, and H. P. Coffin, chairman of the committee on public safety. It was decided in a general way to accept the tendered service of $0 mem bers of the National Guard to assist the deputy sheriffs and specially depu tised members of the Automobile club Hi controlling speed maniacs and pre venting congestion. The patrol will ba-under the super vision of Mr. Coffin. Sheriff Hurl burt, Roadmaster Yeon and Mr. Coffin will make a trip over ths highway to morrow and select the points at which men authorized to Make arrests will be stationed. To Onard Against Accidents. In addition to men stationed perma nently at certain points. Sheriff Hurl- burt said he would have three or more deputies on motorcycles traveling up and down the road continuously. It is the expressed intention oz those having the matter in "charge that there Shan be no repetuon or last Sunday's accident and that offenders against the traffic rules will be dealt with severely and witnout xavor. "The county has a 11,250,000 invest ment in the highway," said Roadmas ter Teon. "It is. the greatest asset we have, and we cannot afford to have 11 destroyed by a few speed maniacs. Traffic rules must be rigidly enforced, and violators must be held to a strict account and taught that they cannot expect leniency through any influence, j political or otherwise. i "We may have to do as they do at Los Angeles, where the fine is $250 for the first offense, and 10 days in Jail, together with the fine, for the second offense." The plans being discussed now are to apply only for next Sunday. The permanent regulation under considera tion is to place the patrollngrof the road from the Sandy river, bridge to the county line under th direction of Roadmaster Teon, the sheriff to do the policing between the Sandy river and the city limits. At today's conference President Overmire of the automobllj club said that it was expected that there would be 600 automobiles available Sunday to convey the saleswomen over the highway. In addition to this there will probably be 1000 private cars if the weather is favorable. . The commissioners advised the coun ty auditor that the hoard did not ap. prove estimate No. 11, contract No. 9, in favor of the Pacific Bridge com pany. :z fir. y'--: 't-::. (y The request ' of the Department of Interior, V, &T geological survey. . for information regarding- rock production in Multnomah county, was referred to the roadmaster. v,.. . "The commissioners placed on file the report of the superintendent of bridges and ferries-regarding broken glass on Hawthorne bridge, and ns, copy sent to P. Q. Riggs. complainant. Paul Schwartx's petition - for the necessary Improvements of the Klser road was referredto the roadmaster with the request to see ' If he can comply with the petition. A report from John Dentson, f ore man Multnomah farm, showing re ceipts amounting to $201 and disburse ments amounting to $201 was placed on file. , Bids for the construction of four bridges on ' St. Helens road were re ferred to the' roadmaster for tabula tion, investigation and report. Warrants for Indemnity claims for stock slaughtered because of tubercu lar Infection were ordered drawn on the county treasurer as follows: Mc carty & Burnett, one cow, $12.50, and John gger, three cows, $56.23. The Indemnity cases of A. R. Dick inson, Emil Wahl and J. C. Aeby were set to be heard on April 10 at 10 o'clock. Recommendations of the roadmaster regarding the bids for construction of bridges on the St. Helens road were adopted by the board. The communication from the Kenton Traction, company making formal de mand that the Kenton trestle be re paired at once, was referred to F. M. Cortelyou, resident engineer Interstate bridge, for immediate decision. The Portland Livestock exchange was Informed that the resident en gineer of ths Interstate bridge has been directed to give his decision re garding the repairing of the Kenton trestle to the board at an early date. Upon the recommendation of H. D. Griffin, clerk of the board of relief, tfcs board ordered the taxes due from Mrs. A. French paid. The request of C TL Knowles re garding ths probating of the estate of Paul, Furbo. deceased, - was granted The request of Dr. M. B. Marcellus for the ! oiling- of the Base Line road through Monta villa' was referred to the roadmaster. " A communication from John R. Hughes, attorney, enumerating a list of damages alleged to. have been sus tained by W. F. Chamberlln by reason of tha grading of Columbia river high way was referred to the roadmaster. ' The Association of - Sons ' and Daughters of the Indian" War Veter ans was granted permission to use the ladies' hall In the court house on Thursday evenings. The application of A. L- Clark for the use of the hall on Friday was not granted. A communication from A. C. Me Micken, sales manager of the P. L. & P. Co. "relative to electric light and power service on the Columbia river, highway was referred to the road- master.'-"" ' -- ;'L" - ' v 'l , The petition of Stephen Busch that the - delinquent . tax tor 1817 on lots 1 and 2, block Id, In West Portland Center, be declared void, was referred to the district attorney for advice. - The communication from Dr. Earl Smith regarding Commissioner Holman was placed on file. - The Port of Portland was requested to cooperate with Multnomah county in making a fill at Multnomah Falls for parking purposes as suggested by the roadmaster all arrangements in regard to handling: of equipment for said till to be approved by the board of county commissioners. PROFESSIONAL TRY0U1S TOfflGnT AT THE EMPRESS In addltloV ta' the all star bill at the Empress this week, there will be special added attractions at tonight's second show? when professional tryout acts will be presented for the approval of the audience. No performer works so hard as the ambitious enter tainer trying to break lntoFthe regular vaudeville ranxi ana ut tryouts are always waicuea wm interest. Pt"i V -"X. The extra acts booked for tonight on the show starting, at 9:11 are: Florence Hill, lmpresslonlstio dancing; Florence Blowers, dramatic reading. "How Salvadore Won," in costume; Morton and Forest, comedians; Bill Jewell, blackface comedian. Thers is a world of entertainment besides In the regular show. Bam Curtis and his (Soli Girls present a miniature musical comedy that is bright and tuneful, with catchy airs ana fwa comtai ah uuk Olrls present costume changes that are particular ly attractive. Their bath ing beacb seen is a special favorite . Bam Curtis, a 120-pound caddie, has a big bundle of laughs. Lew Wells Is always a favorite with vaudeville audiences. His saxaphone playing Is surprisingly good and his monologue wins nonular favor. He is an invariable hit on any bill where- he appears. . John Hlgglns, champion jumper of the world, presents feats of agility; doing amaxlng leaps. He holds world's records for jumping. West and Boyd are clever singers unit da.ncrs. Than la lots of Ben In - this act. the dancing being of the whirlwind variety. . Both have good voioes Kalr zaUU AJTD OOMPAJTT. ma. noveltv illusionist. Dresents surprising feats of deception, his ball trick being particularly amaxlng. The Novelty Trio have and sing 'popular songs, of decemlon. his ball tri a delightful act that includes a little of everything Training Work' on Show. The Dalles, Or.. April 13. A hand some inlaid wood dressing table, valued at $76, is among the manual training exhibition of articles made by students of The Dalles high school which is be ing shown in a down-town window, Professor William O. Martin of the Ohio Stat university, visiting here. remarked that the exhibit waa ons of the finest he haa ever seen. if i Extra Stamps Tomorrow and Saturday If You Bring the Coupon USE THIS COUPON SO XTHA OO Bring this coupon and get 20 extra 8. ft H. Trading stamps o n your first $1 cash pur. chase and double stamns on the bal ance of purchase. - Good on first three floors. Friday, and Saturday. April 14-16. I Helpful in Croup and Whoopinif Coujh Homeopathic Couch and Croup Syrup an old and simple prep aration. Bottle 25c "Dy-It" in any desired shade or color. Will dye your straw hat, making it new and fresh, 25c. Mar-Not Varnish A wear-proof, water proof Floor Varnish that is tough and durable. Dries quickly and cleans easily. An ideal varnish for kitchen floors. Pint 60c quart $1 Gallon $3.25 Vases CUT AND ETCHED GLASS BOHEMIAN AND ART , GLASS STERLING AND BRONZE A new and extremely ,at tractive showing. Fine PLASTER REPRO DUCTION ;V of famous . !:-: Sculptures. Patents and Toilet Goods 5c Putnam Dry Cleaner : . . ...... .39c 25c Erasine Cleaning Fluid ....... .20c 50c Glovers Mange Remedy . .... .36c 75c Bisurated Magnesia; . . . . .59c One Hundred Blaud's Iron Pills with Cascara 25c 3 for; ......... . .65c 50c Sloan's Liniment .36c $ 1.00 Sw$mp Root . . . ..... . . . . . .77c fl.00 Piejrce's Favorite Prescription 69c 1.50 Oriental Cream . ...... .$1.10 50rPebeco . . . . . .c. ..39c 25c Colgate's Tooth Paste . . . . . .20c 25c Jergen's Eutaska Talcum ......18c 50c tSempre Giovine . . . ;v. . . . . .39c 6 bars Ivory Soap ...... ,.......25c 1 6 bars Lurline Soap ... ........ .25c 6 bars Life Buoy Soap ........... .25c 6 bars Grandpa's Tar Soap ...... 25c bars Colgate's Floating Bath Soap. . 25c 6 bars Fairy Soap ............... .25c 6 bars Wool Soap . .V. t ..... . .25c ll miiiMntMUMitil' Our Art and Gift Room Did you receive one of Dennison's Home Picture Fram ing Outfits referred to in April Ladies' Home Journal? We kav them complete and in part. See our Alder-Street Window for the special on Un framed Pictures, genuine hand-colored Mezzo Prints, sold regularly at 2.00 whil they last $1.00. Many Frames in Gilt, Old Antique and Brown Woods at HALF PRICE. Bring your picture and have it fitted FREE OF CHARGE. In Our Cutlery Department Fancy Gold and Silver-Plated Watches, 1.00 to 2.00 val ues only a few left at 49c Pocket Knife, Hone and Leather Pocket Case FREE with each 50c Knife. Safety Razor Blades at reduced prices Friday and Saturday 2.00 Sur-Edge Razor, Special .$1.19 Seeds That Grow Morse's Lettuce, Radishes, Cabbage, Carrots, Beets, Cucumbers, per package 5c 6 for 25c Peas, Beans, Corn, Turnips and Rutabaga, cartons ....10c 3 for 25c Oregon-grown Onion Sets, lb. 10cr-3 for 25c Lawn Grass Seed, lb. . : 25c Roselawn Fertilizer, 10-Ib. tin .S0c Garden Guide Free Easter Candies Large Chocolate Easter Eggs 5c -6 for 25c Small Candy Eggs, lb -29c Real Eggs, stuffed with Hershey'sChocolate, each ....10c Alphonso Nougat, lb. 37c J-lbTfor 10c Fancy Easter Chocolates in boxes, from . . . .50c to $2.00 ManyWould LdKe a Camera . these beautiful Spring days. RENT ONE if you wish, or buy on 1 i t lev weekly or monthly payment. Vou pay no more. Your Easter Suit Is Ready 'Made in Oregon" Matting- and Shoppias; Et an exten sive line which covers 11 styles suitable for the light or heavy load. All finishing; com plete the day re ceived. Hand work and real : satlsfac " tion to you. . INDIAN HANDICRAFT , Sweet Grass Baskets SEWING. HANDKERCHIEF, GLOVE, SACHET; JEWEL .sir an Bksaasswessr sssr evvv 4V KsMS-ntrrxja wkstpmbk .-mbshau.700-hoie a7i -Ready to fit and fit to wear Come and see how very well we've cut and tailored it for you in our own modern shops, corner Third and Morrison Streets Try it on in front of our large mirror; then decide. No matter whether you want to pay $15 $20 $25 We will take mighty 'good care of your needs and at the same time, let you keep the middle-man's profit : This is just like Why Not Patronize Home Industry and hasten the comirig of prosperity? Every dollar you spend here slays in Oregon, where you can get it back easily. But, remember, we seek your patronage first on-the merits of the clothes we make. Your inspection is invited whether a pur chase is intended, or not. . - Brownsville Woolen Mills Thlrid at Morrison Street. . iSlM J L BOWMAN, Pres.
