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FACE EIGHT THE CAPITAL JOURNAL, SALEM, OBEGON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, i922 EXTORTION GANG GETS KNOCKOUT Eight Blackmailers of Los Angeles Taken In Gun Battle and More Arrests Likely Log Angeles, Cal., Feb. 15. 1 Arrests ot more member! of a band of alleged extortionists, eight of whom were taken Into custody after a gun battle here last night, were predicted for to day by federal agents, deputy sheriffs and private Investigators. The officers kept secret their own names and the names of busi ness MQ said to have received iet ters demanding large sums of money, under threats of death, for fear friends of the men taken into custody would exact vengeance, they stated. The names and ages given by the eight booked "for investiga tion" at the county Jail were: John Marlch, 31; Emil Gutte, 49; Mike Kzaslch, 44; August Bellich, 26; Frank Bergo, 44; Henry Su lck, 87; Jack Randoff, 28, and Harry Akolsca. It was stated the United States marshal would pre fer additional charges against Bandoff. These men were arrested in a house at 840 North Broadway, where the officers had gone to watch for any person pho might try to collect a "plant" of news paper cuttings and a small sum In currency, placed back of a sign board In seeming obedience to a demand upon a business man head of a large corporation, that he pay $26,000 In response to three threatening letters. After a man had crept up and escaped into the house with the money, although his outcry and blood on the ground Indicated he had received at least one wound from a number of revolvers and sawed-off shotguns alined at htm, the officers rushed the house, es caped the bullets of half a dozen pistols fired at them, and made the arrests. The man believed to have been wounded, however, made his es cape. Coming to the Grand Saturday and Sunday MULLEN IANDISA IEA.TB1CE JOT rfTHC NIGHT ROSE" A ooiowvm ner Taylor Case (Continued from page one) hill at sight. And there are the men who are interested In the wo men Taylor knew. Will one of the brilliant Btars of that glamorous world, whose little nns are Cooper-Hewitts, shoot down to earth and be obliterated n the tragedy? Like his prototype Elwell, Tay Jor was accorded by the opposite tax, but cared for none constant ly. In fact, it is said he was in different to life. Interesting, travelled, well-read, a brilliant talker and a discreet confidant, Taylor held the friendship of many women. Whether or not his relations with them were senti mental cannot be determined at this time. But why did he disappear In 1908 from a beautiful wife and daughter, from a host of friends and a gay social circle? Rover by Nature. Rover by nature, William Seane-Tanner came to New York from Dublin in the lates nlntles. 'Movies were unheard of then, and the young Irishman did not dream of the magio lantern which would create a life of splendor fo,r him and tor thousands of others. He was Interested in antiques and objects ot art. He entered in to that business . near Thirtieth street and Fifth avenue at a per iod when this neighborhood held many small shops with fascinat ing wares when the Holland House was flourishing and fine old homes and old - fashioned apartment houses had nut been superseded by business. Florodora" was then in her first fling. Among the pretty girls of that first cast was Ethel May Harrison. They met and married in 1901. Clubs, racetracks, theatres and gay parties drew this restless In dividual, who because of his ad diction to a life of pleasure did not cause serious worry to his family when he disappeared In 1908 for what his friends thought would be a short time. Waved Good-bv to Wife. At the Vanderbilt cup race that year Taylor waved good-by to his wife, later sent to their apart ment In the Colonial hotel for his clothes, but remained unheard from until th& movies began to flash faces around the world. In this way his friends knew that Taylor was Tanner and not dead by any means. His wife meantime had divorced him and married Edward Robins, restnuranteur, now proprietor of Delmonico's. Tanner, became Taylor, tired of the old life, found new outlet for bis whims and rov ing disposition in the adventures that he directed for the films. Taylor's associated were men and women whom the screen brought before all of us. We know their mannerisms, their charms and their features as well as those of our own relatives. Mabel Normand was his "pal." Claire Windsor was a friend. Neva Cerber was once engaged to the man, but they decided in a per fectly friendly way not to marry. He admired pretty Mary Miles Mlnter, famous long ago as "The Littlest Rebel." Lived like Elwell. Taylor lived as Elwell did, alone, and his servants went away at night. While this mode of life encourages Intrigue not possible in a more open existence, it makes the occupant ot a lonely house liable to attack. Blackmailer or murderer could easily gain access to his Intended victim. And, like the slain whist ex pert, Taylor received young wom en callers freely at his home. He had received a visit from one of them on the very night of his death. Women's garments were found In his home as in Elwell's. The killing of Joseph Elwell is still a mystery. Whether his slay er was a burglar or an angry or jealous man or woman has never been discovered. Both men had grimily attrac tive faces. Taylor's photographs show penetrating and suspicious glance, tight-set Hps, a knit brow. Elwell revealed a less tight ex pression, more good-humored idle contempt. His admirers declared that look spurred on feminine ac quaintances to dispel its Imper sonal quality. Who killed Taylor - Tanner? Star or servant or jealous rival? Wurtzbarger Stay To Hold Indefinitely Portland, Feb. IS. (Special) United States Attorney Lester W. Humphreys obtained an order from Federal Judge C. B. Wolver ton yesterday afternoon for an in definite stay of execution for Mrs. Alma Louise Wurtzbarger, pend ing the new physical examination ordered earlier in the - day by Attorney General Dougherty. Humphreys has secured Dr. Fred J. Zelgler, Portland city physician, and Dr. George Oathey, to exam ine the woman and determine whether the Colorado climate will be Injurious to her health. Mrs. Wurtzbarger was sentenc ed to 10 years Imprisonment at the Colorado penitentiary for murdering her husband last Sep tember 4 on the Chemawa Indian reservation. She Is endeavoring to have the sentence changed to the Oregon prison, claiming that she cannot live long In a high alti tude. She is Buffering from chron ic asthma. A physician engaged by Mrs. Wurtzbarger'e attorney to examine her has substantiated her statements in a written report to the court. Dr. Lloyd W. Brooke, federal physician for Oregon, who exam ined Mrs. Wurtzbarger several weeks ago, has reported that he believes the change of climate from the low altitude of Oregon to the high altitude at Canyon City, Colo., will be beneficial rather than harmful to the prisoner. This report was shown the press Tuesday by Humphreys for the first time.. Humphreys anticipates that it will be at least two weeks before the attorney general gives hla final word, as the report of Drs Zelgler and Cathey will have to be mailed to Washington, D. C, at the conclusion of their examina tion. Mrs. Wurtzbarger is losing time every day she spends in the county jail here, as under the fed erui law serving or a sentence does not commence until the dav the defendant enters the penlten tlary. Collins Secures Release of Fifteen Kidnaped Unionists London, Feb. IB. (By Associ ated Press.) Michael Collins, head of the Irish provisional gov ernment, has obtained the release of 15 of the Ulster unionists re cently kidnaped, it was announced In the house of commons by Win ston Churchill today, secretary for the colonies. Belfast, Feb. 15. (By Associ ated Press.) OonBtable O'Don nell, who was kidnaped at Ross lea, County Fermanagh, In last week's raids, has returned to hie barracks. He was released at Drogheda, County Louth. There had been much controversy over his seizure. Airplane Used To Subdue Spirit of Mexican Revolt El Paso, Texas, Feb. 16. A trip by airplane over the high mountains of western Chihuahua to visit a number of remote vil lages, made by Governor Ignasclo C. Enriquez of Chihuahua is be lieved by Mexican officials to have been largely responsible for the failure ot the leaders ot toe latest Mexican revolutionary movement to recruit the men they expected in the mountains. The governor started the trip Monday and returned to Chihuahua City yesterday. At every village the governor addressed the Inhabitants, appeal ing to them not to heed the stories and the promises of the revolutionists. Third Case Against Howat Is Decided Turks to Refuse To Be Bound by Genoa Decisions Constantinople, Feb. 15. Mus- tapha Kemal Pasha, head of the Turkish nationalist government, nas announced that, in view of the exclusion of Turkey from the Genoa conference, the Angcra government will refuse to accept any decision taken at the confer ence relating to Turkey. Chemawa Defeated Molalla, Feb. 15. The Molalla American Legion basketball team defeated Chemawa, 82 to 11, on the Molalla floor Saturday night. Molalla held the lead from the start. Come Down Town Thursday Afternoon If you want to see yourself as others see you, be on the streets Thursday afternoon, especially between 8 and 4 o'clock. A cam era man will be clicking away at different scenes during the after noon after 1 o'clock. A children's parade will happen about 8:30 which will be taken from Btart to finish and a big prize will be giv en to the best character make-up. You will see yourself as you real ly are all next week at the Grand theater. Adv. Topeka, Kan., Feb. 15. The third of the cases against Alex ander Howat, deposed leader of Kansas mine district No. 14, has been disposed of my the Kansas supreme court, it was announced today. The court granted a writ of error, issued the citations in the case and fixed the appeal bond at $5000. This case is the only one of three directly against Howat. The third case against Howat, which was appealed, waB based on the violation of an injunction or der forbidding Howat to call a strike in the Fatten mines. Another Offer Submitted For Muscle Shoals Washington, Feb. IB. (By As oelated Press.) Another offer for purchase and lease of the gov ernment's properties at Muscle Shoals, Ala., was completed today and arrangements made by Its sponsors, the Alabama Power com pany for Immediate filing with Secretary Weeks. The offer was tendered by Thomas Martin, acting for the Alabama Power company of which he is president, and with its sub mission the total number of pro posals received by the govern ment for its war acquired proper ties In Alabama was brought to four. The new offer is expected to be submitted soon by Secretary Weeks to congress, which has be fore It the offer of Henry Ford. Lone: Resigns. Washington, Feb. 15. Boaz A Long, American minister to Cuba since 1919, has tendered his resig nation to President to take effect at once. Hieh Schools Debate Canby, Feb. 15. Canby high school and the Woodburn high school will meet In state debate on Thursday evening. The nega tive team of Canby, composed of Corwin Hein and Dorothy Vaugh- n will go to Woodburn, and the ' . M 11.1. .11 tm affirmative team oi mm ui? composed of Easter Noble and Ordon Col. The subject for debate is "Resolved, that the Plumb plan for the management and op eration of the railroads Bhould be Watch the Sinu Many aches and pain. from Blck kidneys, fiolvax qickl relieves all euch troubles, auu juiuima Dy uanlel J y Uit) Price 60 cents. A Fair Offer. Accept It I extend a cordial invitation to anyone suffering with catarrh to call and see Hyomel. I will refund the money if Hyomel does not re lieve. Daniel J. Fry. (adv) A Well-Known Resident Mr. Graettinger Tells of an Inter esting Experience There are few men In Salem better known none whose opin ion would better be respected than Mr. Graettinger. He Is only one of many Salem people who have giv en Doan's Kidney Pills their pub lic endorsement. Surely Capital Journal readers cannot ask for mure convincing evidence. t n firnBttlneer. Drop, meat market. 1191 S. Commercial St says: "I had kidney trouble and attacks of lumbago so Daoiy could hardly straighten. My back ached constantly and I was in a bad fix. The kidney secretions passed irregularly and I read of Doan"s Kidney Pills and used them. They were just what I need ed and soon relieved the backache. I heartily recommend Doan's Kid ney Pills." Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy get Doan's Kidney Pills the same that Mr. Graettinger had. Foster-Milburn Co., Mfrs., Buffa lo, N. Y. (adv) Here's Your Spring Suit $25 to $49 Extra Pants Free For a few days more. This is an opportunity to have your new spring suit made to your order with an extra pair of pants which means the serv ice two suits for the price of one and your choice of hun dreds of new up-to-the-minute spring patterns. Make your selections today. Scotch Woolen Mills 426 State Street I Iff 1 1 Pric i'h&t TslI cs Conversion into flats which would accommodate 3000 persons Is the suggested fate of the former United States Leviathan, now ly ing at a Hoboken pier. usick' s Ladies' Hats New models just received. These hats confirm all traditions of how clever and ingenious the French are in designing hats The collection we are showing include hats of every type. Noticeable are fine straws, metal edged ribbons and exquisite flowers carrying a distinct air of Parisian smartness. Ladies' Hats ..$2.75 to $7.50 Girls Hats $1.50 to $2.75 Our Prices Always the Lowest GALE & CO. Commercial and Court Streets Specials Apples, box $1.35 Good Eating Apples Pink Beans 4 lb. Vim Flour $2.00 The Wholesale Price of VIM Today is $2.00 Sack 2 Large Cans Hominy J. L. Busick & Sons Where the Thrifty Buy Their Supplies and Save And Plenty of Quality Merchandise That Counts We Are Listing a Few of Our Specials for Thursday Selling Spool Silk Best quality spool silk 100 yard spools. All colors. Our special price at the spool 12c PERCALES Big variety of pretty, neat patterns of 36 inch wide percales. It's worth your while to look them over. Special for Thurs day selling, at per yard Comfort Batts Good quality 3 pound batts,. comfort size. Spec ial for Thursday selling, at each 89c Table Padding Our very best quality quilted table padding 54 inches wide. Special for Thursday selling, at per yard $1.79 Ladies' Silk Hose Ladies' fine silk hose, the Liberty Girl brand, in col ors of white, grey, navy, cordovan and black. All sizes, special for Thursday selling, at per pair 98c Children's Hose Children's hose, special quality for school wear in black only, all sizes. Also in fants sox with colored tops. Special for Thursday selling, at per pair 19c Yams The ..Famous Fleischers yarns in many colors, of Sax ony Germantown and Silver glow. Special for Thursday selling at, per ball I I 24c Modes of the Moment in New Spring Coats Now is the time of the year for women who are interested in new Spring Wearing Apparel, it will be a great delight in viewing the incom ing fashions in Spring Coats in our Ready-to-Wear section. We have as sembled an attractive collection of smart models for different occasions. Colors and materials of the best that the season affords. New Spring Dresses of Charm and Individuality You will be entranced by the charming, delightful, advance spring models that we have now on display for your inspection. They will be sure to prove most interesting with their novel lines and beautiful trim mings of beads and embroidery. These frocks are designed in youth ful styles and are universally popular for their individuality. Moderately Priced Ranging from S22.50 TO $44.50 Sport Skirting Fancy Wool Sport Skirting in many beautiful colors these are 54 and 56 inches wide. Special for Thursday sellling at, per yard $2.39 Bungalow Aprons Large assortment of nice bungalow aprons in light and dark colors. Special for Thursday sellilng, at each 98c Ladies' Vests Ladies' fine quality knit vests in all sizes. Special for Thursday selling, at 19c WORTH & GRAY Department Store (FREE DELIVERY) Phone 132 177 N. Liberty St. Nainsook Extra fine quality of Shadow Nainsook in many pretty stripes and checks of different colors. Special for Thursday selling, at, per yard 50c