THE SUNDAY OREGOXTAX, PORTLAND, DECEMBER 2R. 1010 ACCUSED LOS AXGELBS SLAYER, HIS MOTHER AND JUDGE D1MJZI0 KING IN TRYING CASE. OVER MEDAL AWARDS Cap-ital Is Deeply Stirred by Sims' Disclosures. iPoet Says He Will Resist Ex pulsion From Fiume. A Dainty, Charming and Altogether Different Story of Mother Love DBY-UMD ADMIRAL CITED CHIEF AIDES LEAVES HIM tiers Honor lor Dr. Grayson Is ifcld to Be I imlt Comment HcaFd on Bagley Case. Italian Paper Calls Adventure Grotesque Drama Led by Dan gerous. Nautili v Boy. 4 WASKiNGTON'S IRE UP CORPORA SUN OHM M i SSBSSBSSBSSBSSSSB I OREOON1AN NEWS B U R E A U.J ashlngton, Dec. 27. Railroad legis iiion and the peace treaty are .riviaJ topics in the Washington holiday gossip as compared with the fiisrussion started by Rear-Admiral William S. Situs when ne returned by parcel post a distinguished service modal awarded him by Josephua l'anicls. secretary of the navy. The controversy has grown from riav to day as the public delved fur ther into Admiral Sims" criticism that worthy officers had been Ignored and recognition given to the unworthy. Further disclosures tend to reflect on the Knight board, which made up a list of deserving naval heroes, as well as upon Secretary Daniels. Dry Land Admlrnl tiled. It is revealed that among the awards made by the Knight board. Mud approved by Secretary Daniels, was a navy cross to Admiral Gray son, physician to the president. Pub lic opinion is inclined to regard this award with more disfavor than the bestowal by Secretary Daniels of a distinguished service medal on his wife's brother. Commander David W. Iiaxley. When the proposed Joint committee of congress to investigate the whole question of naval hero awards gets down to business, the spotlight is likely to fall promptly on Dr. Gray son. Why a dry land admiral, with a soft berth in the shelter of the White House, should be given such splendid recognition while other brave fight ing admirals with more ambitious records are Ignored, is a question of transcendant Importance. Knoagh Already, Sny Some. Members of congress feel that Dr. Grayson received sufficient "recogni tion when, at the direction of Presi dent Wilson four years ago, he was promoted from the rank of com mander to rear-admiral over the heads of several more deserving officers with brilliant records In the service. Admiral Grayson has seen no service Rt sea in recent years unless his x oyage in the luxurious cabin of the George Washington to and from the Paris peace conference be counted as such. What did he do to merit a navy cross, some one Is sure to ask? It cannot be the manner in which he has managed the successful block ade of the White House during the last few months, because that covers a period since the war closed. These medals are awarded only for acts ol gallantry performed during the war Three Great Heroes Named. An unidentified historian bringing history down to date has aptly said that there are three great American naval heroes besides John Paul Jones In their order he names them as Ad miral Farragut of the civil war. Ad miral Dewey of the Spanish-American war and Admiral Grayson, of the boudoir. The award of a distinguished serv ice medal by Secretary Daniels to his brother-in-law without any recom mendation from the Knight board is of course extraordinary, as Admiral Sims points out. Commander Bag ley's mark of distinction was that he lost liis ship at sea in a battle with German submarine. It is a far -ci from the day when an America naval officer was relieved of his con mand for losing his ship, whatevt the circumstances, to this modern period when, Instead of being burai- , liated he is decorated for bravery. Record Hardly Notable. Aside from this, there is nothing in Commander Bagley's record at sea that stands out. The case of Dr. Grayson, however, seems to establish the fact that a record at sea had nothing to do with the lavish and dis criminatory distribution of medals. Anyway, Secretary Daniels can find justification for the Bagley award in the trite saying that "blood is thick er than water." Secretary Daniels Is at considerable advantage in any investigation be cause he enjoys the friendship of moat Of the members of the senate and house naval affairs committees. When ho came into the naval portfolio at the beginning of the first Wilson ad ministration he had few friends, eith er in or out of congress, but since then he has grown in the esteem of republicans, as well as democrats. There is a willingness to overlook blunders that are not so stupendous as to call for harsh action, but new complications have arisen, for other officers have followed Sims in spurn ing their decorations. Peace Conferences Continue. Conference on the peace treaty continued today v.-lth Senators Mc Xary and Lenroot of the mild reser vation republicans taking the leader ship. Senator McNary was to have had a conference with Senator Hitch cock of tbe democratic forces, but was unable to connect. "I want to say that there ar$ no differences between the republican friends of the treaty." said Senator ItcNWcy today. "Neither is there any ccmplaint as to Senator Dodge's atti tude. Senator Dodge has been giving us all the aid we asked and all of the aid promised. Ho was to see Sen ators Underwood and Pomerene, dem ocrats, and he did that. "We told him we would not support the Knox resolution as reported out by the foreign relations committee. and found that he was not committed to the resolution. , We believe the people want the treaty, but they want It with reservations. That is what they will get." It is understood that the Knox reso lution, which simply would achieve a state of peace by declaring the war ended, was only reported out to give the democratic side something serious to think about. Railroaders Plan Fljrht. Officers of the four brotherhoods are expected to gather here over Sun day for the purpose of putting pres sure on congress to defeat the rail road legislation now in conference. Their fight will be directed against both the Escn bill, passed by tbe house, and the Cummins bill, passed by the senate, because. In the first place, they are candid in their oppo sition to any legislation that will make successful private operation Of the roads possible. Their efforts are expected shortly to be centered almost exclusively on the anti-strike clause of the Cummins bill, over which the chief struggle will wage in the conference between the committees of the two houses of congress. Present niutterinjrs of a general railroad strike are expected In the next few days to rise to tbe pitch of open threats, but these threats are not likely to do more than - Photos from Underwood. ""a .,. "1. .iiurnmg to strengthen the determination of the senate conferees to Insist on the an tl -strike provision. HouFtr Leaders Get Shock-. Republican leaders In the houso were astounded today to receive a letter from Representative John Uangley of Kentucky, chairman of the committee on public bulldlnge and grounds, saying that his committee had determined to report a public buildings olll at this session of con gress. The astonishment soon grew to rage because the republican steer ing: committee, which has all legisla tion In charge, was not consulted. The leaders will never stand for any such legislation, which would call for an appropriation of 100,000.000. with the treasury facing a deficit In the next fiscal year of $3,000,000,000. Represen tat Ive- Frank W. Mondell, republican house leader, was as much surprised as anybody because he had been advising constituents that they must expect no public buildings leg islation in this congress. Any publfc buildings authorized at this time would have to be con structed with borrowed money. it is argued, only adding to- the fearful deficit already in eight. AWARDS TARGET FOR QUIZ (Continued J-'rom First Page.) as administrator of harbor floating equipment in Hampton Roads district. "It is submitted," tbe letter said, "that If the discharge of these highly responsible and largely independent duties were so successful as to meet the department's approval, the re sponsible officer should be recognized commensurately and those subordi nates whom he recommended as hav ing contributed directly to that suc cess should also be recognized. If. on the contrary, the duties outlined above were not successfully carried out to the satisfaction of the depart ment, there should be no award of lecorations." In view of these considerations. Art t.i Tnnns said, he felt it "my duty to the dignity and importance of the forces operated and the work accom plished by them." to request that the award to him of a navy cross be canceled. Mayo Defends Staff. Admiral Mayo declared it was evi dent there had Been a ajaaswrowow- In eons dermg recommenaaiion for decorations he made as commander, nf the fleet, many or wnicn, ne auueu. were not carried out. The letter notes that no member ol Aamirai iu.nj.uo staff received a decoration except his chief of staff and aEserts mat. an admiral's success is responsible to a large extent "upon the loyalty, initi ative and efficiency" of his staff per sonnel. . Failure to recognize adequately tne service of men on such duty, it said, "creates an impression that duty is of minor importance," not comparable to command of a single ship. Such an impression, It said, "would be fatal to the development of the navy as a fighting machine." Admiral Mayo renewed his recom mendations and urged that reconsid eration be given meritorious cases. Decker Makes Protest. Admiral Decker's letter notes that he had been awarded a navy cross under the published list In recogni tion of his services as naval attache at Madrid. "In my opinion," It says, "this award Is entirely Inadequate to the services that were performed by tne oince of the naval attache and those who worked, with me. The effect of this work was to keep Spain from enter ing the war against us at the time of the enemy March oiiensive 01 191s also a reduction of the submarine ac tivities off the coast of Spain. Tbe Jetter commends the services of three men associated with the writer and declares Admiral Decker cannot permit them "to be taken so lightly." Cantain Hasbrouck's letter le a terse indorsement of Admiral Sims' posi tion, stating that the writer nas a hle-her regard for Admiral Sims views on matters affecting the morale of the naval service than those of any other officer." Harry 1. Burger. Craig. S. IVevr and Mm. Lillian Below Judge Uavln W. gon City. The company will engage in operation of fleets on the Columbia river and eventually In deep water fishing off the coast of Oregon. The capital of the company was given as J5000 with Judge Thomas K. Ryan, J. Dean Butler and J. W. Mof lat as the incorporators. FIUME, Dec. 27. (By the Associat ed Press. ) "Cabriele d'Annunzlo made i ne announcement today mat ne j would resist any efforts to expel him from Flume. He said he had reached the decision that the guarantees of fered by the government were insuf ficient to warrant his leaving. That his troops be let off without punishment for joining his crusade is one of the demands made by D'An nunzlo in return for his departure, as is also the rehabilitation of Fium ian and Dalmatian money. The right to reside in Fiume or any part of DaLmatla without restriction or passport, authority to decide the time and manner of the departure of his forces from Fiume. and official recognition of the medal he con ferred on his legionaries are among the other demands he made. ROME, Dec. 27. Gabriele D'Annun zlo Is understood to have asked Pre mier Nittl to postpone his announceed visit to London on the ground that his departure should be preceded by the reaching of a definite settlement of the Fiume situation. Llutenant-Commander Rlszo, Major Glurlatl. chief of D'Annunzio's cabi net, and other leaders associated with D'Annunzlo, are said to have left the Fiume district. In commenting on the Adriatic sit uation today the Corrlere d'ltalia says: "It Is fated that the drama of Fiume would end as a grotesque operetta. The most authoritative companions of Captain D'Annunzio In his adventures are abandoning him in his dream of acting the little tyrant of the fourteenth century. He does not realize the situation, how ever, but dresses himself as a corpo ra of storm troops and plays the king among the soldiers, indifferent to the opposition of all Fiume and all Italy. "Everybody agrees today in depict-J ing D Annunzio as a naughty, danger ous boy lighting a nre next to a powder magazine. Who has supplied him with nationalist matches, and is there no one to lead that bad boy away by the ear?" H "7if4 SssssssssRsiTrsHsssssT .Ssfl llsrvls. 2S-' wssMB3jj, - Jlfrfk .Bssssssssssssssssi W? M GASSED SOLDIER DEAD Jack l.inil Arvidson Participated in Three Major Offensives. VANCOUVER, Wash., Dec. 27 . (Special.) Jack Emil Arvidson, 27, who served overseas for more than two years, is dead as a result of being gassed while with the 161st regiment In France. Mr. Arvidson enlisted in October, 1917. He was in three major offensives. After being in several hospitals in France and Germany. Arvidson was sent to the United States and after being in several eastern camps was sent to the General Letterman hos pital In San Francisco, where he died December 21. The body has reached Vancouver and the funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock. Rev. A. H Thompson. Methodist, officiating. In terment will be in the post cemetery-. Arvidson was a son of Mr. and Mrs Oscar Arvidson of Fishers. COLLEGE GIRL ATTACKED Miss Ruth Anderson Fights Off Chloroform Highwayman. MARSH FIELD, Or., Dec. 27. (Spe cial.) Miss Ruth Anderson, a college girl, was attacked by a man last night near the home or her grandmother, Mrs. O. H. Oren. A chloroformed cloth was forced Into her mouth, but the young woman, who is athletic, successfully fought off the assailant ana her screams brought help within a few minutes The assailant escaped. OREGON FISHERIES FORMS Company vtitli Headquarters at Oregon City Incorporated. OREGON CITT, Or., Dec. 27. (Spe cial.) Articles of incorporation have been filed for the Oregon Fisheries company, with headquarters la Ore- PLANT HEAD IS FlflED ON RIOTS FOLLOW RESUMPTION OF WORK IX COLORADO. may expected WILSON TO BE 63 TODAY Mrs. McAdoo and Mrs. Sayre May Visit White Rouse. WASHINGTON. Dec. S7 Tr.,A . Wilson will be 63 years old tomorrow His daughters, Mrs. William G Mc Adoo and Mrs. Francis B. Sayre ex pressed a desire a week or 10 days ago to be at the White House for his nuijuay anniversary, and they wmu. x ne president wan to spend a quiet dav. Rear-Admlral Grayson said today his patient's progress was continuing. FAMILIES ON U. S. CHASER Congressmen With Friends Arrive at Panama Canal. PANAMA, Dec. 27. A party of 23 American congressmen with members of their families, their secretaries and friends, arrived today. They will make a trip through the canal In a submarine, chaser. 91,000,000 In Flour for Vienna. NEW YORK. Deo, 27. The wheat export company, purchasing agent for the allies, bought (1,000,000 worth of flour from the United States grain corporation for the relief of Vienna it was announced Friday. It will be' shipped from New York Immediately. Disabled Steamer in Tow. HALIFAX. N. S.. Dec 27. A radio message received last night reported that the British steamer Mesaba, which went to the assistance of the disabled British steamer Kamarima on Tuesday, took her in tow Friday and headed for St. Johns, Newfoundland. Manager of Minncqna Mill Finds d Bullet Holes in Auto; Troops Sent to Scene. PUEBLO. Colo., Dec. 27. An at tempt was made last night on the life of Frajik E. Parks, manager of the Minnequa plant of the Colorado Fuel & Iron company, according to an nouncement by Mr. Parks today. The attack on Mr. Parks was made by two men as he was returning to his home from his office. Mr. Parks did not believe the shots were Intend ed for him until he noticed his auto mobile this morning and found four bullet holes In it. Riots followed resumption this week of work In the plant after it had been closed since September by the strike. A request for troops to protect workmen at the Minnequa plant of the Colorado Fuel &. Iron company at Pueblo was received here tonight. Adjutant-General Spangler immedi ately began preparations for the dis patch of a detachment of the national guard. ' Fifty Denver guardsmen under com mand of Colonel Dennis E. McConnlss and Captain R- W. Taggert will leave for Pueblo at 11:20 o'clock tonight and will arrive there early tomorrow. ANITA STEWART in HUMAN DESIRE Miss Stewart appears in an entirely different role from any you have seen before. The theme of "Human Desire" is babies rich, poor, heirs, foundlings, big and little babies. COLUMBIA ORCHESTRA Afternoons and Evenings Director Knowles has another charming musical interpretation. Orchestra all strings again this week. TODAY MONDAY TUESDAY O N L Y I Negro Confsses Killing Girl. NEWARK, N. J., Dec. 27. Frank Kelley, a negro, arrested here today on suspicion of having been impll cated in the murder last week of Catherine Dunn, a maid employed in the home of Clarence S. Clark of Brooklyn, has confessed the crime, ac cording to an announcement late to day by District Attorney Lewis of Kings county. Argentine Strike Spreads. BUENOS AIRES, Dec 27. The strike on the Argentine state rail road, which began in the province of Jujuy in the extreme north, has ex tended to the provinces of Santa Fe and Salta, and the territory of Chaco. Trains are operating on delayed sched ules, guarded by troops. Paris Sugar Price Fixed. PARI 3, Dec. 27. The retail price of sugar has been fixed at 3 francs 20 centimes per kilogram or 1 franc 60 centimes per pound. Crystallzed, un refined sugar will sell at 3 francs per kilogram. sor H. E. Murdock, agricultural engi neer at the state college here, an nounced Friday that the federal de partment of the Interior has called a meeting of 36 reclamation superin tendents of the northwest, to be held at Bozeman. January 12 to 17, as a part of an irrigation institute to be held. Chinese to Be Shut Out. EL PASO, Texas. Dec. 27. Chinese have been ordered excluded from Cananaa, Sonora, to atop efforts to effect a rupture of diplomatic rela tions with ths United States, accord ing to a message sent to the chamber of deputies at Mexico City recently by Governor Adolfo de la Huerta of Sonora. Reclamation Heads Called. BOZEMAN, Mont., Dec. 27. Profes- Automotive Schools Day and Night Automobile, Tractor, Vuleanlilng; Stu dents entering- how will be ready for position in. the spring. Large new build Ins, new equipment, earpert instruction, practical laboratories and actual shop experience In repair. Radio and Electric Schools Prepare for Radio operator service on merchant ships or for electrical engi neering. Special equipment and very hlKh-Krade instruction Insure) rapid progress and practical results. Enter now. These schools co-operate- with the state in prorldlnsT financial aid to returned service men. For catalogue giving complete Infor mation address or call at Dir. ., de partment of Education, a. M. t. A. Building. i Invest Your Christmas and New Year Money In Something of Permanent Value -jfcriedlander'M have many things in jewels and jewelry that will bring never-ending pleasure and service to their possessors. DIAMONDS One of the most extensive exhibits in the northwest; exceptional investment values. WRIST WATCHES Ours is the largest stock in Portland. During holiday week certain lines will be reduced in price. STERLING SILVER We have lowered the price on a number of lines for the benefit of holiday-week shoppers. Richelieu, Orienta and Florette Strings of Pearls Established 1870 310-312 WASHINGTON STREET Between Fifth and Sixth Scores of Baby Garments Go Into Our Year-End Clearance $1.00 Every single garment and boudoir accessory which we do not want to carry into the new year is included there are Coats, Dresses, Sweat ers Nighties, Underwear, Blankets everything that has become crumpled and soiled from handling; every garment that is not quite up to the Baby's Boudoir's standard. Former Prices Were $1.50 to $6.00 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (if any stocks remain till Wednes day) they all go at $1.00 Too there are sets of Merino Shirts at S for $1 2 Merino Shirts $1 Stamped Dresses 2 for $1 ; 2 Stamped Rompers for $1 and many other articles at 2 for $1. Buy early ! 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