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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
New Mexico and Colorado.

New Mexico and Colorado.
Unless there is an abandonment
of the folly of pleasure hunting
and a revival of learning what kind
of human will We have in another.
generations" Mrs. Bradford asked.
Right now we are spending four
times as much for chewing gum in
the United States as we are for
educational purposes.
I'VE are spending seven times as
much for tobacco as for education,
and fifteen times as much for sodas
and soft drinks as for the inculca-
tion of learning"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
Panama YaIlks
Oppose Free Toll
For US. Ships

Balboa, Canal Zone. Dec. "a
The Americans in the Panama Ca
nal Zone are. unalterably opposed
to free tolls for American ships.
When President-elect Harding re
Gently paid visit to the canal zone
he was greeter with open hearted
welcome, but was frankly told by
all those whose opinion he soughi
that the people of the zone do not
endorse his views with regard to
free tolls for American ships pass
sition to free tolls is also shared by
the people of the republic of Pan
anna.
The opposition 10 free tolls for
American ships is a personal mat
ter with every resident of the Ca
nal Zone, the great majority of
whom are employees on the Canal.
The people of the Zone argue thai
free tolls for American ships must
reduce the revenues of the Canal
and that the cost of maintenance
cannot be reduced, therefore free
tolls will mean larger appropria-
tions will mean that congress will
seek economy in the administrator
and operation of the canal and they
fear that the first act of economy
will be reduction of working for
ces throwing many people out oil
employment, and there are few of
the employees here who are anxious
to leave the zone. which has be-
come home to them.
Another reason for opposition to
free tolls for American ships is the
fear that it would impede the prog
ress of business in Panama The
canal has been responsible for a
great boom in business in Panama.
Many Americans entering the fields
of commerce to meet with success
Almost every ship passing through
the canal leaves some money in one
or another place. There is very
prevalent feeling that if foreign
ships are charged for canal passage
while American ships are not charg
ed that there will be many of the
foreign ships which will avoid
passage through the canal seeking
some other course, and thus caus-
ing the business of Panama to suf-
fer.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
Mexican Police
Form Syndicate

Mexico City, Mexico, Dec. "a. -
Gendarmes. or policemen, of the
Mexican capital have formed a
Syndicate with strongly socia-
Iistic leaning. and have invited the
police of other cities to take the
same action.
No effort has been made to re-
sist this movement, although it Is
admitted that the Syndicate" may
weaken discipline and make this
arm of the government less de-
pendable in an hour of stress.
1t has been rumored for some
time that radicals were secretly at
work among the policemen here
and also the soldiers stationed in
the vicinity OF the capital.
The recent increase in wages
granted the Mexico City police
men, It is said, was for the purpose
of checking unrest and defeating
the schemes of the agitators. The
steps were successful While
there were policemen's strikes in a
number of cities, there was no
trouble here during the wave of
labor trouble a short time ago.
But 1t is now said that the
Mexico City policemen are not sat
isfied, although they are tho best
paid in Mexico. Before they re-
ceived their advance they were
getting two ond a half pesos day,
or $1.25 in American money. Their
salaries have been doubled ana
they have been provided with new
and ornate uniforms,
Stirred by Radicals.
Agitators have told them that
they have gained their con-
cessions through fear of a strike
and because of the police strikes
in other places. Radicals have
also told them of the much high
.er pay received by the policemen
in American cities, the New York
scale of police earnings being a
favorite eheme.
AS the police syndicate" has
taken steps to become affiliated
with a labor federation of extreme
~ radical leadership, there is un-
easiness as to the future. 1t is
feared that If there is a radical or
Bolshevik outbreak the police can
not be depended upon to main
tain order.
owing to the present situation
in Mexico. it would be difficult and
hazardous for the government to
take action to discourage police
"syndlcates." The country is full of
wild, radical ideas and agitators
keep vigilant watch for opportuni--
~ to raise an outcry in furtherance
of their dreams of a. social
revolution"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
Film Explodes;
Silverton Show
House Damaged

Silverton, Ore, Dec. 24.-A seri-
Gus conflagration was narrowly
averted at the Gem Theatre a few
nights ago, when fire started in the
was operating the machine when
the film caught fire. The ma
chine was ruined and the building
slightly damaged by fire and
water. The fire department re-
sponded quickly and the flames
were eXtinguished. The hydrants
where the hose We're attached had
not been opened for some time, it is
said, and when a stream of water
was thrown in the building it car
RED mud which was scattered over
the floor and on the walls of the
causing considerable
damage. The exact amount of
damage has not yet been estimated,
but it is believed that it will run
considerably over $1,000.
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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
Shriners to Hold
Ceremonial In
Tacoma Jan. 8

Tacoma Wash, Dec. 24.-Twen-
ty-three Mystic Shrine temples on
the Pacific coast will hold a cere-
monial here on January in homer
of Ellis Lewis Garretson, imperial
potentate of the shrine in North
Several hundred Shrine
from all Pacific coast
cities will be taken into the order
as part of the ceremonial.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
Interesting
Paintings at
Nomking Cafe

The management of the Nom
KING Cafe has just added some
unusually interesting pictures to
the decorations of this popular re-
sort They consist of six large oil
paintings, six by eight feet. Bnch
one represents a period in the pro-
gress of the Chinese nation. which
is unquestionably THE oldest on
earth, the most misunderstood and
is reliably credited with having
made many discoveries hundreds
of years before any other nation.
The Cave Men
The first picture depicts the
cave man period of about $500 B.
c., when they were the first to
discover the process of fire MAX
ing. A cave man or that period is
In front of his mountain abode in
the act of getting fire from the
friction of two pieces of wood
which he is rubbing together. His
mate with a babe ut her breast
has a pose of astonishment and
wonder at the apparent miracle
he has brought about.
The Dawn of Domestic Pursuits
This picture represents a fish
ing scene of the year 1858 b. C.
About this time the first fishing
snares and nets were invented,
houses were built, and animals
and birds domesticated.
Tho VNi,.se nn,inI 90
The first practice of medicine,
the first study of astronomy and
the first use of the bow and arrow
are represented in this picture.
This was about 2SSS b. c. when
the paper making art was first
discovered by the Chinese.
The Teacher Confucious
The great teacher CONTIGUOUS is
depicted in the next picture Mt
he gates of an ancient city dis
to a group of students. A
leriod of social and religious re-
orm was brought about by him in
,51 b. c. He was the first great |
eacher of all recorded time.
The Great Wall
The subject of the next picture
5 the great wall of China which
vas commenced in the third CEN
ury 3. c. and when completed ex-
ended from Mongolia to the yell
ow Sea 1890 miles. This was the
most gigantic piece of defensive
work the world has
Known.
NOmking
The capital of the new repub-
ic of China, Nomking, from which
he Cafe takes its nfme, is the
uhject of the last picture. Nom
ting is a modern fortified city
whose architecture represents mod
rn and ancient China.
Those who have seen these pic
ures do not hesitate in expressing
heir appreciation of their edu-
ative worth ms well as their dec
rative value.
We have secured some extra
inc young turkeys for Christmas
inner. Make your reservations
ow.
Nomking Cafe. formhrly, Can
IN. American and Chinese dishes.
621k n. Commercial street.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
4um Given
,redit In Brazil
Through Treaty

Washington, Dec. PA COM
me sreaty between Brazil and
Be has been completed
who credit amounting to $14,-
ESQ, . Is opened to the Belgian
>gove lment at the Bank of Brazil,
the apartment of commerce is
informed.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
II Ourht 10 Be.

A hinese university has collect
ed 170 varieties of silk worm eggs
for use in connection with course
ieulture. believed to be the
most complete collection ever
made.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
Broom with Electric Light

An inventor in Maryland has
perfected a small electric light to
be attached to broom to light up
dark corners when his wife sweeps
the floors.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
Taking Chinese Censns

The inhabitants of China are
counted every year in a curious
manner. The oldest master of
every ten houses has to count the
families and make a list, which is
sent to the imperial tax-house.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
Very Lucky

"A motor car containing six peo-
pie recently dashed over preci-
pice in France 1850 feet high. The
motorists escaped without injuries
more serious than bruises.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
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Ielamatb arle Pasas aaa,II nm a Pine -,
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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24

Miss Virginia May Murray. head
OF the Travellers Aid society of
New York city, has been appointed
head of the Detroit Women's Po-
lice bureau. DR.. James w, Inches,
police commissioner of Detroit, ex-
planned that while Miss Murray will
give the greater part of her time
to her work in Detroit, she is not
quitting entirely her New York af-
fihations. The aim of the Wo-
mans Police bureau is to conserve
and protect the interests of wo-
men and girls of Detroit.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24

Joseph N. Sharkey. chief clerk
at the White House. leaving the
executive mansion with President
Wilson's last message 10 congress.
President Wilson hoped until the
last hour TO personally address
congress. He took the advice of
his physician. however, and Mr..
Sharkey carried the document 70
both the senate and the house.
where it was read.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24

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we haven't got out a pros
pee. yet. The confounded print
er wants his pay in advance"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
i Iexperienced Prlnter.

new company is capitalized j
at $4,000, 00O."
-. 80 80
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24

I, let me see your prospsc-
tus
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-05-23
CARRANZA SETS OUT FOR
 HILLS AFTER GETAWAY

WASHINGTON, May I6-venusti- ano Carranza. constitutional presi- dent of Mexico was pictured today by Alvaro, Oregon. who forced him to flee from the capital a week ago. as fugitive in the mountains some where between Mexico City and Vera Cruz.
 Official reports on the flight near San Marcos between the revolution ary forces and a. few loyal detach- ments of Carranza's army were lack. ing. but press dispatches from Vera Cruz also told of Carranzas escape through the revolutionary. lines, ap- paren,ly setting al rest all reports of the deposed leaders surrender.
 There were indications that the re- voiutionist attack had not been press ed. due. it was believed. to Obregon's 5 orders. Obregon had sent a messen- ger to Carranza to offer him safe conduct to leave the country if he desired to surrender. and strict in. junction was placed on the revolu- tionary officers not to in;ure the aged president if he were captured.
 Obregons report said Carranza, ac- companied by small escort, was making for the surrounding noun. tains but that ne --,:s he;-s pursued
 While American officials regail l the escape of Carranza as the pos sible basis of a counter uprising, the belief that he would be able 10 avail himself of the opportunity was no, widely expected.
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-05-23
STATE LAND LEASING CHARGES TO BE AIRED
 BY BOARD MAY 9

PHOENIX. May 20.-Complaint of Dr. E. B. Parrin against other appli. cants for leases on state lands to which he lays claim vii be consid- cred at a special meeting of the state land board May 25. it was announced today.
 The hearing will not concern it. self. it was said. with, charges D. Perrin made before the land board Monday night agains, William A Moeur. commissioner, in which vio- lations of law were alleged. but will deal only with the equities of the applications.
 Dr. Perrin. whose home is in Will Hams, Ariz. and who is said to be the owner of more than 200, 900 acres os land in various parts of the state told the board Monday night he had made application for many sections of state land situated between sec tions which he owned. He declared his applications had been unsuccess. ful and that he had been given the impression that further efforts would be waster. Other applicants had been accorded leases on the land, he as. serted.
 The position of Commissioner Mouer. as stated to the board, was that Dr. Perrin had proposed to oust certain settlers on the state land, whereas other applicants had prom ised 10 buy them out. He added tha, Dr. Perrin had not been denied a hearing by the state land depart ment.
 The hearing May 9 will relate only to the lease transaction, including the application of Dr. Perrin, it was stated.
 Members of the board announced that at the same meeting 1t would be determined whether the Gila bend school section should be sold as ori ginally planned or subdivided into town lots in accordance with a peti ton signed by citizens of that dis trict.
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-05-23
lied by court order before I will pay

tied by court order before I will pay a cent"
 Mir. Adams cited the demand of A. A. worsley. assistant prosecutor in the wootton case. who put in his demand to the county for $500 which was held up by the board. MT. Wors- ley brought suit against the board to force payment and the latter is now pending in the courts.
 should the court decide in Mir. Worsley's favor We will pay the bill. and thereby not lay ourselves liable. but should the decision be in our favor, you can readily see the posi- ton we would be in had We gone ahead and paid the claim and some taxpayer would have sued the board for the return of the money"
 There is only one fair and safe way to handle this affair. and l hope the county attorney will see it as we do. We cannot be blamed for protecting the county money as well as ourselves. and when the court has spoken, we will abide by it's dec.- sion"
 Tn the meantime. the county at torney has announced he intends 10 go ahead and try the blanket case regardless of opinions CT conse- quences That is np 10 him for he runs his own office merely speak for myself as an individual and for one other member Of the board. who cannot be here today"
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-05-23

of the board in judgment upon Land Commissioner Moeur on the ground of the prejudice of the attorney gen eral against the commissioner. The board decided that 1t had not statu- tory power to displace any member of the board. The law provides that only the board may appoint and dis Iha-ge a commissioner with or with. out cause and does not contemplate the disqualification of a member of the board for the performance of this duty.
 The governor was also authorized to employ a hand writing expert to pass upon the signature of the so- called Barrows letter, though it is pretty well settled now that A. F. Parker did not affix the signature Cs Barrows, certainly Barrows did nr.. That point having been estab- lisaed. it is immaterial who signed 1t. as the letter becomes of no eff .act as evidence in the investigation
 While an attempt was being made oT Monday night to secure the names of the stockholders of the Burk- Lead 1T Oil company. of which the land commissioner is one of the promoters Governor Campbell of the board stated that the board would deter mine later how far the inquiry should go in that direction. but so far as known, that matter was not brough. up in the executive session.
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-05-23
HOLD NEARING ON LAND BOARD

HOLD NEARING ON LAND BOARD
 PHOENIX. May 1s.-Further in quiry into the conduct of the state land department marked a meeting of the state land board tonight in the chambers of the supreme court The meeting was one of a series of hear ings which the state land board has been holding. although no formal charges have been filed against Lan1 Commissioner w. A. Moeur or any Of his subordinates. Members of the land board desirous of effecting the removal of the commissioner have ex pressed belief that no formal charges were necessary.
 Dr. E. B. Perrin. of Williams. ratei 1s one of the largest land owners in the state. appeared before the land board tonight as a witness.
 Dr. Perrin testified he was the own. CT of alternate sections of land, ol the checker board system. and that he had attempted to lease sections of state land lying in between. He said his applications were uniformly re. jected and that Commissioner Moeur had informed him he would receive no consideration.
 No action was taken tonight by the board The hearing was continued to an indefinite date.
 A typewriter belonging to the Mansion house, Benson. was intro duced. as the instrument on which the Barrow" letter was alleged to have been written. Miss Bessie Da wis. housekeeper of the hotel. testi fled that only two persons. one oi whom was A. F. Parker, had used the typewriter in the past six months Parker was agent for Barrows in en deavoring 10 secure. state land. Bar rows had testified. but added tha, Parker's services had been dispensed with.
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-05-23
SPARKS WIRES ADAMS ON DEPORTATION EXPENSE

Confirming his telepnone conversa- tion with l. C. E. Adams. chairman of the Board Of Supervisors. J. N. Sparks. member of the board. last evening wired MT. Adams his views on the subject of approving claims m the blanket case to be tried by Coun- ty Attorney French early in June. MT. Sparks wire follows
 Douglas. Arizona. p. m., May r.. 1920.
 l. C. E. Adams. chairman Board of Tombstone. Arizona.
 In accordance with our telephone conversation l agree with you that the board shall not allow any more claims nor make any more expendi- lures in the deportation cases unless ordered 10 do SO by the court. My understanding is that We shall dis allow all such claims. Any further expenditures along this line will be an absolute waste of the taxpayers money ]. N. SPARKS, Member of the Board of Supervisors
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-05-23

test for the presidency of Mexico re- ported to the state department today was regarded as the best indication that de facto government leaders de- sired to eliminate the danger arising from political rivalry Further evi- dence of coordinate action was seen in the announcement that Manuel Palaez. to whom oil producers have paid tribute for several years. had been appointed chief of military op- erations in Tamaulipas state.
 Restoration of wire communication with the capital brought from the American embassy long reports on developments. There was no word, however. as to the fate of Carranza. who has fled to the hills near Jalapa. with revolutionary troops on his trail
 Official advices were summarized by the state department as follows:
 The American embassy al Mexico City reported to the department Of state today under the date of yester- day that Gen. Pablo Gonzales has publicly surrendered his authority to .Le provisional presidency
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-05-23

but ever mindful of the best inter ests of the community and the coun- ty, hereby petition the honorable county attorney. and the court to at once take what legal steps are avail able and proper to drop the deporta- ton cases. and thereby save the peo- pie of the county the large amount of public money. the loss of time and personal funds. and the general dissatisfaction would entail. and:
 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED. that the attention of the esteemed officials involved be called to the trend of sentiment in the county against a further widespread belief that there is less chance of a convic- ton now than when the Woot,on case was placed upon the court cal endar, to the general business con dition of the county which demands re;renchment rather than ruthless wastage of funds. and to the apparent fact that the waging of these trials is calculated to foment class strife, breed spirit of malice and prevent the establishment and maintenance of anicable relations communities must have if they expect to prosper and grow. and;
 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of these resolutions be sent to the honorable county attor- ney. the honorable judge of the su- perior court of Cochise county, fo- their respectful perusal and consider ation.
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-05-23
LOCAL CHAMBER MAKES
 . PROTEST AGAINST TRIAL

DOUGLAS. May 20-Resolu;ions suggesting that All available means be taken to have the deportation trials dropped were adopted at a meeting this week of the Douglas chamber of commerce and Eines and addressed 10 the county attor- ney and the trial judge Of the su- perior cour, of Cocnise county.
 The resolutions follow:
 WHEREAS. on last April 90. the jury in the trial of II. E. Wootton. a deefndant in the deportation cases. on the first ballot unanimously sc- quilted him O: the charge, and, by their swift action, showed conclusive ly the mutility of attempting 70 c,.. vict any person similarly accus-6, and;
 WHEREAS. the count attorney re. peatedly has said, or is alleged tc have said, he intended to go aheai with the so-called blanket cases" in. cluding the remaining persons charged by information with the sane offense. and;
 WHEREAS. the expense of the WOotton trial far exceeding any oth- CT case in the history of this county amounting to thousands of dollars making it very evident the "blanke, case" will cost much more, not talk ling into consideration the expendi ture and inconvenience those wha of necessity will be summoned 10: jury duty will have to meet on theiI own account, and;
 wHEREAs. the burden will fall upon taxpayers who already are pay ing higher rates than ever before and will be a useless squanderinE oi money, since, without in any way contemplating the merits of the eases 1t is quite plain to everyeae with knowledge of the circumstances that 10 convictions can be obtained. there fore,
 BE IT RESOLVED. that the Doug las chamber of eoaDerce and mines without prejudice h the prem1sea