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10 THE" OREGON , DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, , MONDAY, -JANUARY 86, 1920. O ' - RANIt IGNORANCE OF TRAFFIC LAW ; PROVES COSILY Some of Drivers Admit They Have Not Bead Rules or Even Heard " . of Them in Some Cases. Frank- Robblns, the notorious vio lator of traffic Uwa and participant ' In accldenta, now driving- for tha Union lAundry company, has added to hla extensive assortment ot col " llslons, arrests and offenses. After eight accidents in seven months in . Whlh three pedestrians were struck t down, and after 10 violations of the " traffic laws, and seven arrests, Rob bint was arrested last week for driv "Hn' without proper lights, and erpwned his formidable record with (allure to appear in court. BBHCH WARRANT ISSUED A banch warrant has been, issued for him. The record of Robblns makes Interest t ng other cases that have appeared at . the police station recently, cases in which drivers who didn't know what traffic rules are, smashed into buildings, vehicles and, human beings. Friday a Japanese endeavored to pilot his automobile between a moving street car, a bicycle and the curb. He struck . the streetcar and glanced into the bi cycle. The rider was injured. An of ficer held a traffic book before the T Japaneee. . t "Haveyou ever seen one of these be - forer ' The Japanese shook his head In the negative. ; - "Do jrou know what It la fort" f He again shook his head. "Can you read?" ''Don't know." answered the Jap. He bad never heard of traffics laws. BULKS 50T READ Another offender admitted he had never read" the rules. He said .his wife had read them. Another man learned to drive in a barnyard. On his first trip in the street he dashed through a fllhng station at Alberta and Union, wrecking everything In sight He knew nothing of traffic rulea In fact, he admitted he could neither reaa nor write. At Fourth and Harrison streets a woman drove a machine onto the side walk and sent a man to the hospital with legs broken and a fractured arm. She had been traveling west on Fourth. Another machine, bound north on Har rison, crowded her at the intersection. - To avoid the collision she went directly ahead to the sidewalk. Questioned as to why she hadn't turned to the right, . .: she insisted the other machine wouldn't allow her. A driver came in to report an accident He admitted that he had never read the traffic rules, and said no one had ever told him about them. He had driven a machine two years. He said he had paid damages after several accidents because he dldnt know whether he was right or wrongj "1 don't know,". - he said, -so I pay 1GXOKAXCE IS JffEXaCK Investigation shows that scores, If not hundreds of drivers who are dally on congested' thoroughfares, have -never seen a book of traffic rules, know noth ing of what the rules are and whose lack of information is a constant menace and a very frequent cause of accidents, . A feature in the fact that they are handling cars Is that, in the many cases in which (hey cannot react newspapers they are beyond the reach of a campaign of edu cation, .they do! not know about the mounting toll of accidents and, except by Instructing them in person, there 'is no way to make them realize the Im portance of safe driving. CONFESSED BANDIT IS WANTED IN EAST One of Trio Held for Robberies Here Broke Jail at Moorhead, Minnesota, Last Summer. Charles Langdale, one of the three confessed holdup men captured Fri day by a detachment of Inspectors, headed by Lieutenant Jack toltz, admitted Sunday afternoon, the po lice say, that he escaped .from the Clay coanty Jail, Moort.ead, Minne sota, where he was held for grand jury Investigation on a charge of robbery in the first degree. Under the name of Charles Cross. alias "Red Cross, in company with James Miller, alias "Scotty." Langdale broke Jail on September 7, 1919, accord Ins: to the story told the inspectors. Langdale denied that he was guilty of the charge specified In a circular sent out by Minnesota authorities. SUSPECT "JOB", SERIOUS Langdale told the police that he And Miller, his companion, entered Moor head about 10 o'clock one morning. That night, he said, there was a robbery com mitted, and tie and his companion were arrested on suspicion. The place robbed in Moorhead wu a grocery store, Lang dale stated, but the alarm at his cap ture, an offer of $3000 if he was released. and other circumstances of the Investi gation have led the police to suspect that the alleged crime was not merely a store burglary. Sawing through steel bars. It is said, the two men climbed out of a second story window, reaching the ground by means of a rope made from torn blank etB tied together. Langdale told the police he did not know where Miller was now, as they soon separated. Russell Hlgginbotham, one of the three confessed robbers, who was living with a young uhmarried girl at the time of his capture, was married to Elisabeth Chapman, Woodburn, Or., in 1912, according to Information In the possession of Lieutenant Jack Goltz. He bas two sons, Albert 6, and Richard, S, who live with their mother in Portland, according to Goltz's Informant IS WIFE SESEBTER In 1916 he is said to have deserted his wife. Shortly afterward he was or dered by the court in Salem to pay $20 a month to her support say the police. Robert John Hall, II; Charles Lang dale, 27. and Russell Oliver Hlggin botham are charged with six recent WOM N MAY SEND TWO LEAGUES OF E DELEGATES EAST League of Women Voters and League of Women Citizens to Have National Representation. Two , organizations may represent Portland women In Chicago when the National Leag-ie for Women Voters meets February 12. Both the Oregon League of Women Voters, incorporated last week, and the League of Women Citizens prob ably will send delegates. Mrs. C. B. Simmons, new president of the League of Women Citizens, believes that my remnant of the national euff rage organization should now Include men in Its fight for uplifting legislation for women and children. "Now that national women suffrage is almcst a fact, the women in the National League for Women . oters are turning to educational problems. We believe that the name of the organiza tion should be changed, and that men as well as women . become members Mrs. Simmons said. 'We won't enter politics." She declared she knew nothing of the Incorporated body, and neither had any Information to divulge regarding a pos sible later consolidation. Mrs. Maria li. T. Hidden, president of the incorporated body, was not willing Saturday night to announce the pro gram of her organization. Just now, she explained, her forces were busy unify ing Oregon women. Later a program will be announced, with chairmen of the committees. Her flub, she' declares, is non-partisan. One section of the articles of incor poration so maintalna The League of Women Citizens met Saturday afternoon, when It was decided to send delegates to the big convention in Chicago. February 12. The other or ganlzation here will also send delegates. Woman Wins Her Suit Against City Suit of Mrs. Clara Bell Lammers to quiet title to property on the old Macad am road south of Porter street was won today-when Federal Judge Wolverton handed down a decision against the City of Portland. It was alleged that the city took the property when It acquired the old Macadam road in 1885. Rear-End Collision Qn C, P. R. Kills 15 And Injures Score Ottawa. Ont. Jan. 26. (U. P.) At least 15 persons are dead and a score injured aa a result of a rear-end col lision of two sections of the Vancouver express on the Canadian Pacific at Cor bel!, Ont, yesterday. Seven were killed instantly and eight others died en route to hospitals in North Bay, 10 miles west of Corbeli. Among the dead are : Mrs. Susan Pe- den, Vancouver, B. C ; 'Wallace and Hugh Peden, her sons ; Jamea Tilley, Vancouver: Dr. J. W. Chamber. Cal gary: W. BesJl, Vancouver, B. C. ; C Simmons, sleeping car porter. The injured included : Charles H. Beall, Vancouver; Arthur Bengalia, Calgary; Helen Breckenridge, Calgary: Captain Leslie B. Burrows, Victoria: C. A. Coderea, Winnipeg, Man. ; Maude Copley, yvinnlpeg. Man. ; Lieutenant Colonel R. Innls, Victoria; Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Lemma, Calgary ; Miss McLaughlin, Vancouver ; Mrs. O. Murray, Saskatoon ; Captain O. Maclaren, Victoria ; George Rasmuasen, Seattle ; Mrs. Oeorge Ras mussen ; Miss Dorothy Skeene, Los An geles; T. J. Spencer, Medicine Mat Alt a. ; G. E. Graham, Winnipeg ; John Adamson, Calgary. Charles L. Ballard Of Civil War Fame Gets Final Muster Lieutenant Col onel Charles L Bal lard, who died at the family resi dence, 121 Farragut street Tuesday. De cember t. came to Oregon In 1S81 and settled in Pendle ton, where he es tablished himself for many years, later coming to Portland. He was born Sep tember 26, 1839. Boon after the Civil War broke out he enlisted as a first lieutenant in the 38th regiment of In fantry, Wisconsin volunteera He was promoted to captain on September 26, 1864. and made a major In July, 1865. At the time of .his honorable discharge he held the rank of lieutenant-colonel. He was wounded many times. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alice Bal lard, a daughter, Mrs. Jessie Rich, and a son, Ira Ballard, all of Portland. holdups In the city. The places robbed were: Alnsworth garage, December 28; Fashion garage, January 1 ; Frank Nau drug store, January 7 ; Standard Oil filling station. Thirteenth and Burnstde streets, January II ; Auto Laundry & Garage, January 14 ; Nob Hill Pharmacy. January 16. The trio are said to have obtained more than $1000 In money and valuables. All three have been bound over to the grand Jury and will be brought up for hearing in a few days. Unification of the north and south factions in China is imminent according to cable advices received at Honolulu. pis I I Mymmmmmm fcw These Ways BkiAkPAST Suggestions Add Del Monte Catsup to the omelet or use alone in a dressing for eggs served the favorite way. For. Luncheon Serve with cheese on boiled rice. Add to hash before brown ing in pan. Use with grated cheese as a dressing for fish. Use in sandwich filling. Add it to mayonnaise or cooked dressing, for flavor. For. Dinner Add to soups, to oyster cocktail, serve with fried oysters,use in croquettes,add to gravies, serve on chops. You will discover dozens of appetiz' ing uses for Del Monte Catsup. 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CALIFORNIA PACKING CORPORATION Saa Francisco, California m 1 1 j 1 iK3i iTSSrthat ripe - A - aSrL tomato flavor 4 J A HARDWARE ASSOCIATION v TO MEET TOMORROW ,!.. ":. m lis- -It Debate on One Way Traffic to Feature Kiwanis Luncheon Discussion of ens-way traffic will b the main feature of the Klwania club luncheon. Tuesday, January VI, at the Benson hoteL Arguments will be of fered pro and oon. and an attempt will be made to convince the city council to act one way or another on the matter. Suicide Report Denied Richard Donnely, reported Saturday to have committed suicide In Seattle be- illUPi!jS- H String. HmUhy r"?". foa. " tney lire, ltcn. Ton 6a.lvf Smart or Burn, if Sore, TOUR LYLOGranulated.ua Murine ften. SotbM Refrasha. Safe for tanriliil At ell DnimiitL Write lap Free Eye Book, tbstlm l mii Ca. Oka cause he could, not find work and he-l A Miller, brother-in-law. Miller claims cause his wife had left htm. is alive I to have seen Donnely Just a few daya and well m Portland, according to h. ago. A. L. Jameson The fourteenth annual convention of the Oregon Retail Hardware and Im plement Dealers' association will be held in Portland, commencing tomorrow and lasting through Wednesday, Thurs day and Friday. The gathering will be called to order by A. U Jameson of McMinnvllla, president of the organi zation, and will be held in the Eliza bethan room of the Imperial hotel. Dele gates from all parts of the state are expected to be In attendance. Curtis M. Johnson of Rush City, Minn., will deliver two addresses before the con vention adjourns, while W. W. Cooley, Western representative of the Bur roughs Adding: Machine company, will make one of the principal addresses of the meeting. The annual convention of the Pacific Northwest Hardware and Implement association was held in Spokane last week and E. K. Lucas of Spokane, who Is secretary of the North west body, is secretary of the Oregon State association as well. Quite a num ber of Washington members will be in Portland this week to attend the con For Ccldo or tnfSuonxa and am Prcvcatstlvo Toko Tafoffeta" Be sure you get the Genuine Look for this signature on the box. 30c MORRIS Supreme Marigold Spread it on your tread and enjoy the delicate flavor that comes from churn ing Marigold fresh every day. There's no spread more wholesome or delicious ! . Wholesale Distributer? FRYE & COMPANY Republican Meeting Is Called in Idaho Boise, Idaho, Jan. 25. John Thomas, ; chairman of the state Republican com-, mittee, officially called the state cen-! tral committee to meet , here February ' 12 to decide the time and place for the ' state convention to elect delegates to the '. national convention. The call was Is- s sued inder provisions of tho amended state primary law, which abolished the statewide primary as it applies to noral- t nations of congressional and state can- j dldates. This is the last week of our great January Clearance Sale. During the entire week we shall offer tempt ing bargains throughout every department Visit our store daily read our advertisements. TUESDAY NO. 8 Rome COPPER BOILERS $7.19 First, Second and Alder Streets TUESDAY Ball-Bearing ROLLER SKATES $2.29 Nearieg the Close of the Clearance A Whirlwind Disposal of the Last Vestage of Winter Merchandise at Prices That Will Tempt the Most Conservative Buyer. A Week of Economies That Permit You to Lay By for the Future. Save! Next Winter's Overcoat Buy It Here and Now You young men can buy an overcoat from us at a saving of 25; smart styles for young "men waistline, full-belted, half-belted. Sizes 35, 36. 37, and 39; both light weights and heavy weights. Values to $42.50 $28.50 Men's Blanket-Lined and Serii-Dress Overcoats Values to $3S;00 Stylish Footwear for Women Bargain Priced See these two offerings tomorrow! It will mean real dollars saved If you buy. You cannot buy footwear lower than we sell it here. Everything for less. Women's Smart Pumps in Two Styles Only $8.25 for $13.50 values These are the Fox make In black glazed kid; plain vamps wtfh full turn soles and leather-covered heels. A perfect covering for silk clad feet. Only $7.50 for $12.50 values Fox make in black kid with turn soles and leather-covered heels. Neat buckles attached. A dainty pump for either dancing or for atreet wear. Women's Dress Shoes only $8.75 for $13.50 Values These are the Chas. K. Fox women's dress shoes which we show In brown and black coltskin; Goodyear-welt; 8-inch tops with "baby"French heell. Perfect fitting and durable. We show all sizes. $22 Men's Nobby Balmacaans Oregon City Woolens Values to $30.00 Travelers' Luggage You cant go farther with our lug gagej It costs you lessl Equip yourself for a Journey, either im mediate or prospective you'll save money if you buy now. Suit Cum . . .$2.29 t. $14.50 Trailing Bar . . $5.98 to $ I O.50 Tranlu .. $12.50 to 539.00 Handkerchief Specials for Women White Lawn Handkerchiefs, 5c values, each 3c Plain and Initial Hemstitched Linen Hand kerchiefs 2Sc Hemstitched and Embroidered Handker chiefs ......39c. Corners embroidered In white and colors. HOPE MUSUNYwd wide, 3 yardt tDJ. VELOUR FLANNELS 3 yrdt DJL WHITE DIMITY Tb. 33 C CURTAIN 'sduSTb. 25( Eern, . wbito, and crMm. BoysOvercoats $7.50 to $ 1 2.50 - '