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Evening star., 1920-02-17
Editorial
MISFORTUNE

When misfortune comes,
remember that the lowest
ebb in the tide is the hour
when the tide turns. Mis-
fortune should be expert
enced occasionally, and
then there will be less dis
appointment.
Misfortune has its re-
deeming value. Without
it, we would not, We could
not appreciate success.
Life could not stand con-
tinual sunshine.
Misadventure teaches us
the better way. Fortune
leads US into the wilder
ness Of wanting more.
1t was Balzac VINO wise
ly said: After all. our
worst misfortunes never
happen. and most miseries
lie in anticipation
Most misfortunes are
more supportable than are
the comments of our
neighbors. In our vanity
we care too much for what
people say about our hard
luck" But vanity is not a
virtue.
The most severe misfor-
tune is to not be able to
survive misfortune. No
man is defeated until the
man gives up. The point
is, never give up.
Evening star., 1920-02-17
Asks President to Guard Shin Sale

ANNAPOLIS, Md, February MA
joint resolution was introduced in
the general assembly last night call
ing upon President Wilson rot TO
permit the disposal of the interned
German shipsat less than their value
to any corporation or organization
that does not fly the American nh.
Evening star., 1920-02-17

Business and professional-wes esnen Of
s.ts MlDnslpSiis sISSbouss. have 0p.sed an uD-'0-
Evening star., 1920-02-17
and
Dardane1la

Records that play Col
umbia Grafonolas Noca-
lions Victrolas - Sono-
ras Brunswick and other
disc playing machines.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-09-11
Lake Freighters
Carry Much Grain

Chicago, Sept. 1.-THE lake
route to the east is to be used to its
full capacity for the shipment of
grain this year. according to MEM
bers of the Chicago board of trade
and Chairman Clark of the inter
state commerce commission. Chair
man Clark recently announced that
such plans are being worked out.
According to figures available In
Chicago there is enough tonnage on
the Gerat Lakes to carry 122,-0OO.-
600 bushels of grain on one trip.
The tonnage was greatly increased
during the war period. From 1915
to 1919 inclusive twenty-seven
boats were built in Chicago with
gross tonnage average of 1900
tons.
Despite transportation handfcapsI
which have been the source of con-
siderable uneasiness, grant and
experts believe the
of distribution of the big
grain crops will be worked out
without any serious results. The
effect on prices result
ing from the resumption of dealing
IN wheat for future delivery mas
been of great economic value TO the
country in general according 70
students OF agricultural economies.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-09-11
Oregon First to
Be Watered By
klamath River

Before any further diversion of
the waters of klamath river will be
permitted the lands in klamath
county subject to irrigation will
first be taken care of. according to
Percy A. Cupper, state engineer.
Cupper's stand on this question
is occasioned by the filing of an ap-
plication by Victor De Marais and
Chas. e. Watson for the appropri-
alton OF 1000 second feet of water
from klamath river for the irriga-
tion of 100000 acres Of land in the
Sacramento valley, California, and
for the development of 10000
horsepower at total estimated
cost Of $15000,0OO.
Only recently a similar applica-
ton was filed with the state engi-
neer's office here for the appripri-
alton of water from the klamath
river for the irrigation of an I'M
mense body of land in the Shasta
valley, Calf.
At the present time the regular
flow of Klamath river is largely
appropriated by the United States
reclamation service for the irriga-
ton of lands In the vicinity of Kla-
math Falls and by the California
Oregon Power company which OPP
crates an extensive power plant a
short distance below the Oregon
California line.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-09-11

presidet has for many years openly
stated that he could see no issue in
the prohibition movement. Data
from the Congressional Record
shows that Mr.. Harding's votes
have been largely dedicated to the
defeat of anti-liquor legislation.
The only condition upon which ne
offered to support wartime prohi-
bition was with the understanding
that the liquor interests be com
pensated for loss Of business until
such time as cessation of war would
permit renewal of the liquor traf-
fic," is Mr.. Colvin's summary of
Hardings prohibition views.
Vets Want In.'
During the course of his remarks
Mr.. Colyin reiterated statements
that both the Republican and
Democratic conventions had been
swayed by ''wet" sympathizers and
liquor interests not representative
Of the true sentiment of the coun-
try. MANY communities, kown as
having 100 per cent dry vote, are
sending liquor agents and anti-pro-
hibition friends of the liquor traffic
to congress as senator's and repre-
sentatiyes. This is accomplished
under the guise of partisan expedl-
ency due to failure to secure candi-
dates who publicly declare them
selves on this ISSUE" he stated.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-09-11
vernon Cox to Rest
While Here; Speaks at
g Monday Morning
bcratic Nominee to Arrive Late Sunday
krnoon, But no Public Appearance on
|edule Previous to Public Reception at
|d Marion Monday Morning

rnor james M. Cox. demo-
Residential nominee, who is
up considerable dust in the
arena during his tour OF
Il; will lay aside his title of
ng Jimmie" for at least a
the time that he Is in Sa-
Of the ideas in bringing the
ur to Salem Sunday evening
of Monday is to afford him
bortuity of securing a much.
! rest and there are no events
led on the calendar for his
Sinment here Sunday. For
/ two weeks Governor Cox
In the center of a constant
|of speeches, entertainments
kferences, besides beig SUBJ
|to the fatigue of almost con-
= train riding.
brnor Cox and his party will
LIN Salem late Sunday after
hitter a day spent in and
Portland, where he is sched-
3 arrive at 1920 a. m. The
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-09-11
Reasonableness
OF Higher Rate
Is Questioned

The reasonableness Of the in
crease in freight rates on intrastate
shipments of road building materi-
ais is attacked by the Oregon pub
lie service commission in a notice
served upon all railroads operating
in Oregon requiring them to appear
before the commission at public
hearing in Portland on Tuesday,
october 5. to show why the in
creasees should not be suspended.
The commissions attack is based
upon complaints filed by the state
highway commission, county courts
"a n municipalities, protesting
against the 25 per cent increase on
cement, asphalt, gravel, sand and
other road building materials
which became effective August 26,
last.
The notice declares that after an
investigation on it's own motion the
commission has become satisfied
that sufficient grounds exist to
warrant hearing being ordered
into the reasonableness and just
ness Of the increases granted un-
der the order of the interstate
commerce commission.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-09-11
Prompt Aid to
Disabled Men,
Colyin Urges

Leigh p. Colvin, nominee or the
prohibition party for the vice pres-
idency of the United States. made
the following statements Friday
when interview as to his views CON
Herning various bonus bills now be.
ing urged upon congress-:
For the reason politicians are
playing for the gerat vote offered
by ex-seryice men and their friends
| have pointed out that many can
didates are dodging the bonus ques-
ton. The universal bonus propo-
sition offered has not received the
support of many ex-service men
who are assuming the full duties OF
citizenship, because they realize
that as taxpayers and consumers
they will have to pay the bill. An
other objection is that such sru-
pendous sum and its distribution
would offer countless chances for
costly inefficiency and graft.
Vocational Aid Urged.
zone bonus measure, however,
should be given the ardent support
of every citizen who Is anxious to
see that square deal is given the
men who were wounded and who
have returned to their homes, more
or less handicapped because of the
sacrifice they made so willingly.
"a recent issue OF Worlds
Work." national magazine
statesthat only five thousand
soldiers are receiving efficient and
satisfactory aid through service
mems vocational aid acts. This ar
ticle states that nearly 10000 men
who have approved claims upon
the government have either been
given financial aid not sufficient
for idividual cases, or are being
compelled to wait for aid that may
come ss0nle day"
Mr.. Colvin, who served In the
U. s. army as an officer with the,
educational division In this coun-
try and overseas, esserts that this
Is the dominant bonus issue. He
states that measures that receive
only casual attention should be
given second place for prompt and
efficient legislation to increase the
scope of the aid pla for disabled
service men.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-09-11

1t was because he had estab-
1ished record as a progressive
and efficient business man that he
was called to congress, where he
took hold of the great problems OF
the nation with the same determin--
alton to see fair play. He pointed
out the need for progress in Ohio
with the result that in course of
time Congressman Cox returned
home to head the fight for new
constitution for Ohio-a new or
der and a new day for its people.
1t was in 1912 that Cox won his
first election as governor, and his
victory was accorded him by the
voters of the state because of MS
out-in-the-open fight against the
bosses and reactionaries- The new
constitution was adopted and the
progressive era of Ohio political
life began. Under Governor Cox,
Ohio acquired the initiative and
referendum, the direct primary
presidential preference and popu
lar rule, court reform. and under
him came a new order OF social
justice and the liberal labor re-
forms that Ohio now boasts. partic-
ularly the workmen's compensation
act and the laws forbidding the ex-
ploitation of women and children
The reports of the state federation
of labor show that fifty-six laws in
behalf of Iaboring people nave
passed in Ohio during Cox's three
terms as gov ernor-
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-09-11
Husband Claims
War Cost Him
WHe'S Interest

Claiming that his wife lost all
affection for him during his alb.
sence from home and subsequen,
service with United States forces in
the war against Germany, Wilford
w. Williams has filed divorce pro.
ceedings against Bernadetta VIII
liams.
The couple were married at Cor
wallis, March 16, 1918. No child
rem or property rights are in
volyed. The husband claims that
he entered the military service in
1918 and that prior to his depar-
ture for service he established his
wife with her sister at San Fran
CISCO, Cal.
When he returned to San Fran
CISCO. Williams claims that his wsre
was estranged from him and had
refused to re-establish their home.
In addition to the divorce decree
prayedf or, the husband asks that
his wife be permitted to assume
her former name OF Bernadetta
Wilson.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-09-11
Iooernor Cox Began
Career as Newsboy;
Now Gums 2 Papers

" thousands of other good
sps'men, James w. Cox.
aug candidate for president.
!" speak in Salem Monday
|foost started his career Al, a
S~v v' noewsbOy. 1t was in Ma :
1 ~ onio, and he STOOD IN
H. 'est ,a yelling his wares Wit m =
! w,,s tnat brought him custo.
Ssvi, ne graduated into a nr;nt :
X M II was only a stsp
this . route to a cub reporter
hi. Ts sent took place in Gin
er in mere mere are men on the En-
h. = Son mat city that will tell yo,,
who ss.er with the bulldog
ana worked sixteen hours
|besn zane ,s up smiling after he
d tbs A,cked ana cuffed accord
il =, rules of initiation prac-
realms of newspaper
JOB. i,s, iua,ed from his report
nsvsS' as he had outgrown
Wa and apprenticeship.
borro...h characteristic aarine
~ed money ho,.,.
besan Taper aper in Dayton, Ohio.
'zsblishn;ls nus career as a publish
Al tbs 3 the policy of print
, ana ...,, Jews from both sides.
L 4 h,,ly. .uily. Today he owns rwo
nsrsssssst ssst and most progres.
'hieh co.. s IN the state, both
policv :. s,htinue 10 operate on
Il. ~ u nonpartisan and nm
spOrtins the truth.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-09-11
Britons ForeSee
Labor Crisis As
Wages Take Drop

Washington, Sept. IL. - Indus
trial conditions in England are un-
certain, accordig to advices receiv-
ed by the commerce department.
The British manufacturing plants,
especially textiles and clothing
manufactures, are facing a situa-
ton of curtailed orders and in
many instances labor conditions
threaten.
While present production has
been fairly we'll maintained some
anxiety is felt for the future, the
report declares. High wages are
prevailing and a general decrease
in prices impedes. With sne de-
creased prices a fall in labor wages
is predicted. That labor troubles
will result if wages are lowered is
predicted.
One report from Blackburn
shows that the market for cotton
goods produced there has fallen off.
Much of the output was shipped to
China and India. The natives have
been unable to keep abreast with
the increased prices, it is reported.
Going into this subject Alfred Hut
ting, an attache of the American
consul generals office, says:
Wages in the spinning industry
are very high, and, although this
may be justifiable while the big
profits are being made, a return to
more normal conditions will make
the relations between capital and
labor difficult"
The British embargo on coal is
hampering prosperity in port CEN
ters, the reports declare. In local
centers, however. trade remains
good and prospects in most every
case where prosperity now exists
are reduced to fair.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-09-11
Booth Says
CourthIllst
Act First
All Legal Obstacles to
Be Removed Before
Polk Road Construc-.
ton is Resumed

Until the locations OF the Pacific
highway through Polk county are
definitely established by some court
of last resort which will insure
them from. future disturbance the
state highway commission will not
spent any more money on highway
work in that county, according to
r. A. Bo 5lh, chairman OF the state
highway commission, who is Sa-
lem visitor today.
THE highway commission can
not afford to take. any chances by
proceeding with the expenditures Of
large sums Of money ON state high
ways which mikht later have to be
paralleled through action Of the
courts or the state legislature, de-
clares Booth.
Agreed Route Satisfactory.
"If. however, your locations Of
the Pacific highway are upheld by
the court or by the state legislature
then we are not only willing but
anxious to proceed with the ,...,a-
way program in Polk county as
originally agreed. upon between the
commission and Polk county Off
cials.',
This program to which Booth re-
fers includes the paving of the Sa-
lem Dallas road connecting Dallas
with the highway departments lo-
cation Of the Pacific highway at
Rickreall. So long as there is any
opfi fp - !,
routes through Polk county no fur
ther work will be attempted on this
road, according to Booth. who
points out that this road was laid
outb the commission in order 20
give Dallas an outlet to the main
highway as well as to connect the
west side highway with the state
capital.
Points to Mandamus.
I'VE cannot afford to proceed
with an expenditure of approxi-
mately 100000 on this road which
might be needed on other road
work in Polk county, declares
Beason, pointing to the fact that
even now there is a mandamus
proceeding pending in the supreme
court to compel the construction Of
the Pacific highway along the
routes designed to include Dallas
and Independence on the main
north and south highways. This
action was brought by e. G.. Kirk
patrick and other citizens of Polk
county and is based upon the action
Of the legislature of 1913 which, it
is contended, included these Polk
county towns on the routes of the
main state highway. The highway
in designating the wee,
side Pacific highway mapped out
a route straight south from Amity,
throug Rickreall to Monmouth
with spur roads to both Dallas and
Independence. At the time the
Injunction stopped all
highway work in Polk county the
paving of the Salem Dallas road
had proceeded as far as Brunk's
corner, five miles west of Salem,
and according to the statement of
Booth, no further extensions Of
this road will be attempted until
he Polk county controversy has
,een determined beyond possibility
,f resurrection and Polk county
shows willingness to proceed with
ts end of the gentlemen's agree
nent covering the entire Polk coun-
" road program.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-09-11
Union Schools
Not Standard,
Lose State Aid

A union high school district
which does not maintain stand
ard school is barred from collect
ing tuition fees from the county
high school tuition fund, accord
ing to an opinion prepared by At
torney General Brown for Frank
X. Lowell, state tax commissioner.
On the other hand the district is
not required to contribute to the
high school tuition fund. the opin-
ion holds.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-09-11
St. Joseph s Hall to
Cine Way to Modern
$50, 900 Structure

pioneer missionary, had been fu-
strumental In organizing the new
parish. The. following letter. wrzx--
ten August 0, 1853. by Father
Croke to the archbishop IL high
ly treasured by the Salem parssRx
as illustrating the hardships which
these early missionaries assumed
as part of the days worn:
MY lord: l arrived here tina
evening after a ride Of 80 milan
today / stopped with Mr.. Dubois
at Salem, and was very Hospitality
received by him. / saw no h0uN0
that would answer as church far
the moment. but there is . larEo
room over the store Of Wm- Gria-
void. which could be rented chenu
whenever required. SIS for . Sun
day. 1 met no Catholic at Salern
but Mr.. Dubois. O'Reilly 10 ~
Rogue river and Mr.. Shiels. tlxo
lawyer. was at Scottsburgh- Z
passe dthrough Santiam City ana
Syracuse and got 10 Albany thu
day left Salem (Thursday.) etc"
According to data furnished By
personal "reminiscences OF members
of the old st. Johns church. prie1eE
who served In the old building fro5w
1862 to 1888, when it was moved
to make way for the present 81
Joseph's church, are as followa>
Fathers Leopold Dieiman. CO.
ems. DeCraene. Mccormack. Dicr-
man treturned). DAILY. Thibau- Ca
pelIe. White The present church
structure was built by Fathe<
White. The builder of St yoseph1Es
was followed by Fathers Murphy
and Moore. The present pastor ~
the parish, Father J. r. Buck. has
been actively engaged in build-
ing pthe parish since coming t=x
Salem about two years ago
There is an effort underway -
utilize the new school building fer
the Sacred Heart academy. ana
when release that building for ret-
modelling as a hospital.'
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-09-11

st. Joseph's hall, one OF the
best known landmarks Of the city
and one of the first buildings erect
ed for religious purposes in Salem
is being razed and will soon have
passed into oblivion. The hall has
been sold for the lumber 1t will
yield to house wreckers and d new
parochial school building will soon
occupy the present site.
According to Father J. r. Buck.
pastor of the Salem parish. work
on the new building. which will
cost approximately $4,000, will
be put under way next spring. The
building will contain two stories
and a basement, and with the ex-
ception of interior wood work Will
be constructed entirely of stone.
Will be Modern
When completed. the building
will be known as st. Joseph's hall
and will be used as a school for
boys. There will be an auditorium
equipped with stage, II being
planned that this hall will have O.
seating capacity of 500. The up
per story of the building will be
used as lodge rooms for the
Knights of Columbus and other
Catholic societies. The basement
will be equipped as a dining hail
and kitchen.
The wooden building, known as
st. Johns and st. Joseph's hall. has
served as a Catholic center for
nearly 10 years and was built by
Father Leopold DeiIman in 1852.
1t stood on the site now occupied
by st. Joseph's church. The for
NAL dedication of the first build
ing at Cottage and Chemeketa
streets occurred on April 10. 1854,
Most Reverend Archbishop F. ".
Blanchet. presiding.
Letter Tells Hardships
Prior to Father Dfe1man's sue
cessful efforts toward the estab-
lishment of a Catholic church
building In Salem. Father croke.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-09-11

and that the missives had been 49,
livered at the girls home-
Delivered sfR06tnge Du9.~ II
s'Nhatnr exclaimed Senator Ke1l~
yon, ibid they even ask the Gn1|9|
to pay postage on the letters3 ~ auI
he and Senators Reed and Pome1j
enc agreed that the episode Wn{
"despicable and inexcueabless
The testimoney Indicated thaGs
the letters named no deffnite n9'r|
sesment. but that the young W0sl6
en- were each asked for $40 whG1
they called on waterbury ~ -
sponse to the letters. Several 1IEm>
ed checks for the amount hnt okls~
ers gave post-dated checks on ~
partial. payment plan. The salnx%s
les Of the girls were fixed at abouG
$12O a month each. |
Miss Jessie Burchnrd, 0n4 &C.
those who gave $40. described tEo
transaction however as q purely
voluntary" offering.
Six Paid AniOuntx&
Miss Burchardl said the letter.
requested the girls to call on 1Er-
Waterbury at a room In an Abek>.
ideen nOtel ana tHdt ~ =
went there together. Six Or <4oS
dozen she said, gave $40 each ~
that time. (. s
Miss Burchard, whose home f. ~
Minneapolis, denied she had been
advised by counsel not to annpeE
the committees summons. ~ ro<
ported to Senator Kenkon ycakers-
day. chief Of Police walker 6kA
Minneapolis sent patrolman -
advise her to come to Chicago ~
cai.1 a F5
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-09-11
Rancher Admits
Burning His Own
Farm Buildings

Melvin Stiles, Wasco county
rancher, has confessed to burning
the buildings on his farm near
Dufur in order to collect s1400
insurance, according to informa-
ton received at the state fire mar
shaps office here from H. H.
Pomeroy. special arson inves-l-
gator. The fire on Stiles farm oc-
Cured on August 20. Stiles hos
waived a preliminary hearing and
is being held 70 the grand jury.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-09-11
Names
Woman to Head
Red Cross Unit

Washington, Sept. IL. Presi-
Wilson today appointed Mabel T..
Boardman, for many years mem
Der of the executive. committee of
the American Red Cross, to be a
commissioner of the District of Co
lumbia, effective next Wednesday
on the retirement of Commissioner
Brownlow, resigned.>
The appointment makes Miss
Boardman the first woman to be
a member of the commission which
directs the entire government of
the district.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-09-11
|yiin Scores
|andidates for
[Wet'' Records

unsatisfactory, uncertain
pdefinite position taken sby
Cox ad Harding on dominant
and especially upon the vital
bition movement is indicative
frantic efforts being made
"wets" to undermine the ef-
eness Of the 18th amendment
hc Volstead act" declared ID.
colvin at the Armory Friday
prohibition party's cand,oaSr
ce president addressed an au-
Of about 200 persons. That
farers were ardently and loy-
|dry'' was shown by continu-
feauent outbursts of applause
Erected attacks upon wet"
Uganda.
Harding Not Statesman
Ferring to the league of ma
Dr' Colvin asserted that War
Harding was not a stateman
Eas unfamiliar with the inter-
(oDlems involved in the pro-
league. Harding is ON the
IN regard to the league, and
resent main interest is to Sc
|votes from those who are for
Fasue and from those who are
Ped TO It," he asserted while
" y evident attitude of Mr.. Cox
llaVor the league of nations as
's'ea by President Wilson, ex-
" only two or three mild res
1ohs that might be favored by
imposed to the league" he
'erring again to the prohibi-
4ues1ion, Mr.. Colvin asserted
\ James Cox is with the vets
'la' ne is supported openly by
nations that are aiming to
s1e enforcement of the 18th
Y. y Candidate !" Wet"
= republican candidate for