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THE MORNING OREGOMAN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1921 ETHERIDGE IS FREE ID READY TO TALK Blame Expected to Be Put on Morris. OVERTURE ALREADY MADE Ex-Head of Bond House "ot Yet Ready to Give Interviews; Miss Morris' Holdings Sought. fpon tinned From First Pact.) portance of the testimony and evi dence be is abe to produce. Mr. Etheridge (till maintains a sphynx-like silence so far as the granting of Interviews Is concerned. He said that he could not and would not talk until he had procured an attorney and was further apprised of the nature of the charges asamsi him. 1 rand Evidence Expected. That Etheridge, if he decides to tell all he knows concerning tne iirm Mrrrls Brothers. Inc.. and the interest vWh Fred S. Morris had in the firm, aril srrenethen the evidence of al leged fraud on the part of Morris, as produced in the federal chancery hearing Monday, is the belief of those ,.r.. .,. -. ,1 .h he investigation of Ik. .rf.ira nf the firm. His testimony, It is understood, will seek to place much of the blame on the .hni.Irters nf I red Morris, WBW ttnriv. fnr the, receiver have con tended, has at all times been in reality the nwner of the bond house, wit votheri.ie-e merelv as a "dummy" pres ident and stockholder, who would be compelled to shoulder all Diame i case of a crash sucn as occurred tw weeks ago. Share Demanded by Morris. This is the theory on which At torneys Harrison Allen and Cassius R. l'eck worked during their cross-ex amination of Morris in federal court Monday. They succeeded in showing that Etheridge and his wne mow complete control of the bond house without the payment of one cent, and at a time when, it is charged, the firm was insolvent to the extent of Slilj.OOO or more. This. It is argued by the attorneys, would explain why Morris was so willing to unload all interest in the firm at a time when the business Tiiir:h en into a receivership at any minute. But in spite of the fact that t,i, . t urns honelesslv insolvent u.hfn the Etheridees took it over thrniitrh the. allered check-kittng Op crations. Morris still demanded $500 o mnnih from the firm, under his own admissions in open court. Jt is understood that the next two or three days will determine whether or not Etheridge will turn state's .vidnc in the 'nvestigation of the wrecked bond house. Arrangement Is Scented District Attorney Evans admitted ih!ii he understood that some arrangement was under way wherebv Etheridge was to turn on a hnrn his relations with it. farmer owner ot the bond house Harrison Allen, of counsel for Ke- -r.r Whitcomb. said that the pro new to him. and that so far as he knew It had not yet been i his firm. He insisted .!... .h law firm's sole interest k iv..ri.-it!in was to obtain for ......iitn'r every possible cent which can be saved from the wreck as-'. The first step In the nhn nf the receiver to nossible. Miss Henrietta ... f WrH s. Morris, to turn over ...t. fnr the benefit of the creditors, was taken yesterday when un of the receivers legal advisors, procured from Federal Judse Wolverton an order permitting Receiver Whltcomb to seal a satety Hem.sit box at the Morris Brothers, Tr.- hn.i house in which she is eup posed to keep personal securities and assets of a consideraoie sum. Depoi.lt Box Held Vnder Seal. The order signed by Judge Wol verton holds this deposit box under ecal until further order of the court and restrains either Fred S. Morris or Henrietta Morris from removing any of its contents. Fred Morris went to the safety de posit vault yesterday morning and sought entrance Into his sisters vault, but was restrained by Receiver Whltcomb. Morris then notified Grif fith. Leiter and Allen that he would be unable to comply with a court order requiring hjm to file a complete statement of his sister's personal and real holdings because much of them were confined in the safety deposit box. The force of auditors working under the direction of Receiver Whit comb devoted all day yesterday to preparing a complete and final list of all creditors of the bond house for filing in the federal court today. The auditors will then take over the work of locating all possible assets In order that an official estimate of the firm's deficiency may be known definitely by the close of the week. As soon aa the complete list of creditors is filed official notices will be sent but to all asking them to file, their claims In proper form for presentation to the referee in bankruptcy. Dealings to Be Probed. Mr. Whitcomb yesterday directed Auditors to investigate the dealings had between the local bond house with the bond firms of Redmond & Co. and Childs & Co. in New York. Auditors in New York are now mak ing this inquiry. The books of Morris Bros.. Inc.. show that the firm had oredlts with both these firms, while the books of the firms are said to dis close that they are creditors of the local firm. Exact informaion con cerning these relations is expected by Mr. Whitcomb within the next few days. Court action is expected to get un der way again tomorrow morning wluvi Fred S. Morris la recalled to the witness chair before Robert F. Ma gun e. master in chancery, for further crcss-exam'naticn. At that time at-tm-neys for the receiver will attempt to make him reveal his own personal holdings. His sister, Henrietta Mor ris, will undergo a minute ex amination, it was said. Whether or not Etheridge and Mrs. Etheridge wMl be called upon to sub mit to this examination will not be known until tomorrow. If the pend ing proposal made by Ktheriige that he turn state's evidence against Mor ris is accepted. It is probable that he will not be called for examination in chancery proceedings. serwtee. Of these cases, ten are now under Investigation and the others have been settled In court or by the paying of costs for extinguishing the fires. The most common causes of fire were found to be leaving campfires burning, fcrr which 26 persons were called to account. The cigarette as a cause for forest fire caused criminal action to be brought against only one Oregon resident. Two cases of incen diarism were reported. Burning brush without a permit and sparks from logging engines were other causes. Cases were reported from prac tically every county In the .state. In cases where the fire was found not to have been started willfully the per- LEADIXG MAN FINDS OLD PLAY STILL POPULAR. announced compel. If Morris, sis- PLAY STILL POPULAR. t rW JBSSSBBBBSBBSBBS LEGISLATIVE TUSK Adequate Consideration of AN Problems Doubted. 60-DAY PERIOD SHORT Sell "I hadn't the slightest idea that 'Way Down East' was so popular'here In the west until we began playing It last week, and the fact that we are repeat ing it this week is evidence that the production has met with approval," said Selmer Jackson, popular leading man of the Baker Stock company, who is playing his first year with the Baker Players. "We thoroughly enjoy the produc tion ourselves, for when your audience is with you, you can get more enjoyment and real entertainment from your work. It takes all kinds of plays to make up the theatrical rounds and all kinds of people must be thought of when a play Is chosen, and the Baker manage ment in this regard is no ex ception; in fact, I feel they 'have chosen most wisely the plays offered this year." son to blame pays for the cost of putting out the blaze. Federal indictments are still pend ing in the incendiary cases. E TO BE TALKED ASSOCIATIOX MEMBERS TO MEET AT CHAMBER HERE. Programme Contains Many Topics of Importance; John S. Bcall Is Toastniater. W ith a programme of important topics before them, members of tbe Oregon State Drainage association will hold an all-day meeting in the green room of. the Chamber of Com nerce, beginning at 10 o'clock to morrow morning. Officers of the or ganization are: President. A. E. Har ris, Brooks; acting secretary, w, l . Powers, Corvallia: chairman of legis ative committee. Samuel R. Brown c-ervais; chairman of programme committee, John w. Cunningham Portland. The directors are J. O. KIrod, Portland; Colon Ebcrhard, La Grande; EL Applegate, Klamath Falls; A. E. Beals. Tillamook; T. G. Smith. t-cho; Percy Purvis, vale, and A- R. Roman, Astoria. The programme Is as follows: Address of welcome, P. Hetherton. Port- and chanrber of commerce: respond ehalf of drainage association, J. O. Klrod Multnomah drainage district ; reading of minute, report of secretary and appoint ment of resolutions committee; address, The Operation of the Oregon Drainage District Uv Percy A. Cupper, state en- ineer; dis-cut-ston, led by John W. Oun rngham : adoYos. "The Elements Which Make Drainage Bonds A ttractive to the stor," Harry A. Kendall, presiden lark. Kendall & Co., Inc.. investment bankers, discussion. 'Capacities of Drains, h K. Henshaw and Ward Cretcher. The afternoon ffession, to be called to rder at '2 P. M., will include: Address, "Oregon Development Through ra-n;i.e, J. W. Brewer, field secretary OrcKon chamber of commerce; address. Drainage and Better Farming," Ueorge Mansfield, MtMifo-d. acting president o. tale farm bureaus; discussion. "The Ad- antags of Tile for Drainage Work Ce- en-t Tile," Fhil le,iU'rday. "Clay Tile," E. Wilson. Salem; address. "Experi- ent fetation V ork in Drainage, J. T. ardine. director of experimental stations. orvailis; reports on general progress of drainage work, led by W. L.. Powers, pro esor of soils, O. A. C. (Professor Powers It caa on representatives of various rainage projects for brief reports of proff ers and resutts. and will supnk m nt these reports by his own observations and comments); report of resolutions commit- ee and discussion and action upon resolu- 6:50 P. M. Dinner at chamber of com merce. Toastmaster, John b. Beau. BUSINESS IN EAST GOOD A. D. Charlton Says Merchants Are Growing Optimistic. That business conditions through out the east are looking better, and that there is a rising tide of opti mism, were statements made by A. D. Charlton, general passenger agent of the Northern Pacific railway, who has just returned to his headquarters in Portland. "I found that a. large number of merchants were waiting to see what the Christmas trade would be like this season," said Mr. Charlton, "and when it turned out to be one of the largest buying periods ever recorded, they took heart again. With this in dication to guide them they are map ping out their future course with much more optimism." 51 KIDNAPING JS MYSTERY Local Police Know Nothing of Lad Held in San Francisco. Police officials are puzzled over a telegram from San Francisco inform ing them of the finding of 3-year-old Philip Ferris, said to have been kid naped from his mother. Mary Ferris, general delivery, Portland. r-mr I mil nrrriirvrnn I N record or tne case can De round FIRE LAW OFFENDERS and both county and city officials know nothing of It. I he telegram also zmes Mrs. JaVk Perrlne, route B. box 626, Portland, as a friend who should be notified. Falling to find any record of the residence of thoz person, detectives have written to both addresses given. In the mean time little Philip Is held at Sao Francisco police headquarters. Every Effort Will Be Made to Ex pedite Work So as to Keep Economy Pledge to People. OLYMPIA. 'Wash.. Jan. 4. (Spe ciaL) Whether the 17th session of the Washington legislature, which convenes here on Monday, January 10, will be able to give adequate con sideration to all of the vitally im portant measures scheduled to come before the lawmakers for action, in vestigate the merits of the many pet projects, dispose of the vast amount of necessary routine work and ad journ within the 60 days' limit is i Question that is causing some con cern among leaders of the house and senate, as well as in state olticiai circles. With the lawmakers committed by Dartv Dlatform and commissioned by will of the DeODle to a policy of rigid economy, every effort will be made to expedite work of the session In order Jo avoid necessity oi pro ceeding longer than the prescribed npriod. This phase of the situation is emphasized by the unusual number of big measures to be submitted at tne coming session, including three code revision measures proposing a radical departure from present system oi de partmental government. Code Measure to Be I p. In compliance with directions from the last session, measures drafted by the industrial code commission and the school code commission will be presented for enactment into law. In addition to these the much discussed but as yet little understood adminis trative code will come before the ses sion with the indorsement oT Gover nor Hart and backed by the influence of the state administration. As far as can be learned the scheme embodied in the administrative code bill will be largely the work of Gov ernor Hart, based upon investigation of similar plans in operation in some of the other states, notably the Low den plan in Illinois. Although the special session last March authorized the appointment of a commission to study the various consolidation plans of state govern ment with a view to eliminating use less boards and commissions, thus reducing the cost of government. Gov ernor Hart has refrained from naming such commissions and as generally understood has been assisted by de partment heads in carrying out the purpose expressed in the legislative resolution providing for the commis sion. Adoption la Held Likely. Much of the statistical and Investi gation work has been done by L D. McArdle of the state bureau of in vestigation, while Charles S. Gleason. Seattle lawyer, has been employed as an assistant attorney-general to whip the proposed recommendations into legal form for enactment. No advance information has been given out by those in touch with progress of the plan, although it i practically conceded that the recom mendations of the industrial and edu cational code commissions will be substantially adopted In the admin istrative code as affecting those par ticular departments of the state gov ernment. With provisions of the pro posed administrative code a matter of mystery as far as details or defi nite proposals are concerned, predic tions as to whether the plan will en counter formidable opposition would be idle. f Consolidation la Favored. On the Whole, the lawmakers will be favorable to a consolidated plan of state government, provided such plan results in a material saving in ex pense to the taxpayers. Whether they will be favorable to Governor Hart's plan can only be determined when the plan is unfolded for inspection. The Industrial relations feature of the scheme as outlined in the report of the commission in charge of that work will undoubtedly require con siderable time for disposal, not so much because of opposition to the proposals as from the detail work in cident to an amicable readjustment of functions of the several agencies af fected by the plan of reorganization and consolidation. If It were possible to eliminate the three code revision measures from consideration or to dispose of them on the first day of the session, the law-makers still would have a suf ficiently large number of measures of serious interest to the people of the state to keep them busy for the remainder of tbe session. Do you know where the purest and best flavored maple sugar comes from? The flavor of the New Karo tells you See That Your Grocer H jr Gives You Karo in the SM W "Wj&J&i av Over a thousand tons of rich maple sugar from Vermont and Canada to flavor the New Karo The American housewife en dorses the New Karo this way: Over five million cans were con sumed last year. This is a greater sale, by far, of any kind of maple or maple flavor syrup. If you are particular about the syrup you buy, and the price you pay for itthe New Karo is your kind of syrup. Perfectly delicious in rich maple flavor yet very moderate in price. So moderate that you can serve it every day, every meal. And all grocers everywhere have it Go to your grocer today and get a can of the New Karo. Try it just once. If you are not abso lutely satisfied, return it and your grocer will give you back your money. Selling Representatives JOHNSON-LIEBER COMPANY Portland, Oregon The New (GREEN CAN) Flavored with Pure Maple Sugar fic regulation, game and fish control, various social problems, including more drastic requirements for ob- AUen Bills to Come I'p. As indicated in pre-session reports. several measures dealing with the question of aliens acquiring, owning or leasing land will be introduced i in the legislature. All of these measures are, in their last analysis, designed to curb the al leged menace of Japanese aggression in agricultural affairs. Anti-Japanese organizations, in western Washington are said to De insistent mat some such law be passed. B An effort was made to force the question upon the legislature by the process of initiation but the plan was unsuccessful because of failure to file the required number of signa tures to the petition. This is not to be taken as an Indication that the movement for anti-Japanese legisla tion will be abandoned, it is stated by proponents of the measure. Reauest of the state reclamation board for appropriations of more than $5,000,000 for reclamation and de- opment work Insures supplemental reports and recommendations urg ing legislation to provide for a comprehensive scheme of land recla mation and settlement. Preliminary Surveys Made. I The land settlement board created I to devise plans for placing former I soldiers on farms, to be financed by i Kine countv city and county consol state funds, has completed prelimi- i jaation Dian. an(j taxation measures without number, including the pro posed enactment of a state income tax law. Legislation providing taining divorce; a "blue sky" law de signed to protect the public from worthless investments, the Seattle- nary investigations and surveys and will call upon the legislature to en able it to proceed with the develop ment of the project. While the report of the reclama tion board has not been completed, especial attention will be given to dyking and drainage projects for western Washington under regula tions similar to those in operation in irrigation districts. Attempts will probably be made to amend the state-wide pr.maiy law to prevent the Invasion jf party elec tions by members of opposing polltl cal organizations. Necessity for ac tion along this line was emphasized by threats of radical elements to seek contral of the republican primaries last September and dictate party nom inations. Other features of the. law, regarded as objectionable, wiil prob ably be made the object of efforts to remedy. Motor Traffic la Iasne. In addition there will be legislation introduced dealing with motor traf- 26 Blazes Started by Campers; Clg- . nri-ite Causes One Fire. Fifty-one persons In Oregon vio lated the state and federal forest fire laws during the past year, according to a report Just issued by the forest RENTING AN UNDERWOOD TYPE WRITER isvthe next best thing to owning one Underwood SPEED ACCURACY - DURABILITY In either erne be lore of in quality y contultinr an UNDERWOOD branch office. One a located in every large city. The company that makes UNDERWOODS backi both in tak and rental with SERVICE. UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITER CO., Pittock Block 100 Tenth Street , Portland, Oregon INC. for state censorship of moving picture films will be demanded by various women's organizations, headed by the parent teacher association. The latter bpdy is already carrying on a campaign throughout the state to create senti ment in favor of the proposal. Decision of the supreme court to day denying power of school district officials under the statute to main tain medical, surgical or dental clin ics in the schools at the expense of the district, may result in an attempt on the part of the medical fraternity to have the law amended to enlarge the authority of the school "officials to include this feature in the school programme and budget. Suit Filed Over Old Fire. ALBANY, Or., Jan. 4. (Special.) A fire in Lebanon last August result ed in an action for damages in the state circuit court here yesterday in which Krieg & Higgins of Lebanon sued the Lebanon-Santiam Lumber company for $2322.70. The fire de stroyed a warehouse belonging to the plaintiffs, who are Lebanon mer chants, and they contended that the fire was caused by a spark from an engine in a planing mill owned and operated by the defendant company Portland Couple to Wed. SPOKANE. Wash., Jan. 4. (Spe cial.). Fred Lumagie, 39, and Eliza beth. Osbrne, 23, of Portland obtained a- license to wed here today. A Timely Business Thought This is an appropriate time to remember that 33ffo Additional Interest is an attraction worthy of your special consideration when select ing a place where idle money will work with greatest efficiency! Deposits made on regular Savings Accounts on or before the 10th, will draw interest from January 1 (pay able April 1) at the rate of 4 Open all day Saturdays until 8 P. BROADWAY A3CD STARK A million In deposits the first year FEELS BETTER THAN FOR YEARS Portland Man Tells of Wonder ful Change Brought by Tanlac. "Tanlac has put me in shape to where I can do more work than I cculd 17 years ago when I was only 30 years old," declared Frank Brock, well-known employe of the Portland Gas & Coke company, residing at 2 Union ave. North, Portland, recently. "Yes, sir, I actually feel better now than I did even before my troubles began nearly two years ago, and I have gained ten pounds in weight, besides. At times it seemed that 1 just could not endure my suffering. I had rheumatism In my hips and the small of my back, and when I stooped over and tried to raise up again it seemed that my back would break. For a long time I could hardly walk, the pain was so great, and often the pain got down into my legs and al most put me completely past going. My stomach was all out of order, too, and I had scarcely any appetite. I had to be very careful of what I ate, nothing tasted good to me, and what little I did force down caused me a world of suffering. Just as sure as I ate my supper I rolled and tossed and suffered all night long. I had dizzy spells when It looked like I would falL Everything grew dark before me, and black specks seemed to float before my eyes. "While trying to find something to relieve me I came across a number of Tanlac testimonials, and going on the idea that what had helped so many others would do me good, I got a bot tle. I commenced to feel better al most from the start, and after taking three bottles I found my rheumatism was gone and my stomach was in fine condition. But I kept taking it until I finished my sixth bottle, in order to be sure its work was well dune, and now I actually feel like a new man. This year for the first time in years I was able to eat a big Thanksgiving dinner without suffer ins afterward. I'll tell the world Tanlac is the medicine for me." Tanlac is sold in Portland by the Owl Prus Co. Aviv. , If You Need a Medicine You Should Have the Best Have you ever stopped to reason why it Is that so many products that are extensively advertised, all at once drop out of sight and are soon for gotten? The reason is plain the article did not fulfil the promises of the manufacturer. This applies mora particularly to a medicine. A medi cinal preparation that has real cura tive value almost sells Itself, as like an endless chain system the remedy is recommended by those who have been benefited, to those who aro In need of it. A prominent druggist says "Take for example Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, a preparation I have sold for many years and never hesitate to recom mend, for in almost every case it shows excellent results, as many of my customers testify. No other kid ney remedy has so large a sale." According to sworn statements and verified testimony of thousands who have used the preparation, the suc cess of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is due to the fact, so many people claim. that It fulfils almost every wish in overcoming kidney, liver and bladder ailments, corrects urinary troublca and neutralizes tbe uric acid which causes rheumatism. You may receive a sample bottle of Swamp-Root by parcels post. Ad dress Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y . and inclose ten cents; also men tion tbfs paper. Large and medium size bottles for sale a '. all drug stores. The greatest values are now being offered in Pianos and Phono graphs, Sheet Music and Player Rolls, dur ing the January clear ance sale on our Seventh Floor. Seventh Floor. Lipman, Wolfe A Co.