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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-03
Work Starts On
New BuidingO OF
Salem Hospital

Preparations are underway at the
Asylum avenue site OF the Salem
hospital association for the con-
struction of a building. similar to
he barracks used during the war
as base hospitals. which will be
used by the Salem hospital. II was
announced today by Miss Gladys
Steele. superintendent.
The new structure, which Is to be
used as temporary quarters, will ac-
eommodate about 80 patients and
will likely be completed by January
/, IL was stated. Although the cost
Of the building has not yet been
learned. II is understood the new
structure will neceszitate the expen-
diture of several thousand doliai $
Il Will be petltioned off into rooms,
and will be made comfortable. Miss
Steele said.
The temporary building will be
built near the cottage which now
Z stands on the hospital association'l
site. The hospital board has agreed
10 be out Of its present quarters al
{ the Mckinley school by the middle
of this month.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-03
D'Annullziio
Starts w ar
On Neighbor
Mad Poet Declares
Hostilities Against
Regency Of Quarners
at Midnight


Trieste, Dec. 3.-A state of war
between the kingdom of italy and
the regency of Quarnero" at FIJI
ume began at midnight but to a
few minutes before that time there
was no visible evidence that actual
hostilities impended. The blockade
of Fiume was continuing and the
only indications of trouble were the
fierce announcements of Captain
Gabrielle D'Annunzio against Gen
eral Caviglia and the regular Ital-
ian troops which were surrounding
the city
Battle Mostly Words.
Emissaries of D'Annunzio are go
ing to and fro explaining his point
of view, but shortly before mic
night there were no extraordinary
signs that the threat of war would
take a more concrete form. Gen
eral Caviglia has been able to tight
en- the conditions under which
D'Annunzio's forces are held in FL
ume and all ships under the COM
mand of the poet soldier remain in
the harbor, not venturing beyond
the breakwater of the port.
Fiume Tranquil.
F'iume seemed tranquil yesterday.
with the exception of unimportant
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-03
Holt Advises
Fruit Growers
To Cooperate

Eupene Orc Dec 2 Fruit
sro"ers iroiii an parts " o'esoh
are here holding 'the thirty'third
annual convention of the Oregon
State Horticultural society. The ses-
=, ...,.. 80, co4,,so,
siohs VIII continue un'n SOU ua'
night. Eiectlon OF oIricers Will pe
held this afternoon.
n uo,t in his annual address
49, oa of co.onera-
elilpiiasiAeu '
tive effort and marketing VI ore,
gon products. He also urged the
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-03
PARKS S School Board
ATTACK Is RidiculOnSly
Inaccurate" WinsIOze,

euiously Inaccurate sfata
f., "u an obvius n1isrepre-
oa OF facts are charged TO
oi H. c. Clark, of this
Y members of the scboo,
~ 'epiying to Mr.. Elark's
al published article having
sl'h the Salem school board
sm schools. and money
y the board n main>.:niny
=, institutions of learning.
e'ark stated that "ther,. are
4 ss.cai culture directors" in
Snools. W. C. winslow. n
1 -. oi the board, said today:
sa'einent is false. There
brsa. liye physical education
~ Ii Salem is to comply
Il, = s'ate law in giving every
~ minutes of gym work
4 - tnan five Instructors
-, Good Investment
sAing of Mr.. clark's state
mat the domestic science
sos' considerable more
'w, originally estimated.
\. oN said: This was due
h. 'e. that the cottage. as
- accommodations for IL
i -. snd has been made a
|z.l,s investment than we
-. Planned From this in
return Of $3.50 will
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-03
Argentina May
Quit League, OF
Nations, RurrlCI

Buenos Aires, Dee. s. ReiectA
by the assembly OF The leagues
nations OF ArgeutIna proposals
favor OF the Admission of all eor
tries to the lea guC may resuiE
the withdrawal OF this country IA
the league. 1t W. learned here 4
night. 1t was said that a cahieGrs
was expected Prom Houorio Pue]
redon, Argentina foreign miuist
and chief of tn Argentine deIea
ton at Geneva, notifying the q
ernment of his decision ia the I'D
ter.
Foreign Minbter PunyrredOHl
understood to h. 10 received lustca
tions from his government bed
leaving for Europe to withdl
from the League II ii appeared /
assembly would refuse admissiou.
al sovereign ST. cs. ana il Argi
tina's proposal Tor the constit0ei
of the council on basis Of eQrs
lity Of represent ton of an natiqs
was not adopted
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-03
League Members Say
Disputed Clause May
Lose Place In I reat,
Success Of Amendment, if fPresented, Viewe'
as Likely; Greece Expected to Lose Repre-
sentative on Council; BraziPs Chances ol
Retaining Seat Deemed Assured

out. clearly by questioning \. j. Bs
four OF Great Britain.
The committee to which was y +
ferred the question of now
choose the four elective mem1esf
of the council OF the league hail nd
reported The question is whethss
these members shall be elected II
four years or two and it is still ID
Ing debated whether their terms n
office should begin from the firs
entry of the council into operatipl
or from the present meeting OF tA
assembly. IL the latter idea pty
wallis the four Representatives tnt4l
be elected here.
The chance Of Brazil returning q
her place on the council is cons4l
cred excellent but Greece, 1t
thought. will lose hor place. III
Costa Rice Wins Place.
Geneva, Dec. 3 The league Z
nations committed on the admtnis
tration of new states today reeoIs
mended unanimously the admiSsisA
iof Costa Rica into the league ass
sovereign state The United StatH
and twelve other countries tity
recognized the De lure governmes
iof Costa Rica. 3itw pointed out.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-03
Men
Organize To
Back Sports
Willamette Athletic
Boosters Club Is
Formed to Support
Varsity Teams

Marking the first concerted ef-
fort on the part of Salem as a
community to give organized sup
port to athletics ~ Will re urt-
versity, group u ru, less and
professional men. c.,lisd into an
impromptu meeting at the Spa this
noon, formed the Willamette Ath-
letic Boosters club, which has as
its object the furtherance of whole
some intercollegiate athletics In
the local university.
Olinger President
DrgTH, n. Olinger was named
president OF the club and the 9TH
err officers selected were: Geo.
Griffith, vice presidents; Harry N
Grain, secretary; Harry Wendcroth
treasurer. An executive COMMITTEES
of five members is to be appoint
ed within the next two, days.
Called with the expressed pur-
pose Of sounding out the sentiment
In Salem regarding the advisable
L ity of willamette university at
tempting to enter the 1921 with
| a full schedule Of games witt
northwest conference teams, three
games to be phyeo in Salem. tht
meeting unanimously endorsed
the proposal and pledged theil
support to Coach Mathews in whai
ever efforts he may make to fur
lther conference athletic contests
for Salem and improve the teams
representing willamette.
Seek Membership
while at Inter date the clul
may undertake the work OF max
ling much needed improvements OF
Sweatland field and the grand,
stand and bleachers, for the pres
ent 1t will satisfy itself with var
ious manifestations Of its mora
support. The drive for members
| to be enrolled without any initia
ton or membership fees. will pla.
an important part IN tne lhitia
program. and 1t is hoped to enrol
every athletic fan in Salem and vi
cinity In the organization.
The drive for members will
open next week with committe
consisting of curtiss Cross. Pau
Wallace. Frank Myers. Paul H1us
er and J. Adolph pushing the cam
paign.
Those who attended the meetin
this noon were DIR. II. II. olingei
C. b. Clapcey. Harry Wenderotf
Osoar Gingrich. Harry N. Crair
! Curtiss Cross. Frank Myers, Pal
Hauser. Charles Knowland, Gee
w. Hug. w. NJ. Hamilton. Lloy
Rigdon, c.. Griffith. Paul wallao
and Coach Mathews.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-03
New PoliceCode
Ernbodies Strict
Physique Tests

A strict physical examination is
provided for by the police ordi-
nance recently drafted by the city
attorney at the request of the com
mittee on health and police. The
new ordinance is similar to that EN-
bodied in the laws of class one ci-
ties and will probably come up be-
fore the salem council at the next
meeting.
Adoption of the new ordinance in
its entirety Will require the amend
ment or repeal of several existing
charter amendment. The new po-
lice code will embody special claus
es pertaining to the personnel. ap.
pearance, equipment and pay OF
members of the police force.
One section of the ordinance as
l.afted, provides for the equip
ment Of ali officers with revolvers
of SO calibre special, Smith & Wes-
son make. weapons must be clean
ed and oiled and will be inspected
each week by the chief of police or
chairman of the police committee
Another requirement is that all Of
ficers not on special duty wear uni
| forms complete in all details.
Records of conditions of weapons
personal appearance will be made
matters of record and submitted tc
THE police committee each month.
Will Provide Promotion.
J AS to pay, officers will be classi
flied with reference to service, a.
! follows: Glass three. 1925 pei
month, which includes new mer
and not qualifying for classes on'
, and two; class two. $t35 per monti
for men who have served continu
ously for not less than two years
class three. s145 per month, to b.
paid members of the force Wit
have with records of at last foui
Years of continuous service. Meri
torious service. character and othe
qualifications will be noted upoi
service records.
The physical tests are to be base,
upon usual police requirements de
signed to provide able bodied mel
for efficiency and progress in de
apartments similar TO that of thi
city.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-03
Catholic Missions
Are Co-ordinated

Cincinnati. Ohio. Dec. s.-Pre-
Iates Of the Catholic church from
throughout the United states, meet
ing in Cincinnati yesterday, affect
ed a permanent organization of the
Catholic church missions OF the
United States. Its purpose is to ar
ouse an active interest In home and
foreign Catholic missions In every
parish in the country and to CO.
ordinate under the direction OF one
body all the work along this line
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-03
Mail Train
Robbed Near
Minneapolis
Masked Bandits Take
100 Pieces Registered
Matter After Tying
Postal Clerks

Minneapolis, NIinn.. Dec. 8.
-Registered mail unofficial
ly valued at from $25,O00 to
$75,O0O was stolen today by
three bandits who held up the
clerks in a mail car OF the
Mobridge- minneapolis train
on the Chicago, Milwaukee and
1 st. Paul railroad between
Hopkins and Minneapolis. The
i bandits escaped.
, Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 3.-One
hundred pieces of registered mai
were taken from the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul passenger train
No. 6, by two masked bandits
shortly after 7 a. m. today, accord
ing to postal officials. The bandits
are believed to have boarded the
train at Hopkins, a short distance
but of Minneapolis. When almost
within the city limits they entered
the mail car, bound and gagged the
crew and jumped from the moving
train with the loot.
No estimate of the loss has beer
made either by postal authorities q
police.
The three clerks in the car. p. A
Ankle, Minneapolis. and F. c. Ious
Iey and A. e. Ostman, st. Paul. saie
they did not know the bandits wer'
aboard the train until the com
tnand to deliver the registered mai
was heard. The three were forced
to being bound and were lying OF
the floor of the car, hog tied. whei
the train stopped at the station.
The police believe the bandits es
capped In an automobile after the'
jumped from the train.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-03
Father Beats Him
Up, Man, Terribly
Bruised, Asserts

Arrangement Of George Aschen-
brenner, about IS years of as-,
said to be an ex-convict, charged
by his son, J. A. Aschenbrenner,
with assault and battery, will be
held in the justice court this after
noon following his arrest near JEFF
ferson this morning by Constable
Walter DeLong.
The younger Aschenbrenner, ap-
parently over 80 years old, his eyes
blacked, his face cut and swollen,
appeared in the justice court yes
terday afternoon and swore out a
warrant for the arrest of his ia
ther. According to his story. he
was attacked by the elder Aschen-
brenner when he attempted to stop
his father from taking some bed
ding from his farmouse near JEFF
ferson. In the fight that followed
he was knocked senseless with a
club. he said, and was rnen bea.cn
terribly.
Father Tells Story.
Constable DeLong located the
father this morning after making
two trips to the jefferson district
He experienced no difficulty in ar
resting his man.
Aschenbrenner, the elder, talked
readily of the trouble he had with
his son as he waited for Judge I'm
ruh this afternoon. He declared
that the bed was his own and thai
he was taking it from the farm
house which, he says, belongs tt
him. He was assaulted by his son
he stated, and in the fight which
followed he says he was the victor
This statement would seem to b,
borne out by the condition of thu
younger Aschenbrenner's face ant
head which were badly lacerated
The father claims, however, that h
iempioyed nothing but his fists dur
ing the progress of the melee.
Wife Took Hasd, Claim.
The elder Aschenbrenner refuses
to say whether or not he will plea'
guilty. He is waiting. he said, +
confer with his attorney.
| During the fight, the father said
his daughter-in-law, who had beel
sick in bed. jumped to the assist
ance of her husband and the elder
| ly man displayed the injuries h
sustained when the board, whicl
he says she employed, was welded
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-03
Oregon Senate
Members Seek
To Block Dam

Washington, Dec. 8. - Senator
Chamberlain and Representative
Sinnott OF oregon appeared before
Secretary Payne late yesterday as
Representatives of the water users
OF the klamath, oregon. reclama-
tion project to ask cancellation of
the. contract with the California
and Oregon Power company for
construction of dam at the head
OF Klamath lake free of cost to the
government. Failing cancellation,
they recommended various amend
ments calculated to protect the wa
ter users.
The klamath Falls chamber Of
commerce findings were conveyed
to Secretary Payne by Senator
Chamberlain and Representative
Sinnott. Secretary Payne took the
matter under advisement.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-03
Mysteries In
Ha1lloll Case
Multiplied
Trunks Of Suspected
Woman Reveal No
Clues; Are Opened
Illegally, Claim

Ardmore, OKLA. Dec. 3.-No rep
resentative Of Russell r. Brown.
county attorney, was present at the
opening in Kansas City, Mo-, yesters
day, of two trunks said by the po-
lice OF that city to be the property
of Cara Smith, wanted here in con
nection with the fatal shooting or
Jake l.. Hamon, republican ma
tional committeeman of Oklahoma.
Mr.. Brown made this announce
ment today when questioned as TO
the name of the person who Kansas
City police said represented Mr.
Brown at the opening Of the trunks.
No Clues Revealed.
Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 3.-The
contents of two trunks, said by. the
police to be the property of Clara
Smith, sought by the authorities IN
connection with the shooting OF
Jake L. Hamon, republican nation
al committeeman of Oklahoma,
was being held at police headquar-
ters here today pending word from
Ardmore, Okla, officials as to what
disposition shall be made of them
The trunks, which arrived here
soon after the shooting of Hamon
were opened at the request of Rus
sell Brown, county prosecutor Of
Ardmore. in the hope that some
thing might be found that woulo
light on the case. According to the
police, however, the examination
revealed nothing, the contents be
ing made up of wOman's wearing
apparel, photograph of Hamor
land one of Miss Smith, together
with a collection of newpaper clip
pings and book of verse. No let
/ ters or writings of personal ma
ture were found.
Hamon Agent watched.
Ardmore, Okla, Dec. 3.-Pend
ing word of arrest or further trace
of Clara Smith, wanted in connc.
tion with the fatal shooting of JAKE
l.. Hamon, republican nationa
committeeman from Oklahoma au
! thorities here divided interest be
tween the search for the yount
woman and the trip of Frank L
Ketch, who was lannon's business
manager, to Fort Worth, Texas.
/ County Attorney Russell Brown
who before lannon's death filed
complaint charging Miss Smith
who was known as lannon's secre
tary, with assault with intent t
kill, had traced a woman who an
swered the description of Mis-
Smith to Cisco. Texas, where sh
bought railroad ticket for y.
i Paso.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-03
"Mrs. Grundy" Hops
On Dancers; Many
Students Tn Bad

Milton, Ohio. Dec. S--A discns-
sion of the propriety of dancing.
precipitated by the first dance
held here in 35 years. threatens
disruption of Milton college CIR
cles. Arthur NJ. Mills, editor OF tne
college paper has resigned as a
result of criticism following the
ball it was learned today and the
college faculty. it is reported Is
discussing proposals to make par
ticipation in a dance an oftense
punishable by expulsion
A dancing exhibition given BY
three girls in modified ballot cos
,ume at a literary society meeting
was denounced in chapel by w. Z
Daland. president Of the college
Dancing, card playing and uss
of tobacco are rigidiy prohibited
at the college
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-03
Blame POISONED"
Apple For Death
OF Young Child

Portland. Or. Dec. 3.-Charles
Allen. three year old son of Mr..
and Mrs. II. l.. Allen. died last
night. Three other members of
the family are Ill though not SER
iously. Some neighSors assa were
reported III. DR.. Clyde Nrn Vle-
rah who was called said the child
probably died from eating an ap-
pie poisoned with a spray. Other
members of the family and the
neighbors who became Ill had eat
en- Of the apples. the family re-
ported.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-03
Collins Pleads
Guilty to Theft
OF Train Mail

Des Moines. Iowa, Dec. 3.-Keith
Collins. one of the alleged mail
bandits, who robbed registered
mail car ateCouncil Bluffs. pleaded
guilty in the United States district
court today.
Collins pleaded guilty to an in
dictment in six counts, returned by
the federal grand jury here. Judge
Martin j. Wade sentenced him to
is years in prison.
The indictment charged Collins
with stealing five mail pouches and
with opening mail pouches and TAX
ing therefrom money and bonds.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-03
||e|Sho't
E,ola
lan'sIife
y A. NIFTY, 50, is
nd Dead at Home
Night; Suicide is
pry Advanced

sght arm dangling over the
M aid chair in which his
II found lifeless, a .3S cali
! leaning between his knees,
\ terribly disfigured by the
bich ended his life, George
IA farmer, apparently about
4 of age. was found dead in
Ia at Eola about $40 O'Clock
INT.
| Suicide Is Theory.
be is believed by friends and
4 A. NJ. CROUCH to have
4 to a climax a tragedy about
|there is but little known
|dy made manifest by NIFTY
l several weeks of silent
II and a never-broken state
Incholy. No inquest Will DC
hr. Clough stated.
n life was ended in the
house in which his mother
away on June 9, and In
his father died on August 20
|eyeral weeks he had beer
htly worried about some
|Eola acquaintances OF NIFTY
broner Clough, and for SONS
Z had been in i'll health.
Woman Hears Shot.
Il was discovered by Eola
Its after Mrs. c. c, Smith
home is located near tht
residence, heard the fata
The bullet, apparently sen
e dead mans own hand
him at the left of his nose
BLOW his left eye, tearing of
p Of his head. No messag'
kind was lSft by the deae
II took to brooding man.
ago, according to Thomal
IN, an Eola hop grower. whit
|ell acquainted with NIFTY. Fl
\ reasons are not considered
iause Of the alleged suicide
'ty is said to have been fairl,
'rous. He had lived at Fol,
my years.
)ressed In Work Clothes.
m found, NIFTY was dressed
weekday working clothes
pay was brought back to Sa
St night by Coroner Clough.
Y is survived by two brothers
neral will be held tomorroy
Don at ? o'clock from a.
4 clough chapel. Intermen
made in the City View Gem
p"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-03
|giniiaIls To
Preet Harding
saturday Morn

rolnt Comfort, Va. Dec. g.
"a VIII extend a fitting well
y tne president-elect and
harding on their arrival to-
Nv from Panama. From the
aey land from the steamship,
es' until they leave on the
ominlon for Washington. d,
q TWO days visit, Virginian
sal'y will hold sway and poll.
y be forgotten.
up.on Roads cities will honor
IVY elected president Satur.
~ western part of the state
,sno It's welcome on Sunday
,e :. VISITS the Elks national
- bedford City to deliver the
[f. memorial address before
I'm all parts of the country
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-03
Elimination of Article Ten IS Held Likely
Two Flies Killed
Now Equal to
324,OO0, 900 Later

New York. Dec. 8. - One
pair of flies effectively swat
ted now will avert the possi-
BILE plague Of 324.000.000 po-
tential descendants merit au-
tumn. it is asserted on posters
circulated today by the Mer-
chants association Of New
York city, which launched "a
Writer fly swatting campaign.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-03
Enlists In Army
On Election Bet

Marion. Ohio. Dec. 3.-An cleo
ton bet was paid here when clar-
ence II. Burk Of I-atrobe. Pa. en-
listed In the army
Barl bet his brother that II Sena-
tor Harding proved the successful
candidate for president. he would
enlist In the navy for four years.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-03
Ritual of Lodge Is
:: Picked Up On =:
Street Here by Cop

The ritual of the United Artisans
lodge was found on a street here
last night BY Officer o. r. Victor.
according to his report made at
headquarters. The blue coat left
note on the police blotter that
proper persons "can have It by call
ing at $50 North Cottage street"
The document. Il was stated. was
taken home by Officer Victor. II
was found. he said. on High street
between Court and State streets.
BY whom It was lost. police to do
not know.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-03

Bend lodge B. P. o. z. celebrated
the coupIetion of Its new ss9.Ooe
home with a banquet. at whieh an
elk was barbecued ard $50 pounds
of turkey served.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-03

I The assessment rolls of Douglas
county show a valuation of $685.
235.245, an increase of over $4,000
900 over last year.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-03
Circulation

..,on OF salem 1900, 42Ss;
A ~ I4,Os4; 1920, 17,o7s. IS.
y. county 1920. 47.177; Polk
.ssr of Audit Rureau OF Circn.
sdcn. Associated fress sun
Leased Wire.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-03

OREGON. 1Wnieht and Sal turday
ralns strong 10 whole sontheasterly
gales. v ~ ~ = 'l's'g
The Washington times., 1920-07-07
BODY OF AMERICAN ACE
TO Be SENT TO SISTER
War Department Has Difficulty in
Locating Nearest Relative of
Lieut.. Patrick Logan,

The body of Lieut.. Patrick Logan.
American aviator, reputed to be the
worlds premier daredevil stunt flyer,
who was killed yesterday at Dundalk
Flying Field in Baltimore, when the
plane he was flying dashed to the
earth. will be sent to Howell, Mich,
tomorrow for interment.
Because of the failure OF Lieuten-
ant Logan to put the name of his
nearest OF kin on his enlistment
blank. the War Department had con-
siderable Difficulty in locating his
sister. Mrs. y. +. Buckner, who re-
sides in Howell
Ten airplanes from Boiling Field
few over to Baltimore yesterday, pi-
loted by members Of the Tenth flying
squadron. The planes circled the spot
where Logan met his death.
Before entering the army, Licuten'
ant Logan was an adjuster on the
Michigan Central railroad. He en-
tered the service in Chicago. June II,
1917. and after learning the rudiments
Of fying he was sent to France and
was for a month stationed at 1sseu-
dun. He was scheduled to engage
in an air combat on the day the ar
mistice ~as signed. He returned
from overseas in March, 1919 After
being stationed Tor time at Roosc-
volt Field. Long Island, he came to
Rolling Field.