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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-01
Lumber Prices
Drop In Astoria

Astoria, Or. Juno II. Effective to-
day, there win be drop In retail
prices Of lumber here. ranging from
81 thousand feet on rough IumbaE
to s15 a thousand on the higher
grades, while the reduction tn the
prices of shingles and lath will he
between 80 and so percent.
In announcing the new scale ssf
prices, Il. X, Booth manager Of the
City Lumber and supply company,
selling agent for the local mills. said:
"The primary object Of this cut IN
prices ID TO clear the mill yards Of
accumulated stocks and at the same
time TO encourage building activities
The transportation system OF the
country is al the present time great
ly overloaded This situation coming
ct the time of the year best adapted
for building on the coast. we are
taking advantage OF the temporary
lull In lumber movements to put in~
TO effect substantial reduction em
all grades OF lumber In the local
markets"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-01
P Palmer Scores
Posts Action
In Deportations

Washington, June l. - Charging
that Louis r. Post. assistant secretary
Of labor had perverted sympathy"
for the criminal anarchist, Attorney
General Palmer told house commit
tee today that In dealing with at
tempts OF the government to rid the
country Of dangerous aliens Mr.. Post
had employed self wilIed and auto
cratic substitute Of his own mistaken
personal viewpoint for the obligations
Of the public law"
Mr. Palmer was testlfying before
the rules committee which is investi-
eating the official conduct Of Mr.. Post
in deportation proceedings.
In answering Mr.. Posts statements
that he had cancelled deportation war
rants only four facts warranted
such action" Mr. Palmer cited num-
erous individual cases which he claim
ed placed the assistant secretary in
"a position Of passive tolerance and
encouragement" Of bolsheylk propa-
ganda.
MFR. Palmer declared Mr., Post had
become factor In the revolutionary
plan" but he credited the assistant sec
retary with having been led into It
"unconsciously.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-01

realized that it might re-
quire changes. To that end
they adopted the fifth article. This
article makes provision for the pro-
posal of amendments either by two
thirds of both houses of congress or
an application of legislatures of two
thirds OF the states. The
proposed change can only become ef-
fective by the ratification of the leg
islatures Of three fourths OF the
states. or by conventions in like
number of states. The method of rati-
fication is left to the choice of con-
gress, Both methods of ratification.
by legislatures or conventions, call for
action by deliberate assembiages rep
resentative Of the people, which 1t
was assumed would voice the will of
the people. The language
of the article is plain. and admits Of
no doubt in its Interpretation. -
''The only question for. determin-
alton is: What did the trainers of the
constitution mean in requiring rati-
fication BY legislatures? That was
not term Of uncertain meaning when
incorporated into the constitution.
. = There can he no question
that the trainers OF the constitution
clearly Understood and carefully used
the terms in which that instrument
referred to the action Of the legisla-
lures of the states, When that direct
action by the people should be had
they were no less accurate in the use
Of apt phraseology to carry out such
PURPOSES
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-01
Contest For
Delegates
Wakes Hot

chicago. June Taking up the
.,,ims of the contest between delegs-
t,o,s from Georgia at its meeting to-
s.v the republican national commit
.sa nlunged into the first fight of real
aoItIcal significance to have a bear
iug on the strength Of presidential
candidates at next weeks convention.
The fight ranged. between regular
ty reported delegation uninstructed
Int which is supposed to favor the
ssnaidacy of Governor Lowden, and
eontesting delegation which has been
instructed for General Wood. Both
allegations have figured in the sen
ate Investigation Of campaign fund
exoenditures. The regularly reported
allegation headed by Henry Lincoln
Johnson, an Atlanta negro, who was
shown to have received $4,000 from
the Lowden fund and the contesting
delegation. or Pickett faction. WIS
shown to have. received at least $10,-
400 from the Wood fund. The second
choice of the regular delegation after
Governor Lowden was said to be
Senator Harding of Ohio.
Night Session Called
The contesting, or Pickett delega-
ton, opened the argument. Former
Governor Hooper of Tennessee acted
as attorney for them.
At the conclusion of Governor HOP
er's argument, the committee took n
luncheon recess and upon reconven-
ing decided upon two hour night
session to speed up the business of
disposing of the remaining eleven coa
tests
Johnson followed Governor Hooper
presenting the case for the regularly
reported delegation.
The next contest on the calendar is
from Louisiana where a regularly re-
ported delegation headed by Nation
al Committeeman Emil Kuntz is be-
ing opposed by a delegation headed
by Victor Loisel of New Orleans. The
cOntestlng delegation is listed among
those favorable to the Wood candidacy
and to Frank H. Hitchcock.
The committee does not hope to
get further than the Louisiana con-
test in its work today.
While the national committee is
grinding away at the contests things
Continued on page two)
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-01
Salem People See
Victim Of Car and
Motorcycle Smash

First definite information OF the fa-
tai collision between an unidentified
automobile and motorcycle. believed
to have been ridden by Chauncey
Reed, Of Corvallis. four miles north OF
Corvallis. late Monday night, was brot
to Saem early Tuesday morning h.y Dr.
and Mrs d. X. Beechler and Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles G. Miller The Salem par
ty Of motorists arrived on the scene OF
the accident at about IL o'clock. only
a short time after the accident occur
red.
The motorcycle bore license number
AMI, showing that 1t belonged to
Chauncey Reed Of Corvallis when
the Beechler and Miller party arrived
four other machines were at the scene
Of the accident. Some one ia the par
" expressed the opinion that thesdead
youth was Chauncey Reed.
The body OF the youth was horribly
mangled, HIS head being crushed and
with hole about two BY four inches
In size clear through his skull. The
motorcycle was wreck.
AS the highway where the accident
occurred is straight and clear, with
ample width for three machines to
pass, tangible cause for the accident Is
lacking. Glass was found forty yards
from where the dead youth lay. indi-
eating that he and his machine, which
lay on ton Of him, were thrown that
distance from whore the compact oc-
Cured. One OF his shoes. believed
stripped from his foot by the motor
cycle chain, was found at consider
able distance from where he lay.
Police in cities and towns through
out the state were aiding in the search
Tuesday for the driver Of the murder
car. From every indication the occus
pants OF. the automobile failed to stop
to determine the extent of damage
done.
1t Is believed that the collision was
head-on, and was caused by the rider
OF the motorcycle being blinded BY
glarlng headlights Of the machine.
The extent Of the damage would indi-
cate that both the machine and motor
cycle were travelling at great speed.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-01
Stricter Traffic
Rule Observance
Is Goal In Salem

Pursuing its policy of giving due
warning before taking action, mem
eefs OF the health and police commit
zee Tuesday declared their intention of
ending greater care to the enforce
ment Of that section of the municipal
Traffic ordinance relating to passing
of autos at street intersections.
Ihe majority Of accidents and col
iiSlons of automobiles in this city are
eaused, In the opinion of Gerald yolk.
enalrlnan of the committee, by mo-
oris's attempting to pass another
auto IN street intersections. In sup
pVrt OF this contention he referred to
.ue collision in which Mrs. Geo. Wa
yrs and Miss Blanche Stevenson mar
lvwiy escaped fatal injury Monday
wheh their cars collided at the cor
aer OF Court and Summer streets.
me city ordinance requires that no
u.o move at a speed greater than
e'sht miles an hour while crossing a
sIeeI intersection, Mr.. volk explain
=. ne said that invariably auto driv-
- speed up in coming to street in
~'see.lons, w jeopardizing any other
,ss NV uriVer that may be approaching
Il sorner nanother street. as well
I violating this clause Of the ordl-
4. - support of statements made BY
f.a. ~, 'oik that most accidents occur
~ Sai lhis cause at street corners, po-
na ~ reports show that this is true.
cb,nss accidents occurring when ma
y "'ss move at speed far in excess
e.sht miles an hour collide at
s'reet corners.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-01

The court declared imperative the
Ohio state constitutional referendum
amendment insofar as it affects rati-
fication of federal amendments.
Ohio supreme court DEGREES dismiss
ing injunetinon proceedings brought
by George $. Hawke Of Cincinnati to
prevent submission of the prohibition
and woman suffrage amendments to
the voters were set aside by the court,
Other Cases Cited.
Seven other proceedings have been
brought to prevent submission of the
prohibition amendment to. the refer
endum. The washington supreme
court took virtually the same view OF
the question as did the Ohio court
while the courts in Oregon. Maine
Colorado. Arkansas, California and
Michigan held that federal constitu-
tional amendments were not subject
to referendum.
Justice Day in rendering the courts
opinion, which was unanimous. said
in part:
'The constitution Of the United
States was ordained by the people,
and when duly ratified. it became the
constitution of the people of the Unit
ed States. The states surrendered to
the general government the powers
specifically conferred upon the ma
tion. and the constitution and the laws
of the United States are the supreme
law of the land
Changes Provided For.
1.-THE trainers OF the constitution
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-01

Washington. June LA score of
witnesses were here today to testify at
the resumption Of the senate commits
tees investigation OF pre-conventfoH
campaign expenditures. Efforts were
being made to expedite the hearing 50
that temporary halt might be called
Thursday night because OF the Chi
cago republican convention.
Robert F. Wolfe, publisher Of the
Columbus tohiol Dispatch ana kha
Ohio State Journal testified thai hIs
papers had taken an active part. in
the recent Ohio primary contest be-
tween Major General Leonard Weed
and Senator Harding Of that state.
Politics In our state" he said, ARE
In the hands OF an inside ootsrie or
men whom have felt 1t duty to
oppose. | wanted to support Senator
Harding but told him that coald NOE
do so II his candidacy went Into ths
hands of this group, Our fight after
ward was against an element in the
republican party rather than for any
individual"
Oht0 SahAp1iEu COSely.
Senator Reed. democrat. Missouri.
asked what evidence Of expenditure.
the witness had seen.
MY estimate is that each side I'M
ohio---Wood and Harding made =,
fight that cost about s100. .000,' 4 he
added. His own papers. he said. ~did
not care a snap for the advertising
involved.
Frederick a. Josh, the next witness,
said he supervised all the expenditures
for General Wood In 1ntiiana..
We spent between sb7.d0o and
$5s,0oo; $4,000 Of which il In unpaid
bills he said, adding that every pre-
caution was taken to put the campaign
management under terms Of tho Indi-
ana corrupt practices law. although
other candidates have taken the posi-
tion this law does not apply to presi-
Dental primaries
Josh would not attempt to estimate
expenses for other candidates.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-01
Attorney Must
Face Proceeding
OF Disbarlneni

A motion filed by George A. Hall.
Portland attorney. asking for dis
missal Of an original proceeding for
disbarment filed against him by the
state bar association, was denied in
an opinion handed down by the SUI
preme court this morning and Hall
was granted ten days in which to file
an answer to the charges made against
him. These charges include compile
ity in an alleged swindle claimed 70
have been perpetrated upon parme-
liza L. Tyler by Hall and John NJ. Sew
ers, another member of the bar Of
this state.
Marion G. Bostwick ct al, appel
lants, VS. c. A. HosIer. City Of Baker
ct al; appeal from Baker county;
controversy over vacation Of street.
Opinion by Justice Burnett; Judge
Gustave Anderson reversed.
Matilda A. Miller VS. A. b. Coniey
ct al, appellants; appeal from Union
county; suit to quiet title. Opinion by
Justice Burnett. Judge J. w. Knowles
affirmed.
J. A. Horn, appellant. VS. Elgin
Warehouse company; appeal from
Union county; litigation over sale Of
grain. Opinion by Justice Burnett.
Judge J. w. Knowles affirmed.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-01

utmost cordiality by the members Of
the japanese banking group, for Ions
ago they learned to speak the Lam
guage of international cooperation In
banking matters.
Japan undoubtedly showed broad
mindedness and wisdom in waving
her reservations regarding Manchuria
and Mongolia. She was courageous in
recognizing that those reservations
were of no value to her and If main
tanned, would only serve as an newt
able bar to her entering as a free and
full partner in the consortium.
'aThe policy OF the United States gov
ernment respecting the Far East, has
been criticized in the past as not vaF-
ing been altogether constant. But the
success of the consortlum ana the
maintenance Of American trade in the
Far East rests, in the last analysis, not
upon government. but upofs private
citizens and upon their support For
this new plan or Far Eastern coopera-
tion bespeak your cordial support.
your thoughtful interest and the free
expression OF your views.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-01
Senate Denies Armenian
Mandate Proposal Today

Washington, June by overwhelming vote the senate
late today and the house the resolution declining
to grant President Wilson's request that congress authorize
mandate Armenia.
The vote was So to 23.
Washngton June by vote of 43 to Sd the senate today
rejected plan of democratic leaders delay congressional action
the proposed Armenian mandate until after settlement
had been effected with the central powers.
The vote motion by Senator Hitchcock, democrat
Nebraska recommt the resolution denying authorization Of
the mandate with instructions ito report after ratification Of
peace treaty with the central powers
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-01

LATE BULLETINS

washington June 1.-The supreme court failed again TODAY
to decide the validity of the prohibition amendt J
OF the act and recessed until next Monday when the
present term viii close ~ W
washington June Without record vote the house TODAY
adopted resolution offered by Representative Monde of Wyon
ing republican leader providing for die adjournment of
congress at o'clock Saturday =
Vera Cruz, June General Aguilar governor of Vera
Cruz and sonnaw of the late President Caranza has
cred to the and will be allowed to leave the
try. ~
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-01
Pope Lifts Ban
Concerning Visits
OfChurch Rulers

Rome, May 31.--Pope Benedict mas
issued an encyclical letter, announce
ing that, while he maintains tho
claims Of the Holy See to temporal
power, he rescinds the order forbid
ding Catholic rulers to visit the king
of Italy In Rome. 1t is understood the
first monarch to visit Rome under
the new conditions will be King Al
fonso Of Spain.
Pope Benedict emphasizes the ne
cesslty OF eliminating the germs Of
discord which have prevented the full
of peace and seriously
not only the temporal interests of the
nations but the life and spirit of
christianity as taught by the Lords
Prayer and the example of our saw
iour."
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-01
Consortium Held To
Bring Solution of Far
Eastern Problem Near

francisco. June 1.-The far
s, ss'ern question which for wears has
srs wy Or indirectly affected ali lead
s,s.. nations of the world. has been
rsssas sA' one step nearer solution BY
sssss .Oa OF the assured formation OF the
tss sor'lam cm to aid China, members of
we,a ass.'amonwealth club of California
nes. 'old today by Thomas w. La
n. !, member of the New York bank
hss urn urn Of ]. P. Morgan & Co. who
rbs. sast returned from the far east
iag \, ne was instrumental in effect
iam. ''ahee INTO the eonsort-
s.a, sapan's entry into the consorttum
ana precisely the same terms as Eng
ssna.s rance and America has ad-
H. re q oy al least one step solution Of
Eant said pfoolehl' ar La
,..s.. am informed that in the two
I'm = !. mas taken to form the consort-
ebss'he 'here has been the freess inter-
sss. "se Of views among the govern
- - !. q The United states. Great Brr-
:. rance and Japan.
"As received n Japan with tina
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-01
Arkansas Names
Delegates Today

Little Rock. Ark, June 1.-The elec-
ton of the eighteen delegates from
Arkansas to the democratic national
convention was before the state CEN
tral committee here today.
Election Of the delegates by the
committee was necessltated through
an oversight of the last session Of the
Legislature. which changed the date OF
the state primary from March 20 Az
gust.
The committee Il without authority
10 instruct the delegates. according to
]. ". House Jr.. Little Rock. chairman
Of the committee.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-01
Lumber Price Is
Reduced In City

A reduction Of about IS thousand
feet in the price Of lumber at the
yard was announced 20 become effect
i've Tuesday by the Charles x. sparld
ing Logging company here. Lack Of
eastern demand for lumber is given
as the cause OF the reduction.
Oliver Meyers superintendent Of
the company's mill here. said that he
did not know whether this reduction
would be followed by another short
". or how long II would hid good.
The status Of the market Is uneertain.
he said. and may necessitate either
another reduction or rise In prices
at any time.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-01
BoIShepik Force
Retires, Repori

Lopdon. June 1.--Russian bolshevik
forces fighting against the Poles and
Ukrainians in the Tarashtcha region,
south Of kiev, have retired TO new po-
sitions after fighting with superior
enemy forces" says an official state
ment from Moscow.
Several villages near Moledeehno,
northwest Of Minsk have been reoc-
cupied by the bolshevik.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-01
Popular Coast
Newspaper Man
Is Buried Toda,

Los Angeles. Cal. June /. = The
funeral of Arthur NJ. Nelson. fer
many years engaged in newspaper
work in Seattle and Los Angeles. was
held here today. Mr.. Nelson had
been employed as development agent
for Imperial county for some time.
having gone there for health eonsid-
erations. He was a veteran of the
world war. having attained the rank
OF sergeant n company /. S64th in
rantry, s1st division. His malady was
apparent when he entered the a. my
and grew worse as he campalgned,
his comrades in service said. but ne
resisted every move to discharge him
and served through the war.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-01
Soviet Granted
Permit To Open
London Office

London, June 1.--As the first result
of yesterdays meeting of Gregory
Krassin, Russian bolshevik minister Of
trade and commerce, with Premier
Lloyd George and members of the
British cabinet the soviet government
has been granted permission to open
Immediately a central trading office
in London.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-01

Great Falls, Mont, June 1.--All the
mines Of the Neihart district, employ
ing about 900 men were closed today
as the result OF a strike called by the
One Big Union yesterday In support Of
an increase from $3.50 to SO a day in
wages Mine owners today announced
that they would not employ miners
belonging to the /. W. W. hereafter.
They charged that leaders Of the re-
cent Butte strike were managing the
HIeharf walkeut.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-01
President And
Judges Exempt
From Taxation

Washington, June 1.-The supreme
court today declared unconstitutional
provisions in the war revenue act Ct
1919 requiring the president of the
United States and all federal judges.
including members OF the supreme
court, to pay an income tax ON their
salaries.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-01
Minister Builds Home

Butteville. June i.---l1r. Jennings.
a retired Methodist minister, vino owns
a small tract of land al what is known
as Fewaeres short distance east af
here. is now completing a beaatifat
country home. DIR. Jennings retaraed
recently from California whefs Ae
had been for the benefit of his heailh
and he finds that the change did him
very much good.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-01
Mexico Offered
Aid In Stamping
Out Bubonic Plague

Mexico City. June This city il
virtually dry during night hours as
a result Of precautionary orders from
the new government. II is expected
10000 soldiers will parade tomorrow
as a manifestation OF the military
strength of the revolutionary move
ment.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-01
Atterbury Boom
As "DaYk Horse
Launched Today

Atlantic City, n. j., June LA
move To make Brlgadier General VIII
liam Atterbury dark horse eandl-
date for the republican presidential
nomination at Chicago was started to-
day by John NJ Aforin OF Pittsburgh.
congressman from the 21st Pennsyl-
yanIa district.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-01
Amendments to National
Constitution Can Not Be
Submitted To Electorate

Washington June 1.-The supreme held today that fed
era constitutional amendments be submitted raca
on to referendum the states having referendum provs
ions in their constitutions
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-01

omaha, Neb. June 1.-waiter Han
sen. former bank clerk. jumped in
front OF a passenger train early today
and was killed. 4 list Of debts total
ins sses was found In bis pocket.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-01
Strike Called By
Seattle Building
Trades Unions

Seattle, Wash, June 1.-The threat
.ened strike of members of Seattle
building trades unions in support of
the CLOSED shop" was called today.
Contractors and builders In the Mas
ter Builders association declared they
were not worried while union repre-
sentatives asserted all non-union jobs
would be tied up, through the calling
out of skilled union workers, a large
majority of whom are carpenters, it
was said. According to union claims,
about 1000 workers will be affected.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-01
auneaI Dismissed.

Washington, June 1.--Goyernment
appeals in the federal antitrust suit
against the Quaker Oats company
were dismissed today by the supreme
court on motion Of the government.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-01

George DAILY, who is wanted at Ell
gene to answer to the charge Of for
gerry. has been arrested at Olympia.