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TITE MORNING OREGOMAX, . MONDAT, OCTOBER 4, 1920 WAR DEAD RECORDS FAULTY, SAYS WH T E Oregon Adjutant-General Has List of Errors. PLACE OF DEATH ASKED Concerted Demand on Congress for Complete Information for All States to Be Made. OREGON IAN NEWS BUREAU, Washington, D. C, Oct- 8. "The rec ord that the government has fur nished of dtu and wounded in the world war is both inaccurate and in complete," was the charge made to day by Georg A. White, colonel and adjutant-general of Oregon, who has been in Washington several days con . ferring with department and bureau heads of various branches of the army and navy. Adjutant-lieneral White brought a long list of Inaccuracies to the atten tion of the war department and asktd that they be corrected. He also asked that details be given of the place of death In the case of all soldiers, in formation which the department has refused to give out on the plea that It called for too great an. outlay of labor. . ConsTMi to Be Pressed. Other states have had the same ex perience with the war lists. Mr. White said, and there is going to be a con certed demand on congress to require the war department to furnish com plete information for the permanent records of the various states. Request that headquarters of the Forty-first division and one of the brigades be allotted to Oregon in the reorganization plan of the army un der the act of June 4 was presented by Colonel White to members of the general staff during his stay and the request was given the approval of that body. The Korty-f irst division area is made up of Oregon, Washing ton, Idaho, Wyoming and Montana. That the present method of allot ting compensation to disabled veter ans of the world war is wholly wrong and inadequate was another charge which Mr. White took up with voca tional board and war risk insurance officials. Oregon Caiued Shaken p. It is fairly well known in Wash ington that it was the Oregon man who launched the original investiga tions of war risk insurance and the federal vocational board more than a year ago, which, following detailed exposures that he made in New York at that time, resulted in an upheaval in the vocational board and amend ments in the insurance law as a con sequence. His representations at this time will be given careful consideration, although additional legislation and administrative changes, he said, are necessary to correct the present short comings. "The Washon bill which has passed the lower house but awaits the action of the senate is a big step in the right direction but does not provide a full cure," said Adjutant-General White in discussing governmental delay in helping the disabled. ' 9S Sum Miar Get. "As the matter now stands the dis abled man, and there are scores of unsettled cases in Oregon and thou sands of them in the country at large, must go before a local board, present his facts and then await action by a board located in Washington, D. C. I know of cases where totally disabled men have been awarded $8 a month for thpir support. 'True, those are exceptional cases but the condition should be corrected. KJS'onal boards should have full au jiority to fix the rate of compensa tion and also to make the payments right on the spot. Thus if the office at Portland were able to pass finally upon all cases arising in that vicinity, the neglect of disabled soldiers and sailors would end. "One case that I had under inquiry was of a man who was disabled abroad in action in the- spring of 1318. His case didn't get through the gamut of red tape until August of this year when he finally received his compensation. Delay is still the rule. Congress Is Hope IVow. "I am delighted with the attitude of Director Cholmely Jones of the war risk bureau and other officials upon these reforms, and believe some thing is going to be accomplished when congress comes back on the Job. "It is a bitter reproach upon America that the whole matter has dragged out this way, especially after th exposures of neglect and abuse of disabled men which, were made more than a year ago. The fact is the administration made no prepara tion for demobilization of the army and hasn't exerted itself very much since. It is the blackest blot on America's history and traditions." Adjutant-General White declined to discuss the conferences with the beads of the navy bureaus concerning the battleship Oregon. The navy de partment, upon inquiry of the chief of the bureau of navigation, reaf firmed to the Oregonian correspond ent that the assignment of the bat tleship Oregon to Portland harbor had. been recommended and that the details of sending the historic ship were in the hands of the plans di vision. Navy officials were optimistic as to the final outcome. enant of the league would make it possible for other nations to lead us into war, whether we willed it by our own independent judgment or not. a his Is absolutely false. There is nothing In the covenant which in the least interferes with or impairs the right of congress to declare war or not declare war, according to its own independent Judgment, as our constitution provides. "Those who drew the covenant of the league were careful that it should contain nothing which interfered with or impaired the constitutional arrangements of any of the great nations which are to constitute its members. They would have been amazed and indignant at the things that are now being ignorantly said about this great and sincere document. "The whole world will wait for your verdict in November as it would wait for an intimation of what its future is to be. "WOODROW WILSON." SOGIETY WOMAN KILLED MISS FLORENCE BARTON SHOT WHILE RIDIXG WITH FIANCE. WILSON URGES LEAGUE Cvntlnued From First Page.) international. This light the oppo nents of the league would quench. They would relegate the United Stales to a subordinate role in the affairs of the world. "Why should we be afraid of re sponsibilities which we are qualified to sustain and which the whole of our history has constituted a promise to the world we would sustain? This is the most momentous issue that has ever been presented to the people of the United States, and I do not doubt that the hope of the whole world will te verified by an absolute assertion by the voters of the country of the determination of the United States to live up to all the great expecta tions which they created by entering the war and enabling the other great nations of the world to bring it to victorious conclusion, to the confusion of Prussianism and everything that arises out of Prussianism. Surely we shall not fail to keep the promise sealed in the death and sacrifice of our Incomparable soldiers, sailors and marines who await our verdict be neath the sod of France. - Whole World Held Waltinjr. "Those who do not care to tell you the truth about the league of nations toil you that article X ol . the co v. Young Man, Wounded, Declares Robbers Did Slaying on Lone ly Road in Suburbs. KANSAS CITY. Mo.. Oct 3. Miss Florence Barton, 24, prominent in young society circles of Kansas City, was shot and killed last night by un known persons while riding in a mo torcar with Howard R. Winter, 27, her fiance, it became known today. Win ter was wounded. According to Winter, the shootin,g was done by robbers in a motorcar. Miss Barton was the daughter of Kimber L. Barton, president of a local shoe concern. Winter is the son of a prominent real estate dealer. The shooting took place on a lonely road in a suburban residence section. According to Winter's story to the authorities, he had stopped his car, a closed one, to light a cigar. Three men approached in another car. One of the men asked directions for going to Lee's Summit, Mo. When he had been told. Winter said, the man leaped upon the running board of Winter's car with a revolver in his hand. Win ter said he involuntarily raised his hand to his face to protect himself and the intruder fired. The shot struck him in the left arm. Remem bering that there was a revolver in a pocket of one of the car doors, Winter told the police, he reached for the weapon. More shots were fired by the stranger. Miss Barton cried out that she had been wounded. Winter says he then begged the man to stop shoot ing. The man agreed, but ordered him to turn off the tir lights. The man then signaled his companions, who turned their car around. The party then disappeared. Winter said. He then drove his own car to a country residence nearby and aroused the occupants. The owner of the place drove him and Miss Barton to Ray town, Mo., where they received medi cal treatment from Dr. W. W. Hobbs, who suggested that Miss Barton be taken to a sanitarium in Independence, a Kansas City suburb. Miss Barton died on the way. Dr. Hobbs said. ADMIRER OF WILSON IS NOW REPUBLICAN Ex-Assistant War Secretary Can't Trust Cox. FAITH PLACED IN .LEAGUE DOG KEEPS DEATH VIGIL LITTLE TERRIER GUARDS BODY OF SPITZ IX RAIX. Pet's Life Blotted Out by Bullet From Patrolman's Pistol After Motor Accident. Several hundred persons, residents near East Oak street andi Grand ave nue and others who passed there, yesterday witnessed a remarkable case of canine devotion and grief. At 2 o'clock in the afternodn two little dogs a white Spitz and a black and white terrier were playfully ca vorting about the street intersection. Persons nearby suddenly heard yelps of pain and looked about to discover that an automobilist had run over the little Spitz, hopelessly' crippling it. Policemen called to the scene found it necessary to shoot the pet to end its agonies the more quickly. Then, over the body of its shaggy little co"rnpanion, the terrier began a vigil which may last until owners of the terrier locate it and entice it away. The dead Spitz was left first at the side of the street, but later was dragged back on a vacant lot. Every attempt of a. spectator to approach the body was angrily resented by the terrier and its withdrawal from the street was accomplished only by the co-operation of two or three persons. Scores of attempts to lure the dog from its post were made. None suc ceeded. Shivering and cold in the frequent drizzles of falling rain, a picture of grief, the loyal terrier, at latest re ports last night, still was watching over its little friend. POSTAL EXPERTS CONVENE 150 From All Parts of World Hear King Alfonso at Madrid. MADRID, Oct. 3 One hundred and fifty postal experts. representing every natron in the world which pos sesses an organized mail service, listened in the senate chamber Friday to the speech of King Alfonso wel coming them to the international postal congress, the first to be held in six years. The congress was organized in 1914, but was abandoned owing to the out break of the war. Among the subjects which the con gress will take up will be the pro posal of the United States for crea tion of a special service for official correspondence. U, S. SOCIALISTS ALOOF Party Can't Join Third Internation ale, Says Debs. ATLANTA. Ga., Oct. 3. The social let party of the United States cannot Join with the third Internationale "at present without reservations," Eu gene V. Debs, socialist nominee for president, told members of the social ist national campaign committee here yesterday, according to statements made after the conference at federal prison. A. D. Askeli, representing the Fin nish federation, sought a definite statement from the socialist leader. ACHESON has been on a vacation in California and Texas for two months: he will open up a clothing store in Portland in about eight or ten days. Adv. Harding' Said to Be Wisely Xon Conxmittal on Pact Because of Shifting World Affairs. OREGONIAN NEWS, BUREAU, Washington, D. C, Oct. 3. (Special.) Benedict Croweii, major, former as sistant secretary of war and a warm admirer of President Wilson, in an interview today, declared himself in favor of the election ot Harding and Coolidge and a republican congress at the polls in November. Major Croweii stated that he was in favor of the league of nations. but that he preferred to take nis chances on getting the league with Senator Harding rather than with Governor Cox. "Now that President Wilson is re tiring from active political life, said Major Croweii, "it is wise for his supporters to pause and take stock of the situation. I have always favored a league of nations and am sorry we did not enter it long ago. The demo cratic party, however, has no mon opoly on the league. Indeed, the present democratic ad ministration has failed to get this country into the league of nations in spite of the fact that 7 6 per cent ot the senate were in favor of it. Nor does the opposition to the league lie wholly within the republican party, many prominent democrats having consistently opposed it. Cox's Promises nmfon. "It seems evident that Governor Cox is making many promises regard ing the league which he may not be able to fulfill. Senator Harding is wisely non-committal on the subject. World affairs are changing so rap idly that it is impossible for any man to diagnose the future and say just what' should be done six months hence to make effective the influ ence of the United States in a world concert dedicated against armed strife between the great powers. A decision made today might be obso lete tomorrow. v "I have every confidence in Sen ator Harding's judgment, and believe he will do the right thing when the proper time comes. I therefore favor the election of Harding and Coolidge and a republican congress. With an administration and a congress of the same political faith earnestly work ing together, I am confident this problem will be settled right. Efficiency Big Issne. "An efficient administration, in my opinion, is the great issue in this election. Senator Harding's election will, I believe, insure more efficiency in the government than the election of Governor Cox, who has been com pelled to accept the reluctant support of certa-n members of the present administration that could contribute little to the strength of the next administration. "I want to see the government of the United States really administered, and the only way to accomplish this, it seems to me, is to completely over haul the federal machinery." "As the assistant secretary of war. Major Croweii served as right hand man to Secretary of War Baker dur ing the world war. He was charged with the general administration of the war department with the excep tion of questions of policy and a few special activities which Secretary Baker reserved for his own personal attention. During Secretary Baker's several absences in Europe Major Croweii was acting secretary of war. It was he who was largely instru mental in calling such men as Edward R. Stettinius. P. H. Franklin and other prominent practical business men to the service of the war department. Major Croweii supported President Wilson both in 1912 and 1916. On his retirement from the service on July 1, 1920, President Wilson had this to say of him: "It has been a pleasure to have your active and zealous work in the war department, and in congratulating you upon your success I beg leave to express my ap preciation and best wishes for your welfare." Concert of Minneapolis Or chestra Is Pleasing. Finrt Portland Appearance Start With Satlsfylna; Interpretation f the Rachmaninoff Symphony. BY JOSEPH MACQUEEN. STARTING with a memorable and satisfying interpretation of the Rachmaninoff "Symphony No. 2. in E major, opus 27." and ending with the overture to Wagner's "Tannhauser." the Minneapolis symphony orchestra gave, its first concert in Portland last night before afiout 4000 persons and $15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 S. & H. green stamps for cash. Holmtn Fuel. Co. Wain Sat. UO-iL esiii " m 1 I r L.O i t i H i-H SO- il wt ITS i t kfS y I e rH ELIMINATE ERRORS AND NERVOUSNESS and save time tis money in your pocket. Simplicity, rapidity, ac curacy YOU CAN NOW AFFORD AN ADDING MACHINE adds 7 figures. Yon Judge Calculator Adding Machine PRICE $15.00 Guaranty Five Years. "Simplest to Operate.1 WHY PAY MORE? Calculator Co. if3 Mar. 557. 518 Corbett BIdg. 6- $15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 cn n i ' v -es I Ol cm t ' Cm -ea t i cn -&9 t i CJ1 . t cm Ol s i k cm t ' cm -e cm Cuticura Soap Will Help You Clear Your Skin 8m, OtatiBnt,TaJnnn. 9c evorrwbnr. 9tmvtm tit of Otticvi Lfe.. lpt. XTiUMaa. ua demonstrated beyond all argument that it is one of the most wonderful and best symphony orchestras in the United States. , it is a little awe-inspiring to sit un der the spell of such an educative or chestra and takes those of us who have lived n the east back to the days when we basked in the musical inspiration of the then celebrated Bos ton symphony and Pittsburg sym phony. It is too difficult a question and too sudden to decide, off hand, the name of the "best" symphony or chestra in the United States. Emil' Oberhoffer, conductor of the Minneapolis symphony orchestra, has unusual musical ability in that direc tion. Born in Bavaria, Germany, he tvas associated with Anton Seldel in New York city and for many years has grown up with Minneapolis. He has prospered as the Minneapolis or chestra has prospered. He has made that orchestra from the beginning. When Mr. Oberhoffer is in action as conductor he is vigorous, . nervous, alert, and looks like an educated Ger man professor with high music ideals. The orchestra has a membership of about 82 musicians of high profes sional artistry. Most of them are young men and all undoubtedly have been selected because of the musical abilities they possess and the inspira tion they bring for their chosen work. When under Mr. Oberhoffer's baton the orchestra men are ruled by rigid discipline and, apparently, woe to any offender in this respect. The net result is a series of artistic interpre tations that are on the road to per fection. All sections in the orchestra give good accounts of themselves and possibly the palm as victors may be awarded to the violin groups. The Rachmaninoff overture is new to Portland. It is a noble, intellec tual dream of beauty and strong and commanding in structure. It was a treat to hear the Sibelius and Wagner numbers played so well. The assisting vocal artist was Miss Florence Macbeth, coloratura soprano, who sang to orchestral accompani ment, arias from David and Delibes. These arias call for really artistic work, with plenty of trills and. runs, and Miss Macbeth mastered them with fine skilL She has a beautiful voice that is a special charm. The audience liked the orchestra and applauded it liberally. The one regrettable part of the con cert was that it was begun one hour late due to the orchestra being de tained at a matinee concert at Mon mouth. Or. Both events were man aged by the Western Musical bureau. PIONEER PREACHER DEAD JAMES OFFIELD REACHED X THIS STATE IX 1849. Well-Known 31-ethodist Minister Lived in Clackamas County and Attended State Senate. SEATTLE, Wash., Oct. 3. (Special.) Funeral services were held this aft ernoon for James Washington Offield. member of the fast-disappearing tribe of "forty-niners" and an ex resident of' Oregon, who died last Thursday at his residence, 7415 Day ton avenue, after a brief illness. Mr. Offield, who had lived in Seattle for nine years, was a member of the Bor rowed Time club and was an Oddfel low and a Mason. Ten years of his life he spent as a methodist minister. preaching in Oregon and Washington. Born in Pike county, Missouri, on Christmas day, 1843, he came across the plains in an ox-drawn prairie schooner when but six years old. His father died en route, but the mother continued the journey with her three sons and two daughters, and settled on a homestead in Clackamas county, Oregon. Mr. Offield was a member of the Oregon state senate in 187S and 1876. In 1877 he moved to Columbia county, Washington, now Garfield county, and settled on the Snake river, taking up fruit ranching. He continued in this business until 1911, when he sold out and moved to Seattle. Herbert G. Offield, eldest son of the pioneer, has come to Seattle from Cal ifornia to take charge of the funeral. Medical School Grows. Registration in the University of Oregon medical school this year was the largest in the history of the insti tution. The last of the students ma triculated Saturday, making a total of 140, of whom 60 are entered for the first time. It was necessary to limit the number of first-year students to 60 and on this account 40 applications were rejected, although all had passed entrance requirements. Woman Lrinks Creosote., Mrs. E. C. Ecclestone. 26, swallowed a small bottle of creosote last night in her room at 333 Clay street. Her husband said she had taken the drug accidentally. Neighbors told Inspector tor Anderson that the woman had quarreled wit hher husband a short time before she took the creosote. She was taken to St. Vincant's hos pital. Her condition was not serious. 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