News Notes From A ll Over Oregon Gleaned by the W estern Newsapor Union for Busy Peeple Klamath Falla postoffice on July 1 will be given the rating of a first-class office. Paul Jackson, principal of the high school at Olympia, W est., has been elected principal of the Klamath Falls high school for next year. Fire destroyed seven business es- abltahments on a quarter block at Heppner. The Heppner public library was among the buildings burned. The Lutheran Brotherhood of Ore­ gon is planning the building of an old folks' home at Eugene. The first unit will cost $100,000 and will accommo­ date 60 people. A special tax levy of about $345,- 000, to provide an increase in sal­ aries of school teachers, will be sub­ mitted to the voters at the Portland school election in June. W. D. Valentine of Altadena, Cal., has purchased 2000 acres of land on the outskirts of Sutherlin, including the well known Frank White home, paying $50,000 for the property. With the adjusted compensation law granting bonuses to Oregon veterans of the World war a year old, barely more than half of the ex-service men entitled to a bonus have made applica­ tion. Week-day religious Instruction to pupils of the third and fourth grades In the McMinnville schools has been pronounced successful. Seven church­ es have participated in the instruc­ tion. A demand has been served on the navy department for the restoration of the battleship Oregon’s famous sil­ ver service, presented to the ship by the pM>ple of Oregon at a cost of $25,00 »• A te*cher now under co“’ tract a«U w>t be affected. Reouitet - V * « Portland carpenters' • • •« • • . a .. L . September 1. was turned'**# *‘ i ' building division turned down by r<1 Conlractor, * the Associated t \ for donble ¡“ 0"- Th# n 'an d a half for time Instead of time overtime was also refu. 'tie police en- The state squad of tral Vblic Mgh- gaged In patrolling the pt the addl- *ays Is to be augmented by «thority tlon of 19 new men under a This of an act of the last legislatura vtffic will give the state a total of 23 t ’Ion officials, working nnder the dirsc of the secretary of su te . » «!*• v u The surety companies have paid the state treasury money to cover the shortage caused by the defalcation of Clarence W Thompson, former cash ler, who is now serving nine years In the state penitentiary. Thompson’s de­ falcations covered about $5000 of which he himself paid back about $1000. Richard W. Price has sent to Gov­ ernor Pierce at Salem his resigna­ tion as a member of the state game commission, giving as reasons his be­ lief that he “could no longer be of service” thereon and that he was “un­ able to agree to indirection and the Injection of extraneous and political matters.” The city of Eugene has filed In the office of the state engineer applica­ tion to appropriate water from the McKensie river for the developmnt of 30,249 theoretical horsepower and for the appropriation of Water from the same stream for a municipal supply. The cost of the proposed development was estimated at $375,000. Referendum petitions attacking the so-called tithing bill were filed, a bare ten mlnutee before the last possible minute. The petitions bore 9350 certified names, barely sufficient to carry. The bill provides that 10 per cent of the fees received from self- supporting departments and commis­ sions be turned Into the general fund. The general staff of the Oregon na­ tional guard presented to Governor Pierce, on behalf of the state of Ore­ gon, the official state flag authorized by an act of the laet legislature. The flag consists of a blue background, on Its face the state seal, with words ‘State of Oregon” In gold letters above And a cluster of 33 gold stars. On the reverse side Is a beaver, also done In gold, the beaver being credited as the distinctive emblem of the state. The public service commission hag petitioned the Interstate commerce commission to reopen the Southern Pacific-Central Pacific railroad case. The action was taken, it was said, so that If the application of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific for a permit to extend their roads to Klam­ ath Falls Is granted the interstate commerce commission may order a lolnt and common user or joint con­ struction aad common use of the pres­ ent uncnnvnleted It"«“ The board of regents of the State Normal school have selected a site for the new Institution to be erected in Ashland this year. The new normal .chool will cost approximately $175,- J00. The site tor the school contains approximately IT acres and Is on the Pacific highway within a few blocks of the business district. The land is valued at $30,000. The site will be donated to the state by the city of Ashland In compliance with an agree­ ment reached when the legislature authorized the appropriation for the school. Vital changes In the automobile laws of the state are operative as the statutes enacted by the last session of the legislature become effective. Twenty-five laws, bearing on practlcal- ly every phase of motor car operation, are now Incorporated In the code. Alterations In rules of the road are of major Importance. These change the requirements of actual driving. One of the most Important In this regard Is the primary highway law which pre­ scribes a speed of five miles per hour fbr all vehicles approaching to enter or cross a primary highway. These highways are designated as the Co­ lumbia highwaf and Old Oregon Trail, Pacific highway and West Side Pa­ cific highway.______________ Indianapolis Classic Won by De Paolo Indianapolis.—Peter De Paolo won the 13th annual 600-mile automobile race on the Indlanopolis motor speed way. De Paolo’s time for the 600 mile« was 4.56:39:47, the fastest evevT mad« oh the Indianapolis track. This wa> an average of 101.13 miles an hour. Redwood Highway to be Extended Sacramento, Cal. — The Redwooe highway will be extended from Cres cent City to a junction with the Ore gon highway system by terms of i bill signed by Governor Richardson. june ; j . i k * RURAL ENTERPRISE CHARLES C. HART WALLACE McCAMMANT ARROW GARAGE, Gansle Bros. Bribery Charged ¡Another Crim p Against Governor in State Rights Soliciting Bribe Charged in Supreme Court Declares S tate Cannot Discrim inate Against Connection W.th Tacoma P rivate Schools. Bank Case. Wallace McCammant of Portland, Charles C. Hart, Washington corre­ Washington, D. C.—Oregon loot Id Tacoma. Waah.—Charg«>d with sollc the supreme court its fight to compel Or., who was appointed by President spondent for several Pacific coast Coolidge to be United States circuit newspapers, who was appointed Amer­ lting a bribe from the funds of the de­ children to attend public schools. funct Scandinavian-American bank ol judge in the ninth judicial circuit. ican minister to Albania. The Oregon compulsory education Tacoma, Louis F. Hart of Olympia law, requiring children between the former governor of the state of Wash ages of 8 and 16 to attend public ington, is at liberty on $3000 ball. schools, was declared Invalid. A warrant was issued upon informa The court held that tho states tn tlon filed In the superior court by enforcing compulsory education laws James W. Selden, prosecuting at­ cannot require the attendance of chil­ torney of Pierce county. dren In public schools to the exclu­ Chicago.—In the most sweeping ac­ The Information specifically charg sion of private or parochial schools. Washington, D. C.—A single pur tion of its kind ever taken, the fed­ chasing agent for the entire United ed that Hart requested the attorney In educational and religious circles eral grand Jury here returned Indict­ States government will be created bj and liquidator of the bank to add an keener and wider Interest was shown ments against 263 furniture manu executive order of President Coolidg« amount over and above their feet In the attack upon the constitutional­ facturera on charges of violating the very soon. General H. L. Lord, dlrectot which should be‘paid to the governoi ity of the Oregon public school law Sherman anti-trust act. The Indict­ of the budget, said following a confer from the trust fund created from th« than In any other controversy which ment charges price fixing and curtail­ ence with the president. assets of the bank. reached the supreme court tn recent ment of productloi to maintain high Indorsed on the Information were years. The post will have the title of “co prices and destroy competition. Like most states, Oregon has a com­ ordinator of purchase’’ and Its func the names of those to be called by th* Besides indicting 263 individual tlons will be contracting for the pur state as witnesses. They are Attorney pulsory educational law which re­ manufacturers, the Jury also lndicttd chase of all federal supplies and equip General Dunbar, Claude D. Hay, John quires children to attend school, and the six secretaries and assistant secre­ meat. P. Duke and J. C. Mtnahull. ex-super prescribes the course of study. The taries of the National Refrigerator Savings of thousands of dollars an visor of banking; H. C. Johnson, pres right to enforce such regulations has Manufacturers’ association, the Na­ nually are expected from the tnnova ent supervisor; Forbes P. Haskell, not been seriously questioned In the tional Alliance of Furniture Manufac­ tlon, which In effect constitutes a new liquidator of the bank; Guy E. Kelley, courts. But In 1922 the voters of Ore­ turers and the National Association Of treasury “‘watch dog” in the budget Thomas McMahen and Frank D. Oak gon. went a step further, and enacted Chair Manufacturers. ley, ex-attorneys for the bank, and W a law under which children between organization. The various organizations Involvtd E. Berry, deputy county engineer. the ages of 8 and 16, with some ex­ do an annual business of $110,000,096, Coolidge Talks to Naval Graduates Of this group, Attorney Kelley and ceptions. would after September, 1926, the Indictments point out. Washington, D. C.--President Cool Mr. Haskell Jr., were expected to b< be required to attend “public” schools. Investigation of the Industry was ldgc delivered an address Wednesday star witnesses for the state, as It war Suits were proratply brought In the started several months ago to deter­ to the graduating class of the Uniter upon their sworn affidavits that the federal district court by the Society of mine why furniture prices are 100 to States naval academy at Annapolis. Il first Investigation of the accusations the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus 250 per cent higher than pre-war was the first time that a president bat against Mr. Hart were begun. The and Mary, conducting parochial levels, and how they kept up In the attended the graduation exercises at filing of the criminal action by the schools, and by the Hill Military aca­ face of partial deflation of prices o¡ the naval academy since 1921. prosecuting attorney followed closely demy. a private school. Enforcement other commodities. on the heels of the filing of their affl of the law waa restrained, and the The refrigerator and chair concerns Belgium to Open Debt Negotiations davits in superior court In connection stats appealed to the supreme court. are charged with unlawful price fix Washington, D. C.—The Belgium gov with a receiver’s report of the dis lng and the third group, manufactur ernment has advised the American bursement In the liquidation of the de era of case goods, radio cabinets, clock debt funding commission that it wll funct bank to date. cases, dining room and bed room turn open negotiations immediately for th« (ture, are charged with price fixing funding of the $480,000,000 Relglat THOMAS R. MARSHALL DIES and curtailment of production. debt to the United States. Washington, D. C.—From the well War Time Vice President la Victim of of the great memorial amphitheatre Heart Attack. agneto electric co . Washington, D. C.—Thomas R. Mar at Arlington National cemetery. Presi­ Official Stromberg carburetor sen shall. 71 years old, war-time vies presl dent Coolidge on Memorial day sound­ ice station. Conservative prices A ed s stirring appeal to the nation to work guaranteed. 119-121 W. Secon< dent of the United States, died here observe and enforce the law. at the New Willard hotel, where he Coupled with his plea, the president arinello parlors had been 111 /¡or several days with a This is good advice: ” 11 you live bluntly charged the states with evad­ (A beauty aid for every need cold and a heart attention. in Albany, trade in Albany ; if you live St. Francis Hotel The end came unexpectedly, as the ing their constitutionally given re­ in tome other town, trade in that town.” Prop., W lNNIFRKD R o SK former vice president had shown some sponsibilities and causing a loss of Hut in these automobile days many re­ siding elsewhere find it advisable to do | en and money are best when Improvement In the week he had been confidence In both law and Its enforce­ 0$ least part of their buying in the busy. Make your dollars work ii confined to his room and plans bad ment and therefore In Its observance. larger town. Those who go to Albany our savings department. A lbany STATl “What we need.” he declared. "Is not to transact business will find the firms B ank . Under government supervision bean made for his return to his home more federal government, but better, in Indianapolis. named below ready to fill their require­ ments with courtesy an t fairness. When the end came he was sitting local government.” ies Sue Breckenridge He specifically charged the several Hemstitching. Stamped good. up in bed reading from the Bible, to ACCESSORIES^ A N O TI RES 333 West Second street, Albany, Gregor which he had turned throughout life states with falling to perform their Phone 452 E •c*. Auto Supplies tor consolation and guidance and Into full share of duties; with wilfully J. H. AlXlSCK whose passages he often delved In his ignoring. In some communities, cer­ 442 West First St. J^O SC O E A M ES H A R D W A R F office adjoining the senate chamber tain laws and condoning their viola­ J. LINDAHL, hardware, In moments when his presence was tion; with permitting Inequalities and The Winchester Store ; • Dinnerware divergencies to exist between laws at not required, as presiding officer. Tin shop in connection various states governing the same sub­ TIMSON T H E SHOE DOCTOR 35b W. First St.» Albany, Oregon jects end with permitting conditions Bramwell Fined for Contempt. Second street, opposite Hamilton’s A lbany Floral Co. Cut flowefs store. Salem. Or.—Circuit Judge McMahan to exist that make possible an evasion "Sudden Service. and plants. Floral art for every held Frank C. Bramwell, state super­ of law or a delay In punishment and all occasions. through recourse to technicalities, Flower phone 458-f. aldo Anderson & Son. distrib­ intendent of banks In contempt of wealth and specialised ability. court and fined him $50. Bramwell's utors and dealers for Maxwell, Chai Mr. Coolidge attributed the Increas­ avenport Music company offer» attorneys Immediately filed notice of mers, Essex. Hudson & Hupmobile cars. Piano-case organ, good at new Accessories, 9 police. 1st & Broadalbin appeal to the supreme court. The ing demands on the federal govern­ Estey organ, good at new citation for contempt of court waa ment to failure of the states them­ Used Pianos. IV O O D W O R IH DRUG CO Issued against Bramwell when he fail­ selves to discharge their duties and vv Brunswicks and Victrolas astbnrn Bros.—Two big grocery ed to obey an order to appear and scarcsstlcnlly paid his respects to I Radios stores, 212 W. First and 225 South state his reasons tor filing an affidavit those who expect more from Washing­ Pianos sold on easy terms Main. Good merchandise at the right of prejudice against Judge McMahan ton “than It was ever Intended to pro­ prices. E SPECIALTY SHOPPE In the mandamus action brought to vide and yet In the same breath com­ hemstitching and stamped goods lit e Cafeteria and confectionery 318 W. Second st. Albany, Oregon compel the return of the state bank­ plain that federal authority Is stretch­ H om e co o kin g . Pleasant su rro u n d ­ ing department headquarters from ing Itself over areas which do not con­ Owner, Irene McDaniel. ings. Courteous, efficient serviee. cern it." Portland to the state capital. Propose Another Would H ave One W hack at Trusts Man Do the Buying States A re Charged W ith Shirking ^y^lbany^^/^irectory M M M M A S W D E Y E We make our own candies, W . S. D t’ NCAN. Los Angeles.—Complete confessioni V)RD SALES AND SERVICE Tires and accessories that they planned to kidnap Mgry Repairs Pickford, Pola Negri, Jackie Coogat K irk -P ollak M otor C o . and the grandchildren of E. L. Doheny Los Angeles millionaire, were mad« t3ortm iller Furniture Co., furni- by Adrian A. Woods, Claude Holcomt a tnre, rugs, linoleum, stoves ranges and C. A. 8tevens, according to police Funeral directors. 427 43.1 west First street, Albany, Oregon. Fall and Oil Men Again Indicted. ~ U L L E R GROCERY, 286 Lyon Washington, D. C.—Albert B. Fall (Successor to Stenberg Bros.) Groceries Fruits Produce Edward L. Doheny and Harry F. Sin clalr, whose indictments as a result ol Phone 2b3R the oil scandal recently were dlsmls olman & jackson sed on a technicality, were reindicted Grocery—Bakery by a District of Columbia grand jnry Everything in Hie line of eats Opposite Postoffice F furniture and £ dd FARM MACHINERY New Roads Order to Issue Coupon Script Washington. D. C.—The interstate bought, sold aad exchanged at all times comtierce commission order the rail­ roads to issue Interchangeable script coupon tickets In denominations of B E N T. S U D T E L L $15, $30 and $90 to he sold at the Phone 76-R, 123 N. Broadalbin st, Albany standard rate of passenger fares for one-way tickets. The order becomes effective July 15, 1925. FARM LOANS T ta c h e rs Must Havt CUT FLOWERS H AND? SHEET MUSIC 9 * w. Alban *• < »I Longer Skirts. Write tor booklet describing onr 20- Chicago. — Chicago teachers must year Rural Gredit Amortized Loana wear lunger skirts. This is the decree The loan pays out in 20 payments, re­ tiring the principal. Cheap rates. No of Hnperlntendent of Schools William MoAndrew, who lias declared that delay B p . am l *’* d C o ” 133 Lyon street, Albany, Ore, brevity In dress Is not appreciated In class rooms, and warns teachers that they mustibe “well and suitably,” at ub Candy Co,, First street, next tired. door to Blain Clothing Co, Noon lunches. Kelso, Wash.—A. Rurlc Todd, mayoi at lowest rate of interest Home made candv and ice Cream. of Kelso, was found not guilty by th« Insurance IM P E R IA L CAPE. 209 W. First ¡ Real E state jury of nine men and three wcunei I Prompt service. Courteous treatmeut. who heard the charges of crlmlna *• Harold O. Murphy Prop. WM B ain , RoomS, First Savings Bank libel preferred against him. Phone 665 bmlmng. Albany W b nbvks closb H HALL'S J U. S. & C. T. C. Tires New, low-priced Gill Batteries for * More service Ford, and > No more cost other 0 Skilled Auto repairing Star, Chevrolet small cars 0 Auto accessories MORE SERVICE FOR LESS MONEY Plot to Abduct M ary Pickford. Floral and Music Shop PACE 5 FARM LOANS F’ *♦ » 4 OIL LEASES CANCELLED Fedsrsl Court Holds Dphsny Naval Reserve Contract Void. Loa Angeles, Col.—The Doheny oil interests. In a decision rendered by Federal Judge McCormick, were order­ ed to give up for cancellation their lenses In naval oil reserve No. 1, Elk Hills, California, end contracts for construction of oil storage facilities at Pearl harbor, Hawaii. The decision declared the leases void for two reasons; first, owing to the “fraud upon the United States” In­ volved in K. L. Doheny1 a payment of $106,000 to Albert II. Fell, then SMT* tary uf the Interior, and second, be­ cause ex-President Harding’s order transferring discretionary authority In the matter of oil leases from the navy to the interior department was la ex­ cess of his power as president. 1