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THE REGISTER-GUARD. EUGENE, OBEGOM Page Two it E" 'Tlfli la pot an experimental crop. It ia not a crop tbat few people hope they call grow, tbat they think Till be of value. It ia a crop that ban been grown in Oregon for many yeara, that baa a definite value, that ia non competitive with other American cropi, anil one tbat we have been pay ing S100.000 a year to Import from forelcn couutrlea. That money can and abould go to Oregon." Thua Father Alcuin, long promi nent figure in Oregon's battle for a flax IndiiHtry, aet forth the case for flax in the regular chamber of com merce forum lum-beon Friday. In a powerful appeal to the buBinena men of Eugene, urging their support of this vital industry, so nearly a going, thriving business, he pointed out the urgent necessity for cooperation be tween business and farming interests in the furthering of tbc flax move ment. In the past, he declared, It has been Impossible to accomplish an increase .in Oregon's farm population because there were no crops to support the "additional fRrmera. Indeed, there was overproduction in several crops which mitigated against the farmers who were already engaged in the standsrd types of agricultural production. Flax Held Sura Crop Flax, as early day proponunta real ized, was an ideal remedy for tbia situation. Flax is a "sure" crop, one that la not subject to aevere seasonal fluctuation, or radical price changes. It does not compete with any other sector in the United Btntes, since the type of soil that is favorable to its production is found only in the Wil lamette valley, Clark county in Wash ington and a very small area in Mich igan it builds up the soil. Substitutes No Menace Its use in industry is not decressing through the use of substitutes as is the esse with cotton and silk, but ratber ia increasing as new uses are discovered from time to time. In addition, it would permit an in crease in Oregon's farm population luce the amaller area required to pro duce a financially aufficient crop would permit the employment of an increas ed number f farms per unit of popu lation,' and the number of laborers required to harvest the crop and pro cess it would widen the market for labor considerably. Father Alcuin decided tha attitude taken by business men, who look on their subscriptions as merely "char ity." Nothing could be further from the truth, according to Father At enin. Tha flax industry will have a distinct and beneficial effect on the whole field of business activity in Oregon if encouraged to full and nor mal growth, permitting increaaed em ployment and swelling the cash regis ter! of every business house in the state. Cooperation with the propo nents of the flag movement can only reault in improved business for the entire Oregon area. Father Alcuin extended an invita tion on behalf of the Mt. Angel flax growers to Eugene residents, urging them to attend the flax festival to be held there September S. 4, and 5, and learn just what is possible in the way of production in Oregon. B. O. Kuehner, head of the Four-H activities, invited the members of the chamber of commerce to attend a luncheon at the Fairgrounda Friday to view the accomplishments of his youngsters. Jsmes Hodman accepted on behalf of the chamber. Emil Martin reported that the funds for the flax planta at Mt. Angel, Canhy and Springfield were almost complete, with J2200 left to go. Episcopal Bishop Visits in Eugene Rt Rev, Benjamin Dagwell, bishop of the Oregon diocese of the Eplacii- ' pel church, and a party of friends from Denver were in Eugene over " night, Thursday, and visited with Kev. ; H. H. White, rector of St. Mary's Episcopal church. The group was re turning from a trip along the coast and from here was en route north to Portland. In the party were Mrs. Ir- . vlng P. Johnson, wife of lllshop John- son of Colorado, Harry Watts, cannon of the cathedral in Denver, and Mr. ' Fisher of Denver. TOO BAD j CHICAliO, Aug. ! UK A meek , little man, name unknown, approach ed Police Rt. James Dale with this ;dork plot: .My wife." he said, "has ' nil the money. You throw me in jail, I ell her Ml tU to gl inr mil then, $10 for you. $15 for me." The officer hd to refuwe. Kennell-ElHs photo. Wiltshire engraving. FAUL JOHNSON, Eugene city toap box derby champion, return ed Thuraday noon from Akron He waa eliminated in hie first neat, but he had a grand trip. Paul traveled farther to get to the Akron finale than any other Ameri can contender, he waa told by Chevrolet officiate. posed of the Faiclat troopi of Joie Primo de Kivera, ion of the late die tator, and othcra, were well equipped and well disciplined. They include many pretty young girli, dressed as men. Southern rebel columns, advancing on Madrid from Seville and Granada, were reported to have effected a junction at Lopa, west of Granada. Basque nationulists who have been Hiding the Loyalist militia, it was said, were trying to end the fighting by ar Hinging the surrender of the cities of ban Sebastian and Irun, besieged by rebels. In return, under the basques' plun, the ro vol tors would grant am ne sty to the defenders, the reports related. Fighting continued in the Guadar rnma mountains outside Madrid with new victories claimed by Loyalists. LISBON, Portugal, Aug. 21. 04) Government officials tonight described reports abroad of a revolution In Portugal as ''totally unfounded." - They said nothing whatsoever had occurred to justify the report Commander Jayme Athias, general secretary to tbc president, said Presi dent Oscar Carmona waa "quite well and happy." C01. MERCER DIES E SALEM, Aug. 21. OP) Col. Wil liam O. D. Mercer, prominently known Oregon resident, died here this morn ing. He was 00- years of age. Col. Mercer held the honor of aerving the longest period in the state legislature aa assistsnt sergeaut-st-arms in tbe house of representatives. He was Identified with various or ders of the Masonic lodge snd wss ac tive in affairs of the Eugene post. O. A. fi. He csme here from Cottsge Grove in Lane county. He la sur vived by a daughter, Miss Wilmn Grace Mercer, of Eugene. Funeral aervices will be held Mon day, August 24, at 10 a. m. at the Clough-Barrlck chSpel here. ' Inter ment will follow in Rose City ceme tery! Portland. Colonel Mercer was born in Green Castle, Indisna. He enlisted with Co. Ia Third Iowa cavalry, for service in the Civil war on March 3, ISft'l, and was discharged in August, 1805. While in Eugene, Colonel Mercer was In the local G. A. R. post, rec ords showing him to be first reinstated here on Aug. 20, 1921. His last, record with the local G. A. R. waa in the aummer of 1025. While here he also waa active with the republican parly. BRITISH THREATEN (CONTINUED FROM PAGE I) ninnd apology from Madrid for re ported search of the German steamer hi on ciiiirt io pacuy rsazi i. imncenor Hitler into acccntinir a neurrilltv pledge. MADRID MUM MADRID. Auir. oi ,jm em,. Rnnnilh Government nnltenllv imi.n to avoid international complications from the civil wsr, refused comment lodsv on wsrnings from Berlin en.il London that the rights of foreijp ships must lie respected. "We here nothing whatever to say." a high official of the Hate de partment asserted. U. S. KEEPS OUT WASHTVriTnv 1... OI i Hope for an early termination of hos tilities In Spsin was rouplH today by the United States governim nt with a reaffirmation of determination to remain "scrupulously" sloof from the titter revolutionary struggle there. ADVANCE STARTED BURGOS. Spain. Aug. 21 The one- eyed founder of the Spanish Legion. General .Milan Astray, reviewed '.1XK) tassel-capped Fascist followers today and ordered them to march on tho Somn Sierra mountain front tomorrow. '1 lint front is in the Gundarrama ranire north of Mnlrid. The youlhful "falnngistas," com- . (CONTINUED FROM PAGE I) resistsnce, aa the consumer himself, finds food prices advancing on him rapidly and bis ability to purchase in volume in some items will be eer iously curtailed if prices are advanced too sharply. A reduction in the con sumer buying power, of courae, mesnB an over-production with lower prices. "Within tbe neit day or so, when our position iu these matters ia fully worked out we will announce an ad vanced wage acale." Increases at Salem csll for a mini mum wage of 32 '4 cents an hour for women and 40 cents sn hour for men. The previous minimum requirements under contract with the state labor commissioner provided for 2"W cents an hour for women. The men receiv ed S2W cents an hour. Hunt Broth ers and the California Packing com pany were the two already announcing the raise, while Reid, Murdoch, and Company posted notice of a boost to be mnde. 25-Year Plan Need For Drought Region CHAD RON, Neb.. Aug. 21. OP) A 25-year drought program was con templated today by members of the great plains drought committee ns they shaped recommendations for a report to President Roosevelt. Morris L. Cooke, rural electrification admin istrator, chairman of the group, told a meeting of farmers they were con sidering the recommendation of rigid land and water conservation, state land zone laws, a stable system bf credit for great plains farmers, and feasible' Irrigation and reclamation projects. ... Black Legion Chief Indicted in Detroit DETROIT, Aug. 21. OP) Virgil F. Effinger, of Lima, Ohio, described by Prosecuting Attorney Duncan C, McCren as the nstionnl head of the Black Legion, was indicted with 21 others today on charges of criminal syndicalism in connection with ac tivlllcs of tho hooded order. The in dictments were returned by Circuit Juilgo Jnnios IC. Chenot, conducting a state grand Jury investigation. It Pays to Buy Your Bicycle at Hendershott's! We feature balloon tired bioycles and a Hemlershott guarantee that really means something to you. 29.95, 33.50 And Up To 42.50 Sold pn Easy Terms Liberal Trade-in Allowance On Your Old Wheel. Let Hendershott's do a guaranteed repair job on your bike and at real low prices. We have all bicycle accessories and tires. HENDERSHOTT'S 770 Willamette St. Phone 151 Slash Go Prices! at KARL'S Clearance Sale Dress Shoes Assorted Styles, Priced to Sell New Fan shoes Just Arrived Canvas Oxfords Just the thing for hop picking. Men's Work Shoes $.99 Other Styles, St.li to t3. Man's Dreat Oxford. $1.94 to $J.9 Full Fashioned Hose 69o Two Pairs $1.10 Shoes for the Entire Family Karl's rr Shoes .D. "SET" (CONTINUED FROM PAGE I) early morninp, Tnesdny, September first, and I would appreciate much if you could find it convenient to meet us there for a general discus sion of the situation. To this con ference I am also inviting Governors Herring, Coehran, Park and Marl find. "I am asking Governor Herring, aa our host, to advise you n to tbe detailed plans for the conference, t "Franklin D. Roosevelt." nient do Its full share In protecting us and helping us to meet our ne cessities." . Many Appearances planned Resuming his cross-country stump in trin tn eastern states, he then headed for -Iowa on a schedule call-1 ing for seven platform appearances in tbat state and three in Illinois during the eecond day of his trip. "COMING," SAYS LANDON OMAHA. Neb.. Aug. -1. (J?) Gov. Alf M. Landon said today he would accept President Roosevelt's invitation to a drought conference at Dea Moines, Ia., September 1. "As I said before," Landon told newsmen, "I will accept." Gov. Alf M. Landon told Nebraska republicans today tbat Americana "do not want government to jeopardize our birthright of freedom or mort gage tbat equality of opportunity to wards which we are striving." What Is wanted, the party's presi dential nominee said in a brief ad dress prepared for delivery at a breakfast conference, is that "govern- Pickett Appointed Campaign Chairman Howard Pickett, Eugene Insurance man, has been selected roll-call chair man by the executive committee of the Lane county Red Cross organ ization. Pickett will bend the ' Red Crews campaign for operating funds when it gets under way In November and is already gathering his staff and laying plans for the fall activities. H. Ij. Kdmunds, Eugene, has been appointed district head for the sec tor of which Lane county it the cen ter by C. C. Colt, state director of tbe general campaign. Miss Deborah Pentz, Oregon field representative from the San Fran cisco Pacific coaBt headquarters, left Eugene Thursday after two days spent in consultation with the local commit tee as to plans for the Red Cross campaign. ON ROADS COSTLY (CONTINUED FROM PAGE I) , TOWNSEND CLUB MEETS Townsend club 11 is meeting at the home of W. H. Dix, 1145 11th avenue west, Friday evening at S o'clock. the macadam roads of the county which needed much more resurfacing and other repairs than usual, due to heavy log hauling and other traffic that broke down the surface. Tbe most noticeable improvement made this year was tbe oiling of the Row river road from Cottage Grove to Dorena and tbe most expensive jobs were the resurfacing of the Eu gene -Lorane highway and resurfacing the roads around Gillespie Corners, Engineer Morse said. Due to the small amount of money left in the road fund, the county will be unable to do nny new construc tion during the rest of tbe year and the work will mostly be confined to repairs where tbe roads show the most wear. HERE'S PREPAREDNESS SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 21. (U.R) Locksmith Jack Flowers used forethought. Twenty years ago he made a key for a safe at Fort Doug las array post. He was called on for another today, and produced it. "I knew you'd lose that key again some day," he said. '"Here's an extra one." BASEBALL SCORES AMERICAN n. H. E. Washington 2 7 1 Philadelphia 3 T 1 Kewsom and Bolton; Lisenbee and Hayea. Boston 1 4 1 New York 4 8 0 V. Ferrell, Russell, Wslberg and It. Ferrell; Pearson and Dickey. Chicago All 0 Detroit 8 1(1 1 Dietrich, Cain, Brown and Sewell; Howe, I.HWSOH, Sorrel and Cochrane, Hnyworth. NATIONAL New York 3 1) 0 Boston 8 Gabler, Coffman .and Mnucuso; rJusn and L.oneB. Cincinnati 2 8 1 Chicago 7 10 "J . 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