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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1919-11-04
S|LVERTON GIRL
HURT WHEN AUTO
IS DEMOLISHED

Miss Christie Jones, Silverton, sus-
tanned injuries to her back the extent
of which have not yet been establish
ed, and an auto driven by r. A. Starr,
Silverton, and in which Miss Jones
was riding, was demolished, when it
was struck by street car at 1890 to-
day at the corner of Cottage and Che
meketa streets. The auto was carried
80 feet by the street car, hurled across
the parking of the street and against
tree. Starr escaped without injury.
Traffic Officer Moffitt Investigated
and found that neither Motorman
Lester Jones or Starr could be held
at fault.
The collision occurred when Starr
was driving south on Cottage street,
and apparently not seeing the APP
preaching car started across the
track. Motorman Lester Jones at
tempted to stop when he saw the ma
chine, but could not before it struck
ii in the center. The street car was
not damaged.
Another accident occurred at the
corner of North Capitol and Union at
1880 p. m. when an auto driven by
r. A. Glover, Salem, collided with an
Oklahoma auto bearing license No.
46707. Slight damage was done to
each car. No one was hurt.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1919-11-04
MOTHER IS GIVEN
CUSTODY OF CHILD
SHE Cannot LOCATE

BY a decree of Judge Bingham, de-
partment No. 2, district court, Mon
day, Eva N. Terwilliger became the
custodian of child that cannot be
found.
Mrs. Terwilliger some time ago
brought suit for divorce against her
husband, F. l.. Terwilliger, and also
asked the custody of their only child,
a daughter Ruth, seven years old
The decree of Judge Bingham yes
terday granted the divorce and Gus
tody of the child to Mrs. Terwilliger.
The suit was brought by Mrs. Ter
williger after repeated abuse from her
husband made life unbearable for
her. She told the court that he often
swore at her, and in spite Of the fact
that she was in a nervous condition,
he moved boisterously about the
house, slamming doors and creating
much disturbance.
After the child came the health of
Mrs. Terwilliger did not improve, and,
she claims, after her husbands ne
peated misconduct about the home
caused her to grow worse he had her
committed to the state hospital for
insane.
While there receiving treatment,
she claims, her husband fled taking
the child with him. Efforts of author
tiles to locate him or the child have
been futile, although notice of the
suit for divorce has been duly served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Terwilliger were mar
ried in Salem August 8, 1909.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1919-11-04
salem F|REMEN
Soon TO ASK TWO
PLATOON system

Warning that the city firemen will
wage fight soon for the adoption of
the two platoon system in the Salem
department was made last night by
Chief Harry Hutton, speaking before
the city council on general conditions
in the department.. Chief Hutton,
while not entering the subject deeply
last night, said that he was telling
the councilmen that they might not
be surprised when it comes"
System Widely Used
The two platoon system, now in ef-
feet in most Of the cities in the Unit
ed States, provides two shifts for the
firemen. Salem firemen are now work
ing "a hours a day, Chief Hutton
says, and if the two platoon system
is granted by the council the men will
take alternate shifts of 10 hours in
the day and IL hours at night. The
shifts, as the plan now stands will
change every two weeks.
Much dissatisfaction has been ex-
pressed by the firemen at the pres
Siit AllthENiiithi' AlCS etiC SdpJStl "
call at all hours of the night and day,
and, as Chief Hutton terms it, never
get time to even get acquainted with
their families.
Efficiency not Impaired
1t is pointed out by Chief Hutton
that adoption of the two platoon sys-
tenn will in no way impair the eff
cheney of the department in case of
fire. All 7firemen are then subject to
call as usual.
The only requirement in placing the
system in operation, he says, is the
employment of about four more fire
men. This will make a standing force
OF nine firemen each shift.
Chief Hutton also told the council
men that the department needs some
inch and half fire hose. With this
type, he explained, fewer men will be
required to make ascension into burn
ing buildings, and will in this way
give the other firemen opportunity to
battle the flames elsewhere.
Call System Needed
He recommended the installation of
a fire alarm system in Salem. To show
that this is needed he cited two in
stances where the firemen ran all
over town" looking for the fire, and
when we finally found 1t the place
had burned"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1919-11-04
iasrn. today.

Mrs. w. D. Evans, captain of dis
trict IL, which comprises large part
of the business section of the town,
was delighted at the hearty co-opera-
ton received yesterday from the bust
ness firms visited by herself and her
lieutenants. She is being assisted by
Mrs r. A. Glover. Mrs: Asa Eoff. Mrs
s. E. Edwards and Mrs. Ada Strong.
Mrs. w. II. Dancy, captain of the dis
trict extending from Church street to
the river and from Center street TO the
mill creek. was equally enthusiastic
about the results of yesterdays labor
Her lieutenants are Mrs. Myrtle Till
son. Mrs A. +. Huffey. Mrs. John
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1919-11-04
EUGENE FRATERNITY
MUST PAY CITY FOR
STREET WORK DONE

The Gamma Alpha building asso-
citation must pay to the city Of Eu-
gene the sum of $1434.86 special
assessment levied by the city against
the association to cover the cost of
the street adjoining the
Of the u. Of o. fraternity.
This is the effect of an opinion hand
ed down by the supreme court this
morning reversing the decree Of Judge
j. w. Hamilton of the Lane county
circuit court who had granted the in
junction requested by the fraternity
enJoining the city from collecting the
assessment The suit is dismissed.
Other opinions We're handed down
as follows:
Ada Graber VS. Emma f. Boswell,
appellant, appeal from Douglas
county; suit for an accounting; for
mer decree modified; opinion BY JUS
tice Benson
L. c. Estep VS. J. w. Bailey ct al.
appellants; appeal from Washington
county; action for breach for cove
nant of warranty contained in deed;
opinion by Justice Bean. Judge Geo.
r. Bagley affirmed.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1919-11-04
l35 OREGON SCHOOLS
CLOSED; NO TEACHERS

At least 135 schools in Oregon.
most of them in the more remote ru-
raj districts, are still closed because
of inability to secure teachers, ac-
cording to J. A. Churchill, state su-
perintendent of schools With reports
from Crook. Curry, Malheur and
Wheeler counties missing the shorts
age last week was 113 teachers and it
is estimated by Mr.. Churchill that
the reports from these four counties
will easily bring the total ZIP to 1856.
Lincoln county reports the greatest
shortage with schools in fifteen dis
tricts teacherless. In Coos county
there are II schools yet closed, ~
in Grant, 10 in Wallowa and eight in
Lane. Better compensation in other
lines Of endeavor and failure of teach
ers' salaries to keep pace with the
high cost Of living are held account
able for the present situation.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1919-11-04

Following a meeting of the city coun
Gil last night and investigation by Macy
1t became known that the two police
men, appointed by the council October
6, We're illegally instituted land there
fore are not entitled to compensation
by the city.
The policemen have already received
one months pay, but 1t is understood
that this will not be revoked. In the
opinion of City Attorney Macy they
cannot collect for service done for the
city after last nights meeting.
The fac, that the two police were
working without legal right came to
light last night when the question or
their retention came to shows down
on the floor of the council. About IL
business men and representatives of
the Salem business Mems league were
present.
Attorneys Opinion Cited.
The evenings session was enlivened
by heated arguments between Mayor
Wilson and members of the council
police committee. Repeated efforts Of
Mayor Wilson to block any action on
the police question gave rise to much
confusion and dissent among the coun-
cilmen and business men present.
The fray began when Councilman
Utter opened the question by asking
the city council to sustain the previous
action of the body of appointing the
two policemen. In this connection,
Dan j. Fry. Sr., representing the Busi-
ness Mems league, arose and requested
that the council sustain the action.
Mayor Wilson then pointed out that
1t was his understanding that theApo-
licemen's appointment had been ille-
gal, and had City Attorney Macy sub
nit an opinion to this effect.
The mayor said that it was his i'm
preston that the council had over
stepped" its authority in sanctioning
the appointment of more police, and
declared:
Other Matters Neglected.
IF you won't want to follow the city
charter, get a new charter or get new
mayor Because / will follow the char
ter as 1t is laid. down.
Here Councilman Utter brought the
attention OF the mayor to the fact that
he had 1t various times voted for over
drafts of city funds, and therefore had
not so strictly complied with the char
ter. The mayor ordered that new
business be taken up.
Little heed was paid, however, to
other matters, and the police question
n.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1919-11-04
PRESIDENTIAL.
POSSIBILITIES.
IN L|MELIGHT.
McAdoo And Palmer Most
Mentioned Democrats In
CAPITAL Circles, With Wilson
Entirely Eliminated.
Omitted Press staff Correspondent

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
Washington. Nov. 4.-Presidential
possibilities were beginning to come to
the fore in Washington today.
In the national capital. the men
most widely discussed for the demo-
cratic nomination were A. Mitchell Pal
inner, attorney general of the United
States, and w. G. McAdoo, former Sec
retary of the treasury.
President Wilson not only will nos
be third term candidate. according
to all indications, but he will not enter
the campaign even to the extent Of
giving his backing to one of the aspir-
ants.
Wilson Not Active.
He will keep "hands off, and will
lrot consider going on the stump in
behalf of any one. This is partly be-
cause he would not want to undergo
the strain of an arduous speaking trip
and partly because he is tired of poll
tics and, when his duty to the country
is done, he desires rest and quiet.
McAdoo's appears likely to go into
the campaign for nomination as "a
business mans candidate" promising
the nation business administration.
McAdoo Most Prominent
Just at present McAdoo really is the
most prominent of all the aspirants for
the democratic candidacy, so far as
political talk in Washington goes Pal
mer comes next. 1t is believed by
many. however, that the attorney gen.
eral sacrificed the labor vote when he
caused the Indianapolis injunction to
lbe issued against the striking miners.
Those who hold he would not be a
winner also claim that his fight against
the high cost OF living has not added
to his strength. His popularity was
greatest when he started that drive,
but prices have not tumbled as rapidly
as many expected them to. To this
Palmer's friends reply that congress
has not yet given him all the authority
he wanted to put the profiteers out of
business.
Interest Runs High.
Great interest is manifest in the is
sues which will be put forward in the
1920 campaign. Taking it for granted
that the treaty will have been disposed
Of before that time, one of the most
talked about issues is prohibition. BY
November, 1920. the nation will be
ready to say whether it likes bone dry
ness and if there is any widespread
popular agitation for relief, that is ex-
pected to be one of the foremost points
of contention. The drys according to
some reports in Washington, want to
get control OF the democratic party and
make it the great prohibition party.
William Jennings Bryan is said to
be interested in this move, but all re-
ports in this connection emphasize that
Bryan has no piltical motive for him
self and there is belief he favors
Josephus Daniels, secretary of the
navy, as dry candidate.
Clark Also Mentioned.
Champ Clark has many supporters
Recently during a bit of repartee in
the house he indicated that he might
be an aspirant His friends point out
that he still is an active figure in the
house, where he is democratic leader
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1919-11-04
COMMISSION TO
SETTLE STRIKE.
KENYON S IDEA.
Iowa Senator Offers Resolu-
lion Creating Body With
Power To Investigate And
Act On Findings.
BY Raymond Clapper

(United Press Staff Correspondent.)
Washington, Nov. A commission
of three members to attempt a settle
ment of the coal strike is called for in
a resolution offered today by Senator
Kenyon, Iowa, chairman Of the SEN
ate labor committee.
The commission would be empower
ed to use " all lawful Weans" to bring
the miners and operators into agree
ment. Members would be appointed
by the president.
Fifteen days would be allowed the
commission for direct attempt to ne
gotiate a settlement. If no progress
is made by the end of that period, the
commission is authorized to make its
own investigation of the strike and is
sue public recommendation as to what
it thinks are fair terms.
The measure introduced by Kenyon
is joint resolution requiring action
by both house and senate and signed
by the president before 1t becomes eff
fective. Immediately upon its intro
duction it was referred to the senate
labor committee, Kenyon expects fa-
vorable report at once.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1919-11-04

The "wets" in Ohio, voting on sew
cral measures affecting prohibition,
hoped to gain a victory that would be
the start of nationwide revolt
against bone dryness. William Jen-
nings Bryan was the chief munitions
makers for the "drys." He also made
a few speeches in the prohibition cam
paign in Kentucky.
Democrats made an issue of treaty
ratification in Kentucky, where the
fight centered on the goyernorship.
Democratic candidates demanded un-
qualified endorsement OF the pact.
Prohibition also was an indirect is
sue In New Jersey, the republican cam
didate for governor being pledged to
uphold the federal constitutional
amendment while the democratic op.
ponent was committed to making ev-
cry legal effort TO block enforcement
National politicians professed to see in
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1919-11-04
BY Ralph f. Couch

(Un1ted Press Staff Correspondent
Washington, Nov 4.-Confid entail
reports, received at the White House
today encouraged belief among govern
ment Officials that striking miners are
looking with more favor upon Presi-
dent Wilson's offer of arbitration.
Reiteration of the arbitration offer
py Secretary Tumulty and Attorney
General Palmer yesterday and Tumul-
ty againtoday is believed to have hatia
good psychological effect" it was said
at the White House.
The government is ready to start ar
bitration proceedings the moment op.
orators and miners give the word Of
acceptance. A list of names from
which the arbitration commission
would be selected is before the presi
dent.
That the government now considers
It best to play waiting game in how,
that the two sides in the coal contro-
versy will show spirit of cancellation
was indicated by the fact that the reg
ular weekly cabinet meeting was called
off.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1919-11-04

This is the first statement Lewis has
made since Federal Judge Anderson is
sued temporary restraining order en-
Joining the strike leaders from direct
ing the strike.
1t was considered significant in view
of the many reports that the strike
would end soon.
Mines Stay Closed.
The statement was issued when
Lewis was questioned regarding re-
ports of quick ending of the strike.
1t can be stated definitely that Lewis
has not communicated with Samuel
Gompers or Warren Stone, in regard to
a strike settlement
Any plans to operate the mines un
der present conditions would be fool
hardy, Phil Penna, secretary-treasurer
of the Indiana Operators Associated.
stated today.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1919-11-04

the New Jersey vote an indication Of
the public's attitude toward the federal
administration. Woman suffrage was
another issue in New Jersey but ap-
parently was oyershadowed by other
propositions.
The gubernatorial campaign i'm
Massachusetts, brought into play q pos
sibe test of the strength of the labor
vote. The trades unions of Boston
having asked labor to defeat Governor
Coolidge, republican, for re-ele'
because of his stand in the recent po-
licemen's strike.
Mississippi and Maryland We're elect
ing governors, while New York's inter-
est centered principally In the anti
Tammany fight for various county and
city offices in New York City.
Good voting weather" was report
ed from most cities and the early bat
loting was said to be heavy.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1919-11-04
POLICE SEEK TRACE
OF WINDOW CRACKER

Police here were busy today at
tempting 10 determine what motive
CAUSED the firing of a shot through
the window of the home of Mrs. l..
X. Page, 492 N. Cottage street. and
who the persons or person is that
done it.
Mrs. Page, upon returning to her
home, discovered bullet hole thru
an upstairs window. and investigation
below the window revealed a shell.
believed by police TO be part of the
shot fired into the window. The po-
CLEANED by police, tend to show that
the bullet was not fired accidentally
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1919-11-04
Mass Meeting
On Hous sing-Ls
Set for Tuesday

Although the council took
no action at its meeting last
night on a petition signed by
numerous taxpayers of the city
to hold a mass meeting in the
interests of the housing cam
paign. Mayor Wilson this morn
ing consented to the use of the
city hall for the meeting 1t is
planned to hold the mass meet
ing next Tuesday evening.
when all taxpayers Of the city
and those interested in the
housing movement are asked
to attend.
The mayor has been asked
to preside at the meeting, but
he has not vet stated definitely
that he will do so.
The meeting is called for the
purpose Of interesting citizens
in the seriousness of the prob
lem, and to strive if possible
for some sort of plan to REM
edy the situation.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1919-11-04
TATEMENT OF
UNION LEADER
is SIGNIFICANT
Lewis Says Negotiations To
Reach Agreement Would
Be ".Sin,ple Matter. -

Indianapolis, Ind, Nov 4---John L. Lewis acting
president of the United Mine Workers Of America today
issued significant statement. He said:
'The machinery of the joint system of bargaining in
the mining industry is intact It would be simple
ter for the and coal operators to again
in motion to negotiate wage agreement"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1919-11-04

Maurer, Mrs. Joseph Baumgartner ana
Mrs C. s. Hamilton.
Husbands Warned.
AS a gentle reminder to the men OF
the families, however. the leaders of
the drive wish to state that it would
facilitate matters greatly If, before
leaving for their offices in the morn
ing, they would see that their wives are
provided with the necessary dollar, as
the workers would thus be spared an
extra trip. and the campaign be more
quickly brought to a close.
Every person who joins the Red
Continued on page two)
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1919-11-04
EXTRA POLICE
ON FORCE NOT
+. LEGALLY PAID
Compensation of the Officers.
Recently Added Cannot
Be Made By City.

Salem today has two policemen Traffic Officer Mof-
fit and Patroman Ganiard who according to the legal
aspect as presented by City Attorney Bert w Macy are
serving the municipality without pay
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1919-11-04
Prohibition, Peace Pact,
Suffrage and Just Plain
Politics Jumbled at Polls
(By United Press)

Prohibition, peace treaty. woman suffrage and just
plain partisan politics the principal issues today in
the elections in seven states--Oho, New Jersey, New
York, Massachusetts, Kentucky, Maryland and Missis
spp
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1919-11-04
AND
BAKER CLASH OVER
Army COURT PLANS

Washington, Nov. 4.--Secretary Ba-
ker, testifying today before the sem
ate military affairs committee. de-
Tended the army's system OF court
martial
In response to questions by the coma
mittee, Baker declared that I'm the
main he felt satisfied that Justice
was done in the matter Of court mar
tial trials during the war" and up
held the action OF General Pershing
in the execution Of offenders for vio-
lation Of civil laws in France.
Senator Chamberlain and Baker
clashed when Chamberlain asked:
is it not fact that officers Of
the army, who have testified before
this committee have been demoted?"
Absolutely not" Baker replied
warmly.
well, then what about Keneral
Kennedy, General Mccain and Gem
eral Ansel?"
None of them was denoted for
anything at ALL" said Baker. with
eiit pV5cipic 0ANpptlVii ACAOIdh
sci, whose case you espoused and who
ISLANDERS his superiors."
you possibly mean none that you
know of" retorted Chamberlain.
At a quiet ceremony at the res
idence of Reverend j Bowersox In
Portland, Miss Irma r. Townsend and
Harrie e. Hoxie, both of this city.
were married, last Saturday evening.
The wedding was strictly private, the
only attendants being Miss Airline Ohm
and Carl w. Bernhardt. The bride and
groom are well known in the city, Mr..
Hoxie having held the position OF
cashier in the office of the State In
surance Commissioner for o number
of years. The young couple win make
their home In Salem. as5a
Mr.. and Mrs II. r. Reed, of Port
land, are visiting with friends in the
city today.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1919-11-04
Committees Report Hearty
Response To Appeal of Red
Cross In Annual Roll Call

Reporting generous response to their appeals on
the first day of the campaign workers in the Third Red
Cross Roll Call were renewing their efforts with enthus-
iasm today
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1919-11-04

Continued on page eighty
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{ Continued on page two)
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Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. r. Reed, of Port
land, are visiting with friends in the
city today.
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-08-04

vegetables can be kept for long Pc
riods in perfect condition without any
chemical preservatives whatever if
proper methods of canning are fol-
lowed.
The federal food and drugs act pro-
hibits the use of harmful preserva-
tives in foods which come within it's
jurisdiction. The food laws of nearly
every state in the Union forbid the
sale within the state of foods which
have been preserved with harmful SUBJ
stances. Although neither the federal
or state laws apply to foods canned
in the home and consumed there, it
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-08-04

-
Burlington, Col, Route A, Box 81.
Editor Nonpartisan Leader:
/ am writing in answer to your ap-
peal for the Montana farmers with a
hope that ] can help some Of my
brother Leaguers. i have reference
to southeastern Kit Carson county and
northeastern Cheyenne county, Col.
This is free range country and the
buffalo grass is good. There are hun
dreds of sections owned by spectators
which are not fenced and the grazing
is free. think there could be several
thousand head kept in this country.
1t would be necessary for the owners
of cattle to arrange for wells to water
at. The wells can not be pumped dry
by windmills or small engines. They
must also keep rider after cattle so
they would not break in and destroy
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-08-04
BETTER MEALS FOR CHILDREN

An effort to secure better noon-day
meals, with at least one warm dish,
for school children, is receiving the
attention of home demonstration
agents, county agents, and school Of
ficials in Iowa. Farmers warm wa
ter for cows, cook feed for hogs in
winter, and heat coffee for themselves
when lunching out in the timber dur
ing the wood-cutting season, but too
often allow their children to eat cold
food at noon day after day." says an
Iowa county. superintendent who
strongly favors warm school lunches
for country school children. "Some-
thing warm at noon will benefit the
children physically and mentally. They
will also learn something Of good-food
principles, serving and table etiquette
if the right teacher is on the job"
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.