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TITE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX, rORTLAXD, FEBRUARY G, 1921 LAWS SLAYER IS CLOSE-UP PORTRAIT OF FAMOUS DANCER LEAVES IT TO INDIVIDUAL OPINION TO DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT SHE IS BEAUTIFUL. CONTINUING .3Q First Degree Indictment Is Returned by Grand Jury. ANO INSANITY MAY BE PLEA ACCUSED OF MURDER Jm miH i fra USED 1911 W S'JN MQN TUps WED THUPS 3o 31. i 3 6 7 5 9 10 3 5i ii5 H6 W I o t i 23 M 7 For Quick Sale CHOICE OF AMERICA'S VERY BEST ONES X Court Will Have to Name Counsel lor Defense as Attorney Se lected Will Be Witness. No Other Collection Like These Elsewhere 5N.C - T Joseph C. Poeschl, whose metamor hosts from a "harmless crank" to cl.iyer resulted In the death 'f Charles J. Schnabel. Portland attorney of prominence, Friday afternoon, wilt face a charpe of murder in the fir.:t tesree in the circuit court. Such a tharee was lodcred aKainst him 5y LMstrict Attorney Evans yesterda morning and at 3:30 P. M. the Mul' r.omah county prand jury returned an mrlirtment acainst him. His defense undoubtedly will be in- ranitv and even the prosecution 1 xr.ected to admit that he showed evidences of paranoia a mania 'n which persecution by a certain per son is a dominating obsession sine: the railroad accident which made h'.ui a cripple for life. Lecal Insanity Doubted. The test of insanity under the law Is ability to distinpuish right from wrong. From statements made by Poeschl following the crime, District Attorney Evans believes that the man was not insane in a legal sense, but that he knew he was doing wrong. In jail Poeschl declared he had not meant to kill Mr. Schnabel, but that lie had fired only to scare him, indi cating that he knew that killing was wrong. Presiding Judge Kavanaugh inter viewed the slayer and asked him if ha had anv choice for an attorney Poeschl replied that C. M. Idleman had been friendly to him. but that he supposed Mr. Idleman would be too lmsv to handle his case. As Jlr. Idle man i fvnpdcd to appear as a wit ness in the case. Judge Kavanaugh naid he would appoint counsel for the accused. "That Charles J. Schnabel came to lis death by being shot with a .38 caliber pistol in the hands of Joseph C. Poeschl on the third floor of the courthouse about 3:30 P. M. February 4." was the verdict of the coroner's jury at an inquest held yesterday aft ernoon. The verdict was signed by Charles J. Roswell. foreman; L. Van Bibber. D. W. Marsh. T. C. Bowen, T. C Keichle and John Ryan. Three AVItnee Heard. ' Three eyewitnesses testified at the Inquest. They were Otto J. Kraeraer, attorney, who was within 15 feet of tho iiivor when the fatal shot was fired; Joseph J. Schneeland. butcher, who was standing by the side of the murdered lawyer waiting for an ele vator, and August C. Schirmer, deputy sheriff, who was talking to Mr. Schnabel and who arrested the slayer. "He was very much agitated after the shooting and kept muttering something I could not understand, but he drew his pistol deliberately and aimed and fired with much delibera tion," said Mr. Kraemer. Mr. Scheeland. who said he thought the man was firing at him, declared that after the shot the murderer ap peared to nod his head in apparent satisfaction with the result before starting away from the scene. Powder Flash Felt. The deputy sheriff testified that he thought he bad seen Poeschl loi tering about the courthouse for sev eral days prior to the shooting. Mr. Schirmer asserted that he thought he had been hit at irst. having felt a slight powder flash on his cheek. Though the three witnesses saw virtually the same thing there was a disagreement on detail often found among stories of eyewitnesses. One saw Poeschl draw his revolver from Ms right hip pocket and return it there. Another testified that the murderer drew his weapon from a capacious overcoat pocket and put it back in that pocket. One said the slayer walked calmly away from the scene, another that he broke into a hobbling run. Funeral services for Mr. Schnabel will be held Monday at 2 P. M. at the Vnitarian church at Broadway and Vamhili street. Honorary pallbearers will be J. B. Cleland. Wallace lie Camant, B- B. Beekman, P. J. Bannon, Henry E. McGinn. J. B. Ofner, Fred Stadter and Judge R. G. Morrow. Active pallbearers will be E. E. Heck bert, J. T. Lighter. Dr. William Fie big. William MacRae. Allen Ells worth, all of Portland, and Charles Calkins of Hood River. Memorial Service Planned. Memorial services will be held In the courtroom of Presiding Circuit Judge Kavanaugh in the near future tinder the auspices of the Multnomah County Bar association, of which the decease! at one time was president. The committee named to prepare the memorial resolutions consists of Wal lace McCamant, John B. Cleland, B. B. Beekman, J. B. Ofner and P. J. Bannon. J. li. Ofner. who has been in Mr. Schnabel's office for the past seven years, asserted that he never had seen Poeschl in the office and that he could never remember having heard Mr. Schnabel mention the man or his case, indicating that there had been no re cent threats by Poeschl against his victim. Records divulged showed that Poeschl had been arrested October IS. 1914. by J. P. Fones, patrolman, for peddling without a license and that his actions at that time caused an examination to be made into his sanity the following day. So far as is known. Mr. Schnabel. who was blamed by Poeschl in a jail state ment for an alleged attempt to "rai road" him to the asylum at that time, knew nothing cf the case. Dr. Sand ford Whiting adjudged the suspect ane after examination. October 17 1314. Ad C'lnb Amku Restriction. The board of directors of the Port land Ad club, in special session, adopted the following resolution for submission to the next regular meet ing of the club Wednesday noon and Introduction into the state legislature: Whereas, the Keneral prevalence of crime is largely due to the ease with which those of criminal intent can sell and purchase revolvers and small fire arms generally, used for the puspose of murder and crime, and Wherea?, this general condition has been emphasized by tha killing of one of our leading citizens la a public building while going about his business, by one who s.nould have found it mom hard to have purchased or otherwise obtained the in strument of death used. Therefore, be It resolved by the board of directors of the Portland Ad club, the legislative committee of the club con curring, that It does hereby most earnestly urge upon bis excellency the governor of our state, upon the president of the state senate, upon the speakers of the houses, - and the legislators of both branches, the extrems necessity for the strengthening of such legislation as now exists, and the passing of additional legislation, to the end that the selling, purchase and use of firearms herein described, shall be limited I I , " - - f . ! ' I Leonid Fink photo. PAVLOWA, PHOTOGRAPHED I PORTLAND, DURING HER RSCEXT VISIT. "I don't think she'd so homely,"' sor..e were heard to exclaim when they saw the famous Russian dancer, Pavlowa. as she appeared in the snowflake and other dances that captivate her audiences everywhere. All agreed regarding her personal charm and genius in her art, but there seemed to have been a vast difference of opinion when her face and features were the subject. . (Some thought her lo-ely; some decided she is plain. To prove that she really is charming of face as well as of grace Mine. Anna Pavlowa's portrait, a "close-up taken in her apartments at the Portland hotel by a local artist, is shown here. Favlowa was admiring some sprays of pussywillows and chatting informally with friends and the picture is regarded as a perfect like ness without any of the trappings of costuming and "make up." "Is Pavlowa jtretty or plain?" may still be the subject of debate. The answer Is left to those who wish to decide. to peace officers and those in whose hands they will be used for legitimate purposes. Be it further resolved, that we request the services tit District Attorney Waiter Bvana, Sheriff T. M. Hurlburt, Chief of Police L. V. Jenkins and City Attorney Frank S. Grant, as a committee to draw up the needed legislation, making it as drastic as Is consistent with pood law, samn to be presented by this board to the Portland Ad club at its regular meeting Wednesday. February 9, next. Be it further resolved, that call upon all right-minded citizens, public officials, civic and other organ tent ions to render their mora! and active support to the end that this needed lecislatlun may be passed by the present legislature and approved by the governor. He it further resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the governor of the state, president of the senate, speaker of the house. District Attorney Walter Evans, Sheriff T. M. Hurlburt, Po lice Chief L.. V, Jenkins and City Attorney Frank S. Grant. , V. S. KIRK PATRICK, FTvldnt. WILLIAM J. PIEPENBRIN K, Secretary. IS -DENIED- OBDURATE LA BO II WILL OT StPJORT RE FUSAL TO ACCEPT CUT. LINCOLN TO BE HONORED MEMORIAL SERVICES FLAWED FOR CITY'S SCHOOLS. Representatives of Patriotic and Civic Societies to Speak of Great Emancipator." Under the auspices of the Lincoln Memorial society, speakers will tell of the' life and work of the great emancipator in the public schools of Portland next Friday. The speakers will be representatives of various civic and patriotic organizations. The speeches will begin at 1 o'clock. Next Saturday at 2:30 P. Al. in the central library the society will prive a programme, over which Judge Georee Iiossman will preside. Dr. C". E. Cline will deliver the invocation and Dr. AV. T. McElveen will speak. The vetenans' quartet will sing. The committee of arrangements consisted this year of L. D. llahone, A. L. Ear bur and Charles J. Schnabel. who was shot and killed Friday afternoon. He was an ex-president of the society. Speakers have been assigned to schools as follows: Alblna Homestead, Dr. J. E. Hall; Ar it-ta. colonel J. J. Croysiey; Beach, T. Brouillett:; Benson Polytechnic. Jurlce Georgi Hossman; Brooklyn, Captain Kd 1. Timms; Buckman, 3iarshail X. Dans; Chapman. Sylvan Durkhelmer; Clinton Kelly, Joseph H. Jones: Couch. Ralph Sic Atee; Creston, B. F. llulkey; Davis. Charles K. e.-g-; fc.Iiot, Captain I.. B. Ad- kins: Failinc, E. L. "Wells; Ferowood Ward V. I,or.g; Franklin high. Judge Jr.cob Kanzler: Girls Polytechnic, Frank S Grant; Hawthorne. Dr. C. B. Cline; Highland. Judge J. B. Cleland; High School of Commerce, Walter H. Evans; Holladay. Sam Pierce; Hosford. Dr. F. H. Dammawl; lrvington, John H. Stevenson; James John high. A. F. Flegel: Jefferson h.gh. George H. Bennett; Joseph Kellogg, Judge M. C. George; Kennedy, Wilbur Henderson; Kerns, Estes Snedecor; Ladd, Jutige W N. (iatens; Lnts. E. Hofer; Lin coln high, L. D. Mahone; Montavilla. F. A. Ginn: Mount Tabor, George A. Brown; peninsula. H. T. Atkinson: Portsmouth, Judge Richard Deich: Richmond, Frank Hotter; Pose City Park, J. B. Ofner; Sabin, E. J. Rone; Sellwood. J, A. Beck w.th; Shattuck, Elton Watkins: Shaver, F. W Stadter; Stephens, H. G. Stark weather; Sunnyaide, E. R. Lundberg; Thompson. M. A. Miller; Vernon. Ira V. Hawiey; Washington high. ex-Governor T. T. Geer and Dr. Joshua Stansfield; Will iams, J. G. Chambers; V.'oodlawn. J. H. Irvine; Waoilmere, James R. Bain; Wood stock, John L). Mann. Standifcr Company Told It May Replace Those AVIio Will Xot Abide by Union Decision. VANCOUVER. Wash., Feb. 5. (Spe cial.) Fifty-six men, electricians, sheet metal workers and wood caulk ers, who refused to accept a reduced pay scale when the Vancouver Jletal Trades council, by a vote of seven trades for and one trade against, ac cepted it. may be replaced by .any men the G. M. Standifer Construction corporation sees fit to hire, so far as the council is concerned. One organ ization went on record to this effect at a meeting held last night, when a committee was appointed to prepare a statement to the public explaining its' action. There are 2500 men or more affect ed by the return to the Macy scale, which was lowe by 8 cents an hour to the journeymen and 6 cents an hour to helpers, than the scale in effect here, but the 56 men of the tHree trades would not go to work when the new scale went into effect. so the company had their tools packed and delivered to them. For some time there has been fric tion between the Portland Metal Trades council and the Vancouver Metal Trades council, the Portland union being accused of trying to keep the Vancouver union from getting charter in the National Metal Trades council. The local union workers say the Portland metal workers would try to govern wages and working con ditions in Vancouver, locafed in an other state, but tney they have lost out. BATTERY A HAS REUNION ASTORIA EXClXKF.It IS DEAD AS RESI LT CF 1AFLU- 1025 Exposition Indorsed. Approval of the 'hydro-electric ex position for Portland in 1925 was voiced in a resolution adopted by the North Bank Highway association at a recent meeting at Camas, AVash. The association commends the movement as already outlined and recommends that a site be selected as near the interstate bridge as possible. 4 ;.. .. V.;, tk:-v Z--.:-sf Lv.. . m. r. ',r',' , J Veterans Celebrate 55tli Anniver- , sary of Organization. A'cterans of battery A, Oregon field artillery, whose membership in the organization dates trom the early days of its formation to the present time gathered last night in the Eliza- telhan room at the Imperial hotel for the annual reunion in honor of the ET'th anniversary of the battery About 150 members of the oiganiza- t cn were present. A varied programme of entertain ment, including music, special num ters and short talks by members of iiie battery followed the banquet. Dis ti ibution of "The Shrapnel," annual publication of the veterans, featured the evening's entertainment. Four members st the battery were listed a,mong deaths during They are: Pergonn Arthur Atwood, died June 20. J!'-0; .Mechanic Irving M. Enderson. died August 1, tilL-O; Private M. T. -McXuity. killed In France, buried in Portland No vember 2, li'-tl, and Corpora! Car! V. V.'alUng, killed In France, buried in Port it.i,d Decern bt al, lilllu. O. G. Campbell, chairman of the banquet committee, presided as toast master. George 3. Hall, Lee M. Clark and William Stepp edited the annual number of "The Shrapnel." Officers of the, organization are: James H. Heffron, commander; James S Guy Jr., vice-commander; Thomas E. Pittf, secretary; George B. Otterstedt, treasurer, and Lee M. Clark, historian. The speakers for the evening Included Jlajor J. F. Drake. Colonel George A. White, Captain James S. Gay Sr.. Major li U. Welch. C.iptain I.-e .r. Clark and Commander James H. Heffron. Phone your want ads to The Ore-vl g-oniau. Main 7070, Automatic 560-93. William Itantia Kenton. William Rantio Eenton, 24. a native of Astcria, died in Los Angeles as a result of Influenza contracted while In the army transport service during the war. He was for a time second assistant engineer on the steamer Padansay, on which he nade a trip to Kio de Janeiro, Brazil. In addition, he made several trips to France. Mr. P.enton is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Renton of Uniontown, Astoria, and two sisters, Mrs. Jessie Cambas and Mrs. Hilja Goodell. both of Portland. Funeral services were held In Astoria. DOCTOR GETS NEW BLOOD Oregon City Woman Gives Eluid to Save Physician's Life. . OREGON- CITA", Or., Feb. 5. (Spe- ciI.) Dr. AV. G. Banawa of Gladstone underwent a third operation for blood transfusion at Good Samaritan hos pital in Portland Tuesday. Dr. Ba nawa had so far recovered from the effects of the operation that he was able to return to his home AVednesday. Mrs. Helen Cushman of Oregon City supplied the required amount of blood for the transfusion. This is the sec ond time Mrs. Cushman has given blood to save the physician's life. On another occasion Fred Thomas of Beaver creek furnished a supply ol blood. It is believed now that the third op eration will be all that is necessary for Dr. Banawa. Dr. Banawa is a Veteran of the Spanish-American and world wars. During the world war he was sta tioned at Fort Riley as military in structor. Recently he and his wife came to Gladstone, where they have purchased a home. Mrs. Banawa was formerly Miss Kinora Ginther of Beaver creek. TERMS: Two and one-half years in which to pay. STEINWAY Mali., like new; save $-100. CHICKERING Mah., good as new, 2 Price HARDMAN Mah., $1000 value, for $345 CHICKERING GRAND Real artist's piano. Price $850 Less than 3 price new one, WEBER GRAND Pianola Player, 83-note, mahogany; plays 3 ways hand, foot power, electric, A rare bargain. Low price, Terms. hi KIMBALL Oak, like n'eAv; save $265; - Cash or terms. LINDEMAN & SONS Perfect condition. $800 value $325 MAJESTIC- THIERY $310 Several Good Ones $1C0, $225, $250, Etc. LIBERTY BONDS ACCEPTED ALLOAV FULL FACE VALUE xtra- Annoimcemen t RED LETTER WEEK has been such a tremendous success and there are yet so many men who haven't been able to avail them selves of this wonderful opportunity that this great clothing event will continue for six days more. I have been called on the phone by many men who want to know if they can't buy next week at my big money-saving prices. That is the real reason RED LETTER will continue One W ore Men's and Young $ Mr CT TTTC GUARANTEED BIG VALUES IN EVERY PIANO OFFERED SELECT AT ONCE 433-35 Washington Street Corner Twelfth The case will be heard court tomorrow morning. in police Promotions May 15e Confirmed. WASHINGTON'. D. C, Feb. B. An other effort to obtain confirmation of major and brinadier-srenerals nomi nated by president Wilson was prom ised in the senate today by Senator Uobinson, democrat, Arkansas. He said that next week, if necessary to obtain formal record, he would move for an executive session. for OVERCOATS and RAINCOATS PORTLAND'S ORIGINAL UPSTAIRS CLOTHIER Upstairs, Broadway at Alder t-'i W A- "'"J Read The Oreponian classified ads. OIL LIGHT BEATS ELECTRIC OR GAS BURNS 94 AIR A new oil lamp that gives an amaz ingly brilliant, soft, white lisht, even better than gas or electricity, has been tested by tha U. S. Government and 35 leading universities and found to be superior to 10 ordinary lamps. It burns without odor, smoke or noise no pumping up, is simple, clean, safe. Burns 94 air and d'o common kero sene (coal-oil). The inventcr, L. M. Johnson, 80 Grand avenue, Portland. Or., is offer ing to send a lamp on 10 days' FK1CE trial, or even to give one J; ltfc.ii. to the first user in each locality who will help him introduce it. Write him today for full particulars. Also ask him to explain how you can get the agency and, without experience or money, make ?250 to J500 per month. Adv. )La-(0 W1ND0WWASHER ACCUSED Failure td Wear Life Ilelt Held Jlenace to Pedestrians. A man who Insists on washine upper-story windows without wear ing a life-belt is a dangerous menace to passing pedestrians, asserted Pa trolman Stone who arrested Albert Shuberg, window washer, for failure to wear the regulation belt. Shuberg was blithely washing windows on an upper floor of a build ing at Sixth and Oak streeti when the policeman spied him. The officer began to wonder what would happen if Shuberg should fa!i and hit a pedestrian. Then the police man remembered the ordinance whicn requires the wearing of life-belts. and arrested the window washer. 1 Phonographs j The Victor I The Sonora I The Brunswick Convenient Payments ? &pman&o((e & (?o, "Merchandise of eJ Merit Oniy , Marking the Advance Seventh Floor Dr. M. L. Lachman ANNOUNCES THE OPENING . OF OFFICES AT 401-2-3 Fliedner Building For the General Practice of CHIROPRACTIC AND ALL DRCULESS METHODS. Advanced study In Europe and Amer ica and diplomas by recognized insti tutions have qualified him by' law to practice chiropractic and drugleaa methods for the past eight years in an up-to-date and scientific manner. Free Consultation. Fees Reasonable Home Treatments tf Desired. FOR APPOINTMENT PHONE 15 KO AD WAV 2613. Mm of Portland's Home Druggists The Stout Lyons Drug Co. is the recent enlargement of one of their THREE BIG, BUSY STORES The Northern Pacific Pharmacy ' at Third and Morrison Streets Can now offer you double service, double accommodations and double efficiency BUT The Prices Hold to the Same Old Low Standard Set By Us! We are doing: a definite good by our policy of filling prescriptions FREE TO PORTLAND'S WORTHY POOR Many have taken advantage of the splendid spirit that instituted this offer. All that is needed is a message from any reliable doctor stating the worthiness of the bearer. Sfbuf-Luons Dru Northern pacific pharmacy Third and Morrison Streets IRVIXGTON PHARMACY East Fifteenth and Broadway PERKINS PHARMACY Fifth and Washington Streets HA 9 f 'r wit i t (4 M J