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THE MORNING OREGONIAN, THURSDAY, DECE3IBER 23, 1920 -. . ' i. V-v . .: : ; . . .... " . ' A-' ..." v. IN ARECALLED RABBLE I American ex-Soldier Sees No i Evidence of Discipline. INSULT IS REPORTED Sp.i slwintinss Are "Witnessed While on Visit Soft-Nosed Bullets Arc Used. " vTASHIVGTOtf. tec 82. A char acterization of the "black and tans in Ireland as "wholly without disci pline and not responsible to anybody was given today by an ex-corporal in the United States army In reply to a request of the commission of the committee of 100 inv,Ba""L Irish question for 'an Walal through the eyes of a soldier of the English forces in Ireland-' t7 i u-.w.-ir of Chicago, who aid he served on the Mexican border kefore the worm war " ' during hostilities, told the com ml s Ison that "if enlisted men of the American military service took Into their own hands reprisals against the people of occupied t"11"1" a "l" iblack and tans' and English soldiers do in Ireland, they would be tried by courtsmartial and sentenced to Ions terms in military prisons." C'ltlMnanls Not Rpecte. Broderick. who returned to this country December 6 after a visit .to Abbey Keale. Ireland, said he had been addressed by a member of the -black and tans" as "one of those .h won the war." He was .....krf n r,n nrr.asion at the point of a pistol, he declared, and on point ing out his vnerican ciuu... . told: "We don't care If you are the president of the United States, you are going to be searched." Broderick said he had witnessed the pillaging of homes by "drunken black and tans." the "potshooting of cattle by British soldiers and the wounding of a little girl by the mili tary. -. He added that one of the "black and tans" and a member of the royal Irish constabulary had showed him their ammunition, which, he said, con sisted of "soft-nosed" bullets, molded of lead and flat on the end. Abase la Described. The witness described several kill ings attributed to the "black and tans" and the searching and "abuse of individuals." Members of the commislson heard from Miss Susannah "Walsh a story of the killing of her brother-in-law, the late Lord Mayor McCurtain of Cork. Miss Annie Walsh, her sister, oeeiarea that boy scouts had been killed by blank and tans. Firemen fighting fires of incendiary origin, she said, repeatedly were fired upon by the military. "It is no longer safe to be on th6 streets of Cork." she said. "The peo ple hurry straight home from work." none of the signatories knew of any betting on the outcome of the trial and that no person connected with the defense endeavored to Influence anyone connected with the case. Judge' Dooling said the atmosphere surrounding the trial had been en tirely opposed to federal procedure and savored too much of "race tract proclivities." We are not accustomed to crap games and the like around here," he said. "That is one reason the Jury was told to deliberate further.'- . RTn Officer Is Called. P. W. Pinchon of the internal reve nue service, was called to the stand to testify regarding the dice game that was alleged to have been held in the federal building during the jury deliberations. He said he did not know much about the game, except that "people shoot a couple of dice for aces, dues, "naturals' and yell out take your feet off the money. Judge Dooling remarked that it was the first time In the history of the court that such actions had been carried on. "Such things do not happen around here and they will not again if I can prevent it. I am not going to deliver a lecture, but such things as were carried on while the jury was dc liberating the fate of the defendants were reprehensible." Mi OF SOME EXACWS FAVOBED 2 BILLION BEDISCfllMEO PAPER BASED OX OUTPUT AXD SALES OF FARM PRODUCTS. Governor Harding: of Federal Re serve Board Sends Special Re- port to Senate Body. WASHINGTON, Dec 22. Nearly 000. 000, 000 worth of paper, based on production and sales of farm products, has been rediocounted by Federal Reserve banks this year. Governor Harding of the Federal Reserve board estimated in a special report sent today to Chairman Gronna of the senate agriculture . committee. The amount of such rediscounts in 1919 was estimated at $719,366,000, Mr. Harding estimated. The figures include II districts, among them the following: 1919. 19J0. ' Chicago $ 47,263.000 J128.408.000 Allied Commissioners Believe Germany Cannot Pay Fully. LITTLE CASH EXPECTED Payment of Some of Demands From Property Held In America Is Being Considered by Allies. PATIENT MEDICAL CURIO 'XXTEKVAD ORGAXS OF TOCTD A Hi ARE MISPLACED, Doctors Say Malformation "Will Xot Interfere With Healtb of ' Vermont Man. I RUTLAND, XU Dee. 2J. (Special.) i William Bowen of West Charleston, Vt.. aged 26, who is a patient at Ver mont sanitarium In Pittsford, is a curiosity to the medical world in that all of his Internal organs are on the wrong side. Physicians say that this occurs in not more than one person In a million, taking the population' of the world as a whole. Mr. Bowen has a lung ailment, hut this has nothing to do with the mfs placed organs, his health having been practically that of a normal man until the development of tuberculosis. The discovery of the transposition was made when an X-ray picture was taken by Dr. Clarence T. Ball, here to determine the condition of the lungs. It was known at the sani tarium that Mr. Bowen'a heart was not in the customary place in the left aide of the chest, but this was thought to be due to adhesions or other pathological conditions which might have a tendency to draw the organ toward the right side. The X-ray showed that the stomach was on the opposite Bide from where It should be; that the liver was on the left instead of the right side; that an incision would have to be made in the side to get at Mr. Bowen's vermiform appendix, and that various other organs were out of position. Doctors say that such a transformation is due to rotation in the wrong direction during the first few weeks of the formation of the unborn child. Bowen is expected to recover from the tuberculosis. StT Louis ... 220,000,000 665,000.000 Minneapolis . 76,000.000 225.000,000 San Francisco 25,000,000 89,000,000 "The special figures furnished by the Federal Reserve banks in accord ance with your request," said Gover nor Harding's letter, "are in all cases estimates, no exact' figures, of the total volume of loans for agricultural purposes being available at the Fed eral Reserve banks. "It should be borne in mind also that the total amount of farmers' notes rediscounted by Federal Reserve banks gives no indication of the amounts advanced by the Federal Reserve banks to finance the produc tion and sale or farm produce, since large amounts advanced to member banks in other districts on commer cial and Industrial paper are used by these banks for loans to agricultural Interests. "This does not answer the Infor mation asked for by the committee," said Chairman Gronna. "The state ment that I made in the senate stands, namely, that the board does not know the amount of money loaned to farmers." BANK WORKERS GET CASH $28,000 Distributed Among Feder al Reserve Employes. OMAHA. Dee. 22. Distribution of cash gifts totaling about $28,000 to 135 employes of the Omaha branch of the Federal Reserve bank of Kan sas City to help them offset high living costs was announced today by the bank's manager. The action was authorized by the directors of the Kansas City federal reserve district. PASSENGERS ARE ROBBED (Continued From First Page.) firing his revolver into the air to frighten the passengers. George Duncan of the Portland hotel, president of the Duncan Lumber company, and other Portlanders were in the observation car at the time of the holdup, but they were not molested. All the passengers were forced to the front end of the car by the robber, who, according to Mr. Duncan, seemed somewhat frightened by his work. The two men. Smith and Mc- Whinnie, gave an account of the rob bery to railroad officials and later passed the night at a local hotel. Smith said he lost $10 and McWhinnie $16 to the robber. . BRUSSELS, Dec. 22. (By the Asso ciated Press.) Payment by Germany of 100,000,000.000 marks in gold re mains the basis upon which experts and delegates to the second financial conference; In session here, are work ing. This amount, although far below what was authorized by the treaty of Versailles, is considered by them col- isctaoie onjy on condition that Ger many is helped along the lines sug gested by the German delegates. Allied experts, in secret individual reports, theasubBtance of which has come to light, recognize Germany's real necessities, and delegates gen erally are impressed by arguments that Germany is an insolvent creditor who must be maintained as a going concern. Fall Satisfaction Impossible. The extent to which strict fulfill ment of the Versailles treaty mav be waived, however, depends upon the allied governments, before which rec ommendations have been made by the various delegations. Virtually none of the delegates be lieves the treaty can be executed literally, and allied experts agree with the Germans that reparations must be paid chiefly in kind. Some cash, however, will be demanded after a year or two, if not immediately. . Today's meeting was really in prep aration for the recess which will be taken until January 10. Allied dele gates planned to meet apart this afternoon for the purpose of exchang ing views and reaching a common ac cord which will be reflected In re ports to the government. Germans to Provide Data. It was learned that Carl Berermann, head of the German delegation at the concluding session, expressed appre ciation for the business-like methods followed at the conference. Adjournment of the conference was taken to enable the Germans to get further Information on the questions submitted by the allies and facilitate an investigation of payment of the German debt abroad and other mat ters. Use of German sequestrated prop erty In America as a basis of credit apparently is regarded here as an excellent policy, but the delegates are hesitant about suggesting how the United States should manage its af fairs. American holdings of German property are estimated at 4,000,000,000 gold marks, which is considered ade quate to satisfy Germany's food de mands, estimated by Herr Bergmann at 3,000,000,000 gold marks for the coming year, even after American citizens are compensated for property seized abroad. clo swore out a 'warrant. Her son Nichols, who was likewise suffering from the accusations against his mother, is pressing the charge. "Little Italy" has taken sides. It Is in a real furore. Charges and counter charges are being made. Tonight i to have been the climax, when it was expected the case would be decided one way or another. Holiday Take ny Labor. Men who worked in the mills and who have not been having any too steady employment of late took a holiday to attend the hearing. Justice Swick's court Is only so large and he won dered where he would put the crowd. At 6 o'clock. Justice Swick's court was crowded to Its capacity, and hundreds were outside clamoring for "WHAT CONGRESS DID AS ITS DAY'S WORK. Senate. The senate was not in ses sion The Calder committee continued its Investigation Into the shortage and high price of coal. House. - The house debated and passed the emergency tariff bill fix ing high customs duties on cer tain agricultural products. Representative Snell, repub lican, New York, Introduced bill intended to establish a definite governmental policy toward forestry. Representative Bland, demo crat, Virginia, introduced reso lution directing the federal trade commission to inquire into existing prices of fertil izers. Interstate and foreign com mittee continued hearings on bill protecting maternity and infancy. . admittance. Then came the telephone message saying Mrs. Tartarcio's at torney, James WT Rhoades, was ill and could not attend. He asked a postponement. Mrs. Tartarclo cried. The anxious onlookers grumbled, but Justice Swlck ruled a postponement would be allowed. He set the date as Janu ary 6 and now "Little Italy" is look ing forward only to that day nearlr two weeks hence when "The witch of Ellwood" will be proved either in nocent or guilty. BRIDEGROOMS ARE TARGET Price of Marriage Permit May Be Same as Dog License. CHICAGO. Dec. 22. Because bride grooms are so full of "joy and hope, they won't object, Robert M. Sweitzer, county clerk, proposed to the finance committee today that the price of marriage licenses be raised to the same scale as a dog license. Marriage permits cost Jl.50 and a dog license S3. GUGGENHEIMS OBLIGE FOE Safety Council Invited to Europe. CHICAGO, Dec 22. The national safety council has been invited by the league of nations to help develop safety work throughout Europe, C. F. Price, general manager of the council, announced here today. "The safety council is asked to help promote or ganized accident prevention work in all European countries," Mr. Price said. S. A H. green Holman Fuel Co. Adv. stamps ror cash. Main 153. 660-2L GIRL TO HEAR FROM DEAD Ex -Soldier Malls Gift Then Sud denly Passes Away. SALT LAKE CITY, Dec 22. There is a Miss McFarland in Gary, Ind., who will receive a message from the dead. A moment after John W. Ring, world war veteran, 25 years old, mailed a Christmas present to her he was stricken with heart disease. The body will be sent to Buhl, Idaho, for burial. WITCHCRAFT CRY RAISED (Continued From First Pare.) taunted and accused. She was told time and time again -to her face she was a "witch." Staunch friends spread propaganda in an effort to offset the 111 feeling and hatred, but to no avail. Then Mrs. Tartarcio resorted to prayer. Hourly every day on her knees she would beseech the Virgin Mary to bring back her accuser that she might prove her innocence. And finally she was rewarded. Ten days ago Capnano returned. No sooner was he home than Mrs. Tartar- REPUBLICAXS HAVE . LEAD PARTY ENROLLMENT. : IN Gain of 260,637 in Tear Is Re portedSocialist Total Raised; Prohibitionists Lose. NEW YORK, Dee. 22. Republican party enrollment in Greater New York in 1920 passed the democratic, it was disclosed in figures made public here today by the election board. A gain of 260,637 enrolled republican voters since 1919, brought the party's 1920 enrollment for the five boroughs to 643,630,' while' a loss of 14,800 gave the democrats a total of 645,967. The socialists gained 3217 voters, bringing their total to 57,888, while the prohibition party lost 633 voters, making the 1920 enrollment 5308. The total enrollment of all parties in the five boroughs was 1,237,993, of whom .. 784,467 were men and 453,526 women. HOW L IONS .S. 1 Glove Bonds and Merchandise Or ders Issued for Any Amount Re deemable at Any Time. "The Store That Undersells Because It Sells for Cash" An Mail Orders Carefully Filled Same Day Received. Shop in (he Early Morning Hours if Possible. Operators' Officials Make Sensational Disclosures. EXORBITANT PRICES PAID Thousands of Tons Sold to Govern. t $11.50 While Other Buyers Bought at $3.87. ment at ARMY DEFICIENCY LARGE Secretary Baker Makes Estimate of $76,2 78,12 7 Shortage. WASHINGTON; Dec 22. Deficiency estimates aggregating 376,278.127, will be submitted by the war department for the present fiscal year. Secretary Baker announced today. The figures were made public he said, in reply to statements that the department deficiency would amount to as much as 1150,000,000. Of the amount to be asked, J4Z.573,- 000 represents pay, subsistence- and similar expenses for the army of 175, 000 men which congress appropriated for, Mr. Baker said, as current ap propriations were that much short on that basis. The remaining 334,000,000 deficiency was due to recruiting to a strength of more than 175,000 men, he added Japanese Population Increasing. HONOLULU, T. H., Dec. 22. (Spe cial.) The Japanese population is on the Increase in the Territory or Hawaii, according to the official re port of Governor Charles J. McCar thy. There were a total of 5301 more births than deaths in the territory during the fiscal year ending June 30 and the number or Dirtns among the Japanese exceed the numDer oi deaths of-the nationality by 399. Slayer Arrives From Ketchikan. SEATTLE. Wash., Dec 22. (Spe cial.) Patrick Shanahan, who killed Steve Ragan, dputy United btates district attorney, in Ketchikan about a year ago, arrived today from Ketch ikan in custody of United States Mar shal J. M. Tanner. Shanahan entered a plea of Insanity and was adjudged Insane by a Jury. Me aid not come to trial for his crime. He goes to Mornlngslde asylum tomorrow. WASHINGTON. Dec. 22. How the National Coal association, an or ganization of coal operators, dealt with th , government and coped with the fuel shortage last summer, were fields in which a senate in vestigating committee today spent ten hours. J. F. A. Morrow, a vice-president of the organization, told how the as sociation drafted orders for the in terstate commerce commission to issue on transportation matters, paid the expenses of the United States geo logical survey in collecting official figures on coal production, kept Jo seph P. Tumulty, secretary to Presi dent Wilson, informed of all steps. and successfully fought proposals to re-establish a fuel administration, although coal prices continued to mount. D. W. Went, the association's president, testified to purchasing for the war department, at the height of the shortage. 150,000 tone of coal, for which the government paid 111.50 a ton, while another corporation which he controlled, was mining and selling contract coal for $3.20 - and 33.87 a ton. Inquiry Is Enlivened. The examinaton of the two officials of the association was enlivened from time to time as senators produced correspondence taken from the or ganization's files during an unan nounced search of Its officers in Washington last Saturday and Sun day, and questioned sharply the pur pose of public interest in the steps taken by the association and govern ment agencies alike. Mr. Wentz declared that his pur chase of coal for the war department had . been made over protest, and agreed to a suggestion of Senator Calder, republican of New 'York, that it was bad business for the govern ment and increased the difficulty for the public." "A representative of the war de partment came to me and said that the department had ordered all its coal for the winter bought immedi ately, in September." Mr. Wents said. "I said that the department should buy a little then, a little later on and not go into the market for the full amount because it could all be ob tained later for much less money, but I was Informed that the order was to buy immediately. The story I got was that the secretary of war felt the step necessary." Big Commissions Received. Mr. Wentz said he received com missions amounting to 375,000 on the purchases. Senator Calder, producing a sheet of figures, said that "millions of tons" had been obtained for the army by other buyers in September and October at prices ranging from 36.90 to ilS. Another report, from the I shipping board, saying that bunker coal at Hampton Roads during the summer and fall had cost the ship ping board $16.50 a ton, in quantities, Mr. Morrow treated by saying that it "was as inexcusable an example of government inefficiency as I ever saw." Chiefly the examination touched the actions relative to coal shortage taken by the government agencies, presumably in the interest of con sumers at large. Senator Kenyon, republican, of Iowa, armed with min utes of the association's executive committee meetings, read a resolu tiou which authorized the drafting of an Interstate commerce commission order to make mines immune from damages "for "failing to fulfill con tracts to furnish coaL" Last Call to Christmas Shoppers MjSi. Make Every Minute Count Make Every Penny ,:r:-"2 Count Come to This Great Christmas Store Profit by These Timely Underpriced Offerings I Visa esti cart Pa fear 33 &5I noma wssavn E39SII BOSS Eta tTJl S3tJ Bend Exceeds Its Quota. ' BEND, Or., Dec 22. (Special.) Bend's campaign to raise funds to aid In feeding the starving children of Europe ended with a bang this morn ing, when the total of 31660 reported yesterday jumped to ?iuv, exceeov Ing the city's quota by 3150. (rs W TS !5 5 t!b &Si litigant's Plea for Examination of Books Anticipated. J NEW YORK. Dec. 22. The suflreme court action begun by Karl Eilere. a stockholder of the American Smelting & Refining company, to compel the Guggenheim interests to permit his Inspection of the corporation books. ended abruptly today when attorneys for the defendants declared the books in question were then being examined fcy Mr. Eilers' representative. The truth of this statement was not questioned by the plaintiff, but Jus tics Burr reserved decision when Mr. Eilers expressed the fear that the "obliging attitude of the controlling element in charge of the books might change. r BROLASKI GETS 2 YEARS (Continued From First Page.) burton, to allow withdrawals of con- - alderable supplies of intoxicating i liquors for widespread sale. The heads of the conspiracy offered v to dispose of the selling privilege in j the San Joaquin valley to Dr. George J H. Brackets ex-government physician ' here, for a consideration of 350,000, according to Dr.-Brackett s testimony. Fred H. Anderson, another Important witness for the prosecution, testified to various deals whereby the defend ants were to release liquor stores to local residents and others. It was the first conviction to be obtained In the government's Investi gation into the activities of the con spiracy. . , Bettlss; Charge Denied. Hugo K. Asher, of defense counsel. 2 THOMPSON'S : Deep-Carve Lenses A Are Better 01 Trademark Kegimored V' jiiiiimimiinmiiiiimniiiMiiiiimiiiiMimmiiiiim X ALtiOt- UuvlM iIlf(M i I RETIRING FROM BUSINESS : I " THE SIGN OF PERFECT SERVICE Thoroughly experienced Optometrists for the exami nation and adjustments, skilled workmen to con struct the lenses a concen trated service that guaran tees dependable glasses at reasonable prices. Complete Lena Grinding Factory on ike Premises SAVE YOUR EYES. I) Everything Slaughtered 20 to 50. Diamonds at About What They Cost Wholesale Now. ' 50 off , on all ladies' watches, gold, : filled and silver. . 25 off on wrist watches. 25.ff on La Tausca pearls. : Sterling Silver Fairfax, Washington, . Dauphine, Norfolk and others ; in some instances at less than wholesale cost now. :. ; 20 on Community, Wallace and Rogers Plate. : 25 and more on all watches. 7-jewel Waltham or Elgin 20-year guaran teed filled case, $14. - 14-karat solid gold, 17-jewel Waltham, $82.50, now $50.00. , 14-karat solid gold, 17-jewel South Bend, $120.00, now $80.00. ;; THOMPSON OPTICAL INSTITUTE " EYESIGHT SPECIALISTS. Portland's Ltnttt, Bloat Bfodern, Best Equipped, Ex clusive Optical Establishment 209-1O-U CORBKTT HLDti. . FIFTH AND MORRISON Since 1UO& S .9 Bees 2 Oiit WSStJ IS 9? Gsf&Sf BTSifg earn JamavJV ESS Hsao 'TIS III i nan 1-2 S3 "'srn C3& Sll Ej 4Bb 9B S 5 & Open evenings. LEASE AND FIXTURES FOR SALE Will.Lease My Residence, 848 Wasco, Furnished, for One Year. F. Abendroth 1 46 Broadway In Business in This Gty for Nearly 27 Years. " Positively Going Out of Business. presented to Judge Dooling an affi davit signed by himself, other defense . ... - counsel and the three defendants, that ?,iimullllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!inillllH Sure r s. ci-i 6 Bell-ans Hot water Sure Relief ELL-AIMS 1 -J FOR JN DIGESTION EXTRA! THE GIFT IDEAL IN A GREAT CHRISTMAS SPECIAL A Sale of Krause's Famous Chocolates Exceptional! An Attractive Four-Tier 2-POUND BOX at, Box $1.39 Think of it! Each box contains not less than five flavors of Cream Centered Exceptionals Pineapple Jelly Exceptionals and Caramel Exceptionals De liriously fresh and exquisitely palatable. A saving: made possible only through a most unusual price concession on the part of the manufacturer in co-opcrati'1" with us in introducing: our new Candy Booth. It is indeed a most exceptional oppor tunity to purchase a gift ideal Deliriously fresh and exquisitely palatable Chocolate Exceptionals.' A fine big: two pound box of Krause's famous confections at an extra ordinary saving. Purchase one or as many boxes as you wish as long: as any remain and Pay Only $139 for This Two-Pound Box Although we have a generous supply our advice is to act promptly selling is sure to be rapid at such an exceptionally low price. Positively none will-be sold to dealers. No phone orders. "! Profit by This Timely Sale of Tru-Blu Fruit Cakes Made of High-Grade Ingredients Cleverly Compounded and Baked in a Manner That Will Meet With the Instant Favor and Approval of Women Skilled in the Art of Cooking, and Best of All, at Prices so Low That None Can Afford to Overlook 1-Pound Fruit Cakes 2-Pound Fruit Cakes This Sale at.......;. J.Ol This Sale at "MsTS4 i $1.50 Last-Minute Suggestions in Our Enlarged Fancy Goods Section Boundless selections of all that is new and desirable in Gift Suggestions for women and young, ladies Handkerchiefs,. Neckwear, Ribbons, Caps, Stoles, etc. Here's a special price list of the splendid offerings briefly told: Boudoir Caps 50c to $2.95 All Our Marabou Capes Now Off This season's styles in the best shapes and colors a gift of exceptional attractiveness. All Our Plush and Varimole Stoles Off An opportunity of pleasing selection at a pre-holiday price reduction. All Our Ribbon Novel-, ties Now l3 Off Cleverly fashioned gift articles made from dainty and rich colored ribbons all sorts of hand made novelties, all selling at a uniform reduction of one-third less than regular. Unlimited variety of dainty lace and rich silk combinations in all colors. An attractive gift at little cost. Neckwear 79c to $70 Charming styles in Collars, Sets, Ves tees, etc., in lace, silk, marquisette and other dainty materials. Fancy Boxed Handkerchiefs 59c to $3J50 Box Good ones, all of them no matter what price yon pay you can feel assured that your gift will be appreciated. We Also Offer Women's Handkerchiefs at all prices from 7 to 25 each. Women's Swiss Handkerchiefs at 25, 33 and 50tf each. Irish Hand Embroidered Handkerchiefs at 20, 25 and 29 each. Linen Hand Embroidered Handkerchiefs at 50, 50 to $1.00 each. EXTRA! Canteen Bags A CO QQ Th8 m0Et fashionable and dainty bags come in several different At tb0 shapes in imitation patent leather they come with mirror and purse fittings and have been especially underpriced for this sale. GLOVE CERTIFICATES and Merchandise Bonds Issued for Any Amount at Our Accommodation Desk 2" fit twirls ' sV0V tiijij fc-awri ricsssi t Jttct Mi Rrtjesa .'suvai r 7 "! KJ3 Ks3 & tiff" sWSM an tuft If yon are not certain as to siie, style or color of gloves to suit, or if you wish the recipient to make personal selec tion of your remembrance, purchase a Glove Merchandise Bond for any amount you wish. ' I: ... . '.-.. ... . .