THE SUNDAY OREGOMAN, PORTLAND. nECEMIlEK 11, 1021 'BODY OF MURDERED OUTLAW IDENTIFIED Leader of. Prison Dash Is FouncTDead in Woods. INQUEST IS TOMORROW fcHtilte Fugitive Relates How He I .and Two Negroes Got Hold of Arms und Killed Leader. t.tttt.k TtOPK. Ark.. Dec. 10 (By JOie. Associated Press.) Any doubt 5 that the body of a man found dead 3 In the woods 89 miles from Benton, 2Ark., today,was tnat oi 10m onusn- today we now appeal to the con Star, outlaw and murderer, who led 8Ciencei of men and the good faith n.ona from th. atatfl nrlflon here, ninn Tha,a' la nrnlnnlr.il Ti - provides for the termination of the troublesome Anglo-Japanese alliance. That the audience applauds. Now Senator Lodge goes on In his own words to explain and comment on the treaty. The first point he makes is that there is in this treaty no provision for the use of force, and that ao limit of naval or military power lurks In the background of the treaty. Article 10 of League Slapped. Obviously, Senator Lodge Is taking a nasty slap at article 10 of the league of nations. At this the audi ence applauds. Senator Lodge turns to a poetic and literary description of the Isles of the pacific. He does It well. This literary background is one of the most charming things about Mr. Lodge. He quotes Stevnson and Browning and refers to Melville. It Is agreeably scholarly and in an at tractive way, a little old-fashioned, Mr. Lodge does It all very well. In his final point, he says: "We trust the preservation of peace In all this to the good faith of the nations concerned." The audience applauds. Mr. Lodge -says the ending of war must depend on the good Impulses and high purposes of men, and good faith of nations. This also the audi ence applauds. Appeal Takes to Conscience. Mr. Lodge says. "In this treaty here I 3an escape from the state prison here Friday, was removed late loaay. S ' A positive Identification was made fish Benton by Edward Dempsey. son fiif Warden E. H. Dempsey of the Sienltentlary, and B. C. Rotenberry, Little Bock chief of police. The Inquest was set for Monday. flThe body was viewed by large crowds 3S 4 a afiarnnnn The discovery Corroborated tne 3 Itorjj told by J. C. Howard, the con vict who killed me oeaperaao. 5 According to Howard's story, the group of seven convicts, two white and five negroes, after abandoning the automobile In which they escaped, kept together yesterday and on sev eral occasions heard members of the posse searching for them. Late In the afternoon they came to the se cluded spot where they camped. How ard said that Slaughter warned the Others of the party that he would kill them if they "slackened." Howard said he watched his chance Lnd got the promise of Jim Wells and pilfton Taylor, negroes, to "frame tip" on Slaughter and the other ne- trnH. Tlicv disarmed the other ne- fcroes as they slept. Howard men 2 gave a yell and as Slaughter started to arise, snot mm tnree umen. - plause. Mr. Lodge has done a good Job. While th Interpreter Is putting Senator Lodge's speech Into French, we have an opportunity to dlscuas the treaty. lAlrst of all, it is the smallest bite of the three the con ference must take. The other two China and the naval ratio, yet to come are much more difficult; China, especially, 1 Infinitely more difficult. a.nnif w r all fairlv sure the senate will make no trouble about this treaty. In fact, those close to the situation are fairly confident that President Harding already has seen the senate leaders and received as surances from them. Still there is no telling what flaw the irreconcll ables may find. But on the whole, this treaty should be certain to pass the senate comfortably. nr Shot by Frenchman. Xf Vivian! is called on to speak for France on the treaty. Why Vivian: first, one wonders. Mr. Bal fnnr usually comes next after the United States spokesman. M. Vlviani uets eloquent He gays uii h..j always fulfills ber plighted word SnH Tavlur. surrendered. Howard told officials ne snoi Itlai.ntilaa fn lh. ha nit IA'A 1 Tl - i Fended to shoot him from the moment Ihe party made their escape. The I note Howard says he left In the I brlson, bearing the same statement, 3 coijld not be found early today. ; Prison authorities were endeavor I Ing to trace the source of the pistol which gave Slaughter the chance to I If feet his six-hour domination of the J penitentiary, disarm guards, lock the i garden and his family Into the death tell, sfcii'i civilian atttre anil an an I iomoblle for the escape, and offer ! freedom Jo all the convicts who Wished to join him. CASE IS SIMILAR TO JAMES' I Killing of Slaugliter Ilecalls Mur der of Early-Day Bandit. t ST. JOSEPH, Mo., Dec. 10 (By the Associated Press.) The shooting of Ihe bandit Slaughter by Howard, the ' Irian to whom Slaughter had given a . chance for liberty, parallels some what the death of Jesse James, the ' outhwest's best known outlaw. James, however, was shot by a rela tive and old friend, while Howard, It Is understood, was not a former as- rociate of Slaughter. With the gradual scattering of the limes boys' band through relentless activities of police and state authori ' lies, Jease James retired to his home at St. Joseph, where fof a time he Remained undisturbed, f Bob Ford, cousin of Jesse an4 one Bf the band most intimate with the feared leader, was persuaded by the authorities. It Is said, to shoot down the bandit for the promise of immun ity and the large rewards offered. J While in apparently friendly con wersation with the outlaw leader, jPord shot Jesse In the back, as the latter was standing on a chair to adjust a picture hanging on the wall. PLENARY SESSION FORCED (Continued From First Pace.) America and "the world in this con ference. By reason of his slightly greater detachment from the respon- j nihility for details that Hughes has. Mr. Boot Is able to preserve a serene detachment and grasp of fundamental principles that must make him of the greatest service to Mr. Hughes and to the whole situation. ' The audience has the sense of the dramatic that goes with the suspense of all the past week, followed by the nuddenness of the call for a full meet ing. The first applause comes with the entrance of Secretary Hughes, who takes, the gavel at 11 o'clock on the minute. He recites the work of the committee on China and the far east tip to date. He says that the first business of the conference today is to adopt the four Root principles on Pblna. Principles Splendid Foundation. These principles constitute a splenV did piece of work on behalf of Mr. Itoot Mr. Hughes says. "It Is In affect a charter carrying assurance to China." Of course these principles had been fully discussed in the closed sessions and all that was to be done today was to give formal ratification to them. I Now wc get down to the real busi ness of tlie day. Mr. Hughes says: "1 tiow ask Senator Lodge to present a pnatter not on the agenda." ; Senator Lodge expresses his per sonal gratification at the distinction. fie sas he wljl read to the confer ence a treaty relating to Islands In the pacific held 'by the various powers, either as colonies, dominion or othef Vlse. Senator Read Treaty. I Servitor Lodge reads the treaty. It Jsays the powers agree to respect each other's possessions and, if there is any dispute between any of them they agree to call a conference of all. The second article pledges the four powers to act In concert If the Pacific islands are threatened by an outside power. Article three gives merely .the length of the life of the treaty, which is to be ten years. The closing rlnVe of the treaty If fulfillment calls for blood. Francs gives blood. Why all tnl8. one won ders Does M. Vlviani mean to throw a little' dart at the United States about the league of nations? He be comes emotional beyond the needs of th occasion he swings his arms. He grows passionate. He speaks of the skepticism about this conference on the part of peoples disillusioned by events since the armistice. But now M. Vlviani says the con ference will be successful. Again he goes back to the late war and talks at length about France's part In it. He means to seize the occasion to make a plea for France's present sit uation. He described her war-worn land and plea'ds for help and patience from us. The audience is sympathetic but the colder part of it probably feels that M. Vlviani has got rather far awnv from the Pacific islands. Still he is the real thing in the way of an orator.' There is art and beauty in his diction and his manner. Merely to listen to him is a pleasure. Now Mr. Balfour. He compliments Senator Lodge on his clarity and lit erary form. Next he compliments M. Vlviani as one of the greatest masters of eloquence now liv'ng. An irrev erent and cynical reporter says that If Mr. Balfour isn't careful M. Vlviani will Jump up and make another speech. Alliance ilronght to Fore. Mr. Balfour goes straight to what he knows we all expect from him, namely, the termination of the Anglo Japanese alliance. He says that alli ance was never Intended to menace the United States. As Mr.- Balfour goes on. It Is clear he Intends to be nice to Japan. He says that when two nations have been associated as Great Britain and Japan have In this alliance, they cannot part casually, like strangers. He says nice things about Japan; tells how embarrassed !r.r Hritnln tm.rlne ha. gan to be uneasy about this alliance. tie says me Dest way to satisiy Amcr- ca ana not nurt japan was to merge to speak, into this new four-power agreement. Mr. Balfour speaks of the "two branches of the English-speaklag peoples," and there Is the greatest applause of the day. Japanese Receives Ovation. Now Mr. Tokugama arose tospeak for the Japanese and an odd thing happens. The audience applauds more heartily than for anything else that has happened today. It Is spon taneous and prolonged. It Is prob ably partly due to the good humored quality of Mr. Tokugama's face; hi is not inscrutable like Baron KaU. Everybody feels he can know Mr. Tokugama and like him. Part of the applause also is be cause Japan Is doing a game and handsome thing in giving up her treasured alliance with England. Mr. Tokugama doesn't know how to take the applause. -He looks a little scared, and takes refuge In looking solemn. But he makes a very graceful little speech in Eng lish and again the audience applauds whole-heartedly. Strong Sympathy fur China. Now China speaks In the person of Dr. Sxe. He Is heartily applauded. He speaks perfect English: almost too perfect. That Is the trouble with most of the Chinese delegates. They are almost too much westernized In language, dress and point ot view. You get the feeling they may not be typically Chinese. But there is strong sympathy for China in the conference and America like the Chinese. Keeping China out Is going to be difficult. But America' Is going through with it. Dr. Sxe's speech was brief and well conceived. He gave China's approval to the treaty. Dr. Sze has a personality that inspires confidence. Belgium, Holland and Portugal speak and the speech-making is over. Secretary Hughes arises and takes command. He says that this treaty is a longer step toward peace than anything that has yet been done. His speech Is very brief, and the session ends. count the various activities of the i board as they really will be handled. Port Kipenara Trimmed. Although the budgets of the dock commission and Port of Portland commission were scanned carefully by members of the tax commission. the only reduction made In these budgets was an Item of $20,000 in each, which was a part of the $100, 000 recommended for the conduct of the traffic bureau next year. The commission held that $60,000 was sufficient to cover the needs of this bureau and hence the cut of $40,000. Before ending Its work, the tax commission extended a vote of thanks to the officials and employes of the various tax-levying bodies for the co-operation which had been granted to the tax commission during Its weeks of work on the various budgets. A summary of the commission on budgets of the various tax-levying be. dies giving tha action on the ex penditure authorizations follows: POUT FUNDS BUY LIQUOR GRAND JURY FINDS UNSAVORY CONDITIONS IN SEATTLE. Business Methods of Commission in Control of Shipping Are Held to Be Deplorable. The OREGON IAN BUREAU. Seattle, Wash., Dec. 10. (Special.) Charging Intoxicating liquors were bought With port commission funds, and that the commissioners "either had knowledge such was the fact or by proper attention to duties could readily have discovered it." the King county grand Jury reported at noon today, criticising business methods of City of Portland General fund Interest fund Sinking- fund Fire pension fund.... Police pension fund . Requested.' .I4.07i.OSO. 75 478.7.1 170,4lK)OO S0.0O0.0l) SO.0O0.00 Allowed $S,S09.134..S 41 2,430. 23 17W.HXI.O0 SU.00O.Ul) SO.OOO.Oll Total County of Multnomah General and road purposes. Debt account i 1.30 4.431.021.10 2,348. JWVS.80 171.S7I.OO Total County library. school district So. 1- General purposes Debt account Total Dock commlssloa General purposes... Debt account 2.520,i4a.O 277,7-ii.OO 4.O4B.71S.O0 109.245.00 2,224, 7M.0 171.875.00 . T.ieS.ssIn Mil 27T.735.00 4.04B.71S.O0 59.245.00 4.133..903.00 4.105.908.00 39fl.073.18 640.393.00 37(1.073. 13 040.393 00 Total Port ot Portland General purposes .... Debt account 1,030,460.13 1. 010.4O0 13 SHOW IS FOR EVERYBODY Minstrel Entertainment Is Ex pected to Appeal to AH. An old-fashioned minstrel show, modernised "to suit pa and ma, as well as sister and brother." will be given under the auspices of the Knights of Columbus In the audito rium next Thursday and Friday nights. There will also be a special complimentary- matinee Tuesday aft ernoon for the children of all orphan Institutions, disabled war veterans, persons In homes for the- aged and newsboys. Arrangements have been made with various civic organizations and fraternal societies to provide transportation for the matinee guests. The show will be under the direc tion of J. II. Dixon, veteran comedian, who was recently in George M. Cohan's success, "Good Luck Sam." William N. Burley will be inter locutor. Endmen will Include Frank G. Tillman, W. J. Clark. J. H. Calla han. Wilfred Lavery, J. J. Kenny and J. R. Dixon. Old-fashioned dances and songs will be intermingled with up-to-date steps and music, it was announced. Total Troutdale Falrview Gresham SVlvan water district ., Gilbert water district Maplewood water district Bertha water district... Powell valley road water district. Union high, school, district No. 1.. 70S.83S.32 ISO. 134.98 897.493.50 1.O41.00 S.458.O0 fl.T.IO.OO 10.278.oO 1.426.00 3.000.00 7.313 19 6SS.S3S.S2 189.134.98 877.493 50 1.041. 00 1.200 O0 T.319 00 6.408.00 0. 750.00 10,278.50 1.420.00 d.OOO.OO 7,313.19 Reduction. $203,943.90 8,992.30 274.938.40 124,118.00 124.lls.oo Vo.666.oo 5O,0O0.0t) 20.000.00 20.000.00 20.000.00 20.000.00 ' '2,050.66 LEVY TO BE 31.7 MILLS (Continued From First Page.) i hi old Anglo-Japanese alliance, so lowed out or the money required to t,u.- tVia nVArhntl nf Mill ml pustlev thl sewer will be turned back to the general fund, to appear In the bal ances of the city treasurer at the end of the year. Officials Are Criticised. Some criticism was directed against the city officials for habitual under estimation of receipts. When the county budget was reached the mem bers of the tax commission held that the county was guilty of overestima tion of receipts. In addition it was held that the county had a loose fi nancial system which must be cor rected. Failure of the school board to pre pare budget which showed all pro posed expenditures and activities made it Impossible -for the tax commission to investigate the administration of school affairs. In the report to the school board the tax commission will point out that next year a budget should be prepared instead of an 'es timate such as was made this year. This estimate, the commission held, simply allocated the amount of money which the school board, estimated could be raised unrl:- the -6 per cent limitation, and did not take lpto ac- WOMAN'S RIBS- BROKEN Truck Skids on Curve, Smashing Small Automobile. HOOD RIVER. Or., Dec. 10. (Spe cial.) Mrs. J. K. Andrews of the Pine Grove district suffered broken ribs in a collision between the automobile shs and three others occupied and a truck driven by Claire Bickford. Although Mr. Bickford Is reported to have been traveling at a moderate speed, his truck skidded at a curve on the east approach to the Columbia river highway bridge, the rear end winging around and crushing the small passenger car. The other pas sengers escaped injuries. Mrs. An drews tvas taken to the cottage hos pital. Vancouver Gains in Grain. VANCOUVER, H. C Approximate ly ten times as much grain will pass through the port of Vancouver this season as last, according to the esti mates of grain dealers). Last fall and winter a total of 16,000 tons, mostly wheat, left here for Europe. tha port. No indictments were re turned, althoug"h the investigators re ported methods of drawing money from the port auditor's office were so lax as readily to lend themselves to the "perpetuation of petty graft and even worse." , The' report, however, added that it was not the intention to criticise the auditor, Matt Gormley. but the com missioners .for responsibility in not correcting the system. Certain conditions in and about the management of the port's affairs are "deplorable, and there are many In dications of inefficient management and of centralized responsibility," the report adds. Purchase of liquor with port funds was "concealed." says the report, "in expense vouchers paid long after." Reporting on the sale of "over ages," that is. goods not claimed by shippers or consignees, the report says: "We find evidence of acts bordering on the criminal. Goods have been sold by one department of the port as belonging to no one. at the time owners of the goods were actually In The Supreme Gift A Small Grand Joy, gladness, a home beautified for years to come, better music, an added incentive to study and earnest effort all these, aside from the really finer and more en during mechanism, the more handsome case and greater beauty of tone, come with the Grand Piano. In the . Cable Small Grand we are showing a pi&no of modest price that excites and justifies highest admiration. It is a piano that pleases every musician greatly, because of its exquisite quality. Most moderately priced. Conven ient terms. WlgrB Allen MASON AND HAMLIN PIANOS MORRISON ST. AT BROADWAY TO""" "AN mcisco. Oakland.' s-mksno. a am oire AM JOSK. MCSAMUTa, uom, ANSCLC S correspondence with the part In ref erence to the goods. "As a result of one of these trans actions, the port was compelled to settle at a loss of 41(00. The trans action occurred In 1920 and the settle ment was made In 1921." MONMOUTH, Or.. Dec. 10. (Spe cial.) The Monmouth hotel hat changed hands for the first time In many years. E. J. Sevier of Presoott. Or., who has Just purchased It from E. W. Strong, will take 'charge the first of the year. XMAS Piano Sale TORY FIAJfO RrniTEn I'ard Pianos 112.1 l p . 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