THE OREGON STATESMAN. SALEM. OREGON
THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 3. 1921
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Issued Dally Except Monday by
THE STATESMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY
. 216 8. Commercial St., Salem, Oregon
(Portland Office, 627 Board of Trade Building. Phone Automatic
627-59)
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R. J. Hendricks '. Manager
Stephen A. Stone. Managing Editor
Ralph Glorer Cashier
Frank Jashoshl Manager Job Dept.
TELEPHONES:
great breakfast concerns do. Mor-.
its Thomsen, one oi the biggest
men in the financial and milling
world on this coast, is now presi
dent of the Albers Brothers Mill
ing company .
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Professor Frederick Starr, "in
ternationally noted anthropolo
gist," who is quoted as saying that
"ihere are no beautiful women in
tlie United States," is in danger of
becoming known as the notorious
anthropologist.
Shakeup Takes Place in
Portland Police Circle
Business Office, 23.
Circulation Department. 68S
Job Department, 583
Society Editor, 10S
Entered at the Postoffice in Salem, Oregon, as second class matter.
SITUATION OF THE FLAX INDUSTRY
The Salem realtors are taking up the matter of the con
dition of the flax industry, and at their noon luncheon today
they are to have a talk by Robert Crawford, former super
? intendent of the plant at the Oregon penitentiary. ,
, It is entirely proper that this body of citizens, vitally
interested in the growth and prosperity of the city and sec
; tion, should seek to find ways of fostering and developing
- the flax industry
; For in that industry is promise of great things.
The thing that is giving greatest concern right now is
the fact that there is no market for flax fiber; at least no
. market at a price that would pay the cost of the raw material
' and the labor of putting it in marketable shape.
' Very briefly, this is the story:
"Last year the state authorities contracted with the farm-
crg for the growing of flax, at an agreed price per ton; Che
contracts calling for payment without any reservations. In
the spring, it being found that there would be no money to
meet these agreed payments, the farmers were called in and
. the case laid before them. At that time, much of the flax
had already been sown, and the land was ready for all or
nearlyiall the rest . It was agreed at that meeting that the
farmers should have vouchers, when the flax was delivered.
; When the flax' was delivered, the vouchers were ready, but
t in such form tha; all the farmers refused them, preferring
" to rely upon their contracts and the warehouse receipts for
the quantities of flax delivered. , '
; -, Now what is to be done?
1 ; ' It is a condition that confronts the men engaged in the
i industry, and not a theory.
r L. H. Compton, superintendent of the penitentiary, in
I whose hands the flax industry rests now absolutely, is work
' ing full forces in the flax mill, preparing the fiber for mar
;ket - .
.) : When there is a. market
J And he is selling the by-products to pay the running ex-
penses of , the plant. What more can he do? What differ-
ent? He proposes to go on as he is now going. If a market
I for the fiber develops, the matter will be soon settled. The
" product will be sold as fast as it can be worked up, and the
farmers who raised and delivered the flax will get their rnon-
: i ev. t If no market develops, the manufactured fiber will
still be on hand when the Legislature meets a year from
! January, and that body will without doubt pay the farmers
their money ; i
. . ) For the state of Oregon is no welcher. It always has and
always will patf its obligations.
; '"; What will hannen when plantinsr time cornea airain. next
spring, in case no market shall have developed, who can say?
Superintendent Compton is saving sufficient seed, and he
; will offer to contract with the farmers for another crop of
flax. Will they contract?
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r It would be a fine thing if an independent flax plant,
prepared to do spinning, could be established here. Still bet
. - ter, one prepared to do weaving. It is likely that the Hays
interests, of San Jose, will experiment with hemp on their
Labish Meadows holdings, next year. - They are able to do
big things in any line they may undertake. Perhaps this
may be a way out. Or perhaps some splendid organizer
might get together enough Oregon capital to put up an
indenendentplant.
But it does not appear now that the penitentiary plant
can do anything excepting ro on as it is going.
George Satterlee, the auctioneer, in the Pep and Pro
gress pages this morning, puts forward in very attractive ana
rnmnlete form, the idea of a public market for Salem. It is
a matter, that i3 at least worth considering.
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1 This territory will be thankful for the proposed freight
rate reductions of the Southern racinc.
PORTLAND Or. Nov 2.
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C'pief of Police Jenkins today an-
rouncea cnanRfs in ine pniire q-
partment. Captain John T, Mo'jre
being promoted to the position of
i nnn&rt nr tt nnlir anr.rftWiin-T
J)bn Clark, who will be retired by
special action of tha council.
I Six lifMitenantp were reduce! to
their former rank.
j About 3J policemen now on
special duty are to be assigned to
dutv on beats.
Captain or Detectives TI. A.
Crcle was sent back to the'un!
lorm division in command of the
cay relief.
i BITS FOR BREAKFAST I
Freight rates coming down.
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That will help a whole lot.
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' George Satterlee, the auc
tioneer, has the floor this morn
ing to tell the benefits of a public
market. - "
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' Fire room house advertised for
rent in The Statesman a couple of
days ago brought about 50 in
quiriea. The house shortage per
sists. '-"'r'-;' ''"'V ':
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Dibble & Franklin are having a
splendid market "for their tulip
and other bulbs. They are plant
ing more bulbs for next year's
growth than they produced this
year. They have the biggest 'bulb
farm on this side of the conti
nent, and they are on the way to
having the biggest in North Am
erica, here at Salem.
If ways can be devised for an
other flax mill in Salem, it oupht
by all means to be done. If the
process can be carried to spinning
and weaving, there will be no
Question concerning markets. The
new tariff bill will give adequate
protection for the manufactured
articles.
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The Albers Brothers mill in
Portland is working on a four mil
lion pound oata order for the
United States government: show
ing that Uncle Sam realizes the
superior value of the quality oats
raed in this section; Just as the
WATSON 1ILL
IE EVIDENCE
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Georgian Prepared to Sup
port Charge That Sol
diers Were Hanged
tit-
da
C
to
of
die
liih'out courtmartial
He declaied he would rfot be
bundled up in any committee
room." and have his evidence
entombed with senators in a r-
Dort nobodv would read but would
make his fight in the senate. He
Huge Still Uncovered By
Klamath County Officers
KLAMATH FALLS, Or., Nov. 2
The biggest still ever confiBca-
ej in Klamath county was raid
ed last night by Sheriff Low who
arrested Edward James, 42 and
Raymond Moore on the charge 'f
operating it. One hundred gal
lons of the Hnuor in the making,
and five gallons of the finished
product was destroyed, the sher
iff reported The still was oper
ated in a log cabin on a ranch
f've mi'"8 east of the city, they
said, t Frequent trips of j:tr.ey
drivers to the ranch and excessive
intoxication among loggers on the
treets here were said to hve
furnished clues leading to the
raid. !
Striking Texas Men to
Be Taken Back by Road
HOUSTON, Tex., Nov. 2.--Fed
eral Judge J. D. Hutcheson late
today ruled that the 500 odd
members of the Brotherhood of
Railroad Trainmen of the Inter
national & Great Northern rail
road who have been on strike
since October 22, should be taken
back into the employ of the road
The trainmen would go back on
probation i under the court's de
cfsion. After 30 days, if the re
ceiver and officials of the roac
afe satisfied that the men havr
returned in a spirit of conciliation
the waee tcale existing previous
to October; 22 and full seniority
rights will be restored.
oover is President of
Child Hygiene Society
NEW HAVEN, Conn.. Nov. 2.-
Herbert Hoover, secretary of
commerce; will become president
of the American Child Hygiene
association during its 12th an
nual session here this week. He
will succeed Dr. H. L. K. Shaw
of ! Albany. N. .Y., who retires.
Mr, Hoover was elected at St
Louis last year, but until today
it was not definitely known that
he would i accept.
Permanent Charters for
National Banks Urged
WASHINGTON. Nov. 2. The
granting of permanent charters
to national banks was advocated
today .before the house banking
committee by Comptroller of the
Currency iCrisslnger, who declar
ed that with 20-year charters na
tional banks were unable to com
pfete with state banks, perraa
nntly chartered, in the handling
of 'one time trust estates.
Many national banks, he said.
are surrendering their charters to
become state institutions.
Twenty-Five Stockholders
In Portland Ball Club
PORTLAND. Or., Nov. 2. An
nouncement was made today that
the transfer had been completed
whereby the Portland baseball
club was i sold to W. H. Kleppar
and associates by W. W. and Wa!
ter : H. McCredie. Nomes of 2;
local stockholders in the new on
terprise were announced.
"Hate to Do it," Says
Woman Bandit; Does it
WASHINGTON,
e was piven in
Nov. 2. No
the senate tc-
by Senator Watson, Demo-
rat, Georgia, that he Intended
present to the senate evidin.
his charges that American sol-
s had bopn hanped overseas
added that he would reserve a
decision whether he would ap
pear before the special senate
committee appointed to investi
gate his charges.
Senator Watson's statements
today were made In another
hour's clash over the investisa
tion when Senator Brandegee, Re
publican, Connecticut, chairman
of the special committee, present
ed a resolution authorizing the
committee to take testimony un
der oath and subpoena witnesses.
The resolution drew sharp com
ment from Senator Watson and
also involved him and Senator
Reed. Democrat, Missouri, in a
spirited discussion with several
lit publicans.
Senator Watson reiterated his
charges and declared tlrey had
been made in 1918 by former
Senator Chamberlain of Oregon,
now a shipping board member.
Ite also declared that today he
had received letters and telegrams
from former service men and sol
diers in Philadelphia and New
York, supporting his charges.
According to his information,
'"sallows other than that pic
tured in the photograph be pre
s?nted yesterday had been erect
ed and used in France."
j IJRKXXAXi WINS
j PROVIDENCE. R. I., Nov. 2.
! Bill Brennan of New York was
j r ivpn the d?cisibn over Dan
t Dowd of Boston in a I2-round
j heavyweight fight ! at Marieville i
: tonight.
Mathis, Curtiss Cross. John Rndd I Jim Young, . president; C. lc
and Allan Bynon. The songs and j Knickerbocker, secretary; Curtu
cheers were led by Ed Soeolofskyl I Cross, treasurer.
Allan Bynon and John Rtgdo
were elected team captains tor
the month of November;
accoompanied by Mr. Arnold.
The following officers were
elected for the year:
Gymnasium Season Opens
For Salem Business Men
The gym seasori for the busi
ness men started off with a whoop
iast nicht at the V.M.C.A. Over
r0 prominent business men at
tended the banquet and trave
toasts to volleyball, bifiball and
gym.
Befire the banquet the first
game of biff ball of the season was
staged between Oiaf Oleson's and
C. K. Knickerbocker's teams.
Knick's team took theshort end oV
tn" score.
Roy Shields was; toastniasler ai
the dinner. Among those on th
program who responded were
Ueorjce Hug, John Bayne. John
Kigrdon, William? Hamilton. Dr.
Matinee
& Night
WEDNESDAY
ttane M
raurr
honorl In
rclt.
31? MATINEES- BEST STICK-NIGHTS
NOTICE
Owing to the very disastrous fire in
our store on October 31, we are now oc
cupying temporarily quarters at corner
of High and Trade streets. Telephone
same, no. lit 4.
We will be able to take care of all
needs in a Yery few days.
Shbwalter & Jacobs
NEW YORK. Nov. 2. "I hate
tf do this, but I am driven to
it," said a woman bandit today
Just before hitting Ray Naftal,
modiste, on the head with a
sandbag.
Dazed, the modiste dropped in
the; hallway of an apartment
house. Two men stepped up,
seized the fashionable frown she
was delivering, removed ?1500
in! jewelry from her fineers. stole
her purse and fled,- leaving a
drugced handkerchief over her
mouth, i :
i TOWXLKY IX JAIL
I JACKSON, Mich.. Nov. 2. A.
C. Townley. president of th N
tinl Non-Pa rt'ssn league spent
tonight In the Jackson county jai
beginning the sentence of 90 davs
ftw-j the consplracv to encourage
disloyalty during the war.
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FUTURE DATES
iNoembr i 5, HutnrdHj Football.
Wil!mtte V. PHfie nniTrnity.
iNoramber I S. Saturday Smni-iinnl
mitBf f Marion ronnty rarent-Ttcarh-eri
aaaoriation, Hich achne!.
NoTnib?r 8, Tuesday Kxamination of
Nstiaoal Gnsrasmrn for entrant, to West
NoTember 8, Tuesday Special elertioa
in I folk county on $70,000 road Us
ley.! .i i
" November TaesdaT Admiral May
(I addresa Kiwani Ctnh
November 1(1, Wednesday Annaal
WlMametto nireritT rnxui rrnintrr rs...
Korenbor U. SS and SS KariM aou
tr ! Tsmiwi iMtitata.
Porevbor 4, SoBday Elks Hamorlal
lervica, Oraad Thoaiw. -.
Two Days, Thursday and Friday, of Real Live Selling $&&i
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Bigger
Better WJ
Than fjM
Ever
1 DAY
DAI
Plan to
Spend a
Whole Day
in the Stotre
It Will Be a Wonderful Saving Sale. You Real ty Must See the Values Put Out on Display to
Appreciate How Much You Really Can Save. Remember We Guarantee Satisfaction With
Every Purcha se made Here
CORSET
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A very good value
the Youth Line
Reduso Corset,
$5.00
What You Can Buy
at $5.00
The Sayings Are Extraordinary
On the Main Floor
3 yards of good quality pure silk
C'repe de Chine, J QQ
i yards of good quality heavy
f;:;w'"i. $5.00
'A yards of all silk Pongee, eolors
are pink and cream, df AA
for tPD.UU
4 yards of all silk Mescaline, Copen,
red, yellow and Af
blue, for IDvU
yards of 40-inch Serge, colors
are navy, copen $C OH
and red, for JDoUU
LOVELY SILK BLOUSES AND
VA1STS AT $5
A hig assortment of good styles in
serviceable blouses and waists
materials are crepe de chine,
georgette crepe every one is a
good looking model and worth
much more
than
$5.00
CORDUROY KIMONOS AND
BATHROBES
A special lot to choose from. Your
. it0:: $5.oo
Values on the Main Floor
What You Can Buy
at $1.00
Big Savings
SILK j i
UNDERWEAR
Made of good! qual
ity Crepe de Chine;
gowns and envelope
chemise, each ! :,'
$5.00
Women's pure Silk Hose, in black
only. Tli is is a splendid buy. We
ad vise you to lay in A A
a supply. A pair V UU
Children's fine ribbed Hose, combed
cotton yarn. Sizes d A A
G to 10. 4 pairs PUUU
Women's Fibre Silk Hose. A A
(iJi.yu
Special, 2 pairs.
Lisle
Women's Cotton
Vests, '.i for ...
GO-inch .Jap Lunch
quality, pretty
patterns. At
$1.00
Cloths, good
$1.00
Hand embroidered Madeira Doilies,
in eyelet designs. 1 AA
Hound or ovals, at pJLUU
Chamoisettc Gloves in the Slipover
styles, at tl flfl
per j pair ......tJX UU
Fancy Silk Ilibbons in stripes,' checks
( and floral designs. Extra good
value at, d1 flH
2 yards 01. UU
Leather Purses in the flat envelope
c2s: $1.00
Values on the Main Floor
Our Ready-to-Wear Is Filled With
Wonderful Savings on
Choice
Suits. Coats
Dresses
and Skirts
Be sure to examine our stocks carefully before making a
decision elsewhere
Extra Fine Dress Gingham, lovely
patterns and AA
colorings, 2 yards vAlU
! Choice assortment of 152-inch Dress
Ginghams', that mean a big sav-
4 yards .... $1.00
I A special lot of very good Dress
Ginghams, good assortment of
plaids and stripes. 1 A A
5 yards ?1UU
j A good line of fancy Dress Ging
hams, checks and d AA
; plaids. yards PlUU
j Fancy figured colored .Marquisette
' for window curtains. flfl
3 yards PlUU
I Art Cretonnes, 36 inches wideood
heavy quality, suitable for pHti
coats, aprons and Cl7
artAvnrk, 'i yards vlUU
D-4 bleached Pepperell Sheeting.
Good quality. flfl
i 2 yar.ds ?1.UU
Good standard IVreale, very i nice
patterns and color- Ct flfl
ings. 5 yards ... tJJl.UU
A special assortment of very de
sirable Percales, good range of
patterns and color- Cl flA
ings. G yards for.. PXUU
Duckling Fleece, suitable for Kim
onos, and bathrobes. j AA
5 yards for .........J)1 UU
Pretty striped Shirtings of good
wearing, neat qualities. Colored
t: $1.00
Very fine Madras Shirting in pret
ty, small colored cheeks. ;36 in
ches wide. i A A
2 yards 11.UU
A special assortment of fancy col
ored Dress Voiles in checks,
stripes and floral Cl flfl
designs. 3 yards ...... vUU
Extra large sue Hack Towels,! good
heavy quality.
5 for
$1100
Extra Specials FromX)ur Down-stairs Store
$1.00
36-inch Cotton Challies and figured
Voiles, suitable for draperies and
comforters. flfl
7 yards PiUU
Devonshire Mill Ends. Very nice
patterns and color- A A
ings. yards P1UU
36-inch Colored Stripe
Outings. yards
$1.00
27-inch White Outing Flannels,
good quality. A A
8 yards ..J1.UU
27-inch Colored Stripe
Outings, 7 yds.
Dress Ginghams Mill Ends some
very good patterns to A A
choose from. 7 yds....vlUU
Apron Ginghams, checks, good
quality. f A A
8 yards J)1.UU
36-inch Shirtings, Mercerized, fine
stripe.
5 yards ,
Art Cretonnes, pretty'
at terns. 5 yds ....
$1.00
$1.00
In Our Downstairs Store
ALL BLANKETS
and
COMFORTERS
will be offered at savings prices. It will be to your interest to
come here and get'our special prices for these two days only
Women's Cotton Union Suits, knee
length, light A A
weight. 3 for 01. UU
Women's Cotton Union Suits, sum
mer, tight knee. A A
2 for Ol.UU
Women's Undervests, bodice tops
and shoulder straps. ft A A
4 for J1.UU
Gtwxl quality liath
Towels. 5 for
$1.00
J8A
L'otton Hose for Women and Child
ren in black brown and white.
$1.00
5 pairs ..
pathrobing. Makes good warm
j Bathrobes. ff
:2 yards for 31UU
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466 State Street j Phone 877
Petticoats made of Fancy Sateen
This is a very i lftfl
goocj value. 5 for )1UU
Women's Bungalow Aprons, cut ex
tra full. Made of standard,! good
quality Percale. tt i AA
2 for . 3)1 lUU
Figured Voile, dainty pretty! pat
terns, 36 and 38 inches r Wide.
$1.00