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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-11-02
A Holiday.

There was great rejoicing in the
little village in the pond when
Brownie Beaver returned with the
good news that there would be nc
more hunting and fishing. An6
when old Grandaddy Beaver said
that everybody ought to take a hol-
iday to celegrate the occasion, all
the villagers said it was fine idea.
So they stopped working. for
once, and began to plan the cele-
bration. They thought that there
ought to be swimming races and
tree-felling contests. And Brownie
Beaver said that after the holidays
was over he would suggest that
one be chosen to go down and
thank Farmer Green for putting
the notice on the tree.
The whole village agreed to
proposal and they voted
to see who should be sent. Brown
ie Beaver himself passed his hat
around to take up the votes. And
it was quickly found that every
vote was for Brownie Beaver. He
had even vote dior himself. But
no one seemed to care about that.
Then the swimming races began.
There was race under water, a
'aee with heads out of water-and
mother in which each person who
ook part had to stay beneath the
iurface as long as he could.
,le3 A young scamp called Slip
very Sam won it. And many peo-
lie thought that he had swum up
inside his house, where he could |
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-11-02
The Restless Sex

of "Barbarans" Dark STAR"
etc Copyrighted 1918 by Robert w Chambers)
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-11-02

ing which Sister Rose snapped he
shears viciously and incessantly
Finally, she looked up at Cleland:
Does the child care for your"
Il - think So"
every wen. But 1 sha'n't permit
you to adopt her"
"W'hy not?"
II may want her myself when
I'm too old and worn out to work
here. wish her to keep her name. "
| "Madamee -
Il insist. What did you say her
name is? Stephanie? Then her
name is to remain Stephanie
Quest"
IF you Insist
Il do And that's flat, And you
need not settle an income on her.
y shall do so. he interrupted
firmly. II have ample means to
provide for the future of anybody
dependent on me. Madame"
do YOU presume to dictate to
me what l shall do concerning my
own will?" she demanded: and her
belligerent eyes fairly snapped at
him.
do what YOU like, Madame. but
il isn't necessary to"
Don't instruct me, Mr.. Cleland."
VERY well. Madame -"
s'I shall do as always have done
and that is exactly as I please" /" she
said. glancing at him. And if n
choose to provide for the child in
my will. shall do 50 without
requesting your opinion. Pray un-
derstand me. Mr. Cleland. II l let
you have her It is only because II
ana self -distrustful. I failed with
Harry Quest. I have not suffi- I
cient confidence in myself to risk 4
failure with his daughter.
Let the matter stand this way
until can consult my attorney and /
the entire affair. Take
ner into your home. But remem-
her that she Is to bear her own
names that the legal guardianship
shall be shared by you and me:
that I am 20 see her when L 4
shccse. take her when choose.
Probably shah not choose to do
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-11-02
50. All the same. retain my lib
erty of action"

So All the same, retain my lib
erty of action"
Cleland said in low voice:
1T would be-heartless-
I'm not heartless," she rejoined
tartly. Therefore, you need not
worry, Mr.. Cleland. If you love
her and she loves you-I tell you
you need not worry. All l desire is
to retain my liberty of action. And
I intend to do it. And that settles
IT."
Cleland Senior went home in his
automobile.
In few days the last legal OBJ
lection. was removed. There were
no other relatives, no further i'm
pedimnets; merely passionate tears
from the child at parting with
Schmidt; copious, fat tears from
the carpenters wife; no emotion
from the children; none from the
canary bird. a
ITO Be CofItinued.)
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-11-02

Because your time is already
dedicated. in a larger sense. to
those unhappy children who need
you more than she does.
Because your life is already con-
sccreated TO this noble charity of
which YOU are founder and direc-
tor A world of unfortunates is
dependent on you. If, therefore, 1
offer to tighten your burden by re-
lieving YOU of no responsibility, YOU
could not logically decline or dis
regard my appeal TO your reason
-" His voice altered and be-
came lower: And, Madame, l al
ready love the child. as though she
were my own"
After long silence Sister Rose
said;
1T isn't anything you've advan-
ccd that influences me. It's my
- failure with Harry. Do YOU
think il hasn't cut me to the =
soul =" she demanded fiSlcely, fling
ing the handful of clipped twigs
onto the gravel. do YOU think l
am heartless because L said his end
was nasty one! Ii was! Let
God judge me. / did my best"
Cleland remained silent.
GAS a matter of fact. l don't care
what YOU think" she added. what
concerns me is that. possibly -
this child would be bet
Ter off with you. You're
The John Cleland, presume
lie seemed embarrassed.
You collect prints and things :"
Yes. Madame"
"Then YOU are the John cleiand,
Why not say so2
He bowed.
"Veryswell. then, What you've
aid has in II certain amount OF
COMMON sense. I have. in way,
dedicated my life to all unfortu-
ate children; might not be able
o do justice to Harry's child =
i've her the intimate personal care,
- without impairing this
fork which l have undertaken.
nd 10 which I am deyoting my
,rtune.r
There was another silence. dur
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-11-02

get air, without being seen, Bu
no one could prove it; SO he wor
the race, just the same.
Next came the tree telling con.
test. There were six, includine
Brownie eBaver, that took part ii
it. Grandaddy Beaver had picked
out six trees of exactly the same
size. Each person in the contest
had to try to bring his tree to the
ground first. And that caused some
trouble, too. because some claimed
that their trees were of harder
wood than others - and more diff
ficult to gnaw - while others COM
planned that the bark Of their trees
tasted very bitter, and of course
that made their task unpleasant.
Those six trees, falling one after
another, made such racket that
old Mr.. Crow heard the noise miles
away and flew over to see what
was happening.
After everybody crept out of his
hiding place some time afterward
everyone had to hide for a while.
you know, there was Mr.. Crow
sitting upon one of the fallen
trees.
whats going on?" he inquired,
You're not going to. cut down the
whole forest, hope
Then they told him about the
celebration. And Mr.. Crow began to
laugh
what are you going to do next ?"I
he asked.
We're a-going to send Brownie
Beaver over to Pleasant Valley to
thank Farmer Green for his kind
ness in putting an end to hunting
and fishing" said old Grandaddy
Beaver. "And he's a-going to start
right away"
Mr.. Crow looked around. And
there was Brownie Beaver, with
lunch basket in his hand, all ready
to begin his long journey.
Say good-by to him then" said
Mr.. Crow, ''for you'll never see him
again"
What do you mean?" Grandad-
ly Beaver asked. And as for
Brownie - he was SO frightened
hat he dropped his basket right in
he water.
Il mean -" said Mr.. Grow -
I mean that it's very dangerous
'rrand. You don't seem to have
understood that sign. In the first
'lace, it was not Farmer Green,
'ut his son, JOHNNIE, who nailed it
o the tree"
"Ah!' Brownie Beaver cried.
That is why one Of the words was ,
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-11-02
Mcdonald Not
Insane, Claim

William Mcdonald, former serv-
ice man, is not insane, according &c
the findings of a trio of Marion
county physicians who examined
him, Monday. Mcdonald was ar
rested recently upon petit lar
ceny charge and for the past week
has ben incarcerated in the Mar
ion county bastiIe.
Mcdonald has been in much
trouble since he was discharged
from the United States army, July
IL, 1920, He arrived in Salem
shortly after that. time and was OPP
Grated upon for appendicitis and
Prime and the Willamette chap
ter of the American Red Cross.
Although he served for less than
nine months in Siberia and the
Philippine islands. Mcdonald has
been wearing a service uniform
with two gold service stripes. His
discharge certificate bears the
SlhLelHellt THAT ne was lOl WOuilu-
ed, but nevertheless William has
been wearing a wound strip upon
his left sleeve. With his o. D. uni
form and leather leggings, McDon-
aid has been the cynosure of Sa-
lem residents and ex-service men.
Mcdonald has pleaded mot
guilty to the larceny charge and
will he face trial in Justice Unruh's !
court at 10 a. m, Wednesday |
The president of the National
Association Opposed to Woman
Suffrage, Miss Kilbreth, has made
he suggestion that Mrs. c. C. Gait
NJ Miss Mary Garrett Hay enter
he senatorial field in New York
inter the senatorial field in New
york in opposition to the candi
acy of Senator j. w. WadsWorth
Y,
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-11-02
Parked Machine
Damaged In Mix

While his automobile was park
ed in front of his residence it was
struck by car driven by Horace
Sykes, who was travelling west on
Center. e. t. Busselle, 757 Center
street, told police last night.
His machine received a broken
rear bumper and smashed fend
er, he said. Nobody was hurt.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-11-02
Just Folks n..., :: :, Cues.

Books
Books are the land where friendly
people dwell,
The happy land where loved ones
never die;
The young stay young, the old con-
tinue well,
7 Howe'er neglected in the dust
they lie.
Within the pages born of human
thought
We live again the battles men have
fought
And share their glad romances, old
and new,
And though we change. our books
are always true.
We can desert these friends for
many years
And then return to them and sit
awhile
And find the Same sweet comfort
for our tears,
The same brave, happy friend to
make us smile.
The wise philosopher upon the
shelf remains
TO prove to us the glory of our
pains,
who owns- few good books need
never sigh
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-11-02

For he has friends who were not
born to die.
Age does not mar the charm of
women fair,
Success is never followed by con
ceit,
Men do not sour beneath the touch
of care
Nor change their natures with
one small defeat.
What was once lovely lives on,
lovely still,
Time hath no power the bloom of
yuth to kill.
And all the brave are brave unto
the end
Just as they were when first their
lives were penned.
There are two worlds through
which we all may range ---
The living world where humans
come and go,
Where every day brings on its sud
den change,
And what will be no man can
surely know;
And the nthere is that wonder land
of books.
A dusty land of shelves and halls
and hooks,
And there, in spite of time and
hurt and pain,
Interchangeable, the friends we've
loved, remain.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-11-02
Loganberry
Laughs
BY Robert QuiIIen.


n n n
The real yellow peril for
America is not a race but a
streak.
If only there was an igni-
ton switch on an umbrella
that could be locked.
4 Il # II
Very likely prices had toI
come down for a new supply
of explanations.
Apparently the great Amer
ican hen hasn't heard about
what Henry did.
A hog is never cured until
it is dead. This applies to
rent hogs, as well.
Not the least of life's bur-
dens is the high cost of keep
ing up with the neighbors.
y II " y
All men are equal in the
grave. Lenine plans to make
all men equal.
At times one suspects that
the phonograph isn't the only
brainless thing that can talk.
II + " X
There is no bacchanalian
sermon for graduates of the
electoral college.
II Il u Il
If something isn't done to
boost the price of sugar, the
first thing anybody knows
Cuba's heart will be broken. \
n ~ " II
AS automobile travel be-
comes more general, legs will
become entirely useless except
for the chorus.
$500
what is the country COM
ing to?" shrieks an alarmist. >
Well, for one thing, it is COM
ing to its senses. y
H#M n
A writer informs us that
the mountain districts are il
literate still. Surely he means
Illicit still.
Apparently somebody is
slipping little nourishment d
into the spirit of militarism u
during its unconscious mo- >
ments. :,
The umpire: "The man is !,
out" Five minutes intermis- OF
sion while the players collect ~ y
their bets. re
Doubtless it is Taft's we'll re
known amiability that pre- w
vents a clash between his opin- sa
ions and his convictions.
The worst of crooks can find tn
a lawyer. AS Franklin might in in,
have said: Those who lie on
down with dogs get up with an an
fees. Go
There is a right way to set WI
tie all problems, and most of COZ COZ
Dur trouble is occasioned by ter
.rying to avoid that way. 'hS
sss*
The politician has his trou- I.
lies. 1t is rather difficult to wb
.eep one ear on the ground !
nd the other ON the cash reg -,l.
;ter. con
lpat
Having the batteries charg- 20
is an annoyance, but bless S,s' soc
is the motorist who has NO.
,und a place to have the gas a. ans g
me charged. T
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-11-02
ME Grow looked

II
II means that no one Il.
Green is going to hun, NJ
TINS neighborhood. HI \
the hunting and fiship,
self That's why he m
sign And instead Of hu,.I
tishing being stopped, ! ri
that they We're going !
be more dangerous than 4
lhey tell me, he added, n
me Green had a new ri
birthday, =
Brownie Beaver said Il
he was not going on IN !
thanks.
Il resign he said, ~,,a
that wants to go in nv
welcome to do So"
But nobody cared to i.
the whole village seen,i
disappointed, until a
Beaver made a short spss,
We've all had a good
anyhow" he said. "AndI
say that was something
thankful for"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-11-02

The only woman actlDe
sheriff in the state Of MI
is Mrs. Georgeanna Duss
Bank. Mrs. Duer is aIv
and Chief of Police and ii
be a terror to law violato,t
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-11-02
.DO IL Now"

(By George A. Turner)
If with pleasure you are viewin:
any work man is doing,
If you like him or YOU love him
tell him now;
Don't withhold your appreciation
till the parson makes ora
ton
AS he lies with snowy lilies o'el
his brow;
For no matter how you shout II, he
won't really care about it;
He won't know how many tear
drops you have shed.
If you think some praise is due
him, now's the time to slip
it to him,
For he cannot read his to!nb-
stone when he's dead!
More than fame and more than
money is the comment kind
and sunny,
And the hearty warm approval
of a friend;
For it gives to life a SAVIOR, and it
makes you stronger, bravt9r
And it gives You heart and spirit
to the end;
If he earns your praise, bestow it;
if you like him, lee him
know it
Let the words of true encourage
ment be said;
Do not wait till life is over and
he's underneath the clover
For he cannot read his tomb
stone when he's dead.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-11-02

Coal miners in South Wales have
recently received wage increases as
follows: The highest paid day wage
men, minimum weekly wage 81
per cent higher than they had be-
fore the war; for the mediuna-raid
underground day wage men an in.
crease of 1S4 per cent, and for the
lowest paid day wage men an IN
crease of 200 per cent. tor
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-09
B. MORRIS CHARG-
ED WITH C0NNEC-
TON IN THEFT

Frank B. Morris of Mexico, a brake,
man on a freight train from Slater
to Kansas City, and William Flynn
and William Hall of Slater employees
Of the same company, were arrested
Saturday in Kansas City on a charge
of grand larceny, in connection witha
theft of merchandise valued at $193
from a box a near Slater Friday.
The men pleaded not guilty and will
be given a preliminary hearing next
Friday. They were released on bond
of $500 each.
Morris has lived in Mexico for
years, and was connected with the
Chicago & Alton for several years be-
fore going to war, and since his re-
turn. He was cashier at the freight Of
flee for two years, and during that
time handled all the company's money,
and, according to local Chicago & Al
ton officials, was considered to be very
honest. Since his return from France,
he took a position as brakeman be-
tween Slater and Mexico, and was re-
Gently transferred to the run between
Slater and aKnsas City. Local Off
Gals seem to doubt that he is guilty Of
the theft, or that he had anything to
do with it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-09

Erdel and family were guests Of Mr..
and RMS. Otto Alderman Sunday af-
ternoon. - Mrs. H. F. Dudgeon is
pertaining her sister, Mrs. Ericsson. -
The Red Cross Christmas Seal drive
is now on and the pupils r taking
great interest in it. - Martha Tuep-
ker and Russell Azdell spent the
weekend at their homes from the
Mexico High School. = Mr.. and Mrs.
Homer Azdell were Sunday guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John STOPPER of Lad
donia. - Mr.. and Mrs. Britt and FAM
lily spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Doeblin. - Messrs. John Jesse,
John Hagan and F. I. Hagan took
hogs to Mexico Monday. - Mr.. and
Mrs. Robt. Ray and daughter were
Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Erdel. - Dye has received its certi-
fcate as one Of the superior schools.
- The Littleby M. E. Church has re-
ceived its League Chapter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-09
DYE ITEMS.

The District S. s. Conference held
at Littleby M. E. Church Sunday was
vel lattended. Miss Irene Rogers, as
vice-president of this Sunday School
district had charge. A violin duet by
Dennis Hollingsworth and Edmond
Witchie with Miss Kistler at the
piano was followed by a solo by Roy
Shook, then some very interesting
talks were heard, followed by a
Round Table discussion led by Miss
Ellen Carter. Officers for the new
year were then elected. Henry Erdel
was elected president. A social hour
was then enjoyed, followed by a six
o'clock lunch. Evening services be-
gan at 1880. Mrs. R. S. Shook, Miss
Ruth Rouse, Mrs. Roy Barley and
R. S. Shook sang a quartet. Miss
Ellen Carter and Mr.. Johnson of
Mexico were chief speakers of the
evening. ]. T. LaRue and family
were guests Of o. G. Roth and fam
lily Sunday afternoon. - Albert Erdel
butchered a hog Monday. 49, Mr.. and
Mrs. Brett and children were in Mex
leo Thursday. - Mary Virginia Ack-
erman who has been quite i'll is in
school again. - Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-09
RED GROSS ROLL
GALL IN AUDRA|N
COUNTY IS SLOW

The fourth annual Red Cross roll
call ended in Audrain County Thurs
day, December 2, with about 500
turned in by the county, and about
$500 turned in by Mexico. In order
that the county work will continue.
the branch chapters of the Red Cross
must turn over the larger part of
their money to the county.
Miss Pauline Parr, from the Red
Cross headquarters in st. Louis, is in
the county Friday and Saturday to
see If these branch chapters are will
ling to turn their money into the
county or into the st. Louis Red
Cross. Vandalia, Martinsurg, Rush
Hill, Laddonia and Molino,- who have
branch chapters must have a program
for Red Cross activity, as their money
cannot lay idle, or must turn their
money in. If these chapters turn
their money into the county fund, it is
probable that the county work will be
able to continue until next August.
Miss Burhl Hibs, who has been exc
cutive secretary Of the Red Cross in
Audrain County since last summer,
has sent in her resignation, to take
effect December Is. 1t has been ac-
cepted. A definite program had been
arranged by Miss Hibbs that would
be Of great value to the Ardrain ex-
service men, but the small amount of
funds obtained by the roll call, makes
it impossible for this work to con-
tinue.
Miss Corinne Markley,. county
nurse, has been given a leave Of alb
sence from December / to January l.
When she returns it will be known
definitely how long her work a con-
tinue.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-09
Pretty Announcement Party.

Friday evening, December 3, Mr..
and Mrs. F. L. MCGEE entertained
twenty-one of the young people in
their neighborhood. The first part Of
the evening was spent in music and
conversation. At $50 o'clock, the
guests were taken to the dining roo
where a two-course lunch vas served
by Mrs. Lewis Galloway and Mrs.
Niece. After the lunch was finished,
while still sitting in the dining room,
the party spent some time in giving
and guessing riddles. The last one,
which was given by Mary Frances
Niece, proving to be the announce
ment of the approaching marriage Of
Miss Norma Carpenter, and Boy
Johnson. Mary Frances poured a lit
tie kitten, which carried a letter, out
Of a sack. She then asked, who can
guess my riddle? Lewis Galloway
said you let the cat out Of the
sack"
The .letter which the kitten carried
containedan appropriate poem making
the announcement. The dining table
was beautifully decorated with pink
and white ribbons suspended from the
hanging lights and extending to the
four corners of the table, ending in
big bows. There were three cupids
suspended from the light bearing the
names of the bride and groom and the
date, December 20. Beneath this was
a bouquet of pink roses near which
stood a kewpie doll dressed in a white
silk dress with a long train and veil.
Mr.. johnson is a son of Bud Johnson,
a fine young man, who was in service
and has many friends here. The
bride -to-be is a sister of Otto Car
penter, a most charming and accom-
plished young woman. The Ledger
joins in extending best wishes and
congratulations in advance.
Miss Ethel Mcmillan Of Farber Wis
81. ~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-09

The many friends Of Ed Lawder
will be glad to know that his condition
is much better. He will have some
little use of the eye whichwas thought
entirely lost and his other eye will be
saved according to every present indi-
cation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-09

Mrs. Dean johnson is visiting rel
atives in st. Louis. Mr.. Johnson will
join her in this city about December
Is and spend Christmas here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-09

Kyle T. Stuart of Laddonia tran
sacted business here Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-09

". Z. Taylor Of Vandalia was in
Mexico Saturday on business.
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1920-05-21
Express Service
On New Standard

Sow offorts Co Improve thc standards
of tND rNrfctf Hriv.cc tur0urhuut the
country HrU tnrtyuri hy the
American Railway ENrfc.s company
wtich win continue thc handling oi tho
business ls % aiukin unit tor the time
roinr at least
IS statement lo this rifect WAS made
DIS Ascent nurtow in charee uf thc local
express offices ln lfglng -niurers to hN
patient and Gao lend thCit o-opcrlticn
N lfitfrIuE fnD UNirUss HrfNlrc
Sow thsi she Amrumn Railway
Empress company is operating uulor TIA
OWN man1Ecmcut. Wr Hfo rmdulNy rr-
turning Zoo normal conditions nnl 1re
IuuuducMg ercit many cnHra.s ln
methods which W' uNnDcf wlN within
reasonable tlmD. show results quite
satisfactory Co. shippers" Air Burrow
said
We have already accomplished a
great deal and cspogi Co continue TO
show an Improvement ns thr process
nf reshiustm"nt continues Set Wc clu
NOT promise amy eroni Improvement Boz
( thn service boz tHr immediate future
owing 90 the unscttSd conditions that
hay' 90 bc faced DURING thia period OF
realiustmrnt With the Improvement
of ihD railroad seryicc which has hctn
utuNoidnhiy bad and which has roe
suited in O. worry barge volume nf uuus
( uHi shipments moving iy express. and
with noro facilities BOB cffa 1nd tor
minals wo believe that wt c1u Show
ceIi rrHgrl ln this direction
"lt is oui of thr question tn consider
I what 4omo people csil Doc unsurHm
+ hnUg OFF tNe American Railway Expires.
/ without Trclty uneatilus tNc Whole
/ express hueia'ss and H'Inr uufo hlffr
ihHu Enud in inr e'IppiNr public VH,
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1920-05-21

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