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6 THE OREGON STATESMAN. gALEM. OREGON THURSDAY MORNING. -NOVEMBER 18. 120 SCHOOL BUDGET IS ENDORSED Highland Parent-Teacher Association Acts at Meet ing Last Night On? of the principal features of the meeting of the Parent Teacher association of the High land schoolhoase last night wa the enthusiastic endorsement by the members of the action of tna Salem who 1 board In calling a special election for December 6 to rote on the school budget, as prepared by the school board to help meet the increased expense In the maintenance of . the city schools. Superintendent George Has: was one of the principal speakers ot the evening presenting to the association the urgency of tfhe ned in passing the school bud get for the year. In the course of 'hla remarks Mr. Hug said relief is imperative In the school situa tion, due to the fact that there i- an increase of 13 6-10 per cent In the school enrollment this year. Through an unforseen court decision last year there wa a lack of $8000 for the school fund. On account of this and the high price of school supplies and tho bonus voted for salaries last spring there will be a total defi cit of 142.500 to be met. Mr, Hug and knew of one ship bought by Xew York firm for $200,000 on which alterations costing $475,- 000 were made and which earned in six months over $600,000. 'This ship was then sunk by a submarine," Gillen added. MEETING SET FOR FRIDAY HIVKK RAISES foun FEET EUGENE. Ore.. Nov; 17. Heavy rains on the Willamette river water- shed and high tem perature caused the river at Eug een to rise four feet todav and it is now at a stage of 8.2 feet above, low water mark and still rising. Considerable snow has fallen in the ' mountains during the past woeic, and It Is believen the Chinook wjjid that has leen blowing for abou: 74 hours Is melting it rapidly. AX EXKMV TO GOOD HEALTH Good health has no greater en emy than constipation. You can not "keep fit." for work or play if the bowels are Irregular or clogged with a decomposed mass of undigested food from which the blood picks up disease-causing impurities and carries then throughout the entire system. Foley's Cathartic Tablets are mild but sure, in action. They banisn biliousness, sick liealacle. sonr stomach and other ills caused by indigestion. Take one tonight and you will feel better in the morning, i Sold everywhere. Board of Conciliation Submits Its Estimate said DISPUTES ARE BEFORE BOARD Water Users of Southern and Eastern Oregon Bid for Official Favor i ii i Further progress toward the settlement of a controversy be tween the Rogue River Canal com pany and the Med ford Irrigation district on the one hand and Che Talent Irrigation district on the other,; was made at a conference of their representatives with the state water board yesterday. 'Each side appeared before the board urging an extension of of tim,e on water rites on Bear creek, Jackson county, and op posing extensions to the other side. The board took' the ques tion under advisement and briefs will be filed with the board by. December 1. All parties are seek ing prior rights. - Senator C. M. Thomas repre sented the Talent district and Por ter Neff the other two. Represetatives of the Tumalo Itrigation district appeared and nrplpntMt 9 Mintract nnrisr v)illi A piea lur uener uuuas iui iuc ' - ----- ... children was made by Miss Wal-1 " proposes tofiecure a tempor- advises raising .the mouey making the payment. Increase Not Large The Bverintendent also that the increase in salaries tui de this year in the Salem schools Is not equal to that made in many other schools that the cost of administration, ia below the average of schools ol like size and also that the money spent, on the material equipment of the Salem schools is less than that ordinarily appropriated for the purpose. Mr. Hug referred to the necessity, of having 52 chll- r dren in on primary room and to 84 pupils being taught in on room by two teachers at the cam time. Walter Denton made an effec tive plea for the Boy Scout move ment which is bein-put on at this time, and Miss Case, llbrar- ain Ae an laieresuug nit uu the work of the Highland branch library in which she said this branch has loaned out 650 books since ft was established In Jun In doing this, it was pointed out :that tn no way is the circulation of the down town library affect ed.' Persons obtaining book's are not as a rule patrons of the city library. Better Books is Plea " A plea for better books for the Members of Growers Co operative Association to Talk Fruit Conditions A meeting of the members of the Oregon Growers Co-operative 1 association will be held Friday af ternoon of this week at the Com jnerclal club rooms, beginning at ,1:30 o'clock. In the invitation to members, each Is privileged to bring aj triend who may not be a member, j but who is interested in organiza tion and co-operation among fruit growers. " j Department Head To Talk The principal talks of the af ternoon will be made by Robert C. Paulus. manager of the sales department. C. I. Lewis, manager of. the organization department, and by M. O. Evans, in chargs of the field work of the association. This meeting, the first held in this section of the county, prom ises to be of more than usual in terest to growers and members of the association. This has been a year unlike others, in crop condi tions as well as financial condi tions. These will all be discussed at the meeting which will be an open forum for all. Other Meeting Arranged The Salem meeting is one of the 18 meetings that will be held this month and next for the ben efit of members of the associa tion. The first was held last Sat urday at Sheridan, when talks were made by C. I. Lewis and M. O. Evans. Another meeting was held Monday night at Shaw, which was attended by practically all members of the association in that district, while Tuesday night members Jiving near Independ ence, Suver, Arlie and Monmouth met at the latter place. Enthusiastic meetings ara re ported from all these points. The Oregon Growers now control 28.- 000 acres with a membership close to 1,600. During the last two weeks of October, when the pool was opened. 96 members were admitted to the association, adding 2.000.000 pounds annual ly to the prnne pool. The state board of conciliation in a statement submitted to the secretary of state for the budget to be presented to. the legislature estimates Its financial needs for the next biennium at 11.000. The statement is signed by William F. Woodward, chairman, and Otto R. Hartwig. secretary of the boalM. The state board of architect ex aminers estimates its needs at ')6. Receipts arc estimated at 12120. Adventurers Seek For Living on Desert Land LONDON. Oct.. 29. A party of 40 enthusiastic adventurers who are headed by F. F. Rhodes Dish er. fellow of the Royal Geograph ical Society, have decided to spend the rest of their lives on a tropical island away from ex cessive taxation. They will leave for the South Seas next month in a schooner yacht, the Medora. "More than 1.000 people have dron, school librarian. She spoke of a movement which was insti tuted by the Boy Scouts with thl end in view. T. A. Rinehart, Miss Kramer and Mrs. L. Clarke also made remarks on different subjects pertaining to the school work. t Light refreshments were served by a committee composed of Mrs J. A. Carpenter and Mrs. H. A. Smart. XOT WORKING BUT TIRED OUT Whn one . feels always tired .without working, or suffers from backache. lumbago, heumatic i pains, sore muscles or stiff joints it Is not always easy to locate the source of trouble, but very ire ouentlv it can be traced to over worked, weakened or diseased kidneys. Mrs, L. Gibson, 12th and Edison St., La Junta, Colo., writes: fMy kidneys were giving me a great deal of trouble for some time. I took Foley Kidney Pills and. they helped me right away. . Sold everywhere. ACCOUNTING SYSTEM - j IS DEFICIENT (Continued from Pace 1) counting; of board funds to the national comptroller had not been complied with when. Mr. Tweedale took charge, because of "bad con dition of the accounts. War rants for money issued during a period 'of two years are still be ing picked up all over the United States, the witness added. He further iaid that about $1,000. 000,000 in payroll vouchers are yet to come through to close up accounts: Excels Profits Are Made. Testifying as to the securities found in the 4 vaults of a Phila delphia trust company. he said they-were intact and had been well taken care of. but he did not knew why thty were not In the possession of the treasurer. The securities. Including liber ty bonds, he said, represented in part guarantees of shipping con tractors for faithful performance or their work The witness also testified own erH of ships' xommandeered' by the government In 191? were al lowed to make profits far in ex cess of what this country permit ted in its other industries. He said ships, regardless of their age and natural : depreciation, were taken o na basic contract of rental value tot 94.15 a dead weight ton. An allowance for profit, interest on investment, al lowance of depreciation, based on the wartime earning value rather than On actual value and other Items made It - possible for the owners to make od the contract as 'high as 57' per cent. ix Comparison With British Made. He said' ships "SO 'years.; old made this profit for their own ers. . . - -. .f , Compared with what Great Britain allowed its ship owners on commandeered vessels and basing the computation at $4.66 to the pound sterling, he said, it was shown that American owners re ceived from 230 to 275 per cent more than did the British own ers, and the British figures con tinued after the United States , had entered the war. These rates he added, were fixed by the ship ping board as it then existed. Testifying as to enormous prof its earned by ships under wartime conditions, the witness said he ary supply of water from the Walker basin irrigation company and requesting the -allotment of certain waters of the Deschutes river withdrawn by the state on behalf of the Deschutes project. This matter was taken under ad visement and the findings of the board will be presented to all in terested before final action. George W. Hayes of Vale ap peared before the board urging action to reopen the Willow creek adjudication. The petition was filed on behalf of D. F. Boggs. J. C. Veazie of Portland ap peared requesting "a transfer of water rights under the Ontarlo- Nyssa irrigation project, near On tario. ! Robert W. Sawyer of Bend, county judge of Deschutes county appeared and presented the views of the city of Bend rel ative to allotmets on the Des chutes river. James T. Chinnock of Grants Pass requested an extension of time on behalf of the Oregon-Call iornia rower company on its Prospect power plant on Rogue river. FOCH GIVEN TITLE PA R IS, Nov. 17. Marshal Foch has added to his collection of titles and decorations that of "Bourgeois of "Spa," voted him by that Belgian municipality. His right to so call himself is attested by an illuminated manuscript. Samuel GclWrt. G RexBeacJi immt G0INERNEUR iunous story PENALTY WALLACE WORSLEY 4 Days Starting Sunday LIBERTY 'LIB Mildred Harris Chaplin As "Pollvop" in Grace Miller White's " Polly of the Storm ntry" Today .Til Saturday Qou As "Pollyop" in Grace Miller White's Polly's Battle with the "Hilltoppers" The Abduction Trip Stftrmaro Ttwtt' going miles to see N-t By the same author as5$l less oi ine aiorm Country" SPRINGTIME" A Two Reel Comedy Pat he News Topics Added Attraction ANTONIO MINER VIM Famous Italian Piano Accordianist asked to eorr.o wrh us." said Mr. Dbher. ' Our first party in cludes dectbrs. solicitors, plant-,' rs. ex-officers, surveyors, engin-j eers. a wireless operator and at clergyman. Several cf the party j re taking their wives and fam ilies with them. . J "Until we have scrurej an is land or a portion of ne ind j fitted it up temporarily we shall live in car vessel. One strict rule! is that the colony shall have uo! oolitics," Mr. Oisher added. ! Read the Classified Adj. 19 THE RESTLESS SEX ! . , .. . Starts Sunday at THE OREGON THEATRE LA3KT cc&roxAnow rtxttxit THE RESTLESS SEX Br ROBERT CHAMBERS win IONDAVIES Ct QommoaalQidute Coming Sunday Monday Tuesday THE OREGON THEATRE FAMOUS WVA lvxi u : - M Thank5giving table linerw at unusually interesting prices. Our annual event in table linens. With Thanksgiving so near at hand this sale comes at an opportune time for everyone planning pretty table displays for the day. v CO inch Fancy White Mercerized Table pamask, per yard 58 inch Fancy White Floral Patterns Table Damask, per yard CG inch Fancy White Floral Patterns Table Damask, per yard 72 inch Fancy White Floral Patterns Tabic Damask, per yard. Table Napkins, plain white, per dozen Tabic Napkins, Mercerized White, per dozen. Table Napkins, Mercerized White, per dozen .1 - 98c 51.15 51.69 $1.69 51.93 52.25 -52.75 Out Prices Always the Lowest OALE & GO Commercial and Court Streets Formerly CLIcaro Stcrt .BISHOP'S ITS' AND OVERCOA Have Snap and Style, as well as Service. Only the highest standard of merchandise from reputable manufacturers is ever shown. No matter how low the price the public are protect ed, as every article is from ourregular stock. BISHOP'S SALE MEANS LOWER MEN'S SUITS ALL $33.00 SUITS AT ALL $40.00 SUITS AT ALL $43.00 SUITS AT ALL 4)30.00 SUITS AT ....... ALL $33.00 SUITS AT ALL $60.00 SUITS AT ALL $63.00 SUITS AT ALL $75.00 SUITS AT $27.95 $31.95 $35.95 $39.95 $43.95 $47.95 $51.95 $59.95 BOYS' (NICKER SUITS ALL AGES 6 TO 17 YEARS $16.50 ORKdOX WOOL SUITS $18.00 ORECOX WOOL SUITS $20.00 ORE(ioX WOOL SUITS $25.00 oreoox" WOOL SUITS $20.00 BISHOP'S FABRIC SUITS $22.50 BISHOP'S FABRIC SUITS $25.00 BISHOP S FABRIC SUITS $12.35 $13.45 $14.95 $18.75 $15.95 $17.95 $19.95 33 1-3 per cent Off ONE LOT MEN'S MEDIUM- AND HEAVY WEIGHT OVERCOATS THAT WERE $25.00 TO $60.00. ABOUT 100 IN AL1V Uss 331-3 per cent Hen's Hats . STETSON, MALLORY, AND CLOTH HATS ENTIRE STOCK, REG. $5.00 TO $12.00, SPEC IAL SALE PRICES 20 per cent Off Men's Dress Shirts ALL STYLES MEN'S DRESS SHIRTS. PER CALES. MADRAS. REPS. CORDS AND SILKS. REGULAR $2.50 TO $15.00, SPECIAL PRICE Less 20 per cent MEN'S OVERCOATS AUro.OO OVERCOATS $19 95 ALL $.T300 OVERCOATS OnC AT ! CZ.UD ALL 10.00 OVERCOATS ' a01 n at 53l.9o AL $50.00 OVERCOATS gQ QJJ ALLKOXQ OVERCOATS " " tj ALT $65.00 OVERCOATS " j gg ALL $75.U OVERCOATS CP A HP at 559.95 ALLfsO.OO OVERCOATS 63 95 MEN'S TROUSERS ALL $100 TROUSERS 'AT ALL $5.00 TROUSERS T . ALL $6fii TROCSERS i . .A.T -:. v Ili'H ..li.S rf ALL .50 TROUSERS " hm) TKiirSKRS AT ALL $12.00 TKOfSEIW at ;.: ALL $15.00 TROUSERS AT $T,15 $3.95 $4,75 ,. $7.95 . $9.55 $11.95 Men's Work Gloves ALL LEATHER w0RK GLOVES WRIST LENGTH OR GAUNT LETS, REGULAR $1.50 TO $4.00 1-2 Price Jersey Sweaters MEN'S WORSTED JERSEY SWEATERS, COLORS BLUE, BLACK. OXFORD AND CARD INAL, REGULAR $3.00 $2.00 Wool Sox BISHOP'S PURE FLEECE WOOL SOX. MADE BY VAN COUVER WOOLEN MILLS AT WHOLESALE PRICES 65c 85c $1.00 $55.00 $60.00 $65.00 HART, SCHAFFNER & MARX SUITS, STAPLE AND YOUNG MEN'S MODELS DARK PATTERNS. SEE THEM IN OUR WINDOW. WHILE THEY LAST 37.50 MEN'S CORDUROY PANTS, TWO COLORS, ALL SIZES. " SEE THEM IN CENTER WIN DOW. BUY THEM NOW 5.00 SALEM WOOLEN MILLS STORE Men's and Boys' Shoes ALL MEN'S AND BOYS DRESS AND WORK SHOES. INCLUD ING JUST 'WRIGHT SHOES Y" j T" m run jitN 20 per cent Off Men's Underwear ALL MEN'S WOOL OR COTTON UNDERWEAR, TWO PIECE GARMENTS AND UNION SUITS- Less 20 per cent Flannel Shirts MEN'S HEAVY GRAY ANP KHAKI FLANNEL SHIRTS, IN FLAT OR MILITARY COLLAR SIZES 16 TO 18 $2.95 COMMERCIAL STREET Salem Oregon