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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 22, 1920)
f ' f -I I I THE OREflON STATESMAN, SALEM, OREGON WEDNESDAY- MORNINC. DECEMBER 22. 1&20 COAL SHORTAGE WAS NOT PANIC Government Officials Are Charged With Profiteer--' , ing by Cushing WASHINGTON, Dec. 21. Charges that government officials Joined in coal profiteering during the period of shortage last sum mer were made by George , II. Cushlng, managing director of the American wholesale coal associa tion, testifying under oath today before a senate investigating com. m It tee. In an executive session the committee, according to Sen ator Calder. republican of New York, its chairman, was furnished by Mr. Cushing with the name of one man said to have been a prin cipal in an operation by which a group of men in government ser vice obtained 4 50.000 tons of coal, which they sold later at a profit of i $600,000. Railroad officials and one army officer also participated in the profit-making. Mr, Cushing was by Chairman Calder to have charged. This phase of Mr. Cushing's testimony before the committee overshadowed the rest of his statement, which was to the ef fect that the coal shortage last summer was due to "panic" and largely caused by statements of the interstate commerce commis sion, the geological survey, the railroad administration and the senate interstate commerce com mittee telling the consuming pub lic about a coal shortage this winter, , J. A. D. Morrow, vice president of the national coal association, an organization of operators, the office records of which were ex amined last week by the senate committee, took the stand late in the day and began a denial of the "panic" theory advanced by Cush ing to explain the shortage. Mr. Morrow was excused until tomorrow, when the committee took Mr. Cushing into executive session. , s , Chairman Calder later recount ed a part of Mr. Cushing's state ment, saying that no names would be made public until investiga tion of the charges was completed. Certain of this,' it was said, Cush ing testified, were able to ob- DEAR OLD PETE: v . A" Winston-Salem, N. C Friday p. m. - Just wound up the one swellest day of tny life I ; Since early this morning, when I got an invitation to visit R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. factories, I've been in the midst of millions of Camel cigarettes. Man the happiest idea you or I ever 1 had as to the size of this Reynolds enter prise, or the number of Camels manufac tured daily, is pimply piker-stuff! Wipe off the slate and start fresh! Why -Pete, ' it seemed to me like a couple of those cigarette-making machines could keep half the j nation smoking Camels steadily- BUT honest to goodness, there are hundreds of these machines batting out Camels at the rate of 27,000 an hour EACH! . Pete, you wouldn't have to consult a guide book to know you were in the Camel fac- ' toriesl The atmosphere is charged with that wonderful aroma you get when you ' open up a deck of Camels! And, you know, old elephant you've had a trunk full! As the Camels dropped into the contain ers I figured the delight each one would supply! And, how Camels mellow, mild body would hit the right spot and how Camels refreshing .flavor would cheer up some smoker's jaded appetite! And, each Camel free from any unpleasant cigaretty aftertaste or unpleasant cigaretty odor! And . bther Camel ! Write vou some more soon. .Yours joyously I I If i II IU. tain information as to communi ties where shortage conditions were particularly feared and pos sessed information as to the effect of priority orders obtained on the information for furnishing of coal cars. These officials were also sai.l to have Information as to coal in. transit, nd to have hen able to obtain ftupplies which could be idverted to more lucra tive markets. - One "pool" men tioned by Cushing, Senator Calder said, involved 450.000 tons, while other operations were said to have been intimated:. The government official named! by Cushing was said by the witness to have re signed some time ago. Mr. Cushing in the open ses sion said that railroad officials had Joined in the profit-making, "by diverting shipments gong over their own rails to new destina tions." but refused to give names except in confidence, "because my muckracking days are over." and if led -to the removal of Lee Mi;h and Hal CChas from base ball. "That Is the kind of- man Colo nel Huston U." 132 Polish Orphans Arrive in Seattle SEATTLE. Iec. 21. On hun dred and thirty-two Polish or phans from Siberia, destined for Chicago, arrived here today on the Japanese liner Suwa Maru. The children, in charge of a Red Cross committee, range in age fioni 6 years to 17. They were taken In charge by a committee of the Seattle branch of the Am- erican-I'olish relief association and will be cared for here until after Christmas when they will leave for Chicago. Portland Man is Named Assistant to Van Winkle James West, who has been as sociated with Elisha A. Baker. Portland lawyer,, was yesterday appointed by I. 11. Van Winkle, attorney general, as one of the assistants in that department. Mr. West will assume his new dnties shortly after the first of the year. He is an overseas vet eran and was connected with a headquarters company in France. Portland Indulges in Secret Police Inniry PORTLAND, Dec. 21. Police Captain C. A. Intkeep was sus pended for 24 hours today rm orders of acting Mayor C. A. Rige low for alleged failure to have patrolmen of his detail appear to day before the city council which investigated alleged delay of the ponce department in closing soft arm resorts accused - of violat ing the prohibition law, Capt. L. A. Harms and Sergeant 1L Oels- ner was reprimanded for the same reason. Inquiry by the council was baited half a day by the police men's failure to appear, the act ing mayor charged. The Inquiry today developed that various eitv officials have been conducting a secret investigation of the police. Waterpower From Umatilla Rapids Urged by Interests PENDLETOX. ri TW n Development of water power. at Umatilla rapids In the Columbia Is to be urged by irrigation inter ests of-Umatilla and Mnrrnw counties. ' Oregon, and .Benton county. Wash., at a meeting soon iu oe cauea at Umatilla, accord ing to announcement rndav Fn gmeer reports on the feasibility of the project have int hn issued. Plans are to harness the rapids for hydro-electric energy and use this In pumping water i me joan uzy and Horseheaven Countries, 'for r frrfatlnn T5 I ble eleCtrifiCftf Inn gt ra both sides of the river is another iacior. ,1 THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT - hbbm m a raw v-ah . . - s srm i i bf' Is being carried out this year in what is considered probably the most unique and stable manner that has been in evidence for many seasons past. People are purchasing merchandise of the "lasting" nature, says W. -W. Moore, merchandise .that is a necessity not only for Xmas day but for all year round. Several .weeks ago we arranged a room for storage of gifts to be delivered the day before Xmas and now we find it necessary to enlarge the storage space, the original room being filled to the door. ; We will have a large stock of good staple Furniture fox Gifts that twill be appreciated not only Xmas daybut year in and year out. What would make a better gift than a Victrola. Ask about our - special oner on tne number ten. Home of tThe Victrola You get more for your money at MOORES" land Metlco. not far from El Pao. Clara Barton Smith, imoght on a Clara Barton Smith May J r I i . f t '-i . . . , 2 zarrenaer Laic i oaay ;urr r"-"7"" ? '(With the fatal khooilnr of JaV 1. J ! lUmon here will " surrender In tHDMOKE. Okla.. IW. 21. At .Sheriff llurk Cjrr-tl of Carter jnatiuomide will trended. a gMiTit along th International county. Ia: tomorrow, arrordiogi by James II. yathrs ef th lav firm of Mathers and CnakW-y. re tained a roanvl for Mim Smiib. If Mi Smith urrnJr. a Marrh for br that ha Urm brdT bten the United States to an aniiout.reniPtit h-re lonirbt -! sialrmin Iljiifie. .! 9&P Laugh & Grow Fat WITH Fatty Arbuckle GRAND THEATRE WED. DEC 29 JOHN CORT Presents TVio T?io Jnvous lusical Fur ore cominpr from its all year's run at lhe Knickerbocker Theatre, New York psrat Ban Johnson Answers Attack of CoL Hasto CHICAOO. TW 91 nfJ4 uan Johnson of the American easue lonig&t issued a statement replying to the charges made yes terday -in New York hr r L. Huston, part owner of the New i or ciuo, that the American lea gue had violated a nriMii In ChoOSlnr its board nf Hro-inr. v. ballott at the recent meeting. Mr. uuusun sam mat tne league had always resorted to the ballot In stead of using the usual rotation method, when it was found the ro tation method WOUld brlnir an undesirable mfrnW m . v board. . "At onr meefin" maiA t Johnson, "it was" the sentlmtnt that two members should not be brought Into the directorate, as they bad attempted, to wreck the American league. Mr. Rupert of New Yotk. Was elected a mcmHsv of the hoard but declined to Ferve. The club owners then elected Air. snibe to fill his place. "Colonel Huston Once rmnH fro mthe files of the New York American league club a private letter I wrote Colonel Ruppert re garding the gambling situation In Boston. He conveyed the content oi mat letter to President llevriler of the National league thinking I could not prove the statements I naa made in it. I did prove them to the satisfaction of Mr. Pridler t With FRED HEIDER and the. original armv of sinc- ers, dancers and funmakers a a M a tnat nas maae .Lester ine biggest musical comedy suc cess in 20 years Hie World's Daintiest Dancing jj" -, Chorus I - Prices $1.00 to $20 't Seat Sale, Monday 9:30 jr- . Mail Orders Now rkst Day Louise Glaum In "Love Madness Starting Tomorrow DUTIMF V'BiC UAPPJNEjy" eo a e RTyoN-cols GRAND - Theatre Boys and Girls Santa Claus Is Coming OKI Santa Claus is coming, I can hear the merry shout, lie's coming with a bag Chuck full of toys. He'll visit every Boy or Girl Who comes to WOODUY'S STORE Next Friday, as the clock Is striking Four. v Hell have a little gift To hand to you that day, lie sure to he on hand Don't doubt or fear. But when you get your present, Blow on it loud, my dear, . And tell lhe World you're whistlinjr For WOODRY The AUCTIONEER. r THREE DAYS MORE and Christmas Is Here We have certainly done an exceptional business and ive intend to make the last three days even busier. We intend to clean up thoroughly. I Extra Specials on Broken Lines We here mention a few extra specials 8 Leather Purses mand Carved Bags Velvet Bags Bead Bags Ladies9 Dresses Auto Robes' French Ivory Sweetgrass Baskets Japanese Baskets Boys9 Suits , Blankets V Ti Jersey Silk Underwear MM Our showing of Silkf "TV a r f , jimonas, negligee ana -: Japanese Embroidered ' Kimonashave r& received the recognition they de- sene. uur sales nave been most 'gratifying : but small wonder, -when you see the charmingly and beautifully embroidered styles, and find how reasonably, thev are nriced. All Ladies Blanket Bath Robes! Heavily Reduced i 7r-i Shop Mornings If Possible r Mm 1 Good Goods. 4V ERR 1 i 1 1 I I. t 9'i '.it ri j. - . 1 Santa Is Here With Toys at Bargain Prices it : r n 1 . ... a 11 jinix- any uujfci, we win nor, nave manv 1 rievcies. Wagons, sVfheelbarrows. Doll Bucrcies. Jamv Cars. Kiilrli iCnr T?rwVinfr iinrcj Jrish flails. Ked Riders. Carts. Tov Rroom T) len Chairs, Rockers, or Toy Talking Machines by Friday, G p.m. As an extra special for the next three days, we will sell . xr 1 i genuine iviacue ivars a a a m a fi me 1 0110 wins prices: tg. $4.50 No. 4 Genuine Kiddie Kar now $2.75 Reg. $3.75 No. 3 Genuine Kiddie Kar now $2.25 eg- $2.50 No. 2 Genuine Kiddie Kar now $1.75 I OV Theie are strong, dara- iTTV? jZXT$ neaJUx-prodacin toyi i:5) and wil1 make anJ joong- w . u(it a; iu. 11 111 a ' 1 1 u H 1 1 .