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si A,- 'tr- v-: ., ' ' r TftE : OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, ' FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1919. t 4 a DRASTIC LAWS TO CIBIONGOUANS Farmers Would Have Stringent - Immigration Regulation; Seek End and Bar to,Hblding Land. The Dalles, Dc. 6. A. R. Sum way of MHton whs chosen president of v the Oregon and Southern Idaho division 8 of the Farmers' Educa tional, and Cooperative Union of America at its final session here. Jt A, Rim pie of Dallas was elected vice president and K. A. Sikes of Corval lis .? ,waa again elected secretary. Frank Burkholder of Coquille wan chosen to represent the union, at its national convention in 1920. Direc tors elected were: Frank Ingles. V. W, Harrah, Pendleton; H. B. David, Joseph; W. O. Parks, Elgin; C. J. Whittaker. Cambridge, Idaho. The legislative committee chairman s is Barnett Y. Ross of Gaston. The Dalles. Dec. 5. Resolutions recommending stringent regulation of Mongolian Immigration into the United States 'and cancelling and forbidding the holding of agricul tural lands by Japanese and their .posterity, urging the immediate passage by the senate of the cove nant pf the .League of NationB, and condemning Its opposition as not American, and advocating punish ment for the selling ot falsely named articles or at excess price over true worth, were passed Thursday at the final session of the Oregon and Southern Idaho sections of the Farmers' Educational and Coopera tive, union of America, f The -two most important resolutions tolfav : Besolved, That Mongolian immigra tion Into the United States or any of Us possessions be prohibited by statute, and that the holding of real property by Japanese or any of their posterity be; absolutely forbidden and cane illed -by law;. this to Include ownership by Japanese In corporation or combina tion. Resolved, that this organisation is heartily in favor of the early ratifica tion of the covenant of the League of Nations without amendment or reserva tions and that a copy ot the resolution be sent to the senate of the United States and that we condemn all opposi tion to the passage of the League of Na tions for political purposes, as unpa triotic and un-American.: , It was resolved that papers printed in this country either be entirely in Eng lish or have the translation In parallel paragraphs. The Non-Partisan league, as stoutly advocated In " the opening speech by President J. D. Brown of the union, was given a body blow by the organization, which declared it would not affiliate with any outside organisation, especially whose purposes were not known other than an organization of farmers PLANS ARK LAID TO KEEP POTATO KING FROM OREGON Bend. Dec. 5. Realising that Central Oregon has on its horlson a Japanese problem In the negotiations now pend ing between George Shi ma, the potato king of Stockton, Cat., for the purchase Of , 18,900 acres of land northeast of Bend, the Deschutes county farm bu reau, through its executive board, Wed nesday passed a red hot resolution pro testing against the' acquisition of lands in Central Oregon and urged all Ameri can citizens who may now -be engaged in the consummation of the transacation directly or indirectly with Shlma, not only withdraw, but to do all in their power to discourage the Invasion of Japanese in Central Oregon. -It is generally known that several well known Deschutes county business men and farmers as well as one large Pacific coast seed company in associated (With Shlma In the purchase ofettiia large tract of land. The farmers will appeal to the commercial bodies of the county and State Chamber of Commerce to take action ' to thwat Japanese ownership and tenancy in Tregon. College future Bright "Albany, Dec 5. The prospects of Al bany college were never so bright, ac cording to Dr. A. Melvtn Williams, who was elected president of the college Tues day afternoon at the semiannual meet ing of the trustees. The financial report fa rromtca.or .coffee to rour Health TclbWhy .rap mm of the treasurer made to ; the trustees shows an endowment fund of $23.681.49. wit othtr - means . bringing the ; total assets to $454,508.21. The income from the, endowment fund, tuition and ether assured aourees l sufficient to cover the ordinary expenses of the college. . $1000 Limit Club In Savings Drive Gaining Members It is getting to be quite the popular ttftng to be a member of the Limit club. The list lengthens of the public-spirited men and women In Oregon who are ac cepting the invitation of the Elks' Asso ciation of Oregon to subscribe the limit to War Savings securities, the limit being 1000 maturity value. Not .all of the pledges received by the Elka are for $1000 each. Some are for S500 and other lesser amount! What the Elks are trying to do Is secure for Uncle Sam the $6,000,000 deficit in Ore gon's War Savings quota. The recent additions to the $1000 and $500 subscrib ers are as follows, all of Portland except as stated : If. K. Hhiner, Hcnrr KalriukT ( Eugene i, 'etr Homic. H K. Mesa. R. I). Cannon, John V. Wtlnon. Portland Amiwmmt ., W. M. ratten, E. U. Ballard family (McMlnnrille) eono, v. t. Syleuf, n. u. Buniem, H. c. r.m.hart. Milton York. Mn. Lillian York, Alee Kibert. orge V. Inerklnc; IVUr. txilU anil Ti.i-lma Park, $3000; ;or D. WUUanuin. Anna' F. t'ookoian, A. 8. Archer. toOO pledge Richard C. Morrt; Industry lode. A. O I W. ; Carrie E. Roach, C. U. At kinon, Fred fail. Medford's Revenue From Home Company Is Raised 2 Per Cent Med ford. Dec. 6-An ordinance .intro duced granting a 10 years franchise to the Home Telephone & Telegraph com pany provides that the company must pay 5 per cent of its gross receipts to the city, instead of 3, as in the old franchise, which expired October 23 : must, paint all its poles dark green, and must take all poles out of the streets and place them in alleys within five years. The clause in the old franchise which prohibited the company selling out is not retained In the new one, the council thus clearing the way for the outright purchase of the'mome company by the Pacific Telephone A Telegraph company, which has long owned its con trolling stock. Ladies' Loyal Legion Organize and Elect Officers at Newberg Newberg, Dec 5. An organization of the L. L L. was perfected and the fol lowing officers were elected: Chairman, Mrs. J. C. Cherry ; vice chairman, Mrs. H. Downing ; secretary. Ester Hash ; treasurer, Mrs. Merle Budd ; member at large, Mrs. George Hash. Hold Memorial Services. Newberg, Dec. 5. Memorial services will be held Sunday morning in the Baptist .church here by the Lester C. Rees post, American Legion. Rev. W. R. Jewell will preach the sermon. J. S. Rankin, commander of the post, will give a tribute to the man for whom the pest was named. Minstrel Show Planned Newberg, Dec. 5. The American Legion is busy completing the work for the minstrel show it will gave here to night and Saturday night. Additional talent has been secured from Portland. a-" that with the best theatrical and musical talent of Newberg an exceeding ly good show la anticipated. New Municipal Light And Power Plant Is Favored in Rose berg Roseburg, Dec. 5. Favorable action on the proposal to, issue bonds to build a municipal plant for either light or power or both was taken by the city council. The question will be definitely settled and the amount to be raised fixed at the next meeting. It is proposed to spend between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Mayor Hamilton asserted that the city means business. . The council passed a new ordinance designed to . keep edestrians and tran sients from the streets after midnight. Hermiston Buys Site For an Athletic Park Hermiston, Dec. 5. At the recent school meeting a unanimous vote was cast to purchase four acres of land lying between the school grounds and the. dairy show property for a perma nent athletic park for the school and cftyv Next season, with the dairy show j building, it will be used as a public camping 'ground for tourists. 7 Men and 1 Woman Arrested in Raid Pendleton, Dec. 6. Seven men and one woman were arrested in a raid on a gambling game at Retth, four miles west of here, Wednesday night. Six were held for gambling and one man aiid the woman for disorderly conduct. Sheriff Taylor and Deputies Marin and Blakley made the raid. . Seventy Jol lars in a blackjack game was held as evidence. All in the game posted ball. . Surprise Applies In Two Directions Failure to obey the signals of Sema phore Policeman O. L. Smith at Fifth and Morrison streets Wednesday after noon brought more than the Usual amount - of trouble for Ben Weat. and Henry McCarthy. When Smith walked up beside their car he found several bot tles of liquor on the rear seat; so, in stead 01 giving the men the usual lec ture, he arrested them on charge of violating the prohibition law. Thursdays Christmas Seals Netted $285.88 The sale of Christmas seals In booths In the business section Thursday netted $285.88. Todav the booths are in i-hirr of the Woman's association of the First uongiegauonal church, Mrs. W. K. Royal, president r' Mount Scott Mental Culture club,. Mrs. : Jean F. McLoney, president, and the. Railroad Woman's club, Mra Hattle Keyser. president ; board of directors.. Fruit and Flower mission Mrs. Ernest Wfflard, president. 6 TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS v IN ONE DAY INVOLVED OF CITY Autos Hit on Electric Lines Only Slightly Damaged; 18 Other: Collisions Reported. " One-fourth of the Z traffic accidents in Portland on streetcars, police Wednesday involved reports indicate. Most of the accidents are shown to have been caused by cars striking automobiles. Among these were the following: A St. Johns car struckthe automobile of I. F. Arnold. 1293 Campbell street, at Broadway and Larrabee 'street, doing slight damage. ! . Motorman Frank Kills, on a Mount Tabor car, had heed-on collision with automobile in charge of R. H. Hender son, 575 East Stark street, at East Mor rison street and Union avenue. Front of automobile damaged. J. J. Poore of 4709 East Eighty-sixth street was struck , by a Hawthorne bridge car at First and Taylor streets. Slight damacf to i auto. While crossing 1 intersection of Fifth and Madison streets, A. F. KaBsebaum of 1040 East Main street was struck by a streetcar. Auto slightly damaged. Carelessness onl the part Of the. mo torman on Twenty-third street car No. 613 Is given as the reason for the colli sion with an automobile in charge of R. J. Chewy of 101 East Forty-first street north. The accident was at Twenty third and Marshall streets. Carl Wagner ofj 540 Mason street was slightly injured when , his motorcycle ran Into an automobile parked at East Twelfth and - Irving streets without a light. Tho car bore Washington license 165766. H. L. Dickert, driving an automobile with Wisconsin license 199921, lost a rear wheel off his machine when he col lided with the car of K. Ogura of East Eighty-second street and Columbia bou levard at East Twenty-fourth and Ev erett streets. I Aliens in Moscow Warned to Get Out Moscow, Idaho, Dec 5. Become a citi zen within 30 days, or get out" This notice has been posted in camps of the foiiatcn uimoer company, tne oiggesi lumber Industry of Northern Idaho, and It will be enforced. So far as known no L W. W. are employed in the Pot latch Lumber company's plants and the announcement Is made that none will be. Kaiser Moves Into New Home at Doom Amsterdam. Dec. 5. (U. P.) The former kaiser will remove to -his new home at Doom, December 31, it was learned today. A wall 10 feet high, topped with wire. Is being constructed around the house to protect Wilhelm from gase of the curious. Crater Forest Bill Granting 800 Acres Benefit to Ashland Ashland, Dec. 5. Aahlanders are re joicing over the passing- of the bill which transfers 800 acres of former Oregon & California lands to the Crater national forest, which will assure the city of protection for itsj water supply. Pastor Installed Ashland, Dec 5. The Congregational church of Ashland has as its new pas tor, the Rev. D. 0. Glllanders of Henry, S. D. Atlantic Fleet Is OrdereJ to Cuba Washing ton i Dec 5. (TJ. P.) The At lantic fleet will go to Ouantanamo, Cuba, for the regular maneuvers, January 8, a month earlier than usual. Secretary Daniels announced today. Daniels said this is not due to developments in Mex ico. He declared the navy needs men, but has enough -for every dread naught, destroyer .and necessary auxiliary. - i .- - t...3..rf L a.ja-.-a . - I .- Engineer 's Report ; ' " On PE L. & P. Col Is Filed With City JT. P. Newell's report of the condition of the Portland Railway, light & Power company presented Monday afternoon to the city council" was Informally ac cepted at a meeting of the city council and - the ocat traffic engineer, held Wednesday In Mayor Baker's office. The report will be filed with City Auditor Funk and will be placed on the regular calendar of business to come before the council December 10. Newell was appointed by the city council to determine whether or not the Portland Railway, Light Power company was justified in asking for an increase in fares. His report showed among other things that the company. In its traffic department, was losing $85,000 monthly or over $1,000,000 yearly, as well as the fact that the Portland lines were operated more economically than the Seattle municipal railway. The company has asked for "relief and will be given a hearing before the public service commission some time this month, the exact date not having been set. Deputy City Attorney Stan ley Myers and Newell will no doubt be called upon to present facta at the hearing from the standpoint of the city as gained from the tatter's Investiga tion. . 1745 Accidents, of Which 11 Are Fatal, November Record Salem, Dec 6. A total of 1745 ac cidents, of which 11 were fatal, ware reported to the state industrial accident commission during November, according to the monthly report of the commission. With a total of 2389 claims disposed of during the month, or 644 In excess ot the claims received, there were only 766 claims left in the course of adjustment at the end of November, as compared to a total of 2033 claims clamoring for attention at the end of September, just before the installation of the present system for speeding up compensation. Inaugurated by Commissioner Will T. Kirk. In the two months during which the new system has been in operation the number of claims pending has been re duced by 1257 over the number otclalms received in the same " period. The new system assures the prompt dispatch of all claims for injuries presented to the commission and will prevent any ac cumulation of claims, as was experi enced in the past. Receipts for the month totaled $315, 946.58, ,wfth disbursements aggregating $153,482.89. Walter Hargraves, United Press Staff Correspondent, Dies New York. Dec 5. (U. P.) Walter R. Hargraves, one of the best known staff correspondents of the United Press, died here last night of pneumonia, fol lowing an illness of four days. Hargraves was a native of New York, and was in newspaper work for several years in St Louis and on the Pacific coast While with "the United Press he covered among other important stories the transatlantic flight of the "Nancies," and scored a notable beat on arrival of the NC-4 at Lisbon: During the recent visit of the Prince of Wales. H&rg-raves was a member of the prince's personal party from the time he crossed the bor der until he left for England. Slovak Troops Are Aiming at Hungary Copenhagen. Dec. 5. (L N. S.) Twenty-one divisions of Czecho-Slovak troops are marching upon Hungary, ac cording to an unconfirmed report from Vienna today. The Ccecho-Slovaks are reported to be mobilising three military classes. Councilmen Chosen For White Salmon White Salmon, Wash., Dec 5. The lo cal municipal election resulted in the election of the following councilmen for the two-year term : C. T. Hogdon, ' .. C. Keefhaver, E. R. Cornett For the one year term, J. H. Cavan was elected, and M. Manley was chosen city treasurer. AIRPLANE FOREST PATROL IN STATE Request Made to Extend Air Service to California, Washing ton! Tdaho, Montana Forests. Salem, Dec. 5. As a result of the success of airplane forest patrol In Oregon during last summer patrol protection agencies have asked that the patrol b extended in 1920 to cover the states of Montana. Idaho, Washington. California and Western Wyoming, according to a letter for warded by Governor Olcott Thurs day to the governors of the other states to which the patrol would be applied. "I had occasion to observe the work of airplanes In locating forest fires the past summer and, as a result of such observation, feel very strongly that the patrol should be continued in this state," Governor Olcott writes, in urg ing the executives of other spates to use their influence in obtaining an exten sion of the patrol service. "If it can. as contemplated, be conducted In all North western states, so much the better, and If all demand It there would seem to be good reason to believe the service will be furnished." Colonel H. H. Arnold of San Fran cisco, in charge of the air service for the western department. United States army, has recommended to the war de partment that five observation squad rons of 18 planes each, with the neces sary pilots and observers as well as canvas hangars, motor transportation, tentagre for the officers and men, be provided for patrol work in the six Northwestern and Pacific coast states during 1920. TOTIITG MACHINES APPROVED BT STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS Salem. 'Dec 5. The voting machine manufactured by the Automatic Regis tering Machine corporation, Jamestown. N. Y.. has been approved by the state board of examiners for voting machines as meeting the requirements of the law passed by the last legislature, and no tices of this approval are now being for warded to the election officials in all cities of more than 4000 people, accord ing to the provisions of the state law. The machine was examined by the state board, consisting of Ben W. Olcott, as governor and secretary of state, and O. P. Hoff, as state treasurer, on November 6, when representatives of the corpora tion were here : to demonstrate and ex plain the workings of the machine. This Is the only machine which has been sub mitted for the; approval of the board since the enactment of the law. COMPENSATION ACT DOES NOT APPLY TO STATE OFFICIALS Salem, Dec. 5. Should the state fish and game commission elect to come within the provisions of the workmen's compensation act, neither R. E. Clanton. master fish wardeni nor Carl D. Shoe maker, game Warden, would be eligible to any compensation under the act In the event of Injury, according to an opinion prepared for the state Industrial accident commission by J. A. Benjamin, assistant attorney general. Both Shoe maker and Clanton are recognized aa state officials and cannot be classed as workmen, according to the optnion, which he holds, however, that William L. Pinley, , state biologist, being an em ploye of the commission, would be en titled to compensation. ROSA BLtTM ESTATE PATS AN INHERITANCE TAX OF IlilMt Salem, Dec p. A check for $1510.821 in payment of the Inheritance tax from the RosaiBlum estate, Portland, was received State Treasurer Hoff Thurs day. This represents an increase of $624.60 der the tax which the state would hae received under the appraise ment as JjHginally filed with the treas urer's ope. Under psptest - from the treasure 3-the appraisement was in creased t r the courts from $63,670 to $95,000, t? i increase being sustained by the Multt mah county court in a deci sion rend ed Wednesday. PAROLE CONVICTS COMMIT NO CRIMES DURING MONTH Salem. Dec 6. There were no crimes committed by convicts from the Oregon state prison, who are out on parole, dur ing the month of November, according PROVES SUCCESS Put an Overcoat on Your Boy Let him run and play outdoors, even if it is cold; fresh air and ex ercise will do him good, provided he is warmly clad. More new overcoats came in this week; they're now on display, ready for all comers. The smartest Eastern styles, the best winter fabrics, the newest color tones, the smart est tailoring. See them. Boys' Overcoats $13.50 to $30 Children's Overcoats $8.50 to $25 Skolny Goats for Girls and , Misses $30 to $40 v. - The Second Floor. PenSelllnQ te the monthly report of L. H. Compton, state parole ffiosr, filed with the state parole board. -Onlys two men or the' 187 out on parole violated their parole by failure to report during the month, the report states. -r: t. f -.-: s -A total of 1262 corrrlcts have been pa. roled since 1911. when the parole law was passed: .- ; v Boy Scouts Make Good Salem, Dec' 6. More than 24 tons of , old paper, were gathered by the Bay Scouts of Salem In the paper drive con ducted here last week. The paper was sold at $14 a ton, netting the organisa tion 336, which will be apportioned among the six patrols in the Salem jurisdiction. Jury Frees McNab Of Reckless Driving Harry McNab. convicted in the munici pal court of driving an automobile while intoxicated and sentenced to 45 days in jail and a fine of $1000, was acquitted on his appeal to the circuit court by a jury -before Judge Robert Tucker. Dep uty Mty Attorney E. Y. Lansing scored the jurors for their verdict.- Liebes Gift Bond Booth First Floor, Near Elevator - For Christmas Giving Blouses of Unusual Charm Offered at Two Special Prices Just at this time, when seeking gifts for friends and relatives, this blouse offer has a double significance. FIRST it solves the problem of securing a pleasing and appreciated gift. SECOND it is a means of saving, as the special marked prices permit unusual quality at a small expenditure. VZn Sketched From VlSx'jt' f59S VI Actual Sale Blousee I yfirf $5.95 $4.95 of G e o r g e 1 1 e in pretty 1 a c e trimmed, embroidered, hemstitched and ruffled styles, including round neck, square neck and V-neck models. A wide range of styles especially for Christmas selections. Flesh White Bisque Navy Brown Taupe And other effective colors Inexpensive Gifts of From Silk Underwear Boudoir Caps 50c A limited number of dainty and attractive boudoir caps of crepe de chine, nets, laces and ribbons in desirable Chrislmas colors. Bloomers of Satin or Glove Silk $3.95 Satin bloomers, washable, finished at knee with shirring or Van Dyke points with hemstitching and pecot finish good quality glove silk with elastic knee. LIEBES GIFT BONDS are the solution for an undecided choice. They are obtainable in any amount May be redeemed at the .owner's convenience. No time lost in making selections. Christmas Boxes Free with purchases vpon y. request , ALTERNATIVE WRIT OF MANDAMUS ISSUED IN ROAD FUND TEST CASE ... i State Board of Control Must Is sue Bonds or Show Cause, Says Supreme Court Salem. Dec 6. The state board of control must comply with the request of the state highway commission for the sale of another $1,000,000 of high way bonds under the BeanjBarrett act of 1917 or appear In the supreme court December 33. at t o'clock, to show cause why should it not do so. This Is the gist of an alternative writ of mandamus Issued by Chief Jus tice McBrlde of the Oregon supreme court, following the filing of a petition for a writ of mandamus by J. M. De- We Take Pride in Showing ' Such an Assortment of, Envelopes at. $3.9'5 Made of good quality crepe de chine in ynisually pretty styles, some elaborate- ly trimmed with Valenciennes or filet laces, others daintily embroidered and still others in plain tailored effects. 1 This is a special offer for holiday shoppers. esTsABtii CURS"-'' 35 YEARS , 9mSAWJ aboabujaV BROAD Yen ' re presenting the state highway ,v commission. in an effort to test out tho ' extent to which the state board of con- ' . trol can go under the BeanBarrett actv' -In meeting federal appropriations - for . post, roads and forest projects within , the BttvtS sr ; r!.fi f . i n i'i. . i . I C. B. Clancy Named' ; King Bing Vote ; Of Salem Cherrians - , t Salem, Pec. t. C. B, Clancey1 was unanimously proclaimed King Blng Of , the Salem Cherrians Tuesday night 1 , Other officers were elected as follows: v -J. W. Klrth. keeper of the scroll: Charles E. Knowland, Lord Governor t wvi n. W. Evre. keener ot the or chard : Walter C Wlnelow. king's Jestef r . Fred Mangle, Duke of Lambert; James B. Toung, Queen Annas consort; O, J. Shel, Archbishop of Rick real ; Carl D. r . Oabrleleon. Marquis of Maraschino; Frank 8. Ward. Earl of Waldo. , . - Arrangements were made at the meet- ing for the usual Christmas program of the organisation, which Includes pro; vision ror me pour t:u'i" - . of good quality Georgette-, and crepe de chine in a variety of most admirable styles and dainty trim1 ming features, lacy and plain tailored stylesin a good range of colors suitable fo gifts. , A more commendable gift could not be found at such a moderate price; then a blouse is always serv iceable and acceptable. Daintiness Section Silk Camisoles $1.50 of crepe de chine and washable satin in plain tailored and neatly, embroidered styles, ribbon straps and fitted shoulders. WA V r I 'A, r4 - ' 'r " 1,-1 ' f f i