Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937, December 21, 1922, Image 7

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Newspaper Page TextTHE MORXIXG OREGOXlAX, THURSDAY, DECE3IKER 21, 1922 ill SOUNDED oi ax era Washington Reform Plans Held Too Many. LEGISLATURE TO BE BUSY Lieutenant Governor CoyJe and Suoaker Kcetl Both Urge Leaders to Unite. PUGET SOUND BUREAU, Seattle, Dec. 20. Lieutenant-Governor Coyle, who will preside over the state sen ate, and Representative Reed, who will be speaker of the next house, are both taking advantage of every opportunity to admonish advocates of tax reduction that their plans and suggestions are too many and too mixed. The two men who will at least nominally guide the deliberations of the 1923 legislature are them selves strong advocates of govern mental economy and the lowest pos eitla rate of taxation that will per mit the state to cover its commit ments. While neither is particularly attached to any one of the numerous jilans proposed by taxpayers' organ isiatiuus, both Coyle and Reed have definite ideas on the subject, and by previous legislative experience are qualified, in "a degree, to say what can and what cannot be dwne with out neglect of fixed obligations or sacrifice of efficiency. Three Plan Runied. Three complete plans for tax ref ormation and reduction, coming from three distinct sources, will be placed before the legislature. These are the plans, first, of the state tax Investigating commission appointed by Governor Hart; second, the state federation of taxpayers' leagues, and third, the state tax limit league. Kach of these plans has been from time to time discussed in the corre spondence of this bureau. In some respects they correspond, particu larly in certain recommendations for cutting government costs. But when it comes to advice as to shift ing present tax burdens and opening up new sources of revenue, they are all at variance. H is in this phase of the situation that the lieutenant-governor and tli e prospective speaker of the house find occasion to sound an alarm. While questions of taxation will doubtless dominate the eniire ses sion, it is still true that the legisla ture must find time for other mat ters. It is held to be impossible that any one of the three programmes should be adopted just as present ed; and in view of the marked dif ferences of opinion among the tax payers it is considered doubtful if the legislature could work out a harmony programme that would be satisfactory to the conflicting forces. Co-oieration la Urged. What Coyle and Reed have been urging is that the leaders of the various tax reduction movements get together and work out a plan to which the whole body of taxpayers might give united support. Such a plan would command the attention of the legislature, with some assur ance of prompt action. This would have to be done before the legisla ture convenes,-and the time is get ting very short. To do it would call for the sacrifice of certain opinions advanced in each of the plans, and. a general compromise that would not give any one of the organiza tions all that it is asking for. Just now bills are being drafted which are designed to carry into effect the multitude of suggestions, changes and reforms proposed in al the reports and programmes. Aside from the report of the state tax in vestigating committee and the pro grammes of the two statewide leagues, further complications, are indicated by what may be termed the isolated suggestions and plans put forward by local taxpayers' or ganizations and individual taxpay ers. There is good reason to antici pate a flood of bills dealing with taxation and government c"osts that will be beyond the power of, the legislature to digest in a 60-day session. Both Coyle and Reed are deter mined that the committees of sen ate and house to which these mat ters mtist be referred shall consist of the ablest men available; but they are frankly doubtful of the ability of any set of men to properly han dle the situation unless the tax payers and their organizations get a little closer harmony in their de mands. FASCISTI ATTACK NITTI Son of cx-Prciiiter of Italy Saved Troiii Harm by Duke Carafa. NAPLES, Dec. 20. Vincenzo N'itti. son of the ex-premier, was attacked Tuesday by fascisti, who charged him with assuming a provocative atti tude while a band was playing the fascisti anthem. Nitti's assailants were about to administer a dose of objectionable medicine when the fascisti consul, Duke Carafa, inter vened, saving him from harm. TURIN, Dec, 20. (By the Asso ciated Press.) Renewed conflicts between the fascisti and the com munists here have resulted in the killing of ten persons, including two of the fascisti. Not long ago the local commun- A subtle, haunt ing fragrance of personality that Enhances the dif ference between you and all others V I V A UDOU'S PERFUME 50 ists resumed their openly hostile attitude toward the fascist!. Yes terday two fascisti parties were am bushed and one man was killed and others wounded. The fascisti there upon mobilized, attacked the cham ber of labor and stormed or set on fire the headquarters of other sub versive organizations, inflicting punishment according to what they adjudged to be the relative guilt of the communists. The punishments administered by the fascisti included clubbing and giving doses of nau seous medicine. Among the dead is Municipal Councillor Feruto, while among the slightly wounded is Deputy Vin cenzo Pagella, a Turin socialist representative. IS. LlllCOlfl HP UP POVERTY AFTER HUSBAXD'S ASSASSINATION PROVED. Four Hitherto Unpublished Let ters Given Out by Grandson of IT. S. ex-Treasurer. CBy Chicago Tribune Leased Wire.) NEW YORK. Dec. 20. Four hitherto unpublished letters of Mrs. Abraham Lincoln, written shortly after her husband's assassination, were shown to the Tribune corre spondent by a grandson of General Francis B. Spinner, then treasurer of the United States. Three of these letters are to Gen eral Spinner, and one is to Lincoln's son, Robert, phrased in formal busi ness terms and relating to a busi ness matter, but substantiating also other letters indicating the poverty of Mrs. Lincoln following her hus band's assassination. The first communication to Gen eral Spinner, dated Clifton House, Chicago, December 30, 1865, refers to the sum allowed by congress to Mrs. Lincoln earlier in 1865. It reads: "General Spinner: "My Dear Sir: Mr. Wentworth called last evening and proposed writing you today, relative to the J:'6,00u in 7-30s, the remaining f2000 in money, I trust, notwith standing the arduous duties of your office, your health remains good. I am very gratefully yours. MARY LINCOLN. With this letter was a receipt for 2. 00 issued by the Adams Express company to General Spinner for a packet containing that amount, to be sent by the company to Mrs. Lincoln." The two other letters to General Spinner are as follows: "Chicago, January 11, 1866. "Dear Sir: Since you were so kind as to collect the money com ing to me in 7-30s. I in close you the draft Indorsed to your order for that purpose. I will leave it to your discretion as to which of the issues to take at the present price. The draft will purchase $22,000 listed bonds and leave some margin. Please send me a draft for the surplus. With kind thanks for your service, I remain, yours truly, "MARY LINCOLN." "(Private) Chicago, July 23, 1866. "Dear Sir: You will kindly par don my long delay in refunding to you the $10 you loaned to Mr. Will iamson on my behalf. For your consideration pray accept my thanks. At the same time may I trouble you to have sent to Gait & Brothers the remaining sum due and in return receive their receipt? Also, will you return the receipt to me? With high respect, I remain, very truly yours, "MARY LINCOLN." The letter to Robert Lincoln, marked "private and confidential" and dated Chicago, January 1, 1866, reads: "Robert Lincoln: Thinking it was likely you would attend to Mr. Wentworth's request as soon as practicable, I wrote you in what form to send the money. As this last was my only reason for writing, I will trust to your friendship for not saying you have received a line from me on the subject. With as surance of high esteem, I remain, your truly, MARY LINCOLN." LIQUOR BAN IS ATTACKED IMMEMORIAL USAGE IS HELD TO FAVOR ALIEN SHIPS. Appeal to Supreme Court Against Three-Mile Limit Rule Based Upon International Rights. WASHINGTON, D. C, Dec. 20. The decision of Federal Judge Hand at New York, holding that foreign vessels cannot bring intoxicating liquors into the territorial waters of the United States, was attacked as contrary to immemorial .usage and unwarranted by any present law, in a brief for the foreign lines filed in the supreme court by George Wickersham, ex-attorney-general. Summing up his reasons for ask ing that tho lower court be re versed, Mr. Wickersham declared that although the prohibition amendment and the Volstead en forcement act apply to the United States, and all territory subject to itg jurisdiction, they do not operate to constitute regulations of internal affairs of foreign merchant vessels coining within American waters. Immemorial usage, the brief as serted, established the right of such vessels to carry beverages as a part of their stores or supplies for the use of passengers and crew, and that something further than any law now in statute books would be required to prohibit continuance of that custom. Mere possession of liquor on board a ship, lawful in its inception, can not become unlawful, Mr. Wicker sham argued, the moment the ship crosses the three-mile limit into American territorial waters. He as serted the presence of these liquors on board while the ship is in Ameri can waters and on her progress from the three-mile limit to her dock and return was not transporta tion within the meaning of the pro hibition amendment or the enforce ment ..act. Monkey Antics Aid Longevity. ST. LOUIS, Dec. 20. Making a monkey of oneself in daily exercises will insure longevity, acording to ur. u. J. caddis of Chicago, secre tary of the National Association of Osteopaths, speaking here tonight. Dr. Gaddis suggested taking exer cises corresponding with the antics of the monkey, such as swinging the head lower than the body, to acquire and maintain health. He added that human beings should.live 100 years. Bishop Quaylc to Enter Hospital. BALDWIN, Kan., Dec. 20. Bishop W. A. Quayle of the Methodist Episcopal church, who is critically ill at his home here, will be taken to a hospital at St Joseph, Mo., next Tuesday if his condition has im proved sufficiently. This announce ment was made yesterday by Mrs Quayle after a Consultation with Dr. William J. MoGill of St. Joseph. DHY DECISION UTILIZED RUM-RCXXER FACES STATE AND FEDERAL, CHARGES. Full Kigor of Prohibition and Tariff Laws to Be Invoked by Enforcement Agents Here. Announcement that prohibition of ficials will take immediate advan tage of the recent decision of tho supreme court, upholding prosecu tion in both state and federal courts for violators of the liquor laws, was made yesterday by Frank B. Mitchell, legal adviser of the local dry forces. Tom Ryan, ar rested several days ago at Medford with a car filled- with smuggled whisky, gin and champagne, will be the first to feel the effect of the high court's decision. Ryan is to be prosecuted at Medford under the state dry law, then turned over to federal officials for prosecution in the United States court here. Ryan's case will have two distinc tions. In addition to being the first under "double-barreled" prosecution, he will not be held in the United States court under the somewhat lenient Volstead act, but will be charged with a violation of the new 1922 tariff act. He will be the first man to be prosecuted in Oregon for smuggling liquor into the country in violation of the recently enacted tariff measure. "It is only by such relentless prosecution that we can expect to break up the traffic in smuggled liquors," said Mr. Mitchell yester day. "The validity of prosecution in both state and federal courts for violations of the liquor laws have been upheld by the supreme court of the United States. The new tariff act, which was passed ex pressly for the purpose of stamping out the rum-runners who smuggle liquor into America from foreign countries, is our strongest weapon." Ryan was arrested when he stopped in Medford for a meal. In his automobile were found 12 cases' of high-grade liquors. Papers in dicated that he had purchased the liquor in Canada and was transport ing it to California. Other docu ments in his possession showed that he was regularly engaged in the rum-running business. Yesterday afternoon Kr. Mitchell completed arrangements with Dis trict Attorney Moore of Jackson county, whereby Ryan will be held to answer to the state courts on a charge of possessing liquor. As soon as this case is disposed of Ryan will be transferred to Portland to face the charge of smuggling liquor. Since the enactment of the na tional prohibition act and until the passage of the new tariff bill the smuggling of liquor into America could be construed only as a viola tion of the dry laws. The new law, though, specifically, defined the smuggling of liquor and provides a prison term of two years on con viction. Ryan's case will be one of the first brought in America under this statute. SCOUTS TO BE REWARDED Yule Party Planned for Boys Who Helped in Astoria Disaster. The Boy Scouts of Astoria, who performed such excellent service following the fire, when they acted as messengers and even took the places of the guards on several cold nights, will not be forgotten this Christmas. A committee of ex-Astoria women, under the direction of Mrs. Willis Duniway and Mrs. Charles W. Ful ton, will give the scouts a big Christmas party, at which there will be an excellent dinner, a tree with useful gifts and many other fea tures. While the girl reserves, their junior friends and the younger chil dren will be taken care of by the Elks this Christmas, the boys and girls of Astoria more than 12 years old will get their Christmas cheer through their old friends and -neigh bors now residing in Portland. The party will be given on the recommendation of the Red Cross and relief committee of Astoria. ROAD LEVY PROTESTED Douglas Taxpayers' League 'Wants Reduction, to One Mill. ROSEBURG. Or., Dec. 20. (Spe cial.) In protest against the pro posed levy of one and a half mills to raise market road money, the Douglas County Taxpayers league today recommended that the pro posed levy be reduced to 1 mill. Last year the court levied 1 mills and the amount was J6000 more than enough., to match the state appor tionment and Douglas county's share of the surplus. The league contended that the county court has no lawful right to levy more than enough to meet the 1 mill state levy and the small surplus which is also apportioned. It was also recommended that the money derived from automobile li cense fees and the forest revenue be placed in a redemption fund to retire road bonds. Rivers, Harbors Bill Pressed. ROSEBURG, Or., Dec. 20. (Spe cial.) Representative W. C. Hawley today telegraphed District Attorney Neuner that the lower house is or ganized to put through the pro posed $57,000,000 appropriation for rivers and harbors in spite of the recommendations of the budget bu reau that the appropriation be mate rially reduced. The telegram from Mr. Hawley is in answer to a num ber sent from here in an effort to Ask Anyone Ask anyone you know which is the highest quality baking powder and almost invariably they will tell you ROYAL. "My cakes are 100 better since I bought that ' can of Royal,' writes one delighted user, and everywhere among your friends, neigh bors, relatives you will hear similar commendations. Royal Contains No Alum Leaves No Bitter Taste 1 I ll 1 ' ISM A Spicy, Fruity Delicious Gift All Packed and Ready to Mail Fruit Cake Who wouldn't be delighted to receive a mammoth mold of fruit cake for Christmas? Especially a Tru-Blu fruit cake that gathers the goodies from the best the world markets have to offer. Plump, luscious fruits, meaty nuts embedded in rich, dark brown cake that is fragrant with spice. Packed with Care in a Handsome Gift Tin with inner wrappings of wax paper and gleam ing, decorative foil, Tru-Blu will reach your most distant friends or relatives in the same toothsome, apetizing condition that it leaves you. Tru-Blu Christmas Fruit Cakes $2.50 Obtainable wherever Krause's candies or Tru-Blu biscuits are sold. For family use, Tru-:Blue fruit cake is packed in cartons and sold more reasonably than it can be made at home. One -pound Two -pound (I "I Off ; cartons UtlC cartons X -J Should your dealer be unable to supply you, tear out this coupon and mail it to the TRU-BLU BISCUIT GO, East Sixth and Davis Sts., Portland, Or. Gentlemen: Send your mammoth Christmas Fruit Cake in the de luxe tin to the following address. Money order for $2.50 enclosed. Name Address (If supply is exhausted dn receipt of this coupon money will be refunded by return mail.) My dealer'sjname is lM $s9fa Printed forms, Approved Business Systems, Desks, Office Stationery. A Pleasure to Serve You PACIFIC STATIONERY & PRINTING CO. COMPLETE OFFICE EQUIPMENT 107 Second Street. . Portland, Oregon retain the appropriation for the Umpqua jetty. Mr. Hawley ex pressed the opinion that the bill in its present form will pass. Two Nominations Confirmed. WASHINGTON, D. C, Dec. 20. The nominations of Louis M. Hall to be collectors- of customs at St. Louis and of Alexander Lindsay Jr. to be associate justice of the su preme court of Hawaii, ' both of which failed of confirmation at the recent special session of congress, were confirmed Tuesday by the sen ate. Chinese Hit by Auto. ASTORIA, Or.; Dec. 20. (Special.) -Willie Lum. a 14-year-old Chinese Sr r V Jin Save time, effort and cost in purchasing of fice equipment here under one roof. With our specialized organi zation you can obtain the highest values in all office requirements. lad, was struck by an automobile today driven by Victor Seeborg, city commissioner elect, as he was walk ing along . Exchange street in the burned area and was severely, al though not dangerously, injured. V. S. Official Resigns. WASHINGTON, D. C, Dec 20. Carl A. Mapps, solicitor of internal i Christmas . shipment of Hartz H&autiful Flowering Plants, Ferns, Palms, Etc. Early shoppers tell us we have the largest display in the city at most' reasonable prices. Store open evenings and Sunday. Cut Holly and Wreaths, Cedar-roping, Mistletoej Etc. 145-47 Second Street, Between Morrison and Alder e I prect penal qui . il M The Gifts WAHL I- revenue, has resigned, effective upon confirmation by the senate of his successor, it was announced Tues day. Nelson T. Hartson, formerly of Seattle, who has been associate .so licitor of internal revenue for six months, has been elected to succeed Mr. Mapes. who will practice" law. i Mountain and St. Andreasberg Canaries here. GIVE LIVING PRESENTS Buy a Singer Our imported Hartz Moun tain Canaries are in full song. They are the sweetest singers on earth. Hear them at our store. PARROTS, PAROQUETS and Other Cage Birds CAGES and SUPPLIES GOLD FISH, PUPPIES Phone Main 0172 Derrea vet TO MATCH THE mm denm The distinctive gift of the year is the new Wahl Pen. Distinctive, because its entire barrel is made of light, age-enduring gold or silver. It cannot crack, break or ex pand from body heat. It holds more ink than the old-fashioned thick and , brittle hard-rubber barrel pens. It cannot leak. Distinctive, because you can get Wahl Pens to match the engraved designs on the Eversharps you gave last Christmas. There are 90 styles of Wahl Pens. Every one who has an' Eversharp wants a Wahl Pen; de pend on this absolutely. Look over your gift list, and give a' Wahl Pen to every one who has an Eversharp. Because it is new this year, no one has a pen like it; it matches Eversharp. Solve all your gift problems with Wahl Pens and Eversharps. Give them singly, or in matched combina tions. Your dealer can supply velvet lined GIFT BOXES. Make your selection to-day. ' Made in U. S. A. by The Wahl Company, Chicago SffA7?P A of Perfect Writing Holiday Excursion Fares From All Northern Pacific To All To Whick the One-War Fare Is $30 or Leas. Ticket on Sale for December 22, 23, 24, 25, 20, SO, 31, January X. Limit for Return January 3, 1023. milk Two All-Steel Trains From Portland Daily 8:05 A. M. to Tacoma, Seattle and all points north and east. For Olympia, Raymond, South Bend, Aberdeen, Hoquiam. With observation car, dining car, coaches. Via Point Defiance line, the beautiful Puget Sound route. 11:80 P. At., with sleeping cars to Tacoma and Seattle, open for occupancy 9:30 P. M. Coaches. Telephone Broadway 5766 For full information as to fares, trains, berth reservations, etc. TICKET OFFICES: Connolidated Ticket Office, Third and Wanhhtgtoa Street. Union Station, Foot of Sixth St. A. D. Charlton, General PnRnengrer A Kent, 531 Northwestern Bank Bldg., Portland. i mft .r. m 'Mil mi. nrmr Stations OS Stations i Read The Orfigonian. classified ads.