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TIID OliCGON - DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, TUESDAY, APRIL 3,. 101D. :.m ciiii lira FALL PREDICTED IF AGTIOrJ IS DELAYED J.-R. Bowles Says Four Portland Shipyards Will Shut Down Before First of Next Year. CAYS IT IS WILSON'S FAULT Reconstruction' Work Necessary to Avoid Danger of Bolshevism, Say Shipbuilders. That 80.000 men will be thrown out of rrrmloyment In Portland shipyards dur ing; the early fall, waa the atatement of J. It Bowlea, president or the Nortn ' west Steel company, Monday, at a meet ing of hipbuildera called by Mayor Taker to ascertain condlUona prepara tory to launching: a campaign to provide work for the shipbuilders and returning noldiera. Four - local yards will shut down before the first of the year, due to expiration of government contracts, : r. Bowles asserts, and a gradual-re 1 ase of men Will commence during June. With the return to -the city next fall of men from the harvest fields, the (. reat bulk of service men yet to be dis charged, and the release of the ship builders, Portland will face the most serious unemployment condition yet ex pTlenced, it was Stated. GOVEBNMEHT BLAMED Blame for the - threatening situation was placed on the ' government and President Wilson by Mr. Bowles. . Can- cellatlon of government contracts and orders forbidding the acceptance of foreign contracts jam the shipyards on this coast to the , wall, according, to Bowlea. Columbia River Shipbuilding company, the Northwest Steel, Cornfoot and fitandifer yards Vlll all close before the first of the year, it waa asserted, unless hasty action is taken by the gov ernment before falL ' With-ntf other in dustries to absorb the great body of labor,' Portland, Seattle, Tacoraa, Los .Angeles and other coast cities would be ripe for reception of torrent of Bol Khevikl, statements Indicated. . San Francisco, due to naval work, waa not included in the list of tbeatened cities. That Portland and Oregon must prose cute all possible reconstruction work to avoid the dire results of unemployment waa the consensus of opinion of the men present at thev meeting. It was urged that all possible projects be placed on the ballot at the June election for bond issues, and that an immediate cam paign, looking to the passage of all re construction measures be instituted. WESTEE3T LEAGUE PROPOSED ; A league of western states, to present the situation to the government at the proper time and to assist each other In meeting the crisis that may appear this winter, is a suggestion of Mayor Baker, j who will take action Immediately to form such a union. ' ..:. "We face a serious situation and also find that our hands are tied as far as any action at this time is-concerned." declared the mayor after the meeting. "I believe, however,. that with represent atives from all of the western states act ing in one unit something can be accom plished that will aid in the perpetuation of the shipbuilding industry. - The people of Oregon must support the reconstruc tion, program of state, county and city in order to meet the unemployment ait nation next winter." ' - .) , ; ; f - Men's Quartet of , Wfflamette ; Tours Southern Oregon ! .? - f -" ftwVt:-5"--'.J:'.-.-:-r-.v"- U. Willamette Unlveraity, Salem. April 22. On a six-day tftar of Southern Ore gon the -Willamette, university men's quartet left, for Brownsville.' Concerts will also be given" at:' Drain,.-Grants FSsa, Medford. Ashland and Haleey. : Thia year's quartets is composed of Gustav Anderson of Salem, first tendr; Floyd Mclntyre of Salem, second tenor; Paul Sterling of Wenatcbee Wash baritone, and Harry Bowers of Browns ville, baaso. . -; The club will be accompanied by Miss Florence Shirley of Salem, -who will ap pear on the program In readings and instrumental ' solos. Mrs. r Alfred A. Schramm of Salem ,wlll chaperone . the patty. " - , "" Two Oratorios Are Given ' Willamette University, Salem. April 22. The oratorio, "The Holy-City, waa presented by the choir rot the First M. K church of Salem Sunday night under the leadership of Professor John R. Sites, dean of the school of music of Willamette university. -.' "The . Crucifix" waa given Friday night. Generous con tributions were made by the audience Sunday night for - the benefit of the choir. - Professor Sites has been suc cessful as director of the choir, of which many- university students are members. Qiiiet Prevails in . Cairo, but People Venture Out Little Cairo, April 21.- via London, .April 22. - L N. S.) Quiet prevails -here follow ing the political disorders 'which were inaugurated by the Egyptian national ists. -However, people are refusing to ven ture into the streets, despite the absence of disturbances. In ehe., provinces there is still an undercurrent st resentment and there will be uneasiness until the results of the mission to Paris are made known. It la rumored that the striking govern ment employes will return to work to morrow. . . :" -c ,- 'SHOCK TROOPS' Will MUSTER IN SUPPORT OF LEAGUE OF NATIONS , . Leaders in Respective Communi- : ties Give Pledge to Work 1 -i for Ratification." Wife Gets No Eggs And Wants Divorce New York.- April 22. (I. N; R) One of the alleged "cruel and inhuman acts" charged against Captain Arthur F. Cosby by his wife In a suit for separ ation today Waa that Cosby had Several egga , for breakfast but that she had none. - Cosby countered by,: producing grocery bills, showing that - he bought a dozen eggs every, two days. He la the ton at the late Admiral Cavlll Cosby of Ban" Francisco and was assistant adjutant general of the United States army In Cuba. : -New York. April 22, Twenty thousand picked men and women, all of them well .known citizens in their: own. communl ties, have beenVmuatered by the Leaarue to- Enforce Peace to lead its campaign for ratification of the League of Nations treaty by the United States senate. Those, "shock troops," according to an announcement made at the r national headquarters of the league, are ipersons who registered at the recent conventions of the organization held throughout the country and otherwise have pledged their Interest In the cause. In a circular letter addressed to these adherents, the league urges immediate organization, not only in every county of the United States, but in every town and precinct. Many of the states are organised , by counties now, . but the league plana to 'Carry its work further. into the smaller political divisions. In several states this intensive organization work already is in progress -under the direction of state headquarters. "Working Tor a League of Nations," which - accompanies this letter, opens with the following appeal : "You are privileged to take an active and responsible part in this great patri otic movement for a League of Nations in the territory of which you have as sumed charge as the representative of the League to Enforce Peace. Cooper tion to the utmost is necessary If our high purpose is to be achieved. Nation al, state and county organizations work ing, as one' unit is our -best earnest of success. . '. , -, - "The crucial hour has struck. 'A spirit is abroad in the world.' The opportunity of the centuries is at hand and we are privileged to work for the immediate realization of an age-old ideal in gov ernment Our part may be an humble one. Men may not remember our names, but if we can accomplish even the be glnnings of this world organization for peace they will in generations to come look back to us with gratitude." Many Oppose Plan To Feed Gentians Washington. April 22. Herbert C. Hoover was advised by cable Monday of serious; objection In the United States to the proposal to send food into Ger many and Russia if there is any ground for the reported pact between the Ger mans and the Bolsheviki. Mr. Hoover, by direction of President Wilson, Is ad ministering the food purchased -with $100,000,000 provided by congress for the relief of the starving peoples of Europe. i ' mmmmmmm mm " Grade Teachers to Meet , A special meeting of : the- Grade Teachers' association has been called by the president, Mrs. Jenne Richardson. for Wednesday, April 23, at 4 :S0, Library hall. Eugene Brookings, campaign man ager, will give a full report of the plana lor the campaign. ; v Jl J .w There's real power iri 'Red Crown It puts pep and punch in your engine and you don't ! . have to fill so often." The chauffeur knows high' qual- ity gasoline. . ;Red Crown" is straight distilled, all-refinery gasoline with the full" and continuous chain of boiling points neces sary for easy starting quick and smooth acceleration, steady, dependable power and long mileage. Look for the Red Crown sign before you fill. , ' STANDARD OIL. COMPANY . i. ' (California) v - . J . . . . . WEARS. DECORATION FOR. : DISTINGUISHED SERVICE V.,,,,, "-. ft'" Gunner Sergeant William Davis Gunner Sergeant William Davis, vet eran of the world war, la spending a few days with friends in Portland. He waa a member of the Second division. A. E. F.. Forty-third company, Flftn vuueu States ' marines. . under Colonel W, ' C. Nevelle, .and landed in France two days after America entered the war. In the battle of Bellieu Wood on Juno 22, 191$, he was wounded and gassed. ! HeV wears i the citation cord of the French army given to members of his entire company for its distinguished service, and the French Ccoix de Guerre. He also has the wounded and gassed stripes on his right arm, with 18 months service stripes and four . years service bar on his left -arm. Another strip, of colors on his breast indicates that Ser geant Davis was a veteran at Vera Cruz, Mexico ; an honorably discharged navy veteran and has received the French Croix de Guerre. His left leg has a sil ver strip in its ankle bone, too, but that is not exhibited. Sergeant Davis was born in Washington, D. C, and enlisted in the -nmvy in 1912 and in, the United States marines in 1916. Jin field of battle, until last February,, he spent in various hospitals. The effects of the gassing are still with him. and he is considered Ineligible for reinllstment because of physical disabilities. Sergeant Davis is drawing a pension from the $10,000 Insurance policy he took with Uncle Sam, and is undecided as to his future course. The marines every where receive him with open arms and are proud of him. Sergeant Da via will forward his t red cord of citation to his family in Wash ington, D. C, and with the Croix de Guerre it .will be deposited in a safe de posit box only to be worn oh special state occasions. SAM ROLLI PLACED ON TRIAL FOR DEATH) OF MRS. BETTY TAUG Prisoner Only' Recently Released From Hospital Because of Self-Inflicted Wounds. The trial of Sam Roll!, charged with the murder of Betty Taug on Febni' ary 14, 1919, began Monday morning In Circuit Judge Gatens court. The in dlctment charges murder in the second degree. -v Rolli was recently released from the county hospital where herthaa been re covering from the wounds which he inflicted "upon nimself in an attempt to commit suicide after- the killing of Mrs. Taug. ;.--- The murder occurred at the home Of. Hans Taug. divorced husband of Betty -Taug. Mrs. Taug secured, her oivorce.ui August, ajxq, wcdi. w xa coma and married -RolU before the necessary six months bad elapsed. The paif returned to Portland - and were arresteo on a siaiutory cnarge, . me complaint being sworn; out by the former husband. They .were released and a reconciliation effected between Mr. Taug and his divorced wife. She abandoned Roui and went to live at Taugs home. V ; It was while she was living there that Rolll appeared on the night of February 14 and la alleged - to have shot and killed her. He then turned the - revolver, upon himself. THREE WOIIEN SEEKING DIVORCE Variety of. Charges, .Made in Com- plaints Filed in Court Alleging that she was coerced into marrying Gust Keromldaa on. August 5, 1918. under threat of being compelled to spend a term in Jail, . Josephine Kera- midas has filed suit in the circuit court for divorce. ... t Edith Allen, wife of William C. Allen. owner of the Willard service station of this city, baa filed suit for divorce.' She accuses her husband of beating her and other acts of cruelty. She also says that he falsely charged her with gadding." Permanent alimony of $100 a month is aaked.-"-.- ' :;---!;;.,' ''r'l-f"1 . Helen M. Spitsn ogle says her husband. Karnest. has a nervous temper and dom inating ilisposition, and asks for a de cree of divorce, v" " ' $ ' After Fuss With. ! Mother, Woman1 -Tries Suicide Because of unpleasantness, brought about after she had broken an Easter egg on her mother's head, Sunday. Anna Benoovich. of the Florence' apartments, 538 Eleventh street. Is said to have at tempted to commit suicide at her home Monday morning by swallowing poison. The young woman, who fa known to the police as a result of former appear ances, is said to have-been reprimanded on. Saturday by her mother, Mrs. Joseph A. Bercovich. and the girL angered, bit her mother in the head with an Kaster ers.- J' Fearing further '' trouble, the mother - notified the police. who sent Mre.r Hinkle of the woman's protective bureau to the home. .. . .... . ' While Mrs. Hinkle wasrtalking- to the girl. Mis BertjCvlch deliberately ewal- Jowed poisonous tablets. GER A PREDICTING WAR OF REVENGE FOR RETURN OF ALSACE Dr. Stresemann Insists Raw Ma terials Must Be Obtained to Check Bolshevism. '.' . Berlin, April 0. 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Dr. Stresemann, who-Is president of the German-American Trade associa tion, expressed the belief that finan cial arrangements between the German and entente governments should be ap plicable to food only, i, "Payment for raw materials could be safest -j arranged . between ; Individual German and American firms,; said be. "Notwithstanding the German govern ment's financial extremities, German in dustrial ' power of production and pri vate solvency remain." , Dr. Stresemann said that raw ma terials are needed most urgently to pre- HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT VOCATION - The best JOB for you In life Is de scribed by Holmes W. Merton, expert Vocational Counselor, in this vital new book. Soldiers and sailors coming back to civil life, men and women ambitious to succeed in business, young people just starting their careers, all need this book. If you are "a square peg in a round hole," this book will help you find your self. 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