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PAGE-TWO The OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, Oregon. Satin-day Morning, February 23, 1931 mm- m smueeiy Public Service Group Hands : Down1 Order Following Recent Hearing ; , . - ' . C Continued from pes 1 M .Oregon Ia. this ue at 'this .time and that jurisdiction of. this cause should be retained br this commission tor the purpose of tasking auch final or farther or ders as mar be reasonable and proper in the premises: That 90 days from the date of S&rrica of this order is a reason able time in which to comply with - said order. While a coot of the order had not . reached President Elliott of the Oregon Washington Water company last night, he indicated when apprised of the commission's order that he felt his company would not act on til pending ne gotiations for purchase of the plant were j carried farther with the city. -. He did not state what his com pany wonld! do in erent the pro posed " arbitration was not pro ceeded with. At the hearing: held February 18 before the public utility com mission. Mr. Elliott testified that the new filter plant, now partially complete, work on which stopped last summer, could be finished within 90 days. . The water company at the time ft suspended work, said it would not proceed farther to invest Its moneys in Salem unless it bad eome assurance of reasonable re turn of capital investment should -Salem acquire through purchase, or condemnation, the property of the utility. f BIMI1 PLAN OF COMPANY TOLD (Continued from page 1) election of the question of ac quiring the water company prop erty at the arbitrated value, with the provision that sufficient bonds be authorised for the pur chase of the property. City Officials Make no Promise While considerable , discussion was carried on last night by President Elliott, Mayor Gregory and other members of the con ference, the city's representatives agreed that no one was willing to make formal comment until the written proposal of Mr, El liott could be thoroughly weighed. ' "I have prepared this matter to expedite the construction of the filter plant and to try to work out a transfer of the prop erty to the 'city on a basis mu tually agreeable," said Mr. El liott. He asked that the council act early next week, if possible, since he was forced to return to San Francisco by Monday night, o! Mayor Gregory said the matter s was of . such importance that he " thought the time suggested en- tlrely too shiort for a studied de 1 clsion on the part of the council. ' He indicated that he was not : at all certain that the present t plant fa Salem should be pur ' chased and isald he hesitated to commit the icity to Its purchase. Heretofore the mayor had in dicated he would favor arbltra- Legislative Sidelights FlfBE PUlll ILL BE TOLD Oregon's 36th Legislative Session Brings Interesting Personages to Salem i ; TOY SHIELDS, formerly an W. attorney here, was a leglsla- r tire 'Visitor Friday. 'Mr. Shields now is counsel for the Union Pacific railroad in Port land. He has been interested in the- intangibles tax case of 1929 and feels, ithaf there Is strong probability the United States su prexne court will fail to take Jur isdiction when thecase is appeal ed. His reason Is the fact that new measure will undoubtedly be passed this session to take the place of the 1929 tax and the su preme court has usually refused to assume jurisdiction over cases which it did not deem of suffi cient consequence to consume the court a -time. "The matter having been settled by the legislature. the effect of the law being now retroactive. Mr. Shields opines it will not be considered a moot question by the court. Senator Staples resents having the Judgment of the joint ways and means committee questioned. He dldnt hesitate to tell Senator Hall his -views when the Coos and Curry member protested at SI 0.0 00 appropriation in one of the ways and means j bills being rushed through the senate. Pres ident Marks came to the defense of the protesting colleague and condemned the senator from Multnomah for taking the view that all other committees would err but the ways and means group was lnerrant and to crlt lclze It was Iese majeste. Senator Burke joined with Senator Marks and said he hoped a number of actions of the ways and means committee would be fought on the floor of the upper house. In the appropriation bill for the executive department is S330O for capital outlay which coven moneys already . spent in the refurbishing of tae ex ecutive chambers. : I Governor Meier told business leaders from Portland who came to his office Friday to oppose pending tax Increases that these men, like himself, should take more interest In political affairs. He said the complex interests of the people would be better under stood and furthermore, that the administration of state's : affairs would be improved if mora bus iness leaders concerned them selves with government. ; ;. ; , : A protesting editor In', the person of Rodney Alden of the Oregon Linen Mills to be Reorganized, Word to Stockholders Here (Continued from page 1) will obi certain conditions take over the assets and liabilities and management of the-- present corporation and put In ample capital for the continuous opera tion of the mill. -This plan-con templates the issuing of stock in the new corporation tor shares of preferred stock in the old Ore- con . Linen Mills. plan tnat "This is the only Wood burn Independent made his I has beerf presented that will In- aDDearane aealn at ' the canltol I sure the reopening of the mm Friday. Alden has been, keeping a close tab on the number of the clerks and stenographers em ployed and ' their relationship to attaches of both houses. Severe have been his criticisms of cer tain newsmen who brought their and immediate operation and em ployment of labor. The parties making this proposal represent they will pat the mill into opera tion within thirty days after ac ceptance of their proposition. Un der existing; conditions,, this1" ap- wives and families to the state-1 pears to be tne oniy nope oi sav- anytnuu. zor u present tion although he has also stated he would favor a mountain wa ter system for the city, A number of specifications are included in the proposal of the water company president. Among these are included provisions that the arbitrators be engineers. that the city bind itself .not to house and saw that more lucra tive jobs than those- of the mem bers themselves, were provided for the "home folks." A desultory check of the house Friday afternoon showed oniy 25 of the S3 m day sten ographers, ' who number AO in -toto, present. Of the 23 not one was bnsy. After a few let- ' tcrs are answered, the girls have a fine day, chatting in the hall, primping in the stenogra pher's work rooms or looking on while lengthy debate is in progress. Charles Bollinger, business manager of the Oregon City En terprise, looked things arer Fri day. He signs checks now that E. E. Brodie is representing the flag in Finland. , Bollinger's March assignment is to work with Harry B. Cartlidge, Enter prise editor, on a new l3sue of Who's Who in Oregon." a Bro die compendium of two, years ago. : Joe Dunne broke down Friday OnI AAIt f AdnAl lltat it A Sh A w proceed with the appeal of the ni ; T "J -vJ.- ., I pounds of full measure to match water purchase charter amend ment during the arbitration, that tne matter of purchase when nia .weigns wnen ne climbed on a busy pair of scales. For this rea- nhmtt0t tia a, son the Multnomah roly-polr de- v . w A- MO- -, . . . J i . . . I 7V,VVV. AUU VUUiyoUJ CAJfOil- rested, can be resubmitted at the " "Tr-iE" " J on enced dlfticultiea dut to its being Ins stockholders of the Oregon Linen Mills and should receive your prompt and careful consideration." "A meeting of the stockhold ers will be called within the next few days for the consideration of this plan. We trust you will re spond promptly, either by filling out and mailing in your proxy or making arrangements to attend the meeting. This matter seems to be of the utmost Importance to each stockholder of the Ore gon Linen Mills." While the plana of the reor ganisation have not been made public they are understood to In clude a scaling down of the cap ital to eliminate the losses which have been sustained the past five years. The remaining portion of the bond Issue,' some $60,000, will be sold, and addi tional shares of stock of the new company1' Issued for- cash. Skilled management is promised for the new organization. The present weaving equipment will be large ly junked, and 12 new automatic looms purchased. The Oregon Linen mills was financed through popular sales of stock in 1926. Not sufficient stock was sold to provide ade quately for the financing, and bonds were issued up to some 290,000. The company expert- Board v By OLIVE M. DOAK "The Bachelor Father." - Today Kay Francis- In "passion FIowe. ! GRAND Today Charles In "Hirer's End." ntefc-fnrd In option of the voters. Battleship to Get Same Sum the McKenzie; bank fishing was strenuous and impossible for himself and several Multnomah county cripples. The senator's wishes did not prevail. As 2 Years Ago Mickey Mouse NOIES The battleship Oregon will re ceive the same sum provided for by the 1929 legislature, the house decreed Friday when it defeated the ways and means; bill to re duce i the ; appropriation from $15,000 a year to $12,500. r The .issue was debated with proponents of the higher appro priation, appealing to the patriot ism of members. The first roll call showed the bill failing to pass Dy one vote, whereupon Represen tative Harvey Wells. American war veteran, in which conflict the Oregon played a prom inent part, requested those who voted for. the reduction to change their vote. The majority of those voting ays then changed their vote In compliance with this request. M.M.O. What's the matter with too. boys? We don't want only girls to sing in the contest every Sat urday. i,ast week not one boy sang any of the songs that were listed, and so the prizes went to Rita Mae Hill, first, and Leone Goff. second. M.M.C. This Saturday the sonrs for th SpanfsbT I contest are, "Sing Song Girl," new, to its lads of experienced management, and to the attempt to operate with second-hand looms. The spinning plant- is entirely modern and this has been operated more or less steadily on spinning yarn. Sack twine was also produced at the mills. " With the completion of the re organization the mill will be re opened and aggressive sales pol icy adopted to sell the product which will consist of crashes and similar grades of linen goods. .... Speculative Investments may bef all right for those who can afford -to take risks but they have no place in the recommendations that we, as executor and trustee of your estate, would make for your family. Let us explain to you in detail how we -invest family funds left in our care under wills. Ladd & Bush Trust Company j . . & - - - Betty Coed," "My Baby Just Cares for Me," and "When It's Spring time In the Rockies." M.M.C. Remember that there's prises for the boys also, so lets hare plenty of boys entered this Satur day. M.M.C. Our own orchestra plays on the stage Saturday, so let's all turn out to see them. M.M.C. Marjorle Weum was elected col or bearer and Bill De Sousa was elected sergeant-at-arms at the matinee last Saturday. M.M.C. Doors open at 10:30 for our matinee tomorrow. M.M.C. The name was "Hieh Kick Dance," "and that's exactly what Joyce Chambers, from Barbara Barnes school of dance did. last Saturday on the stage. M.M.C. The program will be he&dd by the Mickey Mouse duh aerial. 'Spell of the Circus." A cartoon comedy, novelty reels, contests and the feature picture, "Dum bells in Ermine," make up the oaiance or the program. I i . i SATURDAY AT ' MACK SPECIAL s A Kas added many new and in teresting values to the racks of REASSORTMENT OF M ERC HANDIS E $C $ . 10 FROCKS SUITS ortr Fr those many women wKo, L found the stocks on these racks ! depleted. Ci0 GOIUPM TO OPERATE HERE Cl eSad tnozj psnunuoo) Murdoch Co., operated It under lease in 1929. Last year lwaa Idle. The new firm leases the property with option to buy it later. The present owner is E. I McCauley. r The office at the cannery will be opened right after the first of March. Plans for the season hays already been well advanced, in cluding arrangements for working organization and obtaining sup plies, ' Boifr the men are well known In local business circles, are young and agresslye, and full of enthusiasm for their new yenture. In discussing the matter yesterday Hillman said: j "We feel safe in starting a new yenture at this - time although general business has been de pressed and the canning business along with other lines, because we believe things are now at the bot tom. The cannery is in good shape, ready to go when the sea son opens in early summer. We have made good selling connec tions, and hope to put up a high quality pack which will win and hold steady customers for our brand. . The operation will affbrd a new outlet- for Salem-grown fruits and berries, helping to dis pose of local production in the outside markets." HOIXYWOOD ... Today Hoot Gibson "The Conceutratln' Kid." Tonight at 11:10 o'clock there will be presented to that part of the Salem theatre public fortunate enough to be the Capitol theatre's audience at that time, "Viennese Nights, a play with a charming story, lovely musle and photog raphy to thrill the artistic sense of any lover of that art. Phis these attributes Is the ad ditional one of technl-coloK which is soft yet clearly defined, and astonishingly realistic. In tact It has the very best techni-color that I have seen in any pictures so far. And the acting Is something to talk about afterward and to thor oughly enjoy while watching the development of . the plot. There are so many small parts and in these parts you will find finished actors who fit so exactly the char acter presented that one glues one's eyes to-the screen In order not to lose a thing that is going on. For Instance, a group of rjeo- pls enter a box at a theatre. To the right of Vlrienne Segal is man whom we were fortunate enough to be informed wasBela Lugosi, the actor who made the role of Dracula a famous - stage role and later took the part in the play of the same name on the screen. He is distinguished enough looking to make on wonder, but his name does not appear in the cast. Look for him, for you will have a chance to see him in his famous work in "Dracula" at one of the Warner Brothers theatres soon.' Jean Hersholt, as the cobbler father of Yivlenne Segal, is a character not to be forgotten In this play. Alexander Gray, too, does very pleasing work. His voice Is a satisfaction to hear. either speaking or singing. It is hard to give a tip on this play. It is complicated as to slot. it is one of thsse satisfying pic tures which start in the past and bring people, or children of those people up to our modern age. Both Walter Pldgeon and Vlri enne Segal have been seldom seen on the screen to date, but from the work each did In "Viennese Nights' they have many appear ances Shead of them. Vlvienne Segal and Hal Roach did espe cially interestingwork in keeping true to character, even though that required them to start In the picture as youths and complete the picture In age. With perfect sincerity and pleasure I can recommend "Vien nese Nights" to those oeonle look ing for a pleasant entertainment. It will be seen at the Capitol to night at 11:30 and for four days beginning Sunday. K6IBLES FUil Bill DEFEATED . C Continued . from pace X) Portland Industrial leaders called npoa Governor Meier and presi dent of the senate and speaker of the house, urging an amendment to the excise tax increase bill to lesen their burden. They protest ed the measure, already passed by the bouse, which Increases the ex cise tax. from S to 8 per cent, as tending- to keep other Industries from the state, as well as driving those now doing the major por tion of their business outside the state to locate in other pasts of the country. Protest again the 8 per cent tax on Incomes from In tangibles wsa also voiced. , Governor, Meier agreed to the extent that he would like to see a tax reduction out empratlcally told the delegation that the pro gram as mapped out was the only thing which ! would prevent this state from being; thrown into a chaotic state, and one facing a tax rebellion by real property owners." Charles V. Galloway, of the state tax commission, cited figures to show the small share of the tax burden which would be carried by corporations and In tangibles tax owners as compared with that carried by real -proper ty owners, it was the hope that the present tax program would re lieve the real property owners of some taxation by shifting a por tion of the burden, he stated; A bill closing part of the Ue- Kenzie river to boat fishing car rlsd. I , . . The senate also passed a bill by Representative Lonergan pro- Tiding for preauallflcatlon of bid ders on public works. A similar bill was approved at the iz legislative session, but was vetoed I by the ; late Governor Patterson. LUMBER CA3tP TO OPEX MILL CITY, Feb. 17 Accord ing to reports, camp 28 will 0pen Monday, March 2, with a full crew of men. The cooka and camp helpers will go to the camp Saturday to prepare for the crew which is expected to go out Sun day evening and Monday morn ing. , 2. ' i TODAY AT 10:30 Bring th gang Join In the fun Comedies, Serial, x eaiurea Ana uomests 10c Admits WARNER BROS. SAi?inr5)iL ITcj?imEsEati at 212:30 D. oa. SPECIAL, EXTRA ! "VflecninieGe kJQnfciGc" Box Office Opens At 11 P. M. j t STATE POLICE USE 0 RADIO FAVORED (Continued from page 1) state "police headquarters will be established in the statehouse un der the eye of Governor Meier. The measure was introduced by the administration. The senate approved, by a vote of IS to IS, a bill by Representa tive Bronaugh and Bynon, creat ing an apartment house landlord's Hen on personal .property of a tenant. r Senator Crawford said the bill was directed at grasshopper ten ants, and would affect more than 700 apartment houses in the city of Portland. The proposed legislation was branded as vicious by Senator Up ton. "Ton are attempting to place one class of people above all others, said Upton, "which is unfair and .discriminatory." The senate approved a bill In troduced by Representative Ham ilton appropriating 125.000 to the American Legion, to help defray the cost of the national conven tion in event ft is held in Portland in 1922. Representative Bynon'a bill prohibiting the requirement that teachers shall disclose their reli gious affiliations when applying for a position or answering a questionnaire was indefinitely postponed. km any- mjii mm I r jm m -T m sk ssm Misr i iti rr II M7 H7 7 Tomorrow . . ccmaire s4 Vienna comes steoIina..tnnatna its tubtiet W c W rnoatc into your heart and soul . liftina vou to o lift) vou infant have led .1 Take your love and sonq when you find it . the wov you find it . . and be haooy . . live, lauah. m . www- w W and low . Vienna brings you its joys in i from the mighty pens of SIGMUND ROMBERG and OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II. Filmed entirely In gorgeous technicolor . breathlessly beautiful POPULAR PRICES ;V GENERAL ADMISSION i. Adults 40c - Kiddies 10c Salem's Greatest Entertainment Value I ! Mb, TODAY . TONIGHT. . . Then Cone Forever!, Knnciter William Runciter of Bethel dis trict died In this city February IT, aged 41 years; brother of Frank Kunclter and Mrs. Mary Zak of at. ueiens. Announcement of fu neral later by W. T. Rlgdon and Son. Last Times f Today i- J CONSTANCE BENNETT 1 ERICH VON 1 STROHELM In "3 FACES EAST" IHOUYWOOD Home of OK Talkies LAST TIMES TODAY Special Mickey Mouse Matinee Starts 1:30 P. L Hoot's Latest Talking Western 11 9 fr-. iff fir:- X a -vi n t j sn a u is. i r ...... wwvf ... x HOOT IBSOW co;:cEjn?ATiM' KID Also and "Our Gang. Comedy Fablee Comedy and Kewa OOMIXa SUNDAY " , With KAY FRANCIS CHAS. BICKFORD KAT JOHNSON LEWIS STdNE MOAI ALONE Marie Dressier was marvelous In "Anna Christie," In "Caught Short," in l us ue tiaj." ) ALONE Wallace Beery was a riot In ''Way for Sailor" and 'The Big House.' TOGETHER these two stars are unforgettable la a drama of laughter, tears, thrills M1ID) OtUL is I AILTALIGUC riCTtras) STARTS TOMORROW W A DVrn nnna ISiLGEr-JonrS n S . 'JT m 11 M 7J Last Times Today tfy 'r N : , ,! :: MVfTHUTTi vCo" M A C K S i . . ... 395 North High etFi GRAND 0 WAIt.NLlU BROS. eg i n a :m wm -1 a mm 1 1 i u