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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22
Revision of Tax
Schedule Held
Over To Jan. 6

Washington, Dec. 22,-After a
brief hearing on tax revision, the
house ways and means committee
adjourned today until January 6
on which date it plans to turn its
attention to a general revision OF
the tariff.
While the committee does moi
contemplate further consideration
of tax questions at this session
Chairman Fordney said this die
not mean that new tax laws
would be drafted on the basis OF
information gathered thus far. He
explained that the committee tel
it should start on tariff revision
Immediately after the holidays
and devote itself to that task un
til it was completed.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22
Million Dollar Fire
Wipes out Amusement
Places; One Life Lost

MAY and while there was soilie
ra,,,siop and much excitement
everybody in the building got OUT
-,.i-bo,,t the affair reaching pautc
The flames were first seen Few
-,i,u+es before 10 O'Clock. An houI
- half the .pier and the con-
---.io-s and all adjacent struc-
80 along the ssore lire wee
- or beyond saving and the
fi-amen and police were hurTylhs Z
L.oDle from the hotels and otheI
s,,t,5irgs across the plaza WhlcH
- be-ween the burning secIloil
and that threatened ,,
A. ore O'Clock the fTe was stlii
-,resdine and the Venice ilrei-l-''
No had been reinforced oS appa
- from santa Monica. ocean
- s,5 Los Angeles were un-
--i,,5rg 10 hazard a guess a. @
t--.te- .s-v mart OF the fhickIS
&c m section could be savec.
Tbe1 the wind shifted seaward ahu
n half hour more the IRE Wa
under control. - 80.
Herbert Harlan. a fireman. wa
he man to lose his life ne W
.e,vbt bv the falling walls Of tnt "a.
o-s51 Inn. Charles Kirby, a liis
-.-.-5 rs believed fatally hurl
- f-iI Nth the roof Of the dance
Eau and surgeons said MS skul
was fractured.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22
Lovers Quarrel
Leads to Death
OF Pasadenarl

Pasadena. Cal. Dec. 22.-Mrs.
Ed Bailey, 2I. gave herself up last
night to the police and told them
she had shot and killed Clarence
Hogan Of Oakland. 1T was a
sweetheart's tiff" she said.
The police found Hogan's body
near the corner OF Lincoln and
piedmont streets wheie the woman
said it lay.
Mrs. Bailey. Who mas been living
at the home Of her father. J. 3
Leonard. was out in an automo-
bile with Hogan last night. Ac-
cording to her story, she told Ho-
gan she was going to Kill herself
He asked: "Well. why don't you dc
u2~ she said she then drew a re-
volver ana fired several shots al
him. cne Of which penetrated MS
lungs. He died in a few minutes.
John A. Harries, who lives neal
the scene Of the shooting, heard the
shots and woman ST "a ''
ming 10 the automobile, he ana an
other nelghbor saw Mrs. Bailey
i've shot a man. Get help" sn'
said. according TO their statement
A doctor was called. but Hogan
was dead when he arrived.
Mrs. Bailey said she had nus
band in Winnipeg. Hogan lived II
an apartment here He was sales
man.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22
Bearcats Coach
To Study Plays
AT Big Contest

To enable him to study the best
tactics and methods used in the
gridiron game, and following out
the movement recently inaugurated
by the organization of the william
cite Athletic Boosters club to fur
ther the athletic interests of VIII
lamette university, a group of local
football fans have announced that
they will send Coach r. l.. Ma
thews to Pasadena to witness the
New Years day game between Cal
ifornia and Ohio.
Among those who organized and
are pushing the movement the be-
lief is general that the Pasadena
game will hold more for the stu
dent Of football In the way OF
strategy than any played on the
coast in recent years, and they are
confident that the knowledge OBJ
tanned by Coach Mathews will be
extremely valuable In his work Of
developing the Bearcat clever
next season.
Coach Mathews will probably
leave early next week.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22

children, poorly clad, sometimes
hungry, but always confident that
Santa Claus will not forget-if
people could see these children we
would have no trouble in raising
the necessary money. But as it is,
the average man is unable to ap-
preciate just what the conditions
are"
For those children of the poor
who have not been remembered,
the Salvation Army will have a
Christmas tree at the Salem armory
on the evening of December 20.
The organization is prepared to
supply the needs of about $50 little
.boys and girls, and no less than
that number is expected to be pres
ent.
Approximately 65 baskets con-
tanning food. clothing and toys are
to be distributed by the Salvation
Army if sufficient funds are raised.
Donations of any kind will be glad
ly received at the Salvation Army
hall.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22
Harding Denies
Hughes Offered
Cabinet Berth

Marion. Ohio. Dec. 22.-Presi-
dent-elect Harding today denied
published statements that he had
offered to Charles Evans Hughes
the appointment of secretary Of
state In his cabinet.
''I find this one of the complete
bits of holiday fiction writing that
has yet been brought to my atten-
tion," he told correspondents at his
home here.
New York, Dec. 22.-Charles e.
Hughes in a statement here today
characterized published reports
that he had been rendered the
appointment of secretary of state
in the Harding cabinet as "irre-
sponsible rumors."
~ do not care to discuss them
he added.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22
Bank Messenger
Robbed; Police
300 Feet Away

Los Angeles, Cal. Dec. %. - A
messenger employed by the Securi
ty Trust and Savings bank here
was attacked in the heart of the
main business district. shortly be-
fore noon today and robbed of a
satchel containing $500, accord
ing to his report to the bank.
The satchel with which the man
fled contained $4,000 in non-ne-
gotiable checks and $4,000 in old,
ragged currency that was being
taken to a national bank for re-
demption.
The robbery occurred while a
Stock Exchange session was In
progress a few feet away with
tpaffic policeman on the corner
500 feet away and with literally
thousands of Christmas shoppers
and every day workers swarmins
the streets. The robber wore nc
disguise. other than pair Of dark
glasses.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22
Program For
Inauguration
IsAnnounced
Wilson to Accompany
Harding to Capitol
March 4 and: Enter
tain at Lunch

Washington, Dec. 22.-President
Wilson plans to accompany
President-elect Harding from the
white house to the capitol March
and back again to the white
house for luncheon as is the us
ual custom when a new chief ex-
ecutive is inaugurated.
Joseph P. Tumulty, secretary
to the president, said today that
Mr.. Wilson had outlined to him
yesterday his plans with regard
to Inauguration day.
Mr.. Harding will call at the
white house just before noon and
will be received by the retiring
executive. They then will ride
down Pennsylvania avenue to the
capitol, where the president-elect
will take the oath of office and
deliver his inaugural address.
Health Improves
The new and retiring president
will lead the usual parade up the
avenue to the white house where
Mr.. Wilson will entertain Mr..
Harding at luncheon. Immediate
ly afterward, President Wilson
will retire to his new home on 5
street to take up his life as a pri-
vate citizen after eight years in
the white house.
The continued steady improve
ment in the presidents health, ac-
cording to Secretary Tumulty, Will
make the contemplated visit of the
| president with President-elect
Harding to the capitol possible
even in the event of the most in
! temperate weather,
May Write History
Mr. Tumulty said today thai
when he visited the president yes
terday he found him in better spir'
its than at any time SINCE he was
taken ill, more than year ago.
The president, MrA Tumulty SAID
stated that he was not greatly In
terested in the writing of memoirs
for an autobiography as it was
form of literature which had neV
err greatly appealed to him. 1t ha
been generally understood tina
when Mr.. Wilson retires from OF
flee he will take up the prepara
ton of a history of the world war
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22
Little GruUes by the
Hundred Thousands
-UnleSS Heb Comes

Over 900 children in eastern and central Europe face
starvation between and the next spring harvest.
Little tots-three and half million of them!
The mind cannot grasp such figures If this number OF
children march four abreast close marching order
army stride the formation would reach from Detroit to
New York and would forty days and forty nights to
pass given point Or visualize these figures in another
way this number of children to die and be buried in
one TRENCH would make continuous $500 miles
long-the distance from San Francisco to New York.
1t Is Childs Right to Live
1t has been sad "Old men make wars young men fight
them but always the children suffer most These children
are the helpless victims the late and they neither
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22
'adde Case
By
Judge Unruh

s that lhe evidence give
'sar old louisa zsis of Sill
WIS not Of nature to war
s',e'inuaRce of the trial.
y Z UHruh yesterday af-
dismissed the case against
-, lsheide Sflverton drug
- who vns charged with
| hiher Of Miss Zeis.
=. unruh dismiEeu the case
| Esly following an admis-
ass zeis relative to GER
l,''le - relationships she had
=. - other men co-ineident-
her association with Fe-
- vas t1lested several
and released on sIoeC
-. . an empIoye Of the Oh
aey in Snverton.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22
of EUery
Nation Essential TO
League, BritOn Says

London, Dec. 22.-David Lloyd
George, the prime minister, presid-
ing at luncheon given today in
the house OF commons for the Brit
ish and dominion delegates 60 the
recent league of nations assembly
in Geneva, declared the league
would never achieve real progress
until all the nations were repre-
sented. Mr.. Lloyd-George said he
looked forward hopefully to the
United States coming into the
league. This, he asserted, was es-
sential. There could be no real
peace, declared the prime minister
until competition in armaments
ceased, and before disarmament
was possible all the nations must
be in the league, for all must
march together.
Mr.. Lloyd George said he was
glad to know that all were doini
something. He asserted that if the
Geneva assembly had iexisted In
August, 1914, the war would hav,
DHEn lIflDDAHlbifs ne Nfh1 Fbi = NaA'tN
would he no obstacle to Germany;
admission TO the league II she man.
Tested an intention to fulfill hel
obligations.
The league had already done
much, the prime minister asserted
ror one thing IT had raised th'
status OF labor throughout th'
world. The labor bureau was do
ing great things he said.
The leagues most conspicuou
work probably was the establish
ment, the premier declared, Of tn
international court Of justice whicl
would have a very determining ef
feet on international justice in III
future.
No league Of nations, however
could possibly be regarded as CON
piete until the United States wa
Included. Mr. LIoyd-George d.
lclared.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22
Annual Pension
Bill Is Reduced
By IA Millions

Washington, Dec. 22.-Carrylng
fourteen million dollars less than
was appropriated for this year, the
annual pension bill was reporsed
out today by the house appropria-
ion committee. tThe total of the
bill is S265,5O0,00O.
House leaders have agreed to
consider the measure tomorrow
with the expectation that 1t will be
passed before adjournment for the
Christmas recess. a.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22

London. Dec. 22.--Italian Cow
ernment forces have established a
close blockade of Fiume by land
and sea, and it seemed possible no
day that fighting might be report
ed at any time. Not only has the
city of Fiume been isolated but the
islands of Arbe, San Marcos and
veglia, which recently were occu-
pied by D'Annunzio legionariess
have been blockaded.
Condition of recognized gravity
have arisen since Captain D'Am--
nunzio announced he would reaist
enforcement Of the treaty Of RN-
pallo. In answer to an ultimafunr
sent him by General Caviglia. corn
mander of Italian troops in the sec'-
ton, he has declared he win fight
until his demands are met.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22
bgcll Labor
Press Attack
Held Unjust

the Portland Metal Trades
Us disapproval of the Pacific
Metal Trades Worker, a
aper in which Salem bust
men have advertised, is un-
Cd and that the attack on r.
aierhOff, its publisher, is un-
nled, are the statements of
Slmeral, head of the local la
ouneil Condemnation of the
Trades Workers by the Port
council is said to have been
pilated by a query concerning
papers standing with oregon
put by the Pendleton coun-
was explained that Pendle-
shed to know whether it
endorse the Metal Trades
NJ for the purpose of aiding it
lcltlag advertising from Pen
business men.
atlVe to the action, the Ore
saoOr Press. the official organ
Ee Metal Trades council of
md, says; "Coincident with
'ion of the Metal Trades
Fh comes the report, which
s to be from authentic
~ nat Mr.. Vanderhoff is
ing to move the office Of pub
"a TO Salem. Oregon, and mat
A discontinue publication of
he'd Trades Worker and the
Flng Trades Worker and issue
2 under the title of the Paci-
|OaS Labor News with the OBJ
soliciting advertising from
p'nS on the coast.
is report has it that A. V. Nc
oi Salem is to be the editor of
aper McAdOo recently began
oalon of the Salem Labor
~ but discontinued publica-
|eler one number was issued. "
SOraIng to the Oregon Labor
Fhen Vanderhoff. publisher
4elal Trades Worker, began
.Isales at Long Beach, Cal,
''N press of California organ
n association for the ex-
o. labor news, Vanderhofi
In out and he then "begar
'-An in his papers articles
we're offered as being from
'ahderhOff news service.
news stories consisted largely
w Rewritten from Other
Vregon Labor Press say!
q The opposition to Van.
y which appears to hav,
each Pacific coast cit,
u mas operated. seems TO b,
~ largely by the belle
ulion!sts that his chief oh
puoilshing labor papers i.
e 'ne prestige of organize,
All soliciting advertising." .
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22
Industry
|,,ds Still
Bays Expert
|. Uncertain for
kriican Gr overs is
\; New Planting
outraged

,ba unforeseen. the un-
4, ,omes to pass hop grow
willamette Valley ana
u. N the Pacific coast has
A 4, neak and, linger as II
4 .,.t in the future marx
he ranks of expanding
A. the opinion of Henry
IN Aurora hop grower,
md daaler in hops on a
nailed by few brokers on
resent Growers Safe
psnts does not predlct
4 tar the hop grower. nor
tangent times for the cul-
N ,be nroduct. He simply
n, in his estimation, the
|Irstry has reached its Ii
,Kpansion in this country
certain conditions vital
Industry undergo a change
IN advising owners of bear
m, tn grub out their hops
N reducing his own acreage
least; rather, he contem-
slight increase of his
burlng the coming year.
Rents in advising the farm
ho contemplates planting
A turn his fields to some
M, at least. until the fut-
the industry shows more
L than at present.
h an extensive grower OF
Ind anxious to protect him
Eainst a glutted market, Mr.
| no. advising others to s'ny
Dontinued on Page Six.)
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22
Dublin Papers
Belittle Import
of Home Rule

Dublin, Dec. 22.-Passage of
the Irish home rule bill by the
British parliament is not viewed
as especially important by news
papers here. 1t is recognized the
bill probably will not be accepted
by either Ulster or the south Of
Ireland, and that the British gov
ernment may never decide to put
its provisions into operation.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22

responsible for the war nor for their coming into the world
Many of these children without either fathers or
mothers they live where local aid and assistance abso
ute impossible help must from outside if they are to
continue to live
Is a ChiId's Life Worth $40?
Ten Dollars-wi life for Of these children 1T
will provide sufficient food and medical care-enough to
stand squarely between life and DEATH
The life of chd-n all Gods earth there is no more
precious and priceless thing.
And at least one little life should be yours to You
who love children surely will take to your hearts of these
innocent little lives You will need further urging. Your
hearts will respond eagerly and generously.
Whatever YOUR gft-Ten Dollars to child Ten
Thousand Dollars to save thousand children send your gift
without delay to any bank church in Salem g. Decke
BACH local chairman
AMERICAS CHRISTMAS GIFT TO THE CHILDREN
OF EUROPE
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22
Denver Cut Off
From Eastern
States by Storm

Denver. Colo, Dec. 22.-Storms
esst Of Denver and the explosion
Of a freight engine south Of here
This morning cut this city off
from wire communication for
time today with ali parts Of the
country. except tina west Of here
Iohn L. Clayton. fireman, Of Den
yer WIS killed when a freight en-
gine on the santa Fe railroad e1-
pIoded near Monument coios
Harry K. Hartman. brakeman
and Harry Pearson. engineer boin
Of Denver. were seriously injured
in the explosion. Ten poles were
blown down. wrecking sixty teie-
rslph and telephone wires.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22
No More Paroles
While Wave of
Crime Exists

Trenton, n. j., Dec. p. - Be
cause of the unusual number OF
crimes throughout the country
the court of pardons today adopt
ed a resolution not to give pardons
or paroles before expiration OF
minimum sentences for murder
robbery. burglary and like offenses
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22
Faculty Fight
On Fraternity
Is Successful

CHAMPAIGN. ILL.,, Dec. 22.-The
University of Illinois chapter oil
Pheta Nu Epsilon, a national Sc
cret interfraternity organization
last night surrendered its charter
TO Dean Clark, who has been fight
ing it for more than a month ana
released the names of its members
TO the council of administration.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22
Grange Voices Protest

objection to any increases IN
salaries of public officials or IN
rates charged for service by puhllc
utility corporations is registered IN
resolutions adopted by Fruitdaie
Grange No. 379. a copy of when
has been received by the public
service commission.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22
Mehama Baby Burned
By Gasoline, Dies On
Way to Hospital Here

Terribly disfigured BY burns ne
received yesterday when some gas
oline near which he had been
standing became ignited. little four
year-old Roland spratt. son Of
Mrs. Mildred spratt Of Aehama
died yesterday afternoon on the
way 10 a Salem hospital.
The lads mother also was -
yerely burned about the face ans
arms when she strove franticalil
10 save her boys life. No inquest
VIII be held. Coroner A. NJ Cloaen
ala today The lremains vers
shipped to Mehama this morning
for burial.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22
President Goes
Window Gazing

Washington. Dec. 22.-President
Wilson went window shopping on
+ street yesterday. viewing th'
crowds and the brightly decoratec
shops from an open automobile
Accompanied by Mrs Wilson, the
president was driven slowly down
one side OF the street which b. the
main artery OF the capitals shop
ping district and back up the 9th
er. few in the hurrying crowds OF
shoppers recognizing she chief eK-
ecutive.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22
PetrograG Scene
of Labor Riot

London, Dec. PA serious labor
riot occurred recently In Petrograd.
says a Helslngfors dispatch to the
Central News under yesterdays
date. in which many persons were
Killed or injured. The riot was
crushed and one hundred and five
laborers were executed. the dis
match adds. The trouble started
when the soviet authorities re-
fused the demand OF the city labor
ers for more food and shortening Of
the working day which Is sixteen
hours.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22
Innocent, Says Man
Held In Salem On
Statutory Charge

The hearing of Sid Fisher ar
rested recently in Tillamook ana
charged with lewd cohabitauon'
will be held tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock in the justice court.
Arraigned yesterday before
Judge G. e. Unruh. Fisher pleaded
not guilty and requested a hearing.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22
Youths Fight
Over Dog; One
Dying, Result

New York, Dec. 22.-Ftght-
ing with a playmate for pos
SESSION of a stray dog, Frank
Verillo, 10, was stabbed. prob
ably fatally, here last night.
James Romanello, 9. with q
dirty little terrier at his heels,
welked into a police station and
surrendered himself.
I'm sorry. He wanted to
take the dog away from me. 1
didn't mean to hurt him." he
sobbed.
The terrier scurried away.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22
Italians Launch Siege
Against D. Annunzio;
Fiurne Under Blockade

Udine Italy, Dec. 22-Fume the stronghold of Captain
Gabrielle DAnnunzio the nsurgent Italian leader is being
oeseged by regular Italian forces.
Rome Dec. 22-General Caviga, commander of the Ita
ian regulars surrounding Fiume has ordered rigorous
blockade of Fume and the Islands of Vega Arbe and San
Marcos He gave 48 hours to those who wish to leave the
blockaded region.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22
Powder Plant Explosion Kills a

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 22.-Four men were killed and two
injured in explosion today in the pressing and pack
ing mill of the Dupont Powder company at Beln village,
miles from here The property damage amounted to
about ten thousand dollars.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22
'GoodfeIloWs' Called On
Empty Stockings Loom;
ToHelp Poor Kids Here
Will You Help?

The Salvation army needs your help in order to supply
the holiday needs of Salem's unfortunate families
Flour meat potatoes canned goods fruit nuts, candy
toys and clothing among the gifts which are desired
Donations should be left at the organizations head
quarters on State street. Will you be "goodfelow?"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22
Former Salemite,
Will Be Returned

Chief of Police Jack Welsh cx-
poets to leave tomorrow for Seat
tie to get A. c. Kelsey, former en-
pIoye Of the state hospital, who is
charged with contributing TO the
delinquency of minor child.
Kelsey was arrested by Seattle
people yesterday after local Off
GERS had wired them Kelsey was In
the Washington metropolis.
Kelsey is said to haveeloped with
16-ycar-old Salem girl several
months ago. II was but recently
he went to Seattle from California.
Il was stated.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22

san Francisco, Dec. 22.-Henry-
r. Bowie, California pioneer re
tired attorney and wealthy land
owner in Hulsborough, south or
San Francisco, died last night "a
the san Mateo Red Cross hospital
after a short illness.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22

The only perfect husband is dead
and not many husband consider Il
worth while 20 go 20 that extreme
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22

Some men are born economical,
others acquire economical habits,
but the majority Of US have
economy forced down our throats
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22
The Weather

OREGON: Tonight and Thurs
day rain west, probably rain or
snow east portion, moderate east
eriy winds.
LOCAL: Maximum temperature
40, minimum 33, set 40. Fair;
south winds. Rainfall 81. River
b,8, falling.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-22
Circulation

..,s for 1920. $3.50. .o,a
sfsrss.s, .,or Of Salem 1900, 425S:
PopulSsi4 as,S i4,Os4; 1920. 1879.
isiv' county 1920. 47.177; Polk
sounty 141Sl'
~. of Audit Bureau OF Circu-
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