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THE 3IORNLVG OKEGONIAX, THURSDAY, DECE3IBEK 11, 1919. WHITE HOLIDAY HAD BY COUNTY WORKERS Girl Clerks Eat Jail Dinner With Martin Pratt. DIVORCE MILL IS HALTED Judges, Attorneys and Juror. Miss ing and Court Calendar Is All Upset. Routine business at the county courthouse suffered severely from the storm yesterday, many depart ment heads declining to tackle the snowdrifts lying between homes and offices, jurors finding it impossible to appear, attorneys being snow bound, stenographers and clerks de ciding it a good time to declare a holiday. Most of the circuit court Judges nhowed up for duty, but failed to find jurors or witnesses necessary to cases pending. Presiding Judge Catena trudged M miles through the enow to his office. Judge Tucker was on duty to hear the Lucas case, pro vided jurors appeared on the scene, which they did not. Judge Wilson of The Dalles was prepared for the Julius Ward trial in the afternoon. Judges McCourt, Stapleton, Morrow And Kavanaugh were ready for busi ness, which did not materialize. There was a decided shortage in at torneys, as well as jurors and wit nesses in several instances. Officials Are Snowed Under. Among the courthouse officials snowbound were District Attorney Kvans. Sheriff Hurlburt, Constable Petersen, County Clerk Beveridge, County Assessor Reed, School Super intendent Grout, Circuit Judge Taz well. Domestic Relations Judge Kan zler. District Judge Jones, Clerk of the Circuit Court Harlow, and a score or so of deputies, stenographers, etc. Joseph Rogers, clerk of the presiding court, filled the office of circuit court clerk. Twenty-three feminine clerks and stenographers were served with luncheon at the county jail as guests of the county commissioners and Mar tin Pratt, chief deputy in the office of Sheriff Hurlburt. They were chiefly from the offices of the sheriff, county clerk and county assessor. Beef broth, pork and lamb chops, mashed pota toes, rolls, fancy cake and strong cof fee were on the menu. Five of the girls were marooned with slight chance of making their way to their homes in outlying sec tions of the city. To meet the situa tion sleeping quarters with more or less comfortable cots were arranged In one of the jury rooms for these young women. Dinner was served them at the jail last night and break fast will be prepared for them this morning. Numerous courthouse at taches who could not get hotel ac commodations and whose homes were in the suburbs "bunked" in jury rooms last night. Court Canes Canceled. All cases scheduled in the district court this week were canceled at the recommendation of District Judge Dayton. He was the only district judge to reach the courthouse. Judge Jones being snowed in. and Judge Bell being on a vacation. By telephone he consulted with Judge Jones, who is presiding this month, and it was agreed to call off business for the week in the belief that transporta tion facilities for jurors and witnesses would not be reliable until next week All the cases must be reset. Out of more than 30 divorce suits scheduled only ten persons who de sired to regain single freedom, and their lawyers, put in an appearance in the courtroom of Presiding Judge Gatens yesterday. Default decrees were awarded George from J. H. De Lacey. William R. from Nellie M. Martin, Dora from John W. Walther, Mary A. from W. L. Warren, Samuel F. from Gertrude S. Taylor. Jessie E. from William S. Cooper, Florence A. from H. O. Hicks, Henri from Anna Garant, Hazel from Alfred H. Schloth and A. H. rrom W. T. Lambert. Prison Help Is Refused. The request of the county commis sioners that Sheriff Hurlburt detail prisoners under guard to assist Road master Eatohel in clearing snow from the bridges across the Willamette was refused by Martin Pratt, chief deputy. The reason for the refusal was the lack of adequate guards for the prisoners, as well as proper clothing for men detailed, and the fact that the supply of ex-soldiers and others seeking work had not given out at the Liberty Temple. The commissioners were not insist ent, as they did not desire the use of prisoners until the supply of other available labor was exhausted. Road master Satchel worked bridge crews and hired many extra laborers in the attempt to keep the sidewalks across the bridges cleared. Rail Passes Curtailed. On account of the coal shortage and resultant reduction of passenger train service, employes of the Oregon-Washington lines and Southern Pacific Oregon lines were yesterday notified that during this period only such transportation will be granted as may be necessary to take care of emergency trips. Sickness or death is regarded as the only justi fiable excuse for use of transporta tion, and the holders of annuals are asked to govern their travel accordingly. FEW FOLKS HAVE GRAYJAIR NOW Druggist Says Ladies Are Us ing Recipe of Sage Tea and Sulphur. WE ARE TOO LATE!" GERMAN .WAIL OVER PASTORAL LETTER "It Is Written and It Will Remain," Cardinal Tells Baron von der ' Lancken In Thrilling Interview. ............... ......t CARDINAL HERCIER STORY. Including his correspondence with the German authorities in Belgium during the war, 1914 tn 1918 H itfri Kv Prnfisnr J.' f r nand Mayence of Louvain unl- versity and translated by the Benedictine monks of St. Augus tine's, Ramsgate, England. Hair that loses Its color and luster. or when it fades, turns gray, dull and iireiess, is caused ry a lack of sul phur in the hair. Our grandmother made up a mixture of Sage Tea and Sulphur to keep her locks dark and beautiful, and thousands of women and men who value that even color, that beautiful dark shade of hair which is so attractive, use only this old-time recipe. Nowadays we get this famous mix ture Improved by the addition of other ingredients by asking at any drug store for a bottle of "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound," which dark ens the hair so naturally, so evenly, that nobody can possibly tell it has been applied. You just dampen a sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair, taking one small strand at a time. By morning the gray hair disappears: but what delights the ladies with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound is that, be sides beautifully darkening the hair alter a few applications. It also brings back the gloss and luster and gives it an appearance of abundance. Adv. (Copyright, J919. by Public "Lerger Co. Published by arrangement.) Comment by Professor Fernand Mayence. WITH the pastoral letter of Christmas, 1914, Cardinal Mer cier became a world figure. The spirit of the now famous docu ment in no wise differed from that permeating all its writer's dealings with the German authorities from the opening to the close of the war. But the formal promulgation of the in spiring principles crystallized the is sue between moral and material force. The dramatic lines were tightened. Von Blssing and the cardinal now openly stood at opposite poles of purpose. Furthermore, here was a matter which immediately became of inter national interest. Civilization as a whole had hitherto been unaware of the battle between the patriotic priest and the Prussian militarist. Here after, whenever possible, the world watched the fray with the keenest in terest. For some weeks the cardinal had been turning over in his mind the best method of heartening his com patriots, of stimulating their cour age and at the same time ministering to their spiritual needs. The custom of a Christmas or, more specifically, a New Year's pastoral letter coin cided admirably with his aims. The resolution of Belgian people was superb; it never flinched for four and a half years, but there was un questionably an emotinoal reaction. The times were black. It was pos sible for ringing words from the primate of the nation to be of the highest and most invigorating moral value. A well-informed Belgian, who un derstood the situation, strongly urged the cardinal to make his pastoral a vehicle for sustaining the popular morale. Mercler's intention, already virtually formed, was thus fortified bv his friend's plea. The cardinal prayed for divine guidance and the inspiration spark was ignited In one of the most ennobling documents, in history. Conditions of Yuletide fortunately favored the distribution of the letter. It was handed to the seminarists of Malines returning home for their Christmas vacations. They passed It on to the various priests of the dio cese. Two American members of the Belgian relief commission took a copy to England. Once there. Its interna tional publicity was assured. Extracts From Pastoral. The lawful authority in Belgium is that of our king, of our government, of the elected representatives of the nation. This authority alone has a right to our affec tion, our submission. Occupied provinces are not conquered provinces. Belgium is no more a German province than Gallcla Is a Russian prov- '"it Is our army, and our navy solely. In the league with the valiant troops of our allies that has the honor and the duty of the national defense. Let us intrust the army with our final deliverance. These last four months have seemed to me age-long. By thousands have our brave ones been mowed down: wives, mothers are weeping for those they shall not see again; hearts are desolate; dire poverty spreads, anguish increases. At Malines. at Antwerp, the people of two . -l.i i,...hii vlvpn over, the one for six hours, the other for 34 hours, of a continuous Domoarameiiv. w ........... 'AteLouvain the third part of the build ings are down: 1074 dwellings have dis appeared: on the town land and in the suburbs, 182S houses have been burnt. God will save Belgium, my brethren. Nay, rather, he Is saving her. Let us acknowledge that we needed a lesson in patriotism. There were Be -gians and many such who wasted their time and their talents in futile quarrels of class with class, of race with race, of passion with personal passion. Yet when, on the second of August, a mighty foreign power, confident in its own strength and defiant of the faith of treaties, dared to threaten us In our in dependence, then did all Belgians without difference of party, or of condition. or ot origin, rise up as one man. close-ranged about their own king, and their own gov ernment and cry to the invader: Thou shalt not go through!' CHAPTER V. The sentiments which the cardinal showed toward Von Bissing In his letter of December 28. 1914, were ex n...fi rmbliclv by him in the pas toral letter of January 1. 1915. entitled "Patriotism and t-naurance. xie recommended the faithful to abstain from hostile acts against the enemy army, to have that regard for the occupying power which the common weal demanded and to respect the regulations Imposed so long as they did not interfere either with liberty of conscience or offend their patriotic feelings. But, on the other hand, he nipmnlT affirmed that this power had no legitimate authority and that conseauently they were not oouna in their inmost souls to shor such a power esteem, loyalty or obedience. "The only legitimate powe- In Bel gium," he added, "is that which be lnnira to our king, his government and the representatives of the nation. He alone has a right to the affection of our hearts and to our submission; for us. he alone represents authority." Copies of this letter were sent out with instructions to the priests to read the whole of it to the faithful. "without omitting or erasing any part of it in spite of any orders to the contrary that might be issued by any other power." In many churches the first part of the letter was reaa on Friday, January 1. The cardinal's words, so courageous and so comforting, had tremendous effect, and on January 2 at 6:15 A.M. three envoys of the governor-general. headed by Baron von der Lancken of "the political department, called at the archbishop s house, von de LarcKen began the interview by declaring the governor-general was "astonished at certain passages where your emi nence excites the people against Germany "Gentlemen," replied the cardinal, "you are very much mistaken. If you have read my letter, you must agree that i. is of a pacifying character. But you cannot ignore the fact that our people have undergone great suf ferings; and when our people and our clergy suffer I suffer as much as they and it is my duty to tell them so." Occnpyias; Power Not Legitimate. "But there are words which have a tendency to excite the people." "Have you read the letter?" "Yes; you say that one owes neither loyalty nor submission to authority." "I beg your pardon; I say, on the contrary, that one owes loyalty and attachment to legitimate ruthority. But I say that an occupying power is not a legitimate authority; to such a power one owes respect and absten tion from every act of hostility. More over. I have not waited for your visit to enjoin the faithful to abstain from all hostile acts, for as far back as the month of August I gave instruc tions to this effect and recommended respect for the military authorities." "Still, there are in the letter words which tend to excite them against the German authorities." -"Toil must U&a tiie. letter a whole and not pick it to pieces. Taken as a whole, the letter preaches pa tience and submission so long as the present sufferings last-" "The governor wishes to have an explanation." 1 will give the governor the 'ex planation he wants. Besides I have already written to him. I had rea son to fear that mutual courtesy be tween individuals might give rise to misunderstandings. I have therefore written to htm: 'Dear governor-general, I have for you personally a pro found and sincere esteem But it must be understood that these feel ings do n t imply the submission of my soul to a hostile nation which has invaded our territory.' " "As regards this letter, the gov ernor will not be able to let it -pass.' " Tt is written and it will remain." But why ' broke in an officer who till then had kept silent, "why remind the faithful in your letter of bygone events?" "Because the conditions under which we live today cannot make us forget the atrocities which our people have endured. And when I preach to them today patience and resignation I cannot affect ignorance of these atrocities." .H.ts your eminence already sent out the letter?" "All the cures have received it." 'Your eminence has therefore broken the regulation which forbids the publication of anything which has not been passed by the German cen sor. "I know nothing of this regulation, it might well have been made known to me. As I knew nothing about it. I have not broken It." Has the letter been read?" "It was read yesterday, January 1, in many places; In any case, it will be read everywhere tomorrow." "In that case," exclamed Von der Lancken, with a look of despair, "we are too late:" Shortly after the departure of the envoys the cardinal received a tele gram from the governor-general "re questing" that he not leave Malines until after Von Bissing had had an opportunity to ' investigate further. This made his eminence practically a prisoner at the archbishop's head quarters and prevented him from making a contemplated visit to Ant werp. The next day a German of ficer appeared at the archbishop's house with a long letter from the governor-general, and presented this letter to Cardinal Mercier with the statement that he was ordered not to return until an answer was ready to be .taken back. "Your eminence must recognize with me that so long as you believe yourself justified in expressing such ideas and sentiments ... it is quite impossible for me to grant you the facilities for traveling which you request," said the governor-general In the course of this letter. "Now I can not see any common ground on which we can work together with mutual confidence In the Interests of the Bel gian people. ... I have ordered the confiscation of copies of the let ter which were found at the printing works, and I have decreed penalties against anyone circulating them." The following questions were then submitted to the cardinal with the request that they be answered at once: What relations has your eminence had after the occupation of the country by German troops with the king of the Bel gians, and In particular with the -king of England ? Through what channel have these com munications been maintained? What are the legal grounds on which your eminence rests to ordain days of penance In accordance with a desire man ifested by the King of England? (See the communication in Latin to the clergy, vol. 113. part 3, dated Malines. Christmas. 1914.) Feeling unable to answer such a document on short notice, the cardi nal wrote a brief note to Von Bissing acknowledging receipt of the docu ment and promising a full reply as soon as he could pen it. This note he dispatched with the officer. At this point some of the friends near him pressed the cardinal to parry the blows that threatened him. He was advised. If not to withdraw the pastoral, at least to tone down some of its directness. Had the cardinal the right to expose his priests to all the perils of a violent repression? In the general interests, would it not be better to give proof of a conciliatory spirit? Was it not sheer rashness to expose his own person to imprison ment, exile, or even a worse penalty? 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For the ten days ending November ! 30, 10,300.000 silver dollars were ex- ported from San Francisco to China, according to customs house records. At the present price of the metal, sil ver dollars are worth slightly more than $1. sub-treasury officials stated, but the Increase is not enough to off set the transportation, insurance and ! I melting charges. I For 30 years the sub-treasury had from 15,000,000 to 25.000,000 silver dol- i lars stored in the vaults, but all ex- ' cept two or three million have been j withdrawn. The federal reserve bank will han dle foreign exchange, it was announced. Ex-Soldiers Testify That Third De gree Methods Succeed When They Fear for Their Iilves. NEW YORK, Dec. 10. Testimony that Captain Karl "W. Detzer had struck military prisoners in France in the face and ordered his sergeants to "beat them up" in order to force "con fessions" was given today by three witnesses when he was placed on trial at Governor's Island. The offenses with which Captain Detzer is charged occurred while he was in charge of "criminal investigation" in the Le Mans area, in command of the 308th military police company. George E. Williams of Corning, la.. a discharged private, declared that while Sergeant F. L. Hoyt held his hands behind his back Sergeant U. S. Madden beat him until, fearing he was to be "killed," he had signed a statement which, he believed, was to the effect that he had stolen prop erty. Private Thomas J. McAdams 5th guard company at Governor's island, testified that after having been "picked up on the streets at a time when he was an attending patient at a base hospital, he had been beaten by Sergeant Hoyt Detzer. he said, came Into the room, asked him why he did not confess to a certain crime so that he would not be beaten any more and left after Hoyt said: "Get out of the room, captain, while I give him some more." McAdams said he had signed a statement prepared by Hoyt because he was in fear of his life, from ap pearance of Captain Detzer and his men "armed with guns and black jacks." Samuel G. Roth of Chicago, who once had been Detzer's desk sergeant, testified he had seen Detzer violate his own order by striking two prisoners. Thomas Gossett. of Galveston, Tex., once a guard of the office of Captain Detzer, testified that he had never seen any prisoners struck. Captain Detzer appeared before the court in uniform, wearing gold serv ice stripes. He is more than six feet tall and weighs 200 pounds. He ap peared unmoved as the charges were read and to each of the 28 specifica tions entered a plea of not guilty. LUCAS CASE POSTPONED BLIZZARD WEATHER HALTS LIBEL TRIAL. SILVER TO BE CHECKED Exchange for Gold Halted; De mand In Far East Strong. SAX FRANCISCO. Dec. 10. Silver dollars will be exchanged only for sil ver certificates hereafter, uecause the demand of the far east for silver can not be met, federal officials said yes terday, in commenting on an order received from the treasury depart ment today, that the United States subtreasury in San Francisco discon- Xewspaper Contends That Com plaint Proves Statements Were Not Libelous in Themselves. As all but seven jurors in the 350.- 000 libel suit of Alzamon Ira Lucas, widely-advertised "healer." against ! the Portland Evening Telegram were j snowbound, continuance of the trial : before Circuit Judge Tucker was post- poned until 9:30 this morning. If the storm has not abated further post ponement is likely. The plaintiff has concluded his case and the defense is half through Its testimony. Lucas maintains that his business has been ruined and his rep utation damaged to the extent of 350.000 by a series of articles pub-J lished in the Telegram in exposition of his alleged charlatan practices. "the newspaper contends that every thing printed was substantially true, that it was a fair comment on the activities of a quasi-public character and a duty owed the public. Attorneys' Harrison Allen and Cas sius R. Peck represent the newspaper. Nelson R Jacobson the "healer." All yesterday afternoon was taken up by the attorneys In the Lucas case in a legal argument before Judge Tucker, treating disputed points on which the jury is to be instructed. The chief proposition was the ques tion of whether or not the allega tions in the Telegram series of arti cles were libelous "per se" that is, in themselves or libelous only after explanation. Characterizing a man as a grafter or murderer would be libel per se; Intimating that he was by a statement which would need ex planation before the charge was clear would not be libel In Itself., The lat ter would become libelous, however, on explanation. The attorney for the plaintiff main tained that the statements in the Telegram articles were libelous in themselves and that the Jury should so be Instructed. That would leave to the Jury only the question of whether or not they were true, and If not true whether Justified In any way. The defense contended that Lucas' own complaint proves that the "stories" were not libelous "per se," for the instrument quotes he articles and then proceeds to explain that the purpose of such-and-such a statement Is to Imply that Lucas is a "fakir" and a "cheat." and that the aim of another assertion is to convey the im pression that Lucas is of negro blood, and so forth. Church Concert Postponed. The concert to have been given Friday night at Bethlehem Lutheran church by Dr. Kmil Enna has been postponed on account of the storm. It will take place Instead a week from tomorrow. Read The Oregonian classified ads. 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