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TTITE SUNDAY ,OREG OXI AN, rORTLAXD, OCTOBER 3, 1920 COX'S "PARASITES" STRONG FOB HABDING Traveling Salesmen Pledge Aid to Republicans. THOUSANDS GO TO MARION force and Determination Mark Conduct of Knights of the Grip on Visit to Senator. BT WALTER L. TOOZB JR. Cleveland, o.. sept. 27. (Special Correspondence.) Five thousand traveling salesmen Journeyed to the famous "front, porch" last Saturday tnd the writer made the pilgrimage with them. It was a gala day in Marion, with enthusiasm running hiKh. Every section of the United Ftates was represented, from Boston to San Francisco and New Orleans to Chicago. Had the democratic lead ers witnessed the interest demon strated by thee representatives of the 600,000 "knights of the grip," the best body of "propagandists" in America, they no doubt would be read;- to shut up shop and quit the fight. Cox's "parasites" were there in force and determination marked their conduct. Even the excessive heat did not put a damper on their enthusiasm. And speaking of Marion, it is prac tically unanimous for its favorite son. Nearly every business and private house in the city boasts a Harding lithograph. I say "nearly," for, to be perfectly frank, there are a few Cox pictures in evidence. As we left the train and started up Marion's "Broad way" the first unharmonious thing we witnessed was a Cox lithograph hang ing in a drug-store window. We did not know whether this was a "hope," a "threat" or a "promise." Some of the boys wanted to investigate, but time prevented. You know "prescrip tions" are still available in some places in the middle west. Marion All DreNsed Marion was dressed up in her best attire. To the stranger an impres sion was immediately conveyed that a celebration was in progress. It reminded the writer of Dallas, Or., during the days of the Polk county fair. It is a quiet town, just such a one as offers the proper surroundings for serious thinking and intelligent expression upon grave problems. Its sky-scrapers are limited to four stories, but it has taken on some metropolitan airs. The Harding home is a plain wooden structure of two Btories, painted green, with a broad veranda. It is most unpretentious, and there are a hundred other dwell ings in the town much more exp ensive, and in Portland there are probably 10,000 private homes which are of far greater financial value. In pre-war days, it would have cost about $5000 to have built this house in Oregon. The lawn did not with stand the use given it by the thou sands of visitors, hence it has been covered witli gravel: the yard, which is fairly large, is filled with flowers and beautiful shade trees. The senator delivers his address from his front porch, his listeners standing upon the lawn and out in the etreet. The senator is not a wealthy man; just a plain, ordinary, success ful business man who has made enough money to live comfortably the rest of his life should he retire from active participation in business. He lacks many hundreds of thousands of being a millionaire. There Is a strik ing contrast between this home and the home of his democratic opponent, m ho counts his wealth by the millions. AnvMhoy ;etN Indignant. But returning to the hon-e town in terest in the candidate. To them, he is just one of the home. folks. And what is said with reference to the republican candidate in this respect applies also to Mr. Harding. Both are real American, patriotic, home-loving, common citizens. And the inhabi tants of Marion, men, women and children, love them both. I met a newsboy on the street. 1 tested him by asking him if he wanted a cam paign button. He said he did. I then told him it was a Cox "rooster," and asked him if he was not for Cox. He was indignant, and he answered me in characteristic American newsboy fashion, his words proper to repeat under certain conditions, but not printable. I stepped into a drug store to buy a drink. I gave my order and then asked the girl waiting upon me if she was going to vote for Cox. She w,as red-headed, and I should have remembered the old saying that 'fl iscretion is the better part of valor. Believe me, I asked no more women in Marion how they were go ing to vote. And this is typical of . the Marlon atmosphere. They are ready to fight at the drop Of the hat for Harding. While sight-seeing with the presi dent of the chamber of commerce, W. H. Holverstott, he called my atten tion to the county headquarters of the democratic committee. I did not locate it at first. All I could see was "Hess & Markert, undertakers." Look ing more closely I noted the demo cratic sign. The democratic campaign is being run from these undertaking parlors. For all the activity around these headquarters they might as well have opened their offices in the ceme tery. And in this connection I might add that there are many, many other sections of Ohio where the sentiment is almost as strong as it is in Marion. No one need fool himself or herself about Ohio. Harding will sweep Ohio just as he Is going to sweep the whole of the east and middle west You cannot get down in Ohio without sensing this atmosphere. They know Cox here, and though he may be able to "Jimmle" some of the people out side the state, you can take it from me that the great majority of Ohio voters are not being fooled in the least. Several Bands In Parnde. But I commenced to tell about the traveling men. The parade from Cowntown to the Harding home start ed at 2:30 o'clock. It was a long pa rade and several bands were in evi dence. It was a noisy parade. Dif ferent delegations had different ban ners with their own slogans. The largest delegation was from Colum bus. The banner read: "Some town "Home Folks," we love it, Senator Har ding, -too." The second largest dele gation tJme from Dayton, Governor Cox's home town. Their banner read: "Senator Harding, we represent busi ness, and we want you to represent us." The parade was led by some salesmen carrying a large banner reading: Senator Harding, we are coming 600,000 strong." The Lincoln republican club from Franklin county, Ohio (negro), preceded by the "jazzi est" negro bund 1 ever heard, was there in force with a banner reading: 'We were for Harding when we start ed, and we are for him still." Other slogans appearing trpon banners in the parade were: "A few of Jimmie's parasites from Newark, O."; "Jim Cox's Parasites"; "The whole damn family has agreed on Harding"; "Sen ator Harding, the parasites, the pub lie nuisances, , and unmitigated bores are all for you. 600,000 strong"; "We cover every foot of the U. S."; "Look out for the prune peddlers, some hus tlers"; "Harding and horse sense, not Cox and chaos." These are but typical of the hundreds appearing in the pa rade. And it might be added that it was not only traveling salesmen who were there, but there were a large number of traveling sales women. The parade ended In front of the Harding porch. About 10,000 per sons were gathered to hear the sena tor deliver his talk on business. When he appeared, he received a real ovation. He has a wonderful person ality, a good voice and a pleasing de livery His address was impressive and well received. The keynote was contained in his statement "It is no crime to be successful." Following hiis speech, he and Mrs. Harding held an impromptu reception, and for two hours shook hands with the visitors. The "hard-boiled" politician upon the road when "barn-storming" occasion ally picks up a baby and kisses it, or shakes the hand of a child, simply for effect. Senator Harding loves children; the children love him. In the line were- many children. He never missed one- of them, and in shaking their hands and patting their heads, one could feel the absolute sincerity of the man: it was his love for little children which prompted his act. Most of them were home chil dren: he could well have passed them up without offering offense' to any one, but he showed them more real consideration than anyone else. As I stood on the steps of the house immediately behind him and Mrs. Harding, I could not help but feel the powerful attraction of the man, as well as his life help-mate, who is every inch a woman; a woman who has said that her only hobby is her husband. Traveling; Men Powerful. It was a successful day. The trav eling men came there because they are for Harding; they went away from there with unbounded enthusi asm in the cause and with determina tion to take an active part in the campaign. They comprise an element in American lire that is most impor tant; they are a power to be reck oned with, and their influence is go oing to be felt in this campaign as never before. They are an army in the field who know how to sell their goods, and who are going to put them across. Cox is going to feel the power of his "-parasites." In conclusion I want to say frankly that I have never been quite in favor of the front porch campaign. But after going there, seeing and hearing the senator there; witnessing th sur roundings, taking account of the petty puuues wnicn always results from barnstorming tours, realizing the dig nity which should attach to the ex alted position of. president of the United States and appreciating the bigness and nobility of the man who is now the republican standard-bearer, and his utter aversion to engaging in anything which might be inter preted as mud slinging. I have been converted to the front porch idea. He can there give serious thought to the big problems confronting the Ameri can people and seriously discuss the various solutions. The idea is becom ing to the man. Senator Harding is one of the most sincere men America has ever produced and his love of home and of country augur well for the future of this nation. He is the right type of man to handle the ship of state during these days of unrest; he is truly the man of the hour. FLEET BACK 'lN HARBOR Battle Practice In Pacific Waters Brought to Conclusion. LOS ANGELES, Cel., Oct. 2. War ships of the Pacific fleet, enicasred in battle practice off the southern Cali fornia coast for three days, returned to Los Angeles harbor today. Admiral Hugh Rodman, who com manded the "attacking fleet," which sought to effect a theoretical land ing, said no official statement could be made as to the result of the ma neuvers. His report on the practice and that of Rear-Admiral Spencer S. Wood, who commanded the "defend ing" fleet, will' be submitted to the naval board of strategy at Washington. CRANE FUNERAL TO BE TOMORROW Public to Be Admitted and Casket Will Be Open. BURIAL TO BE IN DALT0N BORAH TO STAY IN FIGHT (Continued From First Pase.) speech of October 6, therefore, will be under bi-partisan auspices. Senator Borah will go from Con necticut into New Hampshire and, re turning from there, will speak at Cin cinnati and Columbus, O., and Chatta nooga, Tenn. He may later go to the middle west and west. Jury Fails to Indict. LA GRANDE. Or.. Oct. 2. (Sne- cial.) Joseph Santoz, who was placed under 2500 bonds following a Btab bing fray on the Foley and Burke carnival grounds Several weeks ago. nas not' Deen indicted by the grand jury. Santoz stabbed Jimmy Dunn, the ticket seller for the show in which Santoz was playing, several times, following a earcastic renark about the laziness of Santoz. It was reported they quarreled over the di vision of money. Dunn recovered in a week. Death of Ex-Governor of Massa chusetts Ascribed to Inflam mation of Brain. DALTON, Mass., Oct. 2. Winthrop Murray Crane, ex-United States sen ator and ex-governor of Massachu setts, who died early today at his residence. Sugar "It'll, here, passed from life quietly and unconsciously in an attack of sleeping sickness, which followed an illness of seven weeks, due, according to his physi cian, to inflammation of the brain. At his bedside, summoned when the attendants saw that the end was near, were his wife and son, W. M. Crane Jr., hs sisters, Mrs. Harry Ogden Kates of Morristown, N. J., and Miss Clara L. Crane of Dalton, and Dr. Brace W. Paddock, his medical ad viser. The end came at 4 A. M with no sign of recognition of those who watched. Funrral to Be Public The funeral will be on Monday at 2 o'clock atthe residence and will be public. During the hour preceding the service the public will be ad mitted to the house and the casket will be open. The burial in the Dalton cemetery will be private. Rev. Ralph M. Timberlake, pastor of the Congregational church in Dal ton, which Mr. Crane attended, will conduct the service. Mr. Crane's last illness dates from August 6, when he was compelled by what was described as a disease of the circulatory system to take to his bed. Previous to that time, at the re publican convention in Chicago and me exercises in i ortnampion notiry ing Governor Coolldge of his nomi nation for the vice-presidency, the former senator had suffered fainting attacks, but he ,-egarded them lightly. Sleep Exceedingly Heavy. On the day after the illness at Northampton he went to New Tork on a business trip, asserting he felt fully equal to it. He continued to attend to his affairs until a week later, when he submitted to the ad vice of his physician that for a time at least he take a complete rest. Specialists from New York and Bos ton and other cities were calred into consultation at different times. For he last few days he had been in a heavy sleep, from -hich he could be aroused only by th greatest effort. JAIL TORTURE IS CHARGED (Continued From First Pase.) of Rathie, Kerby, the other defendant, took the stand and detailed his treat ment from the time he was lodged in the Union county jail at La Grande after his capture until his appearance before the grand jury which indicted him. He testified that when brought from La Grande to Pendleton his es corts threatened to hang him to every tree on the way over and that after the arrival here, men in the county jail cross-questioned them, attempt ing to gain information as to the murder, escape and flight. "They beat me up and threatened to throw me out to the mob on the outside," Kerby testified and aiso said that both Bancroft ami himself were treated with ammonia. He testi fied that his lips peeled off and his nose and lungs were sore for a week following the application of the am monia. He declared that one of the men in the jail said: "The district at torney will .come. If you don't talk there ie plenty more ammonia." Cross examination by Attorney - General George Brown, acting for the prosecu tion, failed to gain much more infor mation. Bancroft Declared Attacked. He testified that Bancroft's head was batted against the wall and that vile and profane language waa used against them. When asked by the attorney for the defense If the men were maltreated that night the witness answered, "I should say they were." He alleged that Bancroft was choked by one of the men giving the th'ird degree and declared that ammonia was used on both Kerby and Bancroft. Henderson was the last of the five prisoners to appearon the stand. He asked that the court excuse him from testifying, but Judge Phelps ruled that he should not incriminate himself but that he must answer questions put to him. The prisoner then stated on the stand that ammonia had been given to both Bancroft and Kerby and that he saw their mouths, noses and lips swollen afterwards. He stated that one man came down from Kerby's cell to him and said, "you , will you talk? There's plenty of am monia left." He added that a quart bottle with some of the liquid in it was shown him. Mistreatment Net Denied. State attorneys called several wit nesses to sh'w that the district at torney had warned the defendants be fore going into the grand Jury that they did not have to make any state ments and what they did make would be used against them. No evidence was introduced in contradiction to the alleged third degree treatment of prisoners. The last witness on the stand was District Attorney Keater, who was called by the prosecution to show that he hf-U. warned the defendants of their rights. On cross-examination by the defense, however, it was found that none of the defendants had been informed of their right to counsel or had been taken before a magistrate previous to the grand jury session. He denied any intimidation of the de fendants. Argument la Heard. Judge Phelps then called Rathie to the stand and asked him a few ques tions. Judge Phelps then declared that he was ready to hear argument on the evidence presented as to why the testimony of the grand Juror should not be allowed. Attorney Bolin, for the defense, then argued that the statements of influence of the third-degree gruel ings which they received during their confinement after their capture. The motion of the defense was over ruled by the court on the ground that the statements made by the de fendants before the grand Jury were made ten days after the alleged third degree application in the jail, and that the defendants were not under the In fluence of fear, when appearing be fore the grand jury. Judge Phelps then ordered the jury returned to the courtroom after an absence of five hours and Fletcher was returned to the witness stand. Three witnesses were called by the state before court adjourned until Monday morning at 9 o'clock. Em mett Bancroft testified that Kerby had told him to shoot Taylor. Bancroft Called by Defense. Emmett Bancroft, sentenced to die for the murder of Til Taylor, was then called to the stand by the de fense. Ammonia was poured on him, he declared, his face slapped, and his head bumped against the wall by men who were demanding informa tion from him. He testified that he saw a man whom he said he thought was a detective from Portland, give ammonia to Kerby and that after the ordeal was all over the beds In the Jail were all removed from the cells and they were forced'to sleep on the bare foor. He stated that he had a black eye the next day from a blow which he received that night. Cross-examination by the prosecu tion brought out the statement that he could not talk, breathe or do any thing after the application of the am monia. Bancroft charged that the men who were gruelling him, "were all drunk."' q ' - Stoop Called to Stand. Fourth of the five men indicted for the murder to be called as witnesses was Stoop, who was convicted and sentenced on Wednesday night. Stoop denied that he saw the actual mis treatment of the defendants on trial but said that he heard a commotion in the jail above him. Strongest testimony of the mal treatment of the prisoners was given by Ben F. Young, of this city, for many years a member of the Denver police department. Young alleged that he was present when the pris oners received the alleged third de gree treatment. To encourage the use of farm trac tors and fit farmers to handle them properly, the lowar Agricultural col lege gives a free two weeks' course of instruction to sons of farmers. Hood's Sarsaparilla Makes Food Taste Good Creates 'an appetite, aids digestion, purifies the blood, and thus relieve scrofula, catarrh, the pains and aches of rheumatism and fives strength to the whole system. Nearly 50 years' phenomenal sales tell the story of the great merit and success of Hood's Sarsaparilla. It is Just the medicine you need now. Hood's Pills help fine cathartic. The proven and only Automatic Gas Saver Best by test. Guaranteed two to ten miles to the gallon with more pep. COLLINGE AUTO.MATIC CARBURETER RECTIFIER COMPANY Installation Department, 325 Glisan St. II The Importance of I I Glasses . 1 mk 1 1 III , ; it , 1)111 1 KRYPTOK GLASSES ml SCHOOL BOOKS Bought, Sold and Exchanged HYLAND'S BOOK STORE Now Located at 204 4th St, Between Taylor and Salmon the ONLY Invisible Bifocal, require more tention and skill than most optical work. CJ The fact that we are known as the pioneer and leading grinders of KRYPTOK GLASSES in Portland is eloquent testimony for the high standard of all our work. Cf Our splendid equipment and careful system of inspection guarantee absolute perfection. No Kryptok Lens, or other work, leaves our shop until it is accurate to the minutest detail. j Besides, we do all the work under one roof, from the examination of your eyes to the proper fitting of the finished glasses. J Complete lens - grinding . factory on the premises. c SAVE YOUR EYES y Thompson Optical Institute v Eyesight Specialists Portland's Largest, Most Modern, Best Equipped Exclusive Optical Establishment 209-10-11 Corbett Building, Fifth and Morrison Since 1908 I ID1 mi inj Play Suit Special! $1.25 OAtfr BUST I'M UNION MADI KUTE KUTS THE NEWEST PlAY SUIT FOR GIRLS Boss of the Road $125 Cant Bust 'Em $125 Lee Union All $125 Parents, Attention A Saving Extraordinary There is no necessity of explaining to you that this figure is posi tively the last word in price reduction less than we would pay our selves at today's mar ket. The fact of the matter is that we have overstocked on these garments and we intend to sell the trade for one day at this sacrifice price. You benefit to an enormous extent by this reduction as, of course, everyone knows the merit of these garments and the sharp price cut. The above brands speak for themselves. The gilt edge prestige of these houses is unquestioned. Both the little men's "Union All" pattern and the regulation "Boss of the Road" play suit. Last but not least, the famous "Can't Bust Em",Kute Kut pattern for girls with the swag ger peg top. Materials best select ed 240 Blue Denim Galatea stripes pin stripe Twills and heavy Khaki. This Sale at $125 a suit. None sent C. O. D.; none exchanged. Special Sale Aluminum Ware at $2.29 Choose from three well-known brands, good durable weight. 72 only (Invincible) 8 quart Convex Kettles. 12 only (Invincibla) 3 quart Coffee Pots. 20 only (Lifetime) 6 qt. Cov'd Sauce Pans. 20 only (Lifetime) 6-' qt. Covered Kettles. 22 only (Invincible) Rice Boilers. 38 only (Viko) Paneled Rice Boilers. 16 only (Invincible) 8 qt. Preserv'g Kettles. 31 only (Mino and Viko) Tea-ball Tea Pots. 29 only (Mino and Life time) Fry Pans. 28 only 10-quart Pre serving Kettles. While any remain, this sale only $2.29 piiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiHii All mall orders promptly and carefully f'.lled same day as received. "The Store That Undersells Because It Sells For Cash" !l!II!!iIlllilllllIIIII!ll!ll!ISIIES!!l!IIIIll!!I!ll Aeents for Butterlck Pat terns. All styles and sizes aro here. The October Delineator now In. Thousands of Yards of the Most Beautiful Silks- Sensationally Slashed! ' $1M to $130 ' eCj&SSCM I Yes! Even EEE LESS! S Former 5 Than gar Prices Let This Be "Your" Sale of Silks for the Profit Is All Yours Here is a most unusual opportunity, right in the heart of the season, when you are planning the making tf your silk garments. The sale includes the most fash ionable novelties as well as staple lines of silk fabrics, many of which are priced at actually half of what they were a season ago. Others aVe $1.00 to $1.50 a yard lesr than regular. Every yard in this sale is a first quality of standard weave, weight and width. Let your attendance be as early as possible. EE At One-half Less Yard wide Tricolettes at $3.49 Yd. This extremely popular silk comes in navy, brown, blue, taupe and black it is 36 inches wide and makes up beautifully. Just half price at this sale. U nmatchable! Silk Dress Velvets at$9.00 All.silk Dress Velvets of -w- j the finest quality, shown in JL ar& colors and black. Heavy Yard-wide Black Dress Satins $?rd $2.50 Yd. Fashionable and in great demand fine heavy, yard-wide Black Dress Satins that will meet your instant approval. One Dollar a Yard Less! Messaline and Taffeta Silks at $2.00 Yd. Our entire stock of yard-wide Messaline and Taffeta Silks, including all staple and new plain colors are in this sale at the above great price reduction. Satins, Charmeuse and Crepe Meteors at $250 a yd.$lJ00 Less! 40-Inch Satins Charmeuse and Crepe Me teors, shown in all desirable street and evening shades. Silks of perfect weave and quality priced for this sale at $1.00 a yard less Forty Inch Crepe de Chine $1.00 Less at $2.00 a Yard Silks of beautiful finish and soft perfect weave. It comes in a full assortment of all wanted colors and in 40-inch width. A dollar saved on every yard purchased at this sale. $1J)0 a yard Less at $3J50 a yard for 40-Inch Dress Satins Extra weight Charmeuse-finish Dress Satins in 40-inch width, shown in a deep rich black priced for this sale at a dollar and fifty cents a yard less than regular selling price. . Announcing a Most Unusual Under pricing of Women's Gloves in Famous Makes Elite Eudora La France Fownes Merito Vogue Myers, Etc., Pique and Over Seam Styles, All On Sale at $1.69 Pair An event of decided interest to all women within reach of our store, offering as it does a selection of famous makes at unprecedented price reduction. An opportunity to secure one or more pairs of perfect fitting Gloves in shades to match your new fall and winter garments. You have choice from the best styles in French Kid Washable Kid New Zealand Suede Chamois and Cape. Both pique and overseam styles in all sizes from 5M to 8. It is a sale worthy of your immediate attention, for you have choice from the entire assortment at a surprising saving $1.69 a pair. One-Third Less! For Women's Smart Full Fashioned Silk Stockings All Sizes in White Black Cordovan and Navy. -$1 .65 --PAlR One of the most important items in a woman's wardrobe is well I fittingwell wearing, well appearing Hosiery. At this sale you can secure s generous supply of just such hosiery at a saving of one third the regular selling price. It is a special sale of Pure Dipped Silk, Full-fashioned Stockings made with reinforced mer cerized lisle top, sole, heel and toe. Colors are black, white, gray, cordovan and navy. All sizes a most wonderful value at $1.65 Pair. At This Sale Down Go the Prices on Men's and Women's Shoes The Season's Best Styles in Popular Leathers in Shoes of Well-Known Makes and Reliable Quality An Extraordinary Price Reduction Worthy of x our Immediate Attention. For Women's Shoes for dress and street wear, and Calf leather for walking and stormy weather. Models with Cuban, Low, Military or French heels, and light or heavy soles. Standard 9-inch Lace Shoes at a bargain price. "PTrf IVT'n '? rinPQ Every pair from regular stock lines J- yJi- iVlCH O OllUCo and sold under our personal guar antee of absolute satisfaction. They come in both black and tan leathers, in styles for dress and street wear. Shoes of seasonable weight at a bargain price. $r7.85 6 A PAIR Our Store . Now Opens at 9 A. M. The Most in Value The Best in Quality Store Closes at 5:30 P.M. Saturdays at 6 P. M. IIIIIIll!!lllllllllllll!!llIIIllll!lIllll!l!l!IIlllllIlllllI!llll!!iIIi!IIIl!illllllIIIN EE