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the Oregon: daily journal." Portland. - Oregon. TUESDAY, 7 NOVEMBER 15. 1S21. FAR EAST ISSUES HELD INTRICATE EED ; r-..i. '; ; Divorce Is Granted Prof . E. E. DeCou, of - StafeUnivefsity 9f vTItslass SUe - ' ' lCneyf1tV J2U CaHsa Hm) ' WashlnfctOti, Nov. 1.-0I TUeedST the eonfrrrnca resumes Hs plsnexjr session. Wander wkehr Mr. Hashes will fcfflo so . als achievement' of Saturday with at niatiy strtslnsr outline of poller .on Psdflo problems, la tain pared by tha re flection that complicated though tha hanitatbm of armaments mar be. ft la simple In comparison with Uia Intricacies of tha Kar Eastern sttsatlon. AIMS Al rOLlTIC LIUKin Aa indicate in . e' etaXrmn( by ' Ad miral Raren Kto Saturday. Japan might be -wining to discus tha limitation of armamsnts' tndapaadanOy .of political iMim This wUlinnaao la comprehenel- bla, but It I not regarded as practicable. ' Tha two Issues ra naturally Interdepen d.at and. Inseparable. Mr. Hughes deft- , nttty , linked tham together In his prafh on Saturday. But It (s An open qumtlon whathar ha will think it ex- padlcnt to aanounca tha policy of tha i United Btataa In regard to China, and to i serins' tbo American conception of the i Integrity of China and Russia, aa cate gorically as ha mada tha suggestions for Ua limitation: Of naval armament. A I tha same tlma tha America pub alt ting of tha - conference falls' to pro duce a aenaatlon approximating In ef fect that of tha firm While tha admin istration is unlikely to take this public espactancy Into account, they may well dtra to con Tinea supporters and critics aims of their determination to place tha discussion, of ths Far Easlern problems til a practical baala without delay. Meanwhile atteatlon la concentrated upon fha reception of tha American amamsnts plan In tba countries, repre sented at tha conference. Surprise, minded with satisfaction is felt at the overwhelming- favorable echoes from Europe. Soma Ill-inform d sections of American- opinion seemed to anticipate bewilderment on the part of tha. Brtt- lahj delegation and of British, pubtld opln , Ion. , In point of face -the American t-ov mmrnl has knewn for months past that tha Brltlah government would be ready ta accept the' principle of equality of naval strength, with tha United States, ssd to accept tha capital ship strength as the standard of measurement. AMERICAS TIXYT TOUCHED On of tha moat curious aspects of the ''American etate or mind, especially In the West and Middle West. Is its unfamiliar Ity with tha real British aspiration. 1 A tendency to assures that people In Or eat Britain and In tha dominions will think and aet as a largo part )t tha American public, ander various misguiding- Influ one, has been brought to Imagine that naw tvvMtis SiVH sw W VI moat singular factors In ths situation Brltlah sincerity In supporting the efforts of the United States to secure limits uon i armaments ana to place peace In the Paclflo upon enduring foundations, , may and by convincing the American people that something haa ben fundai mentally wrong in views assiduously In cvicated upon it by anu-BNtisn agen eles. It will remain for the American pub- . I id ta Bta niunmn aa in lha sititud - W " ..w w.u v 'japan narseii; ana. as in the case "v Hrtil IIHfatA m.mA m m lin. nm m, An The reoepuon of Arr. Hughes' proposals by the Japanese delegation has already terded la create a pleasurable expects tlen that tha japaa.se attitude, when la fully defined, will give satisfaction. The statement Sunday plgkt by Admiral oaron Kato, At a reception of the press. seems to open a windew taneu the Jap- anee, state of mind. He referred to the . American proposals as showing "con vinclng sincerity of purpose," TWO. rOLICIKS rOSSIBLR . At bottom the choice for Japan Is be tween a frank association In ths , Par East with other powers, on a footing ef equality in an honest Intention to pro- mete the welfare of China for the good ei an concerned ; a policy of resistance passive or active, to the efforts of othrr powers, on the assumption thai Japan se interests drmand the ultimate sub jection of China to Japanese Influence There can be no question as to which policy would, in the long run, best con dure to the welfare of Japan. So In tematlonal arrangement can deprive Japan af her unrianlahlv rutiMnl twuiitlnn ' In the Far Kast or of the great advan- Jagea, political and commercial, which . f that position girea and must give her. . Fear lest the object ofejhe conference Should be lo unfairly restrict the play , ( these natural advantages has, un doubtedly, tended to cramp ths Influ ence of the wiser elements In Japanese national life, and to weaken their efforts toward hearty cooperation with ths Testern powers, QCIDCD IIT WIDOJ Japan haa not risen to Tier present eminence among the powers of the civil ised world by military and naval effi ciency or by diplomatic skill. At many critical turns In her fortunes since the tatoratlon exalted wisdom and farsight ei prudence have guided her steps. It Is the hope of sll delegates to the con ference, and, for. most among them, of tne American and British delegations, that the present fateful moment In Jp aneee development a like wisdom and .perspicacity may Inspire the Japanese statesmen, awd may enable the re pre -Sasta lives ef Western -powers to coop erate wun mem not only In good will but In a spirit of respeotful admiration saBBSBMnBsssssweBBSBsjsweaBBpaBaaasxBE9 Astoria Nov- IS Maximum speed in obtaining a - divorce . was exemplified 'Saturday when . Judge J. A- Eakln rr anted a decree to Edgar EL DeCou i the 'samd dayrthat the' complaint was filed. DeCou alleged that In April. 120. Grace Coltoa DeCou. to whom he was married. lr .lidtV deserted him against his protests. They pave, no children. . " -,:... . . , . . A demurrer to the complaint, filed the same day, objected that the complaint did not stats facts sufficient to consti tute a eaufce lor action. It asked that the complaint,; be set aside by the court and that the action be dismissed. , In court orders filed- the same day aa the cotnpiaiSK ana emarrer, Juage jcaain overruled the . doonrrer and granted Dccou a decree of absolute divorce. De Cou Is professor of mathematics at the University of Oregon. THE DALLES CALLS SPECIAL ELECT! The Dalles, Tov. 15. The city council Monday ordered a special election to be held December 5 to pass on three road propositions which will aggregate $28. 000. Among these 'Items Is a requested appropriation of $2600 ta pay the cost of building a sewer for the new auditor ium, made necessary by an error in the plans, which placed the depth of the basement 2 feet beneath, the level .of the regular street sewer. The city also la asked to appropriate $5000 for ths cost of the municipal auto mobile park; which, has ' been financed date by the chamber of- commerce and by donations from the business men. These Interests feel that they should no longer stand the expense of a municipal enterprise,, and have requested the city council to ask the people to pay for the park maintenance. The third Item. $18,000. asks bonding of the city for the cost of paving vari ous streets in the mil sections. BRUMFIELD LIKES ROT II REA1ENT Ks)ebnrsT.tNoV; rlSvT-tkj.T Rkasjd M. Bra infield, who now occupies cell, on 1 "Death row" at the state -penitentiary awaiting; execution for the murder of Dennis Russell, Is greatly pleased with the' treatment given him at th -penal institution,' he hag' written to tChler BalIiet. hU' former cellmate here. Al- tnougn snore, me acquaintance as mo two prisoners, whose positions tn civilian life so radically differed. Quickly, ripened Into a warm friendship while both were confined id the Douglas county jaiL The "Chief." a Cherokee Indian, is availing trial on a forgery eharge. Be says ha promised to pay Brumfleld a, call, pro viding the present charge against mm drew a trip to the state prison. In the letter Brumfleld cautions the "Chief" not to forget this promise. "I have ; been-, here now for quite while," the letter says. "I am Quite a little stronger than 1 was and -am fan proving each day. Chief, you have no Idea of the calibre of the men running this institution big hearted fellows who treat a bellow very much like a man. They certainly have been fine to me The place Is spotlessly clean and .the meals are good as you could get at the UmpQua. I am more closely confined and have less chance for exercise, 'is my only objection, but a fellow touldn't wetl expect to find everything to his liking la a state penitentiary, could he? If the rail birds and vultures of Roseburg knew how well I am being treated, I suppose they would rajse an awrul holler. My wife and sister will visit me this afternoon. Merle Is as much a brick ever always brave, always ready to fight for me. .They treat us quite dif ferently from what Frank. Hopkins did. They provide us with comfortable chairs and allow us to sit and hold hands and chat Jor two hours at a time." John E. Skelton Arrested Here and Held for Salt Lake to Portland Immediately with the papers necessary ' for taking -the ' extradition fight before Governor Olcott. - Was Born and Died - Inaoksonville, Or. Medford. Or, Nov. 16. Edward Her man v. Helms died at ; his - homo in Jacksoravilie Sunday, morals z from heart trouble Ha was "at Tears, old, and was born In Jacksonville, November 24, 1M4. Mr. Helms waa the-owner of an his toric collection xf pioneer relics. He is survived by -ono brother, two sisters and a nephew. He waa member of tha lodge of -KIka. - ; v - , Whitman County ' to Ohgerve Anniversary Collar, Wash-. Nov. 15- The thirtieth anniversary of the org&nixation of WbiV man eetrntv. set apart from tha county of Stevens. November 29. 1171. will be celebrated here November 2V George W. Case of St. John, chairman of the Whitmaw County Pioneer association. launched the project . Ths CoJIax Coov merclai club is cooperating. A dinner at the Community building, at which pio neers of 1871 and earlier will be guests of bonor'wUl be a feature. , WTUllam Goodyear of JEllman. veteran be wspa-1 per man of ths county, wUl speak. - s& r ass mm . - --r ea "x - . V .- . - i . .'-- ... : -i :- - - -V' . v Vi ' ' er4 f i Sinnott Is Accorded Hearing on Fund to Tight Pine Beetle . V Washington, Nov. 15. (WASHING TON BUREAU OF THE JOURNAL) Congressman Sinnott granted a hearing by a sub-committee of the poramiteee on appropriations in advocacy of an ap propriation of $150,000 for fighting the pine beetle in the national forests and adjoining lands In Southern Oregon and Northern California. - Mr, Sinnott asked for Inclusion of this sum tn the next deficiency bill, which Is soon to : be reported. The expenditure has been recommended by the 'depart ment of agriculture as a needful step for tha preservation of the Pacific coast umber. . John E. Skelton. wanted In Salt Lake City on charges of grand larceny, waa arrested In Portland Sunday by inspec tors Grisim and Hyde. According to in formation received !y the police. Skel ton is alleged to have robbed the Amer ican Express company of goods valued at $500. Skelton refused to comment on the charges and announced he would rignt extracuuoa, w. Jo. Rutherford, s special agent for the express company. wirea irom Seattle mat he would come Woodcock!s Name - Is Withdrawn for Maupin Postmaster Washington, Not. U. fWASHING- TON BUREAU Or TUB JOURNAL. ) The president today withdrew the nom ination of H. F. Woodcock as postmaster at Maupin. Or., from consideration of the senate. It developed that Woodcock could not qualify, as he is a resident of The Dalles. Ha la a Democrat, just re, tiring from a position In the land office, and -his name was sent In afrer exami nation for postmaster at Maupin had failed to develop any candidates. James It. Edwards was nominated postmaster at RltsvlUe, Wash. .It tenant MimL lir Clothe the j ' j Entire Faiiiily r Buy Now 1 1 ! ( Pay Later ( Oil Credjt ; : ) 1 0 Our helpful credit service ? I J Q ha$ brought every cloth- l - I g ing need, within the limit J M of every purse. ;;;;;;;; s 3 You have our entire stock of V 'S elothesfor fj? 1 Men, Women I i and Boys I 9 to choose frotP-tppareI of class . t and real distinction. Onlv t 1 1 V e visi to our Stofe Cltl con,"nee X I i you cf our low prices, easy Z. V I sit terms and smart merchapdiss. I If I It will pay you tQ pay us a visit in our new day light location oc cupying' the entire-Second Floor at Park anh Mor rison. Entrance 349 Morrison Street WEDNESDAY B ARGAIN Close Out Sale on Women's Wealing Apparel FIRST, SECOND AND ALDER STREETS Women' Coats, Suits, Dresses Sold Below Cost V.-i . - - DITOBCE TJrCKKE GRANTED Dallas. Or.. Nov. 15. Hannah L. V. 81ms was granted a divorce Saturday by Judge H. H. Belt from Robert T. Sims. Mrs. Sims charged that her husband had deserted her a few months after their marrlsge and returned to his former home In England.' Edward F. Plaster of this city has filed suit for divorce from Olive Daster. Mrs. Plaster is now a resident of Roseburg, SOX-8CPFORT 18 CHARGED Montesano. Wash.. Nov. 15. Frank Marvelle of, Aberdeen was arrested. cnarged with non-support. S tmmmmmmmmmmtmmBmmmm-ImmrmmmamMmmmmmimmmmm f rwAsosr A) I rcaofC4z sf W Of AIL SOkT ft 7 I 6 PIECE bilver bets Oneida Community Par Plate W This is an exceptional good offering for Thanksgiving or Christmas. These sets come in handsome hardwood chests. We are closing out our entire line of Silverware and we are offering it at tremendously low prices. If I you are in need of Silverware, now is the time to buy. Get one of these sets for only $10.25, plus war tax. BOYS' Heavy Weight Bhie Denim Bib Overalls Our Regular 65c Value PAIRS $ Sizes 4, 5, 6 Only Men's Heavy Weight Cotton Rib 1 I m f Union Suits $fl .49 Lepg era. sleeves, iUi lengths, la suss to 4C MEN'S HEAVY FLANNELETTE WORK or OUTING S"fl . SHIRTS la gray, t pockets, flat coUar faced. ,ty SeSCT mJh&m 1. T5etter coffee cannot be produced wThe just richt flavor and strength of HILLS BROS J :;red caist coffee ., is sure to satisfy the taste of people vyhb enjoy a cup of good coffee. v M $1 WOMEN'S SHOES .85 Black er trt? i leaUer, solid leath er soles, nllltarv or Cabas heels. Also comfort and plala toe faodela with flexible soles, . either leather or robber Seels. All sues from 4 ta 8. Valaas to SMS. Special, S3.85 Women's.FELT Slippers Heeeasls patterns. Ta4d tare me soles. Many colors ta aeleet trass. An sixes fro as $ to S la tha assarUaesU Special. ai.OO. . CHILDREN'S SHOES Black Gaanetal Lace Sbees. Footfana skape, dar abla soles. Sues a ta 8 aad 8fr to 11. As ex- eeptiAsai valse for scksoi er-dress wear. Special, 19x39-Inch Turkish BATH TOWELS (3for$l Heavy double thread, close weave. A Towel that will give excellent service. BaVsHsBaBBBSBBBaSBBasaBS 36-In. Curtain Itlarquisette Regular 35c values. Colors white, cream and ecru, with either plain edge or hemstitched borders. . V 72x90 SHEETS, Specikl 79c 72x90 Pcpperel Sheets $19 72x90 Pequot Sheets $1.75 81x90 Pequpt SheeU $1.90 42x36 Pillow Cases Spcl 29c 42x36 Mohawk Pillow Cases , At the old R. M. Gray Store ' . I.-- . - i : . - . . '. ... . V. - rto theame large local clothier who secured the lease and who objects (6 the1 use" of his name. - . "V. . r'i Everytking is going with 'a bang--no -delays can be tolerated be- ' caUse the time is now limited for disposing of every article in stock. - ' ft's the greatest chance you ever had' for saving money on high-grade men's ' clothing and furnishings and women's smart suits, coats and dresses. Some addi Uonal stocks bought at big reductions to fill in the gaps caused by whirtwind -'selling., ' . - I''.. ' . " RAINCOATS $50 to$60 Fittest Gabardin? Rain coat Assignment Sale price.. $29.50 SUITS AND OVERCOATS $75 Suits and Overcoats at $49.50 $60 Suits and Overcoats at $39.50 $50 Suits and Overcoats at $31.50 $40 Suits and Overcoats at $26.50 A special line All-Wool Over- ' coats Belted raglans for $29.50 SHIRTS $2.00 to $2.50 Shirts at. $3.00 ta$3.50 Shirts at. 3 Shirts for $4.00 to $5.00 Shirts at. 3 Shirts for $6.00 to $7.00 Shirts at. 3 Shirts for . 51.45 51.75 LOO .....$2.75 $7.25 el050 MEN'S UNDERWEAR $3.50 and $4.00 Union Suits at $1.85 $4.0 and $5.00 Union Suits at. . . .$2.95 $5.00 and $6.00 Union Suits at...$3.35 NECKWEAR $2.50 Fine Neckwear, alignment price at ..I $1.45 HOSE Fine Cashmere Hose a good bay at $lfor 49s Youll want them by the dozen 1 HATS AND CAPS ' $3.50 Special lot fine Caps at $1.35 $4.00 Fine doth Hats at $2,45 $00 Fine Cloth Hats at,. ..$2.95 WOMEN'S SUITS Lot 1 Regularly priced to $50... $15.00 Lot 2 Regularly priced to $50-60.$2O.OO Lot 3 Regularly priced to $60. . .$25.00 Imported Tweeds, $60-$65 Suits. .$33.50 Fine fur-trimmed Coats, regular at $75, for $48.50 Fine fur-trimmed Coats, regular at $S9, for $52.50 Fine for-trimmed Coats, regular at $100, for .$62.50 366 Washington In Charge of Selling Washington at W.Park GO a one Traffic The signals of the 'traffic officer are obeyed iniUnlly by the mtelligent citizen, as he' realizes' that incHflerenos means oonfusion nd congestion. Ova the wires and through the rvvitchboaids of the telephone com pany there is a constant volume of tramc Here there is also a signal the rindng of the telephone bell. A peat obstacle in the How of this traffic is delay in answering the telephone belL Aniwer your telephone bell promptly. You will acxorjsmodate the party calling. Your ownline will be more qtnckly cleared for other business. The Pacific Tel'eplione. any