THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, ; 120.
THE OREGON .DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, OREGON. ,
HE GUIDE ALSO
BORAH
JOHNSON?
By David Lawrence
(Coprricht. 120. by Th. Jounul)
Chicago, HI., Oct, 21. Elihu
Root's epeech In New York favoring
the modification of the present
League of Nations covenant to meet
American objections, Is now the bis
topic of dlscuHHion at political head
quarters of both parties. The im
portance of Mr. Root's pronounce
ment is that everybody in Republi
can circles expects him to be secre
tary of state In the adminis
tration or the head of another Amer
ican peace com.minalon which will
negotiate with European govern
ments concerning reservations or
Changes in the covenant of the
league.
Mr. Root's expresnprt friendliness to
the present league did not come. as a
shock to the Irreconcilahles.-' but it has
caused them some anxiety, for It is be
lieved he would never have made such
a statement without letting Senator
Harding know Komethinu about it in al
vance. Here la the portion of Mr.
Root's speech which Is accepted now as
the cardinal principle of the next admin
istration If Mr. Harding should be
elected.
CHANGE Sl'ITS HIM
'The question is whether the agree
ment creating the league shall be ac
cepted absolutely unchanged or shall be
modified to meet the American objec
tions. I would be glad to have the pro
visions of the agreement so changed as
to obviate these-the ( American X objec
tions. Then would follow an ordinary
commonsense negotiation as to the best
way to obviate the objections. I think
the American objections can be met and
obviated wjthout Interfering with the
Hcheme of the league or impairing Its
usefulness."
It will be noted that Mr. Hoot makes
no reference to the "Wilson league" as
the Republican campnlgp orators have
been uniformly calling the present
league. Moreover, Mr. Root'clears away
the notion that Senator Harding would
attempt to establish a new league. He
Interprets Senator Harding's promise of
"a new relationship" with Europe to
mean revision of the existing league and
um of the present machinery. To the
Irreconcllables this means a departure
from their suppositions about Mr. Hard
ing's having "scrapped" the league. Sen
ator Borah announced recently that he
wants tio league at all. but the for
eign relation plank In the Republican
national platform at Chicago, written
by Mr. Root, pledges the party to an
agreement with the other nations of the
world to preserve peace. Both Senators
Johnson and Borah formally approved
that plank.
TVOCI.D HALT WII.80X
To the Democrats, hereabouts, the Root
speech brings confirmation of their
charge that the only purpose the Repub
licans have had from, the start was to
prevent Woodrow Wilson from aehiev-
Utratlon, should offer the Lodge reaer
vatlona again, then it will b evident
that partisanship had nothing to do with
fc If Elihu Root should follow the lead
of certain Republicans In the Chicago
convention, who Apposed a flat footed ap
proval of the Lodge reservations because
they were considered cumbersome and in
some respects destructive, it wfll be ap
parent that the Democrats had some
foundation for their charge.
Meanwhile the speech of Elihu Root is
considered the big gun of the campaign
fired in the last two weeks of October,
not only to keep In line those Republi
cans who had begun to think a vote for
Harding was a repudiation of the present
league altogether, but to pave the way
for the future overthrow of the Borah
Johnson group In the American senate.
Guitar Player to
Be Special Feature,
Sunday Afternoon
One of the best programs of the sea
son is promised by city officials at the
third popular Sunday afternoon concert
to be held Sunday afternoon at The Aud
itorium. - Charles Dlmond, noted Hawaiian steel
guitar player. Is the special attraction
at this concert. Mr. Dlmond has long
played on "big time" vaudeville and the
city was only able to procure his services
because he was making a short stay in
Portland before taking up his stage work
again.
Mr. Dlmond will play Hawaiian melo
dies as well as popular selections.
Thirty-five voices from the Portland
Oratorio society will be another fea
ture. This chorus Is under the direction
of Joseph A. FInley, with Miss Dan
Llvesay as accompanist.
In addition Lucien E. Becker will play
a number of selections on The Audito
rium pipe organ. .The concert will begin
at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon and a
nominal admission fee will be charged
to defray Incidental expenses.
Car Shortage Due
To Wreck in Tunnel
Is Improving Daily
Wrecking of a car of lime In Tehateh
apl tunnel on the Southern Pacific rail
way system, September 6, caused a loss
of lOOOrcars to Oregon shippers because
blocked tracks did not permit free move
ment of traffic. But this condition
changed October 6 and since that time
124 empty cars have been received from
the California territory by the Ashland
division as a dally average. Today 180
empty cars were received.
F'redlcting that the car shortage con
ditions would receive rapid relief from
now on, K. L. Burckhalter, assistant
general manager of the Southern Pacific,
in charge of-the northern district, made
this statement this morning. He ia at
his Portland desk for a few days.
TANGLED ROMANG
E
UNWOUND IN KASTE
she . claimed, when ehe sent persons to
look after her property. '
tion of American membership in a league
of nations, the creation of which had
been so lagely his Inspiration and work.
The Democrats pointed to the Hitchcock
reservations offered In the senate as
early as November, 1919, In which prac
" tlcally every- objection recited today by
Kllhu Root was covered even to the
limitation of Article X. The Democrats
naturally see behind It all only a parti
san flKht against Wilson with an attempt
tn hold him responsible for the failure to
accept the Lodge reservations when, as
a matter of fact, according to the Demo
cratic viewpoint, the Republicans refused
to accept the Hitchcock reservations.
Indeed, the Democrats recalled today the
agreement reached in the bipartisan con
ference of senators whereby reservations
one every subject were agreed upon ex
cept Article X, and then Senator John-
son threatened Senator Lodge with a re
volt In the party and the Massachusetts
leader declined to continue the blpar
tisan conference unless Johnson's views
on Article X were accepted.
MAY HAVE FOf Jf RATIOS'
That's what the Democrats think and
say. but just how much validity their
view has will hardly be proved until
after the election is over and the United
States actually negotiates for reserva
tions to the present League of Nations.
If America, under a Republican admin-
Attorney Cleared
Of Fraud Charge
Brought by Widow
Aberdeen, Wash., Oct 21 Title to
property valued at $J5,000 was cleared
and charges affecting the honesty of C.
W Vfrwlcrrlnn aftnrnv wafa nnaBhad In
Ing during his administration the distinc-Ta decision made by Judge Back of Van
SUIT! DANNELLS
Trial of the milt of John W, Kaste
against John Dannells, manager of
the United States laundry, 180 Grand
avenue, was begun before Circuit
Judge Gatens this morning. Most of
the day was taken in statements of
the case to prospective jurymen
and impanelling the jury. In these
statements sensational charges were
made on both Bides.
Kaste is suing for $800 'alleged to be
due from Dannells on a note for $2000.
given, it is claimed, as payment to
Kaste for services as attorney for Ruby
Caldwell, tn trying to get a settlement
for her with Dannells of difficulties ex
tending over a series of years, says
Kaste. Chester Sheppard, attorney for
Dannells, made the direct charge that
the attempt to get money from his
client was "blackmail."
The statements brought out a sordid
story. It is alleged that Dannells. who
Is a married man with a grown family,
met Miss Caldwell, who was a profes
sional nurse, about six years ago and
that after many detailed experiences and
rebuffs she went to Kaste's office and
told her story. He then took up her
case and sent for Dannells. Finally
agreements were signed, it was alleged,
whereby Dannells was to make provision
for Miss Caldwell and pay Kaste $2000
for his services. Of this sum 1800 re
mains unpaid, he said.
Sheppard told the prospective jurymen
that proof would be produced to the
effect that Miss Caldwell had continued
to visit Dannells repeatedly after he
had tried to break away from her, that
Dannells had made financial provision
for her from time to time, that she had
deceived him as to her actual condition.
He declared ijhe agreement eventually
signed by Dannells in Kaste's office was
obtained under duress and threat.
The agreement, which was read,
showed that Dannqlls had undertaken
to buy a bungalow home and furnish it
for Miss Caldwell at a cost of approxi
mately $10,000; that he was to pur
chase for her a new automobile ; was to
deposit $1500 in a bank In her name ;
was to pay all hospital expenses during
1919 ; was to pay her $150 a month for
30 months and thereafter $lf0 a month
for the remainder of her life, or until
she married, and was to leave her $10,-
000 in his will.
LENIENCY SHOWN WOMAN
ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED
Martha Gilbert, aged 23, Indicted Wed
nesday morning by the Multnomah
county grand jury on the charge of
stealing a dress and other articles to the
value of ' S28S from the hotel room
of Josephine Teague, October 6, ap
peared before Presiding Judge Tas
well .in the afternoon and pleaded
guilty, but snowing was made that
he would be married at once If
given her liberty. The grand Jury had
recommended leniency and this recom
mendation was joined in by Deputy Dis
trict Attorney Graham. . She was sen
tenced to one year in jail and then
parol led.
INCORPORATION ASKED BY
. SPIRITUAL CHURCII CENTER
The Scientific Christian Spiritual
Church Center of Portland, through R.
M. Singleton. Jack Wilson and Mrs.
Harry Holman, filed its articles of in
corporation today with the Multnomah
county clerk. It Bets forth as its object:
"To teach the worship of God and to
teach the gospel of Jesus Christ in ac
cordance with the true faith, teachings
and practices of Spiritualism, and teach
and demonstrate .communion with spirit
and to hold and conduct meetings and
seances, both public and private, for
worship, instruction, healing, spirit com
munion and scientific research."
toner Fraaer Wednesday without a law?
yer, were ordered to eecure coqnael by
Friday and be ready for their hearing.
Both, are charged With violation of the
narcotic law and are held In default of
1100 bonds.
Divorce Mill
. Divorce suits fied: Vera E. Taylor
against William J. Taylor, cruelty.
Bishop Sumner to Be
Banqueted Monday
Chicago. III.. Oct. tl. Bishop -Sumner
of Oregon, ; and former chaplain off the
organisation, will be banquetted Monday
night by th Forty club, a Chicago association.
Warren Confesses :
Committee Error,.,
Lauds Island Plan
Cox Heads Harding Club
University of Oregon, Eugene, Oct 21.
Reney Cox heads the University Hand
ing club. Vivian Chandler was elected
vice-president and Ollie Stoltenberg. sec
retary. A Republican rally for Tuesday
is planned.
Bloch Estate 925,581.25
Inventory and appraisement of the
estate of Ernestine Bloch were filed with
the probate department of the Multno
mah county circuit court Thursday by
B. IX Sigler, Andrew Koerner and
George L. Buland. The total value of
the estate is placed at $25,581.25, of
which $20,000 is In Portland realty and
$5,481.25 in notes, mortgages and other
securities.
couver. Wash., called to hear the case
on account of alleged prejudice of the
superior court Judges at Montesano. The
suit involved title to a block In Hoquiam
formerly -owned by James Connor, who
died tn an asylum.
The property came into the possession
of Hodgdon through a small mortgage
and other claims and Mrs. Jennie Con
nor, the widow, alleged fraud. The
court decided in Mrs. Connor's favor as
to the right of title, but said the charges
of fraud had not been proven. Hodg
don's claims will be made against the
estate of Connor.
City Ticket Nominated
Dayton, Or., Oct. 2J At a mass meet
ing called by Mayor Snyder of Dayton
the following were nominated on the
citizens' ticket for municipal offices :
Mayor, J. J. Denson ; city recorder. W.
T. II. Tucker : treasurer. A. W. Hatfield :
councilmen, W. S. U'Ren, F. M. Herd, J..
E. Profitt, F. T. Melllnger, J. L. Sher
man and E. Demaray.
Marriage Licenses
Oregon City, Oct. 21. Helen Freiton
and Frits Kieland, both of Macksburg,
and Mary F. Britt and Edward C.
Blackwoodt both of Portland, were is
sued licenses to wed here Wednesday.
SUIT IS FILED TO
APPOINT ADMINISTRATOR
After certain leal processes are car
ried through, Mrs. Fannie Crawford,
who disappeared from Portland August
7, 1913, with her, two children, will be
legally declared deceased. Samuel A.
Reed, her father, filer! with the pro
hate department of the circuit court
today a petition to be appointed admin
istrator of her estate.
In his petition Reed alleges that on
the date mentioned his daughter an
nounced she was going to California
with her two children Agnes Blanche,
aged 6. and James William, aged 4
and that from the day of her departure
nothing was heard from her or from
the children except by the receipt of
a letter to her sister. Mrs. Minnie Fer
gtiston, Houstonia, Mo., dated August 27,
1913. in which she gave her address as
445 Scott street. San Francisco.
Reed says diligent search has been
made and It was ascertained that she
lived at the San ' Francisco address but
a short time and then disappeared.
The estate of the missing woman
consists of $229.65 cash from the es
tate of her mother. 1101.50 which she
had deposited in the Northwestern Na
tional bank, one-sixth interest in a lot
in Portland (her share being valued at
$500), one-twelfth interest in 160 acres
In Oregon making a total estate of
$2164.00.
Herbert Wilson in Trouble
Herbert Wilson, wanted at Tillamook
to answer a statutory charge, was ar
rested Wednesday evening on East
Washington street by Deputy Sheriff
Bailey and taken to the county jail to
await the arrival of a Tillamook county
officer to take him to that place.
Klein Sues City
Karl Klein is suing the city of Port
land, in Circuit Judge Kavanaugh's
court, for $2000 damages which he al
leges he sustained from injuries re
cetved about two years ago, when a
trap door at The Auditorium fell on him
and injured his face and head. The
trial is before a jury.
Chinese Face Hearing
Harry Chin and Charley Chin, who ap
peared before United States Commis-
That the Committee of IS made a
blunder when it went Into elaborate de
tails of possible development of the
Mocks bottom and Guilds lake dietricta
when it should have confined itself to
showing only bow disposal of the spoils
of dredging the west channel past Swan
island, was admitted by Frank M. War
ren, chairman of the port commission,
and one of the members of the commit
tee which framed the Swan island de
velopment scheme, at the luncheon of
the Progressive Business Men's luncheon
at noon today.
-Warren, however, declared that Port
land will cease to be a seaport unless
the voters approve the consolidation
measure November '2. He urged upon
all' present a thorough consideration of
the measure from the standpoint of a
vital necessity.
Term of Court Is "
Postponed to Let
Poll Officials Act
Medford, Oct. II. The almost record
breaking criminal business for the Octo
ber term of circuit court, which was tb
have been opened Monday, together with
the tact that the grand Jury's session to
have begun last Monday will probably
not be completed until after election day,
and that many of the summoned Jurors
are on the election boards, of their re
apective precincts, has resulted in the
postponement of the court term until No
vember 9 by Judge F. M. Calkins.
The grand jury is considering 21 crim
inal cases, a number of them important,
including that of William Johnson, pres
ident of the wrecked Jacksonville bank,
the rumored cases growing out of the
wrecking the bank, and others, which
the grand Jury will consider direct with
out the accused having been arraigned
In a preliminary court.
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SUIT FOR MISUSING PROPERTY
LOST BY MRS. ETHERTOV
A verdict for the defendant was given
by a jury in Circuit Judge Kavanaugh's
court Wednesday in the suit of Mrs.
Harriet W. Etherton against Mrs. L. E.
Pershnll. operator of the Westminster
apartments. Mrs. Etherton, who is a
professional musician and reader, sued"
for the value of several costumes and
evening gowns which she alleged were
left in an apartment at the Westminster
when she became ill and was hurriedly
taken away, and which were missing,
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5 CUBES FOR 10 GENTS
Another Effort to Reduce the High Cost of Living!
Four Great Specials in the Boys' Clothing Department
Dozens of Suits and Overcoats for Boys Are Offered at Genuine Reductions Now's the
Time to Fit Out the Boys for Winter Days!
Boys' Belted Suits
Mostly With Two Pairs
"Knicks"
Regularly $18, $20, $22.50
Ages'8 to 18 Years
$14.85
Boys' Belted Suits
Mostly With TVo Pairs
; "Knicks"
Regularly $25, $27.50, $30
. Ages 8 to 1 8 Years
Boys' Corduroy Suits
Regularly $12.50
Ages 7 to 18 Years
$9.85 .
Boys' Nobby
Overcoats
Regularly $13.50, $15
and $16.50
Ages 11 to 18 Years
$19.85 $11.85
All of the above conveniently displayed for your selection.
Boys' Shop, Second Floor 1
BEN SELLING
Leading Clothier Morrison at Fourth
The Store of Individual Shops Offers More Bargains Q
To Help the Back-to-Normal Movement
NOW, when every woman is watching closely for the lowest prices, when prices are swinging
back to normal, the. Emporium comes forward with wonderful money-saying offerings that com
pare favorably with those "before the war." See for yourself here are splendid week-end specials.
50
lite
In Three Extraordinary
Groups Regularly Marked
at $6930 to flOOM
$
49
.75 $ETh.75 $eLV75
Range of styles and colors includes practically everything in the season's list trico
tine, serge, velour, silvertone, yalama, duvet de laine and mixtures faultlessly fin
ished, cither in regulation tailored effects or smart new modes, fur, button and stitch
ing trimmed.
Each and' every one a splendid buy. Delay meant time lost
when you might be enjoying one of these snappy suits. Come in
and see them today I
Another Wonderful Tricotine Dress Special
A few weeks ago we advertised a tricotine dress special and a repre
sentative of an organization in this city whose business it is to in
vestigate sales advertisements reported as follows: "I have not seen
a more attractive line of tricotine dresses elsewhere, and non of
similar value at lower prices." That, from people whose work it
is to criticise and compare! This offering is equally good. There's
a fine variety of styles, including; straight-line and coat models,
trimmed with embroidery, beading, pleating and buttons.
Silk Petticoats
$3.95 $5 $7.50
Taffeta and iersey tops, with fancy flounces.
Variety of colors.
COATS
1919 Value $45
1920 Price $25
Misses' and small women's sizes only
That shows how w'e're helping ''the
back to normal" movement, doesn't it?
These are good all-weather coats of
excellent grade silvertone, with seal
ine collars, fully lined with heavy lus
trous sateen. Shades of brown and
oxford. Just the thing for school
wear.
Extraordinary Special!
Georgette and
Crepe de Chine
Waists
Wonderful quality georg
ette and crepe de chine in
tuck -in and over -blouse
styles, braided, beaded,
embroidered or strictly
tailored. A snap buy we
picked up that s wny i
you can get this extraor-
dinary price on waists
that we'd ordinarily sell at
$8.95 to $12.00.
Choose
Your
WaUt
Today
HATS! And More Hats!
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Amazingly $C7.50
Priced at n
U
Rarularly marked $10, $12 n
$13.50.
A most unusual assortment of smart hats for every
day and any day. Velvet and duvetyi In black,
brown and all the lovely "rust" shades, with
feathers and metallic cloth their rival trimmings.
Straight-brimmed hats, draped turbans, turned-up-from-the-face
hats, odd shaped hats from among
the varied styles you'll be sure to see the one you
want.
-You'll find them on a table of their own on
third floor, marked Just 17.50.
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