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" 'i . , i The Nic OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, Oregon, Sunday Morning, January t79 1929 E BOARD STAGES GOn Cscond National Conference of American Merchant Marine Is Held ! Washington. Jan. 2(ap) -Skip banders and owners and M representative of union labor gathered here (or the second na tional conference on the American Merchant Marine, nnder the aue- : pices of the United States shipping Board. They heard senators and gov ernment official proclaim the 4awn of a rosier day for Amer ican shipping and enumerate spe tlfie means of bring this about. lilt before the day's session doled tfceyalso heard the labor repre sentative, Andrew Furuseth. pres. went or the International Sea Man's union, declare flatly Mit can't be did." Senator Jones of Washington. exi-athor of the 1928 shipping aet, told the conference that erents of the past sereral months prom. reed new day for American ship pug which was on firm ground for the first time in 76 rears and that steps to further its growth aval and will be taken. . Tie senator outlined the salient feteds In American shipping devel opment as provision for higher Speed commerce one of the im mediate needs aid to cargo ship ping, placing of. the Pacifie Is lands In coastwise trade with the United States and fostering indi rect trade. ' 'There Is discrimination by Can Ada and Australia to protect their Interests on the Pacific coast, he asserted, and added -there Is "no reason why America should sit tamely by and submit." without tokmg measures to insure the gam protection to her shippers. lie termed fas distressing" the k dlfflcaltles of American shippers " to secure adequate terminal facil ities In home ports, while foreign easels get the "cream" ojthe fa cilities, and insisted the gorern ment should take steps to remedy this condition, if necessary, by ac quiring leases on the facilities and assisting American shippers in the Use of them. Representative Wood of Indiana predicted the Hoover administra tion would increase' American . trade with South America. He said that Americans formerly were "in- psred to the idea of British and foreign supremacy" in merchant marine but they are now realizing the Importance of America's ship pin. . Edmund A. Walsh, vice presi dent of Georgetown university and regent of the School of Foreign Commerce, declared that insidious nd persitent propaganda had been circulated in educational cir clet asserting the Impossibility of America's competing with other Batkmg in the merchant marine. Foruseth, who was not on the program, ,told the conference that American shipping cannot compete with foreign trade as long as cer; tain existing conditions obtain. Referring specifically to the hipping board's ruling that a ves sel, in order fly the American flag and be classed as an American ves sel, must be built In American yards, he asserted that the United States Is the only nation which has established-such a "monopoly." COMMISSION EYES CAMPAIGN METHODS WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.(AP) The federal trade commission'r power utilities Investigation today touched on the 1926 primary campaign or Thorne Brown for .re election to the Nebraska railway commission with Horace M. Da Tic of Lincoln, former association. testifying as to what he knew of the stand taken toward Brown's candidacy by state utilities inter ests. Asked whether he Mid been told by any utility man or con tributions being made by the pow- . r companies for Brown's cam Palgn, Davis said he had, heard O but immediately expressed the opinion that he had not answered ' th question and said ftl.t no ' rach information had been l"en htm by anyone within the Indus try. Later he testified that he had learned 'of conferences at tended by utility men at which contributions to Browne's cam palgn had been discussed. He declined to name his informant ' until ordered to do so by Commis sioner McC ulloch, presiding. When he named Frank E. Hel vey, who be said was secretary for the Insurance Federation of Nebraska at Lincoln. He said Helvey was not a utility man. At Omaha,. Helvey asserted t- day that Davis had him "mixed n with some one else" and that be had "never told htmanythlng " About it and never knew anything . About It. James E. Davidson, president' of the Nebraska Power company, said he did not know - whether the utilities had helped Srowne. Suzanne Leaves ; For France in : Early Morning NEW YORK, Jan. 26. AP) -S uxanneLenglen, former French tennis star, sailed , for home aboard the French - liner Paris early today after two tem pestuous: months' visit in this country. , Baldwin If. Baldwin tit r.iL fornia. who ft is said she is to marrr u toon u h Mrnm divorce, escorted the temperamen tal auzanne aboard the liner to the booming of photographers' flash lights. He had several tussels with the numerous photographers In an unsuccessful effort to pre vent them taking pictures. Arrest that man. That man is responsible," Suzanne shouted, adding her bit to the excitement. No one was arrested, however. Willamette Rooks To Meet College Talkers in April OREGON STATE COLLEGE. Corvallis, Jam 21. (Special) Willamette university will debate with the freshman debet squad from Oregon State April 17 at Corvallis and April 19 at Salem. Ten other colleges appear In the list of opponents for the debaters. The squad consisting of 28 men was chosen from a group of 90 who tried out last October : HE bis PISTOL PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 26. (API Roy Moore, alleged "boot leg king,,' whose operations ex tended Into Washington, explained in federal court Friday thai he habitually carried revolver after "police 'acquaintances" Informed Jhinv plan was afoot to "hold yon up." Moore with seven others in cluding his wife and brother in law, are being tried on charges of conspiracy and sundry 4fher vio lations of the national prohibition act. The United States district attor ney subjected Moore to a gruelling cross examination today In an ef fort to shatter the story Moore told yesterday denying he finan ced operation of A still at Cape Horn, Washington. Washington Frosh Beat OS.C. Rooks SEATTLE, Jan. 2. (AP) Following the lead of their big brothers, the University of Wash ington freshmen basketball team trimmed the Oregon State College yearlings 27 to 29. The lead see sawed until within six minutes of the end of the first half when the little Huskies stepped out in front and stayed there. Many substitutes failed to help the invaders, IDS MS m AT LEAST 1 SPOUSE LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2 1. (AP) - The secret marriage of vr& Rarnolde. film star, and Robert Ellis of the stage and fn Par fa In Marl 1926. was somewhat . befogged , with figures tonight as the couple confirmed the report and reporters delved Into official records. , EUU said that tbe - marriage had been kept secret r because a motion picture contract had for bidden wedding bells for. Miss Reynolds. He said they were mar ried in Paris May 25, 19Z6 Social New York Stages Colorful Masquerade Ball .NEW YORK. Jan.' 2 6. (AP) Social New York turned its back on modern America tonight to live fnr tn fcnnra amid tha scenes Of 'ceremony and grandeur that mark ed eighteenth century ranee when Napoleon ruled tbe land. Queens and court ladies, sol diers and peasants, reminiscent of the days of old France, moved thmiirh th .hotel Astor at the "Beaux Arts ball, the highlight of a season's gaiety. . For months New York had been preparing Its costumes for this af fair, given annually by the society of Beaux Arts arcnuecra auu u nlctlnar a phase of French history. rnree ; inousaua guesta ivauvv thA hail and from tne-outsiae oi the hotel Broadway or as mucl nf-lt-aa could eet within sei distance, viewed the elegantl; costumed ladies and court digni tarles as they arrived. J : S, Church Head 50 Years , HARLAN. la, (AP) J. J Norgaard has begun his 81th yea as president or the uanisn isomer an church. . .. v . Vita IVllia Hlrkmaaa r OoBTiiliioii o atattar vw tf ma to day wiuaai iu. iwm mwyvn ott sight ia bmt mim. qSO NARtXlTj 1555 W. 44th Bt Cleveland, O.. I The United States district attor-irauea to neip me mvauers.- iu n j n 1 . Eastern Coast Is Still in Icy Grip of Winter KEW YORK. Jan. 2.(AP) Winter laid an icy hand over the asttrn half of the country today. Saow. 2et, freezing rain or tog settled over almost every state ast of the Mississippi river pre liminary tc the predicted arrival tomorrow ?f a widespread frigid In th- rrnt at least two deaths were Ir.M u the weather. Besides ' there was . serious; disruption of '-train. Aft ire n t crker here was hilled trheri he rl'ppcil from an lee eov ered girder en the ninth floor of ' huUdirg under construction. V Near - Morristown; Pa-.n man was found dead from a. fractured Ian, presumably after a fall on ji ley pavement. t The Fourth and Last Underprice Selling Event. of this Great 9 . O We have received wonderful response to this . great clothing event and we wish to thank our many friends fortfieir support and confidence. This week we are making still further reductions and regrouping our stock so that all may share and benefit by the savings afforded. Plan to attend these last selling days. Extraordinary Bargains will Prevail in Every Department this Week! OVERCOAT SALE Group 1 Values to $50.00 Every one this season's model, every one all wool, Michaels Stern, Hart Schaffner and Marx and other fine makes. Light . and dark patterns, tweeds, gabardines, and other popular materials. 0 15 112.50 Men's &Q QC Macklnaws i VmOO Heavy Wool Mixed Hose, Grey color - pairs , ...$1.00 $18.00 Black Leather $13.95 5.00 Men's Union Suits, excellent qual ity heavy woolen gar ments ... $2.85 $2.50 Men's Union Suits, famous Hatch way garments, . fine mercerized i g f" cotton . . . . plaOD 3 for S4.75 Men's Athletic Under wear. Regular value to $1.50 Men '8 Reg. $1.75 cotton .Suits, me dium weight 95c $1.50, Union $1.35 $2.00 Night Gowns. Outing flannel. Neat terns . $1.45 8 for 94J2S $1.00, $1.25 Shirts and Drawers, cotton and part wool material ... . 89c $1.50 . Night Gowns. Outing " flannel, me dium 1 in weight ?lali7 S for S8JS0 Regular $1.00 part wool -Drawers. 8ises 1J'... 55c $3.00, . 50 Juvenile Coat style Sweaters. sizes 2 to SO . $2.65 IS.00 Boys' Khaki col or Blaaers-: H JP To close oat vl7v Reg. $f. 76, $7.75 Tim Crew Neck, Boys' Sweaters, heavy dura ble knit, the lat- thing . . .. $5.95 $5.00, Boys' Pullover Sweaters, neat pat terns, Jac- o or qusrd effect vvaaD $2.00 Boys' Union Suits, fine mercerised cotton, good i ir weight . . ; . l.DO $1.00 Boys' Union Suits, Cotton QC goodquality.. ODC $3.50 Pendleton Wool en Shirts Sixes 12, 14, khaki 60 E color; v.... Va43 Boys Woolen Caps, dressy patterns, val- ues to 4?f? $1.75 ....... OOC $1.25 blue-gray Cham bray Work Ap Shirts ....... VOC Whipcord 7tf Riding Pants $ Bishop's Special Over alls, good f in weight ..;ylmiV $1.95 broken lines Ladies' Silk A e aa Hose .. .. ... )10? $1.60 Broken line La dies' Silk (Mil Hose ..... $1.11 $5.00 Men's Dress Hats, light and dark. good shapes . , $2.50 to $1.00 Men's Caps, all wool, patterns . . $1.65 $3.00 Men's Khaki and Grey wool flan nel Work Shirts 75c Interwoven fancy silk mixtures A E&egffoimipOimg; 0 41 RUenn'G anncE YcDiiDimg Itaeim'G DSflgBa" G&a&e Sanntts Group 1 150 Men's & Young Men's Reg. $35 & $40 Values Hart Schaffner & Marx, Michaels Stern, Beiber Isaacs and other quality makes are being featured in this group of high grade suits. Think of buying such qual ity at so low a price but we wish to close out all single suits, so this week is vour oDDortunitv to save. Don't fail to r mm r see this group. SALE Group 2 250 Men's & Young Men's Reg. $45, $50, $55 Values Hart Schaffner and Marx, Michaels Stern and other nationally known makes of quality suits are assembled in this group for this week's selling. Light and dark patterjis in tweeds, worsteds and cassimeres. This is without a doubt one of the greatest values ever offered in high grade men's wear. Plan to be here tomorrow and get first choice. SALE OVERCOAT SALE Group 2 Values to $65.00 Michaels Stern Llama Fleece Coats. This season's finest' overcoats. They are soft fleecy materials and beauti-i f ul colorings make them the most at tractive of overcoats. If you want overcoat satif action you'll find it in these coats. All Wool Dress Pants, light and dark shades. Many new patterns. All sizes. Regular $6. and $7.50 values . . . $4.95 5c, 76c Boys' Golf Hose, cotton, wool, fancy CO. patterns ...... $7.50 Boys' Rubber Blazers, Zip- IC per front . $73 $4.75 Boys' Yellow Green - Q QC Slickers . . J.OD $7.50 Boys' Sheep lined r qc Coats .... 30D $12.60 Boys' Leather Coats .... $9.75 $5.00. $6.00 Cordu roys. Can't Bust 'Em, Campus and others, light and dark colors $3.65 $2.65 $1.95 Hose, 55c 2 We have added more shirts to this two-f o r-one group and if you are in need of shirts you can't afford to miss this last chance to save. Reg. $2.50 - $2,75 - 53.00 - $3.50 - $4.00 - $5.00 For the price of All Wool Shaker Knit Sweaters, M fjf black color . vTT I O $6.50 Golf Shirt style Sweat- q( ers v47w $10.00 All Wool . Sweaters, Shaker knit with shawl collar oi neck ... -$7.95- $8.00 i Boys Trench Coats, tan color. r!w $5.95 Rovs Black Slicker $2.19 Boys' and Girls' Rain coats. Reg. $8.50 Rep tile pattern QC rubber . . . .' d Boys' Aviation Cover alls, made just like the : aviator! $ f . 9 C coverall ... V I J 3 $10.00,. $12.50, $15.00 Boys' all wool Mackf- tf0 7f ... otv naws Regular $5.75 Boys' Juvenile Sweaters, im ported yarn, beauti fully knitted . . $4.95 $2.45 7, Size 34 only, $5.00 Boys' .Sweater Coats, brown heather worsted material, each . . . $2.85 Moleskin work &n MC pants ..... J $4.50 lent Pants 60c 3 for Water Repel- . $2.95 Golf Balls 8te; $1.15 49 c $1.50 Low-cut Rub bers for wide toe shoes, each ..... Fknc Rayon Of? Hod& ...... . wt ff'PAIRS fl.OO Pendleton Evergreen Woolen Shirts, reg ular (9 yC $5.00 p.ftO p Plaid pattern only Blue Chambray Work Shirts, regular Jf 75c ralue .... flOC Extra quality Blue Chambray QQ- Work Shirt .. OiJC $6.50 plaid patterns Wool Blazers, $2.95 , - Men's Golf Hose PAIRS for the : PRICE OP ONE $2.00 to $2.50 Neck wear, - Cheney Quality cut silks and fine fashion &1 OC knits ..... Op B. R. H. Cooley, Mgr. . mm ing and Woolen Mills Sto ire CP, Bishop, Pre. assi&Li fatal f??gra i