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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24

steady. stream of self-appointed
Santa Clauses has been in and out
of the Salvation Army headquar-
ters on State street-each man or
woman carrying bundles which will
go to the unfortunate families in
the city,
Scores of telephone calls, re-
ceived before o'clock this morn
ing, made necessary the utilization
of a motor truck to collect the
contributions from Salemites who
are not satisfied TO sit back and
have a merry Christmas by them
selves.
Six hundred and forty pounds of
candy alone had been received at
headquarters. This, together with
the hundreds of toys, recently do
mated, will go into the stockings of
little tots who will decide that
Santa Claus is indeed all that they
have been lead to believe he is.
'SOnce Kid" Man Says.
One of the letters, written by a
Salem business man and indicative
to the spirit which has prompted
hundreds to contribute was made
public by Ensign Roe this morning,
The writer's name is withheld.
Il was once a kid myself" the
communication reads. "and / re-
member that at tnat time the
Christmas tree was Just about the
center Of the whole world. Please
accept this check, with which
want you TO buy toys for some little
boys and girls who wouldn't other
wise have any"
Despite the fact that many of
the largest local contributors to the
Salvation Army have found it nee
essary to cut in half their dona-
tions this year, the total receipts
this Christmas will more than dou-
BILE those of last year, it was stated.
Continued on Page Four)
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
American Rule Over
Santo Domingo To Be
Relaxed Says Report

Washington, Dec. 24-Prelimi-
nary relaxation of American mill
tary rule in Santo Domingo was
authorized today by President Will
son.
Rear Admiral Thomas Snowden,
military governor in the West IN
dian republic, was directed to issue
a proclamation announcing that
the United States believed the time
had come when u might 'inaugu-
rate the simple processes of its
rapid withdrawal fromtheresponsi-
bilities assumed in connection with
Dominican affairs"
A commission of representative
Domlnicans will be created which
with technical adviser named by
President Wilson will draft amend
ments to the constitution, make a
general revision of the Dominican
laws and submit them to consti-
tutional convention and to the ma
tional congress of the Dominican
republic.
A statement issued by the state
said complete tran
guilty had existed for some time
throughout the republic and that
the people for the first time in
many years had been enabled TO
devote themselves to peacable oc-
cupations without fear of disturb
ance.
"The finances OF the country
the statement continued, have
been placed on stable basis, great
improvements have been brought
about in public works, particularly
attention has been devoted to sani-
tation and public health, the educa-
tional system has been completely
with the result that
whereas there was a school attend
ance of about $4,000 pupils before
the occupation there are now 1907
900 pupils attending school. AS the
result of the American administra-
ton the gross revenue of the re-
public have increased from a total
of some foar millions of dollars
in 1916 to a total of over seven
millions and a half in 1919
Occupation of the Dominican re-
public by American marines began
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
Storms Forecast
For Christmas

San Francisco, Dec. 2i.-storm
conditions for the northwest states
and southern California were fore
cast for Christmas day by the uni-
ted states weather bureau here to
day. Rain Is expected late TO-DAY
and tonight over the present storm
area. which extends from the Te-
hachipi mountains to British Co
mmbia.
The tail o8 the storm is BEING
drawn over southern California
while its head is moving over Brit
ish Columbia" G II. Wilson. gov
eminent fOrecaster said.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
Professional Net
stars to Compete

pbiladeiphia, Dec. 24'-I.4' -. ,itIe m
Llle .o-ica starts at the Raqnet
Oh, oI Aii,1 - This CITY January 10. The
leading GlS professionals Of the ..,.,,,, c19n,
trv are entered in the event wn,Jn .,,
,riu = continue throughout the wees.
" = Tsv could. open champion oi
,n,e-iea- and amateur champloh
of the world. will defend ms u,ie M,
in round with the winner OF the
tournament.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
Smith
Tells Plans
For Future
IIsged Murderess to
llevote Life to Re-
payilg Family for
Injury Done

vic springs, Texas. Dec. pa
..aacratlon of her future energies
II ,,oning to her family 'for the
..,aw she has brought it," and de-
,sination never again to waste
,s,hnr hour of her life were
med late today by Clara Smith,
n ,oute to Ardmore, Oklahoma, to
..aer 10 murder in connection
IN the death of Jake L. Hamon.
Il an interview with the 'corre-
sudent of the Associated Press
Eaiag nearly an hour, she spoke
k,,oestly on religion, philosophy,
EAyohic research, art, fancy work,
IN most earnestly of all her i'm
E,,ssions of Mexico where she
Eayed three weeks before giving
E,yef up to the custody of Sher-
n Buck Garrett of Ardmore, in
|1srez Wednesday night. She sed-
|busly avoided discussing the
|Aarge against her and mentioned
lannon's name only once when she
Hferred to her opposition to his
airing from active life.
lTRe interview, which took place
hoard the train on which she is
rayeling. was the first granted by
NJ since her surrender.
IN have just been reading some
/ The many letters | have received
rom my dear friends" she began.
| wanted to tell you of the Won
erful friends / had in chihuahua
ity, They were deeply religious,
bough not orthodox. They moth
red and fathered me as If were q
hd They brought me flowers
nd even toys. When I sought to
hank them they protested that
here was only one benefactor and
lhateyer they did was done by
lin through them as friends. 1t
Tas a great spiritual lesson for me.
aAs | told them before I left, be-
Ore entered Mexico l hated Mex
pans. but | left it loving them, al
hough saw much of the beauti-
ii religion | could not adopt for
pwelf They believe in spirits.
AHhough do not say that this be-
ief Is wrong, l know that / neeh
py own level headed religion-for
have one of my own. am too
much afraid Of myself to let myself
labble in the occult.
when l get back to Mexico
md | intend to go there again to
rest shall teach my friends
of ventilation, cleanli-
less and hygiene"
When asked whether she ever
EDected to resume her secretarial
areer she replied:
y have no plansi I know only
hat shall devote myself to MAX
K amend to my family for the
lffering | have brought on them.
shall never again waste even an
quf OF precious time left me. ]
not believe people should ever
tire from active work. I have
ways opposed any suggestion that
7 Hamon should retire."
her face still slightly drawn
on the strain of her recent ex-
'rlences, took a new glow of-ani-
alton as she leaned forward and |
Ided.
u believe, that everyone must
ow even during old age. When
oplc don't grow, it is their fault"
Referring to the place of women
American life, she said:
7 frequently told my Chihuahua
ly friends l knew l could never
eEe Mexican man happy; they
Ae their wives too much for
ahted and they do not believe
81 women should have will of
cir oWn."
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
American Aid
For Irish Needy
Reported On Way

London, Dec. 24.--The Evening
Standards Cork correspondent
says that at yesterdays meeting OF
the relief committee announce
ment was made that a ship was
coming from New York with goods
for the sufferers from the recent
fires and disorders, while Amerl-
can aympathizers also were send
ing large sums of money. The
English and American Society OF
Friends has offered its help.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
Drug Store Is
Robbed; Money
Not Recovered

ogden, Utah, Dec. 24.-one man
s under arrest and another is q
fugitive with a cash box containing
5531 IN checks and currency fol-
lowing the hold up of the Depot
drug store at 1880 o'clock this
Harry Byers, 81, San
Francisco, is the name given by the
captured suspect He was armed
and is said to have confessed his
share in the robbery.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
Lynch to Rest
Before Risking
Title In Ring

New York, Dec. Z4.-Joe Lynch,
the new bantamweight boAlnE
champion of the world, will take a
months vacation and then start
"the serious business of defending
his title" Eddie Mead, his manager
announced today Lynch Went IN
to seclusion after the fight Wednos-
day in which he triumphed over
Pete Herman.
A tour of the country, in which
he will meet many bantamweight
aspirants is being planned, Mead
said. lone thing is sure" he add
ed. che will not go to England; the
little old U. S. A. is big enough fcr
u.s."
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
Salem Answers Christmas Cheer Plea
OF Salvation Army With TruckIoads Of
Food, Clothing and Toys For Children

responding in manner which
mas left officials literally gasping-
Yhen they have granted themselves
ne time to gasp-hundreds of Sa-
EN- residents today phoned or call
I'd at the Salvation Army's head
quarters on State street to make
Christmas gifts to Salem's unfor-
tunate families.
Three motor trucks have been
working steadily throughout the
day, collecting contributions made
by residents of every part of the
city. More than 5000 worth of new
clothing had been received at I
o'clock this afternoon. More than
400 toys, of every conceivable de-
scription, arrived at the headquar-
ters during the day. Flour sugar,
potatoes, canned goods, chickens.
and money have found their way to
the unpretentious building which
already has assumed the aspect of
Santa Claus storehouse.
Salem ''Comes Through
DOhltlOllo llIol OOuUlSu. t0eH
tripled the record of previous
years, and Ensign Roe was unable
to estimate what proportions the
contributions would assume by to-
morrow. Salem, stirred by the
knowledge that Christmas to
scores would mean nothing more
than another calendar date unless
the city loosened the strings to its
collective purse, has made good.
Salem has "come through"
Hundreds, tarrying at the Saliva
ton Army hall today after they Of
fered their something" were i'm
with the magnitude of the
response which the Salvation Army
has received. Scores arrived in
automobilesand left their gifts-a
big doll perhaps, with a toy bed
to match, and two or three games
and then smiled their approval
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
cftland Rail
Shop Employees
Laid Off Today

fosuand, Or, Dec. 24.-Fifty
|9gnen in employ of the Oregon
snhngton Railroad & Navigation
lpany at the Albina shops near
were ordered laid off within
says' according to announce
hs today.
.sording to J. P. O'Brien, super
= .4sspt Of the company, the rail-
mas it necessary to cut ex-
q conform to volume of
Sa'ess transacted.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24

in November, 1916, 1.-The marine
force being landed by Captain. now
Rear Admiral Harry S. Knapp.
This force was gradually increased
and it now numbers 1900 Officers
and men. Control was continued
throughout the war and for time
there was some fighting in the re-
public as the marines cleaned out
bandits who had been making fire.
quent a4ds on the cities.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
Tree for Horses
Provides Apples
and Sugared Corn


Boston, Dec. "a. - At a.
Christmas tree set up in Post
office Square draught horses
of the business district gather.
ed round for gifts today. From
the tree they nfbbled apples
and sugar Jumps and from feed
bags ate their fill of sugared
corn on the cob, carrots and
oats. The Massachusetts Soci-
ETY. for the Prevention OF Cruel
ty to Animals, which arrang-
ed the horses Christmas tree,
provided also for the drivers,
serving sandwiches. doughnnts
and coffee.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24

as they saw the quantities of pres
ents banked around the room.
Prisoners Get Presents.
A scoreo new dolls have been
given, many games of every de-
scription, toys of all kinds are
ready for little boys and girls
whose fathers have been unable to
get work and those who haven't
any fathers and whose mothers
can't afford to buy.
Next Wednesday night a huge
Christmas tree will be held at the
Salem armory for children who
have not yet been remembered.
Toys, candy, nuts and clothing viii
be distributed.
Two hundred and eight-three bas
kets filled with eatables will be de-
livered this evening through the
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24

Salvation Army to prisoners at the
Oregon state penitentiary.
Contributors Are Thanked.
That he is absolutely without
words to express on behalf of the
Salvation Army his thanks to the
people of Salem for the unprece-
dented manner in which they have
been "goodfellows" in helping the
poor. was the statement or Ensign
Roe this afternoon.
81 am frank to say we hardly
expected people to be so LIBERAL"
he remarked as he glanced over
the long lines of baskets crammed
with all kinds of eatables, But
want everybody to know that their
goodness will be appreciated, and
that it will not soon be forgotten"
All day yesterday and today a
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
Receiver Asked
For Denver Car
Company Today

Denver, Colo, Dec. 24.-Apph-
cation for receiver for the Dem
yer tramway company, which oper-
ates the streetcar lines in Denver
was filed In the United States dis
trict court here today. The appli-
cation was filed by the Westing-
house Electric company a creditor.
The tramway company was granted
it's first franchise in 1885.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
Rnn6 Rrnlser i,etlres

Portland, Dec, "a Announce
nent was made last night of the
resignation and retirement of John
Il. Etheridge, president of the bond
firm of Morris Bros, to take effect
Immediately, with the additional
announcement that Fred S. Morris,
oartner and former president, will
aeain assume control and man
agement.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
Colby Honor Gnasf

- De Janeiro. Dec. 23.-Bain-
= Colby, American secretary
|.ka-' was guest OF honor at 4
s1on given at Guanabara pal
"a. ssas' the vice-presideat Of the
II members of the cabinet.
s ..'l.lary and naval officers
- .-,sii.hers CT congress being
u - Later he paid an official
'ne mayor Of the city.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
Arnstein Jury Disagrees

washington. Dec. 24.-The jury
In the case of Jules ". (Niekyl
Arnstein and others reported TO
Justice Gould in the district su-
preme court today that it was un-
able to agree on a verdict after ~
hours deliberation. Justice Gouia
discharged the jury and an
nouneed a mistrial.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
Layton Winner

Milwaukee. wis. Dec. 24.-John
Layton. worlds three cushion bill
Hard champion. defeated Pierre
Maupome, 5O-40 in 50 innings IA
the final game Of their three eush-
on match here last night
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
Bank ReserYes Gain

New York. Dec. z4.-The actual
condition Of clearing house banks
and trust companies for the week
shows that they hold $40. $50
reserve in excess OF legal REQUIRE
ments. This "a an increase OF
s22.ss7, ,330 from last week.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
Ads Prove Their VaIue

Admitting that advertisements carried in The Capitai
Journal have been "a splendid thing for u.s. and ex-
Tessino confidence that they have been "a benett 70
t,, tbe Rose Ctv Flour Mills of Portland, have writ
fen to J. L. Busck Son, of this city, declaring them
selves convinced of the value of advertising space IN the
newspapers of this city Their letter follows In part
sYou have demonstrated that advertising money Is
,ot taste Not only do we hope that this has been
benefit to you but admit that it has been spenoo
thing for us This should also be great satisfaction 70
he Salem papers, These papers are conducted by men
a inteoritv and they naturally anxious to give
value received when accepting money for advertising
snaee Cooperating with your personal efforts thiS
certainly has been accomplished
YoII have given us an idea of advertising that we
were never able to see before namely to tie advertising
with proper individual efforts and the united pulling
power is certain to develop business.
Yours very truly,
ROSE CITY FLOUR MILLS
"By NJ. G. Russi, Secy''
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
Meanest Thief
Record Outdone

bralntree. Mass, Dec. 24-
rour Christmas trees hung with
Toys. fruit. candy and other
suou tnings intended to bring
Joy to the kiddies of the Hollis
scnooi were stripped by a thief
VINO came in the night.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
First Operation Upon
Chamberlain Success

Washington Dec. Ex-senator Chamberlain of Oregon
successfully today the first of two operations
condition said mt his office that
tending physicians sed with his progress and
pected the operation within two days
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
Circulation,

Garage for 1890. s35o.
nnanulation OF Salem 1900. 4258;
ss10. 14.094; 1920. 1853.
sssrion County 1s20s 47,17T; Polk
county 1851.
uamber of Audit Bureau OF Circu-
iation. Associated Press Fun
Laased Wire.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-24
The Weather

OREGON: Tonight ana sasux-
day rain; moderate southwestexIy
winds.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-29
SUBURBAN LEAGUE
GAMES SATURDAY
Krebs and Richardson Park Elk
pected to Furnish Exciting
Contest.

Suburban Baseball League fans will
undoubtedly see some exciting contests
on Saturday when Brack-Ex plays Els
mere at Brack-Ex, krebs Company
journeys to Richardson Park and Mar
sha!lton meets Stanton at the grounds OF
the latter The games will mark the
beginning of the final swing around the
circuit and each club is anxious to annex
a victory.
The most important game will be at
Richardson Park where the Hastings
clan will line up against the fast travelling
Krebs team with a record of SIX victories
in a row.
Two friendly rivals meet at Stanton
when Manager Meggison s lvanhoe team
from Marshallton will endeavor to halt
the Stanton nine. Hughes will probably
pitch for Marshallton with Currinder
back of the plate. George Peters, the
diminutivc hurler, may get into the con-
test if Hughes finds the going hard. Peters
has now recovered from recent injury
and is twrling good ball Pete Ewing Will
toss them over for Stanton with Spence on
the receiving end. Grove, who pitched
such a fine game against krebs week
ago. will be saved for the following week
against Elsnere.
The league leaders, Brack-Ex, will meet
the cellar champions. Elsmere, and an
ticipate an easy victory Either Magaw
or Shanner will pitch and Livermore will
Xbe their battery mate Shanner. who has
Richardson Park at his mercy last Satur-
day. is being groomed for the krebs
game a week later and may not get into
the Elsrnere game Manager Kane OF
Elsnere will use several new players in
the game, and either Martin or Bounds
will occupy the mound. Curictt or
Silver will don the mask and windpad.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-29
RIFLE GRENADE
IN NEW RECORD
Beats Own Time and Makes New
World Mark of 204aa for Three
Year-Old.

Columbus. O.. July 29-One worlds
record was reduced here Yesterday after
noon. when Rife Grenade, the champion
3-year-old pacing gelding, while winning
the American Association Trottlng Horse
Breeders Purse of $500, for Swear
olds. paced the second heat In 2.0434,
lowering his own world S record a second
and a half He was a prohlbItive and
barred IN the betting.
The program was made up entirely
uf pacing events, the biggest feature
teing the c. T. Dunkle 208 pace, purse
$1,000
There were but four starters and SYM
Dol ;. Forrest won after dropping the
middle heat TO Edna Early The final
heat was a sizzling one, the victory of
~vnobl ;. Forrest being purchased right
Al the wire Calgary Earl led TO the half
IN this final heat in l.0l "a, but he tried
badly coming home and finished fourth.
symbol ;. Forrest was the original
favorite, selling for 800 10 800 for the
field
The POI pace was won by Ethel
Chimes after she had dropped the first
heat 10 Drift Patch. This gave Murphy
two victories for the day
The final race, the 2.12 pace, had
prosser as the auction favorite He was
in a spill in the first heat with Joe Mckay
and both horses were placed on account
~ the unavoidable accident. Mr.. Geers.
ehlnd Prosser, went down when Joe
Mckay tramped into his sulky wheel.
but he was not injured Prosser did
not do well and failed TO 20 on and win
for his hackers. Senator " likes won the
race after losing the first heat to Baron
Russell.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-29
SELECT MARKSMEN
FOR OHIO MATCH
Eighteen Shooters to Represent
Delaware in National
Tournament.

The Delaware State Civilian rifle team
has announced the personnei Of the team
which will represent this State IN the
matches Of the Ohio State Rifle Associa-
ton and the National Rifle Association.
The latter is 10 be held mt Camp Perry,
Ohio, in August. All members were
chosen as the result Of their showing in
the elimination shoots.
The following were chosen: Officers ~
Captain. w. w. Terrill, Wilmington
coach, Herbert M Jones, Dover: quarter
master, r. S. Cashell, Wilmington; range
officer, II. N. Marsh. Wilmington: team
members, +. l.. Manion, Rehoboth: J.
b. Grier Rockland J. Pussy T.. G. Poole,
c. A. Wilson and r. j Mclaughlin, VIII
mington who have participated in previous
events, and w j. Grubb, NJ. Teuill, j. A.
Julian, ID. Thompson and A. r. Dougher-
tv, Wilmington; w. ID. Holton and T.. G.
Stiltz, Newark, and G. NJ. Holtz, Rock
land, new men.
The principals and alternates we're
selected, the old men ON the basis Of
competitive shooting, and the new men
upon both competitive shooting and aptl-
fItde
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-29
Will Play Chadd's Ford.

On Saturday the Defiance Travellers
will get started again when they will
journey to Chadd's Ford, to play the team
Of that place Manager Lou Medkaff, the
new skipper" of Defiance, will have a
strong team on the field for the game.
and expects to make the Pennsylvanians
hustle some to win Arthur Dillon or
Tobin will do the hurting in this game,
with Rude behind the plate Manager
Medkaff requests the following men to
report for practice tonight at the Third
and Adams streets ground Reeder,
Tobin. Dave Riley, Creighton. Rodgers,
Merrill, McKenna, Ruse, Hagan, Nc
Loughlin, Worrell Forrest and Dillon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-29
K|WAN|ANS LOSE
TO CHESTER TEAM
Beaten at Baseball But Win Other
Contests in Picnic at
Country Club.

The Wilmington Kiwanis club met it's
Waterloo on the baseball diamond Of the
Aberfoyle Country club of Chester yes
terday afternoon when it crossed bats
with the Chester kiwanians. Heavy
hitting by the Chester aggregation re-
suited in a score of ID TO against the
Wilmington men Three Wilmington
pitchers were used up in the game. After
Pitchers Rodgers, of the Wilmington
Gas Company, and Freck, of the Cadil-
lac Company, were retired from the
mound, DR.. Albert Cam, the Whining
ton center fielder, was sent to the box
to finish the game
A return game will be played on the
third Wednesday in August.
Wilmington, however, made good in
the tug-of-war, dragging their opponents
over the mark The contestants were,
Albert Cam, John ID. Thompson, Harry
White, Lester Waterman, and George
Cornell. For Chester: Joseph Hynes,
Joseph Fryer, Ernest Uff, Jene Reppet-
to, j. p. Anderson, and James Hamilton.
The girls race resulted in tie between
Lecarpentier of Wilmington and Esther
Stephan. Each received a five-pound
box of candy. George Cornell of vii
nington carried off the honors in the
fat mans race.
1t required 81 automobiles To carry
the Wilmington kawanians to the ship
building town. They left the Public
Building at 2 30 and were met in Chester
by reception committee and conduct
ed to the 'Aberfoyle Country club
After the athletic program the visi-
tors were entertained with dancing and
moving pictures. The party returned to
Wilmington at midnight.