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The Washington times., 1913-12-23
DAN IS REMOVED ON
WHITE SLAVE Film
Commissioners oyerruie Police
Board Of Censors and Per-.
NIT Showing Of Picture.
(continu d from First Pa q

from the Corporation Coun,ci and from
six members Of the playxCing commit
tee Of the Warrington Center Of the
Drama League OF America. we have
to prohibit the production Of the mo-.
at the Belasco Theater. !.
The law prohibits the production. Of
plays which ..offend common decency."
Our responsibility. therefore was 70
would be offended by this production.
We have no authority to inquire into
the propriety or impropriety Of such
production judged. from our Individual
opinions or from the Individual opinions
OF others: nor to consider whether the
play was Justified not justified be-
cause of its educational clemens or lack
OF educational elements. =
Not violited.s =
.Our inquiry and our conclusion Enes
no further than the enforcement Of .
specific statute. which we are convinced
10 not violated by this production
I'm their report to us, the members
Of the Drama League who witnessed the
performance. make the following state
IAN agreed that there was nothing
in this performance for which the police
might not close every moving picNare
1ecencies or lewdness such as the
statute on that subject obviously In
tends to cover
Both performances Monday night
were attended by representative
audiences Of men and women, and
many Of the scenes were greeted with
prolonged applause. Manager Taylor,
at the conclusion. of the performances.
said that the management had re-
|ceived q nnmber of congratulatory
messages from those who witnessed
the production.
Louis H. Baker. manager OF the. Ma
jesIic: who planned to exhibit THE In
side of the White Slave Traffic" this
week but who was ordered by the po-
lice tc make no attempt to do 50, today
refused to say what step he will take
Ecw
we are neutral. absolutely neutral" /"
Mr.. Baker said to The Times today.
We have not decided what shall be
done. 1 am not in q position to discuss
the matter today" -
The Washington times., 1913-12-23
Army Will !
Feed Hungry Crowds

NEW YORK. Dec. 23-The "other
half of New York will have Its Christ,
mas tomorrow night. With the great
white star shining above Madison
the halt ard the lame will gather there,
where their hungry souls may De
touched by the Christmas spirit:
Thousands of electric lights VIII glow
from the great Christmas tree erected
in the squire. and the Salyation ARMY
and women.
Ten WAGON loads of hot sausages and
coffee will be served to the throuS ex-
pected 20 gather about the great tree.
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Senate Will Watch
Currency Appointees

The composition Of the new Federal
reserve board which will exercise gen.
eral supervision over the new banking
and currency system Is going to be
watched with hawk like eyes in the Sen
ate. 1t will be watched keenly in plenty
Of other quarters, for that matter but
in most Of those quarters there will be
little chance to have any weight with re.
spect to deterr thing the character OF
men to 60 on the board.
Many members of the Senate are fear
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Chocolates-rich, tasty chocolates,
with centers In upward Of a hundred
different fiavors- SOC to 60c pound.
Bonbons, pure and delicious, OF
many fiavors and colors.
SOC to 60c the pound.
Conserved or Glace Fruits, 6oc to
SOC Id.
Jordan Almonds, best quality, all
fayors and colors. 10c pound.
Fancy Candies at 40c pound, in
cIude mint waters, gum drops, van
lila straws, lemon straws, line curls.
lemon. cuTls. golden rod. cinnamon
curIs, lemon, lime and vanilla chips,
chocolate straws, butterscotches, but
tercups, fruit tablets, etc.
Fifth door, Tenth st
The Washington times., 1913-12-23
MAY Be
REGIONAL BANK SITE
Legislators Favor Its 0esigna-
ton Because Of Proximity
to South.
fContinued from First Page. )

in the lead for regional banks are
New York, Chicago. San Francisco
and st. Louis In the primary group.
Other possibilities are Boston, WASH
ington, Portland, Ore, Minneapolis,
Cincinnati. Pittsburgh, Philadelphia,
Some Texas city, Atlanta and New
Orleans.
The talk today indicates that only
eight banks will be named at first
though pressure to name more will be
strong. The organization committee has
big problem on its hands. 1t has
to consult natural lines Of trade and
at the same time consider the capital
which will be available for the new
institutions. One of the hardest fights
for q regional bank will be made by
stitutions, rather than New Orleans
which really serves q more limited ter
ritory. Baltimore also will try hard
for a regional bank.
Under a scathing fire of criticism
frcm Republican Sens tors the Admin,
through Congress today. The confer.
ence report, which was adopted last
night In the House, was taken up by
the Senate shortly after 10 o'clock, and
was debated more than four hours and
then was adopted.
with as little delay as possible and
will be signed by the President today.
The debate in the Senate today over
the conference report was marked by
intense feeling, In Republican quar-
ters, against many Of the features Of
provisions was of unusual severity, ire
quently becoming personal
Charges Deceit.
Senator Bristow charged Senator
Owen with accepting the most often
sive provisions of the Aldrich bill, ''to
deceive the American people"
Senator Bristow declared Senator
Owen had voted Ito increase his per-
sonal fortunes"
Senator Owen defended himself by
Charging that Republicans had voted
for features Of the tariff bill in which
they were Interested.
Bristow criticised taking the enh
ployes Of the Federal reserve board
out from under the civil service. He
pointed out that the Democratic con.
ferees were evidently fearful lest the
President might apply the civil serv-
ice in the appointment OF these em-
ployes and SO had inserted the phrase
shall be appointed without regard 10
the civil service law.
Surrounded by members of the Bank
ing and Currency Committees OF tn.
House and Senate and by. some Of IN.
members Of his Cabinet, President 2. n
rency bill at s o'clock this evening
As he did when signing the new tariff
law. the President will write his ars
name with one pen. and his surname
with another. Chairman Carter Glas:
. of the House Compittee and Chairman
Owen Of the Senate Committee, Co
authors of the legislation. will each re
ceive one Of the pens after the briei
! ceremony Is completed.
In signing the measure the Pesiden
will make an announcement. either II
the form of a written statement or 8
brief speech, In which he will set fortl
, the objects which he hoped to be- ac
complished by the new legislation.
The Washington times., 1913-12-23
PIaygoing Committee
Indorses BeIasco Film

The views Of the piaygoing committee,
consisting of six members. which visited
the Belasco Monday night. are given in
letter sent today to Commissioner
Newman by ellison Gardner. chairman
OF the committee. In part. it Is as fol-
lows:
"At your suggestion. members of the
piayeoine committee OF the Washington
Center of the Drama League of Amer
The Washington times., 1913-12-23

full last politics creep into the new sys-
TEN. Hence the early appointments 10
the reserve board, and all other appoint
ments seen to be made having relation
to the new monetary system VIII be
scrutinixed with unusual care.
For instance, the mention Of Rolla
Democratic national committee for eight
years, and the report Secretary Bryan
is friendly to his aspirations has caused
much pricking up Of ears among the
members Of the Senate, or some OF them
who are watching the situation. This
is merely one instance In which, there
is talk Of political influence being util-
lied to get place on the board.
Theoretically, the Senate can turn
down the appointments of the President
to this board IL 1t wants to. II the
President sends along the name OF some
unfit man for the board, the Senate can
reject him. Just now, II Is talking OF
doing II II the appointments don't grade
No. l. Whether 1t will turn anybody
down is another matter. 1t does not
often happen that White House ap-
pointment Is rejected, especially in these
days when White House influence On
the Senate IL SO dominant.
lot Of talk Ia heard that the men
put on the new board must be Of as
high standing as IL they were to go on
the Supreme Court. Senators say they
will insist that they be of such high
standing but, X the usual course with
respect to combinations is taken. the
names the President sends In VIII bs
accepted.
The Washington times., 1913-12-23

JUSTICE W.. P. STAFFORD,
Of the District Supreme Court, who
presided at the annual dinner of the
New England Society in New York,
Monday night. At the dinner, Irving
Bachelor, the author, created new
hall of fame, naming the "six great
est Americans" as: Commodore
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Abraham Lin
coin, Thomas Edison, Horace Greeley,
Mark Twain, Walt Whitman.
The Washington times., 1913-12-23
Nut Meats, Freshly Shelled.

English walnuts, Pecans, Flat and
Jordan Almonds SALTED nuts.
Almonds AMI Peanuts; selected
meats: the aiucnds being prepared
under our own supervision with
olive oil.
The Washington times., 1913-12-23
May Transfer Gifts.

AIHouHts lOr SoIne OF tne cloSeu
cases are still coming in. and unless
the contributors object the society
will take the liberty to transfer such
gifts to the opportunities still open.
s In SO doing the selection will be
made as near as possible to the needs
of the family designated by the giver.
The interest shown by Miss Marga-
ret Wilson, daughter of the President,
in her capacity as chairman of the
Spug committee, has helped the OP-
PORTUNITIES materially, and the
contributions made by Spugs gener-
ally have been most substantial aid.
Appeal of Children.
The appeal Of the children in these
homes is particularly strong If this
assistance from generous-hearted
public is rot forthcoming they win in
many Instances be separated from their
mothers. or be left at home under
nourished and poorly cared for while
the widow or deserted wife goes out
TO work
The eight offices of the Associated
Charities are now presenting a scene
of activity. These FOURTEEN oPPOR-
TUNlTIES represent but a small por-
ton of their work at this time of the
year. a big load of toys went out
Monday md there are more to follow
Christmas tree for seventy children
is planned for one district, and the
society is also caring for the Santa
Claus letters sent to the newspapers
and the postoffice-
Summarized Statement.
With s1.5le already subscribed up to
this morning, and three III the Oppor-
tunities closed, the following is a sum-
married statement of the amount still
needed for each of the Opportunities
that remain open:
No. I-Mother and four, small children,
father hopeless invalid. siae.759
No.. &Y0ung colored girl model
housekeeper. caring for three mother
less children and blind father. $3.50
No., +Parents Handicapped with
blindness. six normal children, well
trained. Sl40.75.
No. 5-Thrifty colored woman. hus-
band insane, six children under six
teen. sl60. .75.
No. Thrifty German widow, five
young children, $1lS.25.
No. S-Widow, three child: en-, oldest
thirteen. Family rescued flom tuber-
culosis. s2l259.
No. s-Deserted wife, four young
children, one a baby; church and rela-
tives helping. S223.75.
No. 1e-Biind father, coioIed, seven
children: Oldest sixteen, s2l5.2S.
No. 11-Widow. four children, Oldest
ten, youngest a baby; devoted mother;
relatives he ping. sl6S.
No. 1S-Deserted wife; spieIGid moth
er: four little children, Slsi-I5.
No. l4-Grandmother. tw" orphan
grandchildren, sl92-
Total needed, 81, IS4-35.
The Washington times., 1913-12-23
Fancy Candies at 25c pound.

The assortment is very large, in
fiavors. shapes and coloringss. All
guaranteed absolutely pure
Imported Austrian Bonbops. the de-
nc,ously dainty hard candles, sc ID.
The Washington times., 1913-12-23
SPUGS CUT LIST
Of OPPORTUNITIES
DOWN TO ELEVEN
Funds Still! Needed to Rescue
Worthy Families From
HopeIessness.

Thanks to the generosity of Times
readers another of the FOURTEEN
OPPORTUNITIES has been closed.
Numbers IL, 3, and have suffi-
oient donations to assure them of
comfort and cheer for another year.
For the other eleven the Associ-
ated Charities sends out another ap-
peal, for some of these worthy FAM
lilies are far from realizing their
hopes.
The Washington times., 1913-12-23
He Who Hesitates

CHICAGO. Dec. 2s--when your via
sits on another mans lap. you Inukt
kick right away. Hubert Johnson wait
ed three weeks, and was refus6d 3 a.
vorce. - :. =
The Washington times., 1913-12-23

The conference report on the currency
bill was adopted In the House shortly
before midnight. Stirring scenes ac-
companied the final hours Of debate,
and the announcement Of the vote. which
was 29S to 60. Thirty-four Republicans
and eleven Progressives voted for the
report So did Congressman Kent IN
dependent. Two Democrats, Congress-
man Witherspoon and Callaway. voted
against the adoption Of the report
The Democrats made the occasion one
of rejoicing. hoot.ng at Republican pre-
dictions that the bill would not work.
The enthusiasm reached its climax dur
ing the concluding speeches OF Con-
gresham Underwood. the majority
leader, and Congressman Glass, autnor
of the House bill.
Minority Leader Mann. In pessimistic
vein. expressed the fear that the bill
would lead to Imitation.
Congressman Willis Of Ohio vehement
ly said he would vote against the COLI
sents rejuvenation and revivifca-
tion of Bryanlsm which was shot to
death in 1886"
Congressman Mondeli criticised the
saea1 sands pfnhP Of the President and the Federal
Reserve Board. and because OF his criti-
cis-ns his speech was termed tine whine
of the geyser from wyoming, wnen
Congressman. GLASS arose 10 reply.
Predicting better times ahead. MI. Un-
Ger,yood, cheere1 on by his majority
colleagues. said:
II Rave a firm conviction that the
banking interests viii accept this bill.
that ii will be great boon to the peo-
pie of the United States. that 1t will re
lieyc any striagency that may exist,
that it will oil the wheels Of commerce
and will promote business enterprise
and encourage development.
There is no better time for US to put
this great measure, on the statute books
than the day before that day that
marks the celebration OF the advent OF
The Prince of Peace There Is no bet
ter time for the great party to which
we belong to send forth the message
prosperity and good will to the busi-
ness interests Of the country, to the
men who toll In factory, workshop and
fields. The opening Of the New Year
will proclaim for the American people
An expansion of business ideals. the un-
Ioosing 6f the letters Of commerce. The
development Of our commerce beyond
the seas, and viii write at the polls next
November a verdict for our party that
we have kept our pledges and have kept
the faith"
The Washington times., 1913-12-23
Our Special 5-lb.
Holiday Box at
$1.OO.

Contains Chocolates of many fla
vors, some with nut tops and nut
centers: dainty. fancy candies or
cnany sorts-toothsome and whole
some sweets OF our special packing
and exclusive selection
H.0O for 5 lbs.
The Washington times., 1913-12-23
Christmas Candies and Connections.

Candies and dntns ofaavor such fail please those
Chocolates BonbonS Candies
TRAN Hard Almonds and Delicious Sweets of all Sorts
The Washington times., 1913-12-23
Quooowaro & Iotbro{o
New York-WASHINGTON-Pai
Open Until 9 O'clock Tonight
Store Will Close at O'clock Tomorrow Christmas Eve.
CHRISTMAS PURE FOODS, FRUITS AND NUTS
IN SPLENDID ASSORTMENT.

foods be supplied from sendy complete ana
me Lively
item Waran
The Washington times., 1913-12-23
for preparing dainty and attractive gift baskets

We call special attention to facilities for preparing dainty
for Christmas remembranceS.
Prices Range from 75c upward.
We specialize on Baskets at co. $3.50 and $500 each
hoor
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1913-01-27

Use .bs Istssr Want cermat
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-09-18
CAYNOR'S FUNERAL
SERVICES SIMPLE

New York.--At the request of his
widow. who said she knew he would
have wished II so. the funeral of May
or William J. Gaynor, who died at sea,
will be marked by simplicity. without
orchestra, or band music or military
pomp. The funeral service will be
held September 21 in Old Trinity
church.
At Mrs. Gaynor's request the only
escort Of the mayors body will be
mounted policemen. There will be no
military accompaniment, Though mum.
erous orchestras have volunteered to
play the funeral music. Mrs. Gaynor
asked that only the regular choir Of
Old Trinity sing. She asked that
Gounod's Ave Maria" be sung, be.
cause, she said. Il was one OF her hus.
bands favorites, and she often sang
II for him.
Mayor Gaynor was voyaging over
sea on the steamer Baltic in tho hope
OF regaining his strength TO enter the
three-cornered municipal campaign as
n candidate for reelection, when he
died suddenly on the Baltic as the
steamer was within few hundred
miles OF the Irish coast
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-09-18
Wild Horses Ordered.

The Dalles.-Ben Taylor, promi
nent rancher Of the Antelope district
was in the city comforting with Off
oials of the Wasco county fair and
was commissioned to secure from the
numerous bands OF wild horses near
Antelope 80 animals that have never
known the feel Of saddle, bride or
halter. The horses will be brought to
this city for use at the "Rodeo." which
will be one Of the many big features
Of the twenty.third annual exhibition
OF the local fair, October 8 to II. in
the grounds Of the Driving Park asso.
citation.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-09-18
OPPOSE ORCHARDS PARDON
Church Association Trying TO Free
Confessed Murderer.

Boise.-Virtually all Idaho is oppos-
ing the application OF Harry Orchard
for a pardon. Orchard is the arch
conspirator. self-confessed murderer OF
IA men and sensational witness In the
trial OF Haywood Pettibone and Moy-
er. OF the Western Federation OF Min
ers, for conspiracy TO murder ex-Goy-
ernor Steunenberg. The application
will come before the pardon board in
October. II was filed at the request
Of the Metropolitan church association
OF Waukesha, Wis. Orchard says he
gave consent only after being urged
10 do so by the association.
Protests from all sections OF the
state have been received by members
OF the board OF pardons against con
sideration OF the application. Or
chard was sentenced TO be hanged,
but his life was saved through com
mutation.
Orchard is a model prisoner and
leads the religious services among
the convicts. His occupation is max
ing and mending shoes for his fellow
conylcts.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-09-18
shoshone Heads Name Officers,

waliace.-on petition OF the real
dents OF Mullan No precinct. r. II
Northrup WIS appointed constable b.
the county commissioners. Fred w
Kuhlman was appointed a justice oi
the peace at Avery on petition OF the
residents OF that district. A petition
of the residents OF Avery for the con
struction OF a Jail was considered and
plans and estimates were ordered
drawn. TO be passed on by the board.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-09-18
TO SHOW NEW FEATURES
Agricultural College VIII Exhibit at
Fair.

Fair.
Coryallis.-on n scale larger than
ever before the Oregon agricultural
college Is preparing an educational ex.
hibit for the state fair. The exhibit
is designed 10 show approved methods
OF Industrial and technical work In
the departments 'of agriculture. the
school OF domestic science and art.
the engineering school and the crop
pests and geological departments. as
well AS the experiment stations. An
exhibit OF grains and grasses from the
eastern Oregon station will prove an
interesting and valuable feature.
Among the new features will be
animal exhibits from the college herds
and demonstration OF the best method
OF handling. There will also be exhib.
Its showing approved methods OF silo
construction. There will be other de-
monstrations and illustrated lectures.
The principal exhibit will occupy
the space previously assigned In the
large auditorium and will be arranged
with view 10 give practical instruc-
tion In the latest methods applied 70
agriculture. home economics and en-.
gineering.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-09-18
Bad smash.up on sumpter Valley.

Baker.-A mistake on the part Of
train dispatcher caused a head.on
collision between two freight trains
on the sumpter Valley railroad. result.
ing In completely demolIshing one en-.
gine, damage to the other and derail.
ment OF dozen cars. but no fatalities
or injuries, Firemen and engineers
jumped to safety when they saw that
a collision was inevitable. The en-.
gines met on a heavy grade, one going
down hill, travelling at high rate OF
speed, the other one travelling slowly.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-09-18
OREGON NEWS NOTES
Of GENERAL INTEREST
Events Occurring Throughout
the State During the Past
Week.
Livestock Entry Free.

salem.-In the livestock depart
ment of the Oregon state fair, which
opens Monday, September 29, and
closes Saturday, October 4, no entry
ices Will be charged Those exhibit.
ing will be charged the low rental OF
" for the week for double or box
stalls and 81 for single stalls. For
hog or sheep pens 81 will be charged
for the week. SO far as possible stock
will be grouped In breeds, classes and
families. Stalls and pens with the
first bedding of straw will be furnish.
ed free to exhibition stock. When ex-
hibits Of any character are shipped
to the secretary, he should be inform.
ed at the time in order that proper
attention may be given.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-09-18
Accused Priest Believed Insane.

ScSuseu Priest 6eiIeNed insane.
New York.-Hans Schmidt, the
priest who confessed that he killed
Anna Aumuller and cut up her body
and cast 1t piece by piece into the
Hudson river. "as sacrifice to be
consummated in blood" is In the OBJ
servation ward of the Tombs prison
under the watchful eye of DR.. Mcguire
the prison physician. Warden Fallon,
of the Tombs. declares the man is in.
sane-one Of the most dangerous men
ever confined in the prison, and in
this view he was upheld by Deputy
Commissioner OF Corrections Wright
From far-off Mainz, Germany. there
came to Mgr Joseph F. Mooney. vicar
general Of the archdiocese of New
York. cablegram from the secretary
of the bishop, which said that Schmidt
had been declared insane there and
suspended by the bishop.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-09-18
Editor Held In Contempt.

South Bend. Wash.--Edward II.
Wright, Judge OF the Superior Court
for Pacific county. has found +. a.
Hazeltino, editor OF the South Bend
Journal. guilty OF contempt OF court
and has imposed fine OF s35 for pub.
fishing facts about and making com.
meats on a criminal case pending In
that court In violation OF Rule VII OF
the court. adopted August 2.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-09-18
Special Surveys For Water Rights.

Salem.-Three survey parties have
been engaged since June In the meas
uring OF all irrigated lands on the
Malheur river and its tributaries and
In determining the location and ca.
pacity OF all bitches diverting water
from public streams. This work has
been carried on under the direction
OF the state engineer to secure infor.
nation as a basis for an adjudication
OF water rights by the state water
board.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-09-18
Rsneher to Raise Ponies For Polo

Nale.-The establishment OF polo
horse ranch In Malheur county by
w. u. Sanderson and Harry Chapman
has added an entirely new phase to
the livestock industry OF eastern Ore
gon. Thoroughbred horses OF varie.
ty adapted to use In the game OF polo
will be raised and trained on this
ranch. and put on the market after
being thoroughly trained for the game.